SpiritNetwork Glossary
macrobioticsmacrocosmThe way to health, happiness and peace through biological and spiritual evolution and the universal means to practice and harmonize with the Order of the Universe in daily life, including the selection, preparation, and manner of cooking and eating as well as the orientation of consciousness toward infinite spiritual realization.
magicThe order of the universe. The big picture or magnificent view of life from a cosmic perspective.
Magician1. Accomplishment of ends through the application of psychic technology. 2. The art of changing consciousness at will.
magnetic field gradientTarot #1the inquirer.
magnetismPostulated field that dowsers pick up.
magnetic healingNatural attraction between the human body and One Infinity.
MahabhararaSome persons possess sufficient human magnetism to effect cures of human ailments by supplying from their own power to supplement that of the patient. Another view indicates the extra magnetism for healing comes from a high spirit source.
MahayanaThe great epic of Hindu scriptures of which the Bhagavad Gita is only a part.
mahat"Great Vehicle", Northern Buddhism of Tibet, China, Korea, and Japan stressing the Bodhisattva ideal.
MaitreyaHoly Spirit (feminine); that spiritual power residing in matter which responds to the charge of fohat (masculine), resulting in creative energy.
Major ArcanaWorld Teacher, Head of Hierarchy – similar to the Esoteric Christian use of the Christ, Teacher of Angels and Humanity – is known also as the Bodhisattva, Imam Mahdi, and the Prince of Peace.
manasArchetypal 22 card section of the Tarot.
mandala(Sanskrit) "to think" Refers to the mind-principle of the human. That which distinguishes the human from the lower kingdomsreasoning faculty, intelligence, understanding, individual mind, powers of attention, and choice. Humanity is to evolve the mind for the planet. Kama manas refers to lower mind, the Sanskrit kama meaning "desire."
manifestation(Sanskrit) Intricate pattern of concentric circles, squares, polygons, and other geometric or artistic symbols representing the Order of the Universe used for instruction or meditation.
manifestingA revealing by spirit powers of an idea, message, scene, or demonstration of the existence of a person, thing or quality in presence of terrestrial entity or entities.
manipuraThe ability to bring into reality that which is desired.
mantra (mantram)(Sanskrit) Navel chakra.
map(Sanskrit) Formula composed of syllables (meaningful or meaningless) whose sounds produce psychic or spiritual effects; sacred sound.
map dowsingGuide to consciousness and life; e.g. primal arrangement in the I Ching, reconcilliation of opposites in mysticism.
MarsLocating water, oil, missing objects, etc, with a pendulum and map rather than actually being on the site.
masculineThe planet that symbolizes the type and amount of physical strength and stamina we have by birthright. This planet asserts the masculine side of our nature, and where we will expend physical effort. The ruler of Aries, it is considered Ray 6 in nature.
masculine signsCharacteristics that are primarily yang but may appear in either sex including aggressiveness, competitiveness, logical thinking, fairness and going out on a physical or spiritual quest.
masterAries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius.
material1. One having mastered a spiritual discipline and teaches or guides others. 2. (Theosophy) Hidden teachers who rule the spiritual evolution of Earth.
materializing mediumPhysical substance; corporal, as the "material body". Of or pertaining to the matter of reasoning rather than the form, i.e., consideration of the materials presented as facts.
material worldThe physical medium supplying ectoplasm for visual manifestation, such as manifesting the face or the form of one who is in afterlife.
materializationVisible part of the spiritual world.
Maternal Trinity1. Translation of chemical, electronic, and auric fields of a person or object. 2. Translation from one frequency vibration to another.
matriarchalCancer, Leo, Virgo.
matterCultures that are led or guided by women and are more nurturing, agrarian, egalitarian, democratic, and peaceful.
Maya1. Gravitationally trapped light. 2. Substance-like phenomena, physical manifestation. 3. Energy form with a heavier, slower vibration than mind or spirit.
Medicine Wheel1. That which does not exist and is illusory. The glamors, illusions, or delusions perceived by limited mind. 2. In Hindu tradition, the Great Cosmic force responsible for the phenomena of material existence. 3. An ancient Mesoamerican high civilization of which little is known. The term Maya means "mother."
meditation1. Plains Indians' way of life symbolizing a dynamic, spirallic understanding of the universe. 2. An ancient stone circle that has been used for thousands of years by Native people as a place for prayer, ceremony, and self-understanding.
mediumA state in which to place the body and mind, the physiological and psy- chological selfs, in preparation for the occurrence of relaxation and psi. The person is in a relaxed physical and mental state, where strain is replaced by passivity.
mental bodyIntermediary, especially a trance psychic who serves as a channel for communication between the living and the dead.
mental healingThe third of man's four bodies in the theosophical teaching. The first and second bodies are the "physical" and the astral"; the third is the "mental" and the fourth is the "causal" body.
mental mediumshipPower to heal with mental faculty. Healing power may emerge from the super-consciousness though originating from an external higher power. Understanding of function of super-consciousness seems to be incompletely advanced.
mentorThe possession of power to demonstrate ability for contacting the spirit realm through two types of controlclairvoyance and clairaudience. Mental mediumship is one of the two major categories of mediumship, the other being physical mediumship.
MercuryAn astral spirit serving as guide, counselor or teacher to an entity who is temporarily visiting the astral world in an out-of-body experience, or to a discarnate who is newly come from earth-plane life.
meridians (of physical body)The planet of communication and mental capabilities. Aspects to Mercury help us understand our mental makeup, how our minds work, and what we enjoy studying or contemplating. The ruler of the signs of Gemini and Virgo, it is considered Ray 4 in nature.
merkabahStreams of energy that flow through physical body to keep chi, or life force, distributed to all systems, organs, and cells that the vehicle of matter can relate to inhabiting spirit. If imbalanced or out of harmony, the flow is affected.
MesmerismAn etheric-like vehicle used for astal travel.
messageThe recall of techniques useful for exploring non-rational levels of mind. Rediscovery began with the work of Franz Mesmer (1734-1815), an Austrian physician, and the technique laid the foundation for hypnosis.
metaphysicsThe content of psychic communication regardless of the type or form of delivery.
microcosm1. The philosophy of systematic investigation of the nature of first principles and ultimate reality, being, and the nature of the universe. 2. The ESP usage suggests being of a nature, substance, circumstance, or composition beyond the possibilities for compounding from any physical things, particularly the physical. Being inexplicable in physical laws or principles, it is explainable only in the supernormal.
millenniumOrder of the individual. The little universe manifesting in and through the physical body of the human.
mind1. Spiritual condition of 1,000 years of peace to be brought by divine providence. 2. An age of happiness to be brought about by human effort.
mind expansion1. Discriminating faculty constantly evaluating, judging and reasoning. 2. Awareness whose basic nature is empty, neither pure nor impure. 3. Seat of the senses, which must be controlled and mastered to attain enlightenment.
mindfulnessWhen one has reached a higher state of awareness; allowing the conscious, decision-making mind to become passive and the subconscious or super- conscious mind to activate causing an awareness at another level.
mind raider1. Awareness of each moment; paying attention without preconception, judgment, or evaluation.
Minor ArcanaSensitive practicing reading the mind of those they come in contact with in their everyday activity; intentionally executed.
miracle56 Card section of the Tarot from Aces through Kings.
missing timeA divine intervention in the mind which heals thought patterns.
MithrasAmnesic fog following a purported UFO abduction.
MoonAncient Persian God of Light and Truth.
monadThis indicator of the astral nature and subconscious pattern we hold within the subtler part of our natures is revealed through our emotions. Placement of the Moon determines areas of great attachment or passion, so success here is very satisfying. The importance of the Moon in interpreting a personal horoscope is second only to the Sun. The Moon rules the sign of Cancer and is considered Ray 4 in nature.
motor transmissionAn indivisible and divine spiritual life-atom. The immortal self within each person that lives on in successive incarnations, progressing to the stature of the adept beyond which extends unlimited evolution.
MuThe mechanics in the liaison between the intellects of an astral communicator and an earth-plane sensitive; the psychophysical inter-operation, and the respective intra-operation process of sender and receiver during ESP or PK manifestation.
Muhammad (Mohammed)Lost continent in the Pacific, believed wiped out by a cataclysmn -9500.
muldharaArab peacemaker, mystic, founder of Islam 570-632.
mundane astrology(Sanskrit) First chakra (Root) at the base of the spine.
music of the spheresStudy of current and future events.
mutable signsCelestial vibrations; Pythagorean theory of correspondences between planets and the musical scale.
mystery schoolGemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces, expressive of conciliating and restless energy.
mysticA place where teachings and techniques prepare individuals for the process of inner development. No outer structure can assure inner success, but such an environment is constructed and assistance rendered in specific ways to facilitate progress in expansion of consciousness.
mysticism1. One who has experienced God directly. 2. Believer in intuitive knowledge of God, especially through contemplation.
Art and science of establishing conscious relation with the absolute.