Decans were assigned to each of the thirty-six star configurations that circled the sky just slightly south of the ecliptic.
Modern astrology is much more than horoscopes and zodiac signs. The divination practice is more sophisticated than what is seen at first…
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Astrology is enjoying a resurgence in popularity, especially among adults under 40. Maybe it’s the turbulent times we live in, as The Atlantic’s Julie Beck suggests, or how easily it can be memed. Maybe it’s all that fascinating symbolism dating back a c…
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When
you’re stuck inside most of the day, it can be difficult to fully appreciate
the bounty of the season. With the COVID-19 pandemic happening alongside the
thick of springtime, people all over are feeling the burden of watching the
beautiful world through…
Whether you view astrology as a useful guide, a curiosity, or a pseudoscience, the storm and shadow of retrogrades can offer useful lessons.
Astrology is enjoying a renaissance. Since the early 21st century, more people are digging into one of humanity’s olde…
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Listening to the right spiritual advice can refresh you and give you the confidence required to carry on in any endeavor.
Life sometimes has a special way of tossing surprises at you and making you feel like you need to hide under a rock for a few years. The mo…
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Before Ptolemy wrote about Capricorn, the Sumerians and Babylonians called it Suhurmash, which translates to “goatfish.”
Have you ever gone stargazing? As human beings, we often look for recognizable patterns in the world around us. That’s how our distant…
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Playing video games and meditation share a common mental component. Journalist Amelia Schmidt explains in a December 2016 Quartz piece that both activities involve the brain’s “flow state.”
How are you using your stimulus checks? CNBC’s Elizabeth Schult…
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The Greeks pioneered other important concepts that ended up in Western astrology, such as individual horoscopes, use of the rising sign, and horoscope houses.
Modern science dismisses Western astrology as a pseudoscience, but it’s enjoying massive popularity …
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What do you think of when you hear the word “idols? Maybe you picture singers competing on a reality TV stage for fame and prizes. Perhaps you imagine popular stars capturing the hearts of American teenagers. You may even think of scriptural passages decryin…
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Candles are actually a nice addition to a number of winter rituals for pagans.
The winter can be a long and harsh season. When the temperature plummets, plenty of people hide indoors to escape the chill. Unfortunately, depression and low spirits are also common…
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