Love is said to move mountains. In myth, it moves the heavens. Across civilizations—from ancient Greece to the temples of...
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Love is said to move mountains. In myth, it moves the heavens. Across civilizations—from ancient Greece to the temples of...
Quetzalcoatl is a deity in Mesoamerican mythology, revered by many cultures in the region, including...
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For years, the magnificent yellow-green Peridot has been neglected as a lesser gem because it is tiny, easily produced, and relatively inexpensive; it is frequently simply considered the August birthstone. For centuries, its popularity has risen and fallen. However, a recent revival is bringing to light what Peridot enthusiasts have long known: this is a genuinely exceptional stone. The Gemological Institute of America has dubbed peridot “the extreme gem,” and it is one of only two gems—the other is diamond—that are born of fire and brought to light by the powerful forces of earthquakes and volcanoes. While these Peridots are...
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...
Amber is one of the world’s oldest and most valuable gems, a “Gold of the Sea” produced by light and life, maintained by time, and washed up on the shores for humanity, a symbol of beauty, protection, and rebirth. It has been depicted as drops of the sun, tears of the gods, hardened honey, and sunlight solidifying, and it is as sought after today as it was in the most ancient cultures, having been used as far back as the Stone Age for its pleasing warmth of color, value in adornment, and magical and medicinal properties. Amber is an organic...
In the vast realm of Japanese mythology, there exists a dazzling figure whose radiance has captivated the hearts and minds of countless generations. She is Amaterasu, the goddess of the sun, whose divine presence illuminates the heavens and brings warmth and life to the world. With her rich history and significant role in Japanese culture, Amaterasu has become an iconic symbol of power, beauty, and benevolence. Join us on this enlightening journey as we delve into the depths of Amaterasu’s origins, her divine attributes, and her enduring legacy. Origin and Genealogy Amaterasu, also known as Amaterasu-ōmikami, holds a prominent position...
Wicca’s or The Craft’s origins are complicated, although traditional Wicca is rooted in so-called “British Mystery Traditions,” such as those of the Picts, who existed before the advent of Celtic consciousness, the Celts, and some Celtic Druidism. Wicca predates Christianity by about 28,000 years. A variety of archaeological finds show that Wicca’s history can be traced back to Paleolithic peoples who worshiped a Hunter God and a Fertility Goddess. Cave paintings from roughly 30,000 years ago portray a guy with a stag’s head and a pregnant lady standing in a circle with eleven other people. Modern American Wicca comes from...
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