Glossary
Spiritual glossary: A
11 terms beginning with A, explained simply.
Affirmation
A short positive statement repeated to focus the mind, such as 'I am calm and capable'. Often used with crystals or at the new moon.
Akashic records
In theosophy, a non-physical record of every soul's thoughts and deeds. The idea was popularised by 19th-century theosophists.
Altar
A table or shelf arranged with meaningful objects: candles, crystals, seasonal flowers, photos. In modern witchcraft it is a focus for ritual. Read more.
Amulet
An object carried or worn for protection, such as a hamsa or an evil eye charm. Compare talisman, which is made to attract something.
Angel number
A repeating number sequence, such as 111 or 444, read in modern spirituality as a message. Built on numerology meanings. Read more.
Arcana
From Latin for 'secrets'. A tarot deck has 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana cards. Read more.
Ascendant
Also called the rising sign: the zodiac sign rising on the eastern horizon at the moment of birth. Astrology links it with how others first see you.
Aspect
In astrology, the angle between two planets in a chart, such as a conjunction (0°), square (90°) or trine (120°).
Astral projection
The belief that the consciousness can travel outside the body, for example during sleep or meditation.
Athame
A ritual knife, traditionally black-handled, used in Wicca to direct energy rather than to cut.
Aura
In spiritual tradition, a field of coloured light said to surround a person. 'Aura quartz' is also the name for quartz coated with metal vapour to give a rainbow sheen. Read more.
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Questions answered
What does Affirmation mean?
A short positive statement repeated to focus the mind, such as 'I am calm and capable'. Often used with crystals or at the new moon.
What does Akashic records mean?
In theosophy, a non-physical record of every soul's thoughts and deeds. The idea was popularised by 19th-century theosophists.
What does Altar mean?
A table or shelf arranged with meaningful objects: candles, crystals, seasonal flowers, photos. In modern witchcraft it is a focus for ritual.
What does Amulet mean?
An object carried or worn for protection, such as a hamsa or an evil eye charm. Compare talisman, which is made to attract something.
What does Angel number mean?
A repeating number sequence, such as 111 or 444, read in modern spirituality as a message. Built on numerology meanings.
What does Arcana mean?
From Latin for 'secrets'. A tarot deck has 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana cards.
What does Ascendant mean?
Also called the rising sign: the zodiac sign rising on the eastern horizon at the moment of birth. Astrology links it with how others first see you.
What does Aspect mean?
In astrology, the angle between two planets in a chart, such as a conjunction (0°), square (90°) or trine (120°).
What does Astral projection mean?
The belief that the consciousness can travel outside the body, for example during sleep or meditation.
What does Athame mean?
A ritual knife, traditionally black-handled, used in Wicca to direct energy rather than to cut.
What does Aura mean?
In spiritual tradition, a field of coloured light said to surround a person. 'Aura quartz' is also the name for quartz coated with metal vapour to give a rainbow sheen.
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