Glossary
Spiritual glossary: D
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.
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.
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.
Dreamcatcher
A woven hoop hung over a bed, from Ojibwe tradition, said to catch bad dreams. Read more.
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Questions answered
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.
Key facts (summary)
- 7 terms beginning with D, explained simply.
- The day or so when the moon is invisible, just before the new crescent.
- One of three 10° divisions of each zodiac sign.
- Sunwise, or clockwise.
- Seeking insight through tools such as tarot, runes, pendulums or tea leaves.
- Using a pendulum or rods to find answers or hidden things.
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