Air In most magickal traditions this corresponds with East, the colour yellow, the mind, intelligence and imagination.

Akasha The fifth element, the omipresent spiritual power that permeates the universe. It is the energy out of which the Elements are formed.

Altar A flat surface on which all ritual tools, symbols and objects are placed that will be used in rituals and spells. In most traditions it is placed in the North of the circle.

Ankh An Ancient Egyptian symbol that is widely used as a symbol for life, love and reincarnation.

Amulet An object of protection that has been charged for a specific purpose. It is normaly worn or carried.

Animism The belief that natural objects, and Nature itself, are alive and conscious; or the belief that an immaterial force animates the Universe.

Arcana The two halves of a Tarot deck. The major Arcana consists of 22 trumps depicting dominant occurrence in our own lives.

Aspect A form, facet, face or persona of Deity. A manifestation of the Goddess or the God having its own name, appearance, qualities, attributes, and mythology.

Asperger A bundle of fresh herbs or a erforated object used to sprinkle water during or preceding Ritual, for purification purposes.

Athame A ritual knife, traditionally black-handled and double edged. It is not used for actual cutting, but is used to direct personal power much as the sword. Depending on the magickal tradition followed, it is either a symbol for Air or Fire. The term is of obscure origin, has many variant spellings, and an even greater variety of pronunciations. It's pronounced as: "Ah-THAM-ee" (to rhyme with "whammy"); "ATH-ah-may" and "ah-THAW-may".

Attunement An activity which brings the minds, emotions, and psyches of a group into harmoney prior to ritual: chanting, singing, guided meditation, and breathing excercises are common ways to attune.

Aura The energy field of the human body, and especially that radient portion visible to the third-eye or psychic vision. The aura can reveal information about an individual's health and emotional state.