Humans have used wood as a natural resource for millennia. While deforestation threatens this resource, we still rely on it for fuel, furniture, paper, building construction, and more. When Taoist philosophy began developing in China over 2,500 years ago, fore…
Read MoreObeah: A West Indian Tradition
Obeah describes a set of spiritual healing and justice administration beliefs and practices created and developed by enslaved Africans primarily in the West Indies. Obeah traditions and rituals do vary among adherents, especially between the various nations of…
Read MoreSpirits of Plants and Wood
As the spring clears away all the cold and inaction of the winter, the world begins to show signs of life once more. Usually, the easiest way to tell the seasons are transitioning is by looking for the return of the buds and blossoms of local flora. In fact, m…
Read MoreTaking a Closer Look at the Baháʼí Faith
The Baháʼí Faith is a relatively young religion that has been around since the nineteenth century. Established by the Persian religious leader Baháʼu’lláh, this belief system is built upon the essential value of world peace and unity among various …
Read MoreSummer Practices for Modern Pagans
Enjoying the summer is a bit different than in years gone by. While the coronavirus is largely behind us, there is still a need to social distance and change the way people go about daily rituals. While you might not be able to gather with friends or go to lar…
Read MoreChristian Atheism and Agnosticism
Christianity is one of the world’s most popular and influential faiths. It’s one of the three major Abrahamic religions, and despite its various denominations and sects, it’s usually centered around the existence and divinity of God and Jesus Christ as d…
Read MoreAbsurd Deities Throughout History
Gods and goddesses are typically depicted as being a mix of benevolent and destructive. Though myths and names vary from culture to culture, the power harnessed by deities is usually used in grand and awesome ways. However, this is not always the case. For as …
Read MoreRising Signs: Your Face to the World
In an age guided by technology, science, and reason, it may be surprising to find people delving into astrology. However, interest in the divination method has gained popularity in the last several years. With many individuals exploring their planets and horos…
Read MoreMercury: Communication in Astrology
If
you know anything about astrology, you know that Mercury is the communication
planet. It also governs information, ideas, transportation, and our wits.
Astrologers say that your Mercury sign influences how you think and express
yourself. But how does that p…
Creating a Spiritual Self-Care Routine
In the last few years, there have been endless blog posts and social media stories about the importance of having a self-care routine. However, a large chunk of the information shared centers on taking care of yourself in a direct way. From hot baths with esse…
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