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Definitions, Premisses and Info

Radiant School - Kenneth Wheller, Mount Shasta, CA New Age, Ascended Masters, Great White Brotherhood.

Radical Feminism - An outgrowth of the more moderate feminist movement which sought to influence societal views and laws to reflect women's equality and opportunity with men in all areas of culture. Radical feminism, however, pushes for a revolution to free themselves from male enslavement and exploitation. Among those holding this ideology are some lesbians who attempt to perpetuate an actual anti-male position. Theologically, radical feminism finds influence in diverse religious traditions including liberal Christianity, liberation theology, goddess worship, Wicca, neo-paganism, and New Age beliefs. The diversity of the movement aids in widespread recruitment and promotes otherwise unusual political and religious alliances.

Radiesthesia - A type of divination using a pendulum, also the natural swinging of the rods in Dowsing or Rhabdomancy A general Divinatory System list with short definitions

Rainbow Family - 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.

Raja Yoga, The Science of Physical and Mental Control (one of four main paths of Yoga) - Often called the "royal road" it offers a comprehensive method for controlling the waves of thought by turning our mental and physical energy into spiritual energy. Raja Yoga is also called Ahtanga Yoga referring to the eight limbs leading to absolute mental control. The chief practice of Raja Yoga is meditation. It also includes all other methods which helps one to control body, energy, senses and mind. The Hatha-Yogi uses Asanas, Pranayama, Relaxation and other practices such as Yamas, Niyamas, Mudras, Bandhas etc. to gain control of the physical body and the subtle life force called Prana. When body and energy are under control meditation comes naturally.

Rajneesh - (see Osho, Oshoian)

Rastafari - (Ras Tafari, Rastas, Rastafarianism) A MetaPhysical Orientation as to Tradition, Culture or Preferred Flavour, is primarily defined, usually selfdefined by it's members and/or adherents as such, and holding the belief that the late king of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie, is God, and the teachings of Marcus Garvey as primary or critical parameters of their Spiritual Paradigm. The complete entry on Rastafari.

Rational Humanist - 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 as a primary or critical parameter of their Spiritual Paradigm.

Rational Humanist Buddhism - 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 the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama Buddha, and/interpolations thereon as a primary or critical parameter of their Spiritual Paradigm. Some postulate that there is no monolithic Buddhism as such, but that there are Buddhisms such as Sinhala Buddhism or more precisely Sinhala Theravada Buddhism, Siam or Thai Buddhism, Myanmar or Amarapura Buddhism and so forth. The complete entry on Rational Humanist Buddhism (also see: the complete entry on Buddhism.)

Rational Virtues - Self Reliance, Independence, Integrity, Honesty, Pride, Justice, Benevolence, Rationality and Productiveness Sloth makes all things difficult, but industry, all things easy. Benjamin Franklin. Man must achieve values in order to live. Productiveness is the virtue of achieving values. It is the fullest use of one's mind in seeking and achieving those values. It's primary use is in the creation of wealth. To live, men need physical wealth (meaning food, shelter, etc.) in order to survive. Wealth beyond the minimums is necessary to hedge against the uncertain future. The more wealth created and saved, the better chances one has of survival. Productiveness is the virtue of creating this wealth. It is directly responsible for the forwarding of one's life.

Reality - The Mother of all SelfOrganizing Systems? perhaps.

Rebirthing - A tool used with breath to restore vital life energy. It is conscious breathing or energy breathing which transforms the emotional, mental, physical and spiritual bodies into a new form of understanding of the self.

Rebirthing International - Ray, Sondra Rebirthing: New Age. Participants rid themselves of negative karma (traumas/problems) by being regressed back to the womb and reenacting the trauma of their birth experience or previous births (reincarnation). Originally hot tubs or saunas were used but later practitioners developed "dry" rebirthing techniques. Rebirthing International, Leonard Orr: Co-author of Rebirthing in the New Age with Sondra Ray; helped develop and popularize the New Age practice of rebirthing.

Reclaiming Tradition 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.

ReConstitutionist - When used in reference to a MetaPhysical Orientation of Experiential Spiritual Methodology, which is ordinarily characterized by much emphasis being placed on trying to ReCreate the Tradition of a particular IndigenoPagan group (or several closely related groups) as it would be practiced in today's world, if it had been practiced continually since it's origination. ReCreation of a tradition with changes to modify for current conditions

ReConstructionist - When used in reference to a MetaPhysical Orientation of Experiential Spiritual Methodology, which is ordinarily characterized by much emphasis being placed on ReConstructionists strive to ReCreate the Tradition of a particular IndigenoPagan group (or several closely related groups) as it is thought to have been practiced in that time. ReCreation of a tradition as it was thought to have been originally practiced, also called Neo-traditionalist

Recycle - Choose to only buy things that are packaged friendly in recyclable or biodegradable containers. Take the extra effort to sort your trash and take it to the recycling bins if pick up is not available in your neighborhood.

Recycling, Reusing and Reducing - The air, water and soil of Mother Earth is vital to the existence of all beings, creatures, and living things. The destructive forces causing contamination of the air, water and soil do not lie within industry or "progress", but within those who choose to utilize the progress of industrial technology without taking responsibility. The first challenge is for those individuals out in front to "walk their talk" and to balance their material desires with those of the earth. Be willing to accept yourself as a living example and stop the contamination and pollution which we all created as a human race.

Red Tincture -

Reduce - Live more simply, therefore, eliminating most packaging in the first place. This closes the loop and eliminates the need for recycling in the first place. In other words, use things until their usefulness runs out versus when they go out of style. This allow you to build your self confidence from the inside versus the outside.

Reflexology - New Age, holistic health practice that purports to heal the body through massaging certain parts of the foot or hand that allegedly correspond to the major organs of the body. It is sometimes believed to work by opening blocked meridians in the body which will then allow the body's energy or chi to flow freely. The foot or hand is seen as a microcosm of the human body and/or the universe.

Regression -

Reiki - An ancient Tibetan healing system in which light hand placements channel healing energies to the patient. Used to treat emotional and mental distress as well as chronic and acute physical problems, it assists the patient in achieving spiritual focus and clarity. Derived from the Japanese words "Rei" (Universal Spirit) and "Ki" (Life Force Energy) and learned through attunements with a teacher. Revived by Buddhist Monk Mikao Usui in the late 19th century, Reiki accelerates the body's ability to heal on the physical, mental and emotional dimensions. It dissolves toxic energy and substances in the etheric and physical body through the hands of the healer. Reiki is a metaphysical theory of holistic health involving the movement of the practitioner's hand over and near (but not on) the patient's body to balance or redirect energy chakras.
Some of the distinctions made within the Reiki Tradition are:
Reiki I (First Degree) - Gives Reiki treatments and attunements in teaching individuals healing on the physical and etheric level. Studies methods of working with life energy close to the body.
Reiki II (Second Degree) - Gives Reiki treatments and attunements in teaching individuals healing with emphasis on mental and emotional healing and teaches distant healing.
Reiki III ( Includes both the Reiki Master and Reiki Teacher) - The Reiki Master teaches the methodology and philosophy of giving Reiki treatments and attunements. the Reiki Teacher teaches the methodology of teaching Reiki.
Karuna - A form of Reiki began by William Rand. "Karuna" means compassionate action.

Reincarnation - Belief originating with religions of the East (e.g. Sanatan Dharma) that when a person dies he has the ability to come again to the earth, inhabit a new body, and live as many lives as needed to progress towards a religious goal. Whereas Sanatan Dharmists typically believe that reincarnation includes transmigration of souls between animal, plant, and even inanimate forms, many other Traditions which posit Reincarnation posit its occurrence as only between successive human and in some cases celestial forms. Reincarnation generally assumes a doctrine of karma. The idea is the basis for the practice of attempting past life regression.

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Religion - From http://www.religioustolerance.org/:"Religion is any specific system of belief about deity, often involving rituals, a code of ethics, and a philosophy of life." Thus we include here all of the widely known mainstream world religions, NeoPagan religions, a wide range of other faith groups, spiritual paths, and ethical systems, and beliefs about the existence of God(s) and Goddess(es). We recognize that others define "religion" in a way that is more exclusive.

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Ren - In an Ægyptian Paradigm the Ren has independent existence but also functions as a component of a sentient Being during a particular incarnation and/or series of incarnations. When discussed in reference to a particular Individual within a specific incarnation the Ren may be considered as the Field of the True Name; which itself had component parts, including the Secret Name or Names (Some of these might be the Heh Name, the Ka Name, the Ra Name, the Nuit Name, in the specific case of Royalty and/or highly evolved Individuals also the Nebti Name, SutenBat Name, and so forth) This aspect is an abstract, almost in the sense of Number, nearly indestructible identity symbol of a specific Being. It is a critical key to the Individual's existence in Durative Ægypt. In many variants of the Teaching, it is taught that as long as there is a single inscription anywhere with that name, or a Being who knows it, the Entity to which the Ren refers will exist or have existed. This concept illuminates the critical importance of the Individual's passage of the Test of the Weighing of the Heart against the Feather in the Hall of Two Truths, so that Djehuti may, under the Ægis of Ma'at, enter the Individual's Ren into his scroll, thus preserving the Entity forever by recording their Ren in Durative Ægypt. On a more mundane level deliberately erasing inscribed names in the physical component of the Consensus Reality, such as from carvings, inscriptions and even writings, is a way of weakening and potentially defeating the dead in their status in Durative Ægypt - and historically it was taught that most cannot stand it, especially if unprepared. If considered within a Sanatana Dharma Chakric context, the Ren might be considered to work in the arena of the Ajna Chakra. (It is interesting to note that the Sanatana Dharma term for this chakra is the only one out of these seven which has worked it's way into common parlance in the West, though it is referred to as the Pineal Chakra in some cases.) A more complete listing of the various component parts in this particular system of reconstituted Ægyptian Parts of the Entity.

Renaissance - From the French for ReBirth, the reference is to humanity's awakening or rebirth from the doldrums or "death of civilization" known as the Middle or more properly Dark Ages when the power brokers of Christianity held Western Civilization in a stranglehold. Fourteenth-, fifteenth- and sixteenth-century European intellectual, artistic and spiritual movement characterized by rejection of scholastic authority, renewed interest in classical antiquity, and excitement about the prospect of achieving scientific knowledge. Prominent Renaissance thinkers include Lorenzo Valla, Marsillio Ficino, Giovanni Pico della Mirandola, Desiderius Erasmus, Thomas More, Giordano Bruno, and Francisco Suarez.

Resonance - .

Retromancy - A type of divination by looking over one's shoulder A general Divinatory System list with short definitions

Reuse - Reuse things by giving them away or finding a modified use for them. Look for opportunities to buy used instead of new.

Revelatory - When used in reference to a MetaPhysical Orientation of Experiential Spiritual Methodology, the term Revelatory describes methods that include spontaneous reception or conscious pursuit of previously unknown information.

Rhabdomancy - A type of divination, dowsing involves using some stick, rod or other device to locate things underground A general Divinatory System list with short definitions

Rhapsodomancy - A type of divination using works of poetry, often by opening them at random, a form of bubliomancy A general Divinatory System list with short definitions

Rhetoric - A Field of Study of or relating to the Art of Expressive Speech or Discourse, principles and rules of literary composition, and/or the Art or practice of writing or speaking as a means of communication and/or persuasion often with special concern for literary effect.

Right-hand Path - (see Light/Dark Magick dichotomy) A term used to identify some traditions where Magick is never used for destructive purposes. Also known as White Magick, Path of Light.

Ring - When the term Ring is used in reference to a Magickal Implement, Sacred Object, Ceremonial Tool and/or Focus it generally refers to ceremonial jewelry worn on one or more fingers, primarily the index finger of either the right or left hand, symbolizing the Will Energy Centers and in some cases as a badge of office or indication of achievement, specifically made for general or particular Magickal Working, and/or consecrated to the same.

Rites of Passage - Events held to Celebrate the Honouree's passage from one lifecycle stage to another.

Ritual Magick - (see Ceremonial Magick)

Roadomancy - A type of divination using the stars A general Divinatory System list with short definitions

Robe - When the term Robe 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.

Roebuck Tradition, Ancient Keltic Church - 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.

Rosicrucianism - Christian Rosenkreutz: (Literally the "Rose cross") Occult secret society allegedly founded in 1407 in Germany by Christian Rosenkreutz, who was under the influence of Egyptian occultism. The movement has fragmented into a number of competing organizations promoting variations of the same general pantheistic, occult themes. Similar to Theosophy.

Rootwork - An American magickal system drawn from African magickal practice, Native American botanical healing knowledge and European folklore. It is often confused with Voodoo and its practitioners are called Hoodoo, Hoodoo Doctors, Hoodoo Men/Women, Conjure Men/Women Conjurers, Root Doctors or Root Workers. Also known as Hoodoo.

Rose Cross -

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RosyCross - When the term RosyCross [in Aleister Crowley's 777 Tables of Correspondences, key number 6] is used in reference to a Magickal Implement, Sacred Object, Ceremonial Tool and/or Focus it generally refers to

Rune - A figure or character in the ancient Nordic magical alphabet of 24 symbols. They are used for divination of the future, performing magic, or evoking Norse deities.

Rune Divination - A type of divination using RunesA general Divinatory System list with short definitions