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Paganism Pagan Wicca Wiccan Magic Magical
Glossary Terminology
Call Up and The Elements
The five magical elements
of earth (gnomes), air (sylphs), fire (salamanders), water (undines), and spirit
(other faeries) along with the watchtower guardians of the four quarters are
often invoked before casting circles and spells.
Cardinal Points and Directions
The four directions,
quarters, or watchtowers of North, South, East, and West (denoted during
ceremonies by green, red, yellow, and blue candles). A sunwise movement
clockwise during ritual is called Deosil which symbolizes positive energy and
life; while, a counterclockwise or backwards movement is called Widdershins
which symbolizes the uncasting or ending of rituals.
Cauldron
A small cast iron pot with
three legs used to burn incense during spells, to brew potions potent with
spellcraft, and for scrying. The cauldron is a traditional magical tool that
symbolizes the womb of the goddess when its is placed on an altar.
Chalice
A consecrated goblet or
cup, symbolic of the water element, which is used as a magical tool to offer
consecrated wine or juice during rituals or ceremonies.
Charm
A charm is any magical
object, amulet, talisman, fetish, shell, drawing, runic inscription, stone,
incantation, or song that has been highly charged with power and consecrated for
a specific task such as bringing love, luck, or fertility; or for protecting
against misfortune and other threatening influences.
Circle
A circle is a protective
space that surrounds magical rituals and ceremonies. Sabbat celebrations (where
the holiday myths are ritualized through dancing, singing, drama, revelry, and
feasting) are held within the sacred circle.
Cone of Power
A ritual where a sole
practitioner or coven visualizes a power cone of spiraling light energy rising
from the circle to be used for a specific purpose or goal and then releases it
to perform the magical charge or task.
Cleansing and Consecration
Cleansing is a ritual to
remove negativity or negative influences from a place or object; while,
consecration is a ritual to cleanse and bless a place or object by charging it
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