Whether you’re just dipping your toes into the world of magic or you’ve been dancing under the moon for years, understanding the language of ritual can make your practice feel a little more powerful (and a lot more fun). This glossary is your guide to the herbs, crystals, and spellcraft terms you’ll find throughout Hex & Bones — a cozy corner of clarity for anyone curious about the craft. So light your candle, take a deep breath, and let’s speak the language of magic together. ✨
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Agrimonia — An herb known for breaking hexes and dissolving negative attachments.
Altar — A sacred space for spiritual work, offerings, or ritual tools.
Amethyst — A crystal for calm, intuition, and spiritual connection.
Angelica Root — A protective herb used to ward off negativity and provide spiritual strength.
Aquamarine — A soothing stone associated with peace, emotional healing, and clarity.
Aura — The energetic field surrounding the body; can be cleansed or balanced through ritual.
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Banishing — The act of removing or dispelling unwanted energies or influences.
Bath Ritual — A spiritual bath using salts, herbs, or oils to cleanse energy and set intentions.
Black Obsidian — A grounding and protective stone that absorbs and transmutes negativity.
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Chamomile — A calming herb for rest, comfort, and emotional release.
Chakra — Energy centers in the body, each linked to emotional and physical balance.
Charm — A small object infused with intention or magic, often carried or worn for good luck, protection, or attraction. Charms can be made from herbs, crystals, or symbols that hold personal meaning.
Cinnamon — A warming spice used for vitality, attraction, and protection.
Clearing — Removing stagnant or negative energy from a person, space, or object.
Crystals — Natural stones used to amplify energy and intention.
Citrine — A stone of abundance, confidence, and manifestation.
Cleansing — The process of energetically purifying tools, spaces, or the self.
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Dead Sea Salt — Mineral-rich salt used for energetic and physical detoxification.
Divination — Seeking insight or guidance through tools such as tarot, pendulums, or runes.
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Epsom Salt — A soothing mineral that eases tension and promotes relaxation.
Energy Field — The subtle energetic layer that surrounds living beings (see Aura).
Evil Eye — A protective symbol against negative energy or ill intent.
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Full Moon Ritual — A ceremony performed during the full moon to release or manifest energy.
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Grounding — The act of connecting your energy to the Earth for stability and balance.
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Hex — A form of negative energetic influence or curse.
Hibiscus — A floral herb for love, beauty, and emotional healing.
Himalayan Salt (Pink) — Used in rituals and baths for grounding and purification.
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Intention — The focus or purpose behind a ritual or spell.
Intention-Setting — The mindful act of directing your energy toward a desired outcome.
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Labrodorite — A mystical stone of intuition, transformation, and psychic protection.
Lavender — An herb of peace, serenity, and spiritual connection.
Love Spell — A ritual focused on attracting or enhancing love, compassion, or self-acceptance.
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Manifest / Manifesting — Bringing desires or goals into reality through focused energy.
Moonstone — A stone of intuition, feminine energy, and emotional balance.
Mugwort — An herb that enhances intuition and psychic awareness.
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New Moon Ritual — A ceremony for new beginnings, intention-setting, and fresh starts.
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Pendulum — A weighted crystal tool used in divination for yes/no questions or energy reading.
Pink Himalayan Salt — See Himalayan Salt (Pink).
Protection — The act or intention of shielding oneself from negativity or unwanted energy.
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Quartz (Clear) — A powerful amplifier of energy and intention; known as the “master healer.”
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Ritual — A spiritual or symbolic action performed with purpose and intention.
Ritual Salt — A sacred blend of salts used to cleanse, protect, and ground energy during spiritual work. Often infused with herbs or oils, ritual salts can be sprinkled around your altar, added to a bath, or used in spellwork to purify and create a protective boundary between you and unwanted energy.
Rose — A flower symbolizing love, compassion, and heart healing.
Rosemary — An herb for protection, clarity, and new beginnings.
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Sage — A cleansing herb used in smudging to purify and clear energy.
Salt — Used symbolically for grounding, protection, and purification.
Self-Love Ritual — A practice focused on nurturing, healing, and empowering oneself.
Smudging — The burning of herbs (like sage) to cleanse energy from a space or person.
Spell — A focused act of will or intention to manifest a specific outcome.
Spirit — The energetic essence or life force within all living things.
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Talisman — A sacred object charged with specific energy or purpose — like protection, strength, or manifestation. Unlike a charm (which can hold general good energy), a talisman is crafted with focused intention to draw in a desired outcome.
Tarot — A deck of symbolic cards used for divination and self-reflection.
Tiger’s Eye — A grounding stone of courage, strength, and protection.
Tourmaline (Black) — A strong protective stone that absorbs negativity and stabilizes energy.
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White Sage — A sacred herb traditionally used for purification and spiritual protection.
Wildflowers — Often used in blends for natural beauty, lightness, and joy.