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12/16/2019Types of Wiccan Witches List (Gardnerian, Dianic, Alexandrian)Types of Wiccan WitchesFrom Traditional Witches to Dianic Witches — including Gardnerian,Alexandrian, Seax and more — this video covers most of the different types ofWiccan Witches you’ll find along your Pagan path This lesson is part of the ‘Holistic Witch’ Eclectic Guide a video series nowavailable to all members of Spells8! Sign up here!What are the different types of Wiccans?Gardnerian WitchTraditional WitchAlexandrian WitchDianic WitchSeax-Wica WitchCorrellian WitchNorse WitchCeltic and Druidic WitchesSolitary WitchDifferent Types Of WiccanWitchesAt first glance, it may seem that a Witch is a Witch. But the further you go intolearning about the Craft, the more you realize there are lots of different types ofWitches. And since Wicca is an ever-changing religion that adapts to thepractitioner, it is ever evolving to meld with the needs of its hes/1/9
12/16/2019Types of Wiccan Witches List (Gardnerian, Dianic, Alexandrian)New forms and paths continue to pop up and create new spiritual journeyswithin paganism. With so many possibilities, how do you know which type ofpractice is best for you?Even if you have already chosen your path, it’s always a good idea to learn aboutother possibilities. And if you haven’t chosen a type of practice, here is a great listof Wiccan Witches that will help you begin thinking about which one is right foryou.While it can seem overwhelming at first, sometimes it’s a good idea to decidewhich ones do not fit, rather than trying to find which one does. This will helpyou narrow your search and over time, you will find the right fit.Types Of Pagan Witches: The Traditional WitchGardnerian WitchThe father of Wicca, Gerald Gardner, developed this practice in Britain during themid-20th century. From his original coven, Bricket Wood, he passed on hisinterpretation of Witchcraft. As an initiation tradition, only another Gardneriancoven can bring in a new practitioner. This is done in order to trace the lineageof practitioners back to the very first 2/9
12/16/2019Types of Wiccan Witches List (Gardnerian, Dianic, Alexandrian)In this practice, covens have 13 members and is led by a High Priestess and HighPriest. Gardenerians adhere to the story of the Horned God dying and beingreborn each year as the Mother Goddess remains eternally alive. Their rituals arehighly 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 anew practitioner.The Wheel of the Year Watch this free lesson to learn how the cycles of birth, death, and rebirthwork in Gardnerian Wicca.What is the Wheel of the YearTraditional WitchA Traditional Witch practices from a historical perspective in following the OldCraft that came before the modern adaptation of Wicca. Many TraditionalWitches study their ancestry and the folklore attached to it. They want tohonor the old ways of worshiping and most often choose a pantheon that alignswith their cultural background.What is Traditional Witchcraft? A lesson for members of Spells8 that covers the differences between BritishTraditional Witchcraft, Traditional Wicca, and Traditional ches/3/9
12/16/2019Types of Wiccan Witches List (Gardnerian, Dianic, Alexandrian)Traditional WitchcraftAlexandrian WitchAlex and Maxine Sanders created the Alexandrian tradition as an off shoot ofGardner’s practice. While the two practices are similar in many ways, they arevery different paths.Alexandrian witches are initiated and organized around a High Priestess. TheAlexandrian tradition focuses on the ancient archetypes of the Oak and Hollykings 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 WitchDianic Witches predominantly focus on feminism and the supremacy of theGoddess. As it grew out of the women’s movement in the United States, Dianicwitches are attuned to the political and social oppression of women as well asthe injustices they suffer within their gender.The hierarchical structure is quite lax and fluid while allowing for growth alongone’s own path. Originally created by Zsuzanna Budapest in the 1970s, any covenderived from the original lineage remains female only. However, more recentpractitioners have created offshoots that do allow male practitioners.Seax-Wica WitchRaymond Buckland moved to New York from Britain and brought with him aversion of Gardnerian Witchcraft. His practice adapts Gardnerian practice forhttps://spells8.com/types-of-wiccan-witches/4/9
12/16/2019Types of Wiccan Witches List (Gardnerian, Dianic, Alexandrian)an American culture. Within the practice of Seax-Wica, there is an emphasis onherbs and divination.This tradition does not include oaths of secrecy, rigid hierarchical structures, or aBook of Shadows. There are no degrees so a democratic approach to covenleadership is established. Self-dedication and open mindedness abound withinthis practice.Wicca Self-Initiation Follow this video series to get started in your path without a coven. Ideal forSolitary and Eclectic Witches.Wicca Initiation OnlineCorrellian WitchFounded in the late 20th century by Caroline High Correll, this practice initiallyfocused on spiritual healing and herbalism. While seemingly more eclectic anduniversalist, this practice is quite widespread today.What is Eclectic Wicca? A lesson for members of Spells8 that covers the importance of religioustolerance & eclecticism in modern-day ches/5/9
12/16/2019Types of Wiccan Witches List (Gardnerian, Dianic, Alexandrian)What is Eclectic Wicca?Norse WitchNorse Witches honor the ancient practices of Scandinavia. While this is a newpath within the Wiccan community, it is predominantly made up of practitionerswho decide to work with this pantheon of deities.There is no hierarchical structure or initiation rites. It is simply an infusion ofNordic traditions within a Wiccan practice. Practitioners weave their ownpractice with that of ancient Norse traditions in Sabbats and religiouscosmology.Celtic and Druidic WitchesTechnically two very different traditions but current practitioners often blendboth together. While next to nothing is really known about the Druids, withinCeltic mythology there are many references to their practice. Practitioners oftenwork with deities from Irish, Welsh, Gaulish, or Cornish mythology and oftenhave a more metaphysical and shamanistic approach then traditionalpractitioners.While there may or may not be a hierarchical structure, practitioners focus onwhat information has been preserved throughout time within this culture.Celtic Pagan Prayers Video devotional prayers to the deities in the Celtic Pantheon. Add them toyour daily Wiccan es/6/9
12/16/2019Types of Wiccan Witches List (Gardnerian, Dianic, Alexandrian)Celtic Devotional PrayersSolitary WitchSolitary Witches practice predominantly alone rather than with a coven. Theylearn about the Craft through books and online research where they developtheir own style of Craft. While they may participate in circles, they do not adhereto any structure as many create their own set of practices drawn from a varietyof sources.Coven vs Solitary Practice What are the pros and cons of being member of a Coven? Should you staySolitary? Watch this free lesson to learn more!Coven Life and Solitary PracticeIn /7/9
12/16/2019Types of Wiccan Witches List (Gardnerian, Dianic, Alexandrian)Remember, you don’t have to pick just one type of practice – blending andchanging, adapting and searching is what Wicca is all about! Read AlsoTypes of Spells in Witchcraft9 Types of WitchesFor 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 feelsright at this moment and keep an open mind that your own style andpreferences will change and adapt over time as your own knowledge andpractice of the craft changes and adapts over time.There’s no shame in being a beginning and searching practitioner! Take as muchknowledge as you can from others and develop the best path for you.Keep learning! Check out more Online Courses here.Tap to Pin it!https://spells8.com/types-of-wiccan-witches/8/9
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path within th e Wiccan community, it is predominantly ma de up of pra c tition ers wh o decide to work with this panth eon of deities. Th ere is n o hierarchical struc ture or initiation rites. It is simply an infusion of Nordic tra ditions within a Wicc
