Witchcraft Paths

Merrie Meet and Well Come to A Little Bit Of Magick where today’s post is about some of the various paths we can elect to follow as part of our beliefs.

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Solitary

A solitary is a witch who follows their magickal path alone.  Many solitary witches are not initiated, they are self taught and do not belong to a coven.  Some solitaries have chosen this way because they have been unable to find a coven that they feel they are comfortable with. 

Eclectic

An eclectic witch is someone who incorporates a range of magickal styles in their practice.  These styles are often cherry picked from various traditions.  This type of witch is most often a solitary although some traditions are eclectic in their own right.  By being eclectic the witch has the choice to choose whatever resonates in you the most.

Hedge / Green Witch

This path is most often a mix of witchcraft and shamanism and this witch studies herbalism, nature, shamanism, healing lore, hearthcraft and natural (or nature) magick.  The term hedge is translated from an old English word Haegtesse meaning “hedge rider” – in other words between worlds.  Hedge Witches are often involved in working with spirits on “the other side”

Wild Witch

A very similar path to that of the Hedge Witch the main difference being that the path followed is more primal and wild.  These witches often hunt, trap or fish.  They offer thanks for the animal’s sacrifice and their role in the circle of life.

Kitchen Witch

One of the traits of a Kitchen Witch is to incorporate Magick in the more mundane activities in life, such as cooking and cleaning.  Meals are always cooked with intention and the ingredients are given correspondences.  Common among the intentions are love, harmony, peace and prosperity.  Cleaning often involves the intention of cleansing and protection and both the broom and the vacuum cleaner are regarded as Besoms.

Appalachian Granny Witchcraft

This style has its roots in the 1700s when the Irish and Scottish settlers brought their European traditions to the Appalachian Mountains.  The settlers formed a blend of magick and local Cherokee shamanism and thus the tradition was born.  The common practices among this style of magick involve working with the Fae, dowsing, healing, song and dance

Pow–wow

This is folk magick that is associated with the Dutch.  It is a European tradition although the name has been taken from the Algonquian for a gathering of medicine men.  It consists of a mix of Christian prayers, spells and basic rituals to cure rural troubles and minor domestic ailments.

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