Though organized religion has long been the most dominant channel used by
people looking to get in touch with a higher power, it is far from the only way
to exhibit a spiritual side. For countless people across the world, religion is
more of a personal experie…
Religion in the Philippines
A key tenet of religion in the Philippines is the existence of multiple realms. The Visayas, Palawan, and Mindanao people hold that there are seven realms.
The world is packed with all types of new and ancient religions. In many cases, it can be difficult to la…
Read MoreBikram Yoga: Getting Started
When
you’re looking for a daily activity that helps calm your mind, lift your
spirits, and tone your body, yoga is an excellent option. Of course, there are
many different styles of yoga to explore. Which form you practice will largely
depend on the goals yo…
Vegetarianism in World Religions
The Jain Foodie reveals why Jain vegetarianism is one of the strictest forms: even root vegetables are proscribed because pulling them up harms tiny organisms and consuming them kills the entire plant.
For many people all over the world, religion serves as a gu…
Read MoreEmpty Houses in My Horoscope?
Empty houses prompt anxious responses in some people. For example, someone may believe that a vacant tenth house signals a lack of career opportunities
With its growing popularity and a wealth of information online, astrology has never been more accessible to e…
Read MoreSpiritual Practices for Everyone
It
is not always easy to define the word “spiritual.” While you might be someone
who feels connected to a higher power, you may also not think that any specific
religion is right for what you believe. When you do not have a defined
religion, it may seem th…
Shinto: Basic Beliefs and Practices
Shinto beliefs are diverse, but its fundamental principles are a core part of Japanese culture: purity, harmony, family respect, and collectivist-based altruism.
Japan is home to almost 127 million people and two major Asian religions, Buddhism and Shinto. Many…
Read MoreClear Your Mind While Trapped Indoors
To best your demons and stop feeling so stressed at home, go through storage spaces and get rid of what no longer serves a purpose in your life.
Cabin fever has a way of taking hold the longer a person is trapped indoors. Whether you find yourself alone or with…
Read MoreChiron: Astrology’s Wounded Healer
Western astrology owes a huge debt to the ancient cultures that helped create it: the Babylonians, Sumerians, Egyptians, and Greeks. Alexandrian scholar Claudius Ptolemy laid much of its groundwork in Tetrabiblios, a collection of astrology texts written in th…
Read MoreKali, the Hindu Goddess of Destruction
The goddess is usually viewed as the all-consuming darkness of death and the end of all life via a universal apocalypse.
Hinduism is the world’s third-largest religion and has been practiced for thousands of years. Interestingly, unlike a number of modern rel…
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