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Familiar

A spirit or guardian who is close to a human being and considered a companion in magick. The spirit often manifests itself in a sacred object or a pet. This explains the misconception that all witches have black cats, which is not necessarily true though a cat is a magickal creature and often does become a familiar.

FAMILIAR

Fascination

The practice of controlling another's mind psychically. Can be considered very manipulative and by some traditions a breaking of the Rede, especially when used to frivolously control people.

Fate

The destined result of life after a sequence of fated events.

Five-fold Kiss

A traditional salute generally performed between the High Priest and the High Priestess. This involves kissing 5 areas on the body of the Priestess with the accompanying magickal words:

"Blessed be thy feet, that have brought thee in these ways."

"Blessed be thy knees, that shall kneel at the sacred altar."

"Blessed be thy womb, without which we would not be."

"Blessed be thy breasts, formed in beauty."

"Blessed be thy lips, that shall utter the sacred names."

Full Moon

Phase of the moon when it has waxed fully. Best time for spells involving psychic powers, and for magick in general.

FULL MOON

Futhark

Runic alphabet used often in divination, its origins are Norse (Germanic). Divided into the elder Futhark and the younger Futhark (which has fewer runes).