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There are multiple types of Wicca. all of them have different foundations as well as some traditions. Here I will list some of the more known types.
Alexandrian Wicca
Was founded in England during the 1960's by Alex Sanders. He referred to himself as the "king" of his witches. The rituals are said to be a modified version of the Gardenarians.
British Wicca
This is a mix of celtic and Gardenarian beliefs. they are fairly structured in their beliefs, and train through a degree process. Their covens are also co-ed.
Celtic Wicca
This displays the use of a Celtic/Druidic pantheon mixed with a little ritual Gardenarian, and heavily stressing the elements, nature, and the ancient ones. They had a vast knowledge of and respect for the healing magickal qualities of plants and stones, flowers, trees, elemental spirits, the little people, gnomes and fairies.
Caledonii
Formally known as the Hecatine tradition, this denomination of the craft is Scottish in origin and still preserves the unique festivals of the Scotts
Ceremonial Witches
Followers of this tradition uses a great deal of ceremonial magick in their practices. Their rituals are detailed with a flavor of Egyptian magick are sometimes a favorite, or they may use the qabbalistic magick
Dianic
Prime focus in recent years is on the Goddess, and has been pegged as the "feminist" movement of the craft
Eclectic Wicca
They do not follow any certain tradition. These individuals learn and study from many magickal systems and apply to themselves what appears to work best.
Gardnerian wicca
Organized by Gerald Gardner in England in the 1950's. Gerald was on of the few people sp determined that the Old Religion should not die that he took the risk of publicizing it through the media. Under all the hype, people believe that he understood that the yound needed the craft just as much as the craft needed a new generation.
Hereditary witch
Is 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. Channeling doesn't count. How far one has to go back in the family tree to meet the conditions of the first part of this definition is debatable. Family trades (another name for Hereditary witches) occasionally adopt individuals into they dynasty. This decision is never a light one, and usually stems from lack of offspring to carry on the line or the high regard for the person in question. The ceremony is intricate and important. After all, is it not every day you can pick you're relatives! it is much like the marriage of an individual into a family.
Kitchen witch
This type is one who practices by hearth and home, dealing with the practical side of this Religion, magicak, the earth, and the elements. there are some who groan loudly at this type of terminology, viewing it as degrading or simply inappropriate. Just remember that the old religion started somewhere, and most likely the kitchen (or cookfire) was the hub of many charms, spells, healings, and celebrations. After all where does everyone congregate during the holidays?
Pictish WitchcraftScottish witchcraft that attunes itself to all aspects of nature; animal, vegetable, and mineral. It is a solitary form of the craft and mainly magickal in nature with little religion.
Pow-Wow
Indigenous to south central Pennsylvania, this is system, not a religion, based on 400 year old /elite german magick. Pow- wow has deteriorated to a great degree into a simple faith healing. AlthoughPow-wow finds its roots in German Witchcraft, few practicing Pow- Wows today in Pennsylvania follow the craft or even know the nature of its true birth
Seax-Wicca
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, demonination, or sect. Solitaries come in various forms. Some were at one time initiated into a coven and eventually chose to extricate themselves from that environment and continue practicing a particular Tradition or sect by themselves. A solitary can also be an individual who has no desire to practice with or learn from a coven structure, but still may adhere to a specific Tradition or sect through the teachings of another. And finally, 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. These people have the ability to pick themselves up and brush themselves off, and live to try again. More and more individuals are selecting the solitary path rather than that of group interaction.
Strega Witch
Follows a tradition seated in Italy that began around 1353 with a woman called Aradia. Of all the traditional Witches, this group appears to be the smallest in number in the U.S.; however, their teachings are beautiful and should not be missed.
Teutonic Witch
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.
There are multiple types of Wicca. all of them have different foundations as well as some traditions. Here I will list some of the more known types.
