Most of this info was taken from Silver RavenWolf’s "To Ride A Silver Broomstick".
I want to point out a few things. SRW uses the terms Wiccan and Witch interchangeably and synonymously, even though I believe
they do not mean the same thing. So some of her traditions are, arguably, witchcraft traditions as opposed to Wiccan Traditions.
Although all of them, almost, can be adapted to Wicca. Comments marked by asterisks are mine.
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, stones, flowers, trees, elemental spirits,
the little people, gnomes, and fairies.
CALEDONII TRADITION: Formally known as the Hecatine Tradition,
this denomination of the Craft is Scottish in origin, and still preserves the unique festivals of the Scots.
CEREMONIAL WITCHCRAFT: Followers of this tradition use 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. **I don't think this is a form of Wicca per se, but a form of magick and witchcraft.
DIANIC TRADITION: First pinpointed by Margaret Murray in
1921 in "The WitchCult 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.
ECLECTIC WITCH: Indicates that the individual does not follow
any particular tradition, denomination, sect, or magickal practice. They learn and study from many magickal systems and apply
to themselves what appears to work best
GARDNERIAN TRADITION: Organized by Gerald Gardner in England
in the 1950's. 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 (SRW) truly believe he understood
that the young needed the Craft as much as the Craft needed a new generation of people to survive.
HEREDITARY WITCH: One who can trace the Craft through their
family tree and who has been taught the Old Religion by a relative who was living at the same time. Channeling doesn't count.
How far one has to go back on the family tree to meet the conditions of the first part of this definition is debatable. Family
Trades (another name for Hereditary Witches) occasionally adopt individuals into their dynasty. This decision is never a light
one, and usually stems from the lack of offspring to carry on the line, or the high regard they hold for the person in question.
KITCHEN WITCH: You will hear this term every once in a while.
Basically, this type is one who practices by hearth and home, dealing with the practical side of religion, magick, the earth,
and the elements.
PICTISH WITCHCRAFT: Scottish Witchcraft that attunes itself
to all aspects of nature: animal, vegetable, and mineral. It is a solitary form of the Craft and mainly magickal in nature
with little religion.
POW-WOW: Indigenous to South Central Pennsylvania. This is
a system, not a religion, based on 400-year-old Elite German magick. Pow-Wow has deteriorated to a great degree into simple
faith healing. Although Pow-Wow finds its roots in German Witchcraft, few practicing Pow-Wows today in Pennsylvania follow
the Craft or even know the nature of its true birth.
SATANIC WITCH: One cannot be a satanic Witch because Witches
do not believe in Satan. ** I disagree with SRW on this point. I agree that you cannot be a Satanic Wiccan, however I do believe
you can practice witchcraft and Satanism together.
SEAX-WICCA: Founded by Raymond Buckland in 1973. Although
of Saxon basis, it was authored by Raymond himself without breaking his original Gardnerian oath. Raymond Buckland's contribution
to the Craft is a significant one. Not only did he develop a Tradition that is more than acceptable to many individuals, he
also has written a large volume of textbooks on different magickal aspects and practices of the Craft, thereby enhancing many
lives in a positive direction.
SOLITARY WITCH: One who practices alone, whether by choice
or circumstance, regardless of tradition or denomination. Also known as a "natural witch".
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 United States; however, their teachings are beautiful and should not be missed.
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. **Not to be mistaken for Asatru - a wholly separate
pagan religion**
For further reading on the different Traditions check out "Which is
Which" by Edain McCoy