Glossery of Metaphysical and Herbal Terms | 
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Metaphysical Terms
Metaphysics: “1 a (1): a division of philosophy that is concerned with the fundamental nature of reality and being and that includes ontology, cosmology, and often epistemology (2): ontology 2 b: abstract philosophical studies : a study of what is outside objective experience"
Being: "1 a: the quality or state of having existence b (1): something conceivable as existing (2): something that actually exists (3): the totality of existing things c: conscious existence..."
Ontology: "1 : a branch of metaphysics concerned with the nature and relations of being 2 : a particular theory about the nature of being or the kinds of things that have existence..."
Reality: Root word Real: "1: of or relating to fixed, permanent, or immovable things (as lands or tenements)2 a: not artificial, fraudulent, or illusory..."
Illusion: " 1 a obsolete : the action of deceiving b (1): the state or fact of being intellectually deceived or misled : misapprehension (2): an instance of such deception a (1): a misleading image presented to the vision (2): something that deceives or misleads intellectually b (1): perception of something objectively existing in such a way as to cause misinterpretation of its actual nature.."
Metaphysical Tools
Ankh- Egyptian Symbol of Eternal Live. For Health, Protection and Long Life. Egyptian Amulets hold the key to sacred truth and eternal wisdom, offering the wearer magical images and life-enriching empowerment. The Ankh represents living and everlasting life, not only in the material world, but in the spiritual afterlife and is the oldest and most sacred Egyptian Amulet.The ankh is also a good energy conductor such as in the use of Energy Healing.
Crystals- Compact forms of light and mineral energy used to manipulate and help balance energy fields and modes of thought vibrations. | Sea Salt- Is often used in cleansing baths as it draws out toxins from the body. It is also used to absorb negative energy by sprinkling some outside your front and back door to ward off negative energies. Pentagram- A five pointed star used when centripetal forces are needed to attract energy representing female energy. A six pointed star would be used when centrifugal forces are needed to repel or protect energy representing male energy.
Broom- Brooms became popular during times where practice of magick was socially punished. Therefore practitioners when removing negative energy from their homes simply used this house hold item during their cleansing rituals as to not be singled out. Sistrum- Talisman- Pendulum- Pyramids Mirrors Tarot Runes Cowrey Oils Incense |
 Mythical Creatures Phoenix: Unicorn: Dragons: | Herbal Terms Tincture: Decoction:
more coming soon with meanings! |
Some terms are derived from Merriam-Webster Online dictionary, Free Dictionary.com as well as my common knowledge of metaphysical information.
