Glossary

Glossary of Psychic Terms

Here you'll find a comprehensive glossary of the terms used in the Psychic, Witchcraft, Magic and Spiritual world. You'll find words that explain the mystery of Magic and Spell casting.

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Absent Healing

Absent Healing also known as Distant Healing allows the Healer to practise their art in another location and without physical contact with a subject.

After Life

The After Life is the name given when describing the location or realm where those who have passed reside. It is often referred to as life after death or the Hereafter.

Akasha

Akasha is the fifth element after earth, fire, water and air. It is the power of the Universe, also known as Spirit or Ether. It is the energy out of which the elements are formed.

Akashic Records

Akashic Records are believed to be the memories or knowledge of all experiences since the beginning of time and are ‘stored’ on the non-physical Astral plane.

Altar

An Altar is used as the main area for storing any tools a Witch or Spell caster needs during a Magic Ritual or Spell Casting.

Amulet

A Magically charged object worn, carried or placed to guard against negativity, negative energies or negative thoughts.

Angel Reading

A Psychic Reading using Angel Cards. Each Angel card signifies a specific Angel with words of their wisdom to provide guidance and answers. An Angel Reading usually requires a Reader to use the Angel cards in a spread in a similar way to Tarot cards.

Angels

Angels are believed to be heavenly messengers or guides.

Animism

Animism is the belief that that all living things and natural objects such as animals, plants and rocks contain a spiritual essence.

Ankh

An Egyptian hieroglyphic in the shape of a looped cross that is indicates the symbol meaning life.

Aquarian Age

Aquarian Age, commonly referred to as the Age of Aquarius is the astrological era lasting 2,150 years. Some astrologers believe we are currently in the Aquarian Age whereas others maintain it is yet to come. It is believed that the Age of Aquarius will allow total enlightenment as belief systems will blend harmoniously into one.

Aquarius

The sun sign Aquarius is one of the 12 signs of the Zodiac. It is known as the Water Carrier. Those born between January 21 - February 19 come under the sign of Aquarius.

Arcana

Arcana means ‘secret’ as is known in the Tarot deck. The Major Arcana and Minor Arcana are the two halves of the Tarot deck.

Aries

The sun sign Aries is one of the 12 signs of the Zodiac. It is known as the Ram. Those born between March 21 - April 20 come under the sign of Aries.

Asperger

A bundle of herbs used to sprinkle water for purification.

Astral Plane

The non physical, spiritual plane.

Astral Projection

Astral Projection is the practice of separating the consciousness from the physical body and moving it at will to travel over distances.

Astrology

Astrology is the study of the movements and relative positions of the planets and stars which are interpreted as having an influence on the human personality and behaviour.

Athame

An Athame is a double-bladed ritual knife used by Witches and Spell Casters to direct personal power during Magic Rituals and Spell Casting.

Aura

The normally invisible energy field surrounding the human body, animals, plants and rocks.

Aura Reading

The art of seeing an aura and identifying its colours, density and blemishes to reveal information about the health, emotional state and spiritual development of a subject.

Automatic Writing

Automatic Writing is the gift of writing without will, knowledge or control. Psychics gifted with Automatic Writing skills use this technique to pass on spiritual messages and guidance to clients.

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Balancing

Balancing is the skill Psychics and healers adopt to realign any imbalance of the Chakras. Spiritual, emotional, mental or physical imbalance can produce illness. There are several different methods of balancing including Reiki healing.

Bibliomancy

Bibliomancy describes the method of foretelling events by interpreting the text of a page in a book when it falls open randomly after a question. Normally a religious book such as the Bible is used.

Birth Chart

A Birth Chart or Natal Chart is used by astrologers to identify the position of the celestial bodies during the exact time of birth. From this information detailed explanations of character, personality traits and likely outcomes can be determined.

Book of Shadows

A Book of Shadows abbreviated to BOS is also known as a Grimoire and is a Witches hand written collection of Spells and rituals. A Book of Shadows can also contain correspondences or lists of ingredients used in Spell work.

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Cancer

The sun sign Cancer is the 4th sign of the 12 signs of the Zodiac. It is known as the Crab. Those born between June 20 - July 20 come under the sign of Cancer.

Candle Magic

Candle Magic uses different coloured candles to represent different energies and different desired outcomes in Spell work. It is a simple form of Magic.

Capricorn

The sun sign Capricorn is the 10th sign of the 12 signs of the Zodiac. It is known as the Goat. Those born between December 20 - January 20 come under the sign of Capricorn.

Cardinal Signs

The four Cardinal Signs in astrology are Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn. Each of the Cardinal signs are said to possess leadership skills with outgoing and dynamic personalities.

Celtic Cross

The Celtic Cross is perhaps the most well known and used spread or layout used in Tarot Readings. The Celtic Cross uses nine cards, along with a single card known as the significator which represents the querent asking a question of the Tarot Reader.

Chakra

There are the seven major energy centres found in the human body and are known as chakras. Each chakra is associated with a different colour - the root chakra is positioned at the base of the spine and is related to the colour red. The sacral chakra found below the naval button is related to the colour orange. The solar plexus chakra is positioned between the heart and naval and is associated with the colour yellow. The heart chakra is associated with the colour green and the throat chakra relates to the colour blue. The third eye chakra is found in the centre of the forehead is associated with the colour indigo and the crown chakra at the top of the head relates to the colour violet.

Channelling

Channelling is the process of receiving messages and communicating from Spirit energy. Channelling is conducted by Psychics, clairvoyants and mediums to pass on messages to living loved ones.

Charging

Charging allows healers, Psychics, Witches and Spell Casters to place energy into an item or person.

Charms

Charms also known as Amulets or Talismans are items that have been charged with positive energy and are worn, carried or placed to guard against negativity, negative energies or negative thoughts.

Chirognomy

Chirognomy is a specialism of Palmistry in which the hand shape, size, colour, texture and finger length are studied and interpreted.

Chiromancy

Chiromancy is the study of the lines on the palms of the hands and is more commonly known as Palm Reading or Palmistry.

Chromotherapy

Chromotherapy is a healing technique using lights of different colours. It is sometimes referred to as Colour Therapy and is used by Healers to balance the energies improving mind, body and soul.

Clairaudience

Clairaudience describes the Psychic ability of hearing sounds that are not normally audible.

Clairsentience

Clairsentience describes the Psychic ability of feeling, sensing or perceiving Psychic energy from others.

Clairvoyance

Clairvoyance describes the Psychic ability of seeing energy vibrations, auras and other objects and beings from the Spirit world. Clairvoyants use this skill to tap into the energy of normally unseen entities.

Clairvoyant

Clairvoyant is the name given to a psychic practitioner who utilises their skills of clairvoyance,

Cleansing

Cleansing is the act of ridding negative energies from oneself, others or objects. Many Psychics, Witches and Spell Casters cleanse themselves, their ingredients, their tools and their divination aids such as Tarot cards before they begin to work.

Cosmic Ordering

Cosmic Ordering is the process of placing an order with the Universe for the things you want in life.

Court Cards

Court Cards are the face cards in the Tarot deck. Normally they consist of a King, Queen, Knight and Page for each of the four suits. In Tarot Readings the court cards are given extra emphasis and meaning.

Coven

A Coven is the name given to a group of Witches who amongst other things meet to celebrate, perform rituals and cast Spells and practice witchcraft.

Crystals

Crystals such as amethyst, rose quartz, moonstone and tigers eye are used by Psychics, Healers and Witches for their unique and positive natural energies.

Crystal Ball

A Crystal Ball is used by Clairvoyants and Psychics and is the most recognisable divination tool.

Crystal Gazing

Crystal Gazing known as Scrying is the act of using a crystal ball as a divination tool.

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Déjà vu

Déjà vu is the feeling or sense that a person gets that a new events have been previously experienced.

Divination

Divination is the art of revealing the unknown by means other than the five senses. Sometimes referred to as fortune telling, divination uses methods and tools such as Crystal Balls, Tarot cards, Runes, I Ching, etc.

Divining Rod

A Divining rod is a long narrow stick or metal rod used for divination purposes. The Divining rod pulls independently to provide answers.

Dowsing

Dowsing is divining future events using a dowsing pendulum or divining rod.

Dream Analysis

Dream Analysis is the study of interpreting dreams and providing meaning and sense.

Dream Journal

A Dream Journal records the recollections of dreams. Using a Dream Journal can help to clarify recurrent dreams and raises awareness of dreaming so that interpretations can occur.

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Elements

The Elements of Earth, Air, Water and Fire are focused upon by Psychic, Tarot readers and Witches.

Empath

An Empath has the skill to sense or feel the emotions and sensations of others.

Empathy

Empathy is the ability to sense and understand the experience or emotions of others including animals.

Elementals

Elementals are spirits associated with the four elements. Elemental spirits possess supernatural powers and are usually invisible to most people. They live among plants, trees, rivers, mountains etc.

Evocation

Evocation is the process of calling up spirits and/or other non-physical entities.

Extrasensory Perception (ESP)

Extrasensory Perception known as ESP is the ability to pick up on thoughts, feelings, events and locations that aren't readily apparent by the five senses. ESP is a catch all phrase usually denoting any number of Psychic abilities such as clairvoyance, clairaudience, clairsentience.

Exorcism

Exorcism is the practice of ritually expelling malevolent forces or spirits from an individual or object.

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Faith Healing

Faith Healing is a form of healing that relies to an extent on the faith or belief of the subject in the healing abilities of the Healer.

Familiar

A Familiar is an animal who has a psychic bond with a Witch.

Fixed Signs

The four Fixed Signs in astrology are Taurus, Aquarius, Leo and Scorpio. Each of the Fixed signs are said to possess strength, power and a strong will to achieve.

Fortune Teller

A Fortune Teller is the common label given to Psychics, Clairvoyants and Tarot Readers who divine the future.

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Gaia

The Ancient Greek Goddess Gaia was the first deity, from whom all others sprang. She is often referred to as mother earth.

Gemini

The sun sign Gemini is the third of the 12 signs of the Zodiac. It is known as the Twins. Those born between May 21 - June 21 come under the sign of Gemini.

Ghosts

Ghosts are said to be spirits who have not yet left the earth plane.

Glossolalia

Glossolalia is better known as speaking in tongues. Some Healers and Psychics are believed to have this skill.

Grounding

Grounding is a process adopted by Psychics and healers to allow them to return any energy created in their work to be returned to the Earth.

Guardian Angel

A Guardian Angel is an angel assigned to an individual to guide and protect them throughout life.

Gyromancy

Gyromancy is a divination method in which a Psychic, Witch or Mystic spins around inside or walks the circumference of a circle drawn on the ground. The perimeter of the circle is marked with the letters of an alphabet.

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Halloween

Halloween or Samhain occurs on October 31st and is a major festival for Witches, Wiccans and Pagans.

Halo

A Halo is a circle of light surrounding the head. It is most often associated with saints or other holy people. However some Psychics who see auras can also see halos around most people.

Handfasting

A Wiccan or Pagan form of marriage ceremony.

Healing

Healing is carried out by Healers and is the believe that physical, spiritual, emotional and mental ailments can be healed by positive energies. Various forms of healing are available including the use of Reiki.

Herbalism

Herbalism is the study and use of medicinal properties of plants. Many Witches are also herbalists.

Hermeticism

Hermeticism is a philosophical belief system based upon the work of Hermes Trismegistus. Hermetic beliefs include the division of the universe into four classical elements, and that God created seven intermediary planetary spirits to govern destiny.

Hermetic Principles

There are seven Hermetic Principles on which the philosophy of Hermeticism is based. These seven Hermetic Principles are Mentalism, Correspondence, Vibration, Polarity, Rhythm, Cause and Effect and Gender.

Horoscope

Horoscope is the word to describe an astrological forecast of a person's future.

Hydromancy

Hydromancy or Scrying is a type of divination system using water. Psychics look into a pool or dish of water to see images, shapes and colours. Similar to Crystal Ball Reading, the Psychic interprets the images to foretell future events.

Hypnosis

Hypnosis is an altered state of consciousness and physical relaxation accompanied and induced by mental concentration. People who are hypnotized are very susceptible to suggestion and because of this bad habits and behaviors can be discouraged.

Hypnotic Trance

A Hypnotic Trance describes any altered state of mind induced by relaxation and focused concentration. Psychics, Clairvoyants and Mediums can go into a hypnotic trance when communicating with spirit.

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Gaia

The Ancient Greek Goddess Gaia was the first deity, from whom all others sprang. She is often referred to as mother earth.

Gemini

The sun sign Gemini is the third of the 12 signs of the Zodiac. It is known as the Twins. Those born between May 21 - June 21 come under the sign of Gemini.

Ghosts

Ghosts are said to be spirits who have not yet left the earth plane.

Glossolalia

Glossolalia is better known as speaking in tongues. Some Healers and Psychics are believed to have this skill.

Grounding

Grounding is a process adopted by Psychics and healers to allow them to return any energy created in their work to be returned to the Earth.

Guardian Angel

A Guardian Angel is an angel assigned to an individual to guide and protect them throughout life.

Gyromancy

Gyromancy is a divination method in which a Psychic, Witch or Mystic spins around inside or walks the circumference of a circle drawn on the ground. The perimeter of the circle is marked with the letters of an alphabet.

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Halloween

Halloween or Samhain occurs on October 31st and is a major festival for Witches, Wiccans and Pagans.

Halo

A Halo is a circle of light surrounding the head. It is most often associated with saints or other holy people. However some Psychics who see auras can also see halos around most people.

Handfasting

A Wiccan or Pagan form of marriage ceremony.

Healing

Healing is carried out by Healers and is the believe that physical, spiritual, emotional and mental ailments can be healed by positive energies. Various forms of healing are available including the use of Reiki.

Herbalism

Herbalism is the study and use of medicinal properties of plants. Many Witches are also herbalists.

Hermeticism

Hermeticism is a philosophical belief system based upon the work of Hermes Trismegistus. Hermetic beliefs include the division of the universe into four classical elements, and that God created seven intermediary planetary spirits to govern destiny.

Hermetic Principles

There are seven Hermetic Principles on which the philosophy of Hermeticism is based. These seven Hermetic Principles are Mentalism, Correspondence, Vibration, Polarity, Rhythm, Cause and Effect and Gender.

Horoscope

Horoscope is the word to describe an astrological forecast of a person's future.

Hydromancy

Hydromancy or Scrying is a type of divination system using water. Psychics look into a pool or dish of water to see images, shapes and colours. Similar to Crystal Ball Reading, the Psychic interprets the images to foretell future events.

Hypnosis

Hypnosis is an altered state of consciousness and physical relaxation accompanied and induced by mental concentration. People who are hypnotized are very susceptible to suggestion and because of this bad habits and behaviors can be discouraged.

Hypnotic Trance

A Hypnotic Trance describes any altered state of mind induced by relaxation and focused concentration. Psychics, Clairvoyants and Mediums can go into a hypnotic trance when communicating with spirit.

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I Ching

The ancient I Ching has 64 hexagram configurations that comprise an entire philosophy based on the Yin and Yang principles. The I Ching is used as a divination system that uses tossed coins or sticks.

Ignis Fatuus

Ignis Fatuus refers to a variety of green, blue lights hovering over water such as swamps and ditches. It is believed the lights are imp-like spirits that bewitch men into falling into water.

Imbolc

Imbolc or Candlemas occurs on February 2nd and is a Pagan and Wiccan Festival.

Inner Eye

The Inner Eye is more commonly known as the Third Eye is an esoteric concept that refers to an invisible eye which provides perception beyond the normal. Psychics develop their Inner Eye so that they are able to ‘see’ the future.

Intuition

Intuition is “knowing” without conscious or rational reasoning. It draws on knowledge gained from past experience that has been stored in the subconscious mind.

Invocation

Invocation is the act of invoking an appeal to a higher power for assistance. Many Psychics and some witches invoke or call upon spirit or a god or goddess to aid them with their work.

Isis

Isis, the ancient Egyptian goddess holds a special place in the hearts of many Psychics as she is the goddess of magic and divination. In the Goddess Tarot Isis represents the Magician.

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Jera Rune

Jera Rune or Jeraz is the J Rune which is used in Rune Readings to represent plenty, harvest and success.

Juno

Roman goddess and queen of the gods. In the Goddess Tarot Juno portrays the Hierophant with the meaning and guidance of doing the right thing in Tarot Readings.

Jupiter

Roman god for whom the planet Jupiter is named. Jupiter rules both the sun signs of Sagittarius and Pisces.

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Kabbalah

Kabbalah is a form of Jewish mysticism and is translated form the Hebrew to mean “received knowledge”. It is thought its origins are as old as the Torah. The traditional belief is that every accent, letter, word and number in the Torah contains keys to understanding the nature of the human soul and thus the universe itself.

Karma

Karma can be simply explained in the phrase “You reap what you sow”.The belief that all deeds – whether good or bad will be answered for in this lifetime or the next.

Kirlian Photography

Kirlian Photography is a photographic method involving high frequency electric current. Kirlian photographs often show the different colours of the aura, which are not apparent to the naked eye. .

Kundalini

Kundalini is a source of immense energy that is described as being coiled up at the base of the spine. Kundalini, or the “Serpent Power”, is believed to provide energy for Psychic experiences.

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Lammas

Lammas occurs on August 1st and is a Pagan and Wiccan Festival.

Layout

A Layout is more commonly referred to as a Spread in Tarot Readings. It is the name given to the pattern of cards laid out by a Tarot Reader. The most famous Tarot Layout is the Celtic Cross.

Leo

The sun sign Leo is the fifth of the 12 signs of the Zodiac. It is known as the Lion. Those born between July 20 – August 20 come under the sign of Leo.

Libra

The sun sign Libra is the seventh of the 12 signs of the Zodiac. It is known as the Scales. Those born between September 20 – October 20 come under the sign of Libra.

Litha

Litha occurs on the Summer Solstice on or around June 21st and is a Pagan and Wiccan Festival.

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Mabon

Mabon or the Autumn Equinox occurs on or around September 21st and is a Pagan and Wiccan Festival.

Magic

Magic sometimes spelt as Magick describes the combination of will, intent and action to affect change by manipulation of psychic energies. Magic is practised by Witches and practitioners of Witchcraft and is used in their Spell work.

Major Arcana

The Major Arcana in the Tarot consist of twenty two cards that are considered of greater importance and significance in Tarot Readings than the 58 Minor Arcana cards.

Medium

A Medium is a Psychic who has the ability to communicate with spirit. This can include passed loved ones.

Minor Arcana

The Minor Arcana in the Tarot is made up of fifty-six lesser Tarot cards that are divided into four suits of Swords, Pentacles (or Coins), Wands (or Staves or Rods) and Cups. These cards are ordered from Ace up to Ten. The Court Cards of Page, Prince (Knight), Queen and King of each suit make up the remainder of the Minor Arcana. The remaining cards of the 78 card Tarot Deck are collectively known as the Major Arcana.

Mutable Sign

The four Mutable Signs in astrology are Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces. Each of the Mutable signs are said to be adaptable, versatile and fit comfortably into any situation or environment.

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Natal Chart

A Natal Chart also known as a Birth Chart is used by astrologers to identify the position of the celestial bodies during the exact time of birth. From this information detailed explanations of character, personality traits and likely outcomes can be determined.

Near Death Experience (NDE)

Near death experience (NDE) is a powerful psychological event that may occur to a person close to death. Many people report experiencing an NDE report seeing a bright light at the end of a tunnel that they feel drawn towards.

Necromancy

Necromancy is a form of divination adopted by Psychic Mediums to contact and communicate with the dead.

New Age

New Age describes the broadly based and diverse movement of the late 20th century in which varied eclectic spiritual and religious traditions are blended with elements of modern science, such as ecology, psychology, and parapsychology.

Numerology

Numerology is a form of divination using numbers. Each number from 1 – 9 and 11, 22 and 33 is given a meaning. The date of someone’s birth can be derived down to a single number and a meaning ascribed to it.

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Occult

The Occult is the study and science of things esoteric, arcane, mysterious, paranormal, and supernatural.

Oneiromancy

Oneiromancy is a divination technique through dream interpretation.

Out of Body Experience

Out of Body Experience or OBE can best be described as an experience in which people feel as if they are sensing the physical world from a location outside of their physical bodies. This can occur involuntary while sleeping deeply or under the influence of drugs. Some Psychics claim to experience an OBE at will.

Old Religion

The term Old Religion s often referred to by Wiccans when describing the traditional Witchcraft.

Omen

An Omen is an event, perception or sign regarded as a portent of good or evil.

Oracle

Historically an Oracle was a priest or priestess acting as a medium through which advice or prophecy was sought from the gods. Today, the word Oracle can describe a Psychic or Medium who uses channelling techniques to answer questions or give insight into the future.

Ostara

Ostara or the Spring Equinox occurs on or around March 21st and is a Pagan and Wiccan Festival. 

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Pagan

A Pagan is someone who holds religious and spiritual beliefs other than those of the main world religions.

Pallomancy

Pallomancy is a divination technique using a pendulum.

Palmistry

Palm Reading or Palmistry is a form of divination in which a Palm Reader conducts a hand analysis looking at the lines and creases on the palm of the hand to examine the past, present and future.

Paranormal

The Paranormal describes phenomena such as clairvoyance that are beyond the scope of normal scientific understanding.

Past Life Regression

Past Life Regression is the process carried out by hypnotists to guide a person into a trance which allows them to recall events from previous lives they have lived in another time and  perhaps another place.

Past Life Reading

A Past Life Reading allows the querant to discover their past lives and the meanings and interpretations relevant to their current life.

Pendulum

 A Pendulum, usually formed from crystal is used as a divination tool.  The crystal hangs from a chain or string and its natural movement denotes yes or no answers.

Pentacle

The five pointed star known as a Pentacle is the principle symbol used by Witches. It is often seen in Tarot cards as the suit of Pentacles is one of the four suits in the Tarot.

Pentagram

An encircled pentacle becomes a Pentagram. This ancient symbol represents the powerful elements of air, earth, fire, water and Spirit.

Pisces

The sun sign Pisces is the last one of the 12 signs of the Zodiac. It is known as the Fishes. Those born between February 19 - March 20 come under the sign of Pisces.

Precognition

Precognition is the foreknowledge or paranormal prediction of future events.

Prediction

Prediction is the word given to the ability to have foreknowledge of future events and verbalising them in. Psychics make predictions based upon their Psychic Readings.

Prophet

A Prophet is someone who receives information or insight into the future from a divine source.

Psyche

Psyche is the Greek word for soul and is used by Psychics to describe the mind, spirit or soul.  

Psychic

The word Psychic is a catch-all phrase and describes someone who may possess a range of Psychic abilities such as clairvoyance, clairsentience, mediumship skills or empathy.  Some Psychics use divination tools such as Astrology, the Tarot, or Runes to help answer questions and divine the future.

Psychic Attack

Psychic Attack is an assault on your aura that can be very harmful if not dealt with swiftly.

Psychic Protection

Psychic Protection techniques help protect the aura from Psychic Attack.

Psychometry

Psychometry is the ability to discover facts about an event or person by holding inanimate objects associated with them. It is thought that memories of the past can be detected in the form of Psychic energy by Psychics practicing Psychometry.

Pyromancy

Pyromancy is divination by fire. A psychic stares at flames from a fire or candle and interprets the meanings.

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Querant

Querant, sometimes spelt as Querent describes someone who is undertaking a Psychic Reading such as a Tarot Reading and is seeking inspiration, guidance or answers.

Qabala

Qabala is perhaps better known as Kabbalah and is a form Jewish mysticism and metaphysical practices.

Quarter Days

The Quarter Days are the solstices and equinoxes which signal the commencement of the seasons. The Quarter Days are celebrated as Sabbats by Witches, Wiccans and Pagans.

Quarters

The Quarters are the north, east, south, and west parts of a circle caste by Witches, Wiccans and Pagans in Spell Casting and other magical rituals.

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Reading

A Reading such as a Tarot Reading or a Rune Reading is carried out by a Psychic to allow information to be given to a Querant who is seeking inspiration, guidance or answers.

Reiki

Reiki is a healing technique using healing energy. Reiki practitioners use the palms of their hands to direct the universal life energy into and around a subject. Reiki healers do not physically touch a subject but instead place their hands a few inches above the body.

Reincarnation

Reincarnation is the belief of the rebirth of the soul into other physical forms from one life to the next.

Remote Viewing

Remote Viewing is a technique in which a Psychic attempts to use extra sensory perception to see things that are at a distance or in a distant unknown location.

Runes

Runes are made from wood, stone, crystal or bone and are used for divination purposes in Rune Readings. Runes use letters of the Runic alphabet and have their roots in ancient Norse history and mythology.  

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Sabbat

Sabbats are the eight celebration festivals marked by the 4 solstices and equinoxes, along with four midpoint dates. Sabbats are celebrated by Witches, Wiccans and Pagans.

Sacred Space

Sacred Space is a cleansed and blessed area used for magical purposes including Spells and rituals.

Sagittarius

The sun sign Sagittarius is the ninth of the 12 signs of the Zodiac. It is known as the Archer. Those born between November 20 - December 20 come under the sign of Sagittarius.

Samhain

Samhain or Halloween is the Sabbat celebration held on 31st October are celebrated by Witches, Wiccans and Pagans.

Scorpio

The sun sign Scorpio is the eighth of the 12 signs of the Zodiac. It is known as the Scorpion. Those born between October 20 - November 20 come under the sign of Scorpio.

Scrying

Scying also known as crystal ball gazing is the divination technique that Psychics use by gazing into an object, usually a crystal ball, scrying mirror or crying to foretell the future.

Séance

A Séance refers to a meeting of people who are gathered to receive messages from Spirit. Mediums and Psychics conduct and lead séances.

Shamanism

Shamanism is the term given to the ancient beliefs of various cultures throughout the world.  Shamanism involves a practitioner, named a Shaman psychically inducing a state of altered consciousness in order to communicate with the spirit world.

Shapeshifting

Shapeshifting is the supposed ability of someone to change at will into that of another being, creature, gender, species, or other entity.

Sigil

A Sigil is a magical symbol, seal, sign, glyph created for a specific purpose normally made up of an intricate combination of several specific symbols each with a specific meaning or intent.

Significator

In Tarot Readings a Significator card is used to represent the querant. A Significator card is usually chosen from the Court Cards or the Major Arcana which best represents the personality of the querant.

Sixth Sense

Extrasensory perception (ESP) is often referred to as Sixth Sense.

Smudging

Smudging refers to the process of burning herbs, normally sage, to ritually purify and cleanse a space.

Solstice

Solstice refers to the astronomical event marking the longest day which is the Summer Solstice and occurs on or around 21 June and the Winter Solstice which is the longest night which occurs on or around 21 December.

Soul

The Soul is the generic term used to describe the self, essence, spirit or psyche of a person.

Soulmate

A Soulmate describes someone with whom one has a feeling of deep or natural affinity with. Many believe that encounters in past lives lead to present soulmate relationships and that a soulmate carries and completes the other half of one’s soul.

Spell

A Spell is action taken using a method, ingredients, words and actions to focus and manipulate energy to the fulfilment of a desired aim.

Spell Casting

Spell Casting is the act of carrying out a set method using ingredients, words and actions to focus and manipulate energy to the fulfilment of a desired aim.

Spell Crafting

Spell Crafting is the process of creating Spells.

Spirit Attachment

Spirit Attachment is when a spirit attaches itself to your aura (for whatever reason) and causes physical, emotional and psychological ailments.

Spirit Guides

Spirit Guides are non-physical entities which are believed to be either highly evolved beings or the spirit of the dead. The purpose of these entities generally includes protecting an individual, assisting in spiritual development or as a source of inspiration. Many Psychics have spirit guides to help in their readings.

Spirits

Spirits are non-physical entities.

Spring Equinox

The Spring Equinox or Ostara occurs on or around March 21st and is a Wiccan and Pagan Festival.

Summer Solstice

The Summer Solstice or Litha occurs on or around June 21st and is a Wiccan and Pagan Festival.

Sun Signs

Sun Signs or Star Signs refer to the 12 constellations known collectively as the Zodiac. Your Sun Sign is determined by which constellation the Sun was positioned in at the day and month in which you were born.  The 12 Sun Signs are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.

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Talisman

A Talisman is an object, such as a crystal or amulet, that has been magically charged with positive energy to be bring good luck to the owner.

Tarot

The Tarot is a deck 78 picture cards that carry symbols and meanings for divination. The Tarot Deck is made up of 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana cars.

Tarot Reading

A Tarot Reading is an interpretation of the symbols and pictures of the Tarot Deck to examine the past, present and probable future of a particular situation.

Tasseography

Tasseography is a divination technique in which tea leaves are read.

Taurus

The sun sign Taurus is the second  of the 12 signs of the Zodiac. It is known as the Bull. Those born between April 20 – May 20 come under the sign of Taurus.

Telekinesis

Telekinesis describes the mental movement or motion of solid matter using energy rather than physical touch.

Telepathy

Telepathy describes the supposed transmission of information from one person to another without verbal or physical signals.

The Threefold Law

The Threefold Law is a Wiccan principle which states that whatever actions or deeds you make, whether good or bad will be returned to you in this lifetime three times as powerfully.

Third Eye

The Third Eye is often referred to as the psychic eye which is not visible and is located in the middle of the forehead.

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Universe

The Universe is defined as the totality of existence which includes all the planets, stars and galaxies. Other words that describe the universe are the Cosmos, the World and Nature.

Universal Consciousness

Universal Consciousness describes the collective innate knowledge and memory of all human experience.

Universal Laws

Universal Laws is a collective term describing the principles or laws by which everything in the Universe is governed. The harmonious workings of the Universe exist by virtue of these Laws. Universal Laws include the Law of Attraction, the Law of Cause and effect and the Law of Abundance.  

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Virgo

The sun sign Virgo is the sixth of the 12 signs of the Zodiac. It is known as the Virgin. Those born between August 20 – September 20 come under the sign of Virgo.

Visualisation

Visualisation describes the process of mentally picturing images as if they were real. Visualisation is used to focus and direct energy to a visualised aim.

Voodoo

Voodoo is the polytheistic religion derived from Roman Catholicism and native African religion.

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Water Signs

The Water Signs of the Zodiac are Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces.

Waning Moon

Waning Moon is the phase of the moon from the Full Moon to New Moon in which the moon appears to decrease.

Waxing Moon

Waxing Moon is the phase of the moon from the New Moon to Full Moon in which the moon appears to grow fuller.

Wheel of the Year

The Wheel of the Year describes one full cycle of the seasons marked with the Sabbats. For Pagans and wiccans the Wheel of the Year begins on Samhain (Halloween).

Wicca

Wicca is a modern pagan religion following ancient traditions of celebrating nature and honouring the Goddess and God.

Witch

A Witch is someone who practices Witchcraft.

Witchcraft

The art and science of Magic.

Winter Solstice

The Winter Solstice or Yule occurs on or around December 21st and is a Wiccan and Pagan Festival or Sabbat.

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Xenomancy

Xenomancy is a divination technique based on the actions of the first stranger you meet.

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Yggdrasil

In Norse mythology Yggdrasil is an immense ash tree that is often referred to as the World Tree. The branches of Yggdrasil extend far into the heavens and its roots led to the underworld. It provided the complex system of the universe.

Yin-Yang

In Chinese philosophy Yin-Yang meaning "shadow and light" is used to describe how seemingly opposite or contrary forces are interconnected and interdependent and how they give rise to each other as they inter-relate to one other.

Yule

Yule occurs on the Winter Solstice on or around December 21st and is a Wiccan and Pagan Festival or Sabbat.

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Zodiac

The Zodiac is the collective term that describes the twelve constellations that divide the sky into 30° divisions. These twelve divisions are named signs and are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.