Animals — Esoteric Meaning

1734 Tradition Hermetic

A contemporary witchcraft tradition founded in the United States, drawing inspiration from British folk magic and occult…

1818 Angel Number Modern Non-dual

1818 Angel Number is a modern spiritual concept suggesting that recurring sequences of numbers, like 1818, carry symboli…

1998 East Java ninja scare Hermetic

A period of intense social paranoia and vigilante violence in East Java, Indonesia, in 1998, fueled by accusations of so…

2012 phenomenon

A set of widespread, often apocalyptic or transformative, New Age beliefs centered around the end of a major cycle in th…

222 Angel Number Modern Non-dual

A repeating sequence of numbers, often seen as a divine sign or message from the universe. In modern non-dual thought, i…

2 Esdras Hermetic

2 Esdras is an ancient apocalyptic text, traditionally attributed to the scribe Ezra, that explores divine visions and p…

5Rhythms Hermetic

5Rhythms is a dynamic movement meditation practice that cultivates self-awareness and emotional release through five dis…

777 and Other Qabalistic Writings of Aleister Crowley Hermetic

777 and Other Qabalistic Writings is a foundational text in modern Western esotericism, presenting a complex system of c…

A∴A∴ Hermetic

A∴A∴ is a Western esoteric order founded by Aleister Crowley and George Cecil Jones, dedicated to individual spiritual p…

Abbé Larudan Hermetic

Abbé Larudan was an 18th-century anonymous French author, likely a clergyman, known for his anti-Masonic treatise, "The …

Abbey of Thelema Hermetic

The Abbey of Thelema was a 20th-century spiritual community founded by Aleister Crowley and Leah Hirsig in Sicily, inten…

Abhidharma Hindu

Abhidharma is a foundational Buddhist philosophical and psychological system that analyzes the ultimate constituents of …

Abhijfia Hindu

Abhijna are extraordinary, intuitive insights or "supernatural" powers attained through advanced meditative practice, pa…

Abiegnus Mens

Abiegnus Mens refers to a mystical "Abundant Mind" or "Mind of Abundance," conceptually linked to sacred mountains and d…

Abrahadabra Hermetic

Abrahadabra is a sacred word in Thelema, a modern esoteric religion. It is a variation of the ancient magical word "Abra…

Ab-Soo

Ab-Soo is a mystic designation for Space, conceived as the primordial dwelling place of the divine source, often linked …

Abyss (Thelema) Hermetic

The Abyss is a profound, often terrifying, void or chasm in esoteric thought, symbolizing the immense distance between t…

Acacia Hermetic

The acacia tree, often associated with innocence and purity, symbolizes initiation, immortality, and the sacred Shittim …

Academic study of Western esotericism Hermetic

Western esotericism refers to the academic field studying historical traditions of Western thought and practice, includi…

Achamoth

Achamoth is a Gnostic term for the second, lesser Sophia, representing the material or lower aspect of divine wisdom. Sh…

Acharya Hindu

An Acharya is a revered spiritual teacher or master in Hindu traditions, often an exponent of specific philosophical sch…

Acher

Acher, a figure from Talmudic lore, represents an initiate who errs in spiritual pursuit. He is associated with a mystic…

A Christian Reflection on the New Age

This refers to a critical 2003 Vatican document examining the New Age movement, titled "Jesus Christ, the Bearer of the …

Act of Peter

The Act of Peter is an early Christian text, likely Gnostic, found in the Berlin Codex. It extols virginity through a na…

Acultomancy Hermetic

Acultomancy is a divination practice employing needles to interpret patterns or configurations. Historically, it involve…

Adept

An "Adept" is an individual who has attained a high level of spiritual or occult knowledge and proficiency, often throug…

Adhyatma Vidya Hindu

Adhyatma Vidya translates to "knowledge of the self" or "spiritual science" in Hinduism. It encompasses the study of the…

Adi Dharm

Adi Dharm signifies the primordial, eternal law or spiritual foundation that underlies all existence, often understood a…

Adonaist Hermetic

The Adonaist movement, arising from debates within Jewish mysticism, questioned the pronunciation of the divine name Jeh…

Adonhiramite Rite Hermetic

The Adonhiramite Rite is a 33-degree Masonic system, originating in late 18th-century France, that synthesizes Templar, …

Adonis Baths Hermetic

A ritualistic immersion in natural waters, often associated with purification and renewal, echoing ancient myths of Adon…

Adonis, Lebanon Hermetic

Adonis refers to a figure of ancient Near Eastern mythology, notably associated with fertility, death, and rebirth. His …

Adonism Hermetic

Adonism is a modern Neopagan religion, founded in Austria in 1926 by Franz Sättler, characterized by a polytheistic beli…

Adorcism Hermetic

Adorcism refers to practices of voluntary spirit possession, where an individual willingly invites or accommodates spiri…

Advaita Ashrama

An Advaita Ashrama, like the one founded at Mayavati by Vivekananda's disciples, is a monastic center dedicated to the n…

Advaita Bodha Deepika

Advaita Bodha Deepika, meaning "Lamp of Non-Dual Knowledge," is a foundational text in Advaita Vedanta philosophy. It il…

Adyar Library Hermetic

The Adyar Library, established in 1886 by Henry Steel Olcott, is a renowned research institution located at the Theosoph…

Aeon (Thelema) Hermetic

An Aeon, in Thelemic cosmology, represents a vast epoch of time, an astrological age characterized by a dominant spiritu…

African divination Hermetic

African divination encompasses a diverse array of practices across the continent used to interpret omens, understand the…

Agape International Spiritual Center Hermetic

Agape International Spiritual Center is a modern spiritual community emphasizing New Thought principles and transdenomin…

Agape Lodge Hermetic

The Agape Lodge was a significant chapter of the Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O.), founded in California in 1935 by Wilfred…

Agartha Hermetic

Agartha is a mythical subterranean kingdom, often depicted as a hidden spiritual center or a lost civilization located w…

Agastya Hindu

Agastya is a revered sage in Hindu tradition, credited with composing Vedic hymns and playing a significant role in the …

Aged

Aged refers to Kether, the first Sephirah in Kabbalistic cosmology, representing the divine crown or primordial wisdom. …

Agni Hindu

Agni is the Vedic god of fire, a central deity in ancient Hinduism. He acts as a messenger between humans and the gods, …

Agni Hotri Hindu

Agni Hotri refers to the Hindu ritual practice of fire sacrifice, where offerings are made to the sacred fire, personifi…

Agni Yoga Hermetic

Agni Yoga, or Living Ethics, is a spiritual path originating in the early 20th century, emphasizing the "Living Fire" or…

Agnostic

Agnostic refers to a philosophical stance of uncertainty regarding the existence of God or any ultimate reality, emphasi…

Aheie

Aheie, often transliterated as Eheieh or Ehyeh, is a divine name in Kabbalistic tradition, signifying "I Am Who I Am" or…

Ahi Hindu

Ahi is a Sanskrit term meaning "serpent" or "dragon." In Vedic tradition, it often refers to Vritra, a cosmic serpent de…

A History of Hindu Chemistry Hermetic

A scholarly work exploring the historical development of chemical knowledge and practices in ancient and medieval India.…

Ahnenerbe Hermetic

The Ahnenerbe was a Nazi German organization dedicated to researching the supposed history and heritage of an "Aryan rac…

Aidan A. Kelly Hermetic

Aidan A. Kelly is a contemporary American academic, poet, and influential figure in Neopaganism, particularly Wicca. He …

Ailuromancy Hermetic

Ailuromancy is an ancient form of divination that interprets the movements, sounds, and behaviors of cats to predict fut…

Ain Soph Aur

The Boundless Light, an ultimate, unmanifest divine principle, it is the primordial source from which all existence eman…

Aion (deity) Hermetic

Aion is a Hellenistic deity personifying eternal, cyclical time and the cosmic order. Associated with the universe's enc…

Aiwass Hermetic

Aiwass is the name Aleister Crowley gave to a spiritual messenger or entity he claimed dictated "The Book of the Law" to…

Ajnana Hindu

Ajnana signifies a profound state of non-knowledge, distinct from mere ignorance. It represents a fundamental lack of sp…

Akashic Records Theosophy

The Akashic Records are, in Theosophy and later New Age thought, a non-physical archive of every event, thought and feel…

Akbarism

Akbarism refers to the metaphysical teachings of Ibn Arabi, a 13th-century Andalusian Sufi mystic. It centers on the con…

Akiba

Akiba, or Rabbi Akiva ben Yosef, was a pivotal 2nd-century Talmudic sage and a foundational figure in Jewish mysticism. …

Al-ait

Al-ait signifies the divine principle of Fire in ancient Koptic occultism. It represents a primordial, mystical essence …

Alawism

Alawism is a syncretic, esoteric religious tradition primarily found in Syria and Turkey, emerging from heterodox Shi'a …

Albanenses

The Albanenses were an Italian Cathar sect prominent in the 12th and 13th centuries, characterized by their absolute dua…

Alba Petra

The White Stone, or Alba Petra, signifies the illuminated consciousness attained through spiritual initiation. It symbol…

Albedo (alchemy) Hermetic

Albedo is the second stage in alchemical transformation, signifying purification and the emergence of whiteness after th…

Al-Chazari Sufi

Al-Chazari refers to a legendary Arab philosopher and occultist, often associated with alchemy and esoteric knowledge. B…

Alchemical Studies Hermetic

Alchemical studies explore the ancient philosophical and proto-scientific tradition that sought to purify, mature, and p…

Alchemical symbol Hermetic

Alchemical symbols are a coded visual language used in alchemy to represent elements, compounds, apparatus, and processe…

Alchemists

Alchemists were practitioners of alchemy, an ancient tradition blending chemistry, metallurgy, philosophy, and mysticism…

Alchemy Hermetic

Alchemy is an ancient proto-scientific and philosophical tradition aimed at purifying, maturing, and perfecting certain …

Alectromancy Hermetic

Alectromancy is an ancient form of divination using a rooster. Grains of corn are scattered over letters arranged in a c…

Alectryomancy Hermetic

Alectryomancy is an ancient form of divination where a rooster's pecking patterns at scattered grain are interpreted for…

Aleister Crowley Hermetic

Aleister Crowley was a highly influential, albeit controversial, English occultist, ceremonial magician, and founder of …

Aleister Crowley bibliography Hermetic

The collected writings and published works of Aleister Crowley, a prominent occultist and ceremonial magician. His bibli…

Alembic Hermetic

An alembic is a distillation apparatus, historically crucial in alchemy, used to separate substances through heating and…

Aleuromancy Hermetic

Aleuromancy is a form of divination that uses flour or meal, typically by scattering it and observing the patterns forme…

Alexander Horn Hermetic

The Alexander Horn is a hypothetical esoteric concept representing a hidden, unifying principle or knowledge, often asso…

Alexander J. Mazur

Alexander J. Mazur was an American scholar whose research explored the intricate connections between Neoplatonism and Gn…

Alexandria Codex Hermetic

The Alexandria Codex is not a single ancient text but a 15th-century manuscript compilation, notably including illustrat…

Alexandrian Platonists

Alexandrian Platonists were ancient philosophers in Egypt who synthesized Platonic thought with other mystical and relig…

Alexandrian School

The Alexandrian School refers to a vibrant intellectual and philosophical center in ancient Alexandria, Egypt, particula…

Alexey Stakhov

Alexey Stakhov was a Ukrainian-Canadian mathematician and inventor celebrated for his extensive work on Fibonacci number…

Alexicrates

Alexicrates was a Pythagorean philosopher known for adhering to the ancient Pythagorean dietary practice of abstaining f…

Algernon Blackwood Hermetic

Algernon Blackwood was an influential English writer of supernatural fiction, celebrated for his evocative tales of cosm…

Alice Bailey

Alice Bailey was a prolific author and Theosophist who synthesized and expanded upon esoteric teachings. Her extensive b…

Alke Hermetic

Alke represents the abstract spirit and personification of courage, prowess, and battle-strength in Greek mythology. Oft…

Allah Hoo

Allah Hoo is a Sufi devotional chant, a form of dhikr, combining the Arabic word for God, "Allah," with "Hoo," signifyin…

Alláh-u-Abhá

Alláh-u-Abhá is an Arabic phrase meaning "God is Most Glorious" and serves as the Greatest Name in the Baháʼí Faith. It …

Al Lataif Hermetic

Al Lataif refers to subtle centers of perception or spiritual energy within the human body, often conceptualized as "lig…

Allied Masonic Degrees Hermetic

A collection of additional Masonic degrees, often focusing on esoteric and historical themes, that exist as an appendant…

Alma Karlin Hermetic

Alma Karlin was a Slovenian polymath known for her solo circumnavigation of the globe in the early 20th century. A write…

Alomancy Hermetic

Alomancy is an ancient form of divination that interprets patterns formed by falling salt crystals. It is a practice of …

Alphabetum Kaldeorum

The Alphabetum Kaldeorum is a medieval cipher system, likely originating from the 14th century, attributed to the ancien…

Alpha et Omega Hermetic

Alpha et Omega, a name adopted by an occult order descended from the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, signifies the to…

Alta Vendita Hermetic

The Alta Vendita refers to a set of secret instructions attributed to the highest lodge of the Italian Carbonari, a revo…

Alumbrados

The Alumbrados, or "Illuminated Ones," were Spanish mystics of the 15th and 16th centuries practicing a form of intensel…

Alu (runic)

Alu is a mysterious Germanic runic inscription, often found on artifacts from the Iron Age. Composed of the runes Ansuz …

Alwaye Advaita Ashram

The Advaita Ashram in Aluva, Kerala, established by Narayana Guru in 1913, is a spiritual center dedicated to preserving…

Amara-Kosha Hindu

The Amara-Kosha is a foundational Sanskrit lexicon, often translated as "Immortal Treasury." Compiled by the ancient sag…

Amba Hindu

Amba is a Sanskrit name meaning "mother" or "grandmother," often associated with the divine feminine in Hinduism. She is…

Ambhamsi Hindu

Ambhamsi, a Sanskrit term meaning "waters," is an epithet for Sanat Kumara, a celestial being associated with primordial…

Ambriel Hermetic

Ambriel is an angelic entity often associated with the astrological sign Gemini and the month of May. In esoteric tradit…

Amdo Buddhist

Amdo is a culturally significant region in northeastern Tibet, renowned as the birthplace of Tsongkhapa, the founder of …

Amen

A word of affirmation and assent, "Amen" historically signifies truth, certainty, and the hidden divine. It functions as…

American Eurythmy School Hermetic

A four-year training program in eurythmy, a movement art developed by Rudolf Steiner, located in Weed, California. Found…

Amesha Spentas

The Amesha Spentas are six divine beings in Zoroastrianism, acting as emanations or aspects of the supreme deity Ahura M…

Amy (demon) Hermetic

Amy is a demon of presidential rank in occult lore, appearing as a flame then human. He is invoked to teach astronomy, l…

Anachitis Hermetic

Anachitis, also known as the "stone of necessity," is a divinatory tool from Hermetic traditions, traditionally a type o…

Ananta-Sesha Hindu

Ananta-Sesha is the cosmic serpent of eternity in Hindu cosmology, often depicted as a multi-headed being upon whom Vish…

Anaxilaus

Anaxilaus was a 1st-century BC Pythagorean physician and philosopher banished from Rome for practicing magic. He wrote o…

Ancestral sin Hermetic

Ancestral sin refers to the inherited consequence or guilt for the transgressions of one's forebears, a concept explored…

Ancient Egyptian magic Hermetic

Heka, the ancient Egyptian term for magic, denotes the divine creative force and the practice of ritual, spells, and amu…

Ancient Egyptian offering formula

A standardized ancient Egyptian inscription on funerary goods, invoking deities to provide sustenance for the deceased. …

Ancient Greece and wine Hermetic

The Dionysian Mysteries were ancient Greek secret rites celebrating Dionysus, god of wine, fertility, and ecstatic revel…

Ancient Jewish magic

Ancient Jewish magic encompasses ritual practices, incantations, and amuletic traditions found in Jewish communities fro…

Andrew Murray (minister)

Andrew Murray was a 19th-century South African minister and prolific writer whose devotional works focused on prayer, su…

Andrew Phillip Smith

Andrew Phillip Smith is a contemporary Welsh author known for his scholarly works exploring ancient esoteric traditions,…

Angelicall Stone Hermetic

The Angelicall Stone is an alchemical metaphor for the ultimate spiritual attainment, representing a state of pure consc…

Angelolatry

Angelolatry is the worship or excessive veneration of angels, often seen as a deviation from monotheistic purity by attr…

Angirasas Hindu

The Angirasas are ancient Vedic sages and patriarchs, considered progenitors of humanity and recipients of divine knowle…

Anglo-Saxon runic rings Hermetic

Anglo-Saxon runic rings are ancient artifacts, typically finger rings, inscribed with futhorc runes. These inscriptions …

Animero

An Animero is a figure in the Canary Islands, particularly Tenerife, recognized for popular holiness. They often blend C…

An Introduction to Yoga Hermetic

Yoga, a Sanskrit term meaning "union" or "yoke," is an ancient Indian discipline encompassing physical postures, breath …

Ankh-ef-en-Khonsu i Hermetic

The Ankh-ef-en-Khonsu is a significant hieroglyphic inscription and artifact central to the religious philosophy of Thel…

Anne Catherine Emmerich

Anne Catherine Emmerich was a 19th-century German Catholic mystic, visionary, and stigmatist known for her vivid, detail…

Annedotus Hermetic

Annedotus refers to a class of semi-divine beings, often depicted as fish-men or dragons, who imparted knowledge and civ…

Annie Besant Hermetic

Annie Besant was a prominent British socialist, women's rights advocate, and influential figure in the Theosophical Soci…

Ann Taves

Ann Taves is a leading scholar of religious studies, known for her interdisciplinary approach that integrates cognitive …

Anoia

Anoia signifies a profound lack of understanding or irrational folly, particularly when the intellect (Manas) becomes en…

Ansumat

Ansumat, also known as Antahkarana, is the subtle psychic instrument in Hindu philosophy connecting the lower, personal …

Anthesteria

Anthesteria was an ancient Greek festival honoring Dionysus, god of wine and revelry, celebrated over three days in late…

Anthon Transcript

The Anthon Transcript is a document containing characters Joseph Smith claimed were transcribed from the golden plates, …

Anthropomancy Hermetic

Anthropomancy is a form of divination that interprets omens by examining the entrails of human beings, a practice histor…

Anthroposophical Society Hermetic

The Anthroposophical Society is an international organization dedicated to fostering the development of the soul and spi…

Anthroposophic medicine Hermetic

Anthroposophic medicine is an alternative healing system developed from Rudolf Steiner's spiritual philosophy. It integr…

Anthroposophy Hermetic

Anthroposophy is a spiritual philosophy and practice founded by Rudolf Steiner, positing an accessible, comprehensible s…

Anti-clericalism and Freemasonry Hermetic

Anti-clericalism, in relation to Freemasonry, refers to the historical tension and perceived opposition between the frat…

Antonio Escohotado Hermetic

Antonio Escohotado was a Spanish philosopher and jurist known for his extensive research into the history and philosophy…

Anton Josef Kirchweger Hermetic

Anton Josef Kirchweger was the author of "The Golden Chain of Homer," a seminal 18th-century German hermetic text explor…

Anubis

Anubis is the ancient Egyptian god associated with mummification, the afterlife, and guiding souls to the underworld. De…

Anugita Hindu

The Anugita is a philosophical discourse within Hindu tradition, often considered a supplement or appendix to the Bhagav…

Apana Hindu

Apana is the downward-moving vital breath in yogic philosophy, associated with elimination and grounding. It is one of f…

Aparinamin Hindu

Aparinamin signifies the immutable, unchanging aspect of reality, the absolute state that resists transformation, decay,…

A Pathway Under the Gaze of Mary

A biographical account of Sister Lúcia dos Santos, one of the visionaries of the Virgin Mary at Fátima, Portugal. The bo…

Apocrypha

Apocrypha refers to writings of questionable authenticity, often excluded from canonical religious texts. The term origi…

Apocryphon

Apocryphon refers to a hidden or secret text, often containing esoteric knowledge or teachings not intended for general …

Apocryphon of John

The Apocryphon of John is a foundational Gnostic text, likely from the 2nd century CE, presenting a secret revelation fr…

Apollo Belvidere

The Apollo Belvedere is a celebrated ancient Roman marble sculpture, a copy of a lost Greek bronze original, depicting t…

Apollonius of Tyana

Apollonius of Tyana was a 1st-century Greek philosopher and ascetic, often depicted as a thaumaturge and sage. He travel…

Apport (paranormal) Hermetic

Apport refers to the paranormal phenomenon of an object appearing or being transferred from one location to another with…

Aqua vitae Hermetic

Aqua vitae, Latin for "water of life," is an archaic term for a strong alcoholic spirit, typically ethanol, produced thr…

Arabic parts Hermetic

In astrology, Arabic parts are calculated points derived from the positions of planets and angles, used to gain insight …

Arahat Hindu

An Arahat is a worthy one who has achieved liberation from the cycle of rebirth. In Buddhism, this signifies an enlighte…

Arasa Maram Hindu

Arasa Maram is the sacred World Tree in Hindu cosmology, symbolizing the connection between the earthly, celestial, and …

Archeosofica Hermetic

Archeosofica is a modern esoteric school, founded in Rome in 1968 by Tommaso Palamidessi, dedicated to the study and pra…

Archidoxis magica Hermetic

Archidoxis Magica, meaning "Great Doctrines of Magic," is a 16th-century grimoire attributed to Paracelsus, though likel…

Archons

Archons are spiritual or cosmic rulers, often depicted as malevolent entities in Gnostic traditions, who maintain the ma…

Arcturians (New Age) Hermetic

Arcturians are a hypothetical advanced extraterrestrial civilization originating from the star Arcturus, frequently depi…

Ardath

Ardath is a sacred, desolate field mentioned in the apocryphal Second Book of Esdras, a place of divine communion and sp…

A Republic of Mind and Spirit Hermetic

This term describes a conceptual space where consciousness and spiritual principles form the foundation of an organized …

A Return to Love Hermetic

A spiritual concept advocating for the reorientation of one's consciousness from fear-based perceptions to those rooted …

Arghyanath Hindu

Arghyanath, meaning "lord of libations" in Sanskrit, refers to a spiritual aspirant in Hinduism who has attained a high …

Arhats

Arhats are accomplished disciples in Buddhism who have attained enlightenment, freeing themselves from the cycle of rebi…

Aries (journal) Hermetic

Aries is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to the scholarly study of Western esotericism. Published annually by…

Arithmologia

Arithmologia is the study of the mystical properties and symbolic meanings of numbers, exploring their connections to di…

Armanen runes Hermetic

Armanen runes are a set of 18 invented symbols, created by Guido von List in the early 20th century, presented as a revi…

Arnold Bennett Hermetic

Arnold Bennett was an English novelist and journalist whose prolific output from the 1890s to the 1930s explored everyda…

Aroueris

Aroueris, also known as Harsiesi, is an ancient Egyptian deity representing the elder Horus, embodying the ideal univers…

Arsenic trioxide Hermetic

Arsenic trioxide, a potent chemical compound, held symbolic significance in Hermetic alchemy. It represented a volatile,…

Artes Hermetic

Artes refers to the primordial, fertile Earth in ancient Egyptian cosmology, often personified as a deity. It signifies …

Artes prohibitae Hermetic

Artes prohibitae refers to forbidden arts, particularly those involving divination and magic, condemned by medieval cano…

Arthur Koestler

Arthur Koestler was an Austro-Hungarian author and journalist, known for his anti-totalitarian writings and his explorat…

Arthur Preuss Hermetic

Arthur Preuss was a German-American conservative intellectual, journalist, and editor known for his influential "Fortnig…

Artufas

Artufas refers to ancient temples or sacred sites associated with serpent worship and indigenous spiritual practices, pa…

Arya-Dasa Hindu

Arya-Dasa signifies a "noble servant" or "holy teacher" in Sanskrit, often referring to a highly realized sage or Arhat …

Asathor

Asathor represents the Norse god Thor, deity of thunder, storms, and strength, wielding the hammer Mjolnir. He embodies …

Asava Samkhaya

Asava Samkhaya signifies the realization of the cessation of mental intoxicants or defilements that fuel the cycle of re…

Ascent of Mount Carmel

The Ascent of Mount Carmel is a seminal spiritual work by St. John of the Cross, detailing a systematic path toward myst…

Asch Metzareph

The Asch Metzareph, a Kabbalistic text, explores the esoteric principles of alchemy, linking planetary influences to the…

Asclepius (treatise) Hermetic

The Asclepius, also called the Perfect Discourse, is a significant Hermetic philosophical text from late antiquity. It e…

Aṣẹ Hermetic

Aṣẹ is a fundamental life force or spiritual power in Yoruba tradition, believed to animate all existence and enable cha…

Ash

Ash symbolizes both physical residue and spiritual remnants, representing transformation, purification, and the enduring…

Asherah

Asherah was a prominent Canaanite mother goddess, often depicted as a sacred tree or pole, associated with fertility, wi…

Ashtar Sheran Hermetic

Ashtar Sheran is a purported extraterrestrial entity or collective consciousness claimed to be contacted through channel…

Asia

Asia is not an esoteric term but a geographical designation. Blavatsky's use of "Asia" in her 1892 work appears to be a …

Asita Hindu

Asita, a Sanskrit term, primarily refers to a sage or seer in ancient Indian traditions. It can also denote a specific t…

Askew Codex

The Askew Codex is a 4th-century Coptic manuscript containing the Pistis Sophia, a central Gnostic text detailing the so…

As Mr

As Mr is not an esoteric term but a common English abbreviation for Mister. It does not originate from any ancient langu…

Aspects of Christian meditation

Christian meditation refers to contemplative prayer practices within Christianity, encompassing diverse historical and c…

Asrama Hindu

Asrama refers to the four stages of life prescribed in ancient Hindu tradition: the student, the householder, the forest…

Asrar al-Tawhid

Asrar al-Tawhid, meaning "Mysteries of Unification," refers to the profound Sufi exploration of divine oneness. It delve…

Assassins

The Assassins were a Nizari Ismaili branch of Shia Islam, active in the Middle East from the 11th to the 13th centuries.…

Assidcaus

The Assideans were an ancient Jewish sect, possibly a precursor to the Essenes, described as mystics or adepts. Their na…

Association for Global New Thought Hermetic

The Association for Global New Thought (AGNT) is a contemporary spiritual organization comprising ministers, lay members…

Assorus Hermetic

Assorus represents a primordial cosmic principle of generation and ordering within ancient Babylonian cosmology, as inte…

Assurbanipal Hermetic

Assurbanipal was an Assyrian king renowned for his vast royal library, which preserved a significant portion of ancient …

AssvTia

AssvTia refers to a sacred plant or its juice, venerated in ancient Heliopolis and linked to the Tree of Life, bestowing…

Asta-dasha Hindu

Asta-dasha signifies supreme wisdom, a divine attribute often equated with the ultimate reality or deity in Hindu tradit…

Asteroids in astrology Hermetic

Asteroids in astrology are minor celestial bodies, primarily used in modern Western astrology, that represent archetypal…