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Åṗ'f̅я̄ō∇īṭē (nomenclature vulgaris: Venus) (Local Star System Component)
Åṗ'f̅я̄ō∇īṭē is the name used in Garden of Life Astrological Terminology for the component of our local star system, referred to as "Venus" in the Western mainstream vernacular. 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.

Åṗ'f̅я̄ō∇īṭē (day of the Week)
In the Garden of Life Temple Calendar, the Year, being the Year of the Lady, begins, as it always has, on the Vernal Equinox. Each month is named according to the name of the Astrological Sign and begins when the Sun enters that Sign. The Seven Day Week is used though with different names for the days of the Week. Åṗ'f̅я̄ō∇īṭē is equivalent to the day referred to as "Friday" in the Western mainstream vernacular. The sequence: ḠāēäH̅ēℓ' ℓ ēōs̄, Âʀ̄ṭĭṃĭṡS̅ŭℓēṇH̅êк̣'к̄ŭt̄ā, H̅ēя̇'m̃ēżÆθēñä, Я̅ℎ⃥āä, Åя̄ēżÅя̇ōs̄, Åṗ'f̅я̄ō∇īṭē, Īäк̣'к̄ōṡК̅я̄ōñōs̄, corresponds to: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

ÅP̅ŎДĔS̅ṬЯ̄ŎM̅B̅ŌК̅ÖЯ̄ŌÇ or
Åp̄ŏдĕs̄ṭя̄ŏm̄в̄ōк̄öя̄ōç
Åp̄ŏдĕs̄ṭя̄ŏm̄в̄ōк̄öя̄ōç is a term used by Garden of Life for the Body of Priestesses within a Tradition, A Priestess School, both in the archaic sense of an assembly of Officiant Priestesses and in the more modern sense of a School for younger or newer Priestesses, the term may also be applied to any specific lands and/or buildings primarily used for those purposes. The Name Åp̄ŏдĕs̄ṭя̄ŏm̄в̄ōк̄öя̄ōç is a phonetically constructed Institution Name based on the Archaic Greek root words: Ἀπόδειξις meaning a Shewing Forth; Στρομβοειδής meaning of a Spiral Nature; and χῶρος meaning Country or clearly defined space for. In Temple context, a specifically designated space (including but not limited to a physical place, such as a building or garden. For instance: also non-corporeal levels of the space/time continuum, virtual venues such as the internet, and so forth) for the study and learning associated with Manifestation of the Spirally Enthroned Mægikal Energies that are usually referred to as the Feminine Energies; and the Body of Persons, attached to or Werking from or through that place.

Åя̄ēż (nomenclature vulgaris: Mars) (Local Star System Component)
Åя̄ēż is the name used in Garden of Life Astrological Terminology for the component of our local star system (Planet, Dwarf Planet, and or whatnot), referred to as "Mars" in the Western mainstream vernacular. 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.

Åя̄ēżÅя̇ōs̄ (day of the Week)
In the Garden of Life Temple Calendar, the Year, being the Year of the Lady, begins, as it always has, on the Vernal Equinox. Each month is named according to the name of the Astrological Sign and begins when the Sun enters that Sign. The Seven Day Week is used though with different names for the days of the Week. Åя̄ēżÅя̇ōs̄ is equivalent to the day referred to as "Thursday" in the Western mainstream vernacular. The sequence: ḠāēäH̅ēℓ' ℓ ēōs̄, Âʀ̄ṭĭṃĭṡS̅ŭℓēṇH̅êк̣'к̄ŭt̄ā, H̅ēя̇'m̃ēżÆθēñä, Я̅ℎ⃥āä, Åя̄ēżÅя̇ōs̄, Åṗ'f̅я̄ō∇īṭē, Īäк̣'к̄ōṡК̅я̄ōñōs̄, corresponds to: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

Åя̇ōs̄ (nomenclature vulgaris: Eros) (Local Star System Component)
Åя̇ōs̄ is the name used in Garden of Life Astrological Terminology for the component of our local star system (in this case an Asteroid), referred to as "Eros" in the Western mainstream vernacular. 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.

Åṡ's̄t̄ʀ̄āēä (nomenclature vulgaris: Virgo)
Åṡ's̄t̄ʀ̄āēä 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 "Virgo" 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.

Āēt̄ōç (nomenclature vulgaris: Scorpio)
Āēt̄ōç 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 "Scorpio" 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.

ĀtmaPrabodha
the ĀtmaPrabodha or Transpersonal Chakra
      which relates to: Boundlessness, Operational centre of the Khu and Sekhem
          and governs: Durative Time developments, Issues from previous Incarnations
              with this Colour correspondence: Silvers, UltraViolet
[also known as: the Eighth Chakra (Transpersonal (Ελληνικά in Greek), (ĀtmaPrabodha - 'cognition of soul or supreme spirit' in Sanskrit), Permanent Atom, Soul Star)]
The experience of boundlessness, which is here referred to, has many names in various Spiritual Traditions
The Eighth Chakra is the first "out-of-body" chakra. It is essentially feminine and its colour is Silver or UltraViolet. It is not in an exact place but may be thought of as being above the head in a line from the Crown Chakra, continuing the line created by the other Chakras out into the Universe. Many Traditions that include this Chakra in their teachings, consider it to be just above the head to a couple of feet above the head. Roost (or Operational Centre?) of the Khu and the Sekhem?
It is often associated to images like the Moon, the Stars, our Local Planets, other dimensions and time itself. Problems with this Chakra affect time issues, metabolism, chronic illnesses among other things, as well as any problems carried over from a previous life. The Eighth Chakra is thought to contain our access point for the Akashic Records.

Äēдōñōs̄ (nomenclature vulgaris: Pluto) (Local Star System Component)
Äēдōñōs̄ is the name used in Garden of Life Astrological Terminology for the component of our local star system (Planet, Dwarf Planet, and or whatnot), referred to as "Pluto" in the Western mainstream vernacular. 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.

Äк̣'Q̅ĕH̅ôṡ't̄üṡ (nomenclature vulgaris: Aquarius)
Äк̣'Q̅ĕH̅ôṡ't̄üṡ 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 "" 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.

Äя̄χäñ
A phonetically constructed word based on the Greek root meaning Chief Leader and/or Commander.

Äя̄χäñz̄
Plural of Äя̄χäñ.

Äя̄χäñz̄ Guild

Âʀ̇к̣'к̣êʀ̇ēŭṡ (nomenclature vulgaris: Sagittarius)
Âʀ̇к̣'к̣êʀ̇ēŭṡ 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 "Sagittarus" 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.

Âя̄'я̇ēäñ'ʀ̇ℎ⃥ǫд
A phonetically constructed Goddess Name based on the Celtic Immortality Gate Goddess, normally spelled Arianrhod in English; one of Her primary attributes is normally considered to be as a Patron of the Translation of Planes.

Âʀ̄ṭĭṃĭṡS̅ŭℓēṇH̅êк̣'к̄ŭt̄ā (nomenclature vulgaris: Luna, the Moon) (Local Star System Component)
Âʀ̄ṭĭṃĭṡS̅ŭℓēṇH̅êк̣'к̄ŭt̄ā is the name used in Garden of Life Astrological Terminology for the component of our local star system, referred to as "Luna" or "The Moon" in the Western mainstream vernacular. 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.

Âʀ̄ṭĭṃĭṡS̅ŭℓēṇH̅êк̣'к̄ŭt̄ā (day of the Week)
In the Garden of Life Temple Calendar, the Year, being the Year of the Lady, begins, as it always has, on the Vernal Equinox. Each month is named according to the name of the Astrological Sign and begins when the Sun enters that Sign. The Seven Day Week is used though with different names for the days of the Week. Âʀ̄ṭĭṃĭṡS̅ŭℓēṇH̅êк̣'к̄ŭt̄ā is equivalent to the day referred to as "Monday" in the Western mainstream vernacular. The sequence: ḠāēäH̅ēℓ' ℓ ēōs̄, Âʀ̄ṭĭṃĭṡS̅ŭℓēṇH̅êк̣'к̄ŭt̄ā, H̅ēя̇'m̃ēżÆθēñä, Я̅ℎ⃥āä, Åя̄ēżÅя̇ōs̄, Åṗ'f̅я̄ō∇īṭē, Īäк̣'к̄ōṡК̅я̄ōñōs̄, corresponds to: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

Æдк̄üя̇ä
The Council of Elder Officiants shall elect, from among themselves a chief coordinator, who will speak for the Council at their direction. Such election must be unanimous. The title of this position shall be Æдк̄üя̇ä, or Anchor. Any Responsibilities and Rights specific to the Garden of Life Æдк̄üя̇ä, beyond those of any member of the Council of Elder Officiants, will be specified in the Garden of Life ByLaws and Standing Procedural Rules of the Council of Elder Officiants. Any time the position is empty, filling it will have high priority. The title Æдк̄üя̇ä is drawn from the Greek word for Anchor.

Ægean
A variant spelling of a word with a specific meaning of coming from or relating to the Culture usually characterized as Greek, Acadian, and/or Hellene, but regardless arising from the various cultural hot spots that occurred in the general vicinity of the Ægean penninsula and islands in the North Central Mediterranean Sea, starting approximately in the second millenium bce.

Ægis
A variant spelling of a word with a specific meaning of The Protection and Defense of Approval, the favorable conditions under which the Activity is to be carried out, and the Provision of Leadership and Guidance toward the specific goals of the Activity; in relation to the Body to which such referral is made of the Activity being under the Ægis of. May also be the Physical Representation of such, i.e. a Seal, Document or any other representation, whatsoever, determined by the Body providing the Ægis to which referral is made.

Ægyptian
A variant spelling of a word with a specific meaning of coming from or relating to the Culture usually characterized as Ancient and/or Pre-Dynastic Egyptian through what are called the first Dynasties, perhaps to the end of the "Old Kingdom".

ÆgyptoSumerian
A term used to refer to concepts and praxi which have roots in both the Ægyptian culture and the Sumerian, perhaps so entwined as to be difficult to tease out the various strains.

Æŋ'ġêᴌōñ
A phonetically constructed word based on the Greek root meaning messenger.

Æŋ'ġêᴌōñç
A plural of the above.

Æsthetic

Æsthetics
Field of Study of or relating to the valuation of The Beautiful as the prime priority. Such Field involves pure feeling, emotion and/ or sensation especially in contrast to ratiocination, or sensuous cognition.

Æthereal
Æthereal is a constructed word, with spelling to differentiate it from ethereal (resembling or having the characteristics of the element of ether, defined by unusual delicacy and refinement and of or relating to the regions beyond the Earth) although it does encompass those attributes with the additional implication of or relating to the non physical, perhaps unmanifested planes of existence and having to do with the Mægikal Currents or Energies thereof. Æther as a noun may represent the almost Matter of Mægik (Orgone to some).

Æthereal Arts
Æthereal Arts is a constructed phrase, parallel in manner of delineation to Visual (meaning capable of being input by the sight receptors, translated and transmuted by the Brain and processed by the part of the Mind and Consciousness that processes input from such receptors) Arts, except relating to the receptors and parts of the Brain, Mind and Consciousness that process input from receptors of the Æthereal frequencies.

Æ̃ñдя̄äṃēдȧ (nomenclature vulgaris: Andromeda Galaxy)

accelerate

acclamation

Accomplishing

ACCREDITATION (when considered as a Sacrament)
Garden of Life considers Accreditation a Pagan Sacrament. In the context of Sacramental functions, Accreditation, goes as far as any Spiritual Body may properly go in this arena, recommending certain Works as beneficial to familiarize oneself with, as having potential to stretch the Mind and/or the Spirit. It is not a statement of inerrancy, and implies no comparable list of "forbidden" Works. See also Taxonomy. In a preliminary description Accreditation may be characterized as being effectuated by the Formal Written and Archived Declaration acknowledging Spiritual Value of Persons, Places, Objects, Ideas, Systems and/or Processes. The Sacrament of Accreditation includes: the various preliminary phases of such process such as the suggestion and/or promotion of anything specific to be Accredited; the determination of Accreditation by the Tradition; and any announcement and/or archive of Formal Written Declaration of such determination. Accreditation must be delineated in the most precise wording possible. Frequently Accreditation is effectuated by issuing Statements of Accreditation as to the Spiritual Value of, for example various Cultural works and Artifacts: Literature, Visual Arts, Theatre, Poetry, Personality and so forth. Systems of categorization may be developed for processing these Statements, with an emphasis on clarity. The Establishment and Creation of Charters are a special case of Accreditation within a Tradition. The recognition of Individuals and/or any and/or all of their Contributions to the æternal Conversation of Civilization is an important instance of Accreditation. For Accreditations revolving around Individuals, categories may be developed to simplify the process of referring to such Accreditations but should in no case be allowed to obscure the Essential Individuation of such Persons.
Below please find the wording that Garden of Life uses in it's Articles of Organization to delineate this Sacrament:
Accreditation is defined (within the Temple) and characterized by the final stage of Formal Written and Archived Declaration acknowledging either an Attainment by Individual Members or Garden of Life's assessment of the Value, specifically Spiritual Value, of Persons, Places, Objects, Ideas, Systems and/or Processes. The Office of Accreditation processes both Accreditation of Ordination, Initiations and Classifications, and Certificates of Joining, Perfectioning, Passage, and/or other Celebration of Individual or Household character. The various preliminary phases of such process: suggestion and/or promotion of anything specific to be Accredited are included within the scope of the Sacrament. Garden of Life Accreditation must always be at the unanimous approval of the current Sitting Members of the Council of Elder Officiants, and must be delineated in specific language. Accreditation must always be in the Positive case of recommendation of Study or Perusal, and never in the Negative case of prohibition of Study or Perusal. Most generally this Sacrament is applied by issuing Statements of Accreditation as to the Spiritual Value of various Cultural works and Artifacts, for example: Literature, Visual Arts, Theatre, Poetry, Personality and Others. Systems of categorization may be developed for processing these Statements, with an emphasis on clarity. The Establishment and Creation of Charters are a special case of Accreditation, including specifically those for the Temple Offices, Glades, Orders, Enclaves, Guilds and Garden of Life Assemblies (in various Geographic Locales outside the originating area). The recognition of Individuals and/or any and/or all of their Contributions to the Æternal Conversation of Civilization is an important case of Accreditation. In these instances revolving around Individuals, categories may be developed to simplify the process of referring to such Accreditations but should in no case be allowed to obscure the Essential Individuation of such Persons. Accreditation of Garden of Life Doctrinal Statements, Position Papers, and/or Council of Elder Officiants' Constative Utterances is integral to the performance of the Office of Accreditation. All Garden of Life originated publications shall be issued with Statements of Accreditation. Ordinarily the Accreditation Process consists of Announcement at a Temple Celebration, with a Certificate of Authentication entered into the Archives.

Accreditation of Council of Elder Officiants' Constative Utterances of Opinion

Accreditation of Garden of Life Doctrinal Statements

Accreditation of Garden of Life Publications

Accreditation of Garden of Life Position Papers

Accreditation of Joinings, Perfectionings, Passages, and/or other Celebrations of Individual or Household character

Accreditation of Ordination

Accreditation of other Æsthetic Works and/or Sentient Activities

Accreditation of other Literary Works

Accreditations (when considered as a Sacrament)
The above type Sacrament, referred to in the plural.

accrued

acknowledge

acknowledging

acquires

Activity

Activity of the Temple Calling Procedure

Actualized
Manifested within the Consensus Reality of the Material Plane.

ADDITION OR REPLACEMENT OF SITTING MEMBER OF COUNCIL

adjudication

Adjunct

administration

ADOPTION

adversity

Advisorship

Advisory

Advocate
An Advocate when considered in an Officiant context, is an Officiant who ceremonially takes the side of a Celebrant, particularly in rites of passage and initiations, where the Werking is centered on an individual Celebrant.

Aeon see Ēäñ

Affiliations

Affirm

Affirmation

AFFIRMATION OF CLASSIFICATION (including INITIATIONS) (when considered as a Sacrament)
Garden of Life considers Affirmation of Classification a Pagan Sacrament. In a preliminary description Affirmation of Classification may be that it is an acknowledgment that a particular Individual Aspirant has attained a specific state recognized by that Tradition as having relevance to Spiritual Growth, including various types of Initiations. True Achievement of Levels of Initiation occurs within the Individual, however, a Tradition may Affirm and Certify the Accomplished Fact. The Affirmation of Classification usually includes a specifically designed Initiatory Werking to indicate the Tradition's Affirmation that the Individual has attained a specific goal in Consciousness Development. Formal Written Declaration of a Tradition's Affirmation of Classification for an Individual may be issued and/or archived, often upon completion of a Werking acknowledging such.
Below please find the wording that Garden of Life uses in it's Articles of Organization to delineate this Sacrament:
Formal Written and Archived Declaration of Extant Fact, often upon completion of a specifically designed Initiatory Werking to indicate the Temple's Affirmation that an Individual has attained a specific goal in Consciousness Development. Within the Doctrine of Garden of Life is the Belief that True Achievement of Levels of Initiation occurs within the Individual, however, the Temple does Affirm and Certify the Accomplished Fact. The Council of Elder Officiants will oversee the Structuring of Initiation Ceremonies for each of the Twenty-Three levels recognized by Garden of Life. The Office of Accreditation shall have the responsibility for considering and recommending requests for Initiations. The Council of Elder Officiants shall have the power to grant requests and/or nominations for an Individual to receive any of the Initiations and Affirm and Certify such Accomplishment. The Office of the Archives and the will keep copies of Member's Initiation Certificates in their respective members files.

AFFIRMATION OF ORDINATION (when considered as a Sacrament)
Garden of Life considers Affirmation of Ordination a Pagan Sacrament. In a preliminary description Affirmation of Ordination may be that it is an acknowledgment that a particular Individual Aspirant is Authorized to perform any combination of Officiant functions within that Tradition. For example: to Officiate at the Tradition's Celebrations, Werkings and/or Functions; to Administer the Tradition's Sacraments that require or utilize Officiation; and to perform any and/or all of the other functions, duties, rights, responsibilities and/or operations recommended by that Tradition. The Affirmation of Ordination usually includes a specifically designed Werking to indicate the Tradition's Affirmation of Ordination of that Individual as an Officiant, often as a Celebratory Circle. True Ordination occurs within the Individual, however, a Tradition may Affirm and Certify the Accomplished Fact. Formal Written Declaration of a Tradition's Affirmation of Ordination for an Individual may be issued and/or archived, often upon completion of a Werking acknowledging such.
Below please find the wording that Garden of Life uses in it's Articles of Organization to delineate this Sacrament:
Formal Written and Archived Declaration of Extant Fact, often upon completion of a specifically designed Werking to indicate the Temple's Affirmation that an Individual Aspirant is Authorized to Officiate at Garden of Life Celebrations, Werkings and/or Functions; to Administer Garden of Life Sacraments that require an Officiant and to perform any and/or all of the other functions, duties, rights, responsibilities and/or operations of an Officiant of Garden of Life. Within the Doctrine of Garden of Life is the Belief that True Ordination occurs within the Individual, however, the Temple does Affirm and Certify the Accomplished Fact.

Affirmations

affirmative

Affirming

Agenda

Ajna
the Ajna - Brow or Third Eye Chakra
      which relates to: Balance, Coordination, Mental Clarity, Psychic Abilities (especially Clairvoyance), Intuition, Wisdom
          and governs: the Brain, Nervous System, Senses, Pituitary Gland, Pineal Gland, Skull, and Eyes
              with this Colour correspondence: Indigos, BlueGreens, BlueViolets

Alpha Quadrant (nomenclature vulgaris: Alpha Quadrant)

Altar

alternates

Alternative Community Activities

Amelioration

AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION

AmerIndian
A constructed word referring to the Indigenous Cultures of the Americas to differentiate them from the Cultures of the Indian SubContinent.

Anahata
the Anahata or Heart Chakra
      which relates to: Love, Unconditional Love, and other Feelings and Emotions
          and governs: Heart, Blood, Circulatory System, and Lungs
              with this Colour correspondence: Greens and/or Pinks

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