Beginners Guide: The different kinds of witches
Hello friend, so you want to be a witch huh. Well 1st thing you need to figure out is what kind of witch you want to be! There are many different kinds and you don’t have to pick just one. You may even starting studying one kind then realize it’s not for you and move to a different path. Whatever happens, happens and changing paths is all part of the journey so there is is need to be worried. This post will provide you with a brief description of SOME of the kinds of witches. This is not a complete list so if I missed a certain kind that you wanted to know about I apologize. If you have any questions about anything on this list you can message me whenever you like and I will try my best to help you.
Eclectic Witch: A witch who picks and chooses from many different traditions and creates a personalized form of witchcraft that meets their individual needs and abilities. They do not follow a particular religion or tradition, but study and learn from many different systems and use what works best for them.
Elemental Witch: A witch who practices by honoring/acknowledging and works with the 4 or all 5 elements: Water, Earth, Air, Fire, and Spirit.
Faery Witch: An eclectic witch who seeks to commune with faery folk and nature spirits in their magickal workings.
Green Witch: A practitioner of witchcraft whose focus is on the use of natural items and places.
Hedge Witch: They are a solitary practitioners of the herbal arts both, medicinal and spiritual.
Hereditary Witch: Also known as a Family Tradition Witch, it is someone who has been taught “The Old Ways” as a tradition passed down through the generations of their family.
Kitchen Witch: A practitioner of witchcraft who uses the tools at hand to work their spells and create their rituals and who deals with the practical sides of religion, magick and the elements. Some who hear the term “Kitchen Witch” may think it is a magickal art confined only to the kitchen or cooking, but it is much more.
Secular Witch: A witch whose witchcraft is non-religious.
Solitary Witch: One who practices alone, without a family or group and without following any particular tradition.
Traditional Witch: The witches who take the journey of traditional witchcraft, are interested in the old ways (pre-Christian), and are followers of history and the arts, building a foundation for their craft.
Sea Witch: Sea witches are believed to be able to control many aspects of nature relating to water, most commonly the sea. They specialize in water based magic and may worship sea Gods & Goddesses. However, in more modern times, sea witches can also practice witchcraft on or near any source of water: lakes, rivers, bathtubs, or even simply a bowl of salt water.
Cosmic Witch: A witch that practices magick closely related to the planets and stars. They may choose to study astrology and read a horoscope.
Tech Witch: A witch that uses technology in their craft. May like to keep an online Book of Shadow and make emoji spells and sigils.
Storm Witch: A Witch that connects with the weather. They get power from storms and work closely with the elements. Often good predictors of the weather and manipulating the elements.
I hope this helped to give you an idea of what is out there! Don’t be scared to try different kinds of witchcraft. That is how you will find out what you like and what you are skilled at. I wish you the best on your journey!
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