Left-hand path – A type of practice which pursues the empowerment of the self over nature or any spiritual order. Kindred – Members of a community gather for mutual benefit and to share their beliefs. A hex is usually understood as a curse or malignant spell placed upon a person. Hex – From the German hexen, for practicing witchcraft. Hedge craft – A path loosely based on the old wise women (and men), cunning folk, herbalists, healers and witches, mainly from European backgrounds. Handfasting – A marriage or union ceremony within the Pagan community. Contrary to a Book of Shadows, it does not contain journal entries or personal outlines of magickal workings. Grimoire – A book of magick spells and invocations. Foods may include whatever preferences the participants have.Ĭasting the circle – To project a circle or cone of energy where the practitioner will contain the energy generated by their ritual or magick.

Being “In the broom closet” means you practice in secrecy from your friends and family.īurning Times – A name given to the days of the Reformation, Inquisition, etc., when Witches were tried and executed by inquisitors, sometimes burned at the stake.Ĭakes and ale – Ceremonial food that is served to the participants of a ritual or celebration. In contrast to the “Athame”, a “Boline” usually has a white handle.īroom closet – One who practices Magick or follows a pagan lifestyle, and keeps that aspect of their life to their self.

📖īoline – A small sacred knife used to cut items during a ritual. Start your own Book of Shadows with these printable dividers for a Book of Shadows binder. This would include spellwork, rituals, personal wisdom, dreams, and observations. In today’s age, sacrificing a live animal is less common, there will be lots of good food and wine in its place.īook of Shadows – Personal notebook kept by a practitioner of magick to record their work.

Members of the ritual feast on the sacrifice in celebration. Blot – A communal event where animal sacrifice is used as an offering to a deity or god.

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