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Altar- an area or surface built or designed exclusively for magical or religious working and rituals.
Amulet- a natural object, often of a stone or fossil used as a protection device to the holder
Ankh- the most famous Egyptian hieroglyphic, the ankh symbolises life, love and reincarnation. It is often worn around the neck and is shaped like a cross with a loop on top
Aquarius -the eleventh sign of the zodiac, ruling from January 21 –February 19; and Air sign ruled by the planet Uranus
Aradia (air-a-dee-a) – Italian goddess, claimed to be Queen of Witches by some Wiccans
Aries – the first sign of the zodiac, ruling from March 21 – April 20; a Fire sign ruled by the planet Mars
astral body – representation of person or things found in astral plane
astral plane – a kind of dimension composed of energy
astral projection – an out-of-body experience usually induced through trance
athame – small, double-edged ritual dagger, usually black-handled; used to draw Circles and direct energy
aura – an energy field surrounding all living things
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balefire – a sacred outdoor fire burned by some Wiccan at certain Sabbats
banish – to drive away or release a spirit or energy
B.C.E. – Before Common Era; an alternate dating system corresponding to B.C
Beltain – Sabbat held on May 1st; also known as May Day, May Eve, Rood Day, Roodmas, and Walpurgisnacht
besom – a magical broom
Big Blue Book – sometimes Uncle Bucky's Big Blue Book, refers to Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft, a commonly read beginner's book
binding – a spell which generally involves tying knots in cords or a similar action, aimed at restricting energy or actions
bolline – a small, white handled knife
Book of Illuminations – alternate name for what is traditionally called Book of Shadows
Book of Light – alternate name for what is traditionally called Book of Shadows
Book of Shadows – a collection of rituals, notes, spells, etc. as well as sometimes a journal of workings
Burning Times – name given to Reformation and Inquisition, when the Church actively killed people for practicing "witchcraft"
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Cancer – fourth sign of the zodiac, ruling from June 22 – July 22; a Water sign ruled by the Moon
Candlemas – Sabbat held on February 2nd; also known as Imbolg/Imbolc, Oimelc, or Candelaria
Capricorn – tenth sign of the zodiac, ruling from December 23 – January 20; an Earth sign ruled by the planet Saturn
cauldron – pot or kettle, generally used as Goddess symbol
C.E. – Common Era; an alternate dating system corresponding to A.D.
censer – an incense burner
ceremonial magick – the art and practice of controlling spirits through force of will, requires dedication and study
chakras – seven energy points within the body
chalice – special glass/goblet used in rituals
circle – magical construct used in rituals
consecration – act of blessing an object with positive energy
corn dolly – a human or animal figure fashioned out of a sheaf of corn; used in spells and as fertility symbol
coven – a group of people who come together to ritual and study
Crone – one of the aspects of the Threefold Goddess
crone – older, wise woman
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divination – art of foretelling future events or revealing knowledge through the use of tools (eg. Tarot, runes, etc.)
Drawing Down the Moon – invoking the Goddess into one's self, usually in a ritual
Dawning Down the Sun – invoking the God into one's self, usually in ritual
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