Articles related to "Ritual"



Candles: Classic Romance Rituals
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Magical Love
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Morning Rituals That Promote Weight Loss
Start a morning ritual for a powerful way to speed up your weight loss progress. Set the foundation for your weight loss success by adopting a positive attitude.
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The Magick of Incense
The various properties of incense and it's importance in Pagan spiritual work.
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Cannibals in the South Seas
Cannibalism continued until the early twentieth century in parts of Indonesia. In Sumatra, Malacca and elsewhere, religion, punishment and hunger led people to eat others
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Makishi: Mask Characters of Zambia
Masks have an important role in initiations and public ceremonies in Zambian tribal cultures
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Ancient Fertility Sites
How visiting ancient fertility sites and applying faith and ritual into every day life has helped some people to have a family.
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Branches of Wicca
Most religions have more than one branch of practice to it, or more than one sect. Wicca is no exception to this.
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May Day: Celebration of Spring
In the Northern hemisphere, "May Day" or the first day of May celebrates spring and the coming of summer. This celebration has its roots in ancient spring festivals.
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The Firefly or Lightning Bug
Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs, have fascinated ancient cultures and still remain a mysterious insect.
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Aboriginal Structured Violence
All we need is a great big... knife fight! The benefits of structured social violence in Indigenous societies in comparison to more chaotic "civilised" violence.
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Wiccan or Witch?
The words Wiccan and Witch have two very different meanings. Here is an explanation of these two commonly confused terms.
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Thailand's Sea Gypsies
The predominantly Muslim community of Krabi lives in peace with other religions, despite the tensions in Thai society further south, as do the Sea Gypsies and the Chinese
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Semana Santa
Semana Santa in South America is the religious festival of the year. Whatever country or village there is sure to be an intense celebration of faith.
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
If you suspect you have elements of obsessive compulsive disorder, read on and then see a doctor to verify your diagnosis and get treatment.
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Frost’s 'Mending Wall'
The speaker in Frost's "Mending Wall" is a provocateur, questioning the wall's purpose, chiding his neighbor about it, yet he is the one more concerned about its repair.
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Sacred Spaces
Regardless of your religious persuasion or dogma, altars can serve as a tool to keep us connected with the spiritual as well as a place of honor, rite and remembrance.
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The Gardener's Vision
Is there something special about the gardener's view of the world?
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Tobias Buckell Talks
Robert Sawyer calls Tobias Buckell "a dazzling new voice" while Cory Doctorow uses the phrase "an exciting new writer". The first third of his new book Crystal Rain is available for free online at http://www.crystal-rain.com - for the rest you'll have to check at your local bookstore.
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Anorexia Symptoms of an Eating Disorder
Discovering the signs of anorexia symptoms can lead you to recovery and treatment programs for eating disorders like bulimia and binge eating.
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April's Full Moon - the Seed Moon
You can harness the energy of the April Moon by using essential oils, gemstones and invoking Goddess Venus.
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Belgian Catholic Ceremonies
Here is some statistical background information on the Catholicism of Belgium and Flanders, to accompany the articles on "Food for Special Occasions".
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Intimacy in the Bath
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Reading to Toddlers
Reading books to toddlers is a special time. It's when the caregiver and toddler snuggle, have fun, and interact on a personal level. It strengthens the bond between caregiver and toddler. Positive interaction also builds on the idea that reading is a pleasurable activity.
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The Lighter Side of Things
Humor involving Babylon 5 available on the Web
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Embare-assed!

Put it in Writing
Roderick is told to write an apology note to Mr. Robertson, but he works a clever switcheroo.
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~Resolutions of Love~
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Cleaning Your Trombone
Taking care of and cleaning your trombone is vital if you want the instrument to play well. Learn how to clean your trombone by reading this informative article.
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Etruscan Orientalizing Period
The Etruscans continued their cultural development, taking artistic cues from the Greeks.
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Food magic
Making magic in the kitchen and blessing ingredients and meals is one of the most basic rituals a pagan can do for themselves and their family.
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Indigenous Ethiopia
Ethiopian indigenous peoples are threatened as much by colonial constructs of their identity as they are by bullets, drought and famine.
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Knitting Podcasts
The first in a series of articles where we look at knitting, crochet and fibre arts podcasts.
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Rusyn Pysanky Easter Eggs
The Rusyn pysanky tradition differs stylistically from the pysanky tradition of the Ukranians.
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Serpents in Hermetic Philosophy
Snakes, serpents and dragons were a popular theme in alchemical texts and picture books. What is their importance, and how did this tradition begin?
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Sharing Traditions
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Ukrainian Eggs: Pysanky
Pysanky, or Ukrainian decorated eggs, are an integral part of Ukrainian cultural tradition that date back to Pagan times.
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Vestal Virgins of Rome
Though the Vestal Virgins had precious luxuries not afforded other Roman women, there were certain sacrifices made for them.
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Willy Russell's Shirley Valentine
Willy Russell's Shirley Valentine - from Underappreciated Ugly Duckling to mid-aged Gaia-like Goddess: Retsina, Calamari, and Opa! Life does exist beyond Wall.
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**Mistletoe Magic**
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A Day in the Life of a College Radio DJ
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Feedback Counts $$$
Appraisal / Performance / Feedback - 2000 Style
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Oh No! My Ski Gear!
What to do when the season comes to a close....
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Sectarianism

The Ancient Egyptian Religion

311's Uplifter
311, a unique reggae/rock/hip-hop hybrid, released on June 2nd their latest album, Uplifter. Celebrating their new music and the summer season, the band is now touring.
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Beaver Creek, CO for Families
This upscale ski resort is a gem for families in winter or summer. The best place to stay if money is no object? The Park Hyatt Beaver Creek.
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Bribery: The Acceptable Crime
Bribery, by any name, is universal. Its styles may be different from place to place, but its substance is always the same.
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Commercial Fora in Ancient Rome
Commerce was vital to the increasing growth of Rome and to the happiness of its people. Merchant forums provided space for Romans to gather and buy all that they needed.
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Diagnosing Disorders
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) describes 12 ideal "prototypes" of personality disorders. It provides lists of seven to nine personality traits per each disor
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