Traditionally the metaphysical study of the mind and the intellect. More recently, the term has become a catchword meaning just about anything having to do with spirituality and consciousness. A group known as the Institute of Noetic Sciences describes it as the way our beliefs, intentions, and thoughts have an effect on the physical world.
Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Sandra Kynes, author of several books, including The Herb Gardener's Essential Guide, Plant Magic, and the new Witches' Encyclopedia of Magical Plants, among many others.
Although a few old books...