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Facilitator - An Officiant that prepares and/or directs any Celebration and/or Event of a Earth-Centered Spirituality Tradition's Calendar, or component part thereof.

Faerie - The origins of this tradition come primarily from the myths and legends of the Tuatha De Danann, the deities who are now known as "Faery Folk". This tradition focuses heavily on the environment. Among the distinguishing features of the Faery tradition is the use of a Faery Power that characterizes the lineage. It is an ecstatic, rather than a fertility, tradition. Strong emphasis is placed on sensual experience and awareness, including sexual mysticism, which is not limited to heterosexual expression. In this, as in the general spirit of spiritual exploration, there is more risk-taking encouraged than in other Wiccan traditions that may have specific laws limiting behavior, and there is a certain amorality historically associated with the Tradition. We see ourselves, when enchanted, as "fey"--not black, not white, outside social definitions, on the road to Faeryland, either mad or poetical. We are aware that much of reality is unseen, or at least has uncertain boundaries. As in all the Craft, there is a deep respect for the wisdom of Nature, a love of beauty, and an appreciation of bardic and mantic creativity. The Gods are not just constructs or psychological forces from the collective unconscious. The Gods are real, with a system of morality different from our own, and we have a responsibility to them. The Faery Tradition, in common with initiatory lineages of the Craft which practice possession, is a mystery tradition of power, mystery, danger, ecstasy, and direct communication with divinity. This is in contrast to traditions that practice psychodrama or psychotherapy through ritual. The negative side of this style of working is that we have a lot of initiates who did not return unscathed from between the worlds. The tradition is not for everybody, and it is not amenable to mass attendance, like many Pagan paths. There is a specific corpus of chants and liturgical material, much of it stemming from Victor Anderson and Gwydion Pendderwen, which provides a frame for many Circle-workings, and poetic creativity is highly valued. The magical practices of the Faery (or Feri, as Victor spells it) Tradition are heavily invocatory, to encourage possession, which relies mainly on psychic talent or sensitivity to occur. Rites are stylistically diverse, and may draw from many sources. There is an initiatory lineage, traceable to Victor or Cora Anderson or Gwydion Pendderwen. Victor tells of antecedents of the present tradition in the coven in which he was involved in the l920's and 30's in Oregon. Hallmarks of the tradition are possession of secret names, energy-working using pentacles and visualization of blue fire, a body of poetic and liturgical material, deities and archetypes specific to the Tradition, the doctrine of the Three Selves, a cingulum of a specific color, a "tribal" or "clan" feel to the coven, the use of the horned (sometimes called "inverted") pentagram, and the honoring of a warrior ethic. For example, we are urged not to coddle weakness, support others in insincerities or self-deceptions, or to submit one's own Life force to anyone or anything, which leads to a fierce openness called the "Black Heart of Innocence."

Faerie Faith - When used in reference to a MetaPhysical Orientation as to Tradition, Culture or Preferred Flavour, is primarily defined, usually selfdefined by its members and/or adherents holding as a primary or critical parameter of their Spiritual Paradigm. FAERY FAITH: A pagan religion based on animism, the belief that everything in this and the Otherworlds is alive and the faery folklore.

Faerie Wicca - When used in reference to a MetaPhysical Orientation as to Tradition, Culture or Preferred Flavour, is primarily defined, usually selfdefined by its members and/or adherents holding as a primary or critical parameter of their Spiritual Paradigm. FAERY WICCA: A Wiccan Tradition incorporating the deities of the Welsh or Irish Faery Folk and drawing some theology from the Faery Faith.

Faerie Witchcraft - When used in reference to a MetaPhysical Orientation as to Tradition, Culture or Preferred Flavour, is primarily defined, usually selfdefined by its members and/or adherents holding as a primary or critical parameter of their Spiritual Paradigm.

Faith -

Family - The Family is the next societal unit in complexity from the individual, including both simple couples and more complex arrangements some including children.

Family Traditional Witchcraft - When used in reference to a MetaPhysical Orientation as to Tradition, Culture or Preferred Flavour, is primarily defined, usually selfdefined by its members and/or adherents which holds Spiritual teachings originating in a Witch Tradition passed down within the family in an unbroken line and hence by hereditary descent, as a primary or critical parameter of their Spiritual Paradigm. Many Family Tradition Witches do not consider their traditions Wiccan; some use the term Wicca to describe their family traditions because the beliefs and practices fit more or less closely with Gardnerian or Alexandrian Wicca. Also known as Hereditary Witchcraft.

Fan - When the term Fan [in Aleister Crowley's 777 Tables of Correspondences, key number 11] is used in reference to a Magickal Implement, Sacred Object, Ceremonial Tool and/or Focus it generally refers to an implement for manual individual cooling, normally with an open shape of a segment of a circle, consisting of materials such as feathers, silk and/or paper mounted on thin slats joined by a pivot point so that it may be closed when not in use (this feature also makes it quite versatile for enhancement of gesture), specifically made for general or particular Magickal Working, and/or consecrated to the same.

Fellowship of Isis - When used in reference to a MetaPhysical Orientation as to Tradition, Culture or Preferred Flavour, is primarily defined, usually selfdefined by its members and/or adherents as such, and holding as a primary or critical parameter of their Spiritual Paradigm. The Fellowship of Isis (FOI) was founded at Clonegal Castle at the Vernal Equinox of 1976. The founders were the Honorable Lady Olivia Robertson, and the late Lawrence and Pamela Durdin-Robertson. The Manifesto of the Fellowship sets out the essential aims. The Fellowship is multi-religious, multi-racial, and multi-cultural. It is organized on a democratic basis and all members have equal privileges within it, whether as a single member or part of an Iseum or Lyceum. Membership is free.
The Fellowship of Isis is dedicated to honoring the religion of all Goddesses and pantheons throughout the planet. The Gods are also venerated. The Goddess is seen as Deity, the Divine Mother of all beings, as well as the embodiment of Truth and Beauty. From over 93 countries worldwide, over 20,000 followers of various esoteric traditions have become members. Members often blend their own traditions and beliefs with those offered by the Fellowship. However expressed, all members acknowledge the divine attributes of the Goddess: Love, Beauty and Truth. Olivia Robertson - © Ashera
In August 1993, the Fellowship of Isis was represented at the Parliament of the World's Religions Centennial Session. Olivia Robertson, co-founder of the FOI was invited to attend, along with other appointed FOI delegates. This was the first time that the religion of the Goddess was publicly acknowledged as a world faith at this parliament. Lady Olivia was one of two women and sixteen men who addressed the opening plenary from the platform. She gave the blessings of Isis to the world.
In January of 1999, the Archpriesthood Union was created from thirty-two Fellowship of Isis Archpriestesses and Archpriests. The members of this Archpriesthood are the custodians of the dedication to Isis of Ten Thousand Names and the policies and principles of the FOI. Fellowship of Isis centers - such as the Crossroads Lyceum - provide courses around certain rites of the FOI Liturgy either in person or through correspondence.
The Fellowship has members throughout the world who have rediscovered their love for the Goddess. The FOI was founded to fulfill the desire of those people wishing to honor the Goddess and experience a closer communion with Her both individually and as part of a group. If you would like to join the Fellowship of Isis, you are asked to first read the Manifesto. To navigate through the entire FOI section, just follow the shining Ankh.
Growing numbers of people are rediscovering their love for the Goddess. At first, this love may seem to be no more than an inner feeling. But soon it develops; it becomes a longing to help the Goddess actively in the manifestation of Her divine plan. Thus, one hears such enquiries as, "How can I get initiated into the Mysteries of the Goddess? How can I experience a closer communion with her? Where are her nearest temples and devotees? How can I join the priesthood of the Goddess?", and many other such questions.
The Fellowship of Isis has been founded to answer these needs. Membership provides means of promoting a closer communion between the Goddess and each member, both singly and as part of a larger group. There are hundreds of Iseums and thousands of members all over the world, since the Fellowship was founded in 1976 by Lawrence, Pamela and Olivia Durdin-Robertson. Love, Beauty and Truth are expressed through a multi-religious, multi-cultural, multi-racial Fellowship. The good in all faiths is honored. The FOI has no particular affiliations.
The Fellowship is organized on a democratic basis. All members have equal privileges within it, whether as a single member or part of an Iseum or Lyceum. This manifesto applies also to the Foundation Center Societies: the College of Isis, the Noble Order of Tara and the Druid Clan of Dana.
The Fellowship respects the freedom of conscience of each member. There are no vows required or commitments to secrecy. All Fellowship activities are optional and members are free to resign without question. Membership is free. The Fellowship reverences all manifestations of Life. The God also is venerated. The Rites exclude any form of sacrifice, whether actual or symbolic. Nature is revered and conserved. The work of the Order of Tara is for conservation of Nature. The Fellowship accepts religious toleration, and is not exclusivist. Members are free to maintain other religious allegiances. Membership is open to all of every religion, tradition and race. Children, listed as "Children of Isis", are welcomed, subject to parental consent. "The Animal Family of Isis" is listed in every Isian News. The Fellowship believes in the promotion of Love, Beauty and Abundance. No encouragement is given to asceticism. The Fellowship seeks to develop friendliness, psychic gifts, happiness, and compassion for all life. The Druid Clan of Dana develops Nature's psychic gifts. The College of Isis has been revived after its suppression 1,500 years ago. Like Aset Shemsu, The FOI itself, it has always been alive in the Inner Planes. It is from these Inner Planes that its return has been inspired. Magi degrees may be conferred through Lyceums of the College. Correspondence courses are offered. There are no vows nor secrecy. FOI Homepage: http://www.fellowshipofisis.com The Archpriesthood Union is over-all Custodian for the Fellowship. The Fellowship of Isis Priesthood is derived from a hereditary line of the Robertson from Ancient Egypt. Priestesses, priests, every member, have equal honor. Priestesses and Priests work with the Goddess - or Goddess and God - of their own Faith. Every human, animal, bird, tree is an eternal offspring of the Mother Goddess's Divine Family of Life.

Feng Shui - A religious "science" for the balancing of Yin and Yang in the environment, discovered or originated by farmers some 3,000 years ago and developed within Taoism. Feng Shui teaches that there is an energy called Qi (or, Chi) flowing throughout the universe, and in this world through lines, sometimes called channels or meridians, to which one must be properly aligned for optimal health, fortune, and quality of life. The position and alignment of structures and objects in one's environment affects the flow of this energy and one's own ability to harmonize with nature. Practitioners therefore arrange household and office furniture, design rooms and even whole buildings, their grounds and gardens, etc., to properly align with the flow lines of earth's energy. They thus hope to improve the balance of nature around them, not only for their own benefit, but for the benefit everyone in the area.

Fennian - When used in reference to a MetaPhysical Orientation as to Tradition, Culture or Preferred Flavour, is primarily defined, usually selfdefined by its members and/or adherents holding as a primary or critical parameter of their Spiritual Paradigm. This tradition is based on the Fianna, Fionn MacCumhal's warriors.

Feraferia - When used in reference to a MetaPhysical Orientation as to Tradition, Culture or Preferred Flavour, is primarily defined, usually selfdefined by its members and/or adherents which holds teachings originating in and/or interpolations thereon as a primary or critical parameter of their Spiritual Paradigm.

Feri Wicca - When used in reference to a MetaPhysical Orientation as to Tradition, Culture or Preferred Flavour, is primarily defined, usually selfdefined by its members and/or adherents holding as a primary or critical parameter of their Spiritual Paradigm. Victor and Cora Anderson are the original teachers of the Feri Tradition. Victor is universally recognized as the Grand Master of his order of Feri. He was initiated in 1926 by a priestess from Africa. He is also one of the last genuine Kahuna. His book of poetry, Thorns of the Bloodrose, is considered a contemporary Pagan classic. In 1959, Victor initiated the late Gwydion Pendderwen (age 13 at the time), who later became a leading voice in the Feri Tradition. Gwydion concentrated on the Welsh Celtic aspects; whereas Victor and Cora still practice the tradition as it was originally, with Huna and African diasporic influences, primarily Dahomean-Haitian. Starhawk was also trained in the Feri tradition and draws on it heavily in her Reclaiming system. The Feri Tradition honors the Goddess and Her son, brother and lover (The Divine Twins) as the primary creative forces in the universe. The Gods are seen as real spirit beings like ourselves, not merely aspects of our psyche. It is an ecstatic, rather than fertility tradition, emphasizing on polytheism, practical magic, self- development and theurgy. Strong emphasis is placed on sensual experience and awareness, including sexual mysticism, which is not limited to heterosexual expression.

Fertility Myth -

Fire Scrying - A general Divinatory System list with short definitions

First Born - (see The First Born)

Flail - When the term Flail is used in reference to a Magickal Implement, Sacred Object, Ceremonial Tool and/or Focus it generally refers to specifically made for general or particular Magickal Working, and/or consecrated to the same.

Flavouring the NewAeon -

Floromancy - A type of divination using the interpretation of the emotions or feelings of flowers A general Divinatory System list with short definitions

Flute - When the term PanPipes is used in reference to a Magickal Implement, Sacred Object, Ceremonial Tool and/or Focus it generally refers to specifically made for general or particular Magickal Working, and/or consecrated to the same.

Fnordist - When used in reference to a MetaPhysical Orientation as to Tradition, Culture or Preferred Flavour, is primarily defined, usually selfdefined by its members and/or adherents holding as a primary or critical parameter of their Spiritual Paradigm.

Focalizor - An Officiant that becomes the Focus of a particular Energy Operation, ordinarily a Sacrament, and directs the procedural aspects of such effectuation.

Foci - Any item that is used for Focusing Spiritual Energies and/or Actions, for example Sacramental Objects, Magickal Tools, Ceremonial and Ritual Implements and so forth.

Folk Magick -

Foma - in the context of the Vonnegutian Bokononist Religion are "lies"; "harmless untruths" [ frontispiece ]; "a useful and harmless sort of horseshit".

Foreswear -

Foresworn -

Foundationalism - When used in reference to a point of view within the field of Ethical, Value and/or Behavioural Matters, this is a Point of View in which the prime parameter for effectuating a course of action is determined by choosing that which is

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Four Noble Truths - (see The Four Noble Truths)

Fourth Way - (see the Fourth Way)

Freemasonry - A fraternal order revived in the early 18th century in England, loosely based on associations or guilds of stone cutters ("operative" masons). Freemasonry ("speculative" masons) sought to give philosophical, moral, or spiritual meaning to the lodge, tools, and oaths of the stone cutters. Branches of Freemasonry include the Blue Lodge, York Rite, Scottish Rite, and Shriners. Affiliated organizations include the Order of the Eastern Star (for women), the Order of DeMolay (for boys), and the Order of Rainbow (for girls). Most modern adherents maintain that the organization is not a religion but a club or fraternity promoting high moral values and good works. They believe, therefore, that Freemasonry is compatible with and supplements Christianity and other religions. Critics counter that Freemasonry involves secret blood oaths or curses, and that the writings of respected early leaders (Albert Mackey, Albert Pike, etc.) are replete with occult philosophy and religious doctrine contrary to Christianity. Despite Freemasonry's promotion and funding of a number of worthwhile, philanthropic endeavors (free Shriner children hospitals, nursing homes, etc.), many Christian individuals and churches have condemned Freemasonry or warned of elements that they believe are contrary to Christianity. These churches include the Presbyterian Church of America, Southern Baptist Convention, Episcopal Church, Christian Reformed Church, Church of the Nazarene, and Lutheran Church (Missouri and Wisconsin Synods).)

Freedom -

FreeThought - When used in reference to a MetaPhysical Orientation as to Tradition, Culture or Preferred Flavour, is primarily defined, usually selfdefined by its members and/or adherents holding as a primary or critical parameter of their Spiritual Paradigm.

FreeWill -

FreeWillism - (see Volitionism)

Frigga’s Way - When used in reference to a MetaPhysical Orientation as to Tradition, Culture or Preferred Flavour, is primarily defined, usually selfdefined by its members and/or adherents holding as a primary or critical parameter of their Spiritual Paradigm.

Full Moon - A time to meditate and radiate energy down through and around the Earth. A powerful time to unify in a common purpose, that of lifting the consciousness of the Earth and humanity. These times increase the influx of cosmic energy upon the Earth and all its inhabitants. As more of you allow yourselves to become the receptors and transformers for this refined energy with pure love and unselfish intent, the dynamic power of this energy will grow exponentially. Envision thousands, no millions, from every country, race, creed and color coming together at these designated times with a common purpose in mind and heart: Healing the Earth and reclaiming the divine birthright for all who reside on Her.

Functions - When used in reference to the field of Analytical Psychology Jung distinguished four properties of psychic energy which he terms the four functions, paired in two sets of opposites: thinking-feeling and intuition-sensation. The functions are the means by which we orient ourselves to experience. In any individual, one function is conscious (superior), Its opposite is unconscious (inferior) and the remaining two are partially conscious and partially unconscious (auxiliary). The functions combine with the two attitude types (extrovert and introvert), to give eight functional types.

Furnace - When the term Furnace [in Aleister Crowley's 777 Tables of Correspondences, key number 18] is used in reference to a Magickal Implement, Sacred Object, Ceremonial Tool and/or Focus it generally refers to

Fylfat (or Fylfot) Cross - When the term Fylfat (or Fylfot) Cross [in Aleister Crowley's 777 Tables of Correspondences, key number 1] is used in reference to a Magickal Implement, Sacred Object, Ceremonial Tool and/or Focus it generally refers to an artifact either in the shape of that type cross or with a Fylfat (or Fylfot) Cross pictorially shown on the artifact. The Fylfat (or Fylfot) Cross symbol is an ancient MetaPhysical symbol shown in the pictographs of many archaic cultures from the American Indian cultures to the cultures of the Ganges. Some sources trace it's lineage back to the archaic culture meant when people talk of Atlantis. The Fylfat (or Fylfot) Cross's main correspondence it to Whirling Energy, Force and/or Power, which in some Traditions is considered the seed of all Magickal Energy. It has a core of Solar nature manifested in a radiating spinning display of raw Energy. There is a great deal of varied symbolism in this Implement, much of which had to do with sexual based Magicks. The Fylfat (or Fylfot) Cross is also sometimes known a Cross Gammata because a simplified version could be constructed from four Gammas from the Greek alphabet. A more widely known term for a simplified version Fylfat (or Fylfot) Cross due to it's infamous use by the German Government under Hitler is the Swastika, interestingly the Nazis reversed direction of apparent motion from clockwise to counterclockwise on and truncated the end serif as the symbol of their ideas.