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Orisha Elegua

Elegua is also known as Esu in the Yoruba Pantheon of Orisha. Orisha are the deities of the Yoruba tradition. He was brought to the Diaspora via slavery to the Caribbean in places like Cuba […]

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Amen – One Definition

This word or phrase, “amen” or “Amen”, is generally an expression of agreement, ratification, and confirmation utilized during spiritual worship and/or religious services or ceremonies conducted by Greek, Jewish, Nordic, Gnostic, Christian, Muslim, Ancient Egyptian, […]

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Chinese Zodiac Tattoo Symbols

Chinese zodiac tattoos are gaining attention among tattoo buffs – Westerners and Easterners alike – worldwide. While all are primarily used for divination, zodiac signs are distinctly unique and vary from one culture to another. […]

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The Sacred Magic Octagon Pa Kua

This octagon is built on 8 trigrams. Its sides (directions) indicate the various aspects of your life, which can be harmonized in accordance with feng shui. If you learn the concept of Ba Gua, you’ll […]

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Introduction to I – Ching

The seasoned wisdom of thousands of years has gone into the makings of the I-Ching. Both branches of Chinese philosophy – Confucianism and Taoism have their common roots in this ancient calssic, known also as […]

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History of Facade Tarot Readings

The history of Facade Tarot reading goes back to the middle of the fifteenth century. Originally, tarot cards were used to play games and it was not until the late eighteenth century that they were […]

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Wrought Iron Mirrors, Myth, Magic and Meaning

Unlike the highly decorative metal or wrought iron mirrors available today, ancient manufactured mirrors were simply pieces of polished stone. Examples of obsidian mirrors found in modern-day Turkey have been dated to around 6000 BC. […]

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Runes: A Brief Overview

Runes are the letters of some Germanic languages, used before the adoption of the Latin script and Christianity. Runes were also used for divination. According to Hovamol [Hávamál] (Sayings of the High One, the Elder […]