SpiritNetwork Glossary
race karmarace of menThe past, present, and future activity, concepts, goals, economy, government, inventions, progress, etc., for each race, made by the mental and emotional equivalent of the past and present karma of the people born into it.
radiation(esoteric) (term "Men" derives from manas, Sanskrit meaning "to think") The term refers to the kingdom of humanity.
radiesthesiaPower existing in various wave rates and lengths. Believed to be the carrier of spirit communication with sensitives. This force is immune to material insulation and passes through solid substances. It is not explained by physical laws and is generally accepted as being of the supernormal.
radionicsSensitivity and ability to detect biological radiations and resonances; clairvoyant healing. Also known as "dielectric, "Animal magnetism".
radixInstrumental form of radiethesia; interaction of mind and matter.
Raja YogaNatal birth chart.
rapping(Sanskrit) "King of Yogas", spiritual science developed by Patanjali emphasizing regulation and control of the mind.
RatResponses of spirit entities by taps or knocks on furniture and walls when responding to spoken questions or thoughts of a medium.
rational mindChinese constellation of Aquarius, bringer of water.
Raudive voicesThe intelligence in mankind making decisions and logically thinking things out.
RayDiscarnate voices on magnetic tape. Also see Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP).
reader(Theosophy) One of seven streams or chanels of force, or emanations, from the Logos; the seven qualities of God expressing individualized attributres of divine nature. Each bequeaths its quality, color, and sound as it impacts consciousness. The seven Rays are divided into three major Rays of aspect and four minor Rays of attribute. The Rulers, or Chohans, of the Rays are also known as Seven Spirits, or Elder Brothers before the Throne, or (in Eastern thought) Seven Great Rishis. They are:I-will, power (red); II-love, wisdom (blue); III-intelligence (yellow); IV-art, harmony, beauty (green); V-scientific understanding (orange); VI-devotion (indigo or rose); VII-ceremonial order (purple).
readingOne who possesses enough sensitivity to be able to read, i.e., intercept and transmit a psychic message.
readoutA psi presentation by a medium who serves as percipient in responding to questions and transmits message from discarnate sources. The term is frequently used with same meaning as "sitting", though the inference in a reading is that message is directed to specific individuals or situations.
realistic dreamThe biofeedback chart or paper that records the marks from a pen that is moved by the electrical energy emanating from the subject.
RealityA dream, when asleep or awake, of a scene in an uncolored, matter-of-fact-viewing, as of a photograph. Later, when in waking state, a re-experiencing of the dream is a literal reenactment of the dream.
rebirthingThat which lies behind sense-impression or appearance.
recallProcess of releasing repressed attitudes and emotions gained by deep breathing techniques and a reenactment of the birth process.
receiveRemembering past events while remaining in the present state of mind.
recognitionTo attract vibrations or energy from physical or etheric entities.
recurring dreamsWhen the receiving sensitive indicates a psychic message is intended for a specific person, that target individual should give audible response of acknowledgment.
redDreams that occur periodically without changing in content.
re-entryA primary color; first color the new baby sees; represents energy, aggressiveness, vitality. Color attributed to the root chakra.
reflexologyReturn to ordinary consciousness after a supernormal experience.
regressionA healing system based on the manipulation of reflex points on the feet or toes.
regression therapy1. Backward chronological movement of behavior patterns from mature to less mature. 2. Reexperiencing past events including emotions, behavior, and general state of mind.
Reiki therapyPast life or age regression research and therapy.
reincarnation(Japanese for "universal life energy") Rei describes the universal part of the energy – the spirit, or soul, which is continually creating – and ki is actually a part of that rei force, indicating the energy which flows through all living things. The energy flows through the hands of a trained practitioner when they are placed upon oneself, another person, an animal, plant, or anything.
release type dreamsThe process of the eternal/divine soul being born anew in a physical body after being on astral plane.
religionSymbolic visionary scenes during REM sleep releasing physical and emotional tensions and inner anxiety while the sleeper is having the dream.
REM (rapid eye movement)1. Way or ways that people orient themselves in the world with reference to both ordinary and extraordinary powers, meanings and values. 2. (Jung) Institution whose function is to protect us from an experience of God.
remote dowsingEye movement in correlation with dreaming sleep, occurring at 90 minute intervals for 2-60 minutes.
remote viewingTo hold a pendulum over a map until it swings in a manner to indicate the area where the object is located.
reportorizationClairvoyant perception of a distant location.
reproductive trinityMatching symptoms with remedies that produce and relieve affliction in homeopathy.
responsibilityLibra, Scorpio, Sagittarius.
restWe are charged to create a response to the experience of life – appropriate to our level of understanding and spirituality. We are empowered for the purpose of creating an appropriate response to the experience of life and the lessons it brings. Correlates to the energy and influence of the number 8.
resonanceThe receptive principle; yin energy; complement to motion.
retrocognitionCondition of attractivity, affinity and empathy creating an atmosphere of affirmation for two conditions to be brought together. For example a discarnate might reincarnate when the resonance of a current earth situation has close similarity to his particular needs.
retrogradeThat which becomes known of event or circumstance of past happenings, to one who has had no possible access to the knowledge through any normal processes or the five senses.
re-visionApparent backward motion of a heavenly body.
revolutionRecreating or reflecting on one's own past or experience.
rhapsodomancyAnnual path of a planet.
rhythm, (Hermetic principle of)Divination by opening a book of poetry at random.
Rider-Waite"Everything flows out and in; everything has its tides; all things rise and fall; the pendulum-swing manifests in everything; the measure of the swing to the right is the measure of the swing to the left; rhytjhm compensates." The Kybalion.
Rig VedaTarot deck designed by Pamela Colman Smith under Arthur Waite's direction.
Right-actionChief Vedic hymn.
right ascensionActivity or behavior that is balanced and consciously directed toward the good of all.
right brainedMeasurement along the equator in astrology.
Right ViewCreative, intuitive, mystical.
ringFirst step on the Eightfold Buddhist Path; understanding that the real values are within nature, family, mind, and into liberation, not in saving time or making money.
ring-pass-notCircular pattern visible on the surface of the ground left by UFO's.
. rishiThe "barrier" between each plane of existence preventing ascent.
rising signA Buddhist term for a wise or holy one, a saint or sage
ritualAscendant; sign on the eastern horizon at time of birth signifying the personality as viewed by others.
ritual magicCeremony to restore balance with nature and the world and bring back lost harmony and sacredness.
rock peopleProcesses and ceremonies used repeatedly to execute psychism, known only to the magician.
RolfingNative American name for stones and crystals; mineral beings with consciousness.
roll backA stringent muscular realignment therapy used mainly for back and neck problems developed by Ida Rolf.
roll in"To open the door and welcome the robber", basic T'ai Chi posture yielding to the opponent and letting him or her come forward and going with that individual's incoming energy.
roll outWay of reentering the body after an astral projection.
root chakraTurning over and over to leave the body in an astral projection.
root raceLowest energy center, male sexuality center.
Rosicrucian(esoteric) The seven stages of humanity – a series of group minds – develop during the cycle of planetary existence.
rulershipMember of a medieval European secret society professing esoteric knowledge, founded by Christian Rosenkreuz, 15th century.
runPlanetary influence.
runeA repetition or series of identical or near-identical events with no possible explanation other than supernormal causes.
1. Letter in the old Scandinavian script. 2. Divinatory system utilizing rune stones inscribed with a letter from the Viking alphabet.