Labrys:
A Two-Headed Axe, wielded by the Goddess "Crete".
Lamen:
Originally a plate of metal upon which magic names or symbols were inscribed, usually worn around the neck during ritual
Lammas - See "Lughnasadh".
Lapis Lazuli:
A Stone whose magickal qualities are that of psychic development, divination, protection, creativity, and power.
Law:
A statement of the ways phenomena seem to work.
Law of Magic:
A statement of the ways magical phenomena seem to work.
Laws, Law of:
“The more evidence one looks for to support a given law, the more one finds.”
Law, Sturgeon’s:
From science fiction writer Theodore Sturgeon: “90% of everything is crud.”
Left-Hand Path:
(1)The people we don’t like who are doing magic.
(2) Occultists who spend their time being destructive, manipulative and “evil” — or at least annoying.
Letha:
A harvest Goddess associated with Midsummer, in fact the Sabbat is also called "Letha's Day" by some traditions. Her magickal symbols are a swan and apples.
Levitation:
A psi talent involving the combination of PK proper with Gravity Control and/or Mass Control in order to produce floating effects. To float in the air without aid. This is accomplished through meditation and the utilization of mental powers.
Ley Lines - See "Dragon Lines".
Libation –
An offering of wine, beer, ale, mead, or fruit juice to the Gods. Libation is poured before the practitioner(s) drink. It is poured directly on the ground if the rite is performed outdoors, or into a 'libation dish' if inside, then it is poured on the ground outside after the ritual.
Light Control:
An APK talent for the control of photons.
Linguistics:
The study of human speech, including the units, nature, structure and development of language(s).
Litany:
Long prayer or incantation with constantly repeating refrain.
Lithomancy
Divination by stones.
Llyr :
Also "Ler", "Lir", and sometimes "Lyre" or "Lyr". A God of the sea and king of the oceans and Merfolk. Shy, He rarely reveals himself, but sometimes appears as a merman. Gentle and loving, but cruel and full of rage if provoked. His magickal symbols are sea shells, sharks, sea mammals, the sea serpent, and sea gulls. He plays a harp (lyre) which he fashioned with silver, pearl, coral, and shell.
Loa
An ancestral deity in the Vodou religion.
Lodges:
Groups of magical and mystical workers similar to
(1)the old European guild systems, with apprentices, journey people and masters, or
(2) church organizations with rank based upon goodness or evilness..
Lore:
Legend, mythology, history and historic events, practices, etc.
Lovecraft, H.P.:
A prominent Fantasy author of the late twentieth century. Not only are his works in "horrific fantasy" classic masterpieces, but he has also done a lot of work with the Occult, including aiding in the publishing of the Necronomicon : The Ancient Book of the Dead.
"Low" Magick:
Any magick that is not ceremonial or ritualistic in nature. Pretty much any spell not cast during an Esbat or coven meeting or that is not held in a ritual circle or on sacred ground.
Luchta:
Also "Lucta", "Luchtaine". A God of smiths, wrights, and craftsmen. Associated with "Gobannon", He is the Carpenter God. His magickal symbol is the shield.
Lugh:
Also "Lug", "Lleu", "Llew". Uncontested master of all arts. A God of war, smiths, poets, and bards. He is associated with the setting sun and the moon. He is a champion of the Gods, a historian and powerful sorcerer. He has a very lusty appetite and is known for his generosity and prowess. His magickal symbols are the cock, turtle, goat, a magick sword and a bag of coins.
Lughnasadh:
A Wiccan and Pagan holiday traditionally celebrated on August 1st or the last day of July (August Eve). Known as the "Festival of Fruiting", the Goddess is revered in her aspect as "Mother" and provider. Also called "The Feast of Bread", "Lammas". Some Celtic fire festival beginning the third quarter of the year (or fall); starts at sunset on August 6th or 7th and is also known as Lammas, Apple Day, etc. Celebrated by most Neopagans as a major religious holiday.
Luna:
The Roman Goddess of the Moon.
Lunar Phases:
Nature is attuned to these phases, and Pagans strive for that same attunement. The tides and animals' "moods" are governed largely by this. The moons' phases are: Dark or New Moon, then the Waxing Moon (getting "larger") through the First and Second Quarters to the Full Moon. Then from the Full Moon we find the Waning Moon (getting "smaller") through the Third and Fourth Quarters back to the Dark Moon.