Akasic Records:

A concept in Indian metaphysics, of a gigantic repository of all the memories of every incarnation of every being; some gifted ones are said to be able to “read” these records (possibly through retrocognition or the clair senses) and to gain data about past events. See Switchboard.

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Para-anthropology:

The study of paranormal phenomena in tribal, traditional and/or nonliterate cultures.

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Animal-Psi or Anpsi:

A little-used term for psychic phenomena involving the interactions of animals with humans, each other and the environment.

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Dactylogy:

Finger signaling system of language (such as Ameslan) used by deaf and mute persons; can also be used as powerful mudras in rituals.

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PAST-LIFE REGRESSION: Act of using meditation or guided meditation to pass through the veil of linear time and perceive experiences encountered in a previous existence.

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Neo-Paganism

The modern revival of paganism, emphasizing witchcraft (see Wicca), goddess worship, and nature worship.

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Magic Circle

Ring drawn by occultists to protect them from the spirits and demons they call up by incantations and rituals.

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Panentheism

The belief that God is all that exists. God is at once the entire universe, and transcends the universe as well. Subtly different from Pantheism.

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Symbol:

A sign plus an associated concept.

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Pentagram

A five-pointed star drawn with a single line. Upright, it resembles a human figure, with spirit taking the highest importance. Inverted (upside-down) it is often considered a Satanic symbol. When inverted, it represents the elements taking precedence over spirit. An inverted pentagram becomes Baphomet.

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Magick

Real or ritual magic, as opposed to fake or stage magic. Willful use of psychic skills to activate subtle forces to obey; use of ceremony, ritual, incantations, natural and human-made objects of correct vibrational frequency for desired outcome.

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Pantheism

The belief that all that exists is God and all that exists is God. This God is an all-encompassing, impersonal principle or force of which everything is a part. A central doctrine for most eastern religions and New Age groups. This leads naturally to the concept of the divinity of the individual, that we are all Gods. They do not seek God as revealed in a sacred text or as exists in a remote heaven; they seek God within the self and throughout the entire universe. (see also Panentheism)

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Pentacle

A disc containing a five-pointed star used in magical ceremonies. Also called a pentagram. A pentagram with a circle around it.

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High Magic

Ceremonial magick involving the actions of deities or spirits.

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Grimoire

A magickal workbook which contains various information on rituals, formulae, correspondences, and preparation of ritual tools and space. Similar to a Book of Shadows.

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Halloween is a celebration that has evolved from the combination of several different traditions.

 The roots of Halloween are unearthed in the rituals of Druids and Celtic priests of pre-Christian Ireland and Scotland. November 1 was the beginning of the new year, so Halloween, or "Samhain," (pronounced "sow'an") was like New Year's Eve. It was both a time of death and new beginnings, of harvest feasting and magic.

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High Priest

A male witch within a coven who has been initiated into the 3rd degree. Abbreviated in written rituals as HP.

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Great Rite

The ritual act, usually Wiccan, of sexual intercourse performed between the high-priestess and the high-priest, or between the high-priestess and a coven member.

Originally performed in the midst of the circle, then later performed apart from the circle. Now usually performed symbollicly by placing the sword in the cup.

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High Priestess

A female witch within a coven who has been initiated into the 3rd degree. Abbreviated as HPS in written rituals. Often the head of the coven.

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Catapsi:

An antipsi talent for the generation of strong fields of psychic static, frequently at such high intensity that all other psi fields within range are disrupted and/or drowned out, usually with the information content of those fields collapsing first.

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Nervous System:

The bodily system made up of nerves, senses, and brain, including all connectors such as the spinal cord.

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Pantheon:

The organization of deities and lesser spirits in any given religion.

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