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Object Link An object once associated with someone or something the magickian wishes to physically influence, and which is still connected to it by an energy chord.  Also called a "witness".
Occult To study the occult sciences is to obtain "hidden" knowledge of magical principles and techniques using various means of divination.
Oenomancy Divination by the appearance of wine poured in libation.
Offering A gift to Deity or a particular divine aspect, given in gratitude for blessings received or expected.  In Neopagan religions today, this might include the burning of incense, a libation of wine, work toward a worthy cause, or food for wildlife - but never blood sacrifices.
Ogham The Celtic Rune system/alphabet.
Old Ones, The A Wiccan tern often used to encompass all aspects of the Goddess and God. Some Wiccans view it as an alternative of The Mighty Ones.
Old Religion Paganism, in all its myriad forms.  A religion pre-dating the Judeo-Christian religions.
Oneiromancy Divination by dreams.
Onomancy Divination by letters of a name.
Onychomancy Divination by the fingernails.
Ophiomancy Divination by observing the behaviour of snakes.
Ornithomancy Divination by the flight of birds.
Ostara Occurring at the spring equinox, around March 21st, Ostara marks the beginning of true, astronomical 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).