SpiritNetwork Glossary
T-crosstable tiltingOpposition of two planets both squared by a third.
table workManner of psychic reception when subjects sit at a table which object transmits messages by designated movements, raps, or other agreed upon codes. Also called table tipping.
t'ai chiWork or therapy involving a massage table.
talismanAncient Chinese form of classical dance for health, self-defense, and spiritual development received in a dream by Taoist sage Chang San-feng based on subtle yielding, circular movement, control of ch'i, relaxation, 14th c.
talismanic magicAn inanimate object consecrated with psychic energy to serve its owner by bringing changes in his or her environment or lifestyle.
talismaningUsing inert objects as storage batteries that have been consecrated and energized with psychic energy.
TalmudUsing a talisman for psychic purposes; to place the energized object near the area or person it was energized to serve.
tantraThe collection of Jewish law and tradition containing fundamental principles; a text and commentary in book form.
Tao Te ChingMeditative sexual union, female active, male passive, in Hindu tantra; male active, female passive, in Buddhist tantra. Tantra is a spiritual science divided into four divisionsKriya, ritual; Carya, conduct; Yoga, meditation; Anuttara, wisdom.
Taoism(Chinese) "Classic of the Way of Life", 81 stanza poem on the infinite universe and its order on the path to human happiness by Lao Tzu.
TaraPhilosophy or religion associated with the teachings of Lao Tzu.
TarotAn Eastern term popular to Budhism, meaning "fountain" and referring to a female Master.
tasseographyDeck of 78 cards with archetypal symbols, 15th century.
TaurusTea-leaf reading.
teacher"Bull", second sign of the zodiac (approx. April 20 to May 20); of the earthy element; ruler Venusenduring, affectionate energy. Recognized strengthshard-working, stable, persistent, responsible, determined, patient, reliable, slow to anger; cherishes nature and loves to create beauty. Potential weaknesses, stubborn (as a bull), materialistic, sexual nature may dominate, slow, selfish.
telegnosis1. A discarnate who relates to an entity for the purpose of introduction, instruction, guidance or serving in capacity of mentor.
telekinesisForm of telepathy in which a voice is heard.
telepathyMovement of objects without a material cause.
teleplasmExtrasensory awareness of the thoughts or actions of others.
teleportationSame as ectoplasm.
teleradiesthesiaInstantaneous transmission of matter from one point to another.
telergicTo use a pendulum to answer questions regarding an object not present.
telesthesiaHealing using a pendulum.
temple1. Sensibility of events at a distance. 2. Extrasensory data perceived as heightened feeling.
temporalA dwelling place for the holy. A place within ourselves, such as a dedicated heart, or in the outer world that has been purified and dedicated to spiritual purposes.
TemperanceOf this life and time-order as contrasted to "spiritual", "ethereal", "astral".
TendaiTarot #14 moderation.
TenrikyoJapanese Buddhist sect brought from China by Saicho, with center on Mt. Hiei, emphasizing the Lotus Sutra, 805-.
tenth houseJapanese sect (metaphysical) stressing faith healing, unity of life, and teaching founded by Miki Nakayama, 1838-.
TetragrammatonSegment of the horoscope dealing with life's work, honor, fame, government.
thanatology(Greek) 4 letters, YHWH; Hebrew Name of God.
thaumaturgy(Greek) Science of death, dying and assisting the bereaved.
theologyThe power for miraculous performance, especially healing, with ecstatic surge of feeling.
theophanhyRational inquiry and study regarding the nature of God, humanity's role in the God-hood, and the ultimate in religious truth.
theopysicsDivine manifestation.
TheosophyTheistic approach to medicine emphasizing love or hope to heal.
therapeutic touchSpiritual movement founded by Madam Blavatsky and Colonel Olcott, noted for syncretism, world cycles, cosmic initiation, secret masters, evolution to other planets, 1875.
therapyTo transfer healing energy from one's hands to the patient to promote normal healing more quickly.
TheravadaA systematic approach, method, or process designed to heal, restore, health, promote general well-being.
thermodynamics"Vehicle of the Elders", Buddhism of Ceylon, Thailand, Burma, Laos.
theta waveBranch of physics dealing with time and energy and which connects living processes to the fundamental laws of nature.
Third EyeBrain wave associated with meditation, memory and learning enhancement, vivid imagery.
third houseOrgan of intuition, located between the eyebrows; sixth chakra. The etheric correspondence of the pineal gland which sees, creates, communicates, heals, destroys obstacles, unveils mysteries, and controls and directs energies.
thoughtformSegment of the horoscope ruling siblings, short trips, studies, correspondence.
thoughtography1. Perfected shape floating in the air roughly spherical. 2. Mental creation that can have causal effects. 3. Etheric picture, pattern, or form created on the mental plane by the active mind that dissolves easily unless energized by the emotional nature.
thought vibrationsAbility to project thoughts onto photographic film.
threeTelepathic or other impressions transported on a radiation of energy set up by act of thinking.
threshold1. Known as the perfect number; blends one and two making the trinity; used frequently in magic; considered a lucky number. 2. In numerology one whose life cycle number is 3 is affectionate, talented, popular, creative, self-expresive, and desirous of entertainment and beauty, but not orderly or reliable; planetary link is Jupiter.
throat chakraThe point of sensitivity at which a person supports psychic entry.
ThunderbirdThe fifth chakra is located in the throat. It is the center for creativity and self-expression. It influences the thyroid gland which affects the balance of the entire nervous system, metabolism, muscular control, and body heat production. This center is called the gateway to liberation because it leads beyond the physical/emotional planes and into the astral spaces. The symbolic form of this chakra is a chalice and its color is sky blue.
thunder people(Wakihyan-Tanka) Protector of the Sacred Pipe who cleanses and purifies the world and waters; symbol is the zigzagged red line forked at each end.
Tibetan Book of the Dead(Native American Navaho) Etheric world intelligences of a high order that communicate with the holy ones of the tribe.
Tibetan BuddhismA document of Buddhism, giving instructions for going through an initiation when one is dying; describes how to live when in the etheric world; written to help one reach Nirvana.
time lagForm of Mahayana Buddhism known as Vajrayana that took root in Tibet, emphasizing rich metaphysical imagery, colorful ritual, and development of special powers.
time loss1. (Biofeedback) Lapse of time in the brain cells as they do their work as opposed to working simultaneously. 2. A small lapse in time before the reaction of a dowser tool when picking up radiations from an earth object.
time travel(ufology) Block in the conscious mind of each member of a UFO encounter that shuts out any recollection of what transpired during that time span of the encounter.
tincture1. To use the astral body to travel forward or back in time for a short time, leaving the physical body on the bed. 2. To allow the mind to expand and travel forward or backward in time and view scenes.
TM (Transcendental Meditation)1. Philosopher's stone or its action upon base metals. 2. Solution of organic material in alcohol.
tokenSpiritual movement founded by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi stressing mantra, 1959.
toningAn animal, herb stone, scent, or an engraved character used as a symbol to invoke the god in charge of one's particular problem.
topcentricUse of the voice for healing, creativity and vitality.
TorahAstrological house system permitting house cusps for polar regions.
total recall(Hebrew) "Teaching", Jewish law, especially the Pentateuch.
totemTo remember what one experienced in an altered state of consciousness.
touches(Objibway) "Relative clan", heraldic post, often associated with an emblem or mask of an animal or plant.
TowerSensations of coming in contact with what seems to be a living presence when sitting for physical phenomena in darkroom sessions, e.g. a kiss on the cheek, a touch on the ear or a clammy, wet coldness or cobweb-like feeling over the face.
tranceTarot #16ruin, deception.
trance communicationMediumistic state of psychological dissociation in which the spirit entity takes over the person's voice or body to speak to human audiences.
trance mediumTransmission of impressions by ESP between etheric entities and a medium in state of trance. Communication may be in any of several types.
Transactional Analysis (TA)A psychically sensitive person who can dispossess his body to allow its use by a controlling spirit for psychic manifestation.
transcendentalTherapy based on group interaction developed by Eric Berne and Thomas Harris.
TranscendentalismSurpassing the senses; mystical.
transfigurationLiterary and philosophical movement of Emerson, Alcotts, Lane, Fuller, Thoreau, stressing nature, Eastern thought, 1830s-50s.
transitEmergence from a spirit form into whole or partial, visible and recognizable form by enshrouding the ectoplasm produced by a physical medium.
transitionTravels of a planet leading to aspects with other heavenly bodies.
translateDeath process; to move from one state of consciousness to another.
transmigration of soulsAccurate rendering of psychic reception by a receiving sensitive.
transpersonal psychology (TP)(Hinduism) The soul-mind leaves the physical body upon death and enters another body according to past behavior and spiritual needs; new body can be human, animal, plant, reptile or anything alive.
tredecileMovement stressing full sensory, psychic and spiritual development.
Tree of LifePlanets 108 degrees apart; a minor favorable aspect.
trumpet1. Kabbalistic arrangement of the ten sephiroth. 2. Particular type of Tarot reading. 3. A mythological symbol prevalent in many indigenuous world religions.
TruthAn elongated horn larger at one end; aluminum or other light weight material. During seances in darkness with a physical medium, the trumpet may move about or be used to concentrate direct voice manifestation.
tune inOnly that which you know and experience consciously within yourself.
twelfth houseTo get in touch with one's deepest self or with others, to focus.
twelveLast segment of the horoscope dealing with hidden things, karma, solitude.
28-day cycleNumber signifying wholeness and completion.
23-day cycleCycle of emotional ups and downs in biorhythm.
twin soulsCycle of physical ups and downs in biorhythm.
twoTwo soul-minds who experience a psychic affinity; when they incarnate together over many lifetimes, there is a union of closeness, whether it is on the etheric or earth plane. They are drawn together and react compatibly to each other; this does not imply they will always join together for eternity or that there is only one twin-soul for each individual.
Considered weak, a subordinate number; numerology life cycle personality traitssociable, affectionate, diplomatic, give-and-take qualities, gentleness, perceptiveness and helpfulness and tends to be a homemaker; planetary link is the moon; a constant number and yet ever changing.