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February 8th, 2007, 11:43 PM
Lesson 2........
If you insist on using THAT terminology BE SPECIFIC!!!
Different Types of Witches
Every witch is different, and as everything there is a variety of common things, in this case; religion.
Some people become to believe in a certain religion because of parents, or it's just simply in the blood to believe those things. Other times it's peer pressure.
Different types of witches:
Kitchen Witch: It practices by home and hearth, mainly dealing with practical sides of the religion, magick, the elements and the earth.
Ceremonial Witchcraft: Mainly use ceremonial magick (obviously) in their practices. They commonly use Qabbalistic magick or Egyptian magick in their rituals.
Satanic Witch: This deosn't exist. Why? Witches don't believe in Satan remember.
Celtic Wicca: Goes by the elements, the Ancient Ones and nature. They are usually healers or respect them highly. They work with plants, stones, flowers, trees, the elemental people, the gnomes and the fairies.
Eclectic Witch: Doesn't follow a particular religion or tradition. They study and learn from many different systems and use what works best for them.
British Traditional Witch: A mix of Celtic and Gardenarian beliefs. They train through a degree process and the covens are usually co-ed.
Alexandrian Tradition: They are said to be modified Gardenarian.
Gardenarian Tradition: Follow a structured root in ceremony and practice. They aren't as much vocal as others and have a fairly foundational set of customs.
Dianic Tradition: Includes a lot of different traditions in one. Their prime focus now-a-days is the Goddess. It is the more feminist side of 'The Craft'.
Pictish Witchcraft: It's originally from Scotland and is a solitary form of The Craft. It is more magickal in nature than it is in religion.
Hereditary Witch: Someone who has been taught the 'Old Religion' through the generations of their family.
Caledonii Tradition: Also known as the Hecatine Tradition, it's the denomination of The Craft with a Scottish origin.
Pow-Wow: Comes from South Central Pennsylvania and is a system based on a 400 year old Elite German magick. They concentrate on simple faith healing.
Solitary Witch: This is one who practices alone, without a cover etc.. following any tradition.
Strega Witches: Originally coming from Italy are the known to be the smallest group in the US. It is said their craft is wise and beautiful.
NOTICE it is called THE CRAFT
Lesson 2........
If you insist on using THAT terminology BE SPECIFIC!!!
Different Types of Witches
Every witch is different, and as everything there is a variety of common things, in this case; religion.
Some people become to believe in a certain religion because of parents, or it's just simply in the blood to believe those things. Other times it's peer pressure.
Different types of witches:
Kitchen Witch: It practices by home and hearth, mainly dealing with practical sides of the religion, magick, the elements and the earth.
Ceremonial Witchcraft: Mainly use ceremonial magick (obviously) in their practices. They commonly use Qabbalistic magick or Egyptian magick in their rituals.
Satanic Witch: This deosn't exist. Why? Witches don't believe in Satan remember.
Celtic Wicca: Goes by the elements, the Ancient Ones and nature. They are usually healers or respect them highly. They work with plants, stones, flowers, trees, the elemental people, the gnomes and the fairies.
Eclectic Witch: Doesn't follow a particular religion or tradition. They study and learn from many different systems and use what works best for them.
British Traditional Witch: A mix of Celtic and Gardenarian beliefs. They train through a degree process and the covens are usually co-ed.
Alexandrian Tradition: They are said to be modified Gardenarian.
Gardenarian Tradition: Follow a structured root in ceremony and practice. They aren't as much vocal as others and have a fairly foundational set of customs.
Dianic Tradition: Includes a lot of different traditions in one. Their prime focus now-a-days is the Goddess. It is the more feminist side of 'The Craft'.
Pictish Witchcraft: It's originally from Scotland and is a solitary form of The Craft. It is more magickal in nature than it is in religion.
Hereditary Witch: Someone who has been taught the 'Old Religion' through the generations of their family.
Caledonii Tradition: Also known as the Hecatine Tradition, it's the denomination of The Craft with a Scottish origin.
Pow-Wow: Comes from South Central Pennsylvania and is a system based on a 400 year old Elite German magick. They concentrate on simple faith healing.
Solitary Witch: This is one who practices alone, without a cover etc.. following any tradition.
Strega Witches: Originally coming from Italy are the known to be the smallest group in the US. It is said their craft is wise and beautiful.
NOTICE it is called THE CRAFT
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February 8th, 2007, 11:57 PM
I have been a party to 4 Circles in 2 countries and not one call themselves witches......we are Wicca and we follow Wiccan. Male or female call themselves Wicca. And we all are Pagan. The Druids Ive met in England also follow that courtisy in calling us as we are......Wicca. Why are we so adiment? Because christians BURNED those they considered witches!!! THATS WHY!
I have been a party to 4 Circles in 2 countries and not one call themselves witches......we are Wicca and we follow Wiccan. Male or female call themselves Wicca. And we all are Pagan. The Druids Ive met in England also follow that courtisy in calling us as we are......Wicca. Why are we so adiment? Because christians BURNED those they considered witches!!! THATS WHY!
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February 9th, 2007, 12:03 AM
yes........my karma just ran over your dogma.
Although as I read more this woman isnt Wiccan or Pagan. Shes a political group.....but I'll read on.
Quote:
"We have no dogma, no authorized texts or beliefs and no authoritative body to authorize anything; nor do we want one." Would you want to live in a nation founded on these principles?
yes........my karma just ran over your dogma.
Although as I read more this woman isnt Wiccan or Pagan. Shes a political group.....but I'll read on.
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February 9th, 2007, 12:13 AM
enough for one night. Im in a warm mood and this is making me fustrated.
enough for one night. Im in a warm mood and this is making me fustrated.
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February 9th, 2007, 10:17 AM
Forgive me if I'm wrong, fellow pagans, but it sounds to me like we're all confusing the words "religion" with "lifestyle." I always thought that Wicca, rather than being an organized religion, is more of a lifestyle with a loose set of beliefs that are in common with all of the various branches of Wicca. For example, a person who is Vegan (they don't eat animal products) chooses to live their life in such a fashion that they believe they are not harming any animals. A vegetarian also chooses to live their life in this way, however instead of having a diet that consists of NO animal products, they can often allow themselves to eat eggs, milk, cheese, etc. The same idea exists in pagan religions. They all have common beliefs and ideals, for example the respect of the Earth. This doesn't mean they are all the same. I know for a fact that there are certain "cults" out there that DO worship evil things, but just because they are considered Pagan, doesn't mean that all pagans worship evil. Infact, I think very few do. I invite everybody reading this to attend a wiccan meeting, and if you are in any way an intelligent and observant individual you will know that the overall theme of these meetings is "love yourself and love each other." There is no "worship this" or "whorship that," it's about strengthening community through the means of worship.
Forgive me if I'm wrong, fellow pagans, but it sounds to me like we're all confusing the words "religion" with "lifestyle." I always thought that Wicca, rather than being an organized religion, is more of a lifestyle with a loose set of beliefs that are in common with all of the various branches of Wicca. For example, a person who is Vegan (they don't eat animal products) chooses to live their life in such a fashion that they believe they are not harming any animals. A vegetarian also chooses to live their life in this way, however instead of having a diet that consists of NO animal products, they can often allow themselves to eat eggs, milk, cheese, etc. The same idea exists in pagan religions. They all have common beliefs and ideals, for example the respect of the Earth. This doesn't mean they are all the same. I know for a fact that there are certain "cults" out there that DO worship evil things, but just because they are considered Pagan, doesn't mean that all pagans worship evil. Infact, I think very few do. I invite everybody reading this to attend a wiccan meeting, and if you are in any way an intelligent and observant individual you will know that the overall theme of these meetings is "love yourself and love each other." There is no "worship this" or "whorship that," it's about strengthening community through the means of worship.
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February 9th, 2007, 12:24 PM
Ive spoken on this subject as Ive said with 2 priestess' in two different countries. The consensus is that certan terms are PC and others inflamitory. I tend to side with the PC it feels better.
Thank You Amber Good Eye.
(I used to date an Umpire can ya tell?)
Quoting AmberEyes
Excellent idea. And it saves me from reading the rest of this nightmare of sn article. If anyone needs a letter of introduction or help finding a group in their area Id be more than happy to help them.
Forgive me if I'm wrong, fellow pagans, but it sounds to me like we're all confusing the words "religion" with "lifestyle." I always thought that Wicca, rather than being an organized religion, is more of a lifestyle with a loose set of beliefs that are in common with all of the various branches of Wicca. For example, a person who is Vegan (they don't eat animal products) chooses to live their life in such a fashion that they believe they are not harming any animals. A vegetarian also chooses to live their life in this way, however instead of having a diet that consists of NO animal products, they can often allow themselves to eat eggs, milk, cheese, etc. The same idea exists in pagan religions. They all have common beliefs and ideals, for example the respect of the Earth. This doesn't mean they are all the same. I know for a fact that there are certain "cults" out there that DO worship evil things, but just because they are considered Pagan, doesn't mean that all pagans worship evil. Infact, I think very few do. I invite everybody reading this to attend a wiccan meeting, and if you are in any way an intelligent and observant individual you will know that the overall theme of these meetings is "love yourself and love each other." There is no "worship this" or "whorship that," it's about strengthening community through the means of worship.
Ive spoken on this subject as Ive said with 2 priestess' in two different countries. The consensus is that certan terms are PC and others inflamitory. I tend to side with the PC it feels better.
Thank You Amber Good Eye.
(I used to date an Umpire can ya tell?) 
