Altar: A sacred place created for magical workings.
Altar candles: Two candles placed on an altar to represent the day of the week.
Amulet: A charm or ornament used for protection or for an intent.
Astral candle: A candle of the color associated with an individual’s astrological sign.
Astral realm: A parallel universe that is not physical but a mirror image of ourselves and the things around us.
Astral travel: Separation from the self; an out-of-body experience where you are aware of what is around you.
Aura: Invisible colors that radiate outside a physical form.
Censer: A small container used for burning incense.
Charcoal tablet: A special kind of charcoal that when lit can be used to burn dried herbs.
Cleansing crystals: Purifying crystals using natural energies. For example, salt and water prepare crystals for individual needs.
Dressing candles: A ritual conducted to ready candles for an intent.
Guide: A spiritual guide or guardian angel.
Herb: A plant—annual, biennial, or perennial—that dies back each year. There are aromatic, culinary, and medicinal herbs.
Karma: The law of the universe that keeps the balance of right and wrong.
Lucumí: An African-based religion now being practiced in Puerto Rico and Cuba. Better known as Santería.
Magic: The use of natural energies and positive visualization to create change in our lives.
Magical baths: Baths that are taken with natural energies to manifest dreams, to relieve stress, and to establish a connection with the water element.
Mind’s eye: Used to see visualizations in one’s mind as if they were movie clips.
Mother Earth: The spirit of the planet Earth.
North Pole: A name given to the top of a candle, from the center to the wick.
Oil burner: A deep ceramic dish with a tea candle on the bottom used for burning essential oil.
Parchment paper: Originally, a paper that was made out of animal skin. Today, imitations may be purchased from office supply outlets.
Ritual: The act of preparing the spiritual self by gathering magical tools and conducting magical workings or any type of religious act.
Santería: A magical practice that originated in Africa.
Santero: A competent herbalist and spiritual adviser in the Lucumí tradition.
Snuffer: A tool used to extinguish candles.
South Pole: A name given to the bottom of a candle, from the center down.
Spell: A combination of focusing on your needs while using positive thought patterns and some of nature’s natural energies.
Third eye: Known as the sixth chakra, located in the middle of the brow. The third eye is the center of our creative perception which works with our subconscious mind to enhance psychic abilities.
Visualization: The art of concentration used for seeing and making things happen.
White spell: Any spell conducted for a positive outcome that does not use the manipulation of others.