Spiritual Terms that Start with A
This page lists spiritual and witchcraft terms that begin with the letter A, including common magic and religious concepts used across traditions. The letter A introduces many concepts in magic, witchcraft, and spiritual philosophy. From inner states like awareness and abundance to sacred ideas such as alchemy, astrology, and awakening, these terms often describe the first steps on a spiritual path.
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Abbot
The spiritual leader of a monastery or religious community.Abide (Christian)
To remain in close relationship with Christ and live according to His teachings.
Abracadabra
A sacred word historically used as a spoken charm for protection or healing.
Absolute
The ultimate, unchanging reality or truth underlying all existence.
Abundance
A spiritual sense of having enough, rooted in gratitude, trust, and inner richness.
Acceptance
Allowing experiences and emotions to exist without resistance or denial.
Accepting Christ (Christian)
The conscious act of inviting Jesus into one’s life as Savior.
Accountability (Christian)
Being responsible to God and others for spiritual growth and moral conduct.
Acolyte
A person who assists or studies under a religious or spiritual leader.
Activation
The awakening or stimulation of latent spiritual abilities, awareness, or energy.
Adept
A person recognized as highly skilled or experienced in spiritual, magical, or esoteric practices.
Adi Buddha
In some Buddhist traditions, the primordial Buddha representing ultimate, timeless awareness.
Affirmation
A consciously chosen statement used to reinforce intention, belief, or inner transformation.
Afterlife
The belief that some form of awareness, soul, or existence continues after the physical body dies.
Age of Aquarius
An astrological era associated with awakening, innovation, and collective consciousness.
Agni
The sacred fire principle representing transformation, vitality, and divine energy.
Agnosticism
The view that ultimate truth or the existence of deities is unknown or unknowable.
Ahimsa
The spiritual principle of nonviolence in thought, word, and action.
Aikido
A spiritual martial art emphasizing harmony, non-resistance, and blending with opposing energy.
Aisling
An Irish visionary dream or poetic experience carrying symbolic or prophetic meaning.
Ajna / Third-Eye Chakra
The energy center of intuition, perception, and inner wisdom.
Aka
A Polynesian concept referring to spiritual essence or subtle energy connections.
Akasha
A subtle spiritual essence that can store cosmic memory and universal knowledge.
Akashic Records
A mystical record that contains all knowledge, experiences, and events across time.
Alchemy
A spiritual tradition using symbols of transformation to describe inner growth, healing, and self-realization.
Alexandrian Witchcraft
A ceremonial Wiccan tradition emphasizing ritual magic and formal training.
Alfheim (Norse Mythology)
Realm of the Light Elves, beings of beauty and spiritual energy.
Altar
A sacred surface designated for ritual, spellwork, meditation, and honoring deities or spirits. Items on or around the altar are arranged intentionally with the directions or with elemental symbolism.
Altar Cloth
A cloth covering placed over the altar to protect the surface and set the ritual ambiance. Colors, patterns, or symbols are often chosen according to intent or season.
Alignment
Living in harmony with one’s values, purpose, and spiritual truth.
Alpha
The beginning or originating principle of existence or consciousness.
Altered State of Consciousness
A shift in awareness beyond ordinary waking perception, often induced by meditation, trance, or ritual.
Altruism
Selfless concern for others, viewed as an expression of spiritual maturity.
Amen
A sacred affirmation meaning “so be it,” used to conclude prayers or blessings.
Amenti
An ancient Egyptian realm of the afterlife associated with judgment and rebirth.
Amulet
A Protective object meant to ward off harm or negativity.
Anahata / Heart Chakra
The energy center of love, compassion, and emotional balance.
Ancestor
A deceased family or lineage member who can influence, guide, or watch over the living spiritually.
Ancestor Worship
Honoring ancestors through rituals, offerings, or remembrance to maintain spiritual connection.
Angels
Benevolent spiritual beings often seen as messengers, guides, or protectors from higher realms.
Angel Numbers
Repeated number patterns that carry spiritual guidance or messages.
Anger
An emotion seen spiritually as energy needing awareness, balance, or transformation, were the person expresses themselves through derogatory or violent means.
Anima
The inner feminine aspect of the psyche in Jungian spiritual psychology.
Animism
The belief that animals, plants, objects, and natural forces all possess spiritual essence or awareness.
Animus
The inner masculine aspect of the psyche in Jungian spiritual psychology.
Ankh
An ancient Egyptian symbol representing life, vitality, and eternal existence.
Anoint
To ritually apply oil or substance to bless, dedicate, or empower.
Anointing
The ritual act of applying oil or substance for blessing, protection, or spiritual purpose.
Anointing Oils
Used to dress candles, objects, or the self; each oil carries an energetic correspondence.
Anthropomorphism
Attributing human characteristics to divine beings or spiritual forces.
Antichrist (Christian)
A figure opposing Christ and His teachings, often linked to end-time prophecy.
Apology
A sincere acknowledgment of harm that supports healing and restored spiritual harmony.
Apparition
A visible manifestation who is a spirit, ghost, or nonphysical being.
Apport / Apportation
The reported appearance or movement of objects through nonphysical means.
Arcana
Hidden or sacred knowledge, often referring to Tarot divisions.
Archangel
A high-ranking angel who serves as a divine messenger or protector.
Arche
A philosophical principle referring to the original source or fundamental essence of existence.
Archetype
A universal symbolic pattern representing fundamental human experiences or spiritual principles.
Arjuna
A warrior prince in the Bhagavad Gita symbolizing moral struggle and spiritual duty.
Armageddon
A symbolic or prophetic final conflict representing spiritual judgment or transformation.
Aromatherapy
The spiritual and therapeutic use of scents to influence mood, energy, or awareness.
As Above, So Below
A Hermetic principle expressing the connection between spiritual and physical realms.
Asana
A yogic posture practiced to support physical balance, awareness, energy flow, and meditative stability.
Asatru
A modern revival of Norse paganism honoring Germanic gods and traditions.
Ascended Masters
Enlightened beings who have transcended physical existence and guide humanity.
Ascension
A process of spiritual growth believed to raise consciousness toward higher awareness or understanding.
Ascension Symptoms
Physical or emotional sensations that accompany spiritual awakening or growth.
Asceticism
A spiritual practice involving simplicity or self-denial to grow discipline and inner clarity.
Asgard (Norse Mythology)
Realm of the Aesir gods, including Odin and Thor; a divine and heavenly plane.
Astral
Referring to a non-physical level of existence associated with dreams, visions, or spiritual travel.
Astral Body
The subtle non-physical body associated with dreams, emotions, and out-of-body experiences.
Astral Catalepsy
A temporary paralysis sometimes experienced during astral projection or lucid dreaming.
Astral Cord
An energetic connection that is a link between the astral body and the physical body.
Astral Plane
A spiritual dimension associated with dreams, visions, and non-physical travel.
Astral Projection
The experience of consciousness traveling outside the physical body.
Astral Travel
The intentional movement of consciousness outside the physical body to explore other realms or dimension.
Astral World
A nonphysical realm associated with dreams, spirits, and subtle consciousness.
Astrology
The belief that celestial bodies influence personality, events, and spiritual patterns.
Astronomy
The scientific study of stars, planets, and the physical universe.
Atman
The eternal inner self or soul in Hindu philosophy.
Attachments
Emotional clinging that can limit freedom and create spiritual suffering.
Athame
A ritual dagger with a black handle, used to direct energy, cast circles, or cut spiritual (never physical) boundaries.
Atheism
The belief that deities do not exist or are unnecessary to explain existence.
Atlantis
A legendary advanced civilization often associated with lost spiritual knowledge.
Atonement
Spiritual reconciliation through acknowledgment, correction, or inner alignment.
Atonement (Christian)
The reconciliation of humanity with God through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
Attachment
Emotional or mental clinging that can create suffering or limitation.
Attribute
A quality or characteristic ascribed to a spiritual being, principle, or state.
Attunement
The process of energetically aligning with a frequency, person, or spiritual system.
Authentic
Living in alignment with one’s true inner values and spiritual nature.
Automatic Writing
Writing produced without conscious control, that is guided by subconscious or spiritual sources.
Avatar
A divine incarnation or spiritual teacher manifesting in physical form.
Avidya
Ignorance of true reality, considered the root of spiritual suffering.
Awakening
The process of becoming aware of deeper truth beyond ego and conditioning.
Awareness
Conscious attention to inner and outer experience without judgment.
Axiom
A self-evident spiritual truth accepted as foundational.
Axiomatic Reasoning
Logical thinking based on fundamental spiritual principles assumed to be universally true.
Axis Mundi
A symbolic center connecting heaven, earth, and the underworld.
Ayahuasca
A ceremonial plant medicine traditionally used for spiritual insight and healing.
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All content on this Website is provided for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice. Content is intended for personal enrichment, spiritual exploration, and self-guided learning. Any use of information, practices, rituals, tools, or materials is voluntary and undertaken at your own discretion and risk. You are responsible for your own safety, decisions, and outcomes. Never engage in practices that feel unsafe, uncomfortable, or misaligned with your beliefs, and consult licensed professionals when appropriate.