Basic Witch Branches:
Alexandrian Tradition: Founded in England during the 1960's, Alex Sanders referred to himself as the "King" of his witches. The rituals are said to be modified Gardinarian.
British Traditional Witch: A mix of Celtic and Gardinarian beliefs. Most famous organization at this time is the International Red Garters. British traditions move mostly from within the Farrar studies (the famous Witch husband and wife from England) They too are fairly structured in their beliefs, and trin through the degrees process. Their covens are also Co-Ed.
Celtic Wicca: The use of a celtic/druid pantheon mixed with a little ritual Gardinarian, 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.
Caledonii Tradition: Formally known as the Hecatine Tradition, this denomination of the craft is Scottish in origin, and still preserves the unique festivals of the scotts.
Ceremonial Witchcraft: Followers of this tradition uses a great deal of ceremonial magick in their practices. Detailed rituals with a flavor of Egyption magick are sometimes a favorite, or they may use the Qubbalistic magick.
Dianic Tradidtion:First pinpointed by Margaret Murray in 1921 in "the Witch-cult in Western Europe"this term seems to include a mixture of various traditions. However, their prime focus in resent years is on the Goddess, and haas been pegged as the "feminist" movement of the craft.
Eclectic Witch: Look in any personals collumn in a craft-oriented newsletter or journal and you will catch the phrase. It indicates that the individual dosen't follow any spacific tradition, denomination, sect, or magickal practice. they learn and study from many magickal systems and apply themselves to what appears to work best.