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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. |
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Ichthyomancy |
Divination by
fish. |
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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 |
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Imbolg |
Literally
means "in milk". Name for Imbolc. |
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Incantation |
Words
ritually spoken or chanted in a magickal spell or ritual |
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Incarnation |
The
embodying of an entity in a physical form |
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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. |
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Incubus |
Male
wraith form or demon, for the purpose of sexual intercourse; see
Succubus |
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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 |
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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. |
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Inner
Planes |
Levels
of being or consciousness other than the ordinary, physical or
mundane consciousness |
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Invocation |
Invocation
is calling on a "higher spirit" for assistance in
ritual. |