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Major Arcana
noun • [ar•ka•na]
• 22 cards in the tarot deck which represent a spiritual higher life purpose

Mana
noun • [mah•nah]
• Universal life force
• Also known as prana, ki, and ch'i

Mandala
noun • [man•dah•lah]
• Sanskrit loosely translated meaning ‘circle’ representing ‘wholeness’ or the universe
• Symbol of infinite life and our relation to it.
• For more information see What is a Mandala?

Mantra
noun • [mahn•trah]
• A word or a sound consistently repeated as a focal point in meditation

Meditation
noun • [med•eih•tay•shun]
• A discipline of entering the mind into a deep state of relaxation
• May involve stilling the mind completely, or focusing on a singular word, sound or thought

Medium
noun
• A person with the ability to communicate with people who have crossed over into the spirit world (ie: with those who have died)

Mediumship
noun
• A form of communicaton with persons who have crossed over into the spirit world, ie: persons deceased.
• Communication conducted by a medium.

Meridians
noun • [mare•eih•dee•anns]
• In acupuncture, pathways associated with specific organs, which carry mana, or ‘universal life force’ throughout the body

Metaphysical
adjective • [meh•tah•fiz•eh•cal]
• Relating to metaphysics

Metaphysics
noun • [meh•tah•fiz•icks]
• A philosophy based on beliefs, thoughts and investigation of realities beyond the known physical and scientific world.
• Concerned with such topics as psychic development, mediumship, divination, the supernatural, the soul, life after death, reincarnation and telepathy
• Often considered pagan beliefs

Michael
• One of the four major archangels, along with Gabriel, Raphael & Uriel
• Archangel of protection: Patron Saint of Police Officers
• Seek assistance from Michael for protection & courage, & to release fear and negativity
• Also see “Guardian Angel” and “Archangel.”

Minor Arcana
noun • [ar•ka•na]
• 56 cards in the tarot deck which represent everyday aspects of life

Mysticism
noun • [meh•steh•siz•em]
• Belief in or pursuit of knowledge relating to things ‘mysterious'
• Belief system which goes beyond religion in seeking direct communication with one’s god or gods, rather than going through the middle-man of religious functionaries such as a priest or rabbi