Religion
Our guides bring you up-to-date information on Religion and Spirituality. The Religion and Spirituality category encompasses all religious and spiritual concepts. Religion is a social phenomenon involving systems of shared practices, views, symbols, and moral values. Spirituality is a personal relationship and communication with the Divine or the Ground of Being, with or without the direct influence of any organization or a set of organizationally imposed views.
As spring approaches, the daylight hours begin to grow longer and nature responds with reawakening beauty. There’s something about this renewal that stirs within us a desire to shed away the old and start anew. One way to do this is with Feng Shui, which is an ancient Chinese system of..
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When it comes to St. Patrick’s Day, one of the most familiar symbols that comes to mind is the shamrock. This three-sided clover has long been part of Irish folklore and is commonly as..
(Read Full Article On The Shamrock- Folklore and Legends)
Since the dawn of time, birds have played a big part in human culture and folklore. They have been deified, had roles in cultural mythology, and served as symbols in religion. On the whole, our fascination with birds goes beyond the appreciation of beauty to something deeply spiritual...
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In the world of television and mass media, psychics have become a new type of celebrity. From television talk shows and reality shows such as Psychic Detectives, to books from best selling authors such as Sylvia Browne and Allison DuBois, the world of predicting the future and communing with spir..
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You may have noticed that during meditation some people will hold their hands in certain, distinct positions. For example, a classic image is a person sitting in lotus pose with hands palm upward on their knees, and fingers in a position similar..
(Read Full Article On Mudras- Sacred Hand Gestures for Well-Being)
Shamanic Journeying is an ancient practice that involves entering a meditative, trance state in order to find answers to specific questions. During this trance state a person enters an altered state of consciousness, brought on by the steady rhythm of a beating drum. Their soul is then able to en..
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The Chinese New Year of 2010 marks the Year of the Tiger, which is the third sign in the twelve year cycle of animals that are part of Chinese astrology. Traditionally, the Year of t..
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An archangel is considered the highest ranking angel in the angelic realm. Many different religious traditions, such as Christianity, Judaism, ..
(Read Full Article On The Archangels and Their Spiritual Properties)
For the month of February there are a variety of birthstones as well as Zodiac planetary stones. In ancient astrology systems, as well as many ancient cultures, birthstones are believed to contain specific spiritual properties, and each stone has its own unique energy. The birthstone that..
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Since ancient times, incense has been burned for spiritual and healing purposes. Created with herbs or fragrant wood, incense is traditionally burned during meditation, prayer, or to simply create a tranquil and sacred space. Being ..
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