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| Dictionary Page 3 Charms~Enchantments |
| Charms:Can either be a amulet or or talisman that has been charge by saying an incantation over it and instilling it with energy for a specific task. Cone Of Power:Psychic energy raised and focused by either an individual or group mind(coven) to achieve a definite purpose. Cleansing:The act of removing any negative energy, vibrations or images from an object or place by utilizing positive, psychic energy. Consecration:The act of blessing an object or place by instilling it with positive energy. Coven:A group of thirteen or fewer Witches that work together in an organized fashion for positive magickal endeavors or to perform magickal ceremonies. The covenstead is a meeting place of the Witches, and it is often a fixed building or place where the Witches can feel safe and at home. Days Of Power:Although usually referred to as the Sabbats, these are usually other days throughout the year that can be considered days of power. These days can be triggered by astrological ocurrances, your birthday, a womans menstrual cycle, or your dedication or initiation anniversary. Dedication:Unlike the initiation ceremony that brings one into the order, the dedication of a Witch is that process where the individual accepts the Craft as their path, and vows to study and learn all that is necessary to reach adeptship in a given tradition. In a dedication, you consciously prepare yourself to accept something new into your life and stick with it regardless of the highs or the lows this action may produce. Deosil:A clockwise movement. Most rituals and ceremonies, even spells, call for deosil movement at some point in their construction. Divination:The art of using magickal tools and symbols to gather information from the Collective unconcscious on the nature of people, places, things, and events in the past, present and future. Dowsing:The art/science of using a pendulum or stick to find the actual location of a person, place, thing or element. Dowsing can be used to answer yes or no questions. Drawing The Moon:A ritual used during the Full moon by Witches to empower themselves and unite their essence with a particular deity, usually the Goddess. Earth Magick:A practical form of magick wherein the powers and forces of Earth Mother are used to conduct magickal workings or celebrations. Usually items associated with the Earth and nature hold a significance in the ritual or spell. Elder:Many Wiccan organizations have a group or board of Elders who oversea the operations of the church or its variety of functions. These people have usually gained their positions through a combination of their abilities which may include education, experience, magickal adeptship and counseling. Elements:Usually counted as four: Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. Each element has a direction within a magick circle or working: East-Air, South-Fire, North-Earth, Center-Spirit. Enchantment:A magickal object that must be kept absolutely secret and hidden from all human eyes and affects a hidden aura. Enchantments must be charmed first. Gems and magickal writings are good items for Enchantments. |
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