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...
Quetzalcoatl is a deity in Mesoamerican mythology, revered by many cultures in the region, including...
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THE FEAR OF CRITICISM It is difficult, if not impossible, to identify how man gained this basic dread, but one thing is certain: he has it in a well-developed form. Some believe that this fear first appeared in man’s consciousness around the time that politics emerged. Others say it can be dated back to the inaugural gathering of a female organization known as a “Woman’s Club.” Another school of humorists attributes the origin to the contents of the Holy Bible, whose chapters are rife with scathing and harsh criticism. If the latter claim is right and people who take literally...
“How frequently should I have a tarot card reading?” There is no single answer. It depends on your objective, the type of reading you’re doing, and how you’re going to use it. If you want to know what is going to happen in general in the future, you could take a reading every six months or so, or even once a year. This type of reading typically includes a larger “spread” or “layout,” as Tarot readings are known. This provides a larger view of trends that may be at work around you. It typically informs the reader whether they are...
The God of Creation Lord Brahma is one of the most important deities in Hinduism and is the god of creation. According to Hindu mythology, Brahma is responsible for creating the universe, including all living things and the natural world. He is often depicted as having four heads and four arms and is typically shown holding a lotus flower, which symbolizes the unfolding of the universe. In Hinduism, Brahma is considered one of the three main gods, along with Vishnu (the sustainer) and Shiva (the destroyer). His consort is Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and creativity. Lord Brahma plays an...
As the “Stone of Opportunity,” green aventurine is regarded as the luckiest crystal, particularly for manifesting fortune and wealth or for boosting advantage in contests or games of chance. With its positive energy, it is a fantastic ally for increasing one’s chances in any circumstance, including a first date, a tax audit, or even getting a promotion. To gain from it, one needs to be close by. But this lovely stone does more than just draw good fortune; it also creates the right conditions, making “opportunity” inescapable. In order for fresh growth to occur, green aventurine releases old patterns, routines,...
The Celtic Tree Calendar is a twelve-month calendar divided into thirteen lunar divisions. Instead of following the waxing and waning lunar cycle, most modern Pagans adopt fixed dates for each “month.” If this were done, the calendar would ultimately go out of sync with the Gregorian year because some calendar years have 12 full moons and others have 13. The current tree calendar is based on the idea that letters in the old Celtic Ogham alphabet are related to different types of trees. Although you are not required to pursue a Celtic path to celebrate the Celtic tree calendar months,...
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