How To Honor Your Wicca Deity
Wiccan Practitioners usually have an altar in their home (inside or outside) where they honor the Goddess and God. Certain Wiccan groups believe that the Deities are all one although they may be worshipped as separate entities or energies. The altar usually includes figurines, candles and sometimes tools that represent the Deities. The Deities are invoked with mental powers and invited to stay for the rituals. After the spell, the Deities are thanked and their energies are allowed to leave. The energy of the Deity is believed to exist in the figurines or candles during the time that they are invoked and allowed to stay. Wiccans often celebrate the existence of the power of the Deities in[..]
Wiccan Beginner Guide To Spell Casting
Whilst Wicca initially started off as one of the new mystery religions, the majority of current generation Wiccans decided that it was best not to continue working under a blanket of mystery. Hence information about Wicca is abundant - in books, articles and on the Web. There are no secrets anymore. Even the key to it all lays open and exposed, namely that all things (people, animals, plants, rocks, water etc) are connected and that Wiccans, because of this connection holds all things sacred. Anybody can practice the religion, art and science of Wicca. Externally, it merely requires a willingness to work hard to learn the many, varied aspects of the Craft and internally, a dedication to[..]
What Are Magick Potions, And What Are Their Possibilities?
Magick Potions are mixtures of herbal ingredients, oils and other substances that have magickal properties. In earlier times, the recipes for making such potions were protected from the attackers who were bent on destroying magickal ways of life. To keep them safe, the recipes were concealed using strange code words for each ingredient used. When the Greek magickal papyrus was found, many of the names were decoded. Dioscorides (40-90AD) was a physician in ancient Greece who wrote De Materia Medica which detailed all the plants and herbs that had magickal and healing properties. Around the same time or earlier, the Ayurveda philosophy of holistic healing was founded which includes[..]
Spells and the Unwritten Laws Surrounding Them
It is with the hands of the powerful spell caster whether he or she would execute good or bad spells. However a person may want the caster to do something for her but if the caster will choose not to follow, nothing will happen. This is why the present spell casters, like witches and magicians and the others gifted with these rare powers, are bound by rules commanding them not to do bad spells. There is still an ongoing argument as to where should binding spells be appropriately categorized. However, as previously said, it is entirely the spell caster's decision how she or he will use their powers. In the other parts of the world, in Egypt particularly, the execution of spells to deliver[..]
Make Free Love Spells Work for You
If you are the type of person who enjoys the make believe world of fairies and goblins, you can use free love spells to meet your prince charming. The spell might help you in leading a fairy tale life just like in your dreams. Wiccan Love Spells Wiccan teachings particularly emphasize the mystic associated with love spells and is noted among the most renowned pieces of this line of work. This teaching believes that you need to hold on to magic in happenings both ordinary and otherwise. Wiccan teachings date back to many centuries and the tradition has a loyal following that benefit regularly from its practice. It is believed that those who practice it are able to recognize a different[..]
Fun Halloween Parties
Halloween celebrations are easy to make fun for everyone. The holiday is an ample opportunity to get all of your friends together and celebrate in a different way than you are used to. Halloween parties are often held amidst decorations to a haunted house theme. Children's eyes light up when Halloween menu items include the likes of tomato soup changed to vampire soup, spaghetti served up as cemetery worms, and witches fingers made of breadsticks tipped with sliced almonds. Halloween celebrations are my all time favorite to throw! Both children and adults get a little scare, eat some great food and enjoy a night with friends! Halloween celebrations are also organized in schools, which[..]
Love Potions, Charms and Such - For Valentines
Back in the days when I co-owned an herb shop at a renaissance faire, a great many of our sales would be used as components of amulets, talismans, potions, charms and spells. More often than not they were used to draw love to the one purchasing the herbs. The only other purpose that even came close was the drawing of money or success. As little children we learn to pull the petals from daisies to learn if "he loves me, he loves me not". Twisting an apple stem while reciting the alphabet tells the first letter of the future spouse's name. On and on - so many ways to learn of that one true love. And lets not forget leap year. According to tradition, women proposing to their chosen mates[..]
How To Return Your Lover or Ex With A Real Love Spell Casting
Many times when we lose a lover we try everything possible to get them to return. We call, we write, we text we e-mail etc. We pour our heart out to get our lovers to return. All too often, these methods are in vain and we are left standing alone with a broken heart wondering what went wrong. How Can You Effectivly Return Your Lover Fast? When your Ex lover leaves and you are left with a broken heart you are left with very few choices to effectivly get them to return and fix the relationship once and for all. You probably have used them all and exhausted them. OR HAVE YOU? To return your lover or bring back your ex you have called, txt, e-mailed, sent messages through friends[..]
One of the faction groups and armies in the human political group is the Warhammer Online the empire army. It has a strong and well- built resemblance in congruence with Holy Roman Empire in terms of language, location, society, and culture. The Empire army is remarkably akin with Warhammer 40,000's Imperium of Man. Avid gamers have constructed Warhammer Online the empire guides to help out newbies and other players to both play as and fight against them. Characteristics: They bear a resemblance to European History similarly compared to Warhammer setting. It has lots of add ups and elements like the existence of non-human races and magic charms and spells. In the Old World, the Empire[..]
The Greater Sabbats
The Greater Sabbats are religious festivals celebrated at more or less equally spaced intervals throughout the year. The term Sabbat originates from the Abrahamic faiths with Hebrew origin and has been adapted by followers of modern Wicca to describe the festivals of the year. There are a total of eight Sabbats in the Wiccan calender, four of which are greater Sabbats, and four lesser. The four greater Sabbats are linked to the four seasons and are celebrated at times when the seasons change. They are also referred to as cross-quarter days, moon Sabbats or Fire festivals and are most closely associated with ancient Gaelic feasts. They are celebrated today on set days of the year by most[..]
The Samhain Sabbat
Traditionally, Samhain (All Hallows Eve, Halloween, Hallowmas, Samhuin, etc.) actually occurs on or around November 5th of each year in the northern hemisphere; this is due to the precession of the equinoxes or the slow westward motion of the equinoxes along the Sun's plane (ecliptic); depending on one's geographic location, this harvest festival may be celebrated between October 31st and 5th. Samhain begins the winter quarter which ends with Imbolc (Imbolg); is the third and final harvest festival representing the end of the cycle with rebirth coming during Yule; and is a point in time for divination and honoring the dead (ancestors). In addition, Samhain begins at sundown on October[..]
Journey Into the Shadows - The Program
Visualize 12 people in a darkened, womb-like room, screaming, jiggling and shaking, pounding on their lower abdomens with fists. The music and screeching are excruciatingly loud; the floors vibrate to the beat of tribal drums. Strange that the only audible sound is that of each person's voice ringing and buzzing inside their own ears, while the ambient noise of the room opens spaces deep inside their bones. That's where I was in January, at a holistic healing course performing some combination of these exercises every morning for three hours, 8 days in a row. It was miraculous. Daily I experienced a deeper relationship with myself than each previous day. Through these exercises and more,[..]
Celtic Crosses - An Ancient and Powerful Symbol
The cross of the Celts and Celtic Christianity is a symbol of beauty and also a possessor of many meanings. It resembles a traditional Christian cross, with a circle drawn around the joints of the two arms of the cross. It is regularly referred to as the Irish Cross or the Cross of Iona (both an island and a Gaelic name). One feasible meaning of the cross is the unity of two types of belief systems. The cross symbolizes Christian belief, while the circle symbolizes a pagan moon Goddess. This coincides with the Irish legend, that St. Patrick introduced this symbol when trying to convert the pagan people of the Emerald Isle. Some say that the circle actually represents the Sun, another[..]
How To Incoporate Practical Magic Into Your Daily Life!
and more people these days are turning to witchcraft, paganism and wiccan spiritual practices as more meaningful and inclusive forms of religion. Since the printing of Gerald Gardner's Witchcraft Today, thousands have discovered the power it can have. Although we live in a highly modernized, technological world, the ancient wisdom and knowledge that is imparted through witchcraft is still relevant today, if in fact even more so, since it is a peaceful, inclusive and deeply conscious tradition, that reveres the earth and earthly cycles. In this day and age, which is dominated by war and wanton environmental destruction, witchcraft offers a gentle nonviolent alternative way of making sense[..]
Tauren Warriors, The Best?
We probably all go through a debate in our minds as to which race to choose when starting a new toon, and Warriors in particular seem to feel overwhelmed with the choices they have. Want a Mage as Alliance? Go a Gnome, of course. Want a Marksman Hunter as Horde? Go the ranged happy Trolls. But for Warriors on the Horde side, race choice is difficult, so here's my thoughts on the Tauren for those of you on the fence. Before I begin - let me say this: It doesn't matter which race you choose - you'll be effective in any spec. Just choose a race you like! You power gaming stat counters out there that just want pure power, read on... and anyone who is torn between two (or three) choices, and[..]
Choosing a World of Warcraft Character Class
Have you ever thought which class in WoW is the best? You'll find that every character class has its pros and cons. Sometimes, the character might get over powered because of an update but normally it gets fixed in a couple of days. If you are good at WoW then you can understand that. If you can play a particular character better than other characters then that means you are better than other players when it comes to playing with that particular character. Let's take a look at each class: ROGUES: Rogue is the best character when it comes to destruction. They can level very fast and also kills at a rate faster than any other character. There are many guides available online but quest will[..]
Christmas Trivia Questions About Santa Claus - Who Are You Mr. Santa?
Just about everyone in the world knows that jolly toy-bearing Christmas figure from the North Pole, but how much do we really know about him? The character we all love so much was actually created by mixing together several ingredients including the memory of an important Christian saint, the practices of North European Shamans, and the marketing wits of an all-American mega brand. Here are a few quick trivia questions about our beloved Santa. Q: Where does the name Santa Claus come from? A: The name Santa Claus was derived from Sinterklaas, the Dutch term for the ancient Christian figure of Saint Nicholas who was famous for his generosity to the poor (more about him later). The Dutch[..]
Salvia Drug Salvia Divinorum Plant Salvia Leaves
Interested where to buy kratom? Where to buy Salvia? And are there legal ways to get high? In this article I will endeavour to address once and for all, every human beings demand to get intoxicated! Yes you read that right EVERYONE deep inside has the motivation to get high. You see that everyday when you pamper in your precious passion, romance and yes even chemical intoxications, which is the stress of this article. Legions of people are standing in the dark not seeing they are unnecessarily risking everything just to have that temporarily fix. But that doesn't have to be the situation anymore! For thousands of years Shamans,tribesmen have utilized ethnobotanicals or these historic[..]
Alliance Shaman Leveling Guide
The Alliance Shaman - also known simply as a Draenei - is a relatively new addition to the game, an increase in the availability of every class to both factions that occurred in the Burning Crusade expansion pack. For that reason though, you may experience difficulty finding a solid Alliance Shaman Leveling Guide because so few guides were written just for Draenei to make their way through all that new content out on Azuremyst and Bloodmyst Isles. Check out our Alliance Shaman Leveling Guide below for some useful tips on leveling your Shaman in the Alliance faction: Alliance Shaman Leveling Guide The first thing you should look for in an Alliance Shaman Leveling Guide is the presence of[..]
Horde Shaman Leveling Guide
The original exclusive for the Horde faction is that of the Shaman - only available to Orcs, Trolls and Taurens when the World of Warcraft first launched back in 2004. Since then, Draenei have joined the ranks of Shaman and have taken to the role nicely. However, Shamans still remain one of the biggest draws for the Horde players out there and for the most part the rest of the WoW community has ignored the necessity of specific leveling techniques built for Horde Shamans alone. For that reason, there are multiple different ways in which a specific Horde Shaman Leveling Guide can go a long way in helping any Shaman player speed their way through the game's content. Check out our Horde[..]
Shaman Pvp – The Spiritual Healers And Leaders
The Shaman pvp are said to be the spiritual healers as well as leads of their tribes. Their role in the World of Warcraft is mostly limited to healing their allies who are short of either energy or health. The Shaman do a little bit of every thing and hence are considered vital in the World of War quest. They are able to heal their own classes by spells and can also resurrect players once the battle is over. The most amazing feature that they have is the ability to convert into a ghost Wolf in order to travel fast. This is further explained in the shamon pvp guide. Another mesmerizing option is the ability to walk on water and cast a spell quickly without any lag in time. They can also[..]
Big Congratulations to Paragon to be the first guild in the world to beat the Lich King in 25-Heroic mode! This is a really big achievement, as the fight seems to be extremely difficult and not forgiving even the smallest mistake. This kill is much discussed in the gaming community at the moment, especially with the guild Ensidia not succeeding in getting this world first kill before Paragon even though they have said that they don't see competition in the face of Paragon when it comes to who will get the first Lich King kill. This kill was also done with 5% buff which proves it possible, even though Blizzard is planning to implement 10% and 15% buffs in the upcoming weeks to make the[..]
World of Warcraft Guide - Shaman - Jump Start Your New WoW Shaman
Congratulations, you have chosen to play a Shaman. If this is the first time you have played a Shaman you should find this information helpful to help get you going. Here we will give a general overview of basic Shaman play and some points on getting your Shaman on it's way too the higher levels A.S.A.P. If your interested in playing a character that can pretty much do it all, then the Shaman is the class for you. The Shaman is the most versatile character class in World of Warcraft. Not only does the Shaman have healing capabilities and magical properties, but it is able to hold its' own in hand to hand combat, is able to use buffs, can do damage over time magic, and can use many[..]
Shaman PvP Guide - How to Be Effective in PvP
Most of the players in World of Warcraft don't know how to "extract" the maximum potential of their shamans in PvP. Therefore, I decided to write this shaman PvP guide, to make everyone understand all the aspects of playing this class in arena or battlegrounds. In this article I will reveal the role of a shaman in any PvP situation. The basics of playing a shaman in PvP As a first step of this shaman PvP guide, I will focus on the basic characteristics of the gameplay that a shaman must perform in PvP. No matter the spec, the first thing that a shaman must know for arena is how to use the totems at maximum, in order to improve his contribution in a team, as well as his team mates[..]
Shaman PvP Guide - The Helping Hand You've Been Waiting For
Got yourself lost in the many spells and abilities a Shaman has? Want to PvP but don't know how to do it right? A Shaman PvP guide can always give you the strategies and tactics you need to make a stand in PvP battles. In this article you will find some basic gameplay tips you need if you are having trouble with your Shaman. Shamans can do very well in PvE. Because they have heals and damage they can get instance groups pretty easy. They can also put down a large variety of totems which makes them ideal for killing some tough mobs. When it comes to PvP, you have to know what to do and when. A Shaman PvP guide can show you how to play your class in every type of group you might get into[..]
WoW Shaman Information - Skills and Attributes (Considering to Play As a Shaman)
The shaman is an extremely adaptable hybrid class that can play the role of a warrior, a mage or a healer. The shaman works to enhance all the members of a party while not being particularly focused on any particular aspect of the game. What a shaman does will depend solely on the player's style of play and more specifically on how said player chooses to distribute his character's talent points. Here is some wow shaman information:o Shamans can specialize in being DPS casters, melee DPS, or healers.o The shaman's buffs come in the form of totems which cannot be moved and that have HP, when they're summoned on the ground by the shaman, they will provide him and his party with various[..]
WoW Shaman Guide - Abridged Version
You might need a WoW shaman guide if you are a beginner in Wow or new to World of Warcraft in general. To begin with only the Horde could play shamans, but with the introduction of the Burning Crusade alliance also can play them. A quick WoW shaman guide Shamans are a hybrid class. Hence the talent tree specialization a player chooses determines where the character’s strengths lie. Shamans can be healers and causers of damage. The majority of the shamans strength comes from using totems. Shamans are able to place 4 totems at a time, but they stay fixed in the spot where they are placed. Alone or in a group situation, enhancement shamans in particular can cause maximum damage with[..]
Shamans or shammies as they're referred to in the game, are some of the best all around classes in the game, they can be above decent DPSers, both melee and magic, and they can be really good healers. Shaman healers work great in any healing position in the game, whether they're in an instance group doing a 5-man dungeon, or on raid healing in a 10-man or 25-man raid. It should be mentioned that they don't work very well when it comes to tank healing in raids, but with the additions to the resto tree in Wrath of the Lich King that isn't necessarily the case anymore Shamans have the best multiple target healing spell in the game, Chain Heal, this is what makes them great for healing a[..]
WoW Shaman Leveling Guide
If you have been playing a Shaman in World of Warcraft, you already know that your character is very popular and extremely powerful, especially when you play in a group. With their combination of healing and combat abilities, they end up being quite useful in raids and party settings, especially with their power to resurrect other group members. The question, however, is how can you get the most out of your Shaman? Firstly, a good WoW Shaman Leveling Guide can assist you vitally. A quality guide not only teaches you handy hints on how to play, it will also provide you with general strategies to keep in mind while doing so. The WoW Shaman Leveling Guide can go a long way towards getting[..]
Prehistoric Doctors Would Have Appreciated Cheap Landau Scrubs
Did medicine men wear scrubs? Of course, they did not. However, the essence of the doctor's goal-to cure his or her patient, was the same. Throughout human history, doctors have had different roles and used different treatments. While the earliest doctors lacked the breadth of knowledge that today's doctors possess, their mission was to make ill or injured people well again. THE DOCTORS BEFORE WRITING The Stone Age included the first "doctors." Okay, we should use the term "doctors" loosely. The doctors were actually medicine men known as "shamans," who practiced a very primitive form of medicine. Instead of going to medical school, as today's physicians do, the shamans learned their[..]
World Of Warcraft Shaman Guide - The Totem Wielding Warrior Mage
While looking through a world of warcraft guide on Shamans you might end up wondering whether you are reading a medley of world of warcraft guides involving warriors, mages or any healer class. You might even confuse Shamans for Druids, for the simple reason that just like Druids, Shamans are a hybrid class capable of healing, tanking and casting. Then you might read in forums and other online sites, that they are not as good in these abilities as the classes that specialise in them. However when you consider that Druids can heal in tree form or that they can tank as bears, or give damage when turning into a cat, remember that Shamans is able to do all of of this at the same time[..]
Wrath of the Lich King has finally arrived and most of the players are probably already level 80 and gearing up for raids. The following guide is written after countless people on my realm asking me questions about enhancement shamans and I thought of writing one for the general WoW population that might be interested in enhancement shamans. Without further delay, lets get on to the main part of this article. Blizzard has modified / shifted some of the shaman's talents and it resulted in some insane DPS potential of enhancement shaman. And the best part is the DPS potential of an enhancement shaman scales rather good with the right gearing and raid setup ! How so ? Some of you might[..]
Wow Shaman Arena Pvp Guide - Guide To Dominate Arena's With Shaman
Need a good Wow Shaman Arena Guide? Check out this article for some tips that will really help you out and give you an advantage over your enemies. Shamans are one of the most versatile classes in the game. You can do almost anything as a shaman, and you can do these things better than most other classes. This is really unique. Also, remember that you can take a beating pretty well because of your armor. This is unique to Shamans (as they have a shield, too,) and really can help you to win arenas very easily. Pick Your DirectionYou really have to know what direction you're going to head in if you want to be good at arenas. You can't wing it or change it up too much. You[..]
10 Reasons to Make a Shaman
1. Shamans are the only class who have the ability to call forth totems. The Shaman's totems are extremely useful in any situation, whether they need more spell damage, more armor or need a movement restriction to get away from mobs. Totems are probably the number one perk to playing a Shaman. 2. Shamans have three unique specializations. Shamans can be an adept healer, a melee DPS and a caster DPS. All three are very useful in group and raid situations. For example, Restoration specialized Shamans have a powerful mana regeneration totem as well as a shield they can cast on the tank that will proc heals when hit. The melee DPS specialized Shamans can boost your other melee DPS by using[..]
World Of Warcraft Shaman Guide
If you're looking for gaming and personality info about the magical Shaman, then you have found the WOW Shaman Guide for WOW gamers. Shamans are the spiritual kingpins of their clans and clans. This personality class of WoW is the guru of the elements and enchanting spells. They cast spells and use totems to heal or increase the potency of their allies during battles while unleashing the ferocity of the elements upon their foes. Shamans can use huge two-handed weapons in battle and wear medium armor for defense. They are the multi-talented class of WoW that goes to combat, hurling elemental bolts of lightning against their adversaries, and help restore their allies health and mana[..]
A Quick Guide to Playing the Shaman in World of Warcraft
This is a quick overview on playing a Shaman. Shamans are spiritual leaders of the orcs, trolls and Tauren. Being a very balanced class, a shaman has many skills, although they may not be as specialized as other classes. Shamans can not only fight well in combat, they can heal themselves and others, cause direct or damage over time. Shamans can not only melee and cast spells, they also have something unique only to them. Totems are something only the shaman's can use but everyone can benefit from them so long as they are in the party. Totems give an AoE buff around them ranging from reduced damage to mana regen to even extra attacks! Shamans must quest to obtain their totem, each[..]
World of Warcraft - Fighting to Level 80 With the Shaman Class
The path to level 80 is long, but what is after is even longer until the next expansion World of Warcraft: Cataclysm comes out. Right now, most of the game content is at level 80 - Heroic Dungeons, Raids, Arenas, daily and weekly quests and such. Reaching level 80 is an important point in everyone's game play, as at level 80 it is time to choose a spec, make your enchants and work towards obtaining the proper gear for your class. The shaman class is one of the so-called hybrid classes and as such can be very versatile - a shaman can fill the role of ranged dps (Elemental Shaman), melee dps (Enhancement Shaman), or a healer (Resto Shaman). This means that you will benefit from various[..]
Popularity of Celtic Spirituality
Celts are an ancient tribe that inhabited most part of the Northern Europe between 800 BCE and 400 CE. Their unique culture has always attracted attention of people. Especially interesting and popular is Celtic diversity - Celtic spirituality. Celtic religion is appreciated and honoured by all Christians: Catholic and Protestant. They are interested in different sides of this religion but it goes without saying that Celtic culture should be observed and analysed. Celtic spirituality has some distinguishing features, one of them is its diversity: it combines polytheistic and monotheistic features, earthy rituals and transcendental mysticism. The appearance of Celtic spirituality is dated[..]
Pink Moon April 2010
The April Moon gets its name from one of the earliest widespread flowers of spring, the herb,moss pink according to the Farmer's Almanac. Other names are Full Sprouting Grass Moon, Planter's Moon given to it by the Colonial Americans, Peony Moon by the Chinese, Moon When Leaves Return in Scattered Formation by the American Sioux Indian, Seed Moon by the English medieval, and Awakening Moon by the Neo Pagan. By whatever name, this Full Moon phase occurs during spring with its unique characteristics. Where Mother Earth Goes, So Do We Mother Earth began her great new adventure, her yearly trek around the Sun on March 20, which was heralded by the Vernal Equinox. It is a whole new experience[..]
Linking the Divine to Earthliness - Lucky Charms, Amulets, and King Solomon Seals
For generations, the main aspiration of mankind was to obtain luck and success. This ambition has lead people to seek the help of sorcerers and fortune-tellers, in order to amend their lives and destiny. The tradition of using lucky charms and amulets is common to most religions, cultures and nationalities, from historic times to modern civilization. People have always been looking for earthly link to spiritual properties by using lucky charms and cameos. The use of charms and cameos has a variety of manifestations and forms. Charms are used to enhance prosperity, success, marriage, health, finding companionship, restoring lost love and happiness. They served as a remedy for security,[..]
Charles Leland American Folklorist - Author of "Gospel of the Witches"
Charles Leland was an American folklorist and humorist. He traveled extensively across America and Europe and became an avid fan of folk linguistics and folklore. During his life he published a variety of books on folk traditions and on European and American linguistics. His most known work was Aradia, or Gospel of the Witches. The Aradia was created in 1899 and attempts to portray the rituals and beliefs of an underground witchcraft tradition in Tuscany at the time. Leland claimed that this religious tradition had been around for centuries but had remained unknown until his discovery in the 1890s. The book later became one of the foundational texts of the Neopagan witchcraft movements[..]
The Building of the Great Pyramid
GEOPOLYMERIZATION: 'Rock-making' in Peru or Giza has much to offer the engineer who will see how these otherwise undescribable marvels were achieved. Indeed the whole situation is almost hard to believe when you see how much evidence of great things done in the past and how the cosmology of all peoples on earth is so similar. For example, I just watched a show dealing with the Incan Andean cosmology that said they believed in 'As Above, So Below'. This is one of the three laws of the Magi and the Dictum of Hermes that our secret agent of British Intelligence has on the back cover of his book 'Secret Societies'. It makes sense when you know Quetzacoatl/Kukulcan/Xolotl and at times[..]
Celtic Symbols - Meaning and Use
The meaning of Celtic symbols is not always easy to determine. There are few, if any written records detailing the meanings. Many of the meanings have been added in recent times and the original meaning is unknown. It has been identified that 8 basic knots form the basis for all other Celtic knots. No evidence has been found to tie any of these knots to a religious or philosophical meaning. At some point Wicca cultures adopted various knots and attached meanings of their choice to the knots, but these meanings hadn't existed before. The only possible significance as to the meaning of the knots probably lies in displaying how capable humans are of intricate artwork. That in itself may[..]
Abundance - Receiving is an Act of Abundance
Abundance, how do you let it into your life? We often ask for things but often shoot ourselves in the foot. A key step in the law of abundance is what allows you to receive the abundance of the universe. Receiving is an act of abundance. It is part of the reciprocal cycle that begins with giving and continues with asking. The cycle is brought full circle with receiving. So open yourself up to receive without expectations and without attachments. Then remain open to receive through the next growing season. Through the use of Shamanic practices you can learn to shift your personal energy and bring more abundance and joy into your life. By exploring the world of Shamanic Wealth and Energy[..]
Healing Power of the Drum Circle
Indigenous cultures have been practicing community percussion for thousands of years. Now people all over the world are taking up drumming in astounding numbers. At a grass roots level, small community drum circles are springing up. While some drum circles are content to jam and make a lot of rhythmic noise, others prefer to explore shamanic drumming. Shamanic drumming is a time-honored method of healing and helping others. Shamanic drum circles provide the opportunity for people of like mind to unite for the attainment of a shared objective. There is power in drumming alone, but that power recombines and multiplies on many simultaneous levels in a group of drummers. The drums draw[..]
What You Need To Know About The Easter Bunny!
Easter is celebrated this year on March 23rd. The Easter Bunny is a rabbit character who brings gifts and candy to children on the Easter holiday. Did you know that eggs, like rabbits are fertility symbols of ancient history? This is because birds lay eggs and rabbits give birth in the early spring. In english, the word "Easter" comes from an ancient pagan goddess of the spring named Eostre, related to German Ostara. Eostre was once believed to save a bird whose wings had frozen during the winter by turning it into a rabbit. And because the rabbit had once been a bird, it could still lay eggs. And that idea of an egg-laying rabbit became the modern Easter Bunny in the United States in[..]
Helping You Decide When to Give a Gift Basket
The idea of sending someone a gift basket is not necessarily a new idea, it has just been expanded upon. In the Old Testament Moses' mother placed him in a wicker basket and hid him among the reeds in the water in hopes that a wealthy family would find him and take him in. The pagan goddess, Eostre, carried young plants in a basket to offer as a sacred sacrifice. One of the most appealing things about baskets as gifts is that they are useful as well. You can present your gift in the basket, but it can also be used later by the person you gave the present to. There are many different ways that you can use baskets as gifts for everyone on your list. They are perfect if you need a corporate[..]
History of Gift Baskets
Although we might think of gift baskets as a modern way to give gifts, gift baskets have actually a rather long legacy. Spanning years and cultures, there are several fascinating stories of gift baskets that have been given throughout history. Likely one of the earliest accounts of a gift coming in a basket is the basket of young plants that the pagan goddess Eostre carried in a basket, to be used as a sacred offering. Although some scholars argue the place of Eostre in Easter history, nevertheless this is the likely source of the idea of what came to be the modern-day Easter gift basket. Another early gift basket story that had sacred connotations is the Old Testament story of Moses'[..]
I Think I Love You
"I think I Love you" and "Do You Love Me" are commonly asked and answered on Valentine's Day. In addition, what else can be more important than sending your loved one sweets, flowers, and jewelry? Have you ever thought of giving your dear the ability to have health forever? "I Think I Love You" was even sung by the Partridge Family in 1970. We seem to pose these types of questions on Valentine's Day. There is always an overlying feeling to be loved. If we show affection, we can feel complete. As we know, "Love makes the world go around." It is a gratifying gesture to give and receive a greeting card on February 14. It is a simple token of one's affections in order to celebrate Saint[..]
History of the Easter Bunny
To Christians, Easter is a serious and religious holiday. This is because it marks the resurrection of Christ. To other cultures, Easter, called other names, can also be a huge religious holiday. Easter is celebrated as the end of winter and the beginning of spring, which brings about new life. For children, Easter is much like Christmas, they look forward to waking up Easter morning and finding baskets of chocolates, eggs, other candies and sometimes a stuffed bunny that was left for them by the much loved Easter Bunny. The rabbit, along with the bird and the egg, are fertility symbols that have been around for thousands of years. This is because the birds and the rabbits usually[..]
Thoughts On Nice - Re-Discovering The French Riviera
A walk towards the Mediterranean When I landed in Nice in my tiny Fiat back in the 70s, I could not avoid being mesmerized by a city so charming and majestic, so full with the colours of its people, of its painted façades. I learned to love the oozing perfumes from the flowers of its gardens, the pungent smell of its spices and the subtle aroma of its herbs: so much different from the Paris I adored. Nikaia as the Greeks called it when they first set foot on these shores, is now a blend of gentle climate, African influences, Mediterranean experiences and a trail of an Italian past still engrained in its people, their accent, patois, gestures their warmth. As, in a more recent[..]