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OBE- Out-of-body experience.

Occult- Study and science of things esoteric, secret, paranormal, and supernatural.

Occulta-  A name given to the secret ceremonies of the esoteric mystery cults which, in medieval times, became almost synonymous with magickal practices. 

Occult Revival- The time when magic, Tarot, Hermetic philosophy, astrology, and Qaballah ‘came back into fashion�? 

Odic Force-   An energy phenomenon which emanates from magnets and crystals, and is perceived by psychic sensitive people usually as blue (negitive) or yellowish-red (positive) glowing light. 

Offering-  In WIcca and modern Witchcraft, a presentation (such as pouring of a wine libation, the burning of incense, magickal herbs, or a corn dolly, and so forth) made to the Goddess, the Horned God, or any other deity as an act of religious worship or symbolic sacrifice. 

Ogham- The magickal Celtic alphabet made up of 20 letters called fews, each representing a different kind of tree.

Old Religion- This is a term often used for Wicca and witchcraft. It was used because witchcraft is believed to descend from ancient paganism. However, it is misleading when used in relation to Wicca, which is a fairly young and modern religion based on witchcraft.

Omen- An sudden occurence which is interpreted as being a sign of good or evil. Often it will be small yet significant; a vase falling over or a cup of water spilling, for example.

Oneiromancy- Divination through dreams.

Oracle- A person through which otherworldly entities can be communicated with, similar to channeling. People often see oracles to ask questions or to be given insights to their future.

Ostara- Sabbat which occurs to celebrate the onset of spring. The Christian holiday of Easter originated from Ostara, a celebration named after the goddess of Spring and rebirth, hence the egg and the rabbit as the primary symbols.