Guide Dictionary

Doshas: Three governing principles in nature that guide the functioning of the mind and body.

(See also: Doshas ,Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)

mentor

An astral spirit serving as guide, counselor or teacher to an entity who is temporarily visiting the astral world in an out-of-body experience, or to a discarnate who is newly come from earth-plane life

(See also: Mentor , Body Mind and Soul)

A Dictionary of Spiritual Terms. From Acupuncture to Zoroaster.

Please note that all words in grey, like "yoga", "enlightenment" or "kundalini" are hyperlinked to archives further explaining the term. At the corresponding archive you will also find articles related to the term.

Eabani (Babylonian) Created by Ea; the hero-companion of Izdubar (Gilgamesh) in the epic of Gilgamesh. Here he is created by Ea upon supplication by the people to send them a champion to deliver them from the tyranny of Izdubar. Eabani, however, becomes his bosom-friend and fellow-traveler, acting as guide when Izdubar descends to the regions of the dead.

See also MARDUK

(See also: Eabani , Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Occultism, Occultism Dictionary)

Tseba'oth (Hebrew) Plural of tsaba' (host, army) with a general application to groups of active beings in celestial spheres or on earth; used in the phrase hosts or army of heaven, and likewise as signifying the host of the individuals of an army of men. It is also used of the aggregate of the stars, sun, and moon, etc., conceived as living beings. In the Old Testament the name is occasionally connected with Jehovah (Yehovah); thus Yehovah Tsebao'th appears, signifying association with war or conflict.

In ancient times the name came to be linked frequently with Sabazius, usually identified with Dionysos, Plutarch in several places (cf Symp 4:6) hinting that the Jews in their worship were connected in some manner with Sabazius or Dionysos. Blavatsky states that the Jewish connection is with Saturn, both with the god and the planet, who was "the patron-guide of Israel" (SD 1:459).

(See also: Tseba'oth , Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Body mind and Soul)

Savitar: Vedic Sun god as the guide of Yoga

(See also: Savitar , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul)

guru:

guru. Preceptor, teacher, guide to spiritual liberation.

(See also: guru , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul)

Ganesa (Sanskrit) The Hindu god of wisdom, son of Siva, who lost his human head which was replaced by that of an elephant. As he who removes obstacles, he is invoked at the commencement of any important undertaking, likewise at the beginning of books.

In some respects he is thus equivalent to the Egyptian Thoth or Thoth-Hermes, the scribe of the gods. Ganesa is the chief or head of multitudes of subordinate spiritual entities -- a necessity if as the god of wisdom he accomplishes his cosmic labors through subordinate hierarchies of intelligent and semi-intelligent beings, acting as their director or guide in forming and guiding nature.

(See also: Ganesa , Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Occultism, Occultism Dictionary)

savitar:

vedic sun god as the guide of yoga

(See also: savitar , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul)

Essential Oils

Essential oils are liquids extracted (normally by steam or water distillation) from the flowers, leaves, stems, bark or roots of a plant. Essential oils contain the highly concentrated "essence" of the plant it was derived from.

Essential oils are believed to offer psychological and physical therapeutic benefits. These benefits are usually achieved through methods including inhalation and application of the diluted oil to the skin. The theraputic use of essential oils is covered by the wider term of Aromatherapy.

For profiles of individual essential oils, please refer to our  Aromatherapy Section which contains an A- Z guide to the Essential oils sold instore.

(See also: Essential Oils , Alternative Health, Body Mind and Soul)

guru

1. Teacher, preceptor. 2. Spiritual guide who leads the student from darkness into the light, personification of truth for the disciple

(See also: Guru , Body Mind and Soul)

Saturn: Where Jupiter showed process, Saturn shows structure. Saturn is the ruler of Capricorn. Its placement and aspects indicate how structure is perceived either as limitation and restriction that keep you from pursuing your desires or as a container in which you can lead an orderly and productive life. On the whole structure is a good thing. The structure of bones allows us to move about and stand erect. Our skin provides a container without which we would surely die. It is how we perceive the container and what we do with it that makes all the difference.

As Saturn moves through the signs, its cycle defines major life changes. Around age seven you develop a new sense of personal responsibility, at about 15 you become a young adult, able to use abstract thinking in your decision-making process. At age 21 you become an adult in the eyes of the law, and around age 28 to 30 you experience your first Saturn return (It takes Saturn 28 to 30 years to go through all of the signs one time), and you undergo a shift from an extended growth period into an extended productive period. This structure is more or less the same for everyone.

The sign and house placement of Saturn indicate how you can best pursue your career, whatever that career may be. Should you start out owning your own company Leo style, or should you undertake humanitarian goals Aquarius style? By following Saturn’s indicators you can plan a career course that allows a steady development.

Saturn provides a barometer for you in the form of feedback. Sometimes you feel limited in what you can do, and you can use this as feedback about what educational opportunity to pursue. Sometimes you are afraid of the next step, and you can use this fear to show you where to seek emotional support. You will experience authority and responsibility in your life in constructive or destructive ways, based on where Saturn is found. Saturn can become your inner teacher and guide, as well as a timer for major changes throughout your life.

(See also: Saturn , Magic, Shamanism, Paganism, Wicca)

Time

Often in dreams, dates and numbers are used as a signal to identify something that will translate to waking life. In dreams, dates may be clues to guide you towards a time or event that is serving as the trigger for the dream.

Source: iVillage, http://www.ivillage.co.uk

(See also: Dream Archives, Meaning of Dreams, Dream Interpretation, Dream Dictionary, Dream Dictionary - Time , Meaning of Dreams about Time , Dream Interpretation Time )

PATHFINDER - spiritual guide, help or tool. (NAD)

(See also: PATHFINDER , Wiccan Pagan, Paganism, Pagan Dictionary)

Art/Drama/Music Therapy: Using these "expressive" forms of art as a vehicle for change, self-awareness and growth, counselors guide their clients to a resolution of psychological or emotional problems.

(See also: Art, Drama, Music Therapy , Alternative Health, Body Mind and Soul)

A Christian theological definition of Angel - Angels according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:

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Angel - Angels

See also: Angel - Angels , Christianity, Body Mind and Soul

AYURVEDIC MEDICINE

Ayurvedic (pronounced eye yur VEH dik) medicine stresses a holistic approach to health. It means “science of life.” It places equal emphasis on body, mind and spirit and its main goal is to restore the innate harmony of the individual.

Ayurvedic medicine defines disease as the result of climatic extremes, bacterial attack, nutritional deviance, and stress, as well as other forms of emotional imbalance. Optimal health is achieved by cultivating mental and physical habits that are conducive to physical and spiritual well-being. Treatment often includes yoga, diet, and the development of positive attitude

Ayurvedic medicine evolved among the Brahmin sages of ancient India some 3000-5000 years ago. There are specific aspects of this system of medicine that distinguish it from other approaches to health care. It focuses on establishing and maintaining balance of the life energies within us, rather than focusing on individual symptoms.

"Constitution” is the keystone of Auruvedic medicine. Constitution refers to the overall health profile of the individual, including strength and susceptibilities. Ayurvedic doctors determine each metabolic body type and then specify a treatment plan to guide one back into harmony with the environment. 

Underlying Ayurveda is the view that everything is composed of five basic elements: ether/space, air, fire, water and earth. These are similar to the elements in traditional Chinese medicine. These elements combine to form the metabolic body types, or doshas (pronounced DOE shas). Ayurveda describes three body types. Even though each person’s metabolic type is determined by a predominant dosha, all three doshas are present in varying degrees in every cell, tissue and organ of the body.

The three doshas are vata, pitta and kapha. Vata is motion that activates the physical system, physical activity, and nerve force. It allows the body to breathe and circulate blood. The seats of the vata are the large intestine, pelvic cavity, bones , skin, ears and thighs. Pitta processes food, air and water and is responsible for charging the endocrine and enzymatic activities throughout the body. The seats of the pitta are the small intestines, stomach, sweat glands, blood, skin and eyes. Kapha involves the structure of bones, tendons, muscles and the fat that holds the body together. It offers nourishment and protection. The chest, lungs, and fluid surrounding the spinal cord are the seats of kapha.

When the doshas are balanced in accordance with the individual’s constitution, the result is vibrant heath and energy. When the balance is disturbed the body becomes susceptible to disease. Imbalance in the doshas is the first sign that the mind and body are not perfectly coordinated.

Ayurvedic medicine believes that once people understand the characteristics and qualities of their body type they can make changes in their lifestyle and environment to restore dosha balance. Ayurveda seeks to heal the fragmentation and disorder of the mind-body complex and restore wholeness and harmony to all people of all ages, from young children to the elderly.

(See also: AYURVEDIC MEDICINE , Alternative Health, Holistic Health, Body Mind and Soul)

CONTACT: a non-physical being who acts as a guide and instructor.

(See also: CONTACT , Witchcraft, Wicca, Paganism, Pagan Dictionary)

BOOK OF SHADOWS (BOS) - 1. collection of info in book form for reference. Like a magickal cookbook. Grimoire. (TRASB)

2. (Also called “Book of Light’s and Shadows”) BOS is the spell book, diary and ritual guide used by an individual witch or coven. Some say the name come from having to hide the workings from church authorities and others say it means that an unworked spell or ritual is a mere shadow, not taking form until performed by a Witch. (CMM)

(See also: BOOK OF SHADOWS , Wiccan Pagan, Paganism, Pagan Dictionary)

Altered States of Consciousness

Trances entered through hypnosis, meditation, drugs (including hallucinogenics), visualization, etc. State of being in which one allows the subconscious to take control and guide. May heighten oneÕs vulnerability to suggestion or susceptibility to deception.

(See also: Altered States of Consciousness , New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

Berosus (Chald.). A priest of the Temple of Belus who wrote for Alexander the Great the history of the Cosmogony, as taught in the Temples, from the astronomical and chronological records preserved in that temple. The fragments we have in the soi-disant translations of Eusebius are certainly as untrustworthy as the biographer of the Emperor Constantine - of whom he made a saint (!!) - could make them.

The only guide to this Cosmogony may now be found in the fragments of the Assyrian tablets, evidently copied almost bodily from the earlier Babylonian records; which, say what the Orientalists may, are undeniably the originals of the Mosaic Genesis, of the Flood, the tower of Babel, of baby Moses set afloat on the waters, and of other events. For, if the fragments from the Cosmogony of Berosus, so carefully re-edited and probably mutilated and added to by Eusebius, are no great proof of the antiquity of these records in Babylonia - seeing that this priest of Belus lived three hundred years after the Jews were carried captive to Babylon, and they may have been borrowed by the Assyrians from them - later discoveries have made such a consoling hypothesis impossible.

 It is now fully ascertained by Oriental scholars that not only "Assyria borrowed its civilization and written characters from Babylonia," but the Assyrians copied their literature from Babylonian sources. Moreover, in his first Hibbert lecture, Professor Sayce shows the culture both of Babylonia itself and of the city of Eridu to have been of foreign importation; and, according to this scholar, the city of Eridu stood already "6,000 years ago on the shores of the Persian gulf," i.e., about the very time when Genesis shows the Elohim creating the world, sun, and stars out of nothing.

(See also: Berosus , Theosophy, Spirituality, Body mind and Soul, Spiritual Dictionary,)

Angel: A spiritual being, especially in Persian, Jewish, Christian and Islamic theologies, that is commonly portrayed as being winged and as serving as God's messengers. The spiritual guide of an individual.

(See also: Angel , Alternative Health, Body Mind and Soul)