Rune is an alphabetic system that is strongly associated with Nordic customs.  However, runes are more than just an alphabet: each one e...

    A rune-caster is a person who works with runes.  This typically refers to a diviner—runes are cast or hurled first, then read—but it may...

    Scobaces is a Norman term for "witch," literally "ladies with brooms." You may also want to read more about Paganism...

  The term Sabbat has two totally different meanings:  • Samhain, Yule, Imbolc, Beltane, Lughnasa, Mabon, Litha, and Ostara are the eight ma...

    A witch, healer, or magical practitioner who specializes in herbs.  Root workers utilize various parts of plants, but roots are said to ...

  The terms Santero/Santera refers to male and female practitioners of Santeria respectively.  Santeria priests and priestesses (see below);...

  “Feminine wisdom”; this word properly translates as “wise woman” or “sage woman,” but it was a euphemism for “witch” during the ancient Ro...

  Santeria is a saints' religion, but not just any saints. Kidnapped Yorubas enslaved in Cuba were adamant about maintaining their ancie...

Zauberei is a German word that means "magic." “One who knows,” says Znakhar/Znakharka (m/f).  Similar to English cunning people, t...

  Zar is the term given to a sub-category of djinn, as well as the rituals through which they communicate and the custom of engaging with th...

Technically, the word Yogini refers to a female yogi, a yoga practitioner; but, it is also used to allude to mysterious ladies (spirits or p...

  Yidoni is a Hebrew euphemism for "witch," which literally translates to "knower." You may also want to read more about...

Yama-Oba, Yama-Uba, Her name means "old mountain lady," and she is variously described as a benign ghost, a demon, a witch, a cann...

Xorguinera is a Basque (Euskadi) term meaning "witchcraft."  Women's Mysteries, especially spinning, had a significant influen...

Witches, fortune-tellers, and other magical practitioners are referred to as Xorguina in Basque (Euskadi).  The term is also used to refer t...

Worker is a term for a Hoodoo or other magical arts practitioner. You may also want to read more about Paganism here. Be sure to check out m...

  The word "wizard" comes from the Middle English wizard, which means "one who is habitually or abnormally wise," and ma...

Originally, this word referred to a magical practitioner capable of counteracting evil magic.  Doctor is a respectful title given to magical...

A spirit procession known as the "Wild Hunt." On windy, stormy evenings, as well as on certain days throughout the year—Halloween,...

Widdershins literally means, "the road on the left."  When walking or dancing counter-clockwise, one is circling widdershins, walk...