The practice of smudging dates back thousands of years. Although smudging is largely associated with Native Americans, First Peoples and recently with Wicca, you might be surprised to learn the smudging, or the use of smoke from burning herbs in spiritual rituals, has an esteemed sister, incense. The use of burning incense in spiritual rituals… [Read More]
Ayurveda: Restore your Balance Naturally
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Ayurveda is a holistic system of medicine dating back several thousands of years with origins in India. Ayurveda principles are becoming more widely recognized and accepted by the mainstream population in the West. Renowned physician and author Deepak Chopra is one of its best known advocates. ‘Ayurveda’ roughly translates to "Knowledge of Life." The concept… [Read More]
Psychics and Love Readings
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The number one type of psychic reading requested by clients is the love reading. Typical questions are, "Will my boyfriend come back?" … "Is she serious about me?" … "Is my husband seeing someone else?" … "Is this relationship going to last?" … "Why is he/she acting this way?". Questions about love and love relationships… [Read More]
Arapaho Artistic Symbolism
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The Arapaho are a Native American tribe who historically reside on the plains of Wyoming and Colorado. Traditional Arapaho art and symbolism was deep in meaning and highly representational. Arapaho art was embroidered on clothing and footwear using colored beads, fibers, or quills. It could also be painted or carved into various objects in a… [Read More]
How to Choose a Tarot Deck
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Beginning tarot readers may easily be overwhelmed by the plethora of options when it comes to choosing a tarot deck. The leading site for tarot lists over 1,200 decks, and picking one at random or because you like the artwork can lead to great frustration. Following are some tips that will make navigating the numerous… [Read More]
Saint Valentine: Serious About Love
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Valentine’s Day has for centuries been about romantic love. Few though, know the full story behind Valentine’s Day, named after Saint Valentine’s day. Fact is, we may never know the full story behind Saint Valentine, especially since there are actually 3 Saint Valentines listed in the The Catholic Encyclopedia (and all are associated with February… [Read More]
What’s Ahead in the Chinese Year of the Horse?
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On February 4, 2014, the Year of the Snake winds its way into history, and makes way for the Year of the Horse. Chinese New Year is the start of spring and so it is very apt and quite auspicious that this particular horse is of the element of wood, and its color is green…. [Read More]
