There are as many different kinds of witches as there are people. It's a very individual practice and each person has to find what works for them. There are traditions (which is what Krimsa listed) based mainly on different cultures or ways of doing magick. But, even within those there are many differences.

Now that I look at the list I never thought Hindu or Norse would be considered a type of witchcraft.

It would be interesting what the Norse did for witchcraft since that is part of my ancestory

I think it means witches who are Hindu. That list is kind of misleading. As Alexandrian and Gardnerian are actually two different kinds of Wicca. But, they list them separately from Wicca.

I think what they are saying is that these are all different spiritual focuses but they all have some connection with the baseline of Witchcraft. I visualize Witchcraft as the base of the tree trunk and these are all branches extending outward.

So it is quiet complex and see that it isn't easy to pose a question, for I am still waiting

but yes I must say that in order to practice witchraft one needs to kind of know what direction they are going first before beginning its studies.

What kind of witchcraft do you practice? This question applies for Krimsa also (that is if you practice it?).

And, some of those are magickal systems and not necessarily a name of a type of witch.

Okay I understand now

Well, you asked a really good question that we could discuss almost all day. So, I was going to leave it at that for now.

Let me get some more coffee and I'll try to explain my type of witchcraft.

Makes alot of sense to see it in this perspective

Yes, that's a good way to put it.

I shall also get some coffee with some choco leibnitz german cookies

And males can become Witches Smiless. I think James might have had some apprehension about that initially before he explored it a little more. It does not exclude men or force them out. Very often (but not always) there is a God and Goddess at the center and they are worshiped as Egalitarian deities for the most part.

The only time I have definitely known that to not be the case is in Lesbian centered Witchcraft where they worship a Goddess to the exclusion of the God.

I know many people are very skeptical about witchcraft because of the limit of education it provides for one in their everyday lives. On top of it how movies and television series make out of it many believe it to be somekind of bad omen practice. Then we can't forget the religous organizations who also ban it or call it devils worship or whatever they call it these days.

I mean I am a huge fantasy buff and love the Harry Potter Series and even enjoyed the Golden Compass by Philip Pullman. I was dissappointed that religious affiliations say such bad things about the creative minds of individuals.

In the long run no one will stop me from enjoying my fantasy that is for sure!

Now witchcraft can also be very benificial to people I think. Since there are so many different types, I would favor the kind that brings serenity, peace, and well being to the souls of others. It always amazes me when the Dalai Lama (of course not a witch) but nevertheless brings such peace to so many people around the world by just standing there in front of everyone laughing. Although he fights for peace on a daily bases and tries hard to get somekind of agreement with the Chinesse government with no success in the attempts each time, he still finds a way to smile and feel good about it all. I must have at least 5 books on him and can only feel good about what he writes each time.

Now to my question: What witchcraft emphasizes in such supernatural powers to bring forth of well being, peace, serenity, to others? Or do they all do this at a certain extent?

Okay, let's start with this so you know where I am coming from. And, mind you, some may disagree with what I write. I can only post from my own beliefs and experience. Disclaimer over.

Witchcraft is a craft. It is something you do. You can be any religion and practice the Craft. A good video to rent would be A&E Ancient Mysteries: Witches (2006) to give you a better idea of the history of witchcraft.

Most witches are some form of Pagan. Then within Paganism you have the Wiccan path, the Norse path, the Celtic path, etc. Think of it as Christianity. You can be a Christian, but then what kind of Christian are you? Catholic, Baptist, Lutheran, Protestant, etc. The list is endless.

So withcraft is the practice of The Craft and not a religion.

Dianic tradition. Ultra feminist, generally lesbian, and won't worship the God.

Yes I asked that question at one time, but never got a answer.

I always thought that woman are called Witches and men are called Warlocks. At least that is how I write it in my fantasy writings.

or even that a man is called a druid instead, but that could be a totally different witchcraft perhaps based in Ireland alone.

but in the long run I know realize that a man is called a Witch and not a Warlock.

Well that is a big difference to me. The practice of a craft instead of a religion. Germans are known for being great craftsmen

Okay lesson number 1 registered and the dvd is being ordered.

The perception of witches was changed from a positive and necessary part of a society to the negative image we associate with them today by early male dominated religions and then later, much more forcefully, by Christianity. Again, the video I mentioned above is an excellent source of information on the history of witchcraft.

Yes I think I know the history a little bit, but will order the dvd regardless for there will be an exact explaining of it

Okay, so for me personally.........

I am a Catholic witch. Now, no self-respecting Catholic would agree that I am Catholic, but that is the easiest and quickest way to define myself for people. I practice the spirituality of Catholicism while rejecting 90% of the dogma. What can I say...it works for me.

I believe it is Santeria that does this as well. Mexicans, I believe, have combined their Catholicism with the practice of witchcraft and I think those witches are called Brujas.

I practice European magick/witchcraft. And, I go to Mass and pray my rosary almost daily. So, the best way to "categorize me" is to call me a Catholic witch.