Top Pagan Paths
and Their Aspects
Welcome to this resource on the diverse world of pagan spirituality. Whether you’re just beginning or looking to expand your knowledge, here you’ll discover the rich variety of pagan traditions. Each path offers a unique way to connect with the divine, honor nature, and find meaning in life. From Norse Heathenry’s focus on honor to Wicca’s celebration of natural cycles, from Druidry’s reverence for nature to Traditional Witchcraft’s folk practices—each tradition carries its own wisdom and approaches. These descriptions are starting points, not rigid rules. Many pagans blend elements from different paths to create practices that feel right for them. As you explore, keep an open mind and heart, noticing which elements resonate with you. Your pagan journey is about personal growth, community, and deepening your connection with the world around you.
Norse/Heathenry
- Honor and personal integrity
- Hospitality and community bonds
- Wisdom and knowledge-seeking
- Courage and strength
- Ancestor veneration
- Wyrd (personal destiny/fate)
Wicca
- Balance of masculine and feminine energies
- Reverence for nature’s cycles
- Personal responsibility (“An it harm none, do what ye will”)
- Magical practice and ritual
- Connection to elements
- Observance of sabbats and esbats
Druidry
- Deep connection with nature
- Wisdom and bardic traditions
- Ancestors and land spirits
- Triadic thinking and symbolism
- Peace and justice
- Sustainable living
Hellenic (Greek)
- Xenia (hospitality/guest friendship)
- Arete (excellence and virtue)
- Moderation and balance
- Civic engagement
- Ritual purification
- Mythological understanding
Roman
- Pietas (duty/devotion to gods and family)
- Virtus (courage/excellence)
- Household worship
- Civic religion
- Divination practices
- Ancestral veneration
Kemetic (Egyptian)
- Ma’at (truth, balance, and order)
- Reverence for ancestors
- Connection to deities through ritual
- Importance of the heart
- Afterlife preparation
- Purification practices
Celtic
- Sacred relationship with land
- Tribal and familial bonds
- Sovereignty
- Poetic inspiration
- Seasonal awareness
- Otherworld connections
Slavic
- Rod (family/clan connections)
- Nature spirits and guardians
- Ancestor worship
- Hospitality
- Seasonal celebrations
- Community harmony
Eclectic
- Personal spiritual autonomy
- Intuitive practice
- Adaptation of diverse traditions
- Individual relationship with deity
- Personalized ritual
- Practical application
Hedge Witchcraft
- Spirit work and crossing boundaries
- Herbalism and folk magic
- Connection with the land
- Individual practice
- Animism
- Dream work and journeying
Hellenistic/Reconstructionist
- Historical accuracy
- Scholarly research
- Traditional ritual forms
- Theological continuity
- Community standards
- Cultural context
Shamanic Practices
- Spirit communication
- Soul journeying
- Healing work
- Mediating between worlds
- Working with power animals
- Community service
Traditional Witchcraft
- Folk magic practices
- Connection to spirits of place
- Working with the crossroads
- Non-Wiccan magical traditions
- Herbalism and natural magic
- Ancestral knowledge
Dianic
- Women’s spirituality
- Feminist principles
- Lunar connections
- Goddess-centered worship
- Healing from patriarchal wounds
- Community empowerment
Ceremonial/Hermetic
- Structured ritual practice
- Correspondences and symbolism
- Personal development
- Qabalah and esoteric knowledge
- Energy work
- Divine union through ritual