invocational

Invocational is an adjective describing something related to invocation, the act of calling upon a deity, spirit, or higher power, or to a formal calling upon authority or inspiration. The term is used in religious studies, liturgy, and occult writings to characterize rites, prayers, or language that explicitly seek the presence or assistance of a sacred or authoritative presence. Etymology: from Latin invocare, "to call upon," with the English suffix -al forming invocational.

In liturgical contexts, invocational elements appear at the opening of services, during blessings, or in rites of consecration, where participants or leaders invoke divine presence or grace. In Hindu, Buddhist, and other traditions, invocational mantras or prayers address specific deities or spiritual forces. In ceremonial magic and occult literature, invocational rites aim to summon entities or energies for guidance, protection, or power, often within structured ritual frameworks.

In literature and rhetoric, invocational language may be used to invoke the mood, muse, or authority, thereby framing the work’s purpose or seeking inspiration. The term is most common in scholarly writing about ritual practice, religious performance, or the analysis of invocation-centered texts.

Because invocational is specialized, it may not be widely encountered outside academic or occult contexts. When used, it usually signals a focus on the act of summoning or calling upon a power or source beyond ordinary discourse.