Wiccan Traditions

Alexandrian Wicca:
Founded by Alex Sanders in the 1960s, in England. Alexandrian Wicca is similar to the Gardinerian tradition, but more ceremonial. Covens work sky-clad. Sanders refers to himself as the "king" of his witches.

Georgian Wicca:
Founded in 1970 by George Patterson, in Bakersfield, California. Also called the Georgian Church. Georgian Wicca draws on the Gardinerian and Alexandrian traditions, with other stuff added by coven members. Some members write their own rituals. Some covens work sky-clad, but not all.

Algard Wicca:
Founded in 1972 by Mary Nesnick, Algard Wicca is a combonation of the Gardinerian and Alexandrian traditions.

Seax-Wicca:
Gounded in 1973 by Raymond Buckland, a protege of Gardner, in the United States. Seax-Wicca is based on the Saxon tradition, but Buckland made it up alone. Coves decide whether or not they work sky-clad. Practioners can be initiated into a coven, or follow a program of self-study.

Faerie:
Brought to San Fransisco, California in the late 1960s by Victor Anderson. Each teacher adds their own stuff, so the tradition is kind of eclectic. Practioners usually work alone or in small groups.

Reclaiming:
Co-founded by Starhawk and some women from her coven in 1980. It focuses on linking sprituality, magick, and political activism. The tradition is non-heirarical, taught by individual teachers and week-long "Witch Camps" instead of covens. Primarily practiced in the United States, Canada, England, and Germany.

Dianic:
Focuses primarily on the Goddess, and less of the God. There are many variations of the Dianic tradition. It formed in the 1970s, and is seen as the feminist movement of the religion. Some covens allow only female members, but not all.

British Tradition:
Based on how people think pre-Christian religions were practiced in England. Some groups follow the Farrars. The British Tradition tends to have a degree system and training for neophytes. It is a mix of Celtic And Gardinerian Wicca.

Blue Star Wicca:
Based on the Alexandrian Traditon, Blue Star Wicca began in the mid 1970s in Pennsylvania. Two early members traveled as folk musicians and spead their teachings.

Strega Witches:
Sometimes called La Vecchia Religione (The Old Religion), the Strega Witches tradition folows the Italian Tradition. It can be traced to a woman called Aradia in the 14th century.

Black Forest Clan:
Practices a tradition known as Euro-witchcraft. It includes the Caledonii Tradition of Druidic Wicca, and the Gardinerian, German, and Celtic Wiccan traditions. Training makes the practioner and liscensed clergy member - not a path to be taken lightly. Thre are no hivings - a High Priest or Priestess will form a new coven, then participate in both.