This is a short guide to all the terms commonly used in the spirit companionship community. If you have any questions about the words or definitions, please don’t hesitate to contact us! (Note: All of these definitions are made in regards to our personal practices, and may not always fit for everyone!) Last updated 10/23/2018.
Altar- A place to leave offerings to a spirit or deity.
Anchor- An item that a spirit uses to better connect with their companion. Definition by @will-o-the-witch (their post about anchors).
Astral- A name to that refers to any realm or dimension that is not ours.
Automatic Writing- Allowing a spirit to take partial or full control of your hand or arm to allow them to write. A method of spirit communication.
Banishing- The act of removing a spirit from a specific area.
Bilocation- A method of astral travel or projection that requires someone to split their attention between the physical plane and the astral.
Binding- A method of creating a a link between a spirit and an anchor and vessel. If properly done, a binding can be altered or destroyed by the spirit or companion if necessary.
Bonding- The act of spending time with your companion.
Calling- A feeling sent out by a spirit to show interest and draw a companion to them.
Channeling- The act of allowing a spirit to take partial or full control of a body part or full body in order to allow them to communicate. Often used in relation to automatic writing.
Companion- Interchangeable term to refer to a spirit or human in a companionship. Used in these definitions to refer to the human.
Companionship- The practice of working with spirits in a certain relationship format (friendship, mentorship, romantic, sexual, etc.)
Conjurer- Someone who conjures spirits.
Conjuring- The act of calling forth a spirit. Typically done in a non-invasive way that allows the spirit to show up only if they want to.
Contract- An agreement between a spirit and a human, often for an exchange of services for offerings or goods.
Discernment- Judging information to determine the accuracy and legitimacy of it.
Divination- Using tools or objects to predict possible outcomes or communicate with spirits.
Egregore- A thoughtform created from the thoughts and energy of multiple people.
Energy- Property of objects that can be transferred to other objects or changed in form.
Entity- Typically means a living spirit that did not appear due to a death. (IE. A spirit that was born on the astral and is still alive).
Exorcism- The act of removing a spirit from a specific area or person. Another term for banishing.
Familiar- A spirit or animal that acts as a guide for witches or those on a metaphysical path.
Ghost- A spirit that was previously living. Often used in regards to human spirits.
Guardian- A spirit that provides protection.
Guide- A spirit that helps guide someone through their path.
Horsing- Allowing a spirit to take partial or full control of a body, with consent. Similar to possession.
House Rules- Guidelines and rules created by a companion, to be followed by the spirits while they are currently in/at a specific location or working with them.
Interfacing- Interacting or talking with a spirit while channeling them.
Intuition- The ability to know something without previous exposure to the knowledge.
Keeper- Old term for a human companion. Not commonly used.
Keeping- Old term for companionship. Not commonly used.
Offering- A gift or item meant for a spirit.
Possession- The act of a spirit taking control of a body, either forcibly or with consent.
Servitor- Similar to a thoughtform, created to preform a specific task or job.
Spirit- A term used for both entities and ghosts. A non-corporeal being.
Summoning- Another term for conjuring.
Thoughtform- A thoughtform is a being created by a human using energy and thoughts.
Unbound- A spirit that is not currently bound to any anchor or vessel.
Vessel- An item that a spirit uses to better connect with their companion. Another term for anchor.
Visualization- Creating a mental image of something.
Warding- Putting up some sort of protections, often used to protect a specific place or person.
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