When people picture the symbol of medicine, they often imagine a staff with snakes wrapped around it. However, it’s important...
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When people picture the symbol of medicine, they often imagine a staff with snakes wrapped around it. However, it’s important...
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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The Powerful and Complex Hindu Deity Shiva is one of the most important and complex deities in Hinduism, the world’s oldest religion. He is also known as Mahadeva, the great god, and is one of the principal deities in the Hindu pantheon. As a god of contradictions, Shiva is both destructive and benevolent, wild and calm, austere and sensual. He is revered as the destroyer of evil and the transformer of the universe. In this article, we will explore the significance of Shiva in Hinduism, his various manifestations, and the rituals and festivals associated with him. Origins of Shiva The...
Since the beginning of human history, lapis lazuli has been one of the most sought-after gemstones. Its rich, heavenly blue continues to be a representation of majesty and honor, deities and strength, spirit, and vision. It represents wisdom and truth. Lapis lazuli was highly prized in ancient times for its exquisite hue and the priceless ultramarine dye it yielded. Its name is derived from the Latin words lapis, meaning “stone,” and lazhward, meaning “blue.” It is a rich medium-to-royal blue rock with gold specks made of several minerals, primarily lazurite, sodalite, calcite, and pyrite (pyrites). Lower-grade lapis, often known as...
The use of beads can be a contemplative and magical practice in many magical traditions and religious approaches. Of course, the Catholic use of the rosary is the best-known example of this tradition. Each bead on a rosary represents a prayer, which is counted in a specific order. A bead or knot on a prayer bead represents each of the Psalms, and some sects of Judaism have utilized them for many years. Prayer Beads from All Over the World If you’re a Pagan, you don’t need prayer beads that represent Psalms or other distinctly Judeo-Christian beliefs. However, Christianity does not...
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi has educated more than 40,000 instructors in Transcendental Meditation (TM) since 1958. These teachers have taught this easy, natural method to over six million people around the world, allowing them to achieve deep rest and connect with their inner wellsprings of creativity, vitality, and intelligence. The official Transcendental Meditation website, www.tm.org, provides this information. What happens when you meditate? The mind and body enjoy a unique level of peaceful alertness during TM practice. The body relaxes as the mind becomes more silent. The mind transcends all mental activity in the most stable level of consciousness to experience...
Tarot astrology is a system in which a reading of tarot deck cards can help you get through difficult times by reflecting on your history, present, and future. Because each card corresponds to a planet, element, or astrological sign, tarot is strongly linked to astrology. Tarot cards are used for divination, which is sometimes referred to as fortune-telling. Many psychologists, however, have utilized them as well, believing that the cards encourage patients to explore their feelings about themselves. This is accomplished by using the subconscious mind. Let’s say you’re aware that things at work aren’t going well, but you refuse...
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