1. A relative measure of the application of energy or the use of force, defined by relation e.g. greater or lesser, high or low, according to relationships with other powers in context. 2. Inherent, significant force, 3. In magical lore this word can also refer to a natural or celestial agent that governs one or more spheres of influence, such as a deity, archangel, or similar, named being or unnamed agents, e.g. powers that be or simply the powers.

The day to day, ongoing work that involves study, practice of skills, refinement of craft and principles, and real-life applications of one’s magic; praxis involves practice as both regular rehearsal for learning & improvement and consistent use within one’s life for the attainment of goals or performance of work.

A tenant of knowledge held to be either true or likely true until displaced by a better explanation. Often these are derived from axioms and modified as needed through experience and observation.

the hand (and arm) most apt in a person for sending or projecting energy or force; usually but not always the hand the person writes with and more often the arm/hand one throws a ball or uses a hammer with, should this limb be different from the writing hand.

the hand and arm that most naturally receives or takes in energy, usually the opposite of the writing hand and certainly opposite the hand one would throw a ball or use a hammer with.

A series of actions or behaviors performed in a specific order, often with symbolic meaning. Rituals can be religious or secular, simple or complex, and can be performed individually or in groups.