| Skyfather - Assigning deification to the sky as a male entity. Although shamanistic in its origin, it compliments Earth Mother perfectly. Skyfather is also used by several Native American belief systems.
Skyclad - In Wicca there is a strong tradition of working naked, or Skyclad, meaning only clothed by the sky. This derives from Gerald Gardner who was a naturist. Most Wiccan's believe that the human body is nothing to be ashamed of and many see that clothes can impinge magickal energies. However, as Wicca becomes more and more in the public domain there is a growing number of Witches who now work clothed for most, if not all the time Smudge Stick - A bundle of herbs, most often including white sage, cedar and lavender. They are then lit (by a candle) and the smoke of these herbs is believed to alleviate negative influences and may be used to prepare a ritual space or to aid in meditation or visualization. Smudging - Waving a smoldering handful of herbs around a person, as a ritual cleansing gesture. An American practice adopted from Native Americans, though the Native American practice itself is said to have arisen only in the past hundred years Sol - Norse Sun Goddess Solar Circuit - Principle of the connection between the human body and the unlimited source of energy in the universe. This particular connection is meant to feed the physical body and maintain physical life. The blocking of this Chakra and its energy source results in illness and eventual premature death. Solitary - Pagan who works and worships alone. One with no coven. Solstice - Astrological dates occurring twice a year on the pagan Sabbats, Litha (on or around June 21st) and Yule (on or around December 21st). Litha represents the longest day of the years (the most daylight) where Yule represents the longest night of the year (the least daylight). Compare with Equinox. So Mote It Be - It translates to "Let it be so" or "So shall it be", and is often used as part of the dialog during rituals, typically in closing of a paragraph or sentence. It is used by many Wiccans in the way that other faiths use "Amen." Sorcery - Usually associated with ceremonial Magick. Several learned scholars and popes were connected with sorcery, black Magick, necromancy, and pacts with the devil. These popes were: Leo I, Leo III, Sylvester II, Gregory VII, Honorius III, Boniface VIII, Benedict XIII, John XXIII, and Sixtus V. Sophia - Greek Goddess of wisdom Soul - The animating and vital principle in human beings, credited with the faculties of thought, action, and emotion and often conceived as an immaterial entity; the spiritual nature of human beings, regarded as immortal, separable from the body at death, and susceptible to happiness or misery in a future state; the disembodied spirit of a dead human being; a shade. Soul Mate - The person you spend you life with and marry. Soul mates have shared many incarnations together. This term is also known as Twin Flame or Twin Soul. Spell - A method of bending reality to will. Extended mental and emotional energy spoken aloud, written, spoken to oneself, drawn or even danced. To work, it should be clear, concise, focused and emotional. The need must be present to bring any spell to a successful culmination. A magical ritual, usually non-religious in nature and often accompanied by spoken words. Spellcrafting - The practice of creating spells by writing outlines, arranging correspondences, and authoring incantations. Spider Woman - Teotihuacan Great Goddess (Creatrix) Spiral - An inward-turning path and symbol that leads to a center and out again. A spiral dance is sometimes used as part of ritual, to symbolize death and rebirth through the Goddess. Spirit - The vital principle or animating force within living beings; incorporeal consciousness; the culmination of all past life experiences, knowledge and energies. Also the 5th element. Spirits of the Stones, The - The elemental energies naturally inherent at te four directions of the Magic Circle, personified within the Standing Stones tradition as the "Spirits of the Stones." They are linked with the elements. Spring Equinox - One of the Wiccan eight holy days also known as Ostara; celebrated on March 21st of each year. Staff - Ritual tool which corresponds to the wand or athame. This Staff is just a long extension of the Wand. It has all the powers of the Wand, and can be energized in the same manner. By adding gem stones, a quartz crystal, or maybe feathers which birds have left on the ground. Stang - Ritual tool from Pagan Rome which resembles a two-pronged trident. Often used in place of the wand or circle. Strega/Streghe - An Italian Witchcraft Tradition Stonehenge - Stonehenge is a place of pilgrimage for neo-druids, and for certain others following pagan or neo-pagan beliefs. The midsummer sunrise began attracting modern visitors in the 1870s, with the first record of recreated Druidic practices dating to 1905 when the Ancient Order of Druids enacted a ceremony. Despite efforts by archaeologists and historians to stress the differences between the Iron Age Druidic religion and the much older monument, Stonehenge has become increasingly, almost inextricably, associated with British Druidism, Neopaganism and New Age philosophy. Between 1972 and 1984, Stonehenge was the site of a free festival. After the Battle of the Beanfield in 1985 this use of the site was stopped for several years, and currently ritual use of Stonehenge is carefully controlled. Subconscious Mind - Part of the mind which functions below the levers we are able to access in the course of a normal working day. This area stores symbolic knowledge, dreams, the most minute details of every experience ever had by a person. Succumbus/Succubi Female astral entites who try to have sex with humans. Sucellus - Britain. Father God , a sky God. God of authority,success,protection and strength. Summoner - Like a male version of the maiden, a member of the coven who is an assistant to the High Priest. Summerland - The Pagan/Wiccan Land of the Dead. The Summerlands is the place where your spirit goes after you die and before your next reincarnation. Here your spirit (or soul) rests between lifetimes and reflects on the things learned. You may be reunited with friends and loved ones here before your next life begins. Not all Pagans believe in this version of the afterlife, and there are many variations. This term arose during the Victorian times. Summer Solstice - One of the Wiccan eight holy days also known as Litha; celebrated on June 21st of each year. Sword - One of the four elemental tools, representing the fire element - or in some traditions the air element. Usually used by Covens, not Solitary witches. Sylph - The traditional term for an Air Elemental. Symbol - A sign which represents something else. Symbols are used commonly in rituals to represent gods, elements, goals, and more. Many tools are symbols, for example, the chalice is a symbol of the goddess and the giving of life. Sympathetic Magick - Based on the principle that "Like cures like". Most spells are done this way. Items that have similar qualities can be used to affect each other. eg. plants are green, - growing plants are green, green candles therefore symbolize growth. You use a symbolic representation of the intent, and whatever you do to it, will be reflected on the actual goal. Poppets are sympathetic Magick. Synchronicity - A Jungian term describing a coincidence which seems to have meaning yet no connection is clear. |
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