Comprehensive definitions of spiritual, metaphysical, and healing terms
The subtle energy field or luminous body believed to emanate from a person or object. It's often perceived as layers of color that reflect one's current health, emotions, and spiritual state.
A Sanskrit term meaning "wheel" or "disk." Chakras are the seven major energy centers aligned along the spine, starting at the base and ending at the crown of the head. Each governs specific psychological and physical functions.
The state of being aware of one's internal and external existence. In a spiritual context, it often refers to a spectrum, ranging from basic awareness to higher, unified, or cosmic consciousness.
In a spiritual context, the sense of self or "I" that is identified with the physical body, experiences, and thoughts. Spiritual work often involves transcending the ego to connect with the true, higher Self.
A conscious, deliberate goal or purpose that you set for a meditation, ritual, or action. It's the energy and focus you direct toward a desired outcome.
A branch of philosophy that explores the fundamental nature of reality, including the relationship between mind and matter, substance and attribute, and potentiality and actuality. It often relates to non-physical or transcendent concepts.
A concept coined by Carl Jung, describing a meaningful coincidence of two or more events where something happens that has no obvious causal connection but carries deep personal or symbolic meaning.
A positive statement declared as already being true (e.g., "I am healthy," "I am abundant"). Used to rewire subconscious thought patterns and influence reality.
The act of intentionally connecting one's energy to the Earth to stabilize and center oneself. This helps release excess energy and promotes a feeling of being present and secure.
A sacred sound, word, or phrase (often in Sanskrit) that is repeated aloud or silently during meditation to aid concentration and achieve a desired spiritual effect.
A practice where an individual uses a technique (like mindfulness or focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity) to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state.
A Japanese form of energy healing that involves the practitioner placing hands lightly on or just above a person to promote relaxation and healing by channeling "life force energy" (Ki).
The psychological and spiritual practice of exploring and integrating the repressed or unacknowledged parts of one's personality (the "shadow"), including negative traits, fears, and traumas.
The concept that everything in the universe, including thoughts and emotions, is energy vibrating at a specific rate. Raising one's vibration is said to attract positive experiences and well-being.
The act of communicating with or serving as a vessel for non-physical beings (such as spirits, guides, or higher intelligences) to transmit information or teachings.
A French term meaning "clear seeing." It is the psychic ability to gain information about an object, person, or event through extrasensory means, often manifesting as visual images in the mind's eye.
A French term meaning "clear hearing." It is the psychic ability to perceive sounds or words from the spiritual realm or higher dimensions.
A person who has a heightened ability to feel and absorb the emotional and sometimes physical states of others.
A non-physical, benevolent entity or spiritual consciousness believed to be assigned to a person to offer protection, guidance, and support throughout their lifetime.
A set of 78 illustrated cards used as a tool for divination, self-reflection, and receiving spiritual guidance, split into Major Arcana (life lessons) and Minor Arcana (daily events).
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