A growing number of male witches are also joining the ranks.
Whether in medieval or modern times, the word “witch” has usually been applied to or reclaimed by women. Sadly, harmful stereotypes have surrounded the term for centuries, resulting in the deaths of m…
A mantra can be a powerful force for a person. Whether you are well-versed in Eastern teachings or not, you most likely have heard of mantras before. Etymologically, the word is a combination of the Sanskrit words meaning “to think” and “tool.” Literally sp…
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When the world is in bloom, you might want to pause and feel spring’s rebirth.
All religions have rituals associated with the arrival of a new season. For Christians, Easter marks the resurrection of Jesus and the rejuvenation this event brought to the world. Pas…
A spring cleaning to start off the season might be exactly what you need.
Spring is a season associated with renewal. After the harsh winds of the winter have held control of the land for months, people are ready to get back outdoors and enjoy some warmer weather. …
Who is Satan?
Whether you were brought up in one of the three Abrahamic religions or you heard about Satan from other sources, you might be familiar with the popular image of a villainous figure, horned and carrying a pitchfork, who tempts people or makes them suff…
Fasting is a practice that can be found in religious systems all across the world.
Religion is not always an easy concept to nail down. In fact, academics and scholars have argued for untold years about how, exactly, to define the word “religion.” In some cases…
Life can often seem like a complicated mystery. To make sense of it all, humankind has spent a great deal of time and energy crafting thousands upon thousands of religions. In many of these religions, the concept of rebirth is important. Though some spiritual group…
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Scholars and pagan revivalists alike are interested in bringing details and secrets of Mithraism to light.
In January 2018, the public was treated to a rare historical find below the streets of London. CNN reporter Katy Scott revealed that an ancient Roman temple c…