WITCHCRAFT TRADITIONS:
Alexandrian Traditions
Founded in England during the 1950's, Alex
Sanders referred to himself as the "King" of his
Witches. The rituals are said to be modified
Gardenarian.
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.
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 from England.)
They too are fairly structured in their beliefs,and
train through the degree process. Their covens
are also co-ed.
Caledonii Tradition
Formally known as the Hecatin Tradition, this
denomination of the Craft is Scottish in origin,
and still preserves the unique festivals of the Scots.
Ceremonial Witchcraft
Followers of this Tradition use 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 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. However, their prime focus in recent
years is on the Goddess,
and has been pegged as the "feminist" movement
of the Craft.
Eclectic Witch
This phrase indicates that the 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 Tradition
Organized in the 1950's by Gerald Gardner in
England. Just why is this fellow so darned
important? 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. Under all the hype, I truly believe he
understood that the young needed the Craft as
much as the Craft needed a new generation to survive.
Kitchen Witch
A Kitchen Witch is one who practices by hearth
and home, dealing with the practical side of
religion, magick, the earth and the elements.
