Pagan Dictionary: O
OBE-
Out-of-body experience.
Occult-
Study and science of things esoteric, secret, paranormal, and supernatural.
Ogham-
The magickal Celtic alphabet made up of 20 letters called fews, each representing a different kind of tree.
Old Ones, The-� A Wiccan tern often used to encompass all aspects of
the Goddes and God. Some Wiccans view it as an alternative of The Mighty
Ones.�
Old Religion-
This is a term often used for Wicca and witchcraft. It was used because witchcraft is believed to descend from ancient paganism. However, it is misleading when used in relation to Wicca, which is a fairly young and modern religion based on witchcraft.
Omen-
An sudden occurence which is interpreted as being a sign of good or evil. Often it will be small yet significant; a vase falling over or a cup of water spilling, for example.
Oneiromancy-
Divination through dreams.
Oracle-
A person through which otherworldly entities can be communicated with, similar to channeling. People often see oracles to ask questions or to be given insights to their future.
Ostara-� Occurring at the spring equinox, around March 21st, Ostara
marks the befinning of true, stronomical spring, when snow and ice make
way for green. As such, it is a fire and fertility festival, celebrating
the return of the Sun, the God and the fertility of the Earth (the
Goddess).�
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