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| Earth - The 4th element of alchemical tradition; the essence of grounding and stability; element of the North and the nature of balance.
Earthing - See Grounding. 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 particular significance in the ritual or spell. Earth Plane - Metaphor for your normal waking consciousness, or for the everyday, solid world we live in. Earth Power - That energy which exists within stones, herbs, flames, wind, and other natural objects. It is manifested DIVINE POWER and can be utilized during magic to create needed change. Earth Religion - A religion wherein the worshipper strives to be in harmony with the Earth and with all life-forms. Eclectic - A segment of Wicca that does not adhere to a particular magickal system or tradition, but includes a variety of teachings in the Magick and ritual. A lot of these Witches also go with what feels right to them personally instead of a traditional act or rule. Most of these Witches are solitary. Eclectic Wiccans sometimes mix pantheons as well. Eclipse When one planet blocks out another planet, sun or moon for a short time. Elder - The title bestowed upon an older, knowledgeable member of Wicca. An Elder is what goes beyond third degree. Many Wiccan and Pagan organizations have a group or board of Elders who oversee the operations of the church and 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, The - Earth, Air, Fire, Water. These four essences are the building blocks of the universe. Everything that exists contains one or more of these energies. They can be utilized to cause change through magic. The four elements formed from the primal essence or powerakasha. Elementals - Mythical beings and creatures who inhabit the astral plane and are connected with the Elements. The most commonly known traditional Elementals are gnomes, undines, sylphs, and salamanders. Eleven - secretive traditions of the craft which works with elementals Elixir - A magically charged liquid which has to have a crystal or gem sitting in it for a specific amount of time before it is ready to drink. Empowerment - An individual's assertion of personal power, energy, force, and strength in all fields... spiritual, physical, mental, magickal. Enchantment - To use Magick to influence the actions of a person or the outcome of an event. Also, a magickal object that is charmed that is kept hidden from everyone but the person it's for; gems and magical writings are good objects for this. Energy Movement and power that every living thing has and can control. Enochian Magic - Enochian magic is a magical system that derives from the Elizabethan mage John Dee (1527-1608) and his accomplice Edward Kelley. It was developed by the Golden Dawn and some Witches choose to specialize in it. It is generally considered an advanced subject and is not recommended for beginners. Energy - A general term for the currently unmeasurable power that exists within all natural objects and beings--including our own bodies. It is used in folk magic. Eos - Greek Goddess of the dawn. Eostar Spring Equinox, also known as Astara, March 21st. Eostre's Eggs - Colored, decorated eggs of Ostara; named for the Teutonic Goddess Eostre. Equal Armed Cross A cross symbol with equal sized arms, used for sealing magical workings. Equilibrium - Another word for balance. In Magick and in philosophy extremes tend to yield unwanted results where balance yields enlightenment, growth and peace. Equinox - Event which occurs twice a year when the sun is exactly over the Earths center, the Equator. On this day the hours of light and darkness are equal in length. Ereshkigal Mesopotamian-(DERE.KI.GAL, lit. "great lady under earth") was the goddess of Irkalla, the land of the dead or underworld. Sometimes her name is given as Irkalla, similar to way the name Hades was used in Greek mythology for both the underworld and its ruler.Ereshkigal was the only one who could pass judgement and give laws in her kingdom. Eros - Greek; God of Romance and Passionate Love. Esbat - A Wiccan ritual, usually occurring on the Full Moon. Esoteric - Beyond ordinary knowledge and understanding; hidden or inner knowlwdge, reserved for initiates. Essence - The intrinsic or indispensable properties that serve to characterize or identify something. Essential Oil - A plant oil which is extracted through a very complex process that generally yields very little product, making it costly to buy true essential oils. It's a misconception to think of them as actually being oily because they rarely are. These are called for often in rituals. Ethereal/Etheric Belonging to the astral plane. Evil Eye - A malevolent power transmitted by a mere glance by certain persons. Evoke/Evocation - To call a Deity or Element(al) to be present whether in or out of the circle. Also to project energy from within you out into the universe. |
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