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We currently have 6 entries that begin with this letter.

  RECEPTIVE ENERGY [Pagan Terms]

The opposite of Projective Energy; magnetic, soothing, attracting
energy often used for meditation, promoting love, calm and quiet.

  REDE [Pagan Terms]

rule or law.

  REINCARNATION [Pagan Terms]

The belief that one has lived before in another lifetime.

  Rhiannon [Pagan Terms]

Welsh-Celtic mother goddess.

  RITUAL [Pagan Terms]

A focused mental/physical ceremony to either honor or thank one's chosen pantheon,
or to perform a specific magickal working or act.

  Runes [Pagan Terms]

Runes are the characters of the earliest known alphabet among the ancient nomadic tribes of Scandinavia and Northern Europe. Although used as letters, they also had symbolic meanings for use in magic. They have been found carved on rocks in many different countries, and were also carved or painted on small stones or pieces of wood.
An ancient practitioner who wished to "cast" a spell on someone would actually throw carved runes at the person. For purposes of divination, the runes would be thrown or randomly laid in a circle drawn on the ground.

Today, there are different runic systems in use, employing between 16 and 33 runes. Modern runic systems find relationships between runes, numerology, astrology, and geomancy.

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