Divination Glossary: Sections H-K

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HARUSPICY:

reading the entrails of animals (sheep, goat, etc.) to divine the future. Back to Top

HAUNTING:

normally aligned with an individual person or a specific place, a haunting occurs when a ghost or spirit returns to the same place or person. It is believed that when a haunting occurs there is a message or a cleansing that is needed. (see exorcism) Back to Top

HERMETIC:

things relating to Hermes Trismegistus, or; the Egyptian God Thoth ascribed with being an alchemist and astrologer. Back to Top

HEX:

a curse or an evil spell normally cast against an individual or group of individuals. Back to Top

HOODOO:

either bad luck itself, or the bringer thereof. Back to Top

HOROSCOPE:

the plotting of the planets and stars in relation to the place at the moment of an individual's birth (or the time an event is to take place). Also, a prediction of the future based on the location and effect of the planets and stars on the person or endeavor. Back to Top

HYDROMANCY:

diving the future by peering into water. (See scrying) Back to Top

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INCANTATION:

how a spell or charm is said. Many incantations are like poems or sayings that have a rhythm or repetitive nature to them. Back to Top

INTUITION:

Tcalled by many a "hunch" or a "gut feeling," it is knowing a thing without any input from the five senses. Women and police detectives are well known for their intuition and hunches. Back to Top

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JINX:

something that creates bad luck. It can be as simple as a thought or as strong as a full spell. Back to Top

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KA:

the Egyptian concept of the astral body, the human double. Back to Top

KABBALAH (also Qabalah, Cabala):

the esoteric and mystic sect of Judism. Back to Top

KARMA:

the concept from the Hindu religion that actions are always followed by consequences. The development of "good karma" which is gained from performing good acts is central to the reincarnation belief that one pays for the sins of a previous lifetime. Back to Top

KEYS OF TAROT:

Term used to describe the 22 Major Arcana cards in the Tarot deck. Back to Top

Article written by Dr. Nikki

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