A Nigerian Folktale of Abundance, Greed, and the Cost of Wastefulness Long ago—before the first iron was forged in the...
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A Nigerian Folktale of Abundance, Greed, and the Cost of Wastefulness Long ago—before the first iron was forged in the...
Inanna, also known as Ishtar, was the ancient Sumerian goddess of love, fertility, and war....
In the vast tapestry of ancient mythology, few figures are as enigmatic and fascinating as...
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Take a look around you. Perhaps you come across a chair. This is a real chair that exists in both time and space. Yet, before it became a reality, it was only a thought. In reality, everything in the room started off as a notion in someone’s head. Your thoughts—your thoughts about what is feasible and what is not—have shaped who you are today and the reality you have created. Your spirituality, your purpose—who you consider yourself to be—and your beliefs and values all impact your ideas. Every day, a person is believed to have about 60,000 thoughts. That’s more...
I’m going to tell you about a straightforward kind of divination known as scrying. Get a reflective object of some kind, such as a mirror, a crystal ball, etc., as your initial step. This will actually give you a sneak preview of what’s to come if you continue on your current course. Now dim the lights and smoke some of your preferred incense. Only faint lighting, like that from a candle lit behind you, should be present in the space. Use a black cloth or fabric to cover the table you intend to use. Place your chosen scrying tool on...
Celebrates the end of the harvest. Samhain, or the Witches’ New Year, occurs on October 31 (or May 1, if you’re in the Southern Hemisphere). You might honor the return of the King of Winter by celebrating the end of the harvest. Animal-honoring rites. Over thousands of years, man’s relationship with animals has evolved. Whereas they were formerly merely a source of food, they are today our companions. In a Samhain ritual, take a moment to respect the animal spirits. Ancestors are being honored. Many Wiccans and Pagans believe that honoring their ancestors is an important aspect of their beliefs....
When we consider the suffering in the world around us, we notice many things that we want to heal and alter. Many of those issues appear to be beyond our power to influence and change. There is one aspect of our relationship with ourselves that we can alter. We have the ability to look deep within ourselves, getting closer to the truth of who we are. As a result, we transcend our personalities’ limitations, and the world around us begins to change. Joy and love radiate and spread like wildfire. Learning about your Higher Self is a powerful and loving...
Quetzalcoatl is a deity in Mesoamerican mythology, revered by many cultures in the region, including the Aztecs, Mayans, and Toltecs. He is often depicted as a feathered serpent and is associated with creation, fertility, and wisdom. Quetzalcoatl was believed to have taught humans various skills, including agriculture, weaving, and metallurgy. He was also associated with the planet Venus and was believed to have been responsible for the cycles of life and death. Quetzalcoatl’s influence can be seen in various aspects of Mesoamerican culture, including art, architecture, and religion. He remains an important figure in modern-day Mexico, where he is celebrated...
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