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Post by KittyLane on Apr 13, 2006 9:04:22 GMT -5
Circle, Magic A sphere of magical energies in which Wiccan rituals are usually practiced. The area inside the circle is seen as being sacred ground in which Wicca and their deities may meet. The circle is deconstructed (released, grounded, etc) after use. Often constructed using the athame, along with incence, salt, and water, but methods vary greatly. Magickal Circle A circular boundary that is cast with a wand, athame, hand, or other method. The circle is cast for the purpose of protecting the witch from outside forces during a ritual or spell. Altar a table or flat surface used to hold the symbols and tools during the performance of religious and magickal rituals. Bane A negative force or energy. Another word for bad, negative, or in opposition. Banish The removal of negative energy or force. To rid the presence of unwanted entities. Banishing (1) banishing the Circle is the formal dismantling of a Magic Circle when the ritual is over. (2) Banishing an individual means expelling him of her from the coven for an unforgivable offense, or from Wicca itself, though some regard the latter as impossible. (3)Banishing an entity means disabling a harmful non-material entity. Bind To prevent or limit. in the magickal context the act of limiting a spell (ie: to ensure it will harm none) or person (ie: to prevent them from harming others). Some consider it unethical to bind people other than yourself or spells you did not cast. Binding Using magick to restrain someone or something, or to 'bind' them to you. Blessed Be A term derived from the ritual of the Five-fold Kiss, it is a simple blessing commonly used by Wiccans and Pagans as a greeting or a goodbye. It also has the same usage as does Amen among the Christians. Blood of the Moon A woman's mentrual cycle, considered important and a crucial time for magick to be performed, especially when it crosses the new or full moon. Book of Shadows Traditionally hand copied book of rituals, recipes, training techniques, guidelines, and other materials deemed important to a Witch or a coven. Each tradition has it's own standard version of the Book and each Witch's book will be different as he or she adds to it with time from many different sources. Only another Witch can see your book of shadows. mind-n-magick.com/glossary/glossary.php?word=Pagan
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Post by KittyLane on Apr 13, 2006 9:09:06 GMT -5
Cauldron (1) A cauldron or caldron (from Latin 'caldarium,' hot bath) is a large metal-made pot (kettle) for cooking and/or boiling over an open fire, usually attached to a hanger with the shape of an arc. In legend, a cauldron is usually where leprechauns keep their treasure, and also where witches prepare their potions, most notably the weird sisters in the play Macbeth. As a cooking vessel it is mostly obsolete. It is believed that a predecessor of the Holy Grail myth was a cauldron. (2) A feminine symbol of the goddess, also of life, death, and rebirth. Centering Grounding your energy through meditation, often before rituals to help harness and direct the balanced energy. Chalice (1) a ceremonial cup or goblet. (2) a ritual tool used in libation. (3) a feminine symbol of the element water. Channeling the act of allowing a third party conscious being to use the physical body of an incarnated person for the purposes of communication. Channeling is typically a two-way interactive communication that can involve speaking, writing, and/or body language depending upon the abilities of both the channel and the being attempting to communicate. Charging Act of empowering an herb, stone or other magickal object with one's own energies directed towards a magickal purpose. Chant The rhythmic speaking or singing of words or sounds, either on a single pitch or with a simple melody involving a limited set of notes and often including a great deal of repetition or statis. Chant may be considered speech, music, or a heightened form of speech which is more effective in conveying emotion or expressing ones spiritual side. Cleansing Purification through a ritual bath (often with a handful of sea salt thrown in) and through meditation to cleanse the psyche. Traditionally performed before every ritual. Conjure (1) Transitive and intransitive verb invoke supposed supernatural forces: to call upon or order a supposed supernatural force or being by reciting a spell He was struck dumb by the very demons he was conjuring. (2) Transitive verb influence with spell: to change or influence something by reciting a spell or invocation. Corn Dolly A figure made by plaiting wheat, similar to a poppet. It is symbolic of the fertility, grain, and harvest aspects of the Goddess Coven An organized group of Witches, led by a High priestess and/or a High Priest who meet regularly for worship and fellowship. The traditional membership is 13, but in fact most covens number considerably less (3 is the minimum in the Georgian Tradition). In Middle English, "Covin" a group of confederates; In Old French "Covine" a band or group with a single purpose; Latin "Com"-together, "Venire"-to come or move. Crone (1) A term of respect used for a witch who has passed menopause or who is over 50-56 years old. (2) Third phase or face of the triple goddess who is maiden, then mother, then crone. Croning A rite of passage into being a crone. Curse (1) A curse is a prayer asking that a god or similar spirit bring misfortune to someone; an imprecation or execration, the opposite of a blessing or charm. (2) Conscious direction of negative energy towards a person, place, or object. mind-n-magick.com/glossary/glossary.php?word=Pagan
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Post by KittyLane on Apr 13, 2006 9:13:31 GMT -5
Divination (1) Successful conjecture by unusual insight or good luck; (2) Prophecy: a prediction uttered under divine inspiration; (3) The art or gift of prophecy (or the pretense of prophecy) by supernatural means Dowsing (divining, questing, water witching): The skill of divining for underground sources of water or other practical and spiritual matters by means of a divining rod or variety of other means, such as the pendulum, or even by device less techniques. Used to locate people, objects, or substances, and to diagnose illnesses. Drawing Down the Moon A ritual used during the Full Moon by Witches to empower themselves and unite their essence with a particular deity, usually the Goddess. Elder (1) A position received through a combination of abilities, which may include education, experience, magical adept-ship and counseling. (2) Title given to a respected individual from the Aboriginal community who is a keeper of tradition and worldview. Age may be a factor, but not a prerequisite. Elements The basic forces/modes of existence and action underlying all of manifestation as taken from Greek philosophy: Air, Fire, Water, and Earth - plus the Quintessence ("Fifth Essence") of Spirit which includes and contains them all. Equinox The time when the sun crosses the earth's equator, making night and day of approximately equal length all over the earth and occurring about March 21 (the spring or vernal equinox) and September 22 (autumnal equinox). Esbat [Es-bat] (1) From the french word, esbattre, meaning to frolic, the Esbat is the powerful ritual time of the full moon. There are 13 Esbats in a year, all known by moon names. (2) Weekly or biweekly meeting of a coven. Traditionally held either on the full moon or the new moon. Essential Oil Any of a class of volatile oils that impart the characteristic odors of plants; used especially in perfumes, food flavorings and aromatherapy; also called volatile oil. Evocation (1) To call something out from within. (2) To summon a particular spirit or psyhic energy from within your own psyche. (3) The act of summoning the presence of spirits, dieties or elementals to your sacred space. Evoking Summoning a non-material entity. mind-n-magick.com/glossary/glossary.php?word=Pagan
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Post by KittyLane on Apr 13, 2006 9:16:20 GMT -5
Familiar A spirit (usually in animal form) that acts as an assistant to a witch or wizard. Five-fold Kiss or Fivefold Kiss (1) A traditional salute generally performed between the High Priest and the High Priestess. This involves kissing 5 areas on the body of the Priestess with the accompanying magickal words. (2) The Witches' ritual salute, with kisses: on each foot, on each knee, above the pubic hair, on each breast, and on the lips- really 8 kisses in all. It is only used within the Circle, but the words that go with it are the origin of "Blessed Be." Full Moon (1) Phase of the moon when it has waxed fully. Best time for spells involving psychic powers, and for magick in general. (2) The phase of the Moon when it is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun and receives sunlight across its entire face, forming a circle of light. At this point, the Moon is in opposition to the Sun. God, The From Wicca, the God is the loving father to all and the perfect compliment to the Goddess. He is viewed as co-creator of the universe. Often Identified with the sun, sky deserts, forests, agriculture, and wild animals. Not to be confused with the monotheistic Christian concept of 'God', he is part of a pair. Goddess A female deity. Goddess, The From Wicca, is generally considered the universal mother of all and who created the universe with the God. Often associated with the Moon, ocean, earth, fertility, birth and death. Green Man (1) Another name for the God (of Wicca), particularly in His aspect of God of fertility. (2) Symbol of uncertain origin common in the British Isles. Grimoire [greem-WARR] (1) A book of magickal spells and rituals, similar to the Book of Shadows. (2) A manual of black magic (for invoking spirits and demons). (3) A book of magical knowledge written between the late-medieval period and the 18th century. Such books contain astrological correspondences, lists of angels and demons, directions on casting charms and spells, on mixing medicines, summoning unearthly entities, and making talismans. Gris-Gris (1) A good luck charm. (2) A magical spell or voodoo technique. (3) A voodoo spell. Grounding (1) Clearing and releasing excess energy. To focus back into the physical after Magickal and Psychic workings. (2) In witchcraft, to ground yourself is to psychically reinforce your connection with the Earth by reopening an energy channel between your aura and the ground. (3) Sending excess energy generated during a ritual into the earth back to the God or the Goddess from which it came. mind-n-magick.com/glossary/glossary.php?word=Pagan
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Post by KittyLane on Apr 13, 2006 9:19:48 GMT -5
Hallows (1) Name used by some traditions for Samhain, or Halloween. (2) ("holy" or "holy night") the Oct. 31 Greater Sabbat, also called November Eve, the Celtic Samhain ("sow-en"); the beginning of the Celtic winter, and of the Celtic year; the beginning of the Witches' Year, when the Veil Between the Worlds grows thin and the spirits of the dead may return to Earth; the Descent of the Goddess to the Underworld; the final Harvest festival. Handfasting (1) Wiccan equivalent of a wedding. It can be made legal if the Priestess and/or Priest are registered as clergy with the local authorities, or it may only be considered binding within the coven. (2) A Neopagan wedding. Some religious traditions assign it a length of a year and a day. It can be registered with the government as a marriage if the priest/priestess performing the handfasting is registered to perform weddings. Handparting (1) A Wiccan or Pagan dissolution of the handfasting ceremony. (2) A pagan form of divorce. High Magick High Magick is the practice and study of esoteric disciplines specifically designed to complete the Great Work. The Great Work cannot be easily defined, but suffice it to say here that it entails the union of Spirit and Matter. Qabalah, Alchemy, and certain ceremonial ritual systems such as the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, and Aleister Crowley's A.'.A.'. are some examples of high magick. High Priest (1) The rank of a religious professional who has passed through the regular stages of the priesthood. (2) The male Coven Leader (an office); any Second or Third Degree male Witch (a rank) High Priestess The female Coven Leader (an office); any Second or Third Degree female Witch (a rank) Hiving Off When a practitioner of sufficient rank leaves the mother-Coven to form their own daughter-Coven. Imbolc [IM-bowlk, IM-olk] Imbolc is one of the eight solar holidays, festivals or sabbats of the Neopagan wheel of the year, with some origins in Irish mythology and the pre-Christian Celtic calendar. Originally it was a pagan Irish festival celebrated on 1 February, which began, according to Celtic custom the evening before. Today modern neopagans either celebrate it on the 1st or 2nd. Incantation A ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect. Incense A preparation of aromatic plant matter, often with the addition of essential oils extracted from plant or animal sources, intended to release fragrant smoke for religious, therapeutic, or simply aesthetic purposes as it smolders. Initiate (1) One who is undergoing or has undergone the Second Degree of Initiation. (2) A person who has undergone the rite of entry into a coven, circle, or other organization. Initiation (1) A system of degrees achieved through different levels of spiritual learning within a coven setting. (2) A usually secret ceremony by which somebody is admitted to a group. Invocation (1) An appeal or petition to a higher power. A prayer. (2) The ritual "calling-in" of an entity (or energies) higher than human, either for communication with the caller through a medium or by visible manifestation or else to enter into a human body as in the Drawing Down the Moon. (3) A supplication. Invoking To call on (a higher power) for assistance, support, or inspiration. Inward Silence The silencing of the emotions and thoughts that disturb the effectiveness of a ritual. mind-n-magick.com/glossary/glossary.php?word=Pagan
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Post by KittyLane on Apr 13, 2006 9:23:57 GMT -5
Karma (1) In Hinduism, the total compilation of all a person's past lives and actions that result in the present condition of that person. (2) Sanskrit word meaning "deed or act;" more broadly describing the principle of cause and effect. Kitchen Magick or Kitchen Witchcraft More simple magics, drawn from folk custome and popular beliefs about witches. Also known as "natural" magic. Kitchen magic includes: Herbs are planted, tended, picked, preserved and prepared as remedies for a range of illnesses and injuries, and in attending to desires and fears. The phases of the moon, the seasons of the stars and the stations of the sun are observed - both watched and abided by - in all these activies. Kitchen Witch A practitioner of magic who uses the tools at hand to work his or her spells and create their rituals. For example, using a kitchen carving knife for an athame, a cast iron pot for a cauldron, etc. Common kitchen herbs frequently have magical uses as well. Lammas [LA-maas] August 1st. Witch Festival. The Old Celtic name for this festival is Lughnassadh. It is the Festival of the First Fruits, and is the first of the 3 harvests. This festival also marks the change of the Threefold Goddess energies from that of Mother to Crone. Left-hand Path The terms Left-Hand Path and Right-Hand Path refer to a postulated dichotomy between two distinct types of religion. The exact meaning of the terms has varied over time; the most modern usage regards religions which focus upon the worship of one or more deities and the observance of strict moral codes as belonging to the Right-Hand Path, while religions which value the advancement of the self over other goals are considered to belong to the Left-Hand Path. Magick Alternate spelling of magic, coined by Aleister Crowley to differentiate 'the true science of the Magi from all its counterfeits'. In the broadest sense, Magick is any act designed to cause intentional change. This term is often spelled with a terminal "k" to differentiate it from other practices, such as "stage magic". Magickal Circle A circular boundary that is cast with a wand, athame, hand, or other method. The circle is cast for the purpose of protecting the witch from outside forces during a ritual or spell. Magickal Correspondences Items, objects, days, colors, moon phases, oils, angels, and herbs used in a ritual or magickal working that match the intent or purpose of the celebration or ceremony. Magickal Name A name chosen by the dedicant or initiate to symbolise rebirth into their new path. Maiden (1) An appointment held by one of the women of the coven; a female assistant to a High Priestess. (2) Term used to describe the first of the aspects of the Threefold Goddess Energies (Maiden, Mother, and Crone); traditionally associated with the Waxing Moon, and the period from Imbolc (Candlemas) to Beltane (May eve) where the energies are those of initiating, beginning, and creation. Meditation (1) Refers to a state in which the body is consciously relaxed and the mind is allowed to become calm and focused. Several major religions include ritual meditation; however, meditation itself need not be a religious or spiritual activity. Most of the more popular systems of meditation are of Eastern origin, though there exists also various forms of Christian, Jewish and Muslim meditation. (2) A form of alternative medicine brings about mental calmness and physical relaxation by suspending the stream of thoughts that normally occupy the mind. Generally performed once or twice a day for approximately 20 minutes at a time, meditation is used to reduce stress, alter hormone levels, and elevate one's mood. Medium or Spirit Medium (plural mediums) In spirituality, is an individual who claims the ability to receive messages from spirits, ghosts, or other discorporate entities, or claims that he or she can channel such entities -- that is, write or speak in the voice of these entities rather than in the medium's own voice. Merry Meet A greeting commonly used by Wiccans and pagans. It basically means "Greetings". Abbreviated as MM. Merry Part A friendly phrase that basically means "Goodbye", used by Wiccans and pagans. Abbreviated as MP Midsummer Summer solstice: June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point mind-n-magick.com/glossary/glossary.php?word=Pagan
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Post by KittyLane on Apr 13, 2006 9:29:27 GMT -5
New Moon Traditionally, the lunar phase new moon begins with the first visible crescent of the Moon, after conjunction with the Sun. This takes place over the western horizon in a brief period between sunset and moonset. Therefore the time and even the day depend on the actual geographical location of the observer. Numerology The study of the supposed occult influence of numbers on human affairs. Occult From Latin occultus (hidden), referring to the 'knowledge of the secret' or 'knowledge of the hidden' and often meaning 'knowledge of the supernatural', as opposed to 'knowledge of the visible' or 'knowledge of the measurable', usually referred to as science. Old Religion (1) Another name for the Craft. (2) A name sometimes used for Paganism, particularly Celtic. Omen (1) A foretelling of a future event. (2) The Roman term for a favourable or unfavourable sign, especially a word spoken by chance, so far as it drew the attention of the hearers to itself and appeared to be a prognostic. An omen could be accepted or repudiated, and even taken in an arbitrary sense, except in the case of words which already had in themselves a favourable or unfavourable signification. Oracle (1) Prophet: an authoritative person who divines the future. (2) A prophecy (usually obscure or allegorical) revealed by a priest or priestess; believed to be infallible. (3) A shrine where an oracular god is consulted. Ouija [wee-juh or wee-jee] refers to the belief that one can receive messages during a séance by the use of a Ouija board (also called a talking board or spirit board) and planchette. The fingers of the participants are placed on the planchette which then moves about a board covered with numbers, letters and symbols so as to spell out messages. Pagan (1) From the Latin paganus, a country dweller, a person who follows a polytheistic or pre-Christian religion (not a Christian or Muslim or Jew). (2) A heathen. Pagandom Part of the world inhabited primarily by pagans. Paganing Presentation of an infant to the Circle and to the Gods. Paganism (1) Any of various religions other than Christianity or Judaism or Islamism. (2) Within a European Christian context, paganism is a catch-all term which has come to connote a broad set of not necessarily compatible religious beliefs and practices (see Cult (religion)) of a natural religion (as opposed to a revealed religion of a text), which are usually, but not necessarily, characterized by polytheism and, less commonly, animism. There is little organized "-ism" in paganism. (3) Belief in religions other than Christianity, especially ancient Greek polytheism, which was a non-revealed religion. Palmistry Telling fortunes by lines on the palm of the hand. Pendulum A divination device consisting of a string attached to a heavy object such as a crystal or the like. Questions are divined by noting the motion of the pendulum during divination. Pentacle (1) A star with 5 points; formed by 5 straight lines between the vertices of a pentagon and enclosing another pentagon. (2) A five pointed star inside a circle - most commonly used by Wiccans and other Neopagans. Pentagram (1) A star with 5 points; formed by 5 straight lines between the vertices of a pentagon and enclosing another pentagon. (2) The Star of the Microcosm. mind-n-magick.com/glossary/glossary.php?word=Pagan
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Post by KittyLane on Apr 13, 2006 9:33:48 GMT -5
Quarter Days The solstices and equinoxes. Quarters The North, East, South, and West parts of a magickal circle or other ritual area. Rede (1) Rule or law. (2) Give an interpretation or explanation to (3) Give advice to Rite (1) An established ceremony prescribed by a religion (2) Ritual: any customary observance or practice Ritual (1) Any customary observance or practice (2) Of or relating to or characteristic of religious rituals; "ritual sacrifice" (3) The prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies Sabbat [Sabb-at] In neopaganism, a Sabbat is one of the eight major seasonal festivals which make up the Wheel of the Year. These include the solstices and equinoxes, and four additional festivals sometimes referred to as the "cross-quarter days". The word derives from Old English "sabat", from Old French "sabbat", from Latin "sabbatum", from Greek "sabbaton" (or sa`baton), from Hebrew "shabbat" - to cease or rest - the same roots as "Sabbath (christian)" or "Shabbat (judaism)". Sacrifice Make an offering of an animal, libation, food or incense to a Deity or Spirit. Samhain [SOW-in, SOW-een, or SAV-awn] (Irish samhain, Scots Gaelic samhuinn) is the Gaelic word for November. The same word was used for the first month of the ancient Celtic calendar, and in particular the first three nights of this month, the festival marking the beginning of the winter season. Elements of the festival are continued in the traditions of All Souls Day and Halloween. The name is also used for one of the sabbats in the Wiccan Wheel of the Year. Scourge (1) A ritual whip symbolizing firmness, in balance with the Wand which symbolizes mercy. Most ritual scourges are quite harmless, made for example with silk thongs. (2) A tool of discipline, the scourge may be used to generate energy through scourging (flogging) of the back and buttocks, to stimulate the muladhara chakra and bloodflow. A symbol of mental discipline. Scourges or flails are part of the standard Craft ritual tool but little is said about its use. It is most often seen held in the "Osiris" position by the priestess. It is used when blessing/welcoming people into the circle as well as during ritual to help increase power. Scrying Practice of using a reflective surface such as a black glass, crystal ball, or a bowl of water to aid believed psychic abilities such as clairvoyance. Scrying has been used in many cultures as a means of seeing the past, present, or future; in this sense Scrying constitutes a form of divination. Michel de Notre-dame or Nostradamus as he was commonly known, is believed to have employed a small bowl of water as a Scrying aid. Seer (1) A clairvoyant. (2) A prophet. Skyclad (1) In Wicca, skyclad properly means "naked outdoors", though it is frequently used to mean nudity anywhere. (2) Ritual nudity. 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. So Mote it Be A phrase used often in rituals to close an incantation. It literally means, "So may it be." Amen. Solitary (1) A witch who works or practices alone. (2) A Pagan who chooses to practice alone. Solstice Either of the two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator. Spell Enchantment: a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation. Spellcrafting The practice of creating spells by thru outlines, arranging correspondences, and writing incantations. mind-n-magick.com/glossary/glossary.php?word=Pagan
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Post by KittyLane on Apr 13, 2006 9:37:25 GMT -5
Summerland (1) A Wiccan version of Heaven, this is where the souls go after physical death to celebrate the after life and continue our spiritual education (also considered to be a resting plce for souls before they are reincarnated into the next life). (2) Name given by the Spiritualists to the abode of their disembodied "Spirits," which they locate somewhere in the Milky Way. It is described on the authority of returning "Spirits" as a lovely land, having beautiful cities and buildings, a Congress Hall, Museums, etc., etc. (See the works of Andrew Jackson Davis.) Tarot Cards A system of symbolic images on cards. Whatever their original significance, the cards have been used since they first surfaced as much for divinatory purposes as for trick-taking card games. Tarot is currently also used as tool for reflection on one's personal life, as well as an aid to meditation. Tarot is usually embodied in a deck of 78 cards, similar to a set of playing cards. In the English speaking world, tarot is widely regarded as a form of cartomancy. Three-fold Law or Threefold Law ( also The Rule of Three) is an important tenet in Wicca, and states that both the good and the evil that one creates in the world will be returned threefold (in joy or suffering). It is therefore seen as a pragmatic reason for ethical behaviour and compliance with the Wiccan Rede. Totem Any natural or supernatural object, being or animal which has personal symbolic meaning to an individual and to whose phenomena and energy one feels closely associated with during one's life. Triple Goddess From Wicca: the three aspects of the Goddess: Maiden, Mother and Crone, represented by the three phases of the moon: waxing, full, and waning. Wand (1) A tool in magick which resembles a rod and is used to direct energy towards a goal. (2) The wand of Hermes or caduceus, the magician's wand, the rods of Moses and Aaron, the scepter of kings which shows the force of temporal power, and the crosier of a bishop, are prototypes and antitypes of a universal principle -- the straight line, representing the masculine, active, positive power in nature. (3) A magically charged stick used to summon beneficial spirits where the Athame would be inappropriate. Waning Moon A phase of the moon in which the face of the moon is getting smaller (the time between a full moon and a new moon). Watchtowers A concept derived from ceremonial magick; the four watchtowers each represent a cardinal direction, element, elemental, and a color. They are commonly used in modern Wicca. Waxing Moon A phase of the moon in which the face of the moon is getting larger (the time between a new moon and a full moon). Webweaving Netwroking with other pagans and magickal fold for everything from fellowship to group study. Wheel of the Year One full cycle of the seasons, in pagan beliefs in begins on Samhain as opposed to in January. Wicca [Wik-uh] Neopagan religion that can be found in many English-speaking countries. Originally founded by the British civil servant Gerald Gardner, probably in the 1940s, although it was first openly revealed in 1954. Since its founding, various related Wiccan traditions have evolved or been created, the original being Gardnerian Wicca, which is the name of the tradition that follows the specific beliefs and practices established by Gerald Gardner. Wiccan (1) A person who follows or practices Wicca. (2) Something related to Wicca. (For example a wiccan book, wiccan artwork, etc.) Wiccan Rede Wicca's main ethical guideline stated as "And harm it none, do as you will." Wiccaning A pagan form of Christening. Unlike a Christening though, the child is placed in the care of the Goddess and God, not declared to be a Pagan. The child is free to chose whichever religion they like, but a Wiccaning is done to protect them until they are old enough to become Pagan themselves. mind-n-magick.com/glossary/glossary.php?word=Pagan
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Post by KittyLane on Apr 13, 2006 9:39:09 GMT -5
Wise Woman (1) A person believed to be skilled in magic or local customs. (2) A solitary female practitioner of witchcraft who gave charms and healing salves to villagers in Europe. Witch (1) Enchantress: a female sorcerer or magician (2) Any person who practices witchcraft. (3) Wiccan: a believer in Wicca Witch Ball An 18th century tradition; a glass sphere hung in windows to ward off evil spirits. This is where the Christian concept of the Christmas tree ornament came from. Witchcraft (1) The art of sorcery. (2) The power or practices of witches. (3) Wicca. Witches' Pyramid A creed and a structure of learning that witches follow: "To Know, To Dare, To Will, and To Be Silent". Yule The winter solstice Blót (celebration) in Ásatrú, the pagan practices of the Germanic peoples prior to the arrival of Christianity. Today, it is also one of the eight solar holidays, or sabbats, of Neopaganism. In modern neopaganism, Yule is celebrated on the winter solstice: in the northern hemisphere, circa December 21, and in the southern hemisphere, circa June 21. Yule Log The Yule log comes from the Yule festival, which gave rise to many other popular Christmas traditions. The word yule means wheel, a symbol representing the sun, and the yuletide was a festivity celebrating the fact that the days would now start to get longer and warmer again. The yule log was a huge log (sometimes an entire tree) that was burned slowly throughout these days to herald the birth of this new sun. mind-n-magick.com/glossary/glossary.php?word=Pagan
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