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...
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This is a ritual you can do after a pet has died. Obviously, you’ll need to make changes based on the type of pet you had, how they died, and so on, but you can use this ceremony as a starting point. If the pet belonged to the entire family, you might turn this into a collective rite. Things needed: The setup: To depict the four elements, arrange the salt, incense, candle, and water in a circle (or in any other manner you traditionally use). With each, place one of your four matching crystals. Light the candle and the incense....
The Chinese used to follow their own calendar based on lunar cycles before converting to the regular solar calendar of western origin. As a result, Chinese astrology is based on the traditional lunar calendar, which has twelve lunar cycles. In the Chinese zodiac, there are twelve different animals. Each zodiac sign has a full moon cycle that lasts from the new moon to the full moon. In a Chinese Zodiac year, there are twelve full lunar cycles. One animal, on the other hand, can last a year. As a result, a Chinese cycle lasts twelve years before repeating again. Unlike...
The Ancient Egyptian God of Death and Afterlife In the vast pantheon of ancient Egyptian gods, one deity stands out as the guardian of the dead and the ruler of the afterlife: Anubis. With the head of a jackal and the body of a man, Anubis played a crucial role in the religious beliefs and burial rituals of ancient Egypt. In this blog post, we will delve into the fascinating world of Anubis and explore the significance of this enigmatic god. Anubis, also known as Anpu, was one of the most revered gods in ancient Egyptian mythology. He was believed...
Maman Brigitte is a powerful and revered figure in the Voodoo religion, particularly in Haiti and New Orleans. She is known as the Loa of the Dead and is often associated with cemeteries, graveyards, and the afterlife. Her role in Voodoo is complex, multifaceted, and deeply symbolic, embodying both the terrifying power of death and the transformative potential of spiritual rebirth. In this article, we will explore the origins, symbolism, and rituals associated with Maman Brigitte in order to gain a deeper understanding of her significance in Voodoo religion. Origins and History Maman Brigitte’s origins can be traced back to...
If you work in aromatherapy, there’s a strong possibility you’ve come across the scent of myrrh at some point. Myrrh, like frankincense, is a resin that appears in a variety of religious and spiritual contexts. The most well-known of these is mentioned in the Christian Bible as one of the three gifts delivered by the Magi to the newborn baby Jesus (Matthew 2:11). After coming into the house they saw the Child with Mary His mother; and they fell to the ground and worshiped Him. Then, opening their treasures, they presented to Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Myrrh...
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