Circle of the Phoenix

Sounds promising!

Long ago, I had a vision to create a coven called Midnight Candle for those that are in the broon closet and in need of moral support. I also wanted to include practice strategies for those that are in hiding. But, this idea blossomed into a blog and it is well over 3,000 viewers worldwide. Your idea sounds fantastic and has good structure. I wish it could be added to the site, but there are also other avenues besides SoM to make your gols happen. That is what my blog's unexpected success taught me. Feel free to mail me.

Shadows of Solitary Witches, I believe, is one current coven which covers Traditional Witchcraft. There used to be another, run by an older member, but I cannot recall which one it was.

It seems interesting, and helpful. Not many practice traditional witchcraft, due to the different factors.

I would for sure, apply. It could help others spiritually!

I like the idea, but when even thinking about creating a coven, you got know about the subjects you are going to be producing. As well as know proper judgements, you must be able to help your members, correct your members, when they make a mistake. Anyways, that is up to Petrarca. As Personified said there is already a coven that teaches and practise Traditional Witchcraft

Obviously this is a subject I know about, but as stated in the summary there would be no true coven "rankings" and everybody always has something new to bring. As far as the other coven, to begin they are not accepting new members, it's unclear just how much activity is actually required, it's unclear how much say the rest of the coven has in any aspects which should require group voting, and they advertise as being a group of solitary WitchesMoon and contradictory statement. Make no mistake, I'm not bashing them. They're just not a coven I'd be interested in joining. As far as their subject natter, yes they do focus on trad craft, but that does not mean this site doesn't need more covens of traditional witches. God knows most if the covens here focus on the sane thing as it is.

They should open coven apps again.

As said before, there is a coven which already offers that, so it seems pointless (at this time) to consider such a coven. It'd just end up as two covens having the exact same purpose (which is where covens generally fail).

As for knowledge of the topic, you'll want to get your ranking (reputation) on this site a little higher if you intend to be taken truly seriously as a knowledgeable practitioner of traditional witchcraft. Not to say you need Knowledgeable, but at least Novice. And seeing a lot of good posts, not just comments, about traditional witchcraft would be excellent. Just to help folks to get to know you better.

As for actually opening up applications, this link explains beautifully why such should be carefully considered by anyone demanding such:

http://www.spellsofmagic.com/read_post.html?post=129248

Regardless of what my ranking on this site is, I know my craft. I don't need a websites ranking to tell me that. Again, I argue that we have at LEAST three covens on this website that offer exactly the same thing, so the question of redundancy isn't a question at all. If ever the time comes when covens are available, I'll definitely not be hesitating, particularly because Traditional Craft, although witnessing a growing popularity, is still scantily practiced anymore. While we have books now to ensure it survives, the practice itself isn't well known enough. Therefore, having two covens on the subject, both run differently and focusing on different areas of the same practice mind you, it can become incredibly beneficial. Not to mention the fact that I see quite a few people who have questions regarding the subject, but the current coven is unknown by most, myself included up to this point.

Also, I post comments right now as a means of testing the waters. I had one post in regards to Traditional Craft, which although did garner quite a few good responses, ended with someone trying to invalidate the practices. I say end, because no one else has commented on said post. So, this is why I propose a coven. A place where all can post and learn without the fear of someone of Neo-Paganism trying to invalidate what's being said, despite the fact that they have absolutely no idea what they're talking about.

You bring up some good suggestions, but as you say right now SOM is not creating any more covens as the site administrator feels that all topics are adequately covered by the covens that already exist. So arguing further on this topic is pointless for the foreseeable future.