How do I know what kind of witch I am?

Answer 1

I know.
The unreal kind.

Answer 2

The first question is: do you know how to practice witchcraft? Are you grounded in the theory and the practice? If not, you're not really a witch at all -- just a hopeful seeker.

Witchcraft 101 would go something like this, at least as I was taught: All things in the universe are interconnected by energy, which some witches (including Wiccans) perceive as Divine in nature. This is how witchcraft works: by focussing my intent, and using sympathetic correspondances (certain herbs for courage, for example), I can create an amulet using those herbs which will stimulate courage in the person who wears it. Similarly, by using a lock of hair from a person who is ill, I can (with their permission) set energies in motion that will help them to heal.

It often takes years to learn the concentration and mindfulness skills necessary to become an effective witch. If you've already put in the work, what kind of witch you are is largely up to you. If you want to practice witchcraft in a religious context, you might look into a faith like Wicca. If you want to concentrate on healing, or divination, again that's up to you. If a witch is anything, he or she is self-determining and autonomous.

I wish you the best of luck on your path.

EDITED TO ADD: In response to Capernaum12's post... I'm sorry, but there ARE Satanic witches, that is, Satanists who practice witchcraft. We wouldn't count them as Wiccans because they do not fall within our belief system, but they are out there.

Answer 3

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 doesn'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.

Answer 4

You mean a good witch or a wicked witch? Neither, it's all BS made up by 22 year old freaks to get into the pants of fifteen year old dumb chicks.

Answer 5

Witch witch the wicked witch?

Answer 6

My daughter used to dress up like a witch, too for Halloween -
the way I see it, you only have two choices, really - the kmart witch or the walmart witch, unless you want to make your own, or go to one of those specialty Halloween stores.
They are a little bit more expensive, but really worth it - you'll look like a really real witch! Cool!

Answer 7

You mean which witch?

Answer 8

..If the house lands on you.... you are the Wicked Witch of the East.

Answer 9

you aren't one.

As soon as you learn how to control matter with your mind, then you might be one.

Answer 10

a mean one!