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Gemstone Magic & Meaning: Moonstone
Moonstone is the stone of romance, intuition, and emotional balance. It has a highly spiritual nature, and assists one in connecting with the Divine Feminine or the goddess within. Moonstone may be...
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Gemstone Meaning & Magic: Druzy
Druzy crystals take hundreds, sometimes even thousands, of years to form. As molten rock cools, gas trapped inside causes gaps in the rock. As ground water flows through these gaps year after year,...
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Buddhist Deities Explained: Tara
Tara is the goddess of peace and protection. She is also known as the “Great Compassionate Mother” and the Buddha of enlightened activity. According to legend, Tara was a spiritual and compassionate...
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Owl Symbolism: Meaning of the Owl as an Animal Totem
Owls are known in Native American lore as the keepers of sacred knowledge. Other ancient cultures believed that owls were actually priestesses and wizards in disguise, and to this day they are still...
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Hindu Deity History: Ganesh
Ganesh is the patron of arts and sciences, deity of wisdom, and is worshipped as the bringer of auspicious beginnings. There are a number of legends that describe the birth of Ganesh. He is said to be...
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Asahna Puja: Tomorrow is Dharma Day!
Asahna Puja (known as Dharma Day), one of Buddhism’s most important festivals, commemorates the first sermon ever given by the Buddha. Under a full moon, the newly enlightened Buddha first taught his...
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Gemstone Meaning & Magic: Blue Lace Agate
Blue lace agate is a stone of communication, particularly helpful to those who have difficulty being heard by others, or who need articulation and confidence to share their truths. It helps to...
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HELP ELEPHANTS TODAY! WE’RE DONATING 20% FOR WORLD ELEPHANT DAY
In many of the countries where our world goods are made, elephants are revered, respected and even worshipped. They are also pushed out of their natural habitats by development and pollution, trapped...
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Lunar Phase Calendar and 2012’s Blue Moon
This post is in honor of tonight’s Blue Moon! A Blue Moon does not actually mean that the moon is blue! The Blue Moon is the second full moon in one month. It is quite a rare event, and there will not...
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The Story of Yoga: Warrior Poses
Virabhadrasana is the Sanskrit name for the set of three Warrior poses. Named for the Hindu warrior hero Virabhadra, these poses are meant to increase strength in the legs as well as confidence and...
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2012: Celebrating Ganesha’s Birthday
Today is the birthday of Hindu god Ganesha, and the start of the 10-day Vinayaka Chaturthi festival in his honor! Ganesh is the patron of arts and sciences, deity of wisdom, and is worshipped as the...
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The Happy Buddha: Deity of Contentment & Abundance
The jolly laughing Buddha is based on an eccentric Chinese monk who lived over 1,000 years ago–a benevolent and joyous man who came to be regarded as an incarnation of the bodhisattva Maitreya, the...
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Roots, Rock, Reggae: Rastafari & Rasta Symbolism
Lion of Judah Rasta flag The religious & political Rastafari movement began in the slums of Jamaica in the 1920s and 30s, through the teachings of Marcus Garvey, a black Jamaican who led the...
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Mala Beads: How to Use Tibetan Buddhist Prayer Beads
What are mala beads? ‘Mala’ is the Sanskrit word for garland or necklace. For centuries, mala beads have been used as a meditation tool. Counting the mala beads by moving them through the fingers and...
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Tibetan Prayer Flags Explained: What Does All That Sanskrit Writing Mean?
Our traditional Tibetan prayer flags are inscribed with symbols and words that are said to carry prayers and hopes into the breeze and across the lands. If you’ve ever wondered what all that Sanskrit...
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Elephant Symbolism: Meaning of the Elephant as an Animal Totem
Elephants are traditionally considered a symbol of good luck, wisdom, fertility, and protection. Wearing or placing in your home the image of the elephant with its trunk raised is thought to attract...
View ArticleMandalas: Their Meaning & How to Meditate with Mandala Sacred Geometry
Mandalas represent a sacred geometry that emits and attracts positive energy. Sanskrit for “circle”, a mandala represents wholeness and the Divine, our relation to eternity, and unity between the world...
View ArticleGemstone Magic & Meaning: Amethyst
Amethyst is one of the best stones for those who are new to crystal healing. Its violet color is well known as the highest spiritual color and vibration, representing the “flame of transmutation” that...
View ArticleGemstone Magic & Meaning: Malachite
Malachite, unlike stones of the quartz family, absorbs energy instead of projecting it. Because of this, it’s very useful for releasing negative thoughts or emotions. It also helps to foster creativity...
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