L̅ēōñōç (nomenclature vulgaris: Leo) ― L̅ēōñōç is the name used in Garden of Life Astrological Terminology for the Astrological Sign on the Ecliptic in the Zodiac in reference from our local star system), referred to as "Leo" in the Western mainstream vernacular. Though this does not indicate where the Constellation from which it takes it's name is currently on the Ecliptic, since Signs in Tropical Astrology are determined in sections from where the Vernal Equinox occurs against the Ecliptic rather than by the Constellation's current position. These names may help to make the separation of the two concepts seem more intuitive. Garden of Life uses either terms from the earlier Ægean languages or words constructed from root words in those languages for all components of the Cosmos, or at least for those of the local Universe; partially due to a feeling that the earlier terms represent a more exact and purer resonance with the named object, force, and/or field, than the Latinate term commonly used (theory of deterioration of quality in a copy of a copy of a copy, etc.); and partially because, though we sometimes use, within the Temple, terms for these components derived from Ægyptian culture, and in some cases Sanatana Dharma and Sanskrit, and/or other ancient sources, those seemed a bit "over the top" for daily use (but we never can tell). Also there was a desire to rebalance the Feminine and Masculine Energies in the naming of the Planets and other components of the local star system.

La Vecchia Religione ― 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 a view that the religion that they follow surivived the christian occupation of Western Civilization as a primary or critical parameter of their Spiritual Paradigm. Italian Witchcraft, founded in the mid 14^th century with the teachings of Aradia, the Holy Strega, and based upon the pre-Etruscan Italian belief system. La Vecchia Religione is a worship of the "Source of All Things", through the personification of the Goddess and God. Also known as The Old Religion, Strega and Stregheria.

Labiomancy ― A type of divination using lip reading. see also: A general Divinatory System list with short definitions

Labour of Preparation ― When the term Labour of Preparation [in Aleister Crowley's 777 Tables of Correspondences, key number 16] is used in reference to a Mægikal Implement, Sacred Object, Ceremonial Tool and/or Focus it generally refers to

Labyrinth ― The Labyrinth whether considered as a design motif, or a tool for creating sacred space, or in any other manner, is an ancient and important Symbol in the Human Story. Representing a journeying inward and reconnecting with Earth and Sky, Made as a single winding path, folding back on itself, leading to the center. Unlike a Maze which may have multiple paths and dead ends, in a Labyrinth you leave by the same path which you enter (or you are assumed to have access to some non-physical means of egress). Many cultures have utilized the Labyrinth motif, evidently independently, examples abound from Africa, all over Europe and Asia, Australia, and North and South America (Antartica? Examples unknown at this time.) from very ancient periods; periods in which mainstream anthropology will countenance no possible contact between such cultures, . . . whether it may or may not have happened, being as always thought inconsequential by those folk. The extent to which these designs represented actual structures is in many cases unknown, and what exactly the symbol itself meant to the cultures drawing it is also unknown. If they had no contact, then perhaps they were representing something intrinsic to the Human Mind? The symbol, and the actual structures, where they are known, seem to always have some connection with the idea of meditation, and/or some sort inward Spiritual Questing.

Lacedaemonomancy ― A type of divination by doing whatever it was those boys of Lacedaemonia did to make due sacrifice. see also: A general Divinatory System list with short definitions

Lady Day ― The name used within a variety of Pagan Traditions to indicate a HolyDay usually, though not universally Celebrated on the First of April, commemorating the first blooms of the blossoming trees and shrubs as well as of Love. Many of the Bower Traditions of Europe and Scandinavia are centered around this HolyDay. These Bower Traditions usually involved the young men going out into the surrounding forests and building the most beautiful bowers which they could achieve to attract their wished-for Beloved's attention in such a manner as to persuade them to take up at least temporary residence in said Bower. The motif of these Celebrations usually revolved around the idea of being Carefree, with frivolity being the order of the day. Lady Day is an early Spring holiday, tied to the first stirrings of Spring, had some formative influence on April Fool's Day.

Lamen ― When the term Lamen [in Aleister Crowley's 777 Tables of Correspondences, key number 6 and 30] is used in reference to a Mægikal Implement, Sacred Object, Ceremonial Tool and/or Focus it generally refers to , specifically made for general or particular Mægikal Werking, and/or consecrated to the same.

Lamp ― When the term Lamp [in Aleister Crowley's 777 Tables of Correspondences, key number 7, 20, 26 and 31] is used in reference to a Mægikal Implement, Sacred Object, Ceremonial Tool and/or Focus it generally refers to any implement which provides light, specifically made for general or particular Mægikal Werking, and/or consecrated to the same.

Lampadomancy ― A type of divination by observation of the light of a candle, oil lamp or torch flame. see also: A general Divinatory System list with short definitions

Lantern ― When the term Lantern is used in reference to a Mægikal Implement, Sacred Object, Ceremonial Tool and/or Focus it generally refers to specifically made for general or particular Mægikal Werking, and/or consecrated to the same.

Lapp (Lapplandic, Lapplander) ― 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.

Law of Returns ―

Lecanomancy, Leconomacy, Licanomancy ― A type of divination by fluids (usually oil on water) in a dish. see also: A general Divinatory System list with short definitions

Left-hand Path ― A term used to identify some traditions where Mægik is used for destructive purposes. Also known as Black Mægik, Path of Shadows.

Leo (Western Tropical Astrology Sign) ― see: L̅ēōñōç

LETTING-GO (when considered as a Sacrament) ― Garden of Life considers Letting-Go a Pagan Sacrament. In a preliminary description Letting-Go may be an Act and/or Process sometimes directed by one or more Officiants for the purpose of Aiding an Individual or Individuals in releasing Attachment to Persons, Places, Objects, Ideas and/or Plans from which they desire to be Free of Attachment. In some cases the Process may also entail an Act and/or Process facilitating an Actual Release of a previous Sending of Energy which had been ineffectual due to not being released to go about its purpose, in a prior single or group Werking.
Below please find the wording that Garden of Life uses in it's Articles of Organization to delineate this Sacrament:
An Act, Acts, a Process, Processes and/or Series of Acts and/or Processes directed by one or more Officiants for the purpose of Aiding an Individual or Individuals in releasing Attachment to Persons, Places, Objects, Ideas and/or Plans from which the affected Individual desires, or Individuals desire to be Free of Attachment. In some cases the Process may also entail an Act, Acts and/or Process or Series of Acts facilitating an Actual Release of a previously ineffectual Sending of Energy which had been ineffectual due to not being released to go about its purpose, in a prior single or group Werking.

Levels of the Fields of Matter, Mind and/or Spirit ―

Lexicamancy ― A type of divination of or pertaining to the words of a language. see also: A general Divinatory System list with short definitions

Ley Lines ―

Libanomancy ― A type of divination by watching incense smoke. see also: A general Divinatory System list with short definitions

Libido ― When used in reference to the field of Analytical Psychology Freud's use of the term libido as "sexual energy" was extended by Jung to include psychic energy in general. He eventually dropped the term libido altogether in favour of "psychic energy' (see also - Psychic Energy ).

Libra (Western Tropical Astrology Sign) ― see: T̅æᴌäñt̄ŏn̄

Library of Alexandria ― see- The Library of Alexandria

Light/Dark Mægik Dichotomy ― An often inaccurate or misleading classification of Mægik into two opposed or mutually exclusive subclasses based on good intent or evil intent. Not only politically incorrect but also

Lightning Flash ― When the term Lightning Flash is used in reference to a Mægikal Implement, Sacred Object, Ceremonial Tool and/or Focus it generally refers to an artifact representing either by shape or pictorially

Ligmincha Institute ― Ligmincha Institute

Liknon ― When the term Liknon as an Anglicized term from the actual Greek Λίκνον, is used in reference to a Mægikal Implement, Sacred Object, Ceremonial Tool and/or Focus it generally refers to a winnowing fan or basket, actual or stylized, which will be used in Werkings.

See also: Λίκνον

Lineage (in reference to Philosophies, Religions, and other Schools of Thought) ― In general of course Lineage refers to descent from a common progenitor, the derivation or source of origin of such family, tribe or Tradition, and/or the group of persons claiming such identity. When used in the context of MetaPhysical Orientation as to Tradition, Culture or Preferred Flavour, Lineage is referenced in two primary ways, either being viewed as a direct handing down of certain knowledge and teachings in an unbroken line from the originator of such teachings, or adherance to some particular school of thought which defines a specific interpretation and/or interpolation of particular teachings, ordinarily but not always teachings of a specific individual Teacher who founded (whether by intent or by later popularization) the original Tradition.

Lingam (the Inner Robe of Glory) ― When the term Lingam [in Aleister Crowley's 777 Tables of Correspondences, key number 2 and ] is used in reference to a Mægikal Implement, Sacred Object, Ceremonial Tool and/or Focus it generally refers to

Linguistic Arts ― Linguistic Arts

See also: Art

Linguistic Oddities ― Linguistic Oddities
See also: Garden of Life WordPlay Index

Linguistic Oddities (not otherwise covered) ― Linguistic Oddities (not otherwise covered)
See also: Linguistic Oddities (not otherwise covered), Garden of Life WordPlay Index, and Word Play in Definitions

Linguistics ― linguistics The study of the nature, structure, and variation of language, including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, sociolinguistics, and pragmatics.

Literature ― This Classification must do service to contain all Works of Language other than those of Poetry, Theatre and Spoken Word. Specifically, Prose Writings having excellence of form and/or expression and conveying and/or implying Ideas of timeless value and/or comprehensive interest to the Human Community are considered Literature. Of course, this type of taxonomy requires a multitude of subjective decisions, and variable rates of consensus among Humanity as a whole, so one person's List of Literature will normally not be the same as any other's.

Litha ― The name used within a wide variety of Pagan Traditions to indicate a HolyDay usually, though not universally Celebrated on June 19^th -23^rd in the Northern Hemisphere. Norse or Anglo-Saxon for "longest day." The powers of nature reach their highest point. The Earth is awash in the fertility. Bonfire's representing the Sun, are lit to rouse love, purification, health, and fertility. Also known as MidSummer, it is a classic time for magic of all kinds. Connected also to the idea of MidSummers Night's Eve, so powerfully reported in Shakespear's famous play, Midsummers Night's Dream.

Lithomancy ― A type of divination using stones or meteorites. see also: A general Divinatory System list with short definitions

Livanomancy ― A type of divination by burning frankincense. see also: A general Divinatory System list with short definitions

Loebe ― Loebe as an Anglicized term from the actual Greek Λοιβή liquid offering or libation (specifically one where the entire offering is given to the Gods)

See also: Λοιβή

Logarithmancy ― A type of divination by logarithms or algorithms. see also: A general Divinatory System list with short definitions

Logic ― (as a sub-discipline of Philosophy): The study of correct reasoning. This is not as strict and unimaginative as it may sound, although it is here that the hard and dull work is done. Everyone employs logic all the time and everywhere (after all, calling someone by name is a categorical proposition!) but not everyone does it well. And it is possible to reason very poorly indeed. Logic helps us to identify and remove errors in our thinking.

Logical Positivist ― 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 Philosophical stance, Logical Positivism proposes that empirical science is the only source of true knowledge about anything. All propositions must make some reference to the observable world.

Logomancy ― A type of divination using words. see also: A general Divinatory System list with short definitions

Lotus Wand ― When the term Lotus Wand is used in reference to a Mægikal Implement, Sacred Object, Ceremonial Tool and/or Focus it generally refers to a specifically made for general or particular Mægikal Werking, and/or consecrated to the same.

Love ― The English word Love makes for a particularily tricky definition (see - Stanford Encylopedia of Philosophy entry on Love). In spite of English's apparent willingness to absorb truckloads of Greek terms to allow extremely precise delineation between nuance of meaning in a wide variety of scientific and philosophic fields, there has been an apparent dearth of willingness to absorb the ~twenty-three or so basic root words from Greek which are translated as "Love". Leaving the English word Love to do much heavy lifting, including of course, the favoured category of Love in reference to Physical, Mental, and/or Spiritual Unification of Persons. However the term is also used for:
          Love as Robust Concern
          Love as Appraisal of Value
          Love as Bestowal of Value
          Love as Emotion Proper
          Love as Emotion Complex
and probably other categories of meaning, not even considering the idiomatic and slang expressions. Since we've rarely seen a Neologism that we didn't like, we create ~English words, with "total Abandon". For the Rose Recension Correspondences Codex, a large number of terms have been coined and/or harvested to allow more precise referrence to meanings of Love; such as: Deoagapeos (Love of and or by Divine Forms and/or Forces), Agapeos (Unbounded Love), Universal Love, (Love for One's Species, Birth Planet, and the Cosmos), Parental Love, Eros (Ardent Sexual Effectuated Desire), Anteros (Reciprocated Sexual Love), Sunaegaepaeos (Polyamorous Love, Love among more than two Lovers within the same context), Akseos (perception of balanced feelings reciprocated, deserving), Socratic Love, (Mentor-Student/Fellow Students Feelings and Romantic Relationships), Apfrodiseos (Sexual Attraction Arousal), Maneros (Highly Emotional Sexual based Love), Phileos (Friendship), Philallelos (Mutual Affection), Eromanea (Sexual Effectuated Desire Obsessive to the point of Madness), Philothereos (Romantic and/or Sexual Love based on the Appeal of the Chase), Philadelpheos (Sibling Love), Kyprideos (Love originating in Aesthetics), Ideros (Love from first sight), Amour (Romantic Love: per Troubadour, Trouveres Traditions: Courtly Love, with or without Sexual Components), Proskedes (general kindness, strong positive emotion of regard and affection, Simple Affection as with acquaintances or the general population), Storgos (Normal Natural Everyday Love and Affection between joined partners), Erototeros (Liking of things, inanimate objects, unable to reciprocate), Ludoeros (Sexual Love played as a game, the Game of Love, Playfulness), Love/Hate combination, Erotao (Lovesickness), Imeros (longing or yearning), Threneros (Romantic and Sexual Love characterized by an inability to get along out of bed), Kseinobekheos (Romantic and/or Sexual Love for Strangers and/or the Strange), Allelophileos (Loving one another as in a group bound by cultural and/or religious ties), Khorophileos (Love of a place), Pragmatos (Pragmatic Love, Marriages of Convenience). All of these and doubtless others will eventually be included in this definitions, premisses, and info index, if they aren't already.

Love and Love ―

Love/Hate combination ― Love/Hate combination

Low Mægik ― Mægik practiced by people who are not trained in High Mægik and does not involve the ritualized summoning of spirits. Spells, incantations and concocted philters and potions are the lowest forms of Low Mægik.

Lucid Dreaming ―

Ludoeros ― Ludoeros as an Anglicized term from the actual Greek Λύδοἔρως meaning Sexual Love played as a game, the Game of Love, Playfulness. There seems to be a connection to the Lydians, in general, who introduced the typical Hellenic Games to the Etruscans and thereby the Romans. Possibly they had a reputation as excelling at this art? Or perhaps they tried to get this sport include in the Games as a special event?

See also: Λύδοἔρως, and Love

Lughnassad ― The name used within a wide variety of Pagan Traditions to indicate a HolyDay usually, though not universally Celebrated on August 1^st - 2^nd in the Northern Hemisphere. In reference to the Vegetal Cycle, Lughnassad is the time of the first harvest, when the plants of spring wither and drop their fruits or seed for our use as well as to ensure future crops. Though all parts of Vegetative Cycles vary according to the area and type of crops in the area in which they are Celebrated, this time is considered to reflect First Harvest. The Sun rises farther in the South each day and the nights grow longer. Bread is baked in honour of the first reapings of the grain harvest (there is some resonance with Cakes for the Queen of Heaven Traditions of Mesopotamia). Lughnasadh is Irish Gaelic for "festival of Lugh" (a major Irish deity) Lunsa is Anglo-Saxon for "festival of the loaves" ("hlaf-mass") Lug or Lugh (pronounced /'luː/; modern Irish Lú) is an Irish deity represented in mythological texts as a hero and High King of the distant past. He is known by the epithets Lámhfhada (pronounced /'la:wad̪ˠ?/, meaning "long arm" or "long hand", or "left hand"), for his skill with a spear or sling, Ildánach ("skilled in many arts"), Samhildánach ("Equally skilled in many arts"), Lonnbeimnech ("fierce striker" or perhaps "sword-shouter") and Macnia ("boy hero"), and by the matronymic mac Ethlenn or mac Ethnenn ("son of Ethliu or Ethniu"). He is a reflex of the pan-Keltic god Lugus, and his Welsh counterpart is Lleu Llaw Gyffes "Lugh Strong Hand". His attributes include being Patron of all the crafts and artesans, and Lughnassad reflects a cycle of events which contained Lugh somehow keeping the harvests for the people of the World, when forces of the Other Worlds were attempting to take them for themselves.

Luna (Local Star System Component) ― see: Âʀ̄ṭĭṃĭṡS̅ŭℓēṇH̅êк̣'к̄ŭt̄ā

LUNAR CELEBRATORY RITES AND FESTIVALS ―
          NEW MOONS
          FULL MOONS
          other PHASE Points
          LUNAR CYCLES and ECLIPSES

Lustral ― When used within the context of Spiritual and MetaPhysical Werkings, the term Lustral primarily indicates the idea of purifying, however there is usually also an indication of the imparation of an additional Grace as well as simple purification.

Lychnomancy ― A type of divination using flames of three wax candles. see also: A general Divinatory System list with short definitions

Lycian Tradition ― 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. In the Lycian Tradition the emphasis is placed directly on the individual.
Rights of Seekers in The Lycian Craft
            1. To question anything.
            2. To define the purpose of their lives, known as the Great Work, for themselves.
            3. To proceed in the Great Work as they see fit.
            4. To do as they will, knowing they alone bear the responsibility for all consequences proceeding there from.
            5. To hold any belief, though there may be no evidence whatsoever, as valid for themselves.
            6. To reject any belief, for any reason whatsoever, as invalid for themselves only.
The belief is that strong individuals make a strong cohesive group, not the other way around. We test each other constantly, much as individual members of a wolf pack test one another. We use techniques such as the "Wolf Exercise" to accomplish this rather than physical aggressiveness. In this way not only do we become more skilled in the Craft, but also those with the most experience and knowledge rise to the "Alpha Wolf" status of Priest or Priestess. In turn, if someone has achieved that status and no longer has any more to teach, then another more able person will take their place and continue the teachings. In this way the tradition adapts itself to the people of the current generation without losing its old ways.

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