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Akashic Records: records of everyone's past lives and of ancient knowledge; these records are found only on the astral planes. These records cannot be accessed without a journy to those planes and without the training to find, read, and interpret what one sees. In India, it is believed that thses records also record any future lives as well.
Altar: a flat surface used only for performing rituals or making magic. An altar may be something as simple as a large, flat stone or a table.
Amulets: a human-made object that is charmed for the protection of the wearer
Ankh: the ancient Egyptian cross, crux anata, with a loop at the top, in ancient times it symboloized life and reincarnation.
Apprentice: a beginner. The words neophyte, novice, and postulant are also used, although these are more reminiscent of orthodox religious orders.
Arcana: a name applied to the 2 parts of a tarot deck. There are 22 Major Arcana cards and 56 Minor Arcana cards. The Minor Arcana is further divided into four suits of Pentacles, Wands, Swords, and Cups, which represents the four Elements.
Astral Planes: other planes of reality that interpenetrate and co-exist with the physical plane on which humans live. These can be reached through directed astral travel or meditation. There are several levels or areas on the astral planes, all different and all containing different trypes of beings.
Astral Travel: the seperation of the astral body from the physical body. The person retains consciousness and can use this astral form to explore the astral plane or journey across time and space.
Astrology: the ancient science that uses the position of the stars at the time of a person's birth to predict a possible future. Astrology is also used to calculate the time of "birth" of a city, nation, or business to predict the future.
Athame: the traditional black-hilted, double-edged knife used by Witches during rituals and in magic.It is not used to kill or cut anything.