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Spiritual practice where a shaman interacts with the spirit world through altered states of consciousness to heal or to gain knowledge.

Philosophical and esoteric tradition based on the purported teachings of Hermes Trismegistus, encompassing alchemy, astrology, and theurgy.

Religious practice originating from West Africa that combines elements of Catholicism and native African religions, particularly in Haiti and Louisiana.

Practice of seeking knowledge of the future or unknown by supernatural means; many cultural forms like tarot reading, scrying, or astrology.

Form of magic involving communication with the deceased to foretell the future, discover hidden knowledge, or use the deceased as a weapon.

The capability of a magician or a saint to work miracles, often portrayed in folklore, religious texts, and literature.

Modern Pagan, witchcraft religion that promotes free thought and will of the individual, encourages understanding and acceptance of the earth and nature.

Historical persecution and trials of individuals accused of witchcraft, most famous in Europe during the Early Modern period and in Salem, Massachusetts.

Term used in Latin America and the Spanish-speaking Caribbean to refer to witch-like beliefs and practices, including folk healing and divination.

Small tablets used in Greco-Roman world upon which curses were inscribed to invoke divine powers to fulfill a personal desire, often for vengeance.

Philosophical and protoscientific tradition aimed at purifying certain objects, often attempting to transmute base metals into gold or discover the elixir of life.

Group of fallen angels in biblical and pseudepigraphal writings, said to have taught humans various aspects of civilization, including sorcery.

Five-pointed star symbolic within various magical traditions; encapsulates elements of earth, air, fire, water, and spirit.

Supernatural entities believed to assist witches and cunning folk in their practice of magic, often taking the form of animals.

Ancient Chinese practice which uses energy forces to harmonize individuals with their surrounding environment.

The belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence, a foundational concept in many indigenous religions and magical practices.

Healer and spiritual leader in tribal societies who is believed to ward off evil spirits and cure illness through shamanistic practices.

The creation of magical beverages that intend to induce effects like healing, love attraction, or transformation in folklore and mythology.

Decorative motifs with symbolic meanings, used predominantly by the Pennsylvania Dutch, often painted on barns purported to bring luck and protection.