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IChing A Chinese tradition of divination in which yarrow stalks or coins are cast and counted to form figures called hexagrams; these are interpreted according to the book of that name.
Ichthyomancy Divination by fish.
Imbolc (Gaelic, "in the belly") A Celtic term for Candlemas, as the time when the first stirrings of Spring begin in the Womb of the Earth Mother
Imbolg Literally means "in milk".  Name for Imbolc.
Incantation Words ritually spoken or chanted in a magickal spell or ritual
Incarnation The embodying of an entity in a physical form
Incenses These come in sticks, cones, powders, resinous chunks and herbal or floral mixtures, and can be purchased or made.  The incense burned depends on the purpose of the ritual and on the energies being invoked, but frankincense and sandalwood are tow all-purpose favourites which can be used for almost any ritual.
Incubus Male wraith form or demon, for the purpose of sexual intercourse; see Succubus
Individuality The immortal Self, the Higher Self, developed over the course of all of one's incarnations by the actualising of the potential of the Divine Spark, as distinct from the Personality built up in a single incarnation
Initiation Initiation is an important part of ritual, and is used to describe the profound spiritual experience that occurs when one's unity with Deity and the Universe is realised; when one is welcomed as a fully-fledged member of a particular group; and the celebration of a successful ritual.
Inner Planes Levels of being or consciousness other than the ordinary, physical or mundane consciousness
Invocation Invocation is calling on a "higher spirit" for assistance in ritual.