The Many Paths
Links Last Checked February 7, 2007
This page is about different Paths, Traditions and Religions that are considered Pagan or Heathen. I obviously won't be able to list them all, but I will add to this site as time goes on.
Graphic Above from Jaz's Pagan Page
Alexandrian: Founded in England during the 1960s, Alex Sanders referred to himself as the "King" of his Witches. The rituals are said to be modified Gardenarian.
The Guardian: An Alexandrian Newsletter
The Alexandrian TraditionAsatru: "Many followers of Asatru regard themselves as 'Heathens' rather than 'Neopagans.' " - religioustolerance.org
Asatru at WitchVox
Squirrel's Asatru Website
Asatru at ReligiousTolerance.org
Asatru Article at BBC
Asatru and Heathen Personal WebsitesBlue Star
Blue Star is a very eclectic tradition that was formed in the 1970's. Their main focus is worship.
Blue Star Tradition at About.com (popups)
Blue Star Tradition - witchvox.comBritish: A mix of Celtic and Gardenarian 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.
** There are witches who believe in something called Traditional Witchcraft. It includes beliefs such as that you must be initiated into a coven to be a witch etc... Below are some websites that deal with Traditional Witchcraft or Wicca.**
Keep Wicca Traditional
Traditional Witchcraft
Meadows of ElfHame
House Shadow Drake
Pagan Place
Traditional Witchcraft Forums
Also Traditional Witchcraft Yahoo! Group
Celtic Wicca: The use of a Celtic/Druidic pantheon mixed with a little ritual Gardnerian, 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.
Celtic Knowledge
Celtic Studies Resources
Cerridwyn's CauldronCaledonii: Formally known as the Hecatine Tradition, this denomination of the Craft is Scottish in origin, and still preserves the unique festivals of the Scots.
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Ceremonial Witchcraft: Followers of this Tradition uses 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 the Qabbalistic magick.
Introduction to Ceremonial Magick (Lessons)
Dianic: First pinpointed 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.
Dianic Wicca - about .com (lots of popups)
Temple of Diana - National Organization of Dianic Wicca
Goddess KnotworkDruidism: The Druids emerged from the ancient Celtic tribes, at a time when the people had to live close to nature to survive. By the light of the storyteller's fire, and with the play of the harp, the Druids dreamed magic for their people. In the deep woods they would gather, bringing together their mysticism and philosophy, their insight and learning. Their spirit emerged from the the tides of the sea, the light of the sun, the wind in the Oak, the cry of the deer. In this way, they created an institution that inspired, frightened, and uplifted their world.
A Druid Fellowship
The Druidism Guide
Glain Neidre: An Online resource for Ontario Druids
Celtic Druidism
Father Oak's Druidism
The British Druid Order
The Druid NetworkEclectic Witch: Look in any personals column in a Craft-oriented newsletter or journal and you will see this catch-all phrase. Basically, it indicates that the individual does not follow any particular Tradition, demonimation, sect, or magickal practice. They learn and study from many magickal systems and apply to themselves what appears to work best.
Eclectics - An Eclectic Site for Eclectic People
Eclectic Witch's WorldFaerie/Fairy/Feri Wicca:
The Dreamscape
The Faery Crossing
The Faerie Realm
The Wiccan and Faerie Grimoire
Feri Tradition
FaeriecraftGardnerian: Organized by Gerald Gardner in England in the 1950s. Just why is this fellow so darned important? 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. Under all the hype, I truly believe he understood that the young needed the Craft as much as the Craft needed a new generation to survive.
Gardenerianism
Gardenarian Tradition WebringGolden Dawn: The Golden Dawn system of magic is not a religion, although religious imagery and spiritual concepts play an important role in its work. The Golden Dawn was designed by its founders to be an Hermetic Society dedicated to the philosophical, spiritual, and psychic evolution of humanity. It was also designed to be a school and a repository of knowledge, where students learned the principles of occult science and the various elements of western philosophy and magic. Tolerance for all religious beliefs was stressed, and symbolism used within the G:.D:. came from a variety of religious sources. Today, people from many diverse religious paths consider themselves practicing Golden Dawn magicians--including Neopagans, Gnostics, Jews, and Christians.
Ceremonial Magick Links
The Golden Dawn - At WitchvoxHedge Witch: Basically, a Hedge Witch is a witch that works with nature. They don't follow or believe the Wiccan Rede or the Threefold Law. Hedge Witches are NOT Wiccan. They honour nature, but don't really worship anything/anyone. Being a Hedge Witch is more about Spirituality than religion. (also known as Green Witch)
HedgeWitch Hollow - lots of popups and some pages not very readable but worth a look if you're patient.
What is a HedgeWitch? - by House Shadow Drake
Moonsongstress Hedge Witchcraft
Green Witchcraft
Garden WitcheryHereditary Witch: Also known as FamTrad or Family Tradition. Some people say that they were born a Witch but some people don't believe that you can be born a Witch. These people (including me) believe Witchcraft is a practice and therefore you can not be born a Witch. However, if you are born to Witch parents and they raise you a Witch, I suppose you could be a Hereditary Witch. Hereditary Witchcraft is also sometimes considered practicing the "Old Ways."
Hindu Pagan/Indo Pagan: Paganism for those who follow a Hindu Pantheon.
IndoPagan Project
Shakti Wicca
Shaivisitic Wicca
Hindu Wicca
Sharanya
Samkyha WiccaJewish Pagan/Witch/Wiccan: A mixture of Judaism and Paganism.
Jewish Pagan Resource Page
JewitcheryKitchen Witch: This term refers to Witches who practice using items from the Kitchen. Herbs are often used.
Kitchen Witchcraft Recipes
Kitchen Witch: Lotions and Potions - online store, currenlty closed
A Kitchen Witch's Cookbook Reviews
Mama Rose's KitchenPictish Witchcraft: Scottish Witchcraft that attunes itself to all aspects of nature; animal, vegetable, and mineral. It is a solitary from of the Craft and mainly magickal in nature with little religion.
Pictish Nation
Pict Resource and ReferencesReclaiming: Founded by Starhawk.
Reclaiming at WitchVox
Reclaiming - official siteSatanic Witch vs Satanic Wiccan: What I had here before was incorrect. A Witch is someone who practices Magick, no matter what religion. So therefore, there is a such thing as a Satanic Witch, however, since the religion of Wicca does not believe in Satan, there are no Satanic Wiccans. Confusing huh??
Temple of Satan and the Satanic Witch
The Satanic Witch (book) - reviewsSeax-Wicca: Founded by Raymond Buckland in 1973.
Slavic Paganism: Paganism of Polish, Russian and surrounding areas.
Slavic Paganism and Witchcraft
Polish and Slavic Paganism
Slavic Myth and Religion
Polish PaganismSolitary Witch: A solitary witch is someone who practices alone, either most of the time or all the time, regardless of Tradition, demonination, or sect. Some (like me) have always been a solitary, some were apart of a coven/group but decided to leave. There is nothing special you need to believe in to be solitary, the only difference is that you work alone and therefore your rituals will be different.
The Solitary Witch in America Today (Teen)
Solitary Magick
Selina: Solitary Wiccan Practioner
A Witch Alone (MSN Group)Strega Witches: Follows 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 U.S.; however, their teachings are beautiful and should not be missed. Of Italian Origin.
Teutonic Witch: 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.
Welsh Witches: Originated in Wales. They believe themselves to be one of the oldest traditions. Members are believed to be awakened and there are 9 levels of attainment. It is hereditary but you can 'convert.' Either way, people are seen as either being Welsh Witches or not, no matter if you pursue it or not.
Welsh Faerie Witchcraft
Welsh Traditional WitchcraftOther Pages:
Why did the Chicken cross the road? (Pagan-style) [yes, this has to do with the different paths and traditions]
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