Pagan Dictionary: M
Mabon- On or around Septenber 21, the autumn equinox, Wiccans celebrate
the second harvest. Nature is preparing for winter. Mabon is a vestige
of ancient harvest festivals which, in some form or another, we once
nearly universal amoung peoples of the Earth.�
Macrocosm-
The greater world or universe.
Mage-
A master magician; often a mage is a scholarly and skilled practitioner who prefers that the only tools of their magick be their mind, ability, and spirit.
Magic/Magick- The movement of natual energies (such as Personal Power)
to create needed change. Energy exists within all things- ourselves,
plants, stones, colors, sounds, movements. Magic is the process of
rousing or building up this energy, givig it purpose, and realeasing it.
Magic is a natural, not supernatural, practice, though it is little
understood.�
Magic Circle, The-�A sphere constructed of Personal Power in which
Wiccan rituals are usually enacted. The term refers to the circle that
marks the sphere's� penetration of the ground, for it extends both
above and below it. It is created through visualization and magick.�
Magickal Name-
A name chosen by the dedicant or initiate to symbolise rebirth into their new path.
Magickal Voice, the-
The commanding, assertive voice used to read power words during rituals which allows no doubt or insecurity in. This applies whether the voice is speaking tone, a loud whisper, or in song.
Maiden-
1. The name of one of the members of a coven, generally the assistant to the High Priestess. 2. One of the aspects of the triple goddess (maiden, mother, crone) symbolised by the waxing moon, creation, and the time between Beltane and Imbolc.
Meditation-
The practice of inverting the mind to pay attention to the inner silence instead of the outer chaos. Other forms of meditation focus on the outer chaos instead. This practice is accepted in almost all religions, but is encouraged most in Buddhism.
Megalith-�A huge stone monument or structure. Stonehenge is perhaps
the best-known example of magalithic construction.�
Menhir- A standing stone probably lifted by early peoples for religious,
spiritual or magical reasons.�
Merry Meet-
A greeting commonly used by Wiccans and pagans. It basically means "Greetings". Abbreviated as MM.
Merry Part-
A friendly phrase that basically means "Goodbye", used by Wiccans and pagans. Abbreviated as MP.
Metaphysical-
Having the nature of metaphysics.
Metaphysics-
A field of abstract thought and philosophy about topics not on the concrete or physical level of understanding. This includes subjects like existence, the soul, being, the supernatural, astral travel, psychicism, and so on.
Microcosm-
The lesser world, the physical. Said to parallel the macrocosm, or greater world.
Midsummer-
Sabbat celebrated in June.
Mighty Ones, The-� Beings, deities or presences often invoked during
Wiccan ceremony to witness or guard the rituals. The Mighty Ones are
thought to be either spiritually evolved beings, once human, or
spiritual entities created by aor charged by the Goddess and God to
protect the Earth and to watch over the four directions. They are
sometimes linked with the Elements.�
Mojo-
Magick.
Mojo Bag-
A small bag generally worn around the neck which is charged with energies towards a certain goal and filled with charms, herbs, and/or stones.
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