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Abracadabra: A magical formula that was used by the Gnostics to invoke the aid of spirits to ward off disease and illness. It is derived from the abraxas, a word that was engraved on gems and amulets or was variously worn as a protective charm. Handed down through the Middle Ages, the abracadabra gradually lost its occult significance, and its meaning was extended to cover any hocus-pocus.

Alternatively a word of Kabbalistic significance that was, and still may be, used for incantations. It was used in a ritual to ward off any ailment. It is derived from the Hebrew phrase abreq ad habra, meaning "hurl your thunderbolt even unto death"

Aeon(s): An age, a period of time; used alone, equivalent to the word logos, but the usual meaning includes a spiritual being considered as an emanation from the divine essence and also a period of time which is brought about by the existence of this spiritual being.

Alchemy: A form of magick which stems from the middle ages. It is noted by the attempts of alchemists to make lead turn into gold. A practioner of alchemy is an Alchemist.

Turning metal into gold was symbolic of the process of self transformation in which the Alchemist changed his negative energy into the divine spritual energy (gold) this was done through a variety of methods. (see also the violet flame)

Amon: (also known as Amon-Ra, Amen and Amun) The Egyptian god of wind, fertility, and secrets. Sometimes refered to as 'The Invisible One'. The word or root amen means 'what is hidden', 'what is not seen', 'what cannot be seen' and the like. Not only is the god himself said to be 'hidden', but his name is also 'hidden', and his form is said to be 'unknown'.
Amon was represented on five forms:
1. As a man, when he is seen seated on a throne, and holding in one hand a sceptre, and in the other the ankh.
2. As a man with the head of a frog
3. As a man with the head of a cobra.
4. As an ape
5. As a lion crouching upon a pedestal

Ankh: The symbolic representation of both Physical and Eternal life. It is known as the original cross. The loop of the Ankh represents the feminine discipline or the (Womb), while the elongated section represent the masculine discipline or the (Penis). These two sacred units then come together and form life.

In ancient Egypt it was believed the Ankh symbolized eternal life and bestowed immortality on anyone who possessed it. Everyone of the gods possesed an ankh and ancient Egyptians believed each god's life force was maintained through their ankh. The ankh also held power over all evil spells.

It is believed that life energy emanating from the Ankh can be absorbed by anyone within a certain proximity. An Ankh serves as an antenna or conduit for the divine power of life that permeates the universe. The amulet is a powerful talisman that provides the wearer with protection from the evil forces of decay and degeneration.

Sometimes known as the Crux Ansata, it is derived from two hieroglyphs, and literally means "everlasting life" or the "life which cannot die."

Arche: (Of Greek Origin) This word is in the opening sentence of the gospel of St. John and has been translated to mean "In the beginning". Alternative interpretations however would translate it to mean "an elementary condition" or "a first principle", "a chief source". The significance of the alternative interpretation comes to the fore if we discuss the nature of our beginnings.

Opening sentence of the Gospel of St.John: "In the beginning was the word and the word was with God and God was the word."

Ascension: Ascension is a change in the focus of consciousness. The souls acceleration into higher consciousness. It is the natural, on-going evolutionary process of all creation. As eternal, spiritual beings, we were created by God to expand through experience. When we choose to incarnate third dimension, (physical) we descend. We come to Earth repeatedly in order to experience, learn, and master this dimension with unconditional love. Ascension is thus the returning to spiritual realms with added wisdom and experience. (Ascension Section)

Ascended Masters: A dimension of the brotherhood of light, they are perfected beings who have mastered third dimensional incarnations with love. They have evolved beyond the need to return to physical incarnations. They have ascended into higher levels of consciousness. Many Ascended Masters decide to return as teachers and guides for their younger brothers and sisters along the evolutionary path. Some of the better known Ascended masters are Jesus, St. Germain, Kuthumi and El Morya.

Astrology: The most basic aspect of astrology, star signs or sun signs has been popularised in horoscopes that appear in daily newspaper columns and magazines.

Astrology is about the interaction between the Planets (including the Sun and Moon) and the Signs. The relationships between them and their interactions are mathematically based, and Astrology studies these mathematical cycles. Each Sign represents a different aspect of the whole human.

Aries starts the cycle, representing the Self, and Pisces completes it, representing the mass unconscious of all mankind. In between, each other Sign carries the energy of a different phase of man's evolution within the universe.

Your sun sign/star sign represents the Sign of the Zodiac that the Sun was in at the time of your birth. The Sun rules will power and ego. It is the core of your potential and uniqueness as an individual; who you are and what you are about. The forces between the Planets involved in Astrology can be simplified into one word: gravity. The Sun has the greatest gravity and the strongest effect in Astrology. (see also zodiac and read more at the astrology section)