Vocabulary

EARTH CENTERED: an Immanent frame of reference recognizing the Devine Creative Source as being present within all things. Earth, Air, Fire, Water, Animals, etc. Believing that divinity is made manifest in nature, there-by honoring the Earth itself as well as all of Her beings as Sacred

PAGAN: derives from the Latin (paganus) meaning simply peasant or country dweller. Any person whose livelihood depends on agriculture might be referred to as Pagan. This term has been reclaimed and is also now commonly used to describe any person whose spiritual path is one which may include social customs and traditions that pre-date modern Christian practice. Such people have also been referred to as, "Heathen" = Actual meaning- One who dwells on the Heath. “Where the heather grows”

OCCULT: that which is hidden. Commonly confused with the term “A CULT”. Any information, which is “hidden” from the mainstream public, can be easily confused with misdoing and labeled as potentially “Evil”.

RITUAL/RITE: A series of meaningful, routinely repeated actions performed to signal the subconscious there-by bringing about a desired psychological shift/reaction. Fans at sporting events will perform bazaar rituals to ensure a winning play. The ritualistic act of driving to a familiar destination can lull us into a meditative state. Leaving us wondering how we got there since we have little memory of the trip. Rituals can trigger long forgotten memories. And also serve as a tool to heal past trauma and depression.
- Rites of Passage are often accompanied by familiar rituals. Such as blowing out birthday candles, or carrying the Bride over the threshold. Even pinning the corsage on a Prom date, or placing a lost tooth under a pillow. Religious Rituals signal that we are no longer in a mundane setting. This is a special occasion filled with meaning.

WITCH: Another reclaimed title, derives from the Anglo Saxon/Old English (wicca-masculine) or (wicce-feminine) pronounced "wee-cha" meaning to bend or twist. Used to define anyone, male and female, who study and practice the Arts and Sciences of Witchcraft. Including, but not limited to; Herbal Lore, Holistic Medicine, Midwifery, Astrology and Astronomy, Psychology and Faith Healing, Geology, Chemistry and Alchemy, Biology, Divination, Mathematics, and the list goes on. Such "Occult" (hidden) knowledge that is now commonly taught to modern grade school aged children was once considered a burning offense.
- NOTE: The term “Warlock” is never used to define a male Witch. This is a misconception. If someone refers to himself as a Warlock, simply turn and walk away. He doesn’t know what he’s talking about.

We sincerely hope that by defining some of these commonly misunderstood terms that we have helped to shed some light and bridge communication.