Dictionary of Magickal Terms




This page of magickal terms is for the newer followers of the Craft. GreyWing hopes it will help you on the path you have chosen.

This list is by no means complete.

Other words are scattered through the pages of this site as needed, and are not duplicated here.

Akashic Records :

This is a giant data base that can be accessed by the mind. The mind accesses the data through Universal connections. This data base holds information on past lives and healing, among other things

Amulet :

An object of protection that has been ritually charged. These items deflect negative energies, including thoughts. These can be anything you feel appropriate : feathers, shells, beads, stones, etc.

Astral :

Another dimension of reality. Also known as dreamtime. This name is from the Austrailian Aboriginal people.

Astral Travel/Projection :

The Process of separation from your physical body. You can travel in the astral plane, also known as dreamtime.

Bane :

Bad, evil or destructive

Bind :

To use magick to restrain someone or something

Blood of the Moon :

A woman's menstrual cycle. This is a very powerful time for us. If you acknowledge the strength within yourself, you are more powerful at this time than any other.

Call :

Invoking the Divine forces, such as "to call the quarters"

Chakras :

Seven major energy sites on the human body. Each is associated with a color

Crown - white, Forehead (third eye) - purple, Throat - blue, Chest - pink or green, Navel - yellow, Abdomen - orange, Groin- red

Cone of Power :

Energy that has been raised and focused for a specific purpose. This action may be solitary or in a coven.

Deosil :

With the sun, Movement clockwise.

Drawing Down the Moon :

This ritual is done during a Full Moon. It is used to empower the witch performing the ritual and unite her essence with the Goddess.

Green Man :

Another name for the God. Since his kingdom is the woods, it is quite appropriate

Handfasting :

A Pagan or Wiccan marriage ceremony

Pantheon :

A collection or group of Gods and Goddesses in a particular mythic or religious structure. Example, the Greek pantheon

Scrying :

A method of divination, using tools such as a bowl of inked water, a mirror, crystal ball etc.

Sigil :

A seal , sign, glyph, or other device, drawn or stamped, used in magick. Use them anywhere, on anything you desire.

Spiral :

The symbol of "coming into being."

Vision Questing :

The use of astral projection, bi-location, or dreamtime to accomplish something. Also known as pathworking.

Widdershins :

Against the sun, Movement counterclockwise




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