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Witchcraft Terminology Flashcards

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ABORTIFACIENT

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Herb or drug which brings on an abortion. Usually must be taken in very large, nearly toxic doses.

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ACOLYTE

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1) a beginner or “novice” as used in many magickal orders. 2) sometimes used to denote the lowest rank in the group.

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ADEPT

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1) a master of the magickal arts. A skilled occult practitioner. 2) One who has reached true enlightenment. In some Craft traditions, it designates a particular stage of initiation.

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AFFIRMATIONS

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1) a belief that repetitive “Positive Assertive Thoughts” will influence people & reality. 2) Also known as “Power of Positive Thinking.”

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AKASHA

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the omnipresent fifth occult element and omnipresent spiritual power that permeates the universe. It is the energy out of which the Elements formed and which embraces the other four- earth, air, fire, and water; and from which they stem.

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AKASHIC RECORDS

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1) the plane where all time and space meet, where one may find the answer to all things. 2) the source of “past life” memories.

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ALCHEMY

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1) Science of transmuting metals. 2)transmutation of Inner Self to a higher more Spiritual plane.

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ALRAUN

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a talismanic image made of rowan wood.

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ALTAR

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a table or sometimes any flat surface used to hold the symbols and tools during the performance of religious and magickal rituals. Sometimes the altar is round to Symbolize the Goddess, or square to represent the Elements. Best made of wood, and facing North East toward the rising of both Sun and Moon. Traditionally, the left 1/3 is reserved for the Goddess, the center for both Deities, and the right 1/3, for the God.

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AMULET

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a magically empowered object that deflects (sends away) specific, usually negative, energies. Generally, a protective object.

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ANAPHRODISIAC

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a substance, such as camphor, that reduces sexual desires.

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ANGLO-SAXON

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English of c.5th - 11th centuries

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ANIMA / ANIMUS

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Jungian concept that ANIMA, is the buried feminine element in a man’s psyche & that ANIMUS is the buried masculine element in the female.

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ANIMISTIC

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the belief that all forms of nature have a soul

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APHORISM

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a sparsely worded, and direct little saying. Ex.: ‘As above, So below.’

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APHRODISIAC

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a substance that produces sexual excitement

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ARCANA

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1) Secret knowledge. 2) used to denote a classification of the cards in a TAROT deck of cards.

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ARCHETYPES

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the original pattern or model from which all things of the same kind are copied or on which they are based; a model or first form; prototype

(in Jungian psychology) a collectively inherited unconscious idea, pattern of thought, image, etc., universally present in individual psyches.

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AROMATHERAPY

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the use of natural oils that have a pleasant smell to make a person feel better especially by rubbing the oils into the skin

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”AS ABOVE, SO BELOW.”

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this saying means that universal & natural laws apply to inner & outer consciousness. That everything is connected and is part of everything else. That which is above or below are reflections of the other.

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ASPECTS

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qualities or characteristics of something

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ASPECTING

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when a person during a ritual or magickal exercise, manifests aspects of a God/dess, with/in themselves.

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ASTRAL

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a realm of existence parallel to physical reality but slightly apart from it. In this realm, both time and space may be traversed by the nonmaterial body. A wide variety of entities inhabit the astral; elementals, phantasms, ghosts and the conscious or dreaming presences of living individuals.

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ASTRAL PLANES

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various worlds or other dimensions which are co-existent with the earth plane.

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ASTRAL PROJECTION

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transferring the consciousness from the physical body to the Astral Body. The act of separating the consciousness from the physical body and moving it about at will.

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ASTROLOGY

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1) the belief that the relative positions of planets, planetoids and stars, can influence events & behavior surrounding us. 2) the method used in calculating these related happenings.

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ASTROLOGY, NATAL

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refers to calculating the planetary influences at the time of the subject’s birth.

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ATAVISM, ATAVISTIC

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refers to characteristics of all living organisms, that has a hereditary characteristic trait or deformity which shows up after having skipped a generation or more. The reversion to the original type, like if you plant a hybrid seed but it grows up like its wild ancestor.

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ATHAME

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the Witch’s traditional magical tool, the consecrated, black-handled dagger. It is never used to cut, but can be used to defend; a personal knife, usually made of steel and is double bladed or edged; with a black handle. Double edged to Symbolize that power works both ways: healing & harming, creation & destruction; light & dark. Both sides necessary & both sides needing to be controlled. The black absorbs power. The owner often engraves magick symbols into the metal. A magickal tool associated with change makes it the symbol of the Element - Fire, and its phallic nature links it to the God. It’s direction is the South.

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AURA

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the colored, low level energy field that surrounds living tissue.

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AVATAR

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an advanced soul, who chooses to return to a physical body, in order to teach less evolved souls.

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BACULUM

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Witches rod, staff, wand or “broomstick” used in divination and certain fertility spells.

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BALEFIRE

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a ritual fire built for a outdoor Sabbat Festival. The Balefire is used for magickal purposes and is traditionally lit on Yule, Beltaine & Midsummer.

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BANE / BANEFUL

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that which destroys life. Poisonous, dangerous, destructive.

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BANISH

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the magickal act of driving away evil or negativity. A strong purification, sometimes associated with the removal of ‘spirits’.

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BARD

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An ancient teacher who taught by the use of poems and song.

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BARDIEN

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Welsh plural for Bards.

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BARROW

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an elvin or Celtic burial mound often used by covens for Sabbats.

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BCE

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BeforeCommonEra is the nonreligeous equivalent of BC.

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BELL

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An altar tool rung to ward off negative or evil and to evoke good energies. It is used to signal the beginning or end of a spell.

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BELTANE

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the festival celebrated on April 30th or May 1st. It celebrates the maturity of the God to manhood and the union of the God and Goddess, and her fertility. This Festival also marks the transition point of the threefold Goddess energies from those of Maiden to Mother

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BESOM

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broom, usually the round type.

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BEYOND THE VEIL

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a term pertaining to those things beyond our ‘normal’ 5 senses

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BIGOTRY

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willful ignorance.

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BIND

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To prevent another from casting spells

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BIRTHSTONE OR SUNSTONE

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the crystal assigned to one’s birthmonth, representing the Sun aspect. A natalstone.

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BLESSED BE

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a traditional greeting among Witches. Pronounced as three syllables.

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BOLLINE

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a white handled knife, single edged to reflect it’s working nature, and used in ritual purposes of cutting herbs, or engraving candles, etc. It is a working tool as opposed to the magickal Athame.

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BOOK OF SHADOWS

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a compendium of Witch rituals, spells, training techniques, procedures, guidelines, and other materials important to a Witch and/or coven.

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BRAZIER

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a thurible or incense burner.

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BURIN

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an engraving tool

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THE BURNING TIMES

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this refers to the period of history called the ‘Middle Ages”, when an arguable number of persons were put to death, suposedly for witchcraft. Burning was hardly the only manner of death, & witchcraft hardly the only reason. The Christian Church, during this time stamped out religious practices they didn’t understand, & added a great deal of wealth to their coffers

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CABALA (ALSO SPELLED KABBALAH or QABBALAH)

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collection of Jewish theological and philosophical learning commonly used as the basis for the Western Ceremonial Magickal Tradition.

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CABOCHON

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a cut and polished stone, with one rough face.

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CAPE

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an outer garment, thrown back behind the shoulders to cover the back

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CARDINAL POINTS

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North, East, South, & West

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CARTOMANCY

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the act of reading cards in divination work.

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CATHARSIS

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the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions; purgation

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CAULDRON

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an iron, fire proof pot or kettle.

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CE

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Common Era is the nonreligeous equivalent of AD.

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CENSER

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A heat-proof container in which incense is smoldered; an incense burner or any similar object.

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CENTERING

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the act of feeling solid, balanced and focused emotionally.

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CHAKRA

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(in Indian thought) each of the centers of spiritual power in the human body, usually considered to be seven in number.

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CHALICE

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A ceremonial cup or goblet placed on the altar. Represents the element water

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CHARM

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set of spoken, written or chanted magickal words. Also an object carried for its beneficial magickal influence.

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CHANNELING, PHYSICAL

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the action of psychic impulses on a physical level; such as using a tarot deck.

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CHANNELING, MENTAL

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the action of psychic impulses on a mental level; such as clairvoyance.

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CHARGING / TO CHARGE

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to infuse an object with power

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CHATOYANCY

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the property of some stones such as Tiger’s Eye or Moonstone; of showing apparent movement, illumination or opalescence, within it.

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CHEIROMANCY

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the act of reading palms, or PALMISTRY; in divination work. Pronounced, kie ro mancy.

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CHTHONIC

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1) of or pertaining to the depths of the Earth. 2) a type of Magick associated with the Necronomicon of H.P. Lovecraft

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CLAIMING

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Action of consciously/unconsciously of seeing an object you want very much, & placing a psychic ‘mark’ on it, that holds the item until you can get it

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CLAIRVOYANCE

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the ability to see things not normally perceptible to physical sight; means clear seeing

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CLAIRAUDIENCE

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the ability to hear things not normally perceptible to the physical sense of hearing

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CLAIRSENTIENCE

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the ability to perceive by feeling or having knowledge about an object

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CLOAK

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an outer garment that sits across the shoulders covering the back & coming across to cover the front, with a clasp at the neck.

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COMEHITHER

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The act of ‘calling’ something or someone to get in touch with you. Sometimes used in reference to an item that wants a person. Such as a crystal, that you feel compelled to buy; or a person you feel compelled to phone.

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COLOR BREATHING

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a method of concentrating on breathing various colors to have a mental, emotional, and physical effect on the body.

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CONCENTRATION

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focusing the mind on one object or idea so that nothing else exists during the period of concentration.

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CONE OF POWER

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the force raised from the assembled members of the grove or coven working in the circle for a specific purpose. Some raise power during ritual, then form it into cone shape & send it out on the world in a magickal spell.

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CONJURATION

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act of summoning non-physical entities.

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CONJURE

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to work magic, usually by setting up an altar or central concentration point and focusing the mind by chants, mantras or invocations.

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CONSECRATION

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To dedicate something with a specific purpose after first purifying it of all other energies

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CONTACT

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a non-physical being who acts as a guide and instructor.

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COVEN

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an organized group of Witches and/or Wiccans led by a Priestess, Priest or both, and joined through initiation.

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COVENDOM

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the area watched over by a coven.

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COVENSTEAD

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the home of a coven; the meeting place of a coven

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COWAN

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unwelcome non-Pagan intruder. Non-craft person, an outsider. a derogatory term for a ‘fake’ Pagan; a fool who doesn’t know what they are talking about.

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THE CRAFT

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the witches name for the practice of witchcraft

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CRONE

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The third aspect of the triple moon goddess. She is the hag and the wise woman, the darkness of night, and eventually death. She is the waning moon, the chill of winter, the dying of the earth.

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CRYSTAL

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any of the many types of gems, minerals and rocks, which are used according to their characteristic vibrations or qualities in Earth Magic.

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CRYSTAL BALL

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A round stone or glass ball used for scrying and divination

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CURSE

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a conscious direction of negative energy toward a person, place, or thing.

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CYMRY

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The Welsh name for the Welsh people.

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DAGDYNE

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Witch’s magickal sewing needle.

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DAWNSIO

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To dance

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DEDICATION

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a solemn promise or vow

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DEGREE

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A level of expertise

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DEOSIL

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a clockwise circle, it represents a building up of, or creation of energy & exercise. Opposite of Widdershins.

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DIVINATION

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magickal method of looking into the future or the past or seeking unknown information through the use of various oracles

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DOLMEN

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ancient structure of stone used as a burial space. Often used by a grove as a place of power.

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DOWSING

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a technique for searching for underground water, minerals, or anything invisible, by observing the motion of a pointer (traditionally a forked stick, now often paired bent wires) or the changes in direction of a pendulum, supposedly in response to unseen influences.

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DRAWING DOWN THE MOON

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the bringing of Goddess Power into one’s Self, especially during ritual.

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DRUID NEW MOON

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six days following the astrological new moon.

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DUALISM

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usually refers to the division of all things divine into two categories, female/male, positive/negative, light/ dark, cold/hot, goddess/god.

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EIDOLON

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a wraith or fetch. Witch power formulated into semi- intangible human shapes.

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ECLECTIC

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a mixture of beliefs borrowed from various Traditions and Theologies

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ELDER

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usually refers to one of advanced degree

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ELDER ONES

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in Pagan mythology worldwide, it is noted that there were advanced races who either died or migrated into other lands (planes) either before the coming of mankind or very early in the history of the Earth. They were considered to have great magickal powers

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ELEMENTALS

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naturally created beings which have sentience and usually intelligence. These include gnomes (Earth), sylphs (air), undines (water) and salamanders (fire)

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ELEMENTS

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the four basic manifestations of matter; earth, fire, water and air; also spirit or ether. These 4 essences are the building blocks of the Universe. Everything that exists, or has the potential to exist in the material universe contains one or more of these energies

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ELIXIR

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the liquid made by infusing a gem or crystal’s vibratory essence in a glass of water for a specified length of time

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EMPATH

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a person who can feel the emotions of other animate (living) entities, such as human, plant or animal. Some include inanimate objects

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EMPOWER / EMPOWERING

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the movement of personal energies into herbs, stones, and other objects.

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ENERGY

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the natural vibration or power that you tap into or raise, in spells & rituals. 1) There are those who think of the Energy, as something they raise or generate. 2) Others think this Energy is there for the trained person to tap into & direct.

116
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EPHEMERIS

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an astrology term, it refers to a collection of precise dates & calculations, of when certain planets were where & when.

117
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EQUINOX

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the time or date (twice each year) at which the sun crosses the celestial equator, when day and night are of equal length (about September 22 and March 20).

118
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ESBAT

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Pagan or Wiccan ceremonial time held at the time of the full moon

119
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ESP / EXTRA SENSORY PERCEPTION

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1) beyond the senses. 2) An awareness of events or emotions not present to the physical senses. 3) The sixth-sense

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ESSENTIAL OIL

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a natural oil typically obtained by distillation and having the characteristic fragrance of the plant or other source from which it is extracted.

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EVIL EYE

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laying a curse upon a person by looking at them.

122
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EVOCATION

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the act of calling or summoning a spirit; outside of the body

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EXORCISM

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the process of driving out negativities or spirits

124
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FAMILIAR

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a magickal equal but animal partner, it shows unusual psychic & intelligent qualities with its human counterpart. Not merely a pet. And sometimes a created Being from the Will of the person.

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FASCINATION

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casting a spell on someone when in close contact

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FEALTY

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dedication of service and friendship to another.

127
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FESTIVALS

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times for Pagan and Witch celebrations

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FETCH

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1) The spiritual or ghostly double of an animal or person. 2) An apparition. 3) semi-tangible human or animal shape formulated by the Witch’s power sent to do the bidding of the Witch.

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FLAME DANCING

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An exercise in Mind Control attempting to control from a distance, a candle flame; to make it burn steady & still, or ‘dance’. The ultimate goal being to snuff the candle.

130
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GAIAN

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a term which recognizes the Earth Goddess Gaia, as a living, breathing organism. Then everything else is part of it rather than apart from it.

131
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GEOMANCY

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divination from configurations seen in a handful of earth thrown on the ground, or by interpreting lines or textures on the ground

132
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GESTURE

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the hand or arm movement, that is the silent counterpart to spoken words or music.

133
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GOBLET

A

cup or chalice.

134
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GOD

A

male aspect which pervades all of the universe in vast interrelationships of every possible sort. He is the divine equal and counterpart to the Goddess.

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GODDESS

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female aspect which pervades all of the universe in vast interrelationships of every possible sort. She is the divine equal and counterpart to the God. Often depicted in 3 in 1 aspects of: Maiden, Mother, and Crone.

136
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GRAVE GOODS

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a collection of memorabilia, collected for someone who has just passed over, often then contained in a bag, then buried or cremated when the person is done. It can be things like pictures or herbs to ‘good wishes’ & spells of an easy transformation.

137
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GRIMOIRE

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a magical workbook with information on rituals, magickal properties of natural objects, preparation of ritual equipment. Many include a catalog of spirits

138
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GREENWICH TIME

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the time as measured on the prime meridian running through Greenwich, England

139
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GROUNDING

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1) The act of centering oneself in the physical plane. 2) the act of dispelling negative emotions and energies from the physical body.

140
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GROVE

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organized Pagan or Wiccan group similar to a coven but composed of members who are learning and being trained in worship and celebration; a group of individuals who follow Druidical teachings

141
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HALLUCINOGENIC

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produces hallucinations which are defined in many different ways such as delirium, seeing beyond the veil, going nuts, expanding your mind, etc. opinions vary as to whether they should be used.

142
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HANDFASTING

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In some traditions, it is a permanent joining while in others it is only for as long as both partners agree to be joined. There are 3 basic marriage handfasting: a year & a day; lifetime; and time & eternity. Unlike a marriage until ‘death do you part’, a handfasting will stop, if the love stops (usually).

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HEATHEN

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a person who does not belong to a widely held religion (especially one who is not a Christian, Jew, or Muslim)

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HENOTHEIST

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one who worships one God but does not deny the existence or value of other Gods

145
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HERB

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a plant used in cooking , cosmetics, medically and/or in magick.

146
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HERBALISM

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the practice of growing, gathering & using herbs.

147
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HEX

A

to work Magick to cause bad luck

148
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HEXENMEISTER

A

one who practices hexing

149
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HEXAGRAM

A

six pointed star or six sided figure

150
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HOROSCOPE

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a short forecast for people born under a particular zodiac sign, especially as published in a newspaper or magazine

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HYPNOSIS

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1) an artificially induced trance state resembling sleep, characterized by heightened susceptibility to suggestion. 2) a method of making close contact with the subconscious mind which may be self induced or induced by another.

152
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IMBOLC

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The festival celebrated Feb. 2nd marking the first stirrings of Spring as the Goddess recovers from giving birth to the God.

153
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IMMANENT

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means something abiding in, inherit of, a natural & inborn quality.

154
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INCANTATION

A

spoken charm

155
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INFUSION

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a liquid produced by soaking herbs in very hot water

156
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INITIATE

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1) cause (a process or action) to begin. 2) a Witch, Pagan or magician who has been formally inducted into the practice or priesthood of Wicca, Paganism or ritual Magick. 3) one who has experienced the initiatory transformation at the hands of other Pagans or Witches.

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INITIATION

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1) a profound realization and understanding within the mind and soul formalized by ceremony. 2.) a formal ritual or introductory process, or admitting; of a new member into a group (coven).

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INNER CIRCLE

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a group or coven composed of only initiates

159
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INNER PLANE TRAVEL

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technique of guided imagery wherein a symbolic, archetypal tale or legend is narrated and the listener follows along with personal thoughts and imagery

160
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INTUITION

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the ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning

161
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INVOCATION

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the act of summoning a spirit or deity and bringing it within your body

162
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KAMEA

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The Hebrew name for a magickal square; an array of numbers arranged in a square so that the sum of any row is equal to the sum of any column.

163
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LIGATURE

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a thing used for tying or binding something tightly; magickal binding of a person.

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LINKING

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tying together symbols and their power

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LIVEWOOD

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refers to a tree in which a dryad or wood sprite type being, is believed to dwell

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LIVESTONE

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refers to stones, mountains, cliffs, etc. in which a nature Being is believed to dwell.

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LUSTRAL BATH

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bath of symbolic purification for the soul and spirit which is taken prior to a ceremony. Usually salt is added for consecration and blessing.

168
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MAGE

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Old English for the singular, ‘Magus’ and plural, ‘Magi’; meaning a wise person. Can be a term of respect for a personal with great talent in a specific branch of magick

169
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MAGIC

A

the sleight of hand tricks, having ‘physical’, as opposed to ‘psychic’ exercise.

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MAGICIAN

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used in reference to one following a system of Ceremonial or High Magick

171
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MAGICK

A

art of bringing about changes in the physical world by the use of the power of the mind; action in accordance with will; “the Science and Art of causing Change to occur in conformity with Will”

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MAGUS

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Archaic meaning: a hereditary priest of Medes or Persia. General meaning is a magician or sorcerer. Most often used to refer to one advanced in magickal practice.

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MAIDEN

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1) the 1st aspect of the Threefold Goddess, symbolic for creation & beginnings. 2) an unmarried girl usually a virgin

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MATRIX

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a word in Crystal Magick that refers to the base of a crystal cluster

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MEDITATION

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The act of calming the mind and turning the awareness inwards for various reasons

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MEGALITH

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a huge, stone monument such as Stonehenge

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METAPHYSICS

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the branch of philosophy that deals with the first principles of things, including abstract concepts such as being, knowing, substance, cause, identity, time, and space.

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MONOTHEISM

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the belief in a single all-powerful god, as opposed to religions that believe in multiple gods

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MOTHER

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one of the aspects of the Triple Goddess, she symbolizes fertility

180
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MUNDANE

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of the earthly world

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MYSTERIES

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profound, metaphysical facts which underlie life, death, the nature of the world and the universe. Such truths must be perceived not only with the intellect but with the deepest part of the subconscious as well.

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NECROMANCY

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calling up the dead by Magick.

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NEOPAGAN

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or ‘new’ Pagan; a member of newly formed religions now forming worldwide

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NEOPHYTE

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a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief; sometimes used in a derogatory manner

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NODES

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In astrology, the places where a planet crosses the ecliptic. An ascending node is a crossing from south to north; & descending node crosses north to south.

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OBJECT LINK

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something belonging to a person; used in spells of Magick as the object link.

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OCCULT

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1) of or pertaining to magic, astrology, or any system claiming use or knowledge of secret or supernatural powers or agencies. 2) beyond the range of ordinary knowledge or understanding; mysterious. 3) secret; disclosed or communicated only to the initiated.

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OLD ONES

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1) a term used to encompass all aspects of the God and Goddess. 2) Alternative to Mighty ones, archetypal Witch gods. 3) beings which visited earth in the distant past.

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OLD RELIGION

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Witchcraft and Paganism; so called because they are either by lineage or spiritually, a system of beliefs which existed long before the Judeo-Christian religions

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ORDAINS

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Laws of the Craft, some for individuals & others for covens

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PACT

A

binding oath usually of the written type

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PAGAN

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General term for magic embracing religions

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PALLOMANCY

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Divination interpreting the movements of pendulum, often used in dowsing

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PALMISTRY

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the art or practice of interpreting a person’s character or predicting their future by examining the lines and other features of the hand

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PANTHEISM

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a doctrine that identifies God with the universe, or regards the universe as a manifestation of God

196
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PASSAGES

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an exercise of a significant transition: birthdays, getting over that lost love, initiations, moving to a new house, etc.

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PATHWORKING

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any of the archetypal guided journeys undertaken in inner-plane travel.

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PENDULUM

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a divinatory tool, consisting of a device hanging from a string

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PENTACLE / PENTAGRAM

A

traditional symbol of the five pointed star, used as protection or for invoking or banishing magickal forces and entities

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PENTON

A

pendant or neck-piece worn during ceremony for devotional and/or magickal purposes. Usually it is a variant of the pentacle design.

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PLEDGE

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the Pagan self-dedication to live by established Pagan morality.

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POLARITY

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the state of having two opposite, contradictory and complimentary tendencies, opinions, or aspects

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POLYTHEISTIC

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the belief of honoring the Divine through various God and Goddess forms or aspects

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PERSONAL POWER

A

the energies which sustain the body and are used in Magick

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POWER OBJECT

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a material object charged with energy and transferred into a subjects presence to effect a certain result.

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POWER POINT

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the center point of a Circle or of a Pentagram; also a point on the earth where water is moving up or down in the earth; also a point at which ley lines intersect.

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PRECOGNITIVE

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the act of knowing something before it actually happens

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RETROCOGNITIVE

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knowing something during or after an event happens

209
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PROSELYTIZING

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the act of trying to convert another from their religion to your own.

210
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PSYCHOKINESIS

A

the ability to move objects by mental effort alone

211
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PSYCHOMETRY

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the ability to receive & interpret vibrations from inanimate places & things

212
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QUARTERS

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north, east, south, west quadrants of a magickal circle or ritual area.

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RADIONICS

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a system of alternative medicine based on the supposition that detectable electromagnetic radiation emitted by living matter can be interpreted diagnostically and transmitted to treat illness at a distance by complex electrical instruments.; this system works with and on energy fields for, usually, healing purposes

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REGRESSION

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by hypnosis or other means, to cause the mind to remember or re-experience details of the past, or previous lifetimes.

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REINCARNATION

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1) the doctrine of rebirth of the spirit. 2) the process of repeated incarnations (lives), in physical form to allow the evolution of the soul.

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RITE

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a prescribed form of ceremony.

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RITUAL

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1) (noun) a system of rites, the order prescribed for a ceremony. 2) A ceremony or festival. 3) Specific movements and manipulations to produce desired effects.

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RUNES

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a letter of an ancient Germanic alphabet, related to the Roman alphabet; small stones, pieces of bone, etc., bearing runes, and used as divinatory symbols.

219
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SABBAT

A

A pagan festival which celebrates the changing of the seasons.

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SACHET

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a cloth bag filled with herbs

221
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SACRAMENT

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food, drink or sex which is partaken in the honor of a deity in either a formal or informal rite.

222
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SAGE

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a profoundly wise person; a person famed for wisdom

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SAINING

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A saining is a Pagan or Neopagan ceremony or ritual analogous to a christening or baptism for an infant; naming and presentation of an infant before the Gods

224
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SCRY / SCRYING

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1) the act of gazing into an object to still the Conscious Mind, allowing contact with Psychic Mind. 2) to practice divination by crystal ball, mirror or other transparent/ reflective surface

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SCRYING STONE

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a stone or crystal used to see the future.

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SEAL

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a design representing an entity, physical or non-physical.

227
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SEALING

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to contain raised energies into a spell.

228
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SECULAR

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denoting attitudes, activities, or other things that have no religious or spiritual basis

229
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SELF

A

with a capital ‘S’ is reference to one’s entirety of person,

230
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SEPTAGRAM

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A seven pointed star; same as a heptagram

231
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SEVEN PLANES OF EXISTENCE

A

some people follow the belief: that you reincarnate at least 7 times within 7 Basic Soul Stages. The stages are: infant, baby, youth, mature, old, transcendental, & infinite. The 7 Roles: sage, artisan, priest, slave, king, warrior, scholar.

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SHAMAN

A

Person obtains knowledge of the subtler aspects of the World by periods of alternate states of consciousness; A title given to either a male or female initiate of a religious priesthood usually associated with native American, African, Asian or Australian traditions

233
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SHAPE-SHIFTING

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the ability of a person to change into animal form or otherwise altar one’s physical features

234
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SIGIL

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an inscribed or painted symbol considered to have magical power

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SKY CLAD

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a term meaning naked, usually referring to state of undress while doing rituals.

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SOLSTICE

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either of the two times in the year, the summer solstice and the winter solstice, when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marked by the longest and shortest days.

237
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SORCERER

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a magician or wizard

238
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SOUND MAGICK

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has to do with energy raised by musical notes, or pitches, etc.

239
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SPELL

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1) A way of working some type of Magick; to make things happen by paranormal means. 2) a magical ritual or an act wherein a person actively bends & gives directive to energies for a needed purpose.

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SPIRITUALISM

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a system of belief or religious practice based on supposed communication with the spirits of the dead, especially through mediums

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STAFF

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a magickal tool, traditionally made of well-seasoned hardwood, straight, and owners height in length. Sometimes, chakra crystals are imbedded at the appropriate heights. A phallic and Solar symbol

242
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STARS, FIXED / WANDERING

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in Astrology; a Fixed Star is a regular star like makes up the constellations but a Wandering Star was a term meant for planets & our moon

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STAR OF DAVID

A

Jewish symbol which represents the united male & female. Consisting of 2 triangles, the one pointing up is the ‘male’ & the downward pointing one, represents the ‘female’; thus overlapping to form the ‘Star’

244
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SUN WHEEL

A

ancient eight-spoked wheel which symbolized the year, each spoke symbolizing one of the seasonal or cross-quarter festivals. It also bespoke the cyclical nature of all things. The sun wheel is still used as a protective talisman with many metaphysical meanings.

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SYMPATHETIC MAGICK

A

Magick that makes use of the rule that anything owned or used by a person retains a magickal link even when separated from the person.

246
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TABOO

A

forbidden object or exercise.

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TALISMAN

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1) an object empowered with magickal energy to attract a specific force or energy. 2) an object with protective powers or the ability to affect chance or luck, usually worn as a necklace.

248
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TAROT

A

a special deck of cards used for divination

249
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TASSEOGRAPHY

A

the act of ‘reading’ tea leaves in divination work.

250
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TELEPATHY

A

the act of thought transference

251
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TELEKINESIS

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the ability to move objects at a distance by mental power or other nonphysical means

252
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THEBIAN SCRIPT

A

the witches alphabet

253
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THEOLOGY

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the study of the nature of God and religious belief

254
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THRICE BORN

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an initiate; born once from their mother, once from the Cauldron, and once from the God/dess.

255
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THURIBLE

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an incense burner that hangs from a chain, and swung by a carrier, to spread its smoke

256
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TINCTURE

A

a liquid produced by soaking plant parts (herbs), in ethyl alcohol or vinegar, to produce a scented liquid or medicine

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TRADITIONAL

A

existing in or as part of a tradition; long-established.

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TRANSCENDENT

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existing apart from and not subject to the limitations of the material universe.

259
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TRIADS

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Prose writings of three lines containing morals and guides to daily living

260
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TRISKELION

A

this is a triple, overlapping triangle symbol and represents Fate(s). One side of each triangle is missing, and this gives an overall impression of movement & activity, of energy in action.

261
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VENENDUM

A

Pagan staff for ritual work

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VIBRATIONS

A

a person’s emotional state, the atmosphere of a place, or the associations of an object, as communicated to and felt by others

263
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VISUALIZATION

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the process of forming clear mental images by using the imagination and memory

264
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VITRIOL

A

medieval term for “sulfuric acid”.

265
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VORTEX

A

the whirling forces of a cone of power.

266
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WAND

A

rod or staff which is prepared so that it may be used for magickal or psychic purposes; usually to project some form of power. Traditional ceremonial Magick ascribes to it the power of control over the magickal element of fire.

267
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WARLOCK

A

1) a man who practices witchcraft; a sorcerer. 2) From Old English: A word for an untrustworthy man, an oath breaker, It’s thought to have come into usage by Witches to describe one who had betrayed them.

268
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GAURDIANS OF THE WATCHTOWERS

A

The 4 spirits or deities associated with the four elements summoned in their appropriate direction during the casting of a circle for ritual. They are there for protection.

269
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WIDDERSHINS

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1) to move counterclockwise within a ceremonial circle or ritual area. opposite of Deosil. 2) It is the counterclockwise movement around a circle, to disperse or banish energies.

270
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WISE ONES

A

the personifications of traditional God/desses and Hero/as, and ancient teachers.

271
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WITCH

A

a practitioner of witchcraft

272
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WITCHCRAFT

A

the practice of magick

273
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WIZARD

A

1) Old English meaning, ‘one who is wise.’ 2) practitioner of Magick, usually male, in Old English, meant wise one.

274
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BETWEEN THE WORLDS

A

other aspects & dimensions of the physical, spiritual, & psychological, etc.

275
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WORT

A

used in names of plants and herbs especially those used as food or medicinally

276
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WORSHIP

A

show reverence and adoration for (a deity); honor with religious rites.

277
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WRAITH

A

a ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially one seen shortly before or after their death

278
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XYLOMANCY

A

divination by branch or twig formations, as in interpreting their patterns on the ground, on trees against the sky, or in a fire as they burn.

279
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YGGDRASIL

A

Sacred ash tree that binds Earth with ‘Heaven” and the “Underworld” in Norse myths

280
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ZENER CARDS

A

a set of 25 cards each with one of five different symbols, used in ESP research

281
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ZENITH

A

an astrology term; point when a celestial body is directly overhead.

282
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NADIR

A

the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer; the lowest point

283
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ZODIAC

A

the twelve astrological signs each named for a constellation

284
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ZYZYGY

A

an astrological even when three or more planets line up

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