Affirmations a positive statement that is spoken repetitively throughout the day usually for the betterment of one’s self focusing on the mind and/or body. Akashic Records a phrase coined from theosophy which applies to the orderly astral collection of all thoughts, words, action of occurrences which have taken place anywhere within the world. Angel a person sent, a messenger of God. Apparition the appearance of a person or animal that is not actually present in the physical form. Some would term an apparition as a ghost. Apports an object that is usually brought into the séance area by a spirit guide of the medium. The object can range from a flower to jewelry, stones, etc. An explanation to this is that an object has dematerialized just prior to transportation (through space) and has re-materialized in the area of the séance room. Asport an object that is present in the séance area and then removed to another area by the same actions of dematerialization to re- materialization through the mediums spirit guide. Astral Body is the unseen spiritual body and is an exact replication of the physical body. The astral body is connected to the physical body only by the “silver cord” which is extended in length during the astral travels through the astral plane by the astral body. Astral Plane is one of the seven planes known to spiritualists and mystic religions throughout the world. The astral plane exists just beyond our physical plane and is known to be the place where the spirit goes after the physical death of the body. Astral Travel when the astral or spirit body moves beyond the physical body. The astral body then travels beyond the physical realm into the astral world, connected only by the invisible silver cord. This often occurs during the sleeping state allowing your physical body to rest while your astral body remains active. Automatic Writing is produced through a medium whom has gone into an unconscious state of trance and is unaware of what is being written, drawn or painted by the hand of the medium. Billets this is a form of psychometry offered by Spiritualist mediums. A billet is a small piece of paper used for spiritual message bearers in a public setting among spiritualist churches. A guest or member of the church would write a question or name in hopes to receive a spirit communication through the medium regarding the question written on the paper or possibly the name of a deceased loved one. The billet (note paper) would then be folded, collected and given to the medium unopened and the medium would then proceed with the spirit message if spirit communication is made. Cabinet this is an enclosed area that a Spiritualist medium is known to sit in or outside of the cabinet. The cabinet is made of a wooden structure however; the mediums cabinet can also be a corner section of the room and draped with dark or light curtains. The cabinet is used by what is known as a Physical Medium during séance to produce enough psychic energy (ectoplasm) for materializations to occur. Chakra this is the name used for the seven energy centers of the body. These chakra centers are associated to specific glands within the physical body which in turn are also connect to the etheric body. The seven main chakra’s are also associated with a color representing the chakra energy center; root or base chakra vibrates to the color red, sacral to orange, solar plexus to yellow, heart to green, throat to blue, brow or third eye to indigo and violet to the crown chakra. Channeling is a process used by the living who receive information from those who may or may not have lived here on the earth plain. The entity being channeled will bring forth information through the voice box of the physical being who is in a state of trance. Clairalience also known as glairgustance which is “clear smelling”. This is the ability to smell the odor or scents that a non-physical presence is creating or bringing into the physical presents of others. Clairaudience this is the ability to hear the voices or voice of spirit or the sounds from other dimensions within the spiritual universe. Clairambience is the “clear tasting” that a medium may have when connecting with a spirit entity. The entity may choose to bring through a taste that the medium may recognize or that the entity may have enjoyed during his physical life. Clairsentience is the perception that many mediums use through the abilities of sights, sounds, smells, tastes, emotions and physical sensations. Clairvoyance is the ability to “see clearly” within the mind’s eye. Crystals are believed to hold beneficial energies which can stimulate ones awareness. Crystals are said to possess certain electromagnetic energies. One can use crystals for divination, such as the clear quartz crystal sphere to bring about the visions of past, present or future events. Déjà vu is the term usually used when one feels that the event has happened before. The term is of the French phrase “already seen”. Direct Voice is the voice of spirit without the use of the physical voice box of the medium. Direct voice can be produced through the use of the trumpet, cabinet or anywhere within the room. Direct Writing is produced from spirit which can appear anywhere or on any type surface. It is also known as “independent writing.” Distant Healing also known as “absent healing” is the process of healing energy being given and directed from spirit to the one in need in the physical world. Divination is the act of receiving divine knowledge and insight from divine spirit. Ectoplasm is a white substance released from the orifice’s of the body which would include the ears, nose, eyes, mouth, etc. It can develop into a form or structure to produce physical phenomena. Electronic Voice Phenomena a device such as a tape recorder or digital recorder used to record spirit voices or spirit noise. The EVP is used for documentation of spirit contact. Empath is one who has the ability to psychically tune into other people and may also express precognition. A certain feeling of ease or unease with situations and others involved. Faith Healing to have faith/belief that a cure will be received through divine intervention. The process used in faith healing may be a laying on of hands, spiritual healing, Reiki or prayers. The methods used may be one of many. Gatekeeper is usually the main spirit guide of the medium that allows or disallows spirit entities into the séance. They will organize and call on the spirits who wish to communicate with the sitters. The gatekeeper is to also keep unwanted spirits from entering into the séance. Ghost is an apparition or vision of a spirit who has died and no longer occupies the physical body. Guardian Angel many people believe that the guardian angel has been with us since birth into the physical life. They are with us to guide, help, protect, and to lead us in the right direction for a productive life. Guided Meditation a meditation that is offered by one who speaks quietly the words that suggest a mental journey. Haunting is the appearance of a ghost or disturbances of a supernormal character attributed to a deceased person or persons. Inspirational Speaking a state of being that allows the creative influences from spirit to flow freely through one with ideas and thoughts. Intuition an inner knowing “a non thought”. Intuition is usually a spontaneous action. Karma a cosmic law of Cause and Effect. An “action” of cosmic requital for one’s good and bad deeds. Levitation is the raising into the air of physical objects without the visible means of the law of gravity. Lyceum a school of a liberal and harmonious education. Medium a spiritualist medium is one who is able to bridge the spirit world with the physical world through communication with spirit. Orb a luminous globe of light often seen through the lens of a camera. Orbs have been associated with spirit beings. Prayer a act of addressing a deity which may be spoken or sung. Precognition is to know beforehand. A knowledge that is known prior to the occurance of future events. Prediction is when one offers information predicting a future event. Premonition is a warning through the sense of feelings, visions, dreams or clear hearing. Psychic a person who is able to fortell past, present & future events. Psychometry is also known as psychoscopy which is the ability to hold an object in the hands and receive from the objects energy the history of the item being held. Reincarnation is the rebirth of the spirit or soul in successive bodies. Seance is a group of people gathered together sitting usually with a medium for spirit messages or spirit communications through physical phenomena. Trance an altered state of consciousness. There are four different levels which are beta, alpha, theta and delta. The delta level is the deepest level with no knowledge of what is happening at the delta level. Transfiguration is described as the bodily characteristices of a deceased person through the metamorphic power of the medium to facilitate the transfiguration. Trumpets are made of either cardboard or aluminum. The trumpet is cone-shaped and is made into three seperate parts. The trumpet is used in levitation and direct voice phenomena.