SpiritNetwork Glossary
EarthearthboundOur home planet is considered a non-sacred planet in process of transformation, preparing for an initiation. Located in the horoscope directly across from the Sun, we write the Earth into our charts and study its influence somewhat with the aid of esoteric astrology. It is considered to be Ray 2 in nature; however, humanity is expressing collectively on Ray 4 which helps the blending of personality and soul.
earthplaneSensitives having out-of-body experiences may go on astral flight into the higher sphere or may be confined to the earth plane. Often the earthbound flights involve visitation to places away from the point of departure. Some projection sensitives never experience a psychic trip beyond earth bounds.
Earth signsMaterial existence, state of incarnation on Earth.
Eastern OrthodoxyTaurus, Virgo, Capricorn.
EckankarThe Eastern division of the early church when it divided into two factions in CE 1054, becoming the Roman Catholic and the Eastern Orthodox Church.
ectoplasmReligion of the Light and Sound of God. "Co-worker with God", ancient science of soul travel brought out in the west by Paul Twitchel.
ectoplasm mediumshipSubtle living matter present in the body materialized by a medium.
Eddy, Mary BakerPhysical mediumship with the ability to produce ectoplasm. Ectoplasm is considered a material substance from which are created such physically-related things as psychic rods for lifting and moving physical objects and materialized forms and figures.
egoFounder of Christian Science (1824-1910).
eideticSelf; feeling of I, me, mine. The consciousness in man, as in being aware of himself. Esoteric philosophy teaches the existence of two Egos in man, the mortal or personal, and the higher, the divine or impersonal, calling the former "personality," and the latter "individuality.".
Eight-fold pathImages seen when the eyes are closed.
eighth houseBuddha's teaching of the way of the Middle Path. Right-belief, right-thought, right-speech, right-action, right-livelihood, right-endeavor, right-rememberance, right-meditation/concentration.
electional astrologySegment of a horoscope ruling inheritances, death, sex, the occult.
electrographyScience of choosing an auspicious time for an undertaking.
electromagnetic radiationKirlian photography.
Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP)Radiation of different wavelengths extending from radio waves to gamma rays and including visible light; often divided between natural (including ki or universal life energy) and artificial such as electrical or microwave.
Elemental forcesThe unexplained embedding of discarnate voices on magnetic tape. Discovered by the Swedish artist Friedrich Jürgenson in 1959.
elementalsBasic building blocks of earth, air, water, and fire used in the creation and maintenance of the physical world. These forces have specific roles. They are the forces behind the outer forms guiding evolution through interplay. Wise ones work through a hierarchy of responsibility constructed to allow growth at every level.
elestial crystalsCreatures that evolved in the Four Elements - earth (gnomes), air (sylphs), water (undines), and fire (salamanders). These forces of nature are known as Pixies, Gnomes, Fauns, Elves, Dwarfs, Trolls, Norns, Kobolds, Brownies, Nixies, Goblins, Pinkies, Banshees, Moss People, White Ladies, Spooks, Faeries, etc.
11:11 - Eleven-ElevenCrystals that are considered young in geological time. They are usually quite small.
eleventh house11:11 is said to be a pre-encoded trigger placed in our cellular memory banks prior to our descent into matter which when activated, signifies that our time of completion and ascension is near. It is believed that one knows when this particular gateway opens for them by continually seeing the numbers 11:11 in there every day lives as a continuous ocurrence. Activation of other gateways may be symbolized by other digits.
elixirsSegment of the horoscope ruling friendships, hopes, desires, social relations.
ElohimThe liquid that a crystal or gemstone has been placed in over a period of time. When the stone or crystal is removed, the liquid is said to carry the essence of it. Elixirs, also known as tinctures, are usually used for healing purposes by drinking it.
emanation(Genesis 1.26) "Gods" (plural), "God" Eloha. Manifold expression of The Source in order to create diversity of Creation.
emotional bodyThe perceptible, smoke-like extruding of the spirit body (Beta) from the physical.
emparadiseThe vehicle, or reflective nature, esoterically called "astral" (meaning "starry") wherein reside unresolved emotions and currents of force awaiting expression.
empathyTo empower spiritually.
EmperorProjection of personalities so a mutuality exists in understandings, feelings and thoughts. One who is sensitive to the feelings and thoughts of another would be an empath.
EmpressTarot #4: will.
endocrine systemTarot #3: initiative, action.
energySystem of glands that through their secretions control many vital physiological processes; physical counterparts to the chakras.
energy beam1. Life force, cosmic ether, healing medium, vitalizing force, primal juice, cosmic electricity. 2. mc2: mass times the square of the speed of light. 3. Electromagnetic fields consisting of positive, negative, and neutral charges which build and sustain the human body and all other matter. 4. Forces of nature harnessed for human use including: coal, petroleum, natural gas, nuclear fission, nuclear fusion, hydroelectric, geothermal, organic waste and refuse, wind, tides, ocean waves, ocean currents, temperature differential, solar terrestrial and extraterrestrial, gravity, electrostatic, hydrogen.
energy bodyLight or laser emitted by a UFO
energy flowAura seen in Kirlian photography.
enneagramSomething directed positively.
enlightenmentA symbol first introduced by G.I. Gurdjieff that is created by dividing a circle into 9 parts numbered 1-9 with 9 at the top. The division of 1/7 yields a periodic decimal .142857. By connecting these numbers in that order yields the first symbol. Also by connecting 9,3, and 6 gives a triangle. This symbol represents the law of three inside of the law of seven.
en rapportUniversal consciousness; traditionally compared to a mind full of light.
entitiesA condition of harmony and accord in contact between a psychic and an astral entity.
envelopDiscarnates, or spirit beings, without physical bodies that can be seen or recognized by some but are undetectable by others. They continue to live in an appropriate dimension between physical incarnations. Some visitation and contact between planes is noted; their presence may be positive or negative.
ephemerisAn encasement of a living object with a nebulous, formless quality or tenuous matter whose light, color and tone tend to give indication of the personality, vitality and being of the object surrounded.
Equal House system(Greek) 1. Table showing the daily places of a planet. 2. Almanac of such tables.
esotericAstrological system of house division whereby the ascendent serves as the cusp of the first house and the other houses are 30 degrees away.
ESP(hidden, secret, inner, concealed, mystical, occcult; Greek "eso" within) Understood or meaningful to a small group and not of significance to the average person; perhaps mysterious because of the difficulty to understand.
essential oilsCommon abbreviation for "extrasensory perception." See extrasensory perception.
ETFluid extracted from botanical sources and preserved in pure form. Some are poisonous when taken internally, and many report irritations when applied directly to the skin. Used in Aromatherapy, usually in blends diluted with basic carrier oils. For more on Essential Oils,
Click here for a SpiritNetwork article on Aromatherapy.ethersExtraterrestrial.
etheralThe cosmic energies in the Universe and beyond. Limited use with ordinary meaning simply "not of earth's atmosphere" or "beyond earth's atmosphere."
etheric bodyOf the intangible celestial spheres; the non-physical space of universe; heavenly; spiritual in nature.
etheric planeAstral or dream body (state of mind).
ethicsThe whole, or any one, layer or level of the etheric realm. The planes differ in respect to the achievement or development status required of the spirits who are advanced to them.
evangelicalThe code or philosophy we develop and adopt that protects personal integrity, that path of rightness for peace of mind and established harmony between inner and outer.
evil"To bring good news" of or according to the Gospels or the New Testment.
evolutionThe opponent of morality. Attachment of ego and loss of remembrance of own divinity. A way to experience duality.
excarnateThe progressive march toward a higher life. The natural unfolding development of latent potential within all life, guided by an inherent design. The process of liberation of spirit from the restriction of form. For humanity, the process of awakening to the plan and purpose of God, expanding in consciousness, and attaining, stage by stage, an ever more inclusive awareness.
existentialismDivested of fleshly body. In a state of etherealness.
exorciseAn attitude or philosophy concerning the fate of humanity and the individual which emphasizes free will and taking responsibility for the consequences of our acts.
exorcismTo block unenlightened forces or free a situation of the presence of unenlightened spirits.
exotericA rite or process for delivering unenlightened spirits out of a presence or situation.
expanded awareness(Greek exo, meaning "outside") The opposite of esoteric, or hidden. Popular religious teachings given openly and publicly.
extrasensory perception1. A state of consciousness in which we sense more than what is readily recognizabgle through the physical senses or is grasped by the rational mind. 2. The heightened ability to directly perceive and experience subtle truths and realities as they exist in both the subjective and objective worlds. 3. The ability to perceive from the world of causes in which we increasingly identify with divine will.
extraterrestrialApart from or in addition to normal sense perception. Awareness and ability to perceive, to acquire and to experience response to event or other external knowledge that is of supernormal or unknown extraordinary initiation.
"Alien" Originating, existing, or occurring outside the earth or its atmosphere.