WICCAN SHAMANISM - Article Index

Dictionary - Wiccan Shamanism: Pagan Denominations Dictionary On Wiccan Shamanism
WICCAN SHAMANISM: Created by Selena Fox, high priestess of Circle Sanctuary, Wiccan Shamanism is a religion that blends Wiccan practic...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shaman: Craft Witchcraft Dictionary On Shaman
SHAMAN: 1) a practitioner of SHAMANISM. Person who has obtained knowledge of the subtler aspects of the World by periods of alternate...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Wizzard: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Wizzard
someone who practices magic but is not Wiccan wort/wortcraft herb, herbalism   (See also: wizzard , Magic, Shamanism, Pagan Di...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Witchcraft: Encyclopedia - Witchcraft
The term witchcraft (and witch) is a controversial one with a complicated history. Witchcraft is viewed differently in different cultures...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Handfasting: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Handfasting
A Wiccan or Pagan marriage ceremony   (See also: handfasting , Magic, Shamanism, Pagan Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Hedgewitch: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Hedgewitch
a non-Wiccan witch with a shamanistic path   (See also: hedgewitch , Magic, Shamanism, Pagan Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Sabbats: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Sabbats
eight annual Wiccan festivals   (See also: Sabbats , Magic, Shamanism, Pagan Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - High Priest: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On High Priest
The male leader of a coven or Wiccan organization and plays the role of the God in certain ceremonies.   (See also: High Prie...   » Read the article

Dictionary - High Priestess: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On High Priestess
The feminine leader of a coven or Wiccan organization and plays the role of Goddess in certain ceremonies.   (See also: High ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shaman: Paganism Pagan Dictionary On Shaman
SHAMAN: A man or woman who has obtained knowledge of the subtler dimensions of the Earth, usually through periods of alternate states ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Wiccan: Spiritual Dictionary On Wiccan
Wiccan: A person who follows one of the many sects of Wicca.   (See also: Wiccan , Magic, Shamanism, Paganism, Wicca)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Shamanism: Paganism Pagan Dictionary On Shamanism
SHAMANISM: The practice of shamans, usually ritualistic or magickal in nature, sometimes religious.   (See also: SHAMANISM , P...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shamanic Tradition: Craft Witchcraft Dictionary On Shamanic Tradition
SHAMANIC TRADITION: a very individualistic tradition of Wicca as typified by the practice of Shan of the House of the Goddess in Londo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Skyclad: Spiritual Dictionary On Skyclad
Skyclad: A term used by Wiccans to indicate ritual nudity.   (See also: Skyclad , Magic, Shamanism, Paganism, Wicca)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Needfire: Spiritual Dictionary On Needfire
Needfire: A ceremonial fire kindled at dawn on major Wiccan holidays. It was traditionally used to light all other household fires. ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Alexandrian: Spiritual Dictionary On Alexandrian
Alexandrian: Alexandrian Tradition is a Wiccan sect founded in the 1960s by the British Witch Alex Sanders and his wife Maxine.... Ale...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dianic Wicca: Spiritual Dictionary On Dianic Wicca
Dianic Wicca: This is a Wiccan path that focuses on the strong female Deity Diana. Dianic groups often allow only women members and ma...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Circle Wicca: Magickal Traditions Dictionary On Circle Wicca
CIRCLE WICCA: A Wiccan tradition founded in 1974 by Selena Fox and Jim Alan. Its headquarters are at Circle Sanctuary, a 200 acre Natu...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Halloween: Spiritual Dictionary On Halloween
Halloween: October 31. Also called Samhain by the Wiccan and Pagan communities. This holiday is widely celebrated by people of all fai...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shaman: Pagan Paganism Dictionary Ii On Shaman
Shaman: A medicine person and medium who frequently uses astral and/or mental projection to fly into “the spirit world,” i...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shaman: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Shaman
A religious or healing practitioner who practices shamanism.   (See also: shaman , Magic, Shamanism, Pagan Dictionary)  ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shamanic: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Shamanic
The characteristics of someone who is using the techniques of shamanism or the qualities of beliefs or techniques that make them part ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shamanic Journey: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Shamanic Journey
The trip a shaman takes when he or she goes into an altered state of consciousness or trance in order to communicate with or contact t...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shamanic Practices: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Shamanic Practices
include magi, healing, shapeshifting, communication with ancestral spirits, and divination   (See also: Shamanic Practices , ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shamanism: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Shamanism
A deeply rooted traditional system for healing and solving personal and community problems, in which a religious or healing practition...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shamanizing: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Shamanizing
Refers to the activities of the shaman when he or she is engaging in the religious or healing practices of shamanism.   (See al...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Celtic Shamanism: Pagan Denominations Dictionary On Celtic Shamanism
CELTIC SHAMANISM: A shamanic path that is based on the Faery Faith of the Celtic peoples of Western Europe and especially of Britain, ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shamanism: Pagan Denominations Dictionary On Shamanism
SHAMANISM: The oldest system of healing and magick in the world, probably as old as mankind itself. Shamanism is the art of functionin...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Celtic Shamanism: Magickal Traditions Dictionary On Celtic Shamanism
CELTIC SHAMANISM: A shamanic path that is based on the Faery Faith of the Celtic peoples of Western Europe and especially of Britain, ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shamanism: Magickal Traditions Dictionary On Shamanism
SHAMANISM: The oldest system of healing and magick in the world, probably as old as mankind itself. Shamanism is the art of functionin...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shamanic Witchcraft: Pagan Paganism Dictionary Ii On Shamanic Witchcraft
Shamanic Witchcraft: (1) Originally, the beliefs and practices of members of postulated independent belladonna/Moon Goddess cults thro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Witchcraft: Encyclopedia Ii - Witchcraft - Etymology
The origins of the term witch are highly disputed. That the word derives directly from Old English. More words believed to found the exis...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Circle Wicca: Pagan Denominations Dictionary On Circle Wicca
CIRCLE WICCA: Circle Wicca was begun in 1974 by Selena Fox and Jim Alan. Its headquarters are at Circle Sanctuary, a 200 acre Nature p...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Samhain: Spiritual Dictionary On Samhain
Samhain: October 31. Also called Hallowee, Hallowe'en, and All Hallows Eve. This holiday is widely celebrated by people of all faiths ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Wicca: Spiritual Dictionary On Wicca
Wicca: The single largest tradition within Paganism, which is earth-centered, celebrates the eight Pagan holidays, envisions Deity as ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Yule: Spiritual Dictionary On Yule
Yule: December 21   Winster Solstice marks the shortest day of the year. In most Wiccan/Witchcraft traditions the theme of the W...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Witchcraft: Encyclopedia Ii - Witchcraft - Theories Of Neopagan Witchcraft
Some neopagans believe that witchcraft should be used for good, and eschew any evil usages (See the Wiccan Rede and the Rule of Three (Wi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Witchcraft: Encyclopedia Ii - Witchcraft - African Witchcraft
Africans have a wide range of views of traditional religions. African Christians typically accept Christian dogma as do their counterpart...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Witchcraft: Encyclopedia Ii - Witchcraft - Practices Typically Considered To Be Witchcraft
Influencing another person's body or property: Practices to which the witchcraft label have been historically applied are those which inf...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Witchcraft: Encyclopedia Ii - Witchcraft - European Witchcraft
The characterization of the witch in Europe is not derived from a single source. Popular neopagan beliefs suggest that witches were femal...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Book Of Shadows: Spiritual Dictionary On Book Of Shadows
Book of Shadows: In modern Wicca, the standard title for a book of Wiccan rituals and teachings. Traditionally each Witch was required...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Witchcraft: Encyclopedia Ii - Witchcraft - Middle Eastern Witchcraft
Witchcraft - Ancient Middle Eastern and Near Eastern beliefs. The belief in witchcraft and its practice seem to have been widespread in...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rutilated Quartz: Spiritual Dictionary On Rutilated Quartz
Rutilated Quartz: Rutilated quartz is clear quartz with threads of titanium dioxide (gold filaments) running through it. Much of this ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Witch's Bottle: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Witch's Bottle
sealed bottle placed in the house or buried on the property for protection.   (See also: witch's bottle , Magic, Shamanism, P...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Witch's Ladder: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Witch's Ladder
type of knot magic in which charms are knotted or braided, with specific magical intention, into cords, to make a powerful talisman ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - World Tree: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On World Tree
A tree that Mayans and other groups believe stands at the center of the cosmos and connects the lower, middle, and upper worlds. &nb...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Yin, Yang: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Yin, Yang
opposite but balancing male and female principles - yin is female (Moon) energy, negative and passive; yang is male (Sun) energy, po...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Yoni: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Yoni
female genitalia as a sacred symbol of life; creation, fertility, sexuality, the Goddess, etc   (See also: Yoni , Magic, Sham...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Channeling: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Channeling
Wherein you allow a disincarnate entity to "borrow" your body to speak to others either through automatic writing or verbal...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Charge, The: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Charge, The
Originally written in modern form by Doreen Valiente, it is a story of the message from the Goddess to Her children   (See als...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Charms: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Charms
An amulet or talisman that has been charmed by saying an incantation over it and instilling it with energy for a specific task &nbs...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Circle: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Circle
a group, less formal than a coven, of witches who practice, worship, celebrate, or study together   (See also: circle , Magic...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Clairvoyance: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Clairvoyance
psychic ability to know things beyond your immediate knowledge (ESP or second sight)   (See also: clairvoyance , Magic, Shama...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Cleansing: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Cleansing
The act of removing any negative energy, vibrations or mages from an object or place by utilizing positive, psychic energy.   ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Cone Of Power: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Cone Of Power
Psychic energy raised and focused by either an individual or group mind (coven) to achieve a definite purpose.   (See also: C...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Consecration: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Consecration
The act of blessing an object or place by instilling it with positive energy   (See also: Consecration , Magic, Shamanism, Pa...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Corn Spirit: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Corn Spirit
spirit of a grain crop, embodied in an entity, person, or animal   (See also: corn spirit , Magic, Shamanism, Pagan Dictionary...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Coven: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Coven
A group of thirteen or fewer Witches that work together in an organized fashion for positive magickal endeavors or to perform religio...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Book Of Shadows: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Book Of Shadows
The collection of information in book form for a Witch's reference   (See also: Book of Shadows , Magic, Shamanism, Pagan Dic...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bos: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Bos
Abbreviation for Book of Shadow   (See also: BOS , Magic, Shamanism, Pagan Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Botanica: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Botanica
a Saterian shop that sells herbs, charms, candles, religious statues, etc.   (See also: botanica , Magic, Shamanism, Pagan Di...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bruja, Brujo: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Bruja, Brujo
Spanish word for witch   (See also: bruja, brujo , Magic, Shamanism, Pagan Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Burning Times: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Burning Times
A historical time from around 1000CE through the 17th century when it is said that over nine million people were tortured and burned ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Cabala: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Cabala
The ancient Hebrew magickal system (Kabbala[h] or Qabala)   (See also: Cabala , Magic, Shamanism, Pagan Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Call: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Call
Invoking Divine forces   (See also: Call , Magic, Shamanism, Pagan Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Censer: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Censer
An incense burner or heatproof container for burning incense and magickal offerings.   (See also: censer , Magic, Shamanism, P...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chakras: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Chakras
Seven major energy vortexes found in the human body. Each is usually associated with a color. Smaller vortexes are located in the ha...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chalice: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Chalice
A Witch's magickal cup. Represents the element of water during magickal rites. Considered a sacred symbol of the Goddess.   (S...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Covenstead: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Covenstead
The meeting place for a coven of Witches, and is often a fixed building or place where the Witch can feel safe and at home.   ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Craft: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Craft
witchcraft   (See also: Craft , Magic, Shamanism, Pagan Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Croning: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Croning
ceremony held to mark a woman's transition from mother to crone, the final phase of a woman's life   (See also: croning , Magi...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Crystallomancy: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Crystallomancy
divination by crystals, usually a crystal ball   (See also: crystallomancy , Magic, Shamanism, Pagan Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Days Of Power: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Days Of Power
Although usually referred to as Sabbats, there are other days throughout the year that can be considered days of power. These days ca...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dedication: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Dedication
the process where the individual accepts the Craft as their path, and vows to study and learn all that is necessary to reach adeptsh...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deosil: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Deosil
Clockwise movement   (See also: deosil , Magic, Shamanism, Pagan Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Divination: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Divination
The art of using magickal tools and symbols to gather information from the Collective Unconscious on the nature of people, places, t...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dowsing: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Dowsing
The art/science of using a pendulum or stick to find the actual location of a person, place, thing or element.   (See also: d...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Fivefold Kiss: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Fivefold Kiss
ritual greeting of eight kisses between witches of opposite genders in classical Wicca, on the feet, knees, pelvis, breast, and lips ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Flying Ointment: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Flying Ointment
paste, usually containing herbs, that is applied to the skin to aid in astral projection   (See also: flying ointment , Magic...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Folk Magic: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Folk Magic
a culture's traditional magical practices   (See also: folk magic , Magic, Shamanism, Pagan Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Granny: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Granny
woman a female shaman   (See also: granny , Magic, Shamanism, Pagan Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Grimoire: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Grimoire
Book of Shadows, a handwritten book of spells and magical information   (See also: grimoire , Magic, Shamanism, Pagan Diction...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Gris Gris: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Gris Gris
French patois word for a charm   (See also: gris gris , Magic, Shamanism, Pagan Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Hex: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Hex
usually a negative spell or to cast a negative spell   (See also: hex , Magic, Shamanism, Pagan Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Hidden: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Hidden
children witches who must keep their religion secret, the hidden children of the Goddess   (See also: hidden , Magic, Shamani...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Libation: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Libation
liquid offering to a God/dess   (See also: libation , Magic, Shamanism, Pagan Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Macrocosm: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Macrocosm
The world around us   (See also: macrocosm , Magic, Shamanism, Pagan Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Mage, Magus: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Mage, Magus
someone who is adept at magic but not a witch   (See also: mage, magus , Magic, Shamanism, Pagan Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Magic(k): Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Magic(k)
the are and science of focusing your will and emotions to effect change both in the world around you and the world within you. Magic...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Magick Circle: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Magick Circle
A circular boundary drawn in visionary blue flames or white light that protects the Witch from outside forces while conducting ritua...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Magickal Systems: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Magickal Systems
Traditions, denominations, sects, or pantheons. It is a basic set of guidelines relating to specific Gods and Goddesses or cultural ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Magickal Working: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Magickal Working
The process of using magick to reach a desired positive goal.   (See also: magickal working , Magic, Shamanism, Pagan Dictiona...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Maiden: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Maiden
stage of a woman's life between menarche and motherhood or mentoring   (See also: maiden , Magic, Shamanism, Pagan Dictionary...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Matrix: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Matrix
word used to describe the universe as the Goddess-web-of-life   (See also: Matrix , Magic, Shamanism, Pagan Dictionary)  ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Incubus: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Incubus
malevolent male entity that takes sexual possession of sleeping women   (See also: incubus , Magic, Shamanism, Pagan Dictiona...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Initiation: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Initiation
An experience that so transforms the individual that their concept of personal and worldly reality has been altered.   (See al...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Invocation: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Invocation
To bring something in from without.   (See also: Invocation , Magic, Shamanism, Pagan Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Juju: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Juju
West African word for magic   (See also: juju , Magic, Shamanism, Pagan Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Karma: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Karma
The belief that one's thoughts and deeds can be either counted against them or added to their spiritual path during several life tim...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Kitchen Witch: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Kitchen Witch
witch who uses mainly practical magic centering on the home, hearth, and family   (See also: kitchen witch , Magic, Shamanism...   » Read the article