Traditions
Alexandrian-Originated in
England in the 1960s, by Alex Sanders. The rituals
are said to be of modified Gardenarian. Alex Sanders referred to himself as
the *King* of his Wiccans. Although similiar to Gardenarian Wicca,
Alexandrian Wicca tends to be more ecletic. Some of the Gardenarians strict
rules such as being sky clad for rituals has been made optional for the
Alexandrian Wiccans.
British Traditional Witch
-This is a mix of Celtic and Gardenarian beliefs.
These traditionals move mostly with in the Farrar studies and are fairly
structured in their beliefs. Often includes Druids.
Celtic-The
Celtic tradition is based on the practices of the pre-Christian Celtic
world. This includes, Ireland, Wales and Scotland. There is a large amout
of
Druid practice in this tradition. Extremely earth based and strong in the
religious aspects of Wicca.
Ceremonial-Less religion more emphasis on art and the science of
magick.
Rituals are usually very complex, usually not for the solitary practitioner.
Dianic-Tradition for western Europe, tracked back to Margaret
Murray in
1921. This tradition is noted for being the *feminist* tradition, with the
focus
being on the Goddess Diana.
Eclectic-An Eclectic witch does not follow any traditional
guidelines, instead
they practice the belief that suits them best. Using what they consider to
be
essential in magick and for their lifestyles.
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Faerie-This tradition is based on Fae lore and beliefs.
Gardnerian-This tradition was founded by Gerald Gardner.
He was one of the
first to go public with information about the Craft. These individuals are
secretive and take oaths upon initiation.
Hereditary-This is a person who can trace
the Craft back in thier family tree.
Kitchen Witch-This is a person who practices the *practical*
side of the
religion, using that which they have around them, the elements, earth, mostly
people living in the cities practice this, those that have limited space.
Solitary-Those that practice alone, choosing
to make their own way without
a group or coven.