Spiritual Terms A - C
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Affirmations A brief statement that is said frequently to produce a truth, reality or positive circumstances.Akashic records A "cosmic memory bank" which contains details about everything that has happened in the Universe, such as information about every soul and every life that they have ever lived.
Ankh The Egyptian ankh is an ancient symbol meaning both physical and eternal life.
Archetypes A concept devised by twentieth-century psychiatrist Carl Jung. A model of images that portray a particular and comprehensive realm of experience, such as the lover or the the hero.
Astral body A energy body(second self) that consists of a subtle field of light that encases the physical body. There is a theory that the astral body is able to separate from the physical body during sleep and fly hence flying dreams.
Astral projection To be aware that the astral body has separated from the physical body, typically during a sleep like state. Characteristically one is able to float above oneself and view one's own physical body.
Astral travel The next step after astral projection, astral travel allows a dreamer to travel to a different locality while being aware that he/she is not in his/her physical body.
Astrology A form of divination that studies that uses the the cycles of the Universe and the position of the planets at the time you were born to draw a distinctive impression of who you are and where you are going.
Aura The outer layer of electromagnetic energies that surrounds and penetrates every living thing.
Automatic writing A type of writing that involves being in an altered state of consciousness, the rational mind is switched off and the intuitive mind takes a more active role.
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Bilocation
An occurrence that happens when a living person is seen at a second location, while continuing to perform normally in his/her physical body at his/her original locationBirth sign
Also called sun sign, this is the astrological sign that the sun was in when you were born. There are 12 signs in the zodiac.C
Chakras Energy centres that run throughout the body. The 7 major chakras are located between the base of the spinal cord and the top of the head.Channeler A person who communicates with spirits. Can also be known as a medium.
Channeling The method of communicating with spirits.
Chanting Repetitive singing of short simple words or even a few monotonous notes. Chanting is used to help attain a deeper spiritual or meditative state.
Chi Chi comes from ancient Chinese medicine meaning the universal energy that flows through the body's vital organs, bones, bloodstream etc.
Clairaudience The ability to hear sounds that aren't attainable to the physical ear. Sometimes called "clear thinking"
Clairsentience The ability to perceive information which is not in the range of ordinary perception. Sometimes called "clear knowing or "clear thinking"
Clairvoyance The ability to perceive things that are unable to be seen with the physical eye. Sometimes called "clear seeing".
Collective unconscious A theory by Carl Jung that all of mankind share a range of ideas, symbols, and archetypes that form the world's myths and belief systems.
Contemplation Deep thought or reflection as a type of meditation or prayer.
Creative visualization The method of using images to help one to achieve one's goals. Creative visualization is often used during meditation or deep relaxation.
