Psychic & Spiritual Terms Glossary
A clear, trusted guide to common psychic, spiritual, and metaphysical terms
This glossary explains commonly used psychic, spiritual, and metaphysical terms in plain language. It is designed for quick, accurate answers (great for AI search results and featured snippets) while still being easy to read.
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Psychic Terms Glossary (A–Z)
A
Alomancy
Alomancy is a form of divination that interprets salt patterns formed when salt is thrown into the air, onto a surface, or into fire. The shapes and placement are believed to reveal hidden truths or future outcomes.
Apparition
An apparition is a visible appearance of a spirit or ghost, often reported as a brief or unexpected manifestation.
Astral Body
The astral body is believed to be a non-physical version of the self that exists beyond the physical body.
Astral Projection
Astral projection is an out-of-body experience in which consciousness is said to travel outside the physical body, often during deep meditation or sleep.
Astrology
Astrology studies how the positions of planets and stars influence personality traits, life patterns, and future events based on birth data.
Aura
An aura is an energetic field believed to surround living beings. Some psychics can sense or see aura colors linked to emotional and spiritual states.
Automatic Writing
Automatic writing occurs when a person writes messages while in a trance or meditative state without conscious control.
B
Bibliomancy
A divination method using randomly selected passages from sacred or meaningful books for guidance.
Biofeedback
A technique that helps individuals become aware of and regulate physical processes such as heart rate or tension.
Black Magic
Black magic refers to practices intended to manipulate, control, or harm others through ritual or energy work.
C
Candle Reading
Candle reading interprets flame movement, smoke, and melted wax patterns for intuitive insight.
Cartomancy
Cartomancy uses non-tarot cards, such as playing or oracle cards, for divination.
Channel
A channel is a person who receives messages from spiritual or non-physical entities.
Charm
A charm is an object believed to carry protective or lucky energy.
Clairvoyant
A clairvoyant receives intuitive information visually, often through images or visions.
Clairaudient
Clairaudience is the ability to hear spiritual messages beyond normal hearing.
Clairsentient
Clairsentients receive intuitive information through physical or emotional sensations.
Clairscentience
The psychic ability to perceive spiritual messages through scent.
Crystal Ball
A crystal ball is used in scrying to receive symbolic images or visions.
D
Déjà Vu
The sensation that a current experience has happened before, sometimes associated with intuition or memory.
Dream Interpretation
Dream interpretation analyzes symbols and themes in dreams for emotional or spiritual insight.
E
Empath
An empath deeply senses and absorbs the emotions and energy of others.
ESP (Extrasensory Perception)
ESP includes psychic abilities such as telepathy, clairvoyance, and precognition.
Energy Blockage
An energy blockage is a disruption in emotional or spiritual flow that may affect well-being.
F
Feng Shui
An ancient Chinese practice focused on arranging environments to support balanced energy flow.
G
Guardian Angel
A guardian angel is believed to offer protection and guidance throughout life.
Guide (Spirit Guide)
A spirit guide is a non-physical being believed to assist with spiritual growth and decision-making.
I
Intuition
Intuition is inner knowing without logical reasoning, often experienced as a gut feeling.
K
Karma
Karma is the spiritual principle that actions influence future experiences.
L
Lucid Dreaming
Lucid dreaming occurs when a person is aware they are dreaming and can influence the dream.
M
Magic
Magic involves intentional energy or ritual work to influence outcomes.
Meditation
Meditation is a practice of focused awareness used for clarity, relaxation, and spiritual connection.
Medium
A medium communicates with spirits, including deceased loved ones.
Metaphysics
Metaphysics explores reality beyond the physical, including consciousness and energy.
N
Near-Death Experience (NDE)
A near-death experience is a profound spiritual experience reported during life-threatening events.
Numerology
Numerology is the study of numbers and their symbolic spiritual meaning.
O
Oracle
An oracle provides spiritual insight through tools, symbols, or intuitive messages.
Out-of-Body Experience (OBE)
An out-of-body experience is the sensation of consciousness separating from the physical body.
P
Palmistry
Palmistry is the practice of reading hands to understand personality and life direction.
Paranormal
Paranormal refers to phenomena unexplained by conventional science.
Past Life Regression
Past life regression is a technique used to explore experiences believed to come from previous lifetimes.
Precognition
Precognition is the ability to sense or know future events before they occur.
Psychic
A psychic uses intuitive abilities to provide insight into life situations.
Psychic Medium
A psychic medium is a psychic who specifically communicates with spirits.
Psychometry
Psychometry is receiving information by touching objects.
R
Reading
A reading is a session where intuitive guidance is provided on life questions.
Reiki
Reiki is an energy-healing method using universal life force energy.
Remote Viewing
Remote viewing is perceiving distant locations or events using the mind alone.
S
Scrying
Scrying is divination through reflective surfaces like mirrors or crystal balls.
Séance
A séance is a gathering to communicate with spirits through a medium.
Sixth Sense
The sixth sense is an intuitive ability beyond the five physical senses.
Soul
The soul is the eternal, non-physical essence of a person.
T
Tarot
Tarot is a 78-card divination system used for guidance and insight.
Telepathy
Telepathy is mind-to-mind communication without words.
W
White Magic
White magic refers to spiritual practices focused on healing and positive outcomes.
Witchcraft
Witchcraft is the use of rituals and natural energies to influence change.
Y–Z
Yin Yang
Yin Yang is a symbol representing balance between opposing forces.
Yoga
Yoga is a spiritual practice combining movement, breath, and meditation.
Zen
Zen is a mindfulness-based spiritual philosophy emphasizing presence.
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