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...
Quetzalcoatl is a deity in Mesoamerican mythology, revered by many cultures in the region, including...
In the vast tapestry of ancient mythology, few figures are as enigmatic and fascinating as...
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Delphi, nestled in Mount Parnassus, was a significant ancient site dedicated to Apollo and home to the Oracle of Delphi, where the Pythia delivered cryptic prophecies. Revered for over a thousand years, the Oracle influenced political and military decisions but declined with the rise of Christianity, leaving a lasting legacy in history and culture.
The gardens are brimming with goodies, the fields are bursting with grain, and the harvest is fast approaching. Take a minute to unwind in the heat and think about the forthcoming bounty of the fall months. At Lammas, also known as Lughnasadh, it’s time to start reaping what we’ve sown over the last several months and accept that the long summer days are coming to a close. Depending on your spiritual path, there are many different ways to celebrate Lammas, but the focus is often on either the early harvest component or the celebration of the Celtic deity Lugh. It’s...
How many of you have found crystals and gemstones to be enthralling? Were you enthralled by the idea that they could help you heal? Or were you simply awestruck by the beauty and majesty that their many colors, glitter, and magnetic presence elicit? Although you may find it difficult to believe, crystals and gemstones can have inherent healing capabilities that can be employed for that reason. And, despite the fact that there are still no scientific explanations for them, many people from varied historical and cultural backgrounds are advocating for their healing use. You can utilize malachite or amethyst if...
The Santera gods, orishas, are the spirits that devotees frequently communicate with. Different believers have different numbers of orishas. There are many orishas in the original African religious system from which Santeria derives. Alternatively, those who practice New World Santeria typically only work with a small number of them. Orunla The wisdom orisha of fortune-telling and human fate is called Orunla, or Orunmila. Orunla has just one “path,” or aspect, whereas other orishas have several. He is the only orisha in the New World who does not appear through possession (although it does sometimes happen in Africa). He is instead...
Obsidian is a protective talisman for those who dare to see—the past, the future, or one’s own inner demons and darkest secrets. Nature’s glass formed from volcanic lava and hardened so quickly that it had no crystalline structure. It has no restrictions or limitations and acts quickly and powerfully. Its edge can be razor sharp, and its dark, glossy surface can be polished into a cold, hard glass, a “mirror stone” for those willing to peer deep into one’s inner soul, the subconscious, to expose one’s shadow self—flaws, vulnerabilities, phobias, and all. Obsidian sees through everything. This shamanic stone can be...
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