Modern Western magic has roots that trace back to ancient Greek and Persian cultures, where magic—or mageia—was considered a set of mystical practices associated with the foreign “Magi” from Persia. These ancient magi were respected …
Tuning In: How to Align Your Vibration with the Earth’s Pulse
You’ve probably heard the phrase “be one with the universe” tossed around in movies, yoga classes, or spiritual self-help books. It sounds poetic—maybe even cliché. But what if this idea isn’t just metaphorical? What if …
How to Focus on the Breath in Six Easy Steps
Meditation can be defined as the habitual training of the mind to focus and stay in the present. All of us are susceptible to the wandering mind, which brings thoughts, memories, and feelings that are …
How to Reach Your Subconscious Mind While Awake
Your subconscious mind holds a powerful influence on your thoughts, actions, behavior, and decisions. Primarily, the subconscious mind serves as the part that regulates the body’s actions, which do not require thinking such as breathing, …
How To Raise Your Vibration In 10 Easy Steps
In the current world, most people are moving towards discovering their spirituality and recognizing more the role of being on with the universe. What used to be dismissed as simplistic new age teachings is now …
The Curious Life of Montague Summers: Witch Hunter, Scholar, and Occult Enigma
Montague Summers was once a familiar name in literary and occult circles, yet today he is nearly forgotten. During his lifetime, he enjoyed genuine prominence, publishing widely, moving among influential writers, and cultivating a reputation …
Magic in Islam During Middle Ages
Magical practices still exist today throughout the Muslim world, as in the Middle Ages. They still arouse much interest. Their history is also closely linked to the development of science, Sufism, and Islamic mysticism. The …
What do you know about Western Astrology? – Quiz
Western astrology is historically based on Ptolemy’s Tetrabiblos (2nd-century CE), which in turn was a continuation of Hellenistic and ultimately Babylonian traditions. Astrologers divide a year into 12 periods, each time the sun is in …
Gratitude Journal (What is, Benefits, What to write, Step by Step Guide)
A gratitude journal is an effective tool that allows you to enjoy the positive benefits of gratitude in your brain and body. Showing gratitude entails affirming and acknowledging the good things that happen to us …
What is EFT? Emotional Freedom Techniques.
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is a form of counseling intervention that draws on various theories of alternative medicine including acupuncture, neuro-linguistic programming, energy medicine, and Thought Field Therapy (TFT). It is best known through Gary Craig’s EFT Handbook, published in the late 1990s, and related books and …