Nature Bound Pagan

Why Do People Become Pagan?

Reasons why people chose to follow a pagan path vary from person to person. Some find themselves drawn to Paganism because of a dissatisfaction with (their) other religion/faith. Others study a variety of religions/faiths, and feel that Paganism is the most compatible with what they already believe. Some were raised in Pagan families. Regardless of the reasoning, majority of Pagans will tell you that they came to Paganism because they knew it was right for them.

Do Pagans Recruit?

No. We don't go door knocking, or pass out pamphlets. We will happily share information with you and answer questions, if you ask for it. Ultimately, we are not interested in collecting new recruits, and would rather a person come to Paganism of their own choosing, free from pressure.

Where Do I Belong?

Right here!

If you're new on your Pagan path, and you're serious about witchcraft, you belong right here. Below, I have provided a basic list of different types of Witches, and Wiccans, but ultimately, it is up to you to research the paths and decide for yourself. There are many more that I have not included, so be sure to check out other/unlisted paths as well.

 I do caution: don't be so quick to jump into a category. Paganism relies heavily on self-discovery, and self-responsibility. You are in charge of your own spiritual growth, and the outcome of it. If you truly want your path to be a positive and fulfilling one, don't cut your research short.

A witch is someone who identifies as such, and wholeheartedly believes that this is their personal path. And with that, I welcome you, witchling!

Types of Witchcraft

Cottage Witch: a craft based on hearth magic, kitchen magic, garden magic, and folk magic.

Kitchen Witch: a craft that is based in the kitchen, with cooking, canning, gardening, and herbalism involved.

Green Witch: a craft that is reverent of nature; it could include herbalism, veganism, faery magic, Irish folk magic, etc.

Hedge Witch: a craft of wild witches; witches who base their craft off of the powers they draw from the forest, nature, and wild places. Often times, folk magic is a large part of the craft. Practitioners are usually solitary, and are considered "traditional witches."

Pictish Witch: a craft based on Scottish beliefs and practices, involving little to no religious elements or deities, and instead focuses on attuning the practitioner with all forms of nature, animal, vegetable, and mineral.

PowWow Witch: often not included as a form of "witchcraft," it is included in this list for its significance in folk magic; a form of fold magic that was brought to Pennsylvania by the German. Popular witch Silver Ravenwolf has a background in this form of magic.

Strega Witch: sometimes called "authentic Italian witchcraft," this craft usually includes the teachings from Charles Leland's book "Aradia: The Gospel of the Witches;" also known as the Arician Tradition.

Traditional Witch: often follows science, history, and the arts as a foundation. Practitioners do not necessarily worship nature. Spirit work is usually involved in rituals, and the magic is more practical than ceremonial, with a greater focus on herbs and potions. Practitioners do not always believe in the law of harm none, but does believe in responsibility and honor.

Eclectic Witch: a craft that adopts various elements of belief from a range of different traditions, instead of following any one traditions; highly flexible and a popular craft, allowing practitioners to study and practice many forms of magical systems and apply what they believe works best for them.

Hereditary Witch: practitioners are born into a family of the craft and brought up around its teachings; initiation ceremonies are extremely personal and intimate.

Teutonic Witch: culturally made up of English, Dutch, Icelandic, Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish people; also known as the "Nordic" tradition.

Druidic Witch:  worshipers of mother nature; modern practitioners perform rituals in areas which nature has preserved: rural land, forests, areas untouched by humans. Practitioners often offer sacrifices to nature as a means of worship, using offerings of grain, flowers, etc.

Dianic Witch: established in 1921 by Margaret Murray, the craft holds a mixture of various traditions, with the prime focus being the "Goddess," and little to no mention of the "God." Practice is usually set around the phases of the moon; sometimes referred to as the "feminist movement" of the craft.

Mangu Witch: a witch native to the central African Azande people, gifted with the craft that is passed from parent to child, practitioners are often unaware they possess the craft as magic is performed in their sleep.

Appalachian Folk Witch: Appalachian practitioners often see good and evil as two distinct forces, and is sometimes considered a Christian faith. Practitioners believe they are blessed with paranormal powers to perform magic, but that there are some things their powers cannot cure; practitioners look to nature for omens and portents of the future.

Satanic Witch: a craft that follows the fundamental tenets and rules of the Satanic church and Anton LaVey, as it's general dogma; most practitioners do not worship a deity.

Types of Wicca

Traditional Wicca: any Wiccan tradition that follows a tradition started in the 20th century; Alexandrian, Gardnerian, and Seax Wiccans are considered "Traditional" Wiccans

Celtic Wicca: based on what was thought to be spiritual and religious practice of the ancient Celts of Europe. Irish and Scottish Wicca incorporate Celtic Wicca and vice versa.

Egyptian Wicca: Wicca that incorporates and centers around Ancient Egyptian beliefs and Pantheon; also known as Kemetic or Tameran Wicca.

Faery Wicca: based on the belief in the Faeiries from Irish or Celtic beliefs; another form of Faerie Wicca is based on a system developed by a Californian woman. Faery Wicca can be dark and not for the faint of heart; also spelled "faerie," "fey," or "fay," Wicca

Native American Wicca: Wicca that incorporates Native American spirituality including the Medicine Wheel, Animal Spirit Guides/Totems, and pantheon. Many believe Native American Wicca is not a true Native American spirituality because only Native Americans can have the spiritualy without culture appropriation.

Greek/Roman Wicca: Wicca that includes worship of ancient Greek/Roman pantheon. Practitioners can use a mixture of pantheon in their practice or stick to one matron/patron. Dianic Wicca could be considered a subcategory of Greek Wicca.

Russian Wicca: Wicca based on Russian beliefs. Gaining many new Wiccan followers, Russian Wicca is still a fairly new tradition in Russia.

Vodoun Wicca: Wicca that incorporates and is based on the traditions and practices of Haitian Vodou (Voodoo). Sometimes there is a use/reverence of Loa/Lwa and Catholic saints.

Hindu Wicca: based on Hindu beliefs and pantheon, and sometimes includes worship of deities such as Lakshmi, Ganesha, Kali, etc.


**Please note this list is not a complete list of the types of modern Witches/Wiccans. I may add to the list, but I will never be able to provide a complete list, as there is just to many to include.**