Specific Traditions
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Aborigine
- This non-Wiccan path is broken down into the different aboriginal tribes of Australia(Arandan, Gunwinggu, etc.). (See also Dreamtime)
- African
- This non-Wiccan path is broken into two groups - African Tribal and Bushmen - which are broken down even further into smaller, individual groups (i.e. Santeria, Macumba, Thelmic Voudoun), and follows the specific Gods and Goddesses of that particular group.
- American Indian
- Non-Wiccan paths based on the various groups of American Indians in North, Central and South America (Mayan, Aztec, Sioux, Cheyenne, etc.)
- Alexandrian
- Alex Sanders originated this tradition in the 1960's. It is different from the Gardnerian because of the use of the Athame and the wand as symbols for fire and air, respectively. It is also very formal, but more liberal.
- Asian
- This tradition is both Wiccan and non-Wiccan depending on the path taken. It includes Buddahism, Taoism, Shintoism, etc.
- Babylonian
- The non-Wiccan traditions (including Sumerian, Assyrian, Mesopotamian, Phoenician and Persian) that follow the pantheon of the Gods and Goddesses for that specific path.
- British Traditional
- A mixture of Celtic and Gardenarian, this structred tradition follows the Farrar studies.
- Caledonii
- Also known as the Hecatine Tradition, the Caledonii originated in Scotland and keeps within the Scottish history.
- Celtic
- This tradition stresses the elements, nature and the Ancient Ones.
- Ceremonial
- Egyptian or Qabbalistic Magick.
- Christian
- The non-Wiccan tradition which believs in both Jesus' teachings and the Pagan Cycle of Nature.
- Circle
- This tradition is a group tradition and requires at least four people, one for each of the Quarters.
- Dianic
- The "feminist" tradition within the Craft, with ceremonies centered on the Goddess.
- Discordianism (Erisian)
- Based loosely on the idea that Chaos is just as important as order. Humor plays a large part in this tradition.
- Draeconian
- Draeconian Witchcraft is a non-Wiccan path which utilizes the spirit world of Dragons and Dragon energy.
- Dreamtime
- The non-Wiccan tradition with origins in aboriginal Austrialia. Dreamtime means an altered sense of conciousness and seeing. It is similar to the idea of the Celtic otherworld that sits alongside but also permeates every part of the world.*
- Druidism
- Druidism (This is a non-Wiccan path.)
- Eclectic
- A mixture of traditions.
- Egyptian
- Based on the pantheon of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses. (See also Ceremonial)
- Faerie
- Faerie Tradition
- Gardnerian
- Gerald Garder, the "founder of Modern Witchcraft Today," brought back the Old Religion into the media. Worshiping Sky-clad is required, as is following a heirarchy.
- Georgian
- Founded by George Patterson, this tradition is somewhat eclectic by the founder's own words-"If it works use it, if it doesn't, don't."
- Greek
- Based on the pantheon of Greek Gods and Goddesses.
- Hereditary
- Knowledge of the Craft has been passed down through generations in one family.
- Kitchen
- Usually a herbalist, the magick of the Kitchen Witch is centered around the home and family.
- NROOGD
- (New Reformed Orthodox Order of the Golden Dawn)NROOGD
- Oceanian
- Based on a specific Oceania culture and their respective Gods and Goddesses.
- Pictish
- This tradition is centered around all aspects of nature and is deals mainly with magick.
- Pow-Wow
- Faith healing and faith healers.
- Qabbalistic
- The Jewish form of magick, which is a non-Wiccan path.
- Roman
- Based on the pantheon of Roman Gods and Goddesses.
- Russian
- This system is based on Russian folklore.
(note: this is not necessarily the correct terminology for the tradition's name).
- Satanic
- There is no such thing as a Satanic Wiccan or Pagan because Pagans do not believe in Satan.
- Seax-Wica
- Raymond Buckland developed this tradition in 1973 and has written many books, such as Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft and Ray Buckland's Magic Cauldron. He also established the first Museum of Witchcraft and Magic in the United States, and the Seax-Wica Seminary, located in Virginia.
- Shamanic
- Shamanism is the path of a healer who uses different realities and states to perform that healing...and who is the record keeper and storyteller of a community*
- Strega
- Based on Italian teachings on a woman named Aradia, this tradition was founded around 1353.
- Sylvan
- This tradition emphasizes personal growth by learning from nature and the spirit world.
- Teutonic
- Also known as the Nordic Tradition (which includes Germanic and Icelandic paths), this tradition follows the pantheons of the Scandinavians.
- Vodoun
- Originating in Haiti, this is a non-Wiccan tradition mixes Catholic and West African traditions. More detailed information.
- 1734 Tradition
- 1734 Tradition
- Note: Within some of these "main" traditions are more specific traditions (i.e. Babylonian, African, American Indian) and each has their own specific pantheon and paths.
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