# Spiritual glossary: H

> Plain-English meanings of spiritual, witchcraft, tarot and astrology words beginning with H: Hag stone, Hamsa, Herbalism (folk), Horoscope, House (astrology).

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

5 terms beginning with H, explained simply.

## Hag stone

A naturally holed stone, often found on beaches, kept for protection in British folklore. Also called an adder stone or witch stone.

## Hamsa

A palm-shaped amulet of protection found in Middle Eastern and North African traditions.

## Herbalism (folk)

Traditional knowledge of plants. On our pages we share plant folklore only, not medical advice. [Read more](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/incense-and-herbs).

## Horoscope

An astrological forecast, or a chart of the sky for a given moment.

## House (astrology)

One of twelve divisions of a birth chart, each linked to an area of life such as home or career. [Read more](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/tarot-spreads/astrological-spread).

## 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 Hag stone mean?**

A naturally holed stone, often found on beaches, kept for protection in British folklore. Also called an adder stone or witch stone.

**What does Hamsa mean?**

A palm-shaped amulet of protection found in Middle Eastern and North African traditions.

**What does Herbalism (folk) mean?**

Traditional knowledge of plants. On our pages we share plant folklore only, not medical advice.

**What does Horoscope mean?**

An astrological forecast, or a chart of the sky for a given moment.

**What does House (astrology) mean?**

One of twelve divisions of a birth chart, each linked to an area of life such as home or career.

## Related

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

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