What
happens after we die? This question is still being debated by scientists,
theologians, philosophers, and ordinary people. Yet for all our sophisticated
knowledge and reasoning powers, we still don’t have concrete answers. As
medical and scientific d…
Wicca is a modern yet officially recognized pagan religion that has spread and grown throughout Europe, North America, and parts of Africa. It has been represented in films such as The Craft and television series like Charmed. Many practitioners of Wicca refer…
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Myths are passed down from generation to generation.
Mankind
has long been a fan of telling stories. From the cave paintings scrawled by the
earliest humans to the long-winded tales spun by friends over a meal, the
desire to weave stories is strong in people. N…
Astrologers use synastry to try and predict a couple’s romantic compatibility.
If you’ve ever browsed astrology websites or newspaper horoscopes, you’re probably read about astrological compatibility. Cancers are most compatible with Virgo and Taurus,…
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Western civilization is influenced by Paganism in some pretty surprising ways.
You
may be surprised to learn that many holidays we celebrate have Pagan origins,
including several that are associated with Christianity. With Western culture
being relatively young…
Tarot is a popular hobby among Millennials.
Tarot
cards can be quite alluring to those who don’t know much about them. From the
intricate symbols to the meaning behind each card, there is a lot to unpack
from a simple tarot reading. Of course, the tarot is an…
Though a common occurrence elsewhere, there is a strange superstition in South Korea that sleeping with a fan on will bring about a person’s untimely death.
Whether you believe in them fully or not, it is hard to deny the influence that strange superstitions …
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Having a busy schedule is no excuse for neglecting spiritual practices.
Getting
in touch with your spiritual side is said to produce positive benefits. Whether
you are a member of a congregation and worship weekly or you repeat personal
mantras during meditat…
The world is a chaotic and unpredictable place. Between the stress caused by reading endless news stories and juggling your own real-life issues, finding inner peace can be difficult. While it can seem like the idea is a purely spiritual concept, there is evid…
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Our modern birthstones are roughly based on the stones in a Jewish high priest’s breastplate.
Do you know your birthstone? Perhaps you own some birthstone jewelry or
you’ve looked up your stone out of curiosity. Maybe you’ve wondered why and how
the…