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This Washington City Is Among The Best In The USA To Be A Witch

A company called Lawn Love recently did some data magic to conjure up 2021's 'Best Cities for Witches.' This Washington city made the list.

Seattle ranked high on the list for its number of covens, reaching No. 3 in that category with more than 1,600 members in its local Witches Meetup group.
Seattle ranked high on the list for its number of covens, reaching No. 3 in that category with more than 1,600 members in its local Witches Meetup group. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

SEATTLE, WA —Double, double toil and trouble. Fire burn and cauldron bubble. When it comes to making motions and casting spells, plenty of witches in Seattle apparently know a thing or two about that.

Lawn Love recently did some data magic to conjure up 2021’s 'Best Cities for Witches,' and The Emerald City made the top 10. Seattle took the No. 8 overall spot.

The company compared the 200 biggest U.S. cities based on access to tarot readers, astrology classes, and, of course, covens. It also looked at cities brimming with natural healers, herbalists, and metaphysical supply stores.

Find out what's happening in Seattlewith free, real-time updates from Patch.

While you won't find them wearing pointy hats or riding broomsticks, witches —at least the real ones — are alive and well in Seattle. They pretty much look like you and me.

Seattle ranked high on the list for its number of covens, reaching No. 3 in that category with more than 1,600 members in its local Witches Meetup group.

Find out what's happening in Seattlewith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Looking to cast some spells or make some potions? In Seattle, Edge of the Circle Books is a magical pagan store with plenty of books and supplies on hand to expand your knowledge of enchantment.

When it comes to all things witches, here's how other cities across the country ranked.

10 Best Cities For Witches:

1. New York, NY
2. Los Angeles, CA
3. Pasadena, CA
4. Jersey City, CA
5. San Francisco, CA
6. Orange, CA
7. Hollywood, FL
8. Seattle, WA
9. Fullerton, CA

10 Worst Cities For Witches
1. Sunrise Manor, NV
2. Enterprise, NV
3. Olathe, KS
4. Toledo, OH
5. Brownsville, TX
6. Jackson, MS
7. Amarillo, TX
8. Lubbock, TX
9. Moreno Valley, CA
10. Laredo, TX

Looking for excitement and plenty of enchantment this Halloween in Seattle? Practice your craft and perfect your spells in style at Witches High Tea. Costumes are encouraged.

"Expect to be welcomed into our 112-year old coven with an ethereal tea service: enjoy savory tea sandwiches, alluring treats and cakes, and more," the event page reads. "Witches of all ages are welcome, and for the more seasoned sorcerers, expect otherworldly libations."

To register for this event or to learn more, click here.


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