In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the worlds of psychology and ceremonial magic began to intertwine in surprising ways. Psychology was a young science, exploring the hidden layers of the mind, while modern …
You Are 5 Friends Away from Succeeding… Or Failing
Jim Rohn is famous for coining the word, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” This means you can pretty much tell the past, present, and most importantly, …
Exploring the Hidden Symbolism of a Deck of Cards
It is estimated that more than 100 million decks of playing cards are sold in the United States alone each year, yet little thought has been paid to the symbolism and psychology of the artwork …
Make More Effective Decisions by Using Your Intuition
Have you ever had a gut feeling that you should do something, only for it to later pay off? This gut feeling is often referred to as intuition, and countless people can swear by its …
What Are Subliminal Messages – How They Work and How to Use Them Effectively
For years, advertising departments have used subliminal messaging as a standard tactic to influence consumer behaviors in order to increase sales. James Vicary carried out one highly publicized study in 1957, where he incorporated subliminal …
The Witch Stereotype and the Crime of Witchcraft During the Late Middle Ages
According to Jonathan Barry, an acclaimed British historian, few other historical subjects have drawn the attention of historians and fanatics over the years as witchcraft has. This is no surprise as, over the last 200 …