Medicine Wheel

1.    Plains Indians' way of life symbolizing a dynamic, spirallic understanding of the universe.

2.    An ancient stone circle that has been used for thousands of years by Native people as a place for prayer, ceremony, and self-understanding

(See also: Medicine Wheel, Body Mind and Soul)

MEDICINE WHEEL (Medicine Circle) -

1. Plains Indians way of life symbolizing a dynamic, spirallic understanding of the universe.

2. (l.c.) an ancient stone circle that has been used for thousands of years by Native people as a place for prayer, ceremony and self understanding. (Sun Bear) (NAD)

(See also: MEDICINE WHEEL, Wiccan Pagan, Paganism, Pagan Dictionary)

Medicine Wheel

Native American sacred circle representing the Universe and the balance of all creation. It is cast to contain, project and raise energy to transform, balance and heal.

(See also: Medicine Wheel, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

Chakra: Wheel. Plexus; center of psychic energy in the human system, particularly in the spine or head.

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chakra

(literally, wheel): There are 7 energy centers called "Chakras" and they parallel the spine. Each chakra has certain qualities and associations. Refers to one of seven centers of consciousness suspended on the sushumna nerve through which the Kundalini rises.

The seven main chakras are located at the root base region (Muladhara), genital region (Svadhisthana), belly region (Manipura), heart region (Ana Hata), throat region (Vishudda), forehead region (Ajna), and the top of head (Sahasrara). There are also many other chakras located elsewhere throughout the body.

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

A dictionary with common spiritual words from Hinduism and Sanskrit. Also see these links: Hinduism, Spirituality, Enlightenment, Spiritual Dictionary and Hinduism Dictionary.

A Dictionary of Spiritual Terms. From Acupuncture to Zoroaster.

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Kundalini Dictionary

Dictionary over terms related to kundalini and kundalini awakening. Please note that words in grey like " Kundalini " are links to archives with related articles.

Samhain (sowen) Oct. 31

Many know this day generically as Halloween. This day was a celebration traditionally of the end of summer. It was said that the dead walked on this day, and was a day to revere and remember those who had passed. Samhain is the end of the traditional year, and marks the beginning of winter. It is said that on Samhain, the God dies, and the Crone Goddess mourns him for six weeks until he is reborn on Yule.

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SUN WHEEL: ancient eight-spoked wheel which symbolized the year, each spoke symbolizing one of the seasonal or cross-quarter festivals. It also bespoke the cyclical nature of all things. The sun wheel is still used as a protective talisman with many metaphysical meanings.

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Wheel of the Year: A term for the seasons or cycles of Nature marked by the Sabbats of Wicca/Witchcraft. It is often symbolized by an eight-spoke wheel indicating each solstice and equinox, as well as the days that fall exactly between each, the midpoints or cross-quarters.

(See also: Wheel of the Year, Magic, Shamanism, Paganism, Wicca)

Chakra System

The chakras are the bodies centres of energy and vital to the well being of the whole person. They are the energy centres through which our spiritual and emotional energies flow.

The word ‘Chakra’ is taken from Hindi and means ‘wheel of energy’ There are seven chakras or energy centres within the body. Each Chakra has certain characteristics and influences a different aspect of the personality. The correct flow of energies through the chakras is vital for health. When the flow of Prana, or energy is blocked, disease results.

The Base Chakra, Mooladhara

This chakra controls the basic human survival instincts and provides an essential ‘grounding’. Our most basic human instincts originate from this Chakra.

The Sacral Chakra, Swadisthan Manipura

This is linked to sexuality and reproductive capacity.

The Solar Plexus, Nabhi

This chakra is said to direct our awareness of self within the world. This is the seat of our emotional life and existence.

The Heart Chakra, Anhata

Connected to love and compassion. This chakra is the centre of feelings of love, harmony and peace.

The Throat Chakra, Vishuddhi

Linked to individual creativity and communication.

The Brow Chakra, Ajjna

This chakra forms the seat of both intuition and awareness. It is seen as the seat of perception, often perception beyond our physical senses.

The Crown Chakra, Sahasrara

This chakra links to the persons spiritual connection with the universe around them, the link with the divine. This chakra also balances the interior and exterior energies of a person's existence, linking them to the world around them.

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

SACRED WHEEL WICCA: An eclectic neo-Pagan path based on Celtic beliefs, that focuses on balance and learning. Celtic beliefs are a part of their teachings. They state that they are a Wiccan religion dedicated to the health of Mother Earth, and to all her children in whatever forms they may take.

(See also: SACRED WHEEL WICCA, Magickal Traditions, Magickal Paths, Paganism, Pagan Dictionary)

Lughnasadh - August 1

Lughnasadh is the first of the three harvest Sabbats. It is also know as Lammas and is a time to give thanks to the God and Goddess for all that they have brought to us thus far. The Goddess is still pregnant with the future harvests, and is honored and revered as the new mother. This is the time of year for rededication, or rekindling of sacred fires. This is the time to be thankful for all that you have.

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Ostara - Eostre - The Spring Equinox - March 23

Ostara is the name of the Virgin Goddess of Spring in ancient Germany. Eostre is the name of the Teutonic Goddess of Spring. This is a day for feasting and ritual. Many equinox myths tell of the deities struggle in the underworld, and their return from the Land of the Dead back to the Earth. This is the time of planting, and a celebration of the renewel of life. Eggs, a symbol of fertility, are frequently painted with different colors and symbols in representation of the things to come in life, as part of the renewel celebration.

(See also: Ostara, Pagan Holidays, Paganism, Pagan, Pagan Dictionary)

SACRED WHEEL WICCA: An eclectic neo-Pagan path which was organized in Delaware within the past decade. Calling themselves Wiccan, they focus on balance and learning. Celtic beliefs are a Part of their teachings. They state that they are a Wiccan religion dedicated to the health of Mother Earth, and to all her children in whatever forms they may take.

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Imbolg - Feb. 2

This was a celebration to lure back the Sun God to bring heat to our lands and speed up the coming of Spring. It is also known as Brigids Day to honor the Great Mother Goddess Brigid. She waits on this day as the bride of the youthful Sun God, who is soon to return to her. This was a day to honor the Goddess who turns back the wheel of the year to Spring. This is the fire festival, the mid-point of the dark half of the year.

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Mabon - The Autumn Equinox - September 23

This is a day of balance between light and dark.  The Goddess and the God are thought to have equal power on this night, and all the forces of good and evil as well. This is a good time for divination and marks the end of the second harvest. By this time most the crops were gathered. Mabon begins the season of autumn, when we go into the dark season where most life sleeps for a short time. This is nearing the time when the God dies and goes to the underworld.  The old God is preparing himself for his sacrifficial death at Samhain, and the Goddess is entering her Crone aspect, storing her wisdom that she has learned over the years. Yet she is still pregnant with the seed of the God who she will birth at Yule.

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One full cycle of the seasonal year, beginning with the Samhain
celebration.

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Wheel of the Year

One full cycle of the seasons, in pagan beliefs in begins on Samhain as opposed to in January.

(See also: Wheel of the Year, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)