I came across the term "woodwitch" today, it didn't come up in a search here so I wondered if someone could tell me what it means? I think I know what a kitchenwitch and a hedgewitch (both versions) mean but haven't come across this one before

heya

found this, don't know if it iexactly what you are looking for, but they do say they are Wood Witches

woodwitch

love
gina
xx

A man with bad personal hygiene.

Oh, sorry, 'W-itch'.

Dunno. New neo-pagan fad invented to make people ask 'what is it'?

Best wishes,

Marion.

[quote=Gorgana,Apr 4 2007, 07:12 PM]
heya

found this, don't know if it iexactly what you are looking for, but they do say they are Wood Witches

woodwitch

this appears to be related to robin hood - the son of Herne, and the woods of Sherwood.

Thinair

Thanks and now I know why the term seemed vaguely familiar, I came across that website ages ago when I was first investigating paganism. Although now I've forgotten where I heard the term yesterday.... maybe I should just go and get some sleep

That doesn't sound like its for me - they don't like to take on new understanding from other traditions. not keen on the word 'corrupt' here. an exploration combined with good ole commen sensee will detect most dodgey things.

fizzy.

Another off shoot? Now I have an enduring, and rather disturbing notion of "bush" witches cavorting through my head - ooer!

A wood witch is one perfect for keeping you warm ... when you chuck 'em on a fire to burn of an evening

Honestly that site listing "Sea or Water Witch, or a Hedgewitch and a Kitchenwitch. (To name just a few.) There are Celtic tradition Witches, Saxon Witches"

Generally I would take the name to mean a witch of the woods, one who feels most comfortable or connected there. But a witch shouldn't be defined from any one area since a witchs entire life should be effective all over. A kitchen witch is happiest in her kitchen brewing and making food stuffs, a garden witch happiest in her garden, a water witch happiest when drowning ... Sorry, it's just too much all the 'I don't think I fit because I can't be arsed to research properly so I'll make up what I think I am' witches. Witch pure and simple whatever you're happiest doing. Otherwise we'd have sex witches, no hang on, that's been done too

Well you would, wouldn't you, filthy heifer.

back to the topic at hand...

I guess it does exactly what it says on the tin, witches who are happiest working in forests and have a particular interest in tree lore.

Q

woodwitch: someone who is trying to outdo the hedgewitch at their local moot.

Still, woulda been handy back in the days of the inquisition. You coulda used 'em as kindling for the real witches, save on fire lighters

She turned me into a newt. I got better.

I would guess so too as its just another brand of New Age pseudo-witchcraft

I'm amazed no up and coming occultist (coff) with an eye to making a fast buck or three, hasn't just cut the cackle and set up yet another brand of "genuine" Witchcraft --> "New Age Pseudo Witchcraft"!
They could even cover all their options and aim it at the xians!

Oh so that's what I am!

Hey everyone I finally got a label..........
















Oh bugger I hate labels...........

And for the Ecclectics among us, might I suggest the label "Heinz 57"?!
(With apologies to Warhol,of course!)

Thanks

Do you get shrubbery witches that live in town centres?

Seriously I like the term wood witch and hedge witch. Labels are fine as long as you get to chose your own.

Heinz 57 varieties Witch?

Skegga

Witches with the Ancient Wissdom can often be found in the Wissling Woods of Wiss, where they worship the sacred bush. Amongst other things.

Heinz 57 eh?

Well you can keep your wood, hedge and water witchery because it can't hold a candle to the etherial powers of living in the pampas (without a terrific explosion)!

yours truly Quasi,
eclectic shaman of rarified swamp gases.

Well, I would, but which? Or am I a well wish?

It's been done in North America and called the "Universalist Church".