Which Witchy Type Are You?

My first memory of a witch is Kiki from Kiki’s Delivery Service. I resonate with her even as an adult woman (maybe because my nickname is Kiki, and I have a black cat named Mugi 🐈‍⬛), but more so because of her incredible journey of overcoming self-doubt.

The Studio Ghibli anime feature came out in 1990, and centers around a young 13-year-old witch-in-training who leaves her hometown with her sidekick cat, Jiji. Together, they move to the cute town of Koriko, where she learns to control her abilities, growing into an independent young woman.

Whether you’re a witch, healer, medium, or psychic, this work is far from easy. I discovered my abilities in 2020, and over the past three years, I've dedicated myself to honing in on my powers as a past life reader and medium. Embracing the roles of both bedge witch and sea witch, it finally made sense how much I heavily rely on being close to the water and working with the phases of the moon.

Speaking of witches, where did they first originate from?

The Origin of Witches

Witches have been around for centuries, with each group having its unique history and practices. Believe it or not, the first known idea of a “witch” came about around 931 B.C. and 721 B.C., after appearing in the Bible. It was written that King Samuel sought out the Witch of Endor to summon the dead prophet Samuel’s spirit in hopes of defeating the Philistine army.

Fast forward to the 16th century, 80,000 witches were executed because they were considered wicked and the work of the devil setting stage for the the infamous Salem Witch Trials in the 17th century. While some have vilified it over the years, witchcraft is now practiced worldwide. Today, it's used today as a source of empowerment, healing, and connection to the divine.

With witchcraft on the rise, the question stands – which witchy type are you?

What type of witch are you?

🐈‍⬛ Traditional Witch

The Traditional Witch is someone who follows a more traditional witchcraft path. No, they are not a cult, they do not sacrifice animals, nor do they worship the devil. They may also use candles, herbs, and crystals in their work and adhere to the principles and guidelines of the Wiccan Rede or the Law of Threefold. Some traditional witches are Wiccan, but you do not need to follow this pagan religion to be considered a witch.

🫑 Kitchen Witch

The Kitchen Witch, also known as the “cottage witch,” considers their home and kitchen as their power place. Meal prep becomes a magical activity, and the foods they cook and bake can have a positive or negative effect on those who eat them. Some people believe that by cooking and baking with specific ingredients, herbs, and spices, we can attract good luck, ward off evil spirits, or bring about happiness and success.

🪵 Secular Witch

The Secular Witch identifies as a witch but doesn't believe in or follow any religious doctrine associated with witchcraft. They may use the same techniques and practices as other witches but don't attribute their power to any deity or magical being. For some, witchcraft is more about self-empowerment and using natural forces to create change in their lives. Secular witches often focus on witchcraft's psychological and spiritual benefits rather than supernatural powers.

🔥 Elemental Witch

The Elemental Witch works with the elements of air, fire, water, and earth. Each of the four elements has its own unique energy that the elemental witch can tap into during ceremonies and ritual work. They may be attuned to the elements in their astrological sign. For example, an elemental witch with their sun sign in Leo would work with the fire element.

🌱 Green Witch

The Green Witch works with earth spirits and elements, herbs, foods, and the natural world. Unlike other witches, green witches hone in on their gifts by connecting and understanding Mother Earth. They open themselves to the energies and work with their green thumb to bring abundance into their lives and those around them. Their work is focused on raising and renewing energy by working with the assistance of the greens.

🔮 Cosmic Witch

The Cosmic Witch works with the stars and other cosmic energies. They may use astrology, tarot, and other divination tools to connect with the universe. From moon magic to birth charts, cosmic witches have a gift for understanding stars and planet placements to read into past, present, and future energies.

🪵 Hedge Witch

The Hedge Witch can be one of many things – a psychic, herbalist, healer, medium, counselor, and Shaman all in one. Like kitchen witches, they find magical intent in everyday activities and are drawn to the natural world. They work with the spirits of nature to achieve their goals and often do it solo.

🌊 Sea Witch

Sea witches draw their inspiration and energy from the water and the moon. This type of witch centers their energies by using the body of water to cleanse, heal, and manifest. It’s an intimate relationship and connection that is very unique and requires a lot of grounding.

Keep in mind, you don’t need to label yourself as a witch to tune into your natural gifts and talents ✨