These are representational of the major types of work being done at this time. It is not a comprehensive list nor is it completely accurate I am sure. It is set here as a guide only.
Alexandrian Tradition:
British Traditional Witch:
Celtic Wicca:
Ceremonial Witch Craft:
Dianic Tradition:
Eclectic Witch:
Faery - Faerie - Tradition:
Gardner Ian Tradition:
Hereditary Witch:
Kitchen Witch:
Pictish Witch Craft:
Seax-Wica or Saxon Wicca:
Solitary Witch:
Strega Witches:
Teutonic Witch:
Traditional Witch:
There are many paths in pagan belief they all seem to center on a reverence for the Earth we live on and a desire to keep us from being the undoing of our own existence.
I am sure you will find many more paths delineated by an authors name or whatever, the idea is to live a life that is honorable both to your fellow man, yourself and the Mother. As well as being a force for good in the world rather than destruction, what you do beyond that is your own business and must be guided by your own conscience.
Blessed Be to you all.
A popular tradition that began in England around 1960 and was founded by Alex Sanders. It is similar in some ways to the Gardnarian Tradition.
A tradition with a strong framework of structure and degrees. The members of the International Red Garters are considered British Traditionalists.
A very earthy tradition, this one focuses on nature and the basic elements, plants. Many "Green Witches" and "Eclectic Druids" follow this path that looks to the ancient Celtic pantheons for their Gods and Goddess.
Uses ceremonial Magick to attain a stronger connection with divinity and realize their higher purposes and abilities. Rituals are often deprived from Quabbalistic Magick (which is flavored by the Judeo-Christian history) and Egyptian Magick.
Some Dianic Witches focus only on the Goddess, many are very politically active, & feminist oriented. Other Dianic Witches simply focus on the Goddess as a way to balance out the many years of Patriarchal dominance on Earth.
A Witch that blends the ideas of many traditions or sources. Different traditions are combined to make it more effective. This 'tradition' that isn't really a tradition has the flexibility to endure changes, rituals are fluid and inventive.
A Faery Witch may be: working with nature energy & elemental spirits, also known as Faeries, Sprites, etc. Most often attributed to gay couples and singles in a coven situation.
Named after the founder Gerald Gardner from the UK. This tradition has made great contributions to much of the Craft as we know it today. The structure of many rites & rituals in many traditions originated from Gardner's work.
A Witch that was usually trained by a family member, or who can trace their family history back to another Witch or Witches. They are rare since the Craft was not openly practiced for many decades.
A practical Witch who is often eclectic and focuses on magic and spirituality centering around the home. Practicality is the watchword in all these people.
A solitary path that focuses on nature. There are a growing number of practitioners to this old form of pagan worship.
Founded in 1973, by author Ray Buckland who was at that time, a Gardnerian.
Solitary practice and self-initiatiation have made this tradition very popular.
A person who practices the Craft alone for most rites & rituals. A solitary may follow any traditions but the majority seem to fall into "Eclectic Craft".
A controversial path, depending on the source you read from. "Aradia, Gospell of the Witches" is a good source for archives of the Strega's. They are often women only.
Teutons were a group of people who speak Norwegian, Ditch, Icelandic, Swedish, English & other languages considered to be, Germanic. Asatru and Odinists fall into this form.
Each traditional Witch will give you a different definition. Prefering "Witch" over Wiccan. A "Traditional Witch" bases their work as much as possible on historical methods from their cultural or geographical area of interest.
