# Spiritual glossary: D

> Plain-English meanings of spiritual, witchcraft, tarot and astrology words beginning with D: Dark moon, Decan, Deosil, Divination, Dowsing, Dragon's blood, Dr

URL: https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/glossary/letter-d
Updated: 2026-10-30

7 terms beginning with D, explained simply.

## Dark moon

The day or so when the moon is invisible, just before the new crescent. Traditionally a time for rest and reflection. [Read more](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/moon-calendar).

## Decan

One of three 10° divisions of each zodiac sign. In the Golden Dawn system each decan links to a Minor Arcana card.

## Deosil

Sunwise, or clockwise. Used in ritual for building or inviting energy. Opposite of widdershins.

## Divination

Seeking insight through tools such as tarot, runes, pendulums or tea leaves.

## Dowsing

Using a pendulum or rods to find answers or hidden things. [Read more](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/guides/pendulum-dowsing-guide).

## Dragon's blood

A red resin from Dracaena and Daemonorops trees, burned as incense and used in folk magic for protection and power. [Read more](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/incense-and-herbs).

## Dreamcatcher

A woven hoop hung over a bed, from Ojibwe tradition, said to catch bad dreams. [Read more](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/collections/dreamcatchers).

## Other letters

[A](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/glossary/letter-a) · [B](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/glossary/letter-b) · [C](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/glossary/letter-c) · [D](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/glossary/letter-d) · [E](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/glossary/letter-e) · [F](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/glossary/letter-f) · [G](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/glossary/letter-g) · [H](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/glossary/letter-h) · [I](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/glossary/letter-i) · [K](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/glossary/letter-k) · [L](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/glossary/letter-l) · [M](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/glossary/letter-m) · [N](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/glossary/letter-n) · [O](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/glossary/letter-o) · [P](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/glossary/letter-p) · [Q](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/glossary/letter-q) · [R](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/glossary/letter-r) · [S](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/glossary/letter-s) · [T](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/glossary/letter-t) · [W](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/glossary/letter-w) · [Y](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/glossary/letter-y) · [Z](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/glossary/letter-z)

## Questions

**What does Dark moon mean?**

The day or so when the moon is invisible, just before the new crescent. Traditionally a time for rest and reflection.

**What does Decan mean?**

One of three 10° divisions of each zodiac sign. In the Golden Dawn system each decan links to a Minor Arcana card.

**What does Deosil mean?**

Sunwise, or clockwise. Used in ritual for building or inviting energy. Opposite of widdershins.

**What does Divination mean?**

Seeking insight through tools such as tarot, runes, pendulums or tea leaves.

**What does Dowsing mean?**

Using a pendulum or rods to find answers or hidden things.

**What does Dragon's blood mean?**

A red resin from Dracaena and Daemonorops trees, burned as incense and used in folk magic for protection and power.

**What does Dreamcatcher mean?**

A woven hoop hung over a bed, from Ojibwe tradition, said to catch bad dreams.

## Related

- [Glossary A–Z](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/glossary)

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