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The Tree of Life
The Tree of Life is an important symbol in nearly every culture. With its branches reaching into the sky, and roots deep in the earth, it dwells in three worlds-...
Abracadabra
The word abracadabra is known universally as the "magic word" of stage conjurers. What little know is that it is a word of ancient origin, used by genuine magicians from...
Ex Hex
This is cute- it seems a particular Shinto shrine in Kyoto has earned a particular reputation for aiding adherents in severing ties with unpleasant people, especially exes. The Mainichi...
Is Christianity Doomed?
The UK's Telegraph asks following a poll in which half of all Britons believe the religion, along with Judaism, will have disappeared from the country in a century's time. ...
Feast Of John the Baptist
Today is Midsummer, the Feast of John the Baptist, who in Christian tradition was the initiator of Christ....
Friday links: Solstice!
Summer solstice calls for some sun-worshiping celebrations Thousands due at solstice event Ancient traditions, rituals A war on the Summer SolsticeSummer...
The Witch's Knot
The Witch's knot is a common symbol in folk magic. The witch's knot is a symbolic representation of the knot magic practiced by witches in the middle ages, and was...
Marie Leveau
Today marks the 127th anniversary of the death of New Orleans "Voodoo Queen" Marie Leveau. Marie was one of the nineteenth century's most powerful spiritual leaders, a much sought-after...
A History of the Rosicrucians
Rosicrucian means in Latin, "of the Rose Cross." The symbol of the rose cross is ancient and layered with meaning. The origins of the Rosicrucian fraternity are even more shadowed.
The...
Baphomet
At first look, it appears ghastly-a grotesque sphinx like creature, with the head of a goat, cloven hooves, and the body of a nude woman. It is the Baphomet, one...
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