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The acknowledgements for this eBook are a little different from others I have

written. One’s vocabulary is created and extended by contact with so many different

sources that it would be impossible to remember them all, never mind name them.

Thus, I have gathered the words and meanings included in this basic dictionary,

during my lifetime as a Pagan.

However, special thanks go out to the following people for filling in the

definition blanks I found I had:

Lee Ann Farruga

Jackie Cosgrove

Raven Blackmoor

Michel Daw

Pamela Daw

Chris Holmes

A huge thank you also goes out to the many teachers who have blessed my

life so far and to all those yet to come.



Abracadabra

A word from the Aramaic Language meaning "I have created" and "through

my speech". A translation of Abracadabra can mean "created as I say". Hence

the reason it is used in magic.

Adept

Word for an individual highly experienced and proficient in a particular magical

craft.

Aeromancy

Divination by the interpreting atmospheric conditions, including cloud

formations, cosmological events and wind currents.

Aisling

Is an Irish name (female) meaning ‘dream’ or ‘vision’, pronounced ‘ash-ling’

and / or ‘ash-leen’.

Aka

The cord between the astral body and the physical body, this concept is

probably derived from the biblical reference to a "silver cord" connecting the

body and the soul.



Akasha

The fifth element of magic and the occult, this is the spiritual ether often called

the ‘Otherworld’.

Akashic Records

A concept named by Edward Cayce, which states that somewhere there is a

universal hall of data about magic, past lives, healing and spirituality. It does

not exist on the physical plane but on a psychic level. Some believe it can be

accessed on the astral plane, others feel it can only be accessed through a

visualization journey in the mind.

Alchemist

An Alchemist is someone who practices Alchemy, which is a philosophy and

an ancient practice focused on the attempt to change base metals into gold,

investigating the preparation of the "elixir of longevity" and achieving ultimate

wisdom.

Alchemy

A form of high magic stemming from the middle ages, noted by the attempts

of Alchemists to make lead turn into gold.

Alectromancy

Divination by a rooster pecking grain.



Alexandrian Tradition

A Wiccan tradition based on the teachings of Alex Sanders (1926-1988).

Alignment

Synchronization of mental and spiritual vibrations with a God, Goddess, or

astronomical body. Often the complete balance and centering of the chakras

is called an alignment.

Altar

A working area and shrine that Pagans use to perform most of their ritual,

devotions and spell work.

Amniomancy

Divination by using the caul. A caul is a part of the amniotic sac that clings to

the infant as it is born.

Amulet

A protective object, charged with protective energies through ritual or

meditation often used to ward off negativity.

Anthroposcopy

Divination by observing facial features.



Aradia

Daughter of the Italian Goddess Diana. Believed, by some, to be the origin of

all witches. Charles Leland (1824-1903) wrote the book “Aradia, Gospel of the

Witches” about Aradia and the practice of Witchcraft.

Archetype

An original type or model, which other similar things are patterned or

modeled, a prototype. An ideal example of a type, such as the Goddess Diana

would be the archetype of a Hunter Goddess. In Jungian psychology, Carl

Jung would describe an archetype as an inherited pattern of thought, or

symbolic imagery, brought forth from the past collective experience and

present in the individual unconscious.

Arithmancy

Divination by numbers (also Numerology).

Arthurian Tradition

A Welsh tradition of Paganism based on the lore of King Arthur (the "Once

and Future King"), Merlin the Magician and Guinevere.

Asatru

Ásatrú is a religious movement whose focus is on reviving the Norse

heathenism of the Viking Age - as described in the Eddas - prior to the

Christianisation of Scandinavia.



Aspecting

An advanced magical practice seen most commonly in a coven as opposed to

solitary practice. The practitioner attempts to manifest an aspect of the

Goddess or the God. This can be seen in the Pagan ritual of ‘Drawing Down

the Moon’ as well as in other Pagan religions such as Vodou, where the priest

often invites the deity to speak through his or her body.

Asperger

A bundle of herbs or a branch carrying dew or dowsed with spring or

consecrated water, used to sprinkle the water during ritual purification.

Astral Plane

A plane parallel to the physical world, travelled through by the astral body

during projection.

Astral Travel

The experience, whether spontaneous or induced, of travelling through the

astral plane in the form of an astral body.

Astrology

The practice of revealing the future by interpreting the arrangement of stars

and planets in relation to astrological theory and the zodiac.



Athame

The Athame is usually a consecrated knife used in rituals. It’s symbolic of the

element of fire and can be used while laying down circle boundaries and for

inscribing candles. Also a phallic symbol.

Attune

To bring different psyches or energies into harmony.

Augury

Divination based on signs or omens, often from the behaviour of birds.

Aura

An electro-magnetic energy field which surrounds living beings. An aura is,

usually, only visible to those born with the skill to see it, or those who

developed this ability. A visible aura contains various colors and tells about

the spiritual and emotional persona of the plant, human, or creature

surrounded by it. However, some say that an aura can also be felt, heard, or

sensed through other means.

Austromancy

Divination by the winds.

Axinomancy

Divination by a balanced axe or by a stone on a red-hot axe head.



Balefire

A traditional fire lit during Yule, Beltane and Litha. A fire used for magical

purposes.

Belomancy

Divination by arrows.

Beltane

A sabbat held between spring and the onset of summer, between April 30th

and May 1st if in the Northern hemisphere or on 31st October in the Southern

hemisphere.

Besom

An old fashioned broom made from a bundle of twigs attached to a handle,

used to cleanse and purify sacred space. Often used as a symbol of fertility at

a Handfasting where the Bride and Groom leap over the broom to seal their

commitment and to be blessed with fertility. Also known as a Witch's

Broomstick, Witches have been known to place a broom outside their door to

inform other Witches that they live in the house, kind of an old world calling

card.



Bibliomancy

Divination by random passages in books. Also called Stichomancy.

Binding

Using magic to restrain someone or something, or to 'bind' them to you. Often

done by winding a ribbon around an object belonging to the person being

bound or a photograph during a binding ritual.

Blessed Be

A term derived from the ritual of the Five-fold Kiss, it’s simply a blessing

commonly used by Wiccans and Pagans as a greeting or a goodbye.

Abbreviated as BB or B*B. ‘Bright Blessings’ appears in similar context.

Bletonism

Divination by currents of water.

Blood of the Moon

A woman's menstrual cycle, considered by some as an important and crucial

time for magic to be performed, especially when it happens at the new or full

moon.

Bolline; Boleen

A white handled knife used in rituals for carving and cutting magical symbols

into ritual objects. Often used to cut herbs in preparation for a spell or request.



Book of Shadows

A term coined by Aleister Crowley (1875-1947) for a book of rituals, recipes,

journal entries, laws and rules, and includes any other documents important to

a witch or coven. Each Book of Shadows is as different as the individual who

creates it.

Botanomancy

Divination by herbs.

Bright Blessings (see Blessed Be)

Broom Closet

Not meant literally, this is a term used to describe someone who is "in the

broom closet", or in other words, who is not public with their Pagan practices.

The ‘Broom’ reference relates to the Witch’s Broom. (See Witch’s Broom)

Burning Times

This is a term used to describe the execution of the witches during their

persecution from the Middle Ages, onwards. Most executions were in fact by

hanging, not burning. While it’s claimed that thousands and even millions

were killed, it is probable that a small fraction were actually witches. Many

were heretics or Christians accused of Witchcraft by those who disliked them

and stood to gain by their deaths. Some were midwifes who had been

discredited by the medical men of the time.



Candlemas

Alternative name for Imbolc. (See Imbolc)

Cantrip

A spell cast by a witch. It’s small, quick, and has minimal effects.

Capnomancy

Divination by smoke.

Cardinal Points

North, East, South and West. Often symbolized by a circle in magic, which

connects the points. Also represents the four elements and the watchtowers,

particularly in Wicca.

Cartomancy

A divination method created by using playing cards.

Catoptromancy

Divination by using a mirror.



Cauldron

A feminine symbol of the Goddess and also of life, death and rebirth. It is

associated with Cerridwen, a Goddess who brewed in a magical cauldron

from which a single drop was yielded each year. The consumer of her brew

would be granted great wisdom.

Celtic

Celtic polytheism, sometimes known as Celtic Paganism, refers to the

religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Celtic peoples of Western Europe

prior to Christianisation. Celts were early inhabitants of Britain whose culture

survived in Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, and Brittany.

Censer

A container in which incense is smouldered or burned. It symbolises the

element of air. Often a censer is used during ritual to "cense" or “cleanse” an

area, generally by moving the censer around the area and especially around

the circle as a means of purification.

Centering

The general term for grounding your energy through meditation, often before

rituals, to help harness and direct a balanced energy. Also useful during

stressful situations.



Cernunnos

A Celtic horned deity who is often considered the origin of the concept of the

Wiccan horned God. Symbolizes the power of nature, especially the domain

of forests and the animals that dwell in them. Also known as Herne.

Ceromancy

Divination by molten wax dropped into water.

Chakras

Energy centers in the body, which are best cleansed, opened, and balanced.

Too much or too little energy in one chakra can be the cause for disruption in

magic or frustrations in everyday life. Originally an eastern concept that is now

incorporated into some Pagan traditions.

Chalice

A feminine symbol of the element of water. This is used during ritual and,

once the waters of life which it contains is blessed, it’s passed around so that

everyone in the coven may bring the Goddess "into" himself or herself.

Channelling

A word for an entity talking through a human to convey a message to the

physical plane.

Chant

Repetition of magical phrases, syllables, or words to produce a desired effect

as well as bring the chanter to a deeper meditative state.



Chaote

A Chaos magician.

Chiromancy

Divination based on the examination of the hand, related to palmistry.

Chi

A Chinese term for the all-encompassing universal life force.

Circle

A protected area where ritual work takes place.

Clairaudience

Divination by hearing things inaudible normally.

Clairvoyance

Divination by "second sight".

Cleansing

Purification through a ritual bath (often with a handful of sea salt thrown in)

and through meditation to cleanse the psyche. Traditionally performed before

every ritual.

Cledonomancy

Divination by chance remarks or events.



Cone of Power

Psychic energy raised by either an individual, group or a coven and released

to perform a certain goal through magic.

Conjure

To summon entities from the spirit realm into the physical plane.

Consecration

The blessing, cleansing or positively charging of an object which is meant to

be used in magic or dedicated to a deity.

Corn Dolly

A figure made by plaiting wheat, similar to a poppet. It is symbolic of the

fertility, grain, and harvest aspects of the Goddess.

Correspondences

Materials used in magic, which relate to their specific goal. These can be

herbs, stones, moon phases, colours, numbers, etc. An example would be a

spell for removing something from your life performed during a waning moon.

Coscinomancy

Divination by sieve and shears.



Coven

A group of Wiccans led by a High Priest and/or a High Priestess who meet to

worship and practice magic. Traditionally limited to thirteen, though most are

significantly smaller. Other Pagan traditions call their groups by different

names. "Coven" and "Circle" are both popular among Eclectic Pagans. Druids

usually say "Grove" or "Henge" instead and Asatru use "Grange", “Kindred” or

"Stead." Often these groups represent a family of like minds and can become

a very close-knit micro community.

Covenstead

A place where a Coven traditionally meets. A Covenstead could be a home, a

field, or anywhere a Coven meets to work Magic.

Cowan

An outsider, someone who is not a follower of the Old Religion. A non-witch or

non-pagan. Formerly used in a very derogatory manner.

Craft, the

The Craft is a term used to refer to Witchcraft in general and often used as

another term for Wicca.

Craft Name

Some Pagans choose, or receive one as a gift. It is a special name, which

evokes their unique Pagan personality. Sometimes they take a completely

new name, while others choose a historic or ethnic version of their given

name. Some Pagans may use their craft name all the time or only during

ritual; some even go through a legal name change.



Crone

A term of respect used for a witch who has passed menopause.

Croning

A rite of passage into being a crone.

Cross Quarter Days

A term used for the four fire Sabbats (Samhain, Imbolc, Beltane, Lammas).

Some Pagans believe these are the most important festivals of the year,

which form the "cross" in the wheel of the year.

Crystal Ball

See Showstone.

Crystallomancy

Divination by a crystal.

Cunning Man

A practitioner of magic. He was relied on by villagers to bring a good harvest,

protect them from evil, and provide charms and medicines. The male

equivalent of a Wise Woman.

Curse

Conscious directions of negative energy towards a person, place, or object.



Dactylomancy

Divination by using a finger ring. (Or Pendulum)

Daemon

A Greek word for spirit.

Days of Power

Significant magical days around the year.

Degree

The level or status of a practitioner of magic. You must face various tests of

knowledge and practical experience in order to progress to another degree

within some traditions.

Deosil

Clockwise. Used often to describe movement in rituals. The opposite is

Widdershins.



Divination

Method of inquiring into a situation through the use of tools, some examples

of divination are scrying, tarot, runes, and oneiromancy. Divination may reveal

past events, present events or possible future events; it can also reveal

insights within a seeker’s own subconscious mind.

Dowsing

Divination by using a forked stick or wires called Dowsing Rod(s). Also known

as Water Witching.

Dracomancer

A practitioner of magic who uses dragons in their workings.

Drawing Down the Moon

Mainly a Wiccan ritual, which invokes the Goddess into the High Priestess by

the High Priest. Also, used in non-Wiccan rituals during the Full Moon in

which Witches invoke the power of a Moon Goddess, drawing it into their own

body.

Dreamtime

The Shamanic concept of a world, which parallels this one. In the mythology

of most indigenous Australians, a "golden age" when the first ancestors and

living things were created.



Druid

In ancient times it is believed that a Druid was a philosopher, teacher,

counsellor and magician. In modern times, a Druid is someone who follows

Druidry as his or her chosen spiritual path, or who has entered the Druid level

of training in a Druid Order.

Druidism

An ancient Celtic order of priests, which have undergone a modern revival

into neo-Paganism.



Earth Magic

A practical form of magic that involves drawing energy from Mother Earth (or

Gaia), the element or elementals of earth for rituals. (See also Gaian)

Earth Power

Defines the energy force or vibration that exists in many inanimate objects like

stones, water, fire, and plants. Can be controlled and used in magic.

Eclectic

A person (or the practice of a person) who combines attributes from various

traditions to create a unique spiritual blend that suits them best.

Elemental

1. A spirit formed of one of the elements. The 5 elementals are salamanders

(fire), sylphs (air), undines (water), gnomes (earth), and spirit (akasha)

2. Of, relating to, or being an element.

Elements

The 5 major elements in nature and magic. Earth, water, fire, air, and akasha

(or spirit), which encompasses all of the other elements and is not visible.



Elven Star

Seven pointed star associated with practitioners of "Fairy or Faery" Wicca.

Elixir

1. A magically charged liquid, which has a crystal or gem sitting in it for a

specific amount of time before it is ready to drink.

2. Also called ‘elixir of life’. An alchemic preparation formerly believed to be

capable of prolonging life and/or to be capable of transmuting base metals

into gold.

Empowerment

An individual's assertion of personal power, energy, force, and strength in all

fields; spiritual, physical, mental, magical.

Enchantment

A method of spellcasting, generally involving spoken words of power. An

enchantment can be put on something to gain control or authority over it.

Enchanted objects generally "carry" the magic put upon them with them, so it

does not cease to work but is continually having its effect.

Energy Vampire (see Vampire)

Esbat

A gathering for ritual work during the full or new moon.



Essential Oil

A plant oil, which is extracted through a complex process that generally yields

very little product, making it costly to buy true essential oils. These are

sometimes called for in rituals.

Evocation

Calling upon spirits or elementals to bare witness to a ritual or spell/request.



Faery

Alternative spelling for fairy, to distinguish it as a belief system. Faery

Witchcraft (also spelled Faerie or Feri) is a Wiccan tradition and was

developed in the 1950's and 60's, it originated with Victor Anderson (1917-

2001), who studied world mythologies extensively. There are several

branches of Feri Witchcraft, a recent example being the Third Road Tradition.

Familiar

A spirit or guardian who is close to a human being and considered a

companion in magic. The spirit often manifests itself in a sacred object or a

pet. This explains the misconception that all witches have black cats, which is

not necessarily true though a cat is a magical creature and often does

become a familiar.

Fate

The destined result of life after a sequence of fated or predestined events.



Five-fold Kiss

A Wiccan ritual element and traditional salute generally performed between

the High Priest and the High Priestess. This involves kissing five areas on the

body of the Priestess with the accompanying magical words:

"Blessed be thy feet, that have brought thee in these ways."

"Blessed be thy knees, that shall kneel at the sacred altar."

"Blessed be thy womb, without which we would not be."

"Blessed be thy breasts, formed in beauty."

"Blessed be thy lips, that shall utter the sacred names."

Full Moon

Phase of the moon when it has waxed fully. Some traditions believe it’s the

best time for spells involving psychic powers and for magic in general. Others

traditions believe that magic should be avoided at this time because a full

moon is very powerful.

Futhark

A Runic alphabet used often in divination. Divided into the elder Futhark and

the younger Futhark (which has fewer runes). The name is derived from the

old Scandinavian/Germanic alphabet based on its first six letters, which are

stick-like symbols.



Gardnerian Tradition

Tradition of Wicca based on the teachings of Gerald Gardner (1884-1964),

who was, essentially, the founder of modern Wicca.

Gaian

One who believes in the spirituality of the Earth (Gaia). May include some

Eclectic Pagans, Wiccans, Hellenics and others.

Genethlialogy

Divination by the stars placement at one's birth.

Geomancy

Divination by examining dots on paper, dirt particles or marks on the earth.

Glyph

A sigil imbued with magic. A figure carved in relief or incised, especially

representing a sound, word, or idea.

Gnome

An elemental that dwells in the earth plane. (See also Elementals).



Gods

Immortal beings, also called deities, worshipped by their followers and

invoked, or requested to join a ritual (depending on the tradition), for magic. A

"God" is male, whereas the female version is "Goddess".

Grammary

Written magic, including symbols, signs, Ogham and sigils.

Great Rite

This rite is seen most commonly in Wicca and marks the initiation into the

third degree. Sexual in nature, but can be performed symbolically instead.

Grimoire

A magical workbook that contains various information on rituals, formulae,

correspondences and preparation of ritual tools and space. Similar to a Book

of Shadows.

Gris-Gris

In African religious systems, a charm, fetish, amulet or talisman that protects

the wearer from evil or brings luck, usually it’s a small cloth bag worn on the

person. Inside is placed one or more of the following: stones, bones, herbs,

nails, oils, hair, grave dirt, or other personal items.

Grounding

Sending excess energy generated during a ritual into the earth, symbolically,

back to the God or the Goddess from which it came.



Halomancy

Divination by salt.

Handfasting

A Wiccan/Pagan betrothal or wedding. It is only legal if performed by a

registered clergyman/woman. Handfasting vows were meant to be renewed

annually although in mainstream Paganism this is now not the case. The

"Handfasting" part refers to the old custom of tying the celebrants’ hands

together with a ribbon to symbolize their union.

Handparting

Similar to a separation or divorce, symbolically the cutting of the bindings

created by a Handfasting.

Haruspicy

Divination by examining the entrails of animals.



Heathen

Members of several Germanic and Norse traditions, such as Asatru and

Odinism, prefer this term to the more general "Pagan." Unfortunately, it is also

used as a derogatory term for a Pagan, despite the fact that it's an inaccurate

generalization.

Hedge Witch

A walker-between-worlds, a non-Wiccan witch with a shamanistic path.

Hecate's Wheel

Hecate's Wheel is a symbol used by Hecatines, Dianics and Aquarians. It’s a

representation of the Goddess Hecate and of her three aspects: the maiden,

the mother and the crone. Hecate is connected to a maze, which spiralled

around like a serpent. This maze was known as the Stropholos of Hecate, or

Hecate's Wheel, and refers to the power of knowledge and life. This symbol

comes to us through the Greeks, who found it in the Chaldean Oracles. These

are texts from the 2nd century AD, which were believed to have originated in

Babylon. Hecate's Wheels are not commonly used as Goddess symbols, even

in Wicca.

Hellenic

Hellenic Pagans worship some or all of the Gods and Goddesses from the

ancient Greek pantheon (Titans, Olympians, Demi-Gods, Nature Spirits, etc.).

Some Hellenic pagans are strict re-constructionists, using the writings of



Homer, Hesiod and other ancient writers for inspiration, attempting to

reintroduce the ancient Greek forms of worship and devotion. Other Hellenes

are part of various pagan traditions but have felt a particular call to deities that

are part of the Greek pantheon and yet worship their deities in a modern neo-

pagan context.

Heptagram

A heptagram or septegram is a seven-pointed star drawn with seven straight

strokes. There are two ways of drawing heptagrams, they are sometimes

called the heptagram and the great heptagram. The second or great

heptagram looks like a pentagram with two extra points and is known among

Pagans as the Elven Star or Fairy Star, a sacred symbol to those who follow

the Faery tradition. This heptagram is also a symbol of magical power in other

Pagan religions.

Hereditary Witch

A person who is a descendant of a line of witches and has learned the Craft

from an ancestor. These traditions are often not recorded, except maybe in

Grimoires, which are also passed down, they also rely heavily on oral and

physical teachings.

Hex

Alternative word for Curse.



Hex Mark

Used by Dutch settlers to ward off evil and often painted on the outside of

buildings usually found on barns to protect livestock.

Hexagram

A geometric figure formed by two overlapping triangles, also called the Star of

David. While it is used in modern magic to invoke or banish spirits, it is

traditionally Jewish.

Hierophant

Hierophant is a term, which refers to a priest who interprets sacred mysteries,

especially the priests of the Eleusinian mysteries. An interpreter of sacred

mysteries or arcane knowledge.

High Priest

Male leader of a coven, or other Wiccan organisation, who takes on the role of

the God in some ceremonies and who has been initiated into the 3rd degree.

Abbreviated in written rituals as HP.

High Priestess

Female leader of a coven, or other Wiccan organisation, who takes on the

role of the Goddess in some ceremonies and who has been initiated into the

3rd degree. Abbreviated as HPS in written rituals.



Higher Self

Non-physical, true self. The enlightened, "actual" persona of the individual as

opposed to what the person seems to be or thinks they are in their physical

state.

Hoodoo

An African-American traditional folk magic.

Horned God

A Pagan ‘father’ God often associated with stags and wild man of the woods.

Also known as Herne or Cernunnos.

Hydromancy

Divination by liquid, especially water.



Ichthyomancy

Divination by fish.

Imbolc

A Pagan sabbat celebrated on February 1st or 2nd, if in the Northern

hemisphere or on 1 or 2 of August if in the southern hemisphere,st nd

celebrating the first stirrings of spring. Also known as Candlemas.

Incantation; Incant

An incantation or incantations are the words spoken during a ritual, either a

invoking or praising a deity, or with the intention of casting a spell on an object

or a person. A ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical

effect.

Initiate

A person who has undergone the rite of entry into a coven, circle, or other

organization.



Initiation

Admission ceremony for an initiate to gain entry into a coven or circle.

Generally in the form of a ritual with an oath of secrecy and/or allegiance.

Invocation

The bringing of a divine power, from the exterior, into a ritual or magical

working through chant or prayer. An invocation is generally an

acknowledgement of the deity and a request that they be present for the

working.

Inward Silence

The silencing of the emotions and thoughts that disturb the effectiveness of a

ritual.



Jinx, Jinks

Bad luck or to be cursed, hexed. A type of curse placed on a person that

makes them prey to many minor misfortunes and other forms of bad luck.

(See also Hex and Hex Mark)



Karma

A concept, that originated in Hindu philosophy and is used to explain injustice

and retribution. By karma, a trespass in this life will be punished in the next.

Essentially, "what goes around comes around". Actions bad or good will

eventually be returned to you. Some Pagans believe in Karma.

Ki

Japanese word for the universal life force, synonymous with the Chinese

term, Chi.

Kindred

An extended family or clan, a group of individuals, although not necessarily

related by blood or marriage. In Ásatrú and some other forms of Germanic

neo-paganism, a Kindred is a local worship group.

Kitchen Magic; Kitchen Witchcraft

A practical tradition of Witchcraft, that allows one to utilize household items

instead of the often difficult to obtain ritual items. This tradition often includes

spells, rituals and blessings made via the cooking process or the preparation

of a meal. Practitioners of this tradition are often called Kitchen Witches.



Lamen

A pendant with magical symbols inscribed on it, worn around the neck during

rituals. Its uses vary but generally it confers authority to the wearer within a

group setting.

Lammas

A Pagan sabbat celebrating the first harvest, which takes place on August 1st

or 2nd, if in the Northern hemisphere or on 1 or 2 February, if in the

southern hemisphere.

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Lampadomancy

Divination by observing the flame of a candle.

Leconomancy

Divination by observing the shape that oil poured on water makes.

Left-hand Path

A Pagan path that values the advancement and preservation of the self and

the pursuit of terrestrial goals, rather than the worship of intangible deities.



Levitation

The phenomenon involving suspending a body in midair without physical

bolster.

Litha

The Pagan summer sabbat, also known as the Summer Solstice. Celebrated

on 21st June (or thereabouts) if in the Northern hemisphere

or on 21st December if in the Southern hemisphere.

Lithomancy

Divination by stones.

Loa

An ancestral deity in the Vodou religion. (See Vodou)



Mabon

A Pagan sabbat, which celebrates the last harvest of the land. Also known as

Harvest Home, amongst other names. Celebrated on 21st September (or

thereabouts) on the Autumn Equinox if in the Northern hemisphere

or on 21st March or if in the Southern hemisphere.

Macrocosm

The patterns reproduced in all levels of the cosmos, from the largest scale

(macrocosm or universe-level) all the way down to the smallest scale

(microcosm or sub-sub-atomic). In this system, the mid-point is Man.

Mage

A master magician; often a Mage is a scholarly and skilled practitioner who

prefers that the only tools of their magic be their mind, ability, and spirit.

Magic

The art and occult science of changing events around you by manipulating

energy in nature, the self, and the spirit world.



Magical Name

A name chosen by the dedicant or initiate to symbolise rebirth into their new

path. Some covens keep magical names a secret, others use them instead of

their ‘Christian’ names. (See also Craft Name)

Magical Voice, the

The commanding, assertive voice used to read power words during rituals,

which allows no doubt or insecurity in. This applies whether the voice is

speaking tone, a loud whisper, or in song.

Maiden

1. The name of one of the members of a coven, generally the assistant to the

High Priestess.

2. One of the aspects of the triple Goddess (maiden, mother, crone) symbolised

by the waxing moon, creation, and the time between Imbolc and Beltane.

Margaritomancy

Divination by pearls.

Meditation

The practice of calming and inverting the mind to pay attention to the inner

silence, instead of the outer chaos. Some forms of meditation focus on the

outer chaos instead. This practice is accepted in almost all religions, but is

encouraged the most in Buddhism.



Merry Meet

A greeting commonly used by Wiccans and Pagans. It basically means

"Greetings". Abbreviated as MM. Originally a creation of the Masons but is

now widely use by Pagans.

Merry Part

A friendly phrase that basically means "Goodbye", used by Wiccans and

Pagans. Abbreviated as MP. Originally a creation of the Masons but is now

widely use by Pagans.

Metaphysical

1. Pertaining to or of the nature of metaphysics, "metaphysical

philosophy".

2. Without material form or substance, "metaphysical forces".

3. Highly abstract and overly theoretical, "metaphysical reasoning".

Metaphysics

A field of abstract thought and philosophy about topics not on the concrete or

physical level of understanding. That which lies beyond or above ("meta") the

bounds of regular physics. This includes subjects like existence, the soul, the

supernatural, astral travel and so on.



Microcosm

The patterns reproduced in all levels of the cosmos, from the largest scale

(macrocosm or universe-level) all the way down to the smallest scale

(microcosm or sub-sub-atomic). In this system, the mid-point is Man.

Mojo

A general term for magic, a magic power or magic spell. The charm that is

placed in a Mojo bag.

Mojo Bag

A small bag generally worn around the neck, which is charged with energies

towards a certain goal and filled with charms, herbs, and/or stones. Often

associated with Voodoo or Vodou.

Moleosophy

Divination and character assessment by interpreting moles on the body.

Monotheist

A person who believes in the existence of a single, usually omnipotent Deity.

Mundane

Not magical, not Pagan; mainstream. A term that is used to separate the

everyday from the Magical. For example: “My brother is a mundane, he

doesn’t know I’m a Pagan.” Or “This salt is not for mundane uses, it’s for

magical purposes only.”



Myomancy

Divination by observing the movements of mice.



Necromancy

The art of divination through communication with the deceased. The practice

of summoning the souls of the dead.

Neo-Pagan

Neo-Paganism is an umbrella term used to identify a wide variety of modern

religious movements, particularly those influenced by pre-Christian pagan

beliefs of Europe. A Neo-Pagan is a practitioner of a revived, or modern

religion, such as Wicca, Druidism, Asatru or Witchcraft. The term "neo-pagan"

is attributed to Oberon Zell-Ravenheart.

Numerology

Number symbolism, especially the idea that certain numbers have sacred

meanings.



OBE, OOBE

Out-of-body experience. The dissociative experience of observing yourself

from an external perspective as though your mind or soul had left and was

observing your body.

Occult

The study and science of things esoteric, secret, paranormal, and

supernatural. Related to metaphysics, "occult" means "secret" and refers to

hidden knowledge, such as the study of magic. "Esoteric" is a synonym.

Oenomancy

Divination by the appearance of wine poured in libation.

Ogham

The Celtic alphabet made up of twenty letters called fews, each representing

a different kind of tree and meaning. Often use as a divination tool like Tarot

or Runes.



Old Religion

A term often used for Wicca and Witchcraft. It was used because Witchcraft is

believed to descend from ancient Paganism. However, it is misleading when

used in relation to Wicca, which is a fairly young and modern religion based

on Witchcraft.

Omen

An omen (also called portent or presage) is a phenomenon that is believed to

foretell the future, often signifying the advent of change. A sudden occurrence

that is interpreted as being a sign of good or evil. Often it will be small yet

significant, a vase falling over or a cup of water spilling, for example. A sign of

something about to happen: "he looked for an omen before going into battle"

Oneiromancy

Divination through dreams.

Onomancy

Divination by the letters of a name.

Ophiomancy

Divination by observing the behaviour of snakes.



Oracle

1. A prophet, an authoritative person who divines the future and is the

source of wise council.

2. A prophecy revealed by a priest or priestess; believed to be infallible.

3. A shrine where an oracular God or prophet is consulted.

Ornithomancy

Divination by the flight of birds.

Ostara

The Vernal (spring) Equinox, also called Ostara, is celebrated in the Northern

hemisphere around March 21 and in the Southern hemisphere around

September 21, depending upon the timing of the equinox. The name Ostara is

from ôstarâ, a Old High German word. It has been connected to the Anglo-

Saxon Goddess of spring and rebirth, Eostre. Hence why the egg and the

rabbit are the primary symbols due to their natural connection with spring and

birth/rebirth.



Pagan

1. A follower of Paganism. Literally means "country dweller".

2. Something related to Paganism. For example: a Pagan book, Pagan

artwork, etc.

Pagandom

Part of the world inhabited primarily by Pagans.

Paganism

Any religion other than Christianity, Islam, or Judaism. Generally categorized

as an earth religion. Most, but not all, are polytheistic (having more than one

God or Goddess).

Pagan Standard Time

A slang term for Pagans who cannot arrive at an event on time. Abbreviated

as PST.

Palmistry

Divination by reading the lines and aspects of the hand.



Pallomancy

Divination with a pendulum.

Pantheon

A hierarchy of Gods and Goddesses in a particular religious structure, such as

the Greek pantheon, the Roman pantheon, etc.

Pantheist

One who believes in universal, immanent divinity, a divine presence in all

places, people, and things.

Panentheist

One who combines the tenets of theism and pantheism, believing that divinity

is both immanent and transcendent.

Past Life Regression

A technique used by hypnotists to lead a person in a trance, which allows

them to supposedly recall events from previous lives, when their soul was in a

different physical body at another time period and place.

Pendulum

A tool often used to communicate with spirits or divine. Generally shown as a

weight of crystal, metal, wood or stone suspended on a cord. Divines answers

depending on how it swings when a question is asked. (See also Divination)

Pentacle

A five pointed, upright star with a circle around it.



Pentagram

A five-pointed star drawn with a single line. Upright, it resembles a human

figure, with spirit taking the highest importance. Inverted (upside-down) it is

often considered a satanic symbol, this is not always true, though. In Wicca

an inverted pentagram is a sign used by a second-degree initiate to symbolise

their progress and the facing of the "dark" side of life. When inverted, it

represents the elements taking precedence over spirit.

Pecti-Wita

Supposedly derived very loosely from the Neo-Pagan Wiccan tradition and

based on the Scot’s, or rather the Pict’s, hereditary Craft. There is some

disbelief of its existence and it’s rumoured to be created by Raymond

Buckland. (See also Witta)

Pegomancy

Divination by fountains.

Pessomancy

Divination by pebbles.

Philtre

A love potion, a magic potion or charm.

Phrenology

Divination by the bumps on the head. Once an accepted science but now

considered a pseudo science.



Polytheist

One who believes in the existence of multiple Gods, Goddesses, and/or other

divine entities. This includes duotheism, the belief in a matched pair of divine

entities.

Projective Hand

A term often used in ritualism to describe your most powerful hand, generally

the one you write with.

Prophet

A prophet is a person who has been contacted by the supernatural or the

divine, and serves as an intermediary with humanity, imparting the knowledge

from the entity to other humans. The message that the prophet conveys is

called a prophecy. One who receives inspiration, information, or insights into

the future from a divine source. (Also see Oracle)

Psychic Awareness

The open state of awareness in which the conscious mind may tap into the

psychic mind.

Psychic Mind

The sub- or un-conscious mind which is receptive of psychic messages.

When we are psychically aware, the two minds link and we can intercept

these messages.



Psychometry

Divination by handling an object.

Physiognomy

Divination by the face.

Pyromancy

Divination by looking into a fire.



Quarter Days

Another term for the Summer and Winter Solstices, and the Spring and

Autumn Equinoxes.

Quarters

The north, east, south and west parts of the circle. Often representative of the

four ‘watchtowers’ in Wicca.



Receptive Hand

The hand, which has less power. Generally, whichever hand you do not write

with. This hand is used less in holding and charging ritual items, however, it

receives outside energy which is used to feed the magic.

Rede

A tenet, rule, doctrine, or law such as the Wiccan Rede.

Reincarnation

The rebirth of the soul or spirit after death into another physical form at birth.

Often-reoccurring lifetime after lifetime. Some Pagans believe the new

physical form can be either animal or human, whilst others believe only

humans can become humans and animals can become animals.

Rhabdomancy

Divination by a wand, staff, stick or divining rod.

Right-hand Path

A Pagan path that focuses on deities or divinity rather than the pursuit of

terrestrial goals.



Rite

A ritual. Also known as a Rit.

Ritual

A formal series of generally predetermined actions (mental or physical)

performed to access and direct energy toward the accomplishment of the goal

at hand. Any customary observance or practice. A prescribed procedure for

conducting religious ceremonies

Runes

A sacred tool of magic and divination, which the symbols are an alphabet from

ancient Germanic language. There are many types of runes, all of them

alphabets of some sort, Anglo-Saxon and Norse runes are just two. They are

usually inscribed on stones, sticks or bones and tossed randomly after

deciding a subject and then deciphered based on their positioning.


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Sabbat

One of the eight holy days of the Wheel of the Year, celebrated in some

traditions of Paganism.

Salamander

The elemental that dwells in the fire plane.

Samhain

A sabbat held on the eve of November 1st, also called Hallowe’en and

celebrated by most people (religiously or not) on October 31, if in the Northern

hemisphere, or on 1st May, if in the Southern hemisphere.

Sciomancy

Divination by shadows or ghosts.

Scrying

Divination by gazing into something, usually a reflective surface and

sometimes a crystal ball.



Seax-Wicca

A Neo-Pagan religion very loosely related to the Neo-Pagan Wiccan tradition

and supposedly based on a rough reconstruction of a Saxon tradition.

Developed and founded by Raymond Buckland.

Sex Magic

Sex generates a lot of positive energy, which experienced practitioners may

use to fuel certain spells, such as fertility or abundance spells. This is not a

technique for novices, nor should it be undertaken lightly.

Shade

The spirit of a being which refuses to leave the physical plane, another word

for a ghost.

Shamanism

Shamanism is an anthropological term referencing a range of beliefs and

practices regarding communication with the spiritual world. Generally

characterised by the ability of the Shaman to communicate with the spirit

world. Major facets of Shamanism are animism, possession,

prophecy/revelations, shapeshifting, and soul travel. A practitioner of

shamanism is known as a shaman

Showstone

A crystal sphere used for divination, especially scrying. Also known as a

crystal ball.



Sigil

A sigil is a symbol created for a specific magical purpose, usually made up of

a combination of several symbols or geometric figures, each with a specific

meaning or intent, and given spiritual "power" through prayer, meditation,

ceremonial magic, sex magic, or other methods.

Skyclad

A Pagan term for sacred nudity during Wiccan rituals. Not all Pagan traditions

use Skyclad during rituals.

Solitary

A witch who practices their tradition alone, instead of within a coven or group.

So Mote it Be

A phrase used in Wiccan rituals to close a chant or incantation. It literally

means, "It must be so" or "So it shall be". Wiccans also use this phrase to

indicate agreement with something another person is saying.

Sorcery

Magical practice, which involves summoning, binding or banishing deities.

Often a sorcerer (practitioner of sorcery) uses no tools.

Soul

The true identity of a human being, the immortal self, which surpasses death

and lives on into the Otherworld or Summerlands, some believe, to be

reincarnated.



Spell

The direction of energies towards a certain goal, generally with the use of

spoken words, candles, herbs and other tools.

Spellcrafting

The practice of creating spells by writing outlines, arranging correspondences,

and authoring incantations.

Spirits

Entities who are free of a physical bodies.

Spodomancy

Divination by looking at ashes.

Stoic, Stoicism

The core principle of Stoicism, which is conceived as an 'Art of Living', is to

'Live in Accordance with Nature.' This includes living in harmony with the

natural realm, as well as striving to express the best of our own human

nature. This reliance and trust in the Natural realm stems from the Stoic belief

in a pantheistic universe, rational, providential and conscious, called 'Logos'.

As part of, and participants in, the universal Logos, Stoics differentiate

between those things that are within our control, and those that are not, but

rather in the control of others, or of the larger universe. The ultimate goal of

the Stoic is to achieve 'eudaimonia,' or flourishing, a state of alignment,

growth and constant adaptive change. To do this, Stoics pursue all goals

through Virtuous action, where virtue means 'an excellent or rational state of



mind.' Thus Virtue is the only 'good', in that it is the only kind of action that will

lead to a life in accordance with nature. Its polar opposite, Vice, consists of

actions that are irrational, intellectually, morally and socially destructive, and is

thus considered the only 'bad.' All other types of actions and goals are

considered 'indifferent' to moral progress.

Strega, Stregoneria

A tradition of family practices, a collection of techniques, which can be

incorporated into one's personal religion. The practices are passed down

through the generations from older to younger within the family. In this

tradition there are no initiations or levels. Respect, honour, loyalty, hospitality

and responsibility are considered important as is ones hearth and home.

Family and ancestors come first. Understandably, most magic in this tradition

is performed in the kitchen.

Sumbel

A Sumbel (also spelt Sumble and Symbel) is an Asatru toasting ritual with

alcohol. The participants of the ritual are expected to speak and make toasts

as the horn of mead (usually) is passed around. There are three rounds to

begin with; round one: to the Gods and/or the Goddesses, round two: to the

ancestors and/or a personal hero, round three: for an Oath, Boast or Toast.

Being drunk at a Sumbel is consider bad form and very disrespectful.

Summoner

A male officer of a coven who position corresponds to that of the maiden and

who is an assistant to the High Priest.



Sylph

Also called Sylphid, believed to be invisible beings of the air, the elementals of

air. The term originates from Paracelsus, a Renaissance occultist.

Symbol

A symbol is something such as an object, picture, written word, sound, or

particular mark that represents something else by association, resemblance,

or convention. For example, a full moon with a crescent moon each side can

be a symbol for the Goddess in her Maiden, Mother and Crone aspects.

Symbols are used commonly in rituals to represent Gods, elements, goals,

and more. Often inscribed on ritual items to imbue them with magical energy.



Talisman

A magically charged object(s) used to attract a certain type of energy or a

particular type of person. Often a trinket or piece of jewellery hung about the

neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease.

‘Talisman’ is from the Greek telesma or telein, which means, "to initiate into

the mysteries".

Tarot

A form of divination used from the 15th Century onwards using a set of picture

cards, usually 78, being made up of two arcana, which are the major arcana

and the minor arcane.

Tasseography

Divination by reading tea leaves.

Theist

One who believes in the existence of divine Being(s), usually transcendent in

nature.



Telepathy

Unspoken (psychic) communication between two minds.

Thelema

Thelema is the Greek word for Will. Followers of Thelemic Paths do not

usually think of themselves as Pagan and base much of their information on

the works of Aleister Crowley (1875-1947). Pagans, particularly Wiccans, owe

a great deal to the magical progress made through Thelema and the Golden

Dawn, as well as the experimentation done by Crowley.

Theomancy

Divination by oracles.

Theurgy

Theurgy is the practice of rituals, sometimes seen as magical in nature,

performed with the intention of invoking the action or presence of one or more

Gods, especially with the goal of uniting with the divine and perfecting oneself.

Third Eye

The psychic eye, not physically visible, located in the middle of the forehead.

The divine eye, the spiritual eye, also known as the eye of wisdom in Eastern

spirituality.

Three-fold Law

A Wiccan principle originating from the teachings of Gerald Gardner (1884-

1964). It states that any action made by a person will be returned them three

times as powerfully, whether the action was good or bad.



Totem Animal

A spirit guide in the form of an animal. This tradition is derived from Native

American spirituality.

Traditions

Different types of paths or belief systems in Paganism or Heathenism. Each

tradition has a different set of rules and guidelines. When one chooses a

tradition, one must be aware of the facets of the particular tradition. Some

examples of traditions are Gardnerian, Alexandrian, Celtic, Faery, and Strega.

Transmutation

The work of alchemy, primarily to change base metals and elements into

precious things.

Tree Calendar

A Celtic system, which recognizes thirteen lunar months, each represented by

a sacred tree.


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Ululation

The part of an incantation or chant, which demands full vocal force and

volume.

Uncasting

Opening the circle at the end of a ritual, to uncast it.

Undine

The elemental spirit that dwells on the water plane.

Unmanifest

The unknown source of existence, it is said that some magicians take their

power from the unmanifest to use it within the manifest.

Uromancy

Divination by urine.



Vampire (Energy Vampire)

The practice of subsisting on the vitality of another. Commonly, this is blood in

vampire stories but in Paganism it’s a term used for the energy or life force

being sapped from another living being, either consciously or subconsciously.

Veil of Unknowing

The boundary between the manifest and the unmanifest.

Virtues

1. Codes of moral conduct. Asatru and (ADF) Druidry both have the sacred

number of nine virtues by which they live their lives, although they are of

slightly different content.

2. Magical properties of objects like herbs, stones, and creatures as was

assigned to them during their divine creation.



Visualization

1. Forming clear mental images, often used in magic to focus and direct energy

to a visualized goal.

2. Imagining a scene, a person, or an object with intense clarity. This is often

done through a meditation allowing the practitioner to enter an imagined place

to make personal discoveries.

Voodoo (see Vodou)

Vodou

Polytheistic religion derived from worship of Gods in Africa and the beliefs of

Catholicism. Practiced mainly by the West Indians. Voodoo is the alternate

spelling of Vodou.



Wand

A tool used in Wiccan magic, and some other traditions, which resembles a

rod and is used to direct and focus energy towards a goal.

Waning

The lunar phase when the moon is getting "smaller" (more crescent-like). This

is the time when magic that involves banishing things, breaking habits, and

getting rid of things is to be performed. Opposite of waxing.

Ward

A protection spell or ritual.

Warding

The act of placing a Ward.

Warlock

A derogatory term, which literally means "oathbreaker". A common

misconception that male witches are called warlocks. However, male witches

are no different than females in this respect and so they are simply called

witches.



Watchtowers

A concept derived from ceremonial magic, the four watchtowers each

represent a cardinal direction, element, elemental, and a colour. They are

commonly used in modern Wicca.

Waxing

The lunar phase when the moon is getting "larger" (nearing the full moon).

This is the time when magic that involves growth and bringing things to you, is

best performed. Opposite of waning.

Wheel of the Year

One full cycle of the seasons, in many Pagan belief systems the cycle begins

on Samhain as opposed to January. It includes the celebrations of; Samhain,

Yule/Winter Solstice, Imbolc, Ostara/Spring Equinox, Beltane, Litha/Summer

Solstice, Lammas/Lughnasadh and Mabon.

Wicca

A Neo-Pagan religion and a form of modern Witchcraft often referred to the

Craft. Most Wiccans call themselves witches, but not all witches are

necessarily Wiccan. Its disputed origins lie in England in the early 20th

century, though it was first popularised during the 1950s by Gerald Gardner

(1884-1964).

Wiccan

A person who follows or practices Wicca. Something related to Wicca. For

example: a Wiccan book, Wiccan artwork, etc.



Wiccaning

The Wiccan/Pagan equivalent of a christening. A Pagan baby receives a

name and welcoming into the family/tribe. Usually, the parents and/or a High

Priestess bless the child and introduce him or her to the God and/or the

Goddess, but not as a permanent dedication. That must wait until the child is

old enough to decide what religion he or she feels called to follow.

Widdershins

Counter clockwise, the opposite of Deosil.

Wild Hunt

The Wild Hunt (also known as Woden's Hunt) is an ancient folk myth

prevalent across Northern, Western and Central Europe. In all instances the

premise is the same: a phantasmal group of huntsmen with horses and

hounds in mad pursuit across the skies or along the ground, or just above it.

The Norse God Odin astride his eight-legged steed Sleipnir came to be

associated with the Wild Hunt in Scandinavia. Often seen as a spiritual

metaphor for a Pagan God acting as a harvester of the dead each year during

the fall and winter season. Some believe it is a bad omen to witness this and

stay indoors during this time. The Wild hunt can ride on any night between

Yule and Twelfth-Night.



Winter Solstice

Also known as Yule or Yul. Celebrated on 21st December or thereabouts if in

the Northern hemisphere or on 21st June if in the Southern hemisphere. It’s

the time of the shortest day and the longest night. Traditionally, the night of

the Wild Hunt in Norse Mythology. (See Wild Hunt)

Wise Woman

A solitary female practitioner of Witchcraft who was said to protect the cattle

from evil spirits, also give charms and healing salves to villagers in Europe.

The male equivalent is a Cunning Man.

Wita

A wise man, adviser and counsellor. (Not to be confused with Witta, see

below)

Witch

A male or female practitioner of Witchcraft. There are many types and

traditions of witches. A witch is not necessarily a Wiccan, though if a Wiccan

practices Witchcraft they can be called a witch.

Witch Ball

An 18th century tradition; a glass sphere hung in windows to ward off evil

spirits. This is said to be where the concept of the Christmas tree ornaments

came from.



Witchcraft

The practice of spells and magic, often involving the worship of many deities

or a supreme God and/or Goddess.

Witch’s Broom See Besom

Witch Wars

The regrettable use of vicious gossip and backbiting, which sometimes

surrounds a dispute within Pagan culture and is not restricted to Witches,

despite the name. The term "Witch War" can refer to online flames, letter

campaigns, fights in person, and so forth.

Witta

A branch of Wicca, said to originate in Ireland. (See also Pecti-Wita). An Irish

Celtic Witchcraft tradition with some Norse influences possibly created by

author Edain McCoy.

Wizard

A name for male ceremonial magicians rarely used for Wiccans unless they

are eclectic and use ceremonial magic as well.



Word of Power

A word or name, which is supposed to have great power when spoken, most

are almost impossible to pronounce to compound the difficulty of their use.

Working; Magical Working

Any act involving magic or ritualism.

Wort

An archaic word for herb.

Wort-Cunning

Having an extensive knowledge of herb lore and applying it.



Xylomancy

Divination by interpreting kindling or other wood pieces that can be found

ready for burning. Interpretations include where they are found, their shape

and type or how they burn.



Yggdrasil

In Norse mythology, Yggdrasil is an immense tree that is central in Norse

cosmology; the world tree, and around the tree exist nine worlds. It’s the tree,

which holds up the world and the heavens, its roots lead to the underworld or

Hel.

Yule or Yul

The Pagan/Heathen winter sabbat also known as the Winter Solstice. (See

Winter Solstice and Wild Hunt)

Yule Log

The traditional log burned at the Winter Solstice, which is meant to stay alight

until the return of the sun on the day after the Winter Solstice. (See Winter

Solstice)



Zenith

The upper most top, highest point often associated with the cone of power

raised within a circle.

Zoomancy

Divination by observing the behaviour of animals.



A:

Abracadabra….5 Adept….5 Aeromancy….5 Aisling….5 Aka….5 Akasha….6 Akashic Records….6 Alchemist….6 Alchemy….6 Alectromancy….6 Alexandrian Tradition….7

Alignment….7 Altar….7 Amniomancy….7 Amulet….7 Anthroposcopy….7 Aradia….8 Archetype….8 Arithmancy….8 Arthurian Tradition….8 Asatru….8 Aspecting….9

Asperger….9 Astral Plane….9 Astral Travel….9 Astrology….9 Athame….10 Attune….10 Augury….10 Aura….10 Austromancy….10 Axinomancy….10

B:

Balefire….11 Belomancy….11 Beltane….11 Besom….11 Bibliomancy….12

Binding….12 Blessed Be….12 Bletonism….12 Blood of the Moon….12 Bolline; Boleen….12

Book of Shadows….13 Botanomancy….13 Bright Blessings ….13 Broom Closet….13 Burning Times….13

C:

Candlemas….14 Cantrip….14 Capnomancy….14 Cardinal Points….14 Cartomancy….14

Catoptromancy….14 Cauldron….15 Celtic….15 Censer….15 Centering….15

Cernunnos….16 Ceromancy….16 Chakras….16 Chalice….16 Channelling….16



Chant….16 Chaote….17 Chiromancy….17 Chi….17 Circle….17 Clairaudience….17 Clairvoyance….17 Cleansing….17 Cledonomancy….17

Cone of Power….18 Conjure….18

Consecration….18 Corn Dolly….18 Correspondences….18 Coscinomancy….18 Coven….19 Covenstead….19 Cowan….19

Craft, the….19 Craft Name….19 Crone….20 Croning….20 Cross Quarter Days...20 Crystal Ball….20 Crystallomancy….20 Cunning Man….20 Curse….20

D:

Dactylomancy….21 Daemon….21 Days of Power….21 Degree….21

Deosil….21 Divination….22 Dowsing….22 Dracomancer….22

Drawing Down the Moon….22 Dreamtime….22 Druid….23 Druidism….23

E:

Earth Magic….24 Earth Power….24 Eclectic….24 Elemental….24 Elements….24

Elven Star….25 Elixir….25 Empowerment….25 Enchantment….25

Energy Vampire….25 Esbat….25 Essential Oil….26 Evocation….26

F:

Faery….27 Familiar….27

Fate….27 Five-fold Kiss….28

Full Moon….28 Futhark….28



G: Gardnerian Tradition….29

Gaian….29 Genethlialogy….29 Geomancy….29

Glyph….29 Gnome….29 Gods….30 Grammary….30

Great Rite….30 Grimoire….30 Gris-Gris….30 Grounding….30

H:

Halomancy….31 Handfasting….31 Handparting….31 Haruspicy….31 Heathen….32 Hedge Witch….32 Hecate's Wheel….32

Hellenic….32 Heptagram….33 Hereditary Witch….33 Hex….33 Hex Mark….34 Hexagram….34

Hierophant….34 High Priest….34 High Priestess….34 Higher Self….35 Hoodoo….35 Horned God….35 Hydromancy….35

I:

Ichthyomancy….36 Imbolc….36 Incantation; Incant….36

Initiate….36 Initiation….37

Invocation….37 Inward Silence….37

J:

Jinx, Jinks….38 K:

Karma….39 Ki….39

Kindred….39

Kitchen Magic; Kitchen Witchcraft….39

L:

Lamen….40 Lammas….40 Lampadomancy….40

Leconomancy….40 Left-hand Path….40 Levitation….41

Litha….41 Lithomancy….41 Loa….41



M:

Mabon….42 Macrocosm….42 Mage….42 Magic….42 Magical Name….43 Magical Voice, the….43 Maiden….43

Margaritomancy….43 Meditation….43 Merry Meet….44 Merry Part….44 Metaphysical….44 Metaphysics….44

Microcosm….45 Mojo….45 Mojo Bag….45 Moleosophy….45 Monotheist….45 Mundane….45 Myomancy….46

N:

Necromancy….47

Neo-Pagan….47

Numerology….47

O:

OBE, OOBE….48 Occult….48 Oenomancy….48 Ogham….48

Old Religion….49 Omen….49 Oneiromancy….49 Onomancy….49

Ophiomancy….49 Oracle….50 Ornithomancy….50 Ostara….50

P:

Pagan….51 Pagandom….51 Paganism….51 Pagan Standard Time…51 Palmistry….51 Pallomancy….52 Pantheon….52 Pantheist….52 Panentheist….52

Past Life Regression….52 Pendulum….52 Pentacle….52 Pentagram….53 Pecti-Wita….53 Pegomancy….53 Pessomancy….53 Philtre….53

Phrenology….53

Polytheist….54 Projective Hand….54 Prophet….54 Psychic Awareness….54 Psychic Mind….54 Psychometry….55 Physiognomy….55 Pyromancy….55

Q:

Quarter Days….56 Quarters….56



R:

Receptive Hand….57 Rede….57 Reincarnation….57

Rhabdomancy….57 Right-hand Path….57

Rite….58 Ritual….58 Runes….58

S:

Sabbat….59 Salamander….59 Samhain….59 Sciomancy….59 Scrying….59 Seax-Wicca….60 Sex Magic….60 Shade….60 Shamanism….60

Showstone….60 Sigil….61 Skyclad….61 Solitary….61 So Mote it Be….61 Sorcery….61 Soul….61 Spell….62

Spellcrafting….62 Spirits….62 Spodomancy….62 Stoic, Stoicism….62 Strega, Stregoneria...63 Sumbel….63 Summoner….63 Sylph….64 Symbol….64

T:

Talisman….65 Tarot….65 Tasseography….65 Theist….65 Telepathy….66

Thelema….66 Theomancy….66 Theurgy….66 Third Eye….66 Three-fold Law….66

Totem Animal….67 Traditions….67 Transmutation….67 Tree Calendar….67

U:

Ululation….68 Uncasting….68

Undine….68

Unmanifest….68 Uromancy….68

V:

Vampire (Energy….69 Veil of Unknowing….69

Virtues….69 Visualization….70

Voodoo….70 Vodou….70


W:

Wand….71 Waning….71 Ward….71 Warding….71 Warlock….71 Watchtowers….72 Waxing….72 Wheel of the Year….72 Wicca….72

Wiccan….72 Wiccaning….73 Widdershins….73 Wild Hunt….73 Winter Solstice….74 Wise Woman….74 Wita….74 Witch….74 Witch Ball….74

Witchcraft….75

Witch’s Broom….75 Witch Wars….75 Witta….75 Wizard….75 Word of Power….76 Working; Magical Working..76 Wort….76 Wort-Cunning….76

X:

Xylomancy….77 Y:

Yggdrasil….78

Yule or Yul….78

Yule Log….78

Z:

Zenith….79 Zoomancy….79


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