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Iconoclasm- first, icon is like a statue of a Goddess; 'OCLASM' is the act of breaking icons, or religious images. It can also refer to the act of attacking the beliefs of another; such as those we call Thumpers.

Idol-   An image or inanimate object representing a god or goddess

Imbolc- The February 2 festival. A Gaelic word, pronounced *immOL'g* and meaning *in the belly*-the first stirrings of Spring in the womb of Mother Earth.

Imprecation- (imp.ree.kay.shun) -  A curse; an act of invoking a curse upon someone or something, or the recitation of any prayer with an evil intent.

Incantation; Incant- The spoken part of a spell.

Incense- (in.sen.s) -  a perfumed fumigation that results from the burning of verious gum resins, flowers, barks, roots, dried seeds or herbs.  Burning insence has been a part of magickal and religious rites for thousands of years.

Incense, combustible- selfburning incense containing potassium nitrate, usually in cone, block or stick form. NOTE: incense is an Air Element symbol.

Incense, noncombustible- incense without potassium nitrate, requiring heat to release the scent.

Incubus- an oversexed male demon or spirit.

 

Infusion- a liquid produced by soaking herbs in very hot water (not boiling!). A tea, brew, or potion.

Initiate- A person who has undergone the rite of entry into a coven, circle, or other organization.

Initiation- Admission ceremony for an intiate to gain entry into a coven or circle. Generally in the form of a ritual with an oath of secrecy.

Invocation- The bringing of a divine power from the exterior into a ritual or magickal working through chant or prayer. An invocation is generally an acknowledgement of the deity and a request that they be present for the working.

Invoking- Summoning a non0material entity of a higher nature than human (cf. Evoking).

Inward Silence- The silencing of the emotions and thoughts that disturb the effectiveness of a ritual.