Monthly Archives: October 2021

29Oct, 2021

Lunar Phases in Your Birth Chart

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The moon shown in its most famous lunar phase: full moon.

Astrology has always been a complex art, but public interest in it has grown more sophisticated. Many people now understand their birth charts and know their moon sign and house locations. Still, one important detail is often overlooked by both astrologers and…

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28Oct, 2021

Avatars in Hinduism

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An avatar riding an elephant.

Do supernatural beings dwell among us? We entertain this idea all the time, as proven by television shows like “Good Omens” and “Charmed.” It’s also a concept shared by the world’s faiths, ranging from Shinto to Christianity. In Hinduism, the gods …

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28Oct, 2021

Time and Its Cycles in Hindu Cosmology

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An hourglass marks the passage of time.

Throughout
history, humans have tried to understand the nature of time. It’s a question
that has stumped philosophers, scientists, and theologians for centuries. Some
insist that it’s an illusion, while others contend that it springs from quantum
entanglem…

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23Oct, 2021

A Closer Look at Secular Morality

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Four blocks spelling out "moral" and "ethical."

Over generations, countless people have put forth the notion that an individual’s moral compass is both created and dictated by religious beliefs. However, this is a narrow way of viewing the spectrum of human experience. The existence of secular morality ca…

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21Oct, 2021

Matsya: The Fish God Who Saved Humanity

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A depiction of Matsya, Vishnu's fish avatar.

Flood stories are found in cultures all over the world. You may have heard of flood tales from the Torah and the Epic of Gilgamesh, but did you know that Hinduism has its own flood narrative? Like many other flood myths, this one features a divine being, Matsy…

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20Oct, 2021

Stop Rationalizing and Live

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Two brains are represented by blocks: one is rationalizing, the other living

To feel spiritually whole, it is important to take time to become cognizant of yourself and your actions. When you analyze your behaviors, you allow yourself to examine how you feel about your life and how you live it. One of the biggest problems that most peo…

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