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| Definitions Occult Occluded or hidden/secret; the study of secret or hidden knowledge. Secret societies include the Rosicrucians and certain fraternal orders. Earth Religion a religion whose main tenet is that the worshipper is in harmony with the Earth and with all life. Such religions oppose the idea that the world is a resource to be subdued and exploited. Pagan a practitioner of an Earth Religion; from the Latin paganus, a country dweller. Neo-Paganism a modern Earth Religion which borrows and adapts from the best of pre-Christian Pagan religions, sometimes with additions from contemporary religious thinkers. Witchcraft a magical religion with many diverse traditions derived from various cultural sources around which covens and individual practitioners base their practices. Modern Witchcraft traditions include: Alexandrian Celtic Circle Dianic Faery Gardnerian Georgian Isian NECTW NROOGD Reclaiming Shamanic 1734 and others. The Craft another name for Witchcraft. Coven a congregation of Witches, usually limited to 13 members or less. Witch one who worships the Goddess, and sometimes also Her Consort, the God; practices magic; and considers her/himself to be following the spiritual path of Witchcraft. Magick a conscious direction of will to accomplish a goal. Why spell it that way? Because of the modern worlds association of the word "Magic" with the works of magitions. Sabbat one of the eight seasonal festivals equally spaced during the year, celebrated by individuals and covens of Witches. Esbat monthly meeting of a coven, usually held at full moon. There are about 13 full moons each year. Some groups also meet at the dark of the moon. |
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