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H adit
From Aleister Crowley's Book of the Law, Hadit represents an infinitely small point in space, and the human soul
hudden in the material. Hadit is the complement of Nuit. Hadit is related in concept to the winged kneph, or Iao, an egyptian
emblem used in Masonic Rites.
H and of Glory
A grisly magical charm popular with thieves in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, the hand of glory was a candle
made from the dried hand of a hanged convict through a complcated recipe that also included herbs, horse dung, peppers, and
salt. The hand would be carefully mummified, and then joined to or turned into a candle using tallow from a hanged corpse.
(whether this is from the same corpse is apparently irrelevant). Set alight, the hand was reputed to have the power to render
the occupants of a household insensible, making burglary a simple task.
H ecate
Hecate was an ancient (pre-Olympian) Greek goddess (A Titan), an earth and fertility goddess who ruled over puberty rites.
Over time, she became the patroness of magic and sorcery and guardian of the crossroads, and mistress of ghosts and shades.
She was often depicted as triplicate, having three heads or bodies, with which to see in all directions. Hecate is closely
associuated with Diana Lucifera (Diana the light-bearer) and many of their images are identical. Among Hecate's symbols are
keys, hounds (often three-headed), and torches. She is a favorite among modern Wiccans and Neopagans.
H erbomancy
A type of divination using herbs and other various plants.
H exagram (Seal of Solomon)
In Ritual Magick, the hexagon is called the Seal of Solomon, and represents Divine Union, being composed of a female, watery
triangle, and a male, fiery triangle. The traditional elemental triangles of earth, air, water, and fire are derived from
the seal.
H ierophant
The hierophant being the fifth trump card in the tarot deck basically symbolizes a strong guardianship from a magical source,
also known as a person that initiates a new witch into a coven or group it is the wise instructor filled with occult or old
knowledge and understanding.
H igh Magick
High Magick is something that can be achieved through much practice and attained knowledge and guidance in the craft, it
is obviously considered the highest form of magick one can practice in our level of existence.
H ippomancy
A type of divination done by examining the movements of wild horses.
H od
In Kabbalah, Hod is the eighth Sphere (sephira) of divine emanation. The word Hod means splendour in
Hebrew, and Hod is paired with Netzach on the Tree of Life.
H oly Guardian Angel
In Ritual magick, The Holy Guardian Angel or HGA represents one's higher genius, or divine self. The phrase comes from
the fourteenth century grimoire The Sacred Magick of Abramelin the Mage, and is most commonly employed in Thelema,
where it is considered the ultimate goal of all operations.
H oo doo
Hoodoo is a type of American folk magick, some drawn from Voodoo practices, Appalachian folk magic, and related traditions.
H ydromancy
Any type of divination process using water.
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