Introduces words and concepts that are a central part of most Pagans. Providing definitions on what is Wicca and Witchcraft and the tools used in Magick.
Pagan Glossary

Pagan Glossary

Introduces words and concepts that are a central part of most Pagans. This Pagan Glossary is designed to be a useful resource on common - and not so commonly used words, people and objects.

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B.C.E.
B.C.E. Before Common Era. Synonymous with B.C. without religious bias.
Added: 02/12/2001

Balefire
Balefire A fire lit for magickal purposes, usually outdoors. They are traditional on Yule, Beltane, and Midsummer.
Added: 02/12/2001

Bane
Bane That which destroys life, which is poisonous, destructive, dangerous.
Added: 02/12/2001

Banish
Banish To magickally end something or exorcise unwanted entities. To rid the presence of.
Added: 02/12/2001

Bells
Bells Often used as ritual tools. They can be used to invoke directional energies, to ring in the sunrise on a Sabbat, or to frighten away faeries and baneful spirits. See a range of Bells in our online shop »
Added: 02/12/2001

Besom
Besom A witch's broom.
Added: 02/12/2001

Bi-Location
Bi-Location A type of astral projection during which you maintain awareness of your present surroundings.
Added: 02/12/2001

Bind
Bind To magickally restrain something or someone.
Added: 02/12/2001

Blood of the Moon
Blood of the Moon A woman's menstrual cycle. Should this cycle occur over a Full Moon or New Moon, she is far more powerful than during any other time of the month, as long as she acknowledges this strength within herself.
Added: 02/12/2001

Boggart
Boggart Boggarts were mischievous spirits responsible for mishaps and poltergeist activity within the home and in the countryside. They would rearrange furniture, break pots and generally be blamed for 'things that go bump in the night'.
Added: 04/09/2008 23:17:00

Boline
Boline A white handled knife for practical use such as cutting herbs and inscribing candles, corresponds to the same element and direction as the Athame.
Added: 02/12/2001

Book of Shadows
Book of Shadows A witch's book of spells, rituals, magickal lore. Much akin to a magickal cookbook. Also known as a BOS.
Added: 02/12/2001

Burning Times
Burning Times Reference to a historical time from around 1000 C.E. through the 17th century when it is said that up to nine million people were tortured and burned by church and public officials on the assumption that they were the Christian version of Witches. This turned into an extremely profitable venture, as all land and property was seized from the accused individual and portions given to the accuser (in reward fashion) and the remainder seized by the church officials. Historians indicate that the majority of people tortured and murdered were woman and children.
Added: 02/12/2001

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