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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". |
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Occult |
To
study the occult sciences is to obtain "hidden"
knowledge of magical principles and techniques using various
means of divination. |
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Oenomancy |
Divination
by the appearance of wine poured in libation. |
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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. |
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Ogham |
The Celtic Rune
system/alphabet. |
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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. |
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Old Religion |
Paganism, in all
its myriad forms. A religion pre-dating the
Judeo-Christian religions. |
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Oneiromancy |
Divination by
dreams. |
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Onomancy |
Divination by
letters of a name. |
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Onychomancy |
Divination by the
fingernails. |
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Ophiomancy |
Divination by
observing the behaviour of snakes. |
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Ornithomancy |
Divination by the
flight of birds. |
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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). |