Traditions

Alexandrian

Founded in England during the 1960's, by Alex Sanders. The rituals are said
to be modified Gardenarian.

British

A mix of Celtic and Gardnerian beliefs. They too are fairly structured in their
beliefs, and train through the degree process. Covens are also CO-ed.

Celtic Wicca

The use of 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.

Celedonii

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 the 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 Murry in 1921 in the "The Witch cult in
Western Europe," this term appears to include a mixture of various traditions.
In recent years the focus has been on the Goddess, and has been pegged as the
"feminist" movement of the Craft.

Eclectic

It is where a individual does not follow any particular Tradition, denomination, sect
or magickal practice. They learn and study from many magickal systems and apply to
themselves what appears to work best.

Gardnerian

Organized by Gerald Gardner in England in the 1950's. He was one of the
few people so determined that the Old Religion should not die that he took risk of
publicizing it through the media. They follow a more structured route in ceremony and practices.

Hereditary

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

Is a type who practices by hearth and home, dealing with the practical side of
religion, magick, the earth and the elements.

Pictish

Scottish Witchcraft that attunes itself to all aspects of nature: animal, vegetable,
and mineral. It is a solitary from of the Craft and mainly magickal in nature
with little religion.

Seax-Wica

Founded by Raymond Buckland in 1973. Although of Saxon basis
it was authored by Raymond himself without breaking his original Gardnerian oath.

Solitary

One who practices alone, regardless of Tradition, denomination, or sect. Another
name for a Solitary Witch is "Natural Witch".

Strega

Follows a tradition seated in Italy that began around 1353 with a woman called
Aradia. There teachings are beautiful and should not be missed.

Teutonic

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.

Information from "To Ride a Silver Broomstick" by Silver RavenWolf

-Song Storms In Africa by ENYA seq. Peter Pehrson
available for download at ENYA Midi Archive
Maintained by Derek Gomez

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