Which Wicca Tradition do you follow and why did you choose it?

Question

It is interesting to see all the different traditions. I am hoping to find one to follow. I am just starting my journey and thank you for all your answers.

Answer 1

I am a solitaty and follow the Irish/celtic ways. My family heritage is from Ireland so i naturally feel in tune with the roots of Ireland and the ancient beliefs that have been passed through the generations.
Blessed Be

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuatha_D%C3%A9_Danann
http://www.tylwythteg.com/irish.html
http://faery-wicca.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witta_(Wicca)
http://www.amazon.com/Irish-Witchcraft-Witch-Lora-OBrien/dp/1564147592
http://www.unc.edu/home/reddeer/classlog/boucls01.html


Raven.....I went to their website-I had never heard of them before, thank for sharing! Very interesting! So today I can say, I earned something. Thank you!

Answer 2

I follow a Pagan Tradition. Wicca is a bit too earth based for me.
I'm Eclectic Egyptian. I just kind of fell in to. I'm not formally trained or studied in it because my teacher has found me, but it all sits right with me so I roll with it. I do have strong callings from the Heathen trad that I want to look into when I have some free time, so we'll see.
Most everyone I know says when they found their trad they knew it. It just feels right.

Answer 3

I founded a group called "Pathwalkers of the Woodland Realms" when the local COG chapter was disbanded in Seattle after a dispute about whether all Wiccans are Pagans. We're definitely very eclectic and on the surface would probably not fit someone's dictionary definitions of anything. Our roots are Wiccan, Witchcraft, Shamanism, and Ceremonial, but unlike many groups, we don't have a one-size-fits-all set of beliefs or practices. We instead encourage everyone to follow their resonance: the God/desses, beliefs and practices that they are called to. We aren't a Coven (though members are free to form Covens if they wish); we are a Learning Fellowship. From our Constitution:

A tenant of many ancient religions states: “All paths lead to the top of the mountain”. This "path" refers to your personal journey towards spiritual evolution and enlightenment. Each individual’s journey is different depending on the choices made, the lessons learned, the experiences had, the roles played. But in the end, after many lifetimes of exploration, we all arrive at the mountain top.

We must all follow an individual Path that can only be known by that Seeker. Therefore the Seeker is responsible for his or her own spiritual development. Our mission is to offer a lantern to light that Path, and to provide a community of like-minded, caring Seekers. We accelerate the development of our individual divinity by working together. We are all surrounded by "Woodland Realms" here in the Pacific Northwest, those in the physical world, and those in an ethereal, spiritual place of mystery and discovery.

The most important qualities of a truly spiritual person are humility, respect and tolerance. No living human can truly define the Divine. We can only share our experiences, compare notes, spend quality time in deep contemplation, and try to be respectful and helpful to each other. It is every adult's responsibility to decide for themselves what they believe. It is also every adult's responsibility to respect other people's beliefs. I may not share your beliefs, but I respect your right to have them! I only ask the same respect in return.

We seek resonance among the members, so that the communal work is beneficial to both the individual and the group. This resonance both informs and empowers our work. We facilitate this growth by encouraging personal exploration of belief systems, pantheons, deity systems, and other expressions of personal spiritual experience. We are committed to facilitating positive growth for the Neo-Pagan community. We serve the larger Pagan community by providing opportunity for ritual expression, fellowship, and open Sabbats and socials.

Blessed Be! May you never thirst.

Answer 4

The Tradition I currently practice is NROOGD.

My hubby and I had each practiced a different oath-bound Tradition, and we could not practice together. We had some friends who were NROOGD, and we had attended some of their rituals (and had no trouble, either of us, with their theology or practice), and so we decided that we would pursue that Tradition. It allows us to practice together, and I deeply appreciate the scholarship that is required by the Tradition.

We are both initiates of NROOGD now. I don't know if either of us will pursue a Second with them, but it's a possibility for me.

Answer 5

Eclectic Solitary, sort of by default. I've never found a group that I wanted to work with, much less a Traditional coven (and even if I found a coven that I thought I was compatible with that doesn't mean they would be of the same opinion!)

Answer 6

When ever we move I always go in and bless the house before we move any our belongings into it. I do several things to cleanse the home of its previouse tenants. Then once a year I do it again. Sometimes twice if there has been bad energy in our home.

I started this years ago after we were overrun with negative energy in our home. My husband didn't put much faith in it at first, but I was desperate. So far so good!

I recommend it!

Answer 7

The coven I belong to is eclectic with a heavy Celtic influence. I chose the coven I belong to because it is the most balanced between Goddess/God I have seen around. My coven is a grandchild coven to Laurie Cabot, although there are a lot of differences between hers and ours (thankfully we don't spend an hour just casting circle).

Blessed Be )O(

Answer 8

Green WitchCraft Tradition. Fulfilling to me, helps me help others and includes a wide array of herbal healing information.

Feels right and True to me.

In the end, that's what matters!

Answer 9

I was trained in Alexandrian-influenced Eclectic and Gardnerian practice, and am currently back at Alexandrian-influenced Eclectic. It suits me, and I find it challenging and fulfilling to create new ritual components in response to different requirements.

Answer 10

I am at the eclectic state right now...that could change though, I am just starting out and to be honest, I am still trying to find my "heart".