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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In many cultures, the moon has a distinctively feminine connotation. Menstrual and lunar cycles are linked in much of our collective unconsciousness. Even one of its appellations (“Luna”) is the name of the Roman moon goddess. Yet you may be surprised to l…
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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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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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Everywhere one looks, advertisers are touting the next major superfood breakthroughs. While many items with the “superfood” label are packed with nutritional benefits, some consume them in the hope to stave off aging and live longer. Modern science hasn’…
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The autumn can be a gorgeous time of year. If you live in a part of the world where the seasons cause change, then the fall season usually means the leaves will be changing from their verdant greens to more fiery shades of red and orange. While it is a beautif…
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When people learn about astrology, they tend to focus on the fixed positions of planets, nodes, and luminaries. After all, natal and event charts are detailed snapshots of where these bodies were at specific moments. Yet these bodies’ movements also reveal i…
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To an astrologer, birth charts contain a lot of useful and relevant data such as planet, asteroid, and node positions. Celestial bodies’ relationships with each other also tell important stories about an individual’s personality and life path. Understandin…
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Veneration of the planet and nature has been a part of various religions and spirituality throughout history. While conservationists and environmentalists have long promoted practices that are good for Earth and its various ecosystems, adherents to earth relig…
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Throughout our multi-millennia history, humans have developed belief systems to help make sense of the larger world. These have resulted in several major religions from around the globe plus spiritual practices endemic to many smaller cultures. While reverenti…
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