Alexandrian:
Founded in England during the 1960s, Alex Sanders referred to himself as the "King" of his Witches.The rituals are said to be modified Gardenarian.
British:
A mix of Celtic and Gardenarian beliefs. Most famous organization at this time is the International Red Garters. British TraditionS They are fairly structured in their beliefs, and train through the degree process. Their covens are also co-ed.
Celtic Wicca:
The use of a Celtic/Druidic pantheon mixed with a little ritual Gardnerian, and heavily stressing the elements, nature and the Ancient Ones. They had a vast knowledge of and respect for the healing and magickal qualities of plants and stones, flowers, trees, elemental spirits, the little people, gnomes and fairies.
Caledonii:
Formally known as the Hecatine Tradition, this denomination of the Craft is Scottish in origin, and still preserves the unique festivals of the Scots.
Ceremonial Witchcraft:
Followers of this Tradition uses a great deal of ceremonial magick in their practices. Detailed rituals with a flavor of Egyptian magick are sometimes a favorite, or they may use the Qabbalistic magick.
Dianic:
First pinpointed by Margaret Murray in 1921 in "The Witch-Cult in Western Europe," this term appears to include a mixture of various traditions. However, their prime focus in recent years is on the Goddess, and has been pegged as the "feminist" movement of the Craft.
Eclectic Witch:
Basically, it indicates that the individual does not follow any particular Tradition, demonimation, sect, or magickal practice. They learn and study from many magickal systems and Apply what appears to work best.
Gardenian:
Organized by Gerald Gardner in England in the 1950s. Gerald was one of the few people so determined that the Old Religion should not die that he took the risk of publicizing it through the media. Under all the hype, he understood that the young needed the Craft as much as the Craft needed a new generation to survive.
Hereditary Witch:
One who can trace the Craft through their family tree and who has been taught the Old Religion by a relative who was living at the same time.
Kitchen Witch:
Basically, this type is one who practices by hearth and home, dealing with the practical side of religion, magick, the earth and the elements.
Pictish Witchcraft:
Scottish Witchcraft that attunes itself to all aspects of nature; animal, vegetable, and mineral. It is a solitary form of the Craft and mainly magickal in nature with little religion.
Pow-Wow:
Indigenous to South Central Pennsylvania. Pow-Wow has deteriorated to a great degree into simple faith healing. Although Pow-Wow finds its roots in German Witchcraft, few practicing Pow-Wows today in Pennsylvania follow the Craft or even know the nature of its true birth.
Satanic Witch:
One cannot be a satanic Witch because Witches do not believe in satan. This had to be mentioned here, there are some people out there that label themselves as such... and the two together is impossible if you know anything about the Wiccan religion. The people that call themselves Satanic Witches are NOT real Witches at all!
Seax-Wica:
Founded by Raymond Buckland in 1973. Not only did he develop a Tradition that is more than acceptable to many individuals, he also has written a large volume of textbooks on different magickal aspects and practices of the Craft, thereby enhancing many lives in a positive direction.
Solitary Witch:
One who practices alone, regardless of Tradition, demonination, or sect. A solitary can also be an individual who has no desire to practice with or learn from a coven structure, but still may adhere to a specific Tradition or sect through the teachings of another. And finally, a solitary Witch can be a person who has decided to tough it out on their own, learning from books, networking, and fellow Witches of different Traditions. These people have the ability to pick themselves up and brush themselves off, and live to try again. Another name for a solitary Witch is "Natural Witch".
Strega Witches:
Follows a tradition seated in Italy that began around 1353 with a woman called Aradia. Of all the traditional Witches, this group appears to be the smallest in number in the U.S.; however, their teachings are beautiful and should not be missed.
Teutonic Witch:
From ancient time the Teutons have been recognized as a group of people who speak the Germanic group of languages. Culturally, this included the English, Dutch, Icelandic, Danish, Norwegian and Swedish peoples. This is also known as the Nordic Tradition.
