Esoteric & Occult Glossary

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The Philosopher’s Stone

The Philosopher's Stone is a legendary alchemical substance believed to have the power to transmute base metals into gold and grant immortality through the Elixir of Life. It is also a symbol of spiritual perfection and enlightenment.

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Spagyric

Spagyric is an alchemical process applied to herbalism, combining esoteric principles with practical methods to create potent plant-based remedies. The term originates from the Greek words spao (to separate) and ageiro (to recombine), reflecting the process of purifying and reuniting a plant's core components.

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Planetary Hours

Planetary Hours are a timekeeping system rooted in ancient astrology, dividing the day and night into 12 unequal hours, each governed by one of the seven classical planets: Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, and Saturn. These hours are used in esoteric practices to align actions with the planetary influences for optimal results.

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Psychopump

A psychopomp is a spiritual guide or entity that facilitates the transition of souls from the physical world to the afterlife. The term originates from the Greek words psyche (soul) and pompos (guide or conductor). Psychopomps are often associated with death, transformation, and spiritual journeys.

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Right-Hand Path

The Right-Hand Path (RHP) refers to spiritual and esoteric practices that align with traditional moral codes, societal norms, and the pursuit of union with the divine. It emphasizes self-discipline, altruism, and adherence to established structures of spiritual growth.

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Self Governance

Self-governance refers to the ability of an individual or group to make decisions, regulate behavior, and manage their own affairs without external control or authority. In a spiritual or esoteric context, self-governance is often viewed as the practice of mastering one's own mind, emotions, and actions in alignment with higher principles or the True Will.

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Scrying

Scrying is the practice of gazing into a reflective surface, such as a crystal ball, water, mirror, or any other medium, in order to receive visions, insights, or messages from the subconscious, spiritual realms, or the collective unconscious. It is often used as a form of divination or to gain deeper understanding of hidden truths, making it a powerful tool in both occult and esoteric practices.

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Psychogenic Epidemic

A psychogenic epidemic refers to a widespread occurrence of psychological symptoms or behaviors that spread within a community or group without a clear physical cause. These epidemics are typically triggered by collective stress, fear, or mass suggestion, where individuals begin to exhibit similar psychological symptoms as a result of shared beliefs, emotions, or social contagion.

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Seed of Life

The Seed of Life is a sacred geometric figure consisting of seven overlapping circles arranged in a hexagonal pattern. It is the precursor to the Flower of Life and represents the beginning of creation, symbolizing the seed from which all life emanates. The Seed of Life is often seen as a blueprint for the structure of the universe and a representation of divine creation.

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Strawman

In legal contexts, a strawman refers to a false or fictitious entity created to represent a "person", often used in discussions about sovereignty, personal identity, and control within societal systems. In sovereignty movements, the strawman is viewed as a legal fiction tied to an individual through documentation like birth certificates, social security numbers, or government-issued identification.

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The Shining Ones

The Shining Ones are a group of luminous, transcendent beings referenced across various mythologies, spiritual traditions, and esoteric teachings. They are often depicted as enlightened guides, divine emissaries, or celestial entities who illuminate the path of spiritual evolution for humanity.

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Satanism

In esoteric contexts, Satanism is often understood as the worship and elevation of the ego—the lower self that is driven by primal instincts, desires, and the physical senses. It is a path of self-consumption, where the individual becomes enslaved by their base desires and attachments to the material world. In this view, Satan represents the ego’s dominance, a force that keeps the individual tethered to their lower faculties, such as greed, lust, and self-interest.

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Sigil

A sigil is a symbolic representation of a specific intention, desire, or concept, created to focus energy and manifest outcomes. It serves as a magickal tool that bridges the conscious and subconscious mind, channeling intent into reality through visualization and ritual.

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Shells

The Shells, or Qliphoth (Hebrew for “husks” or “shells”), represent the shadow side of the Tree of Life in Qabalistic tradition. They are the remnants of divine energy that failed to integrate into harmonious creation, embodying imbalance, chaos, and spiritual distortion.

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Self Concept

Self-concept refers to the collection of beliefs, perceptions, and assumptions you hold about yourself, encompassing your identity, abilities, worth, and role in the world. It shapes how you view yourself and influences your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and how you interact with reality.

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Plant Magick

Plant Magick is the practice of using the natural energies of plants, herbs, and trees for spiritual, healing, and magical purposes. It involves harnessing the inherent properties of plants—whether physical, emotional, or spiritual—to manifest desired outcomes, promote personal growth, and align with the rhythms of nature.

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Sophia

Sophia is a term used to describe divine wisdom, often personified as a goddess or archetype in various religious, mystical, and esoteric traditions. In many belief systems, Sophia represents the embodiment of wisdom, knowledge, and understanding, and is seen as a guiding force in the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment and self-realization.

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Reality Shifting

Reality Shifting is the practice of consciously altering one's current reality or transitioning into an alternate or desired reality. This concept is often associated with the idea that reality is fluid and malleable, and through focused intention, mental techniques, or spiritual practices, one can shift their experience of the world or enter a different dimension, timeline, or parallel universe.

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Sacred Masculine

The Sacred Masculine represents the divine masculine principle, embodying qualities such as strength, leadership, action, logic, and protection. It is a force that balances and complements the Sacred Feminine, together symbolizing the unity of opposites within the universe.

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Sacred Feminine

The Sacred Feminine is a spiritual concept that embodies the divine feminine principle, representing qualities such as intuition, nurturing, creation, wisdom, and receptivity. It is seen as a counterpart to the Sacred Masculine, and together, these forces symbolize the balance and unity of opposites in the universe.

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