Augury is one of those misunderstood words, possibly because true augury has been largely lost in the shadows of ancient history. If a person knows or has heard the word at all, they generally believe it is another word for divination. That is close. Augury is an ancient word, and over time has come to… [Read More]
Mystery of the Megaliths: What are They?
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Stonehenge never fails to impress those who view it. This becomes especially true when one learns that the estimated age Stonehenge is 5100 years old. To date, there is no clear answer as to who built Stonehenge, how they built it (since stones weigh up to 50 tons and were brought to the location from… [Read More]
What is a Near-Death Experience?
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A near-death experience (NDE) is quite a difficult experience to define. That is not surprising considering it is a phenomena that has only very recently begun to be taken seriously and researched. The term ‘near-death experience’ has only been in the English language for about 25 years. Recently, especially on the Web, an even newer… [Read More]
Jeane Dixon: Clairvoyant Astrologer
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Jeane Dixon was an immensely popular American psychic and astrologer who captivated the public’s attention for almost 30 years, from the 1950s through the 1980s. She syndicated an astrology column, was an author and her biography would become a best seller. Those who sought Dixon’s advice and readings would range from Hollywood celebrities to business… [Read More]
Who Were the Ancient Druids?
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The ancient Druids. Who were they? What function did the Druids serve in Celtic society? How did Druidism relate to other forms of religion. Most of us have only a superfical understanding of Druids, maybe what we see on TV or movies or when Druids are used as charactors in books of fantasy. There is… [Read More]
Understanding the Chinese Zodiac
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The Chinese zodiac is an interesting form of astrology; most people know of the 12 animals that make up the birth signs for each year, but there are many other facets to the Chinese astrological charts such as the heavenly stems which are made up of the Five Elements and Yin and Yang. There are… [Read More]
Twins and Telepathy: The Inexplicable Connection
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If you’ve ever had the sudden feeling of knowing that something has happened to a loved one, usually something dangerous or even life-threatening, then you are not alone. Many people, even in our modern, scientific, and increasingly secular culture, report having felt some sort of telepathic connection to another person. They may know when that… [Read More]
What the Heck is the Occult, Anyway?
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The word ‘occult’ is one of those emotionally charged words. Today, for many people, the word ‘occult’ is synonymous with ‘evil’. For others the word ‘occult’ means spooky, weird or perhaps something dangerous. Corresponding with this is the general opinion that there must be something ‘different’ with anyone who would willing get involved with something… [Read More]
