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...
The God of Creation Lord Brahma is one of the most important deities in Hinduism...
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In the heart of countless mythologies, there stands a tree—not just any tree, but one whose roots anchor the underworld, whose trunk bridges the realm of mortals, and whose branches cradle the heavens. This is the World Tree, the Axis Mundi, the cosmic pillar that connects all planes of existence. From the frost-rimmed leaves of Yggdrasil in Norse lore to the ceiba tree of the Maya to the expansive cosmic fig tree in Hindu cosmology, this sacred symbol speaks to humanity’s deepest longing to understand its place in the universe. Let us climb its bark, follow its roots, and see...
Celebrates the end of the harvest. Samhain, or the Witches’ New Year, occurs on October 31 (or May 1, if you’re in the Southern Hemisphere). You might honor the return of the King of Winter by celebrating the end of the harvest. Animal-honoring rites. Over thousands of years, man’s relationship with animals has evolved. Whereas they were formerly merely a source of food, they are today our companions. In a Samhain ritual, take a moment to respect the animal spirits. Ancestors are being honored. Many Wiccans and Pagans believe that honoring their ancestors is an important aspect of their beliefs....
Long ago, the god Osiris arrived in Egypt to rule as king. He brought new rules to Egypt and taught them how to farm properly and live peacefully in their villages. Osiris was a knowledgeable and powerful ruler who was well-liked and respected by the Egyptians. Unfortunately, his brother Seth was envious of his brother’s power in Egypt and devised a plan to assassinate Osiris and usurp his throne. Seth crept into Osiris’ bedroom late one night. Seth measured Osiris’s body from top to bottom and side to side, taking care not to wake up Osiris or his queen, the...
The Ruler of Winter Cailleach, the goddess of Scotland and parts of Ireland, is the incarnation of the dark mother, the harvest goddess, or the hag or crone figure. She arrives in late autumn, as the soil is dying, and is known as a storm bringer. She is often represented as an elderly woman with one eye, terrible teeth, and matted hair. According to mythologist Joseph Campbell, she is known as Cailleach Bheur in Scotland and Cailleach Beare along the Irish shore. Her name varies depending on which county and location she appears in. The word cailleach means “veiled one”...
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...
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