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SAMHAIN-click for info

SCRYING- A divination method using specific tools such as a bowl of inked water, a mirror, crystal ball, etc., where the diviner "sees" either normal visual pictures, mental visual pictures, or information without any pictures at all!

SIGIL- A magickally oriented seal, sign, glyph, or other device used in a magickal working. The most powerful sigils are those that you create yourself. Sigils can be used on letters, packages, clothing, on paper tucked in your pocket, etc.

SKYCLAD- In some traditions, for example the Alexandrian, it is the act of celebrating or doing a magickal working in the nude.

SPELL- Extended mental and emotional energy spoken aloud, written, spoken to oneself, drawn or even danced. To work, it should be clear, concise, focused and emotional.

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TALISMAN- An object that has been magickally charged in order it bring something to the bearer.

TAROT CARDS- A set of 78 cards which carry pictures and symbols used to connect the diviner with the collective unconscious. The cards can be used to determine the past, present and future of an event or person and can become powerful tools in magickal workings and rituals.

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VISION QUESTING- Using astral projection, bi-location, or dreamtime to accomplish a specific goal. Also called pathworking

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WEB WEAVING- Networking with other magickal people through conversation, in writing, or by computer to gather information to mutually assist each party in their studies and life goals.

WIDDERSHINS- Counterclockwise motion used in some magickal workings or ceremonies. The use of widdershins and deosil in Witchcraft stems form ancient European rituals practicd by peoples who watched and reverenced the Sun and Moon in their daily revolutions. Some Witches walk widdershins around an altar to symbolise the end of a ritual.

WYRD- the active power of the past upon the future

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YULE- A festival celebrated on the winter solstice marking the rebirth of the Sun God from the Earth Goddess. click for more info