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Alexandrian, founded by Alex Sanders and his wife Maxine, is an offshoot of Garnerian Wicca, founded by Gerald Gardner so the similarities are more prominent than the differences.
It is difficult to write general statements about both traditions as each has covens that may practice slightly differently than other covens in their own respective traditions.
Generally speaking:
Both are initiatory, have 3 degrees, are considered British Traditional Wicca (BTW) and are more formal and ceremonial in nature than say, Reclaiming Wicca. Neither accept or recognize self-initiations (usually).
A few differences: Alexandrians attribute the athame to air and wand to fire (Gardnerians athame = fire, wand = air), Gardnerians make more regular use of ritual nudity than Alexandrians.
What else can I help you with?
What writings does the wicca religion have?
Gardnerian: Gardnerian Book of ShadowsAlexandrian: Alexandrian Book of ShadowsStregha:Aradia, The gospel of WitchesSolitary (eclectic) Path:
What kind of Wicca are there?
There are many different "Traditions" of Wicca, including but not limited to, Gardnerian, Alexandrian, Dianic, Norse, Celtic/Druid, and Faerie.
Who founded the Gardnerian sect of Wicca?
The Gardnerian tradition was founded by Gerald B. Gardner.
What is an Alexandrian Wiccan?
An Alexandrian Wiccan is an adherent of a form of Wicca, Alexandrian Wicca, originating in Britain which practises ceremonial magic.
Who is credited with bringing Gardnerian Wicca to America?
Raymond Buckland
When did the wicca religion originate?
Many Wiccans regard their modern faith as the restoration of a nature-based spiritual tradition that reaches back through the earliest ages of pre-history. In the historical sense, the modern practice of Wicca began with Gerald Gardner in Britain in the 1930s, or, according to some claims, in the 1920s. Many different groups, schools and forms of Wicca branched off from that original group very quickly. Gardnerian Wicca and the related Alexandrian Wicca, continue to thrive today. Some feminist and other forms of Wicca now have very little in common with the Gardnerian tradition.
Who was the founder of the Alexandrian sect of Wicca?
The Pagan tradition known as Alexandrian Wicca was founded by Alex Saunders, the self-proclaimed "King of Witches", and his wife Maxine.
Is witchcraft a feminist thing?
Like every other religion or faith tradition, witchcraft has many varieties. Dianic Wicca is a Goddess-centered tradition, and consciously feminist. Alexandrian Wicca and Gardnerian Wicca honor both Gods and Goddesses, and include male witches. Many solitary Wiccans are also feminist. But it would be wrong to assume that all Feminists are Wiccan or that all Wiccans are Feminist.
What is the oldest wiccan tradition?
That would be Gardnerian, as it was Dr. Gerald B. Gardner who invented Wicca.
What are the branches of wicca?
There are hundreds of different branches of Wicca, each with its own beliefs,ideals etc. They are often referred to as Neo-Pagan since they are generally a reconstruction and/or modification of ancient beliefs. Celtic,Dianic,Faery,Electic,Green,Solitary,Frosts,Gardnerian,Seax are just a very few of the Branches. Re: Also, remember that Wicca is a branch with the group of Pagan religons. Not to be confused with being a Witch or witchcraft. (sometimes known as the Craft to its practicers)
Is wicca night magic?
Wicca is not classified as black nor white, but I understand what you mean. Eight words the Wiccan rede fulfil--an' it harm none, do as you will. Meaning, it is illegal to harm anyone, emotionally or physically, with magick or by our own hands or words. We aren't Satanists, or voodooers (well, most of us don't do voodoo) Wicca is simply controlling energy through deities and the powers in elements. I hope that answered your question. ~Blessed Be~
What types of witches are there?
Gardnerian Wicca - Gerald B Gardner Alexandrian Wicca - Alex Sanders Seax Wicca - Raymond Buckland These are the three oldest "Traditions" of Wicca. There are so many different traditions of Wicca; many are unknown to the general public. (In Wicca we use the word "Tradition" instead of Denomination.) -------------------- Those are called Traditional Wicca. Apart from Traditional Wicca, there is a large number of wiccand who are... Solitary Wiccans Ecclectic Wiccans Most of the Solitary and Ecclectic Wiccans are Self Initiated
