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....
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Orisha, the vibrant pantheon of deities within Yoruba religion, encapsulates the essence of nature and human experience. Among these divine entities, Oshun radiates the embodiment of divine femininity, love, and sensuality. In this exploration, we embark on a profound journey to unravel the essence of Oshun, delving into her captivating mythology, profound symbolism, and enduring significance in contemporary spirituality. Through this comprehensive examination, we aim to gain a deeper understanding of Oshun’s influence and how practitioners can forge meaningful connections with her energy in their spiritual endeavors. Origins and Mythology of Oshun Oshun’s origins are deeply rooted in the rich...
In all of its celestial hues, the majestic and holy sapphire is a stone of wisdom and majesty, prophecy, and divine favor. It is always linked to holy things and is known as the “gem of gems,” a treasure with a long history and tradition in almost every religion. In the ancient and medieval worlds, sapphires of heavenly blue represented the pinnacle of celestial hope and faith and were thought to offer protection, good fortune, and spiritual understanding. It was a sign of strength and power, but also of kindness and sound judgment. In Hebrew legend, both King Solomon and...
Once you’ve chosen the crystals you want to work with, it’s a good idea to learn about how to utilize and care for them. You don’t have to do much to use the power of your crystal; just having it on your person is enough to activate and tune it to your energy. You can also use them in more particular and specialized ways. Here are a few ideas for how you can put your stones to use: Cleansing and Recharging Crystal connection and ownership include keeping your crystal cleansed and energized. Crystals do a lot of energy work, and...
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...
While Halloween is observed on October 31, Día de Los Muertos is observed on November 2. Many of the communities that celebrate Dia de los Muertos also celebrate Halloween. The “Day of the Dead” is a tradition that started in ancient Mesoamerica, which is now Mexico and northern Central America. There, native peoples like the Aztecs, Mayas, and Toltecs held special holidays to remember their dead loved ones. Depending on whether the deceased was an adult or a kid, specific months were set aside for commemorating them. With the arrival of the Spanish, this way of remembering the dead became...
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