Pagan Dictionary: E
Earthing-
See Grounding.
Earth Magick-
A practical form of magick which involves drawing energy from Mother Earth (or Gaia) and the element or elementals of earth for rituals.
Earth Power-
Defines the force or vibration that exists in many inanimate objects like stones, water, fire, and plants. Can be controlled and used in magick.
Eclectic-
A person (or the practice of a person) who combines attributes from various traditions to create a unique spiritual blend of Wicca, paganism, or witchcraft that suits them best.
Elder-� Many Wiccan organizations have a group or board of Elders who
over see the operations of the church and its variety of functions.
These people have usually gained their positions through a combination
of their abilities which may include education, experience, magical
adedtship and counselling.�
Elemental-
A spirit formed of one of the elements. The 5 elementals are salamanders (fire), sylphs (air), undines (water), gnomes (earth), and spirit (akasha).
Elements, The-�Earth, Air, Fire, Water. These four essences are the
building blocks of the universe. Wverythin that exists (or has the
potential to exist) contains one or more of these energies. The elements
hum within ourselves and are also "at large" in the workd. They can be
utilized to cause change through magic. The four elements forned from
the primal essence or power-Akasha.�
Elixir-
A magically charged liquid which has to have a crystal or gem sitting in it for a specific amount of time before it is ready to drink.
Empowerment-
An individual's assertion of personal power, energy, force, and strength in all fields... spiritual, physical, mental, magickal.
Enchantment-
A method of spellcasting which involves, generally, spoken words of power. An enchantment can be put on something to gain control or authority over it. Enchanted objects generally "carry" the magick put upon them with them, so it does not cease to work but is continually having its effect.
Esbat-
A gathering for ritual work, generally during the full or new moon.
Essential Oil-
A plant oil which is extracted through a very complex process that generally yields very little product, making it costly to buy true essential oils. It's a misconception to think of them as actually being oily because they rarely are. These are called for often in rituals.
Evocation-�Calling up spirits or other non-physical entities, either
to visible appearance or invisible attendance.�
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