Wiccan Traditions

Gardenerian Tradition: In the 1950's Gerald Gardner went public about his practice of Witchcraft.  He rewrote the rituals of his coven.  These covens have a degree system and most practice skyclad.

Alexandrian Tradition: Alex Sanders founded this tradition in the 1960's.  Most work skyclad and place and emphasis on ceremonial magick.

Georgian Wicca: Founded in California by George Patterson in 1970.  This tradition combines Gardenerian and Alexandrian.

Algard Wicca: Mary Nesnick combined Gardenerian and Alexandrian in 1972 to form this tradition.

Seax-Wica: In 1962 Raymond Buckland moved to the United States where he taught his teacher (Gerald Gardner) tradition before he started his own in 1973.  This tradition is based on Saxon traditions and allows covens to decide for themselves whether they will work skyclad.

Feri Tradition: In the 1960's Victor Anderson brought this tradition to the United States.  This tradition is usually eclectic in nature and are small groups or solitaries.  They work with feys.

Dianic Tradition:  Focused mainly on  the Goddess.  Most of the covens are made up of women only. 

British Traditional:  Many followers of this tradition follow Janet and Stewart Farrar.  Covens are structured with training for beginners using a degree program.

Celtic Wicca:  Celtic and Druidic deities and beliefs.  Focus on the magickal and healing powers of plants, animals, minerals, gnomes, faeries, and elementals.

Northern Way or Asatur: Old Norse Gods and celebrate 4 solar festivals.

Pictish Witches: Solitary Scottish Tradition based on nature and a lot more magick.

Strega Witches:  Italian Tradition.  Aradia found it in the 14th Century.

Solitaire: Practices alone and usually follows no particular system, or tradition.

Eclectic Witch: This type pulls from many types of traditions.

Hereditary Witch: Information and tradition is passed down within the family.