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Types of Wiccan WitchesFrom Traditional Witches to Dianic Witches — including Gardnerian,

Alexandrian, Seax and more — this video covers most of the different types of

Wiccan Witches you’ll find along your Pagan path ⛤

This lesson is part of the ‘Holistic Witch’ Eclectic Guide 🔮 a video series now

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What are the different types of Wiccans?

Gardnerian Witch

Traditional Witch

Alexandrian Witch

Dianic Witch

Seax-Wica Witch

Correllian Witch

Norse Witch

Celtic and Druidic Witches

Solitary Witch

Different Types Of WiccanWitchesAt first glance, it may seem that a Witch is a Witch. But the further you go into

learning about the Craft, the more you realize there are lots of different types of

Witches. And since Wicca is an ever-changing religion that adapts to the

practitioner, it is ever evolving to meld with the needs of its adherents.

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New forms and paths continue to pop up and create new spiritual journeys

within paganism. With so many possibilities, how do you know which type of

practice is best for you?

Even if you have already chosen your path, it’s always a good idea to learn about

other possibilities. And if you haven’t chosen a type of practice, here is a great list

of Wiccan Witches that will help you begin thinking about which one is right for

you.

While it can seem overwhelming at first, sometimes it’s a good idea to decide

which ones do not fit, rather than trying to find which one does. This will help

you narrow your search and over time, you will find the right fit.

Types Of Pagan Witches: The Traditional Witch

Gardnerian Witch

The father of Wicca, Gerald Gardner, developed this practice in Britain during the

mid-20 century. From his original coven, Bricket Wood, he passed on his

interpretation of Witchcraft. As an initiation tradition, only another Gardnerian

coven can bring in a new practitioner. This is done in order to trace the lineage

of practitioners back to the very first coven.

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In this practice, covens have 13 members and is led by a High Priestess and High

Priest. Gardenerians adhere to the story of the Horned God dying and being

reborn each year as the Mother Goddess remains eternally alive. Their rituals are

highly elaborate and many of the orthodox covens still practice ritual nudity.

Gardnerian covens are quite secretive so it can be a bit difficult to figure out as a

new practitioner.

The Wheel of the Year

▶ Watch this free lesson to learn how the cycles of birth, death, and rebirth

work in Gardnerian Wicca.

What is the Wheel of the Year

Traditional Witch

A Traditional Witch practices from a historical perspective in following the Old

Craft that came before the modern adaptation of Wicca. Many Traditional

Witches study their ancestry and the folklore attached to it. They want to

honor the old ways of worshiping and most often choose a pantheon that aligns

with their cultural background.

What is Traditional Witchcraft?

▶ A lesson for members of Spells8 that covers the differences between British

Traditional Witchcraft, Traditional Wicca, and Traditional Witchcraft.

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Traditional Witchcraft

Alexandrian Witch

Alex and Maxine Sanders created the Alexandrian tradition as an off shoot of

Gardner’s practice. While the two practices are similar in many ways, they are

very different paths.

Alexandrian witches are initiated and organized around a High Priestess. The

Alexandrian tradition focuses on the ancient archetypes of the Oak and Holly

kings who battle and win then battle and lose to bring about the light and dark,

warmth and cold. While not as secretive as their Gardnerian counterparts,

Alexandrian Witches still place emphasis on tradition and following protocol.

Dianic Witch

Dianic Witches predominantly focus on feminism and the supremacy of the

Goddess. As it grew out of the women’s movement in the United States, Dianic

witches are attuned to the political and social oppression of women as well as

the injustices they suffer within their gender.

The hierarchical structure is quite lax and fluid while allowing for growth along

one’s own path. Originally created by Zsuzanna Budapest in the 1970s, any coven

derived from the original lineage remains female only. However, more recent

practitioners have created offshoots that do allow male practitioners.

Seax-Wica Witch

Raymond Buckland moved to New York from Britain and brought with him a

version of Gardnerian Witchcraft. His practice adapts Gardnerian practice for

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an American culture. Within the practice of Seax-Wica, there is an emphasis on

herbs and divination.

This tradition does not include oaths of secrecy, rigid hierarchical structures, or a

Book of Shadows. There are no degrees so a democratic approach to coven

leadership is established. Self-dedication and open mindedness abound within

this practice.

Wicca Self-Initiation

▶ Follow this video series to get started in your path without a coven. Ideal for

Solitary and Eclectic Witches.

Wicca Initiation Online

Correllian Witch

Founded in the late 20 century by Caroline High Correll, this practice initially

focused on spiritual healing and herbalism. While seemingly more eclectic and

universalist, this practice is quite widespread today.

What is Eclectic Wicca?

▶ A lesson for members of Spells8 that covers the importance of religious

tolerance & eclecticism in modern-day Witchcraft.

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What is Eclectic Wicca?

Norse Witch

Norse Witches honor the ancient practices of Scandinavia. While this is a new

path within the Wiccan community, it is predominantly made up of practitioners

who decide to work with this pantheon of deities.

There is no hierarchical structure or initiation rites. It is simply an infusion of

Nordic traditions within a Wiccan practice. Practitioners weave their own

practice with that of ancient Norse traditions in Sabbats and religious

cosmology.

Celtic and Druidic Witches

Technically two very different traditions but current practitioners often blend

both together. While next to nothing is really known about the Druids, within

Celtic mythology there are many references to their practice. Practitioners often

work with deities from Irish, Welsh, Gaulish, or Cornish mythology and often

have a more metaphysical and shamanistic approach then traditional

practitioners.

While there may or may not be a hierarchical structure, practitioners focus on

what information has been preserved throughout time within this culture.

Celtic Pagan Prayers

▶ Video devotional prayers to the deities in the Celtic Pantheon. Add them to

your daily Wiccan practice.

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Celtic Devotional Prayers

Solitary Witch

Solitary Witches practice predominantly alone rather than with a coven. They

learn about the Craft through books and online research where they develop

their own style of Craft. While they may participate in circles, they do not adhere

to any structure as many create their own set of practices drawn from a variety

of sources.

Coven vs Solitary Practice

▶ What are the pros and cons of being member of a Coven? Should you stay

Solitary? Watch this free lesson to learn more!

Coven Life and Solitary Practice

In Summary

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Remember, you don’t have to pick just one type of practice – blending and

changing, adapting and searching is what Wicca is all about! ✨

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For now, just know there are lots of possibilities when developing your tradition.

You don’t need to pick one and stay with it for life. Just choose the one that feels

right at this moment and keep an open mind that your own style and

preferences will change and adapt over time as your own knowledge and

practice of the craft changes and adapts over time.

There’s no shame in being a beginning and searching practitioner! Take as much

knowledge as you can from others and develop the best path for you.

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