British Traditional Witch: A mix of Celtic and Gardnerian 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: This Scottish tradition receives little publicity in the Pagan press. The name Caledonii is Roman in origin and may indicate that it, like the Hibernian tradition of Ireland, has strong Roman influences. The now defunct Samildanach was the quarterly newsletter of this tradition. Formally known as the 'Hecatine Tradition', this denomination of the Craft is Scottish in origin, and still preserves the unique festivals of the Scots. Cellarius Tradition: Stems from a Celtic base and embraces that pantheon of god/ dess. Its teachings revolve around the five great disciplines of the Witch's art. These disciplines are called the "five points of Cellarius," similar to degrees or elevations. The points themselves are oathbound. However, they work with the healing and magickal arts, second sight, and warrior and spiritual disciplines. Like the pentacle, they are all interwoven and form an unending knot. Initiates strive to become adept at each of the disciplines. A very important part of Cellarius is the balance of the feminine and the masculine. Due to past histories of either matriarchal or patriarchal controlled societies, close attention is paid to men and women being able to utilize both male and female aspects. Equality is stressed. Cord D'Arcy and Lady Trinity brought this former Family Tradition out of the shadows and began teaching its lessons to students from the greater Wiccan community after Imbolg of 1995. They put many of the oral teachings to ink and paper and pulled these scattered teachings into an organized Book of Shadows. Celtic (Kel-tik) Wicca Tradition: A broad and eclectic branch of Paganism originating in Celtic Gaul, western and northern England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Brittany, and the Isle of Man. Generally they share much in common, but, specifically, they have many differences. The use of a 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. The Celtic Tradition upholds four general commitments: 1. Fostering soul development through applying the teachings of the Old Religion. 2. Maintaining a commitment to the spiritual teachings and lifestyle inherent in the Old Religion as these teachings are neither a political statement nor the basis of a counterculture, but rather contain a time-honored spiritual tradition. 3. Providing spiritual guidance and counseling based on the teachings of the Old Religion. 4. Maintaining a traditional approach to the teachings of the Old Religion that are simple, but profoundly complex in their simplicity. The focus of the teachings include, but are not limited to the following: l. An unwavering commitment to soul development and the second sight. 2. Living in balance and in harmony with the "natural laws." 3. Developing a personal and direct relationship with divinity and a co-creative relationship with the Watchers, ancestral powers, winds, and the Lord and Lady. 4. Learning and employing a trained and disciplined use of magick and a partnership with the creative life force 5. Maintaining the integrity of the Tradition and the line. Development through CWT involves a structured training potentially culminating in a series of dedicatory and initiatory rites which often takes several years to achieve. Each of the teaching families or covens of this line maintain a deep commitment to the well-being of each other. As is often said, "If blood is thicker than water, than tradition is thicker than blood." There is no such thing as a "self-initiated Celtic Traditional Witch." All authentic initiations in this line are performed by elders who, themselves, have been traditionally trained and initiated by an elder in the Tradition. The initiatory power and inner contacts of the tradition must be received by someone who was given it in the traditional manner witnessed by the Elders of the line. Therefore, the true seeker of an initiation into this line must have a sincere commitment to tradition and embodying tangible (not merely spoken) spiritual development as well as to the integrity to fulfill the oaths inherent to the rites of initiation. Advancing into the deeper priest(ess)ship teachings of CWT requires of the student an unwavering commitment to the service of the students of the Craft, other non Craft people and the unseen ones. Celtic/Ceremonial Tradition: As the name states, it combines both Celtic and Ceremonial practices within one structure. Their practice claims the Celtic Heritage as their 'Below' and the Ceremonial/Hermetic practices as their 'Above' joining both into one successful practice. The tradition embraces both 'Low' and 'High' Magick as well. 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 Kabbalistic magick. Crystal Moon Wicca: Founded by Talon and Firewalker in late 1989 as an eclectic form of Wicca. The original Wiccan coven that Firewalker was initiated into in 1981 was Celtic, and therefore Crystal Moon Wicca is an eclectic form with Celtic roots. It is democratic in that members' points of view were taken into consideration when the tradition was formed. It was named Crystal Moon Wicca to set it apart from other types of Wicca, since it is not pure Celtic, Alexandrian, or Gardnerian. Crystal Moon Wicca was chosen as their Lyceum's religious tradition as it allows great freedom of worship. Their rituals include working with all forms of Nature, the four elements, the four directions, Nature spirits, a circle of protection, the performance of magick, and tapping into the power of new and full moons through ritual. They are very common sense oriented, and try to take the confusion out of the Craft. Since they feel that all goddesses are aspects of"Goddess" and all gods are aspects of"God," members of the Lyceum of the Goddess of the Crystal Moon are free to recognize and worship the God/Goddess by whatever name/aspect they are drawn to. Hence, Egyptian deities can be worshipped on Egyptian feast days, Roman and Greek on theirs, God/Goddess on Wiccan feast days, etc. And of course at New and Full Moon rituals members are free to worship the God and Goddess by whatever name they wish. A traditional European four-degree system is used. Equal emphasis is placed on the God and Goddess, insuring balance. The purpose of The Lyceum of the Goddess of the Crystal Moon is to teach and to learn from others. Members show reverence to the Gods, live in harmony with nature, and show respect for all living things. Dianic Wicca: A feminist tradition, for women only, who give honor to Deity as Goddess and participate in the elimination of oppression of women by the patriarchy in their daily lives. Dianic Wicca is about spirit, feminist politics, and about every woman. For each woman who calls herself Dianic, there is a unique description of what that might mean. There is no way to speak for all Dianics. Women come to religion through various experiences, practicing their spirituality by different means, and with a different intent. These differences vary from region to region across the United States. Some groups of Dianic women will be highly political, working diligently to make changes in the living experiences for females and for the ecosystem. The founding mother, Zsuzsanna Budapest of California, was subjected to arrest and trial for her beliefs in the early 1970s. The politics of the SBA Coven No. 1 told the world that, "We believe that feminist witches are women who search within themselves for the female principle of the universe and who relate as daughters of the Creatrix." The remaining phrases cited beliefs that it was time to fight for control of women's bodies and souls; that they are part of a changing universal consciousness that has long been feared by the patriarchs; that they are committed to living life lovingly toward themselves and their sisters; that they are committed to surviving, to struggling against patriarchal oppression and to winning against that oppression; that they are equally committed to political, communal, and personal solutions; that they are opposed to teaching their magick and craft to men until the equality of sexes is a reality-though they will teach "Pan" workshops and work together with men who have changed themselves into brothers. Diane Stein, Ruth Barrett, Shekina Mountainwater, Barbara Walker, and Amber K were some of the other early national leaders who contributed written material for books, newspapers, and periodicals; created original music; taught seminars, workshops, and classes; and organized educational and ritual events across the country. Each of these women has written remarkable and stirring essays about women's religion. Amber K said that believing is not enough and that we act on our beliefs and work at spirituality. She says that Dianic Wicca is a craft and not a creed. For some women, the work is about healing, affirming females, and celebrating who they are through their art, their work on the land, in nursing homes, and in daycare centers. For others, it means being on the political front lines to stop the destruction and pollution of the earth and her inhabitants. Dianics work to halt patriarchal destruction wherever they see it, in order to stop the violence against women and children on the streets and in their homes. Whatever a woman believes is missing in the world that is needed to bring it to balance is where she will find her work and direct her energy and talents. Wherever she lives and works is how she will manifest this magick. Women find their sense of holiness in every aspect of their being. Deborean (Deb-OR-ee-awn) Tradition: This American eclectic tradition has Celtic ties in the sense that they use names from the Anglo/Celtic myths to designate their leaders. They are an initiatory tradition which attempts to reconstruct Wicca as it was before the witch persecutions, known in the Craft as "The Burning Times." They view their principal purpose as being to help all humans find their inner spiritual home. Druidic Tradition (Generally NOT Wiccan): The pathways based on the practices, rituals, and magick of the Celtic priestly class known as the Druids. Many expressions of this tradition exist, and their differences have often been cause for dissension in the Pagan community. Dryad Tradition (Generally NOT Wiccan): A feminist tradition of female Druidesses who were given their name by the tree faeries of the Celtic lands, who are also known as Dryads. Faery lore plays a strong role in their practices, and the majority of their other teachings are Druidic with a modern feminist slant.