Gardnerian Wicca The name given to the branch of Wicca beginning in 1939 by Gerald Gardner. Tradition tend to use more set ritual forms and more heirarchial degress of training. Gardnerians belive it takes a witch to make a witch.

Alexandrian Wicca An adaptation of the Gardnerian tradition. It was founded by two of Gardner's studuent (Alex & Maxine Sanders) in the 1960s. Tradition tend to use more set ritual forms and more heirarchial degress of training.

British Trad Wicca A formal, structured mix of Celtic Deities and the spirituality of Gardnerian Wicca.

Dianic Wicca Wiccan tradition which focuses on the strong female Deity Diana. Groups are often strictly women and only concentrate on Goddess energy. The work mainly with the Triple Goddess (maiden, mother, crone).

Faery Wicca Practice in which focuses specifically with nature spirits.

Strega Italian Wiccan tradition that emphasizes herbal knowledge and tends to be matriarchal.

Shamanism Pagan tradition which involves going into a trance state in order to perform variety of works to include healing and divination. It is considered to be the oldest of all the Pagan traditions.

Asatru Also known as Haethenism. Pagans who practice Asatru devote themselves to the Nordic, Germanic and Icelandic Deities.

Eclectric Combine the beliefs from a variety of Pagan traditions.

Family Tradition Involves beliefs and practices that are passed down from generation to generation. It may be informal and involve little to no ritual.

Celtic Wicca Incorporates Celtic Gods and Goddesses and the spiritiality with green witchcraft and fairy magick.

Druidism A rival of the tradition that attempts to re-create the Druidic system and may (or may not) combine with Celtic Traditionalists. The Druids left no written records of the rituals or practices, so modern Druids infer what was done.

Santeria and Voudon Traditions developed among Africans, in particular the Yoruban, which spread throughout Central and South America. Voudon is based in Haiti, and Santeria in Central America, South America, Puerto Rico and some portions of North America.

Ceremonial Magick Describes traditions that usually involve precise rituals, words and tools, and draw heavily on the writings of Aleister Crowley and the Order of the Golden Dawn. The Golden Dawn was a society founded in England in the late 1800s. Individuals in this tradition are nown as Thelemics.

Mystery Traditions Tradition which includes the study of Greek, Roman or Egyptian Mystery Traditions, particularly those practiced between three and five thousand years ago.

Solitary Individuals who practice alone, regardless of tradition. This does not mean that solitaries do not enjoy being with a group or community of Pagans, but have noi interest in joining a cirlcle or coven.

Blended Traditions Traditions that blend other religious paths with Paganism.