A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W XYZ
Aboriginal: 1. The Pagan practices and
tradition of the Aborigines,
the native people of Australia
2. The Pagan practices and traditions of native peoples and
earth-based forms of worship.
Acolyte: The rank of a novice, a beginner, as used in many traditions, and which may also denote the lowest rank within a tradition.
Adept: An individual who is considered highly proficient within in a particular magickal system or tradition. It may designate a stage of initiation within a tradition as well.
Air: One of the four elements thought to
make up the universe; the others being fire, water and earth. In Wiccan
tradition, it is associated with the East, life, the intellect, thought, and the
color yellow on the physical plane.
Air Signs: The Zodiac signs of Gemini, Libra and Aquarius which
are considered to be ruled by the element of Air.
Airts: Literally meaning the winds in Gaelic. Each wind has its own color and direction. For the four cardinal points these are Black (North), Red or Purple (East), White (South) and Green-Grey or Brown-Grey (West).
Ajna: The
sixth chakra. The point in the middle of the forehead between the eyebrows, also
known as the third eye.
Aka: The silver cord which connects the physical body to the
astral body.
Akasha/Akashic Principle: This is known as the fifth element
of spirit, the ether from which the four basic elements are derived, and they
also return to this state when combined.
Akashic Records: The concept of imprints or recordings left in the akasha by every event. This was introduced by the world reknowned psychic, Edgar Cayce in the early 1900s. Cayce described it as a database that could be accessed through the mind. Psychics and occultists of advanced degree may see into past eventsand lives by "reading" the Akashic Records.
Alchemy: The medieval science based on the belief that the four basic elements make up all things and can be transmuted into other forms of matter. Its most famous goals were to turn lead into gold, to cure illness and to create substances which would grant longevity and immortality. From the Arabic al, the + kimiya, alchemy Its origin can be traced to the Greek Khemia, "of Egypt."
Alexandrian: A Wiccan tradition whose practitioners trace their line of initiation to Alex and Maxine Sanders, through a line of High Priests and High Priestesses, as written in the Alexandrian Book of Shadows. Alexandrian is an offshoot of Gardnerian tradition, but founded independently. It also includes teaching derived from ceremonial magick, Qabala, Egyptian and classical religions, and the teachings of Aleister Crowley.
Algard: A Wiccan religious tradition founded in the late 70's, by Mary Nesnick, of New York City. It combines elements of both Gardnerian and Alexandrian traditions.
Alphabet, Magickal:
Altar: An object such as a table used as a sacred point of contact between this world and the divine. Symbols, magickal tools and offerings are placed on it. It is the representation of the universe and the forces within.
Altar Cloth: The cloth which is placed upon the altar. In older Wiccan traditions it is black to represent the void from which the universe came forth. Modern traditions may have an altar cloth whose color appropriate to the season or is chosen simply by personal taste.
American Tradition: An offshoot of
Gardnerian Wicca, founded in the late 70's by Ed Fitch and several other
Californian Gardnerians. This tradition is sometimes referred to as Mohsian,
since two of the founders last names were Mohs.
Amulet: An empowered object used to avert or deflect danger,
negative energies and evil influence as a magickal shield. Protective. See
Charm 2.
Anima: 1.
The feminine elements hidden within a man's psyche.
2. The
inner force, the soul. [Lat.]
Animism: The belief held in which all things, both animate and
inanimate, possess a soul or spirit. It is also a hypothesis put forth by
Pythagoras and Plato of an immaterial force which pervades the universe.
Animus: 1.The masculine elements hidden within a woman's psyche.
2. The soul, the mind. [Lat.]
Ankh: 1. The Egyptian hieroglyph used to symbolize
"life." It is a looped cross known as
the Crux Ansata, and is used as a symbol of initiation and everlasting life.
2. The
Egyptian symbol for the state or existance of Ma'at.
Antahkarana: The bridge between the ego and the self.
Anoint: To touch, bless or purify an individual with consecrated oil or ointment. It bestows the energies of other ingredients which have been steeped in it, such as herbs or resins.
Aquarian Age: The period of 2000 years
(approximately) during in which the sun rises into the astrological sign of
Aquarius. Its starting point has been debated as the either the beginning of the
20th or 21st century. It is seen as an era of coming peace, wisdom and
enlightenment. ca 2000-4100.
Arachne: Reputed to be 13th sign of the zodiac as symbolized by
the Spider, between Taurus, and Gemini. It governs intuition.
Aradia: 1. A female Christ figure in
Italy who taught around 1353. She was imprisoned
more than once, escaped several times and eventually disappeared.
2. Leland's Aradia, a book detailing information of the Old Religion of Italy.
3. The daughter of Diana and Lucifer (Light Bearer/God of the Sun). She is
considered the Queen of the Witches.
Arcana: 1. Secret or hidden knowledge and methods; the mysteries.
It literally means "closed things."
2. The two sets of cards that make up the Tarot deck.
Arcana, Major: The twenty-two trumps (numbered from 0 to 21) of the seventy-eight cards of the Tarot deck. Early masters of the Tarot were known to use only the major cards with the minor ones making a later appearance.
Arcana, Minor: The lesser fifty-six cards of the seventy-eight contained within the Tarot deck. There are fourteen cards each for the four suits. These four suits are the wands, the swords, the cups and the pentacles.
Archetypes: Figurative symbols present in the collective unconscious of all humanity. The archaic "racial memories." Refer to the works of Dr. Carl Jung.
Ardaynes: The Ordains, or Laws of
Witchcraft. It is a set of rules governing both individual and coven conduct.
Several old versions exist and their origin is unknown.
Art, the: A reference to the "Magickal Arts" and
their practices as is "The Craft." Although art may refer to something
innate, a talent within the individual, it can be cultivated just as in any
trade or practice. The use of magick requires both art and learned skill.
Arthurian Tradition:
Asatru:
Ascendant:
Aspect: A facet or personification of
deity. Deities may be seen to have special attributes and powers, as recognized
by their aspects. An example of this can be related to the Celtic goddess Breid
or Brigid who has three aspects: poetry, smith craft and healing. Another use of
aspects corresponds with mythology; Persephone, Kore and Artemis are seen as
maiden aspects of The Goddess.
Asperge: The purification of the circle, sacred space or
participants by sprinkling liquid such as wine or more commonly in Wiccan
tradition, water to which salt has been added.
Asperger: This may be any ritual tool used to sprinkle the liquid to asperge. It is often an informal tool, and could be as simple as a flower, a leafed branch or a pine bow.
Astral Body: The subtle or dream body
which disengages during sleep or through conscious techniques to astrally
project. It is seen as a manifestation of the physical body with a higher
frequency of vibration.
Astral Light: The ethereal (non-physical) light perceived as
vibrations surrounding beings or objects. See Aura.
Astral Projection/Travel: The act of separating the
consciousness or spirit from the physical body and traveling at will on this
plane and others. An out of body experience.
Astral Plane: The plane of existence or energy, between the Physical and the Mental Planes. This plain is is used to affect other planes through the use of magick. It is seen as a parallel world, vibrating at a higher frequency than the physical world.
Astrology: The study of the positions and
aspects of the stars and planets, and of their affects on the human condition.
From the Greek astrologos (astrologer) astron, star + logos, speech.
Athame: A ritual tool and spiritual blade used within the magick
circle. The knife may be dull, but double-bladed and its hilt is traditionally
black. It is used to direct spiritual energy, such as in the casting of the
circle, and is never used to cut anything physical. It represents the
masculine force, the element of fire and as a phallic symbol it is used in the
Great Rite. In some Celtic traditions, the athame is called the
Dagger, Dirk or Scian (Irish).
Attunement: An activity which bring the
mind, emotion, psyche and/or the chakras into balance within an individual. This
is also used to harmonize the energies of a group prior to ritual, which may
include chanting, meditation or breathing exercises as a focus.
Aura: The barely perceptible force-field that surrounds the
physical body, and of all things. It is composed of two layers; the inner "etheric
aura" follows the outlines of the body, and beyond this radiates the
"astral aura" which is perceived by clairvoyant sight as having to do
with the health, emotional and spiritual state of the individual.
Automatic Writing: An individual goes
into an altered state of consciousness, channels a spirit entity and allows it
the use of the individual's writing arm and hand to communicate.
Auto Suggestion: Self programming, such as in self- hypnosis or
trance (alpha) state.
Autumnal Equinox: The Fall Equinox. See Equinox and
Mabon.
Avatar: An enlightened soul, who chooses to reincarnate in order to teach less evolved souls. Some examples of these enlightened souls are Jesus, Buddha and Mohammed.
Balefire/Bonfire: A large outdoor fire lit for magical purposes and/or purification. Balefires are traditional on Yule, Beltaine and Litha.
Ban: To banish or to forbid.
Bane: Something which causes harm, ruin, or death; a poison.
Banish/Banishing: 1.The act of
ritually clearing the ritual space or circle of
unwanted energies and spirits.
2.The act of removing/dispelling energy or forces when they
are no longer needed.
B.C.E.: Before Common Era, non-religious version of B.C.
Bell: A ritual tool used as punctuation for the beginning and end
of a ceremony or parts contained within it. It is also used for
summoning/calling spirits or deity, purification, and to send forth prayers.
Beltane/Bealtaine/Beltaine: A Greater Sabbat celebrated on April
30th (the eve of) or May 1st. Beltane is also known as May Eve, May Day, Roodmas,
and Walpurgisnacht. It celebrates the symbolic union of the Goddess and God, and
it is reenacted ritually by both the Maypole Dance and the Great Rite.
Besom: A ritual tool, the broom. It is used for banishing
and purification by the sweeping away negativity from the ritual space, or held
with bristles to the sky to call rain. It symbolizes the unification of both the
male and female principles with the handle as the phallic aspect and the brush
as the feminine aspect. However, the besom is a feminine tool and represents the
element of water. Handfastings often include the "jumping of the
broom" as part of the ceremony.
Bi-location: Also known as Third Eye Meditation. This is when an individual uses a type of astral projection to travel in everyday reality by retaining the capability to be aware of their present surroundings.
Bind: 1.
To tie down, tie together, restrain or to prevent a specific action.
2. To compel or obligate,
such as by an oath.
3. To cast a spell upon
and impose your will by the use of magick
Black Fast:
Black Magick:
Black Mass:
Blessed Be: A phrase from the Ritual of The Five-Fold Kiss.
It is used commonly as a greeting, response and farewell, meaning: "Be
blessed" or "You are blessed."
Blessing: The act of bestowing positive energy by thought, action or word upon a person, place or thing. It is both a spiritual and religious practice.
Blood of the Moon:
Bolline/Boline/Boleen: A magickal tool which is a
white-handled Knife with a sickle-shaped blade. It is used for cutting herbs and
cords, as well as inscribing symbols, such as on a candle.
Book of Shadows: Also known the the "Book of Light and
Shadows," a witch's Grimoire. This is a book containing rituals, spells,
recipes, herbal information and other writings. It may be a personal book or the
copied writings from a particular Coven or Tradition.
Bride's/Brigid's Day: St. Breid's Day or Candlemas. See
Imbolc.
Brigidmas: Candlemas. See Imbolc.
British Traditional:
1. Wiccan traditions whose practitioners can trace their initiatory lineage back
to
Gerald Gardner or Alex and Maxine Sanders.
2. Referring to those whose Wiccan practice is based upon, or derives
from,
the works of Gardner or Sanders.
Broom:
See Besom.
Broom Closet: A slang term used much as in the same way as
the phrase "coming out of the closet" is used by Gays. It refers
to the fact that Wiccans, Witches and Pagans are not accepted by mainstream
society, and many stay in the "closet" about their beliefs.
Bune Wand: 1. A Scottish name for a
two-pronged staff. See Stang
2. A generic term for anything a witch was said to ride on;
this could be a besom, a staff/pole or reeds.
Burning Times, The: In reference to a historical time from around 1200 CE through the 1700 CE , during which Rome launched the Inquisition. It is said that over nine million people were tortured and burned during this campaign of extermination against, Pagans, Jews, heretics and homosexuals. It is from this time that the negative connotations of the word "witch" were conceived and have survived to our modern day. Historians indicated that the majority of people tortured and murdered were women and children.
Cakes and Ale: Also called
"Cakes and Wine" or the "Simple Feast" This is a part
of ritual when libations are made to deities and then the remainder is shared
with everyone in the circle. The cakes are anything baked and made from grain;
these could be bread, biscuits, cookies or small cakes. The Ale is traditionally
an alcoholic beverage, often wine, although many circles use non-alcoholic
drinks such as cider or juice.
Candlemas: The Christianized Pagan holiday of Imbolc to welcome
back the light. See Imbolc.
Candle Magick:
Cardinal Points: The four directions; East, South, West, and
North and the locations of the elemental watchtowers.
Cardinal Signs: The four Signs of the Zodiac in which
initiate the Elemental Tides: Aries - Fire; Cancer -Water, Libra - Air,
Capricorn - Earth
Cauldron:
Celtic: Referring to the descendants of
the Celts and the traditions of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, England, Cornwall and
Brittany.
Cense:
Censer:
Centering:
Ceremony:
Ceremonial Magick/Tradition:
Chakras: The energy centers of the human body - of which
there are seven: Groin/Root (red), Abdomen (Orange), Navel (yellow), Chest
(pink or green), Throat (blue), Forehead (purple) and Crown (white).
Chalice:
Channeling:
Charge, To: To infuse an item with personal power or energy.
Charge of the Goddess, The: The liturgy of the Goddess as
the Great Mother, written by Doreen Valiente and based on the "Charge of
Aradia" which can be found in the Gospel of Aradia by Charles Leland.
Charm: 1. Words of magickal intent spoken or chanted or words
written or inscribed.
2. An object magickally charged for a particular purpose.
Christmas: The Christianized Pagan holiday of the Winter Solstice
celebrating the rebirth of the Sun. See Yule.
Cimaruta:
Circle: 1. All ceremonies and rituals take place inside a
protective circle. This creates
a boundary between the physical world and that of spirit, and is used to
keep out unwanted influences.
2. Used as
another name for a Coven or a group that works magick together.
Circle, Casting of the: The
creation of the magick circle formed by will and energy. An Athame, Sword or
Staff is commonly used as a ritual tool to cast the circle.
Circle Name: See Magickal Name
Clairsentience:
Clairaudience:
Clairvoyance:
Cleansing:
Coming of Age:
Cone of Power:
Conscious Mind:
Consecration:
Corn Dolly: Corn was used an old term
meaning grain and not as a New World food. See Grain Dolly
Coven:
Covenstead: A place where a Coven regularly meets. This is
often the home of the High Priestess or High Priest.
Cowan: An outsider or non-initiate.
Craft, The:
Croning:
Cross Quarter (Greater) Sabbats: The Sabbats which fall between the quarter holidays (Solstices and Equinoxes). The Cross Quarter holidays are: Samhain, Imbolc, Beltane, and Lughnasadh.
Crossroads:
Curse:
Cymry Tradition:
Dagger: See Athame.
Dagyde: A pin, needle, thorn or other sharp small instrument. It is used in image-magick, to indicate the area of the body at which the energies are being directed. The results can be positive/curative or negative/destructive depending on the intent of the magickal work performed.
Degree: In most traditional covens this is a system of hierarchy or rank based on a level of achievement. The most common form is that which is divided into three degrees, and each requires a different level of initiation. The First Degree is that of Witch or Initiate. The Second Degree may be a full member of the coven, or have the rank of Priest or Priestess. The Third Degree is reserved for those who have reached Elder status, are the High Priest/High Priestess of the coven or have been given permission to start their own. This varies with tradition, and levels are attained through study and other requirements as set by the coven.
Deity:
.
Deosil: The Gaelic name for turning clockwise within the
circle (to the right). See Sunwise.
Dianic:
Dionysian: A term for traditions and religions which
emphasize ecstatic and emotional aspects. These aspects are used to free the
mind of physical limitations and for creating a collective consciousness within
a group. This is term is based on the Greek Dionysus, the god of ecstasy
and wine, and the ceremonies surrounding his worship.
Discarnate:
Discordian:
Divination:
Drawing Down The Moon:
Drawing Down The Sun:
Druid:
Druidism:
Duality:
Earth: One of the four elements thought to make up the universe; the others being air, fire and water. In Wiccan tradition, it is associated with the North, law, material things, prosperity and the color green on the physical plane.
Earth Plane: See Physical Plane.
Eclectic:
Elder: A
person who is recognized as a wise and experienced religious leader.
Elementals:
Elements, the Four:
Enchanting:
Energy:
Equinox:
Esbat: Ritual usually held on the Full Moon but can also be held
on other significant moon phases, such as first and last quarter. It primarily
honors the Goddess and a time to work magick. From the Old French "s'esbattre",
meaning "to frolic"
E.S.P.: Extra sensory perception - an umbrella term coined in the seventies as a term to describe psychic powers.
Ether:
Etheric Plane:
Evocation:
Faery:
Faery Tradition:
Familiar:
Fetch:
Fetish:
Fire: One of the four elements thought to
make up the universe; the others being air, water and earth. In Wiccan
tradition, it is associated with the South, light, the will, passion and the
color red on the physical plane.
Fire Festivals: Referring to the Sabbats that are Celtic in
origin and when bonfires are traditionally lit. See Cross Quarter Days.
Five Fold Kiss:
Fixed Signs:
Force:
Form:
Gardnerian:
Generational Traditions:
Ghost:
Gnomes:
God:
Goddess:
Golden Dawn:
Gothic: See Teutonic.
Grain Dolly:
Great Rite:
Greco-Roman:
Green Man:
Grimoire: See "Book of Shadows."
Gris-gris:
Grounding:
Grove:
Gypsy Tradition: See Romany Tradition.
Halloween, Hallowmas, All Hallows Eve:
The Christianized Pagan holiday of the old New Year. See Samhain.
Handfasting:
Hand, Projective: The dominant hand, through which personal power is sent from the body.
Hand, Receptive: The opposite of
the projective hand, through which outside
energies are absorbed into the body.
Harm None:
Heathen:
Herbalism:
Hereditary Witches:
Hermetic:
Hexagram: A six-pointed star formed of upright and reversed
triangles joined together,
representing the union of Male and Female, of fire and water; the star of the
universe.
Higher Self:
High Priest:
High Priestess:
Hiving Off:
Holly King/Oak King:
Horned God:
Image Magick:
Imbolc/Imbolg:
Incantation: Words spoken or chanted magickally as part of a spell
or ritual.
Incarnation:
Incense:
Initiation:
Initiation, Self:
Invocation
Jack-In-The-Green: 1. A nature
spirit which guards the woodlands.
2. Used as another name for the God in his Woodland Aspect.
He is often portrayed as a face covered with leaves,
particularly on churches. See Green Man.
Kabala: See Qabala
Kalends: The Roman Pagan New Year which occurred close to
the Solstice. The modern word Calendar is derived from it.
Karma:
Kemetic Tradition:
Lady Day: See Ostara.
Lammas: From the Old English, meaning "loaf mass"; the
Christianized Pagan Festival of the First-fruits of the Harvest. See
Lughnassadh.
Lamps of Art: Candles. They are used to
provide light, as representations or in spellworking.
Laws of Witchcraft: See Ardaynes.
Law of Return: See Threefold Law.
Left Hand Path:
Ley Lines: Ley lines are straight
channels of energy which travel from one center to another and stretch across
the World. Ancient sites such as Stonehenge, Avebury and Glastonbury are all
positioned on ley lines.
Libation:
Libation Bowl:
Lineage:
Litha:
Lughnasadh/Lughnassadh/Lughnasa:
Mabon:
Magick:
Magick Circle, The: See
Circle 1.
Magickal Name:
Magickal Alphabets:
Magus, The Powers of:
Matrifocal:
May Pole:
May Day: See Beltaine
May Eve: See Beltaine
Meditation:
Mental Plane:
Merry Meet/Merry Part:
Midsummer: The Summer Solstice, so named because the old
Celtic Summer began at Beltaine and ended at Samhain (summer's end). See
Solstice and Litha.
Midwinter: The Winter Solstice, so named because the old
Celtic Winter began at Samhain and ended at Beltaine. See Solstice and
Yule.
Mighty Ones, The:
Mohsian: See American Tradition
Monotheism:
Mother, The:
Mutable Signs:
Nanta Bag: A magickal bag containing a miniature set of altar tools. A hermetic magickal term.
Native American Tradition:
Neopagan:
New Age:
New Religion, The:
Norse:
Occult:
Ogham: The alphabet of the ancient Celtic peoples and consisting
of straight lines. It is used modernly much as in the same way as the Teutonic
Runes for divination and sacred writing.
Oimelc: A Gaelic word meaning "milk of ewes," this is another name for Imbolc and was so named since the lambing season began at this time. See Imbolc.
Old Religion:
Ostara:
Pagan: From the Latin, "paganus,"
meaning country dweller, since Paganism continued to be practiced in rural areas
for many years as opposed to the "new religion" which predominated in
cities. It has been used since as a generic term for anyone who is not a
Christian, Jew or Mohammedan. Most Pagan religions are nature-based and
polytheistic. Many celebrate their ancestors and use magick as part of their
worship and prayer.
[ME <LLat. paganus <Lat., country dweller <pagus, country].
Paganing:
Paganism:
Pantheism: 1. The doctrine identifying the Deity within various
forces and workings of nature.
2. Belief in and worship of all gods.
Pantheist n., pantheistic, pantheistical adj., pantheistically adv.
Pantheon:
Passing Over:
Past Life:
Past Life Regression:
Pecti-Wicca:
Pendulum:
Pentacle:
Pentagram:
Polarity:
Polytheism:
Qabala:
Quarter (Lesser) Sabbats: The Sabbats which fall in the Wheel of the Year in the 12:00, 3:00, 6:00, and 9:00 positions. The Quarter holidays are: Yule, Winter Solstice; Ostara, Vernal Equinox; Litha, Summer Solstice; Mabon, Autumnal Equinox.
Quintessence: The fifth essence, the element of spirit. See Akasha.
Radical Fairy:
Retrograde:
Reincarnation:
Right Hand Path:
Ritual:
Ritual Bath:
Ritual Tools:
Roman Tradition:
Romany Tradition:
Rule of Three: See Threefold Law
Rune: See Incantation.
Runes, The:
Sabbat: From the Greek word "sabbatu," meaning, "to rest." This word is used to apply to any of the eight solar festivals of the Neo-Pagan and Wiccan year, which are also known as the Days of Power. They originate from the days honoring the Solstices, Equinoxes and Celtic agricultural festivals. These are: Samhain, October 31st; Yule, Winter Solstice; Imbolc, February 1st; Ostara, Vernal Equinox; Beltaine, May 1st; Litha, Summer Solstice; Lughnassadh, August 1st; Mabon, Autumnal Equinox.
Sabbats, The Greater: Referring to the Sabbats of Samhain, Imbolc, Beltaine and Lughnassadh. See Cross Quarter Days.
Sabbats, The Lesser:
Referring to the Sabbats of Yule, Ostara, Litha and Mabon which occur on the
Solstices and Equinoxes. See Quarter Days.
Salamander:
Salt:
Samhain:
Santeria:
Saturnalia: The Roman celebration
of the Winter Solstice. See Yule.
Saxon Tradition:
Scotian:
Scourge:
Scrying: The art of divination where the seeker gazes into a
crystal, a mirror or water, looking for images and visions.
Scrying Mirror: The Magick Mirror, also called a Speculum. A
ritually constructed dark mirror painted black on one side instead of silver.
Shamanism:
Sight, The:
Skyclad:
Slavic Tradition:
Smudge: The act of using herbal smoke as incense to cleanse
and purify. This is a Native American practice that is commonly included in
modern ritual. Sage is the most common herb used, and this plus Tobacco, Cedar
and Sweetgrass may be included for a traditional Four Winds Smudge. The smoke is
fanned toward the person, object or area using a feather fan or with the hand.
Solitary:
Solstice:
So Mote It Be: A common phrase used meaning, "So be
it." It is used by modern Wiccans as an ending in the same way that other
faiths use "Amen."
Soul Mates:
Also known as "Twin Souls." Two people who are involved with
each other through successive incarnations, becoming much like a pair binary
stars.
Spell:
Spirit Flame:
Spiritual Plane:
Staff:
Stang:
Strega Tradition: See Stregheria below.
Stregheria: The tradition and the
Old Religion of Italian Witchcraft.
Subsconcious Mind:
Summerland:
Sunwise:
Sword:
Sylphs:
Sympathetic Magick:
Talisman: A magickal item used to
promote some benefit to the wearer. See Charm 2.
Tarot:
Teutonic: Referring to Germanic and
Norse cultures and traditions.
Threefold Law: Also known as the Law of Threefold Return and
the Rule of Three. A concept related to the laws of Karma, but directly
corresponds to the use of magick. This refers to an unwritten law of the
universe that whatever one does by magickal means or by their actions shall
return to one threefold, be it good, bad or indifferent. It reflects a common
philosophy in modern times as known by the phrase, "what goes around, comes
around." Some traditions hold a different concept of Threefold Law;
the energy returns to affect the Physical, Mental and Spiritual Planes of the
individual performing magick.
Theribule: See Censer
Third Eye: Also known as Ajna, the sixth chakra.
Tradition:
Triple Goddess: The triple aspect of the Great Goddess in
Wiccan tradition is represented by the Maiden, Mother and the Crone. They may be
referred to by many names from different Pantheons.
Tuathal: The Gaelic name for turning anti-clockwise in the circle (to the left). See Widdershins.
Twin Souls: See Soul Mates
Undines:
Vernal Equinox: The Spring Equinox.
See Equinox and Ostara.
Virgin, The:
Visualization:
Void, the:
Voodun/Voodoo:
Walpurgisnacht/Walpurgis: May Eve,
Germanic in origin for St. Walpurga and began at nacht/night. See Beltaine.
Wand:
Warlock: This is an old name for an "Oath
Breaker," a traitor to one's clan and kin. This term is often misused today
thanks to television. This word has nothing to do with magick, and it is not the
name for a male witch. From the Old English "Waerloga", waer = pledge,
and loga = liar. It is not used in modern Paganism and many find the
term offensive.
[ME warloghe <OE waerloga, oath-breaker waer, pleadge + -loga, liar <leogan,
to lie].
Watchtowers, The:
Water: One of the four elements thought
to make up the universe; the others being air, fire and earth. In Wiccan
tradition, it is associated with the West, love, emotions and the color blue on
the physical plane.
Wheel of the Year:
Whitsuntide: The Christianized Pagan
holiday of Midsummer. See Litha.
Wicce:
Wicca:
Wiccan:
Wiccaning:
Wiccan Rede:
Widdershins:
Wild Hunt:
Witch:
[ME wicche, <OE wicce, witch OE wicca - wizard].
Witch's Broom: See Besom.
Witch's Garter:
Witchcraft:
Witch Queen:
Yin/Yang:
Yggdrasil:
Yoruba:
Yule:
Zodiac: