Why is the sky blue? How do deserts form? These are some of the questions science has been able to answer in the past. We have always been curious about our surroundings, and through science, …
The Seven Hermetic Principles
There are some universal laws that can be found across space and time. They illustrate to us how the Universe works. These are “The 7 hermetic principles” If you don’t like this title you can …
Everything You Need to Know About Smudging – Beginners Guide
Smudging is a traditional ceremony for purifying and cleansing using smoke from sacred plant material, usually herbs, flowers, and even trees and shrubs. Smudge is both a verb and a noun, as the bundle of …
Is Hypnosis Real? | The Science Behind Hypnosis
Since time immemorial, man has had different theories and myths. Fortunately, science has been our saving grace, fact-checking, and dissecting different beliefs to understand the truth behind them better. Therefore, until we can scientifically prove …
How Our Conscious and Subconscious Mind Work
Is it accurate to say that your subconscious mind, the part of your mind that runs in the background, is the boss of your life? This article investigates the hypotheses put forward for both the …
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 …
Guide to Different Types of Meditation Practices
Meditation is a popular and relatively simple technique to bring your inner mind towards a peaceful state. Many people underestimate the difficulty of bringing your mind into a peaceful state, but many beginners are often …
Exploring the Ancient Egyptian Scarab Symbol: From Dung Beetle to Divine Symbol
The name scarab, derived from the Latin scarabaeus, refers to a beetle, either Scarabaeus sacer or Scarabaeus aegyptiorum. This beetle is prevalent not only in Egypt but also in neighboring Mediterranean countries. The scarab was …
Beltane ‘Fires of Bel’ – The Celtic “May Day” festival at the beginning of Summer
When you think about May Day in modern times, your first thoughts are on the International Workers’ Day holiday. However, long before the labor movement, May Day was an important festival that different cultures in …
Ostara – The Pagan Celebration of the Spring Equinox
Ostara is the pagan name for the Spring Equinox period when both day and night are equal. The spring equinox was celebrated in many ancient cultures as a time for rebirth and a crucial period …