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| I Ching - A Chinese divination system that uses randomly chosen glyphs of broken and unbroken lines.
Illuminati - Direct spiritual and esoteric enlightenment by means of revelation from a higher source or the inspiration of human reason. Imbolc - One of the eight Wiccan holy days celebrated on February 1st of each year. Also Spelled Imbolg and Oimelc Immanent - In Wicca immanent is a term applied to deity, which is believed to exist in all things throughout the whole of creation. Inanna - Sumerian Goddess of sexual love, fertility, and warfare. Incantation - Ritual recitation of words of power or special phrases (usually rhymed) in order to produce a magical effect. Incantations are also known as chants, spoken charms, and runes. In order to be effective, it must be done during the correct lunar phase and accompanied by a visualization of the intent and the raising-directing-releasing of magical energy. Incantatrix - Name for a female Witch or Sorceress who was skilled in the magical art of incantation. Incarnate A spirit within a physical body. Incarnation - The present physical life. Incense - Fragrant resins, gums, herbs, flowers, and woods burned during rituals and spellworking. Used for cleansing and to better help the witch attune to the goal of the working. Incubus - Male astral entities that try to engage in sexual activities with humans. Plural: Incubi. Infusion A liquid brew or potion made by soaking herbs in a very hot, and not boiling water. Initiate - A person who has undergone the rite of entry into a coven, circle, or other organization. Initiation - The formal ceremony performed when someone joins a Wiccan Coven or is initiated throughout the Three Degrees. Self-initiations are performed by solitary Witches, as inner sign of total dedication of the Wiccan Religion throughout the Three Degree system. Initiatory system of three degrees: Many traditions of Wicca have three levels of attainment that can be progressed through, typically a year and a day at a time. This is achieved by a mixture of study, practice and examination. How the degree is conferred varies; some traditions allow self-initiation whilst others will only let it be given by senior Witches. Each level confers certain rights and responsibilities, although quite how these are defined varies from one tradition to another. Inner Planes - Other levels of consciousness and existence. Inscribe - To carve or mark something. For example, carving a rune into a candle is to inscribe that candle. Intent - The core desire behind spell and ritual workings. The true intent may or may not be what results when an individual performs a spell or ritual. Thoughts and emotions need to both be utilized in order to reveal the true intent. Careful meditation and reflection can aid in revealing the true desire behind ones need. The true goal or purpose is not always immediately or consciously clear to us and it is important to determine this because not knowing can cause a working to have unexpected or unwanted effects. When the true intent of ones Magick is clear, Magick is that much easier and likely to be successful. Intuition / Intuitive - The act or faculty of knowing, perceiving, or sensing without the use of rational processes or reasoning; immediate cognition. Invocation - The bringing of a divine power from the exterior into a ritual or magickal working through chant or prayer. An invocation is generally an acknowledgement of the deity and a request that they be present for the working. An appeal or petition to a higher power, such as the Goddess and God. A prayer. Invoke - Invocation can be described as Calling-in. It is used only for entities that are equal to, or greater than, the person doing the invoking. Invocation is only done within a properly constructed circle. Invoking works two ways, one way is to invoke a deity into you, to where for as for a time you become that deity. The other way is to invite them into your circle. Invocation differs from evocation, in that evocation is for lesser entities that are conjured outside of the circle, usually in a triangle. Invoking - Summoning a non-material entity of a higher nature than human (cf. Evoking). Inward Silence - The silencing of the emotions and thoughts that disturb the effectiveness of a ritual. Isis - Egyptian Mother Goddess, matron of nature and magick,Goddess of creativity and the underdog. Ishtar - Mesopotamian Goddess of sexual love, fertility, and war |
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