The Traditions
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Alexandrian Traditions
This tradition was founded in 1950's England. The founder, Alex Sanders, often referred himself as the "King" of his Witches. The rituals are modified Gardenarian.
British Traditional Witch
A mix of Celtic and Gardenarian beliefs. Most famous organization at this time is the International Red Garters. British Traditionals move mostly from within the Farrar studies (the famous Witch husband and wife duo from England.) They too are fairly structured in their beliefs, and train through the degree process. Their covens have male and female members.
Celtic Wicca
Celtic Wicca (or Druidic) is a Garnerian based religion. They are big into the Earth, Nature, and following the Old Ways. They often believe in fairies and gnomes.
Caledonii Tradition
Formally known as the Hecatine Tradition, this root of the Craft is Scottish in origin, and still preserves the unique festivals of the Scots.
Ceremonial Witchcraft
Ceremonial Witchcraft is usually doubled with another Tradition. They will mix Egyptian, Quabbalistic, Shammanistic and other trads to blend with their own.
Dianic Tradition
First pinpointed by Margaret Murray in 1921 in "The Witch-Cult in Western Europe," this term appears to include a mixture of various traditions. I have found Dianic Witches to be very "Goddess" oriented. They are big supporters of the feminist movement.
Eclectic Witch
Eclectic Witches are just what the word 'eclectic' means (in my opinion). Eclectic is the best parts of a variety. Eclectic Witches do not follow a specific tradition. They tend to mix and mingle and find a workable solution. Pretty innovative if I don't say so myself!
Gardnerian Tradition
Organized in the 1950's by Gerald Gardner in England, a respected Witch by many traditions. 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.
Kitchen Witch
A Kitchen Witch is one who practices her/his Craft at home. She/he deals with more of a practical side of religion, magick, the earth and the elements. You'll find her brewing up healing teas, salves, and lots of goodies all in the name of religion and magick!
Pictish Witchcraft
Scottish Witchcraft that attunes itself to all aspects of nature: animal. It is a solitary form of the Craft and mainly nature magick
Pow-Wow
Indigenous to South Central Pennsylvania. This is a system, not a religion, based on 400-year-old Elite German magick. 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 the true birth.
Seax-Wica
Founded by Raymond Buckland in 1973. Although of Saxon Basis, it was authored by Raymond himself without breaking his original Gardnerian oath. Raymond Buckland's contribution to the Craft is a significant one. 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, or denomination. Solitary Witches find themselves on a solitary path for different reasons. For example, sometimes a Witch decides to leave her coven for some reason. Or 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. Solitary Witches are not of a specific tradition. Solitary Witches are also called "Natural Witches".
Strega Witches
Follows a tradition seated in Italy that began around 1353 with a woman called Aradia. One of the smallest groups, but I've heard it is a beautiful religion. I have also heard it is Native American based. I'm not too sure which to believe!
Teutonic Witch
Teutons are groups of people that speak a Germanic group of languages. This includes the English, Dutch, Icelandic, Danish, Norwegian and Swedish people. This is also known as the Nordic Tradition.
The Wiccan Witch
The words Wiccan and Witch are interchangable.... They both pretty much mean the same thing. Wiccans strive to attune themselves with nature and divinity. They believe in a Goddess and a God (the Lord and Lady) and center their holidays and magick around these deities.
I have gathered a lot of this info from various sites. If you disagree with any of it or have a tradition addition, please email me! Remember, we're all learning-everyday!