DIFFERENT TYPES OF WITCHES

Here are some different kinds of traditions. You can also mix some tradition for finding your ideal one but always remember DO NOT COMPARE SATANISTS WITH WICCANS they are 2 different things!

ALEXANDRIAN TRADITION
This tradition is not considered to be Celtic, however, many Celtic traditions incorporate aspects of the Kabbalistic rites in the Alexandrian Tradition.

ANGLO-SAXON TRADITION
This is an English tradition which combines the practices of the Southern Teutons and the Celts.

ARTHURIAN TRADITION
This is one of the more well-known traditions. As the name implies, this tradition is based on Arthurian Legends from Cornwall and Wales.

ASATRU
The Norse and Celtic ways are followed by the practitioners of Asatru.

BRITISH TRADITIONAL
This is a mix of Celtic and Gardenarian traditions and beliefs, however, there is not a lot of structure.

CALEDONII TRADITION
This tradition preserves the Scottish festivals. It originated in Scotland and was formally known as the Hecatine Tradition.

CELTIC TRADITION
This broad tradition originated in Celtic Gaul, Western and Northern England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Brittany and the Isle of Man.

CYMRI TRADITION
Pronounced KIM-ree or KEEM-ree, this tradition is the principle Pagan tradition of Wales. It is influenced in part by the Arthurian legends.

DEBOREAN TRADITION
An American eclectic tradition which attempts to reconstruct Wicca as it was before The Burning Times or the European witch craze.

DIANIC TRADITION
Sometimes said to be the feminist movement of the Craft, this tradition focuses mainly on the Goddess.

DRUIDIC TRADITIONS
This tradition is based on the rituals, rites, magick and practices of the Celtic priestly class, the Druids.

EIREANNACH TRADITION
Pronounced AIR-un-n'yock, this name is a catch-all of many Irish-influenced traditions.

FAERY TRADITION
The origins of this tradition come from the myths and legends of the Tuatha De Danann, the deities who are now known as "Faery Folk". This tradition focuses heavily on the environment.

FAMILY TRADITIONS
Traditions which are passed down through families are known as "Family Traditions". Some are secretive, others openly practice their Celtic Pagan beliefs, often times mixed with mainstream religious beliefs.


FENNIAN TRADITION
This tradition is based on the Fianna, Fionn MacCumhal's warriors.

GAELIC TRADITION
A generic description, sometimes applied to the Celtic traditions of Ireland and Scotland.

GARDNERIAN TRADITION
Founded by Gerald Gardner in the 1950's, this tradition generally has a very structured systems.

IRISH TRADITION
Another generic term used to describe traditions native to Ireland.

MANX TRADITION
An Irish tradition deeply connected with the mystical Isle of Man. Manann Mac Llyr, God of the Sea and Fand, a Faery Queen are the principal deities.

NORDIC TRADTION
This tradition dates back to ancient times, following the belief systems of the Teutons.

NORTH ISLES TRADITION
This tradition was heavily influenced by the Norse and is prominent in the Orkney and Shetland Islands of Scotland. To this day, many ancient Nordic celebrations are still held.

OBOD
This acronym stands for the Celtic English Druidic tradition, Order of Bard, Ovates and Druids.

PECTI-WITA
Pecti-Wita is a solitary tradition influenced by the Picts, a pre-Celtic people who warred with the Celts.

SEAX-WICA
Organized by Raymound Buckland in 1973, this tradition is influenced by Saxon traditions and beliefs.

STREGA
Originated in Italy, this beautiful practice began in 1383 with a woman named Aradia.



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