There are many paths to walk many traditions to look into.
Always study a tradition or path before being fully involved. Know what will be expected of you.
Alexandrian Tradition
Was founded in England in the 1960s, Alex Sanders referred to himself as the "King" of his Witches. The rituals are said to be modified Gardenarian.
British Traditional Witch
This is a mix of Celtic and Gardenarian beliefs. Most famous organization at this time is the International Red Garters. British Traditionalist 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.
Wicca
This is the Celtic/Druidic pantheon mixed with a little ritual Gardnerian, and 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.
Caledonii Tradition
This was once 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
The followers of this Tradition use a great deal of ceremonial magick in their practices. Detailed rituals with a flavour of Egyptian magick are sometimes a favourite, or they may use the Qabbalistic magick.
Dianic Tradition
It was first mentioned 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
Basically this 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.
Gardenerian Tradition
Gerald Garner in England organized this Tradition in the 1950s. 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. He understood that the young needed the Craft as much as the Craft needed a new generation to survive.
Hereditary Witch
This is one who can trace their Craft through their family tree.
Kitchen Witch
This kind of Witch practices by hearth and home, dealing with the practical side of religion, magick, the earth and 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 cook fire) was the hub of many charms, spells, healings, and celebrations. After all, where does everyone congregate during the holidays? Grandma's kitchen has always produced magickal memories for humanity; visions of Mother making that something special for a sick child still holds true today for many of us.
Pictish Witchcraft
Scottish 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 a system, not a religion, based on 400-year-old Elite German magick. Pow-Wow has deteriorated to a great degree into simple faith healing. Although Pow-Wow finds its roots in Ferman Witchcraft, few practicing Powwow today in Pennsylvania follow the Craft or even know the nature of its true birth.
Satanic Witch
One cannot be a satanic Witch because Witches do not believe in Satan.
Seax-Wicca
Raymond Buckland founded this type 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 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, denomination, or sect.
Strega Witches
They follow 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 United States, however their teachings are beautiful and should not be missed.
Teutonic Witch
This comes 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.
