The Pagan Wheel of the Year is a dynamic spiritual calendar rooted in nature, seasonal change, and ancient celebrations. Adopted...
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The Pagan Wheel of the Year is a dynamic spiritual calendar rooted in nature, seasonal change, and ancient celebrations. Adopted...
Inanna, also known as Ishtar, was the ancient Sumerian goddess of love, fertility, and war....
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The vast, icy expanses of the Arctic are home to one of the world’s most fascinating and resilient cultures—the Inuit. Their mythology is a rich tapestry of spirits, shamans, and survival stories that reflect their deep connection with the environment. In the harsh and unforgiving Arctic, the Inuit have woven tales that explain the natural world, guide their daily lives, and sustain their community spirit. This blog post delves into the captivating world of Inuit mythology, exploring the roles of spirits, the significance of shamans, and the themes of survival that are integral to their beliefs. The Arctic Landscape: Shaping...
Many people think of Santeria as a strange and unwelcome mix of primitive pagan beliefs and Roman Catholicism. Many people feel the religion is a dangerous, maybe Satanic, form of Voodoo, complete with zombies, indiscriminate animal sacrifices, and other totems that make people from Western religious backgrounds uncomfortable. Santeria’s real meaning is significantly less scary. Santeria is a recognized religion with a long and illustrious history. Slavery was imported into the new world as a result of European colonization. Yorubas made up a large portion of the slave population (that territory lies in what is now a part of modern-day...
In the tapestry of ancient civilizations, woven intricately with beliefs, traditions, and stories, lie sacred places and rituals that form the cornerstone of their existence. From the grandeur of temples reaching for the heavens to the solemnity of sacrificial rites, these practices not only shaped societies but also offered a window into the depths of human imagination and spirituality. Join me on a journey through time and myth as we explore the sacred landscapes and rituals of our ancestors, with each step uncovering layers of meaning and mystery. The Temple: Gateway to the Divine In the heart of every ancient...
Carnelian catches your attention like the sudden fire of a sunset or the first flash of autumn color. Its bold energy makes you feel a rush of warmth and joy that stays with you. It is stimulating and gives you power. Carnelians have been used to protect and inspire people throughout history. They are known as stones of motivation, endurance, leadership, and courage. Carnelian is an orange variety of Chalcedony, which is a mineral in the same family as quartz. It is a glassy, see-through stone. It can be a light pinkish orange or a deep rusty brown, but its...
Empedocles, a fifth-century B.C. Greek philosopher, scientist, and healer, believed that all matter is made up of the four elements of earth, air, fire, and water. Earth and water are inwardly reaching elements, reaching up and out, whereas fire and air are externally reaching elements, reaching up and out. Tracy Marks takes a wide-ranging look at the earth, fire, water, and air, as well as the dynamic dual powers of love and strife, in her book Four Elements in Ancient Greek Philosophy. Her book takes the reader on a voyage through history, alchemy, and Carl Jung’s linkage of sensation, feeling,...
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