Articles related to "Ritual"
Adoption Celebrations
Creating rituals to celebrate the arrival of your child
• adoption ceremonies • creating adoption rituals • unique adoption rituals • welcoming your child • new rituals
Creating rituals to celebrate the arrival of your child
• adoption ceremonies • creating adoption rituals • unique adoption rituals • welcoming your child • new rituals
Superstition: Its Origins and Efficacy
We've all encountered superstition in one form or another, but where exactly do these beliefs come from, and what effect do they have on our everyday lives?
• superstitions • luck • fortune • misfortune • belief
We've all encountered superstition in one form or another, but where exactly do these beliefs come from, and what effect do they have on our everyday lives?
• superstitions • luck • fortune • misfortune • belief
Wilderness Book of Shadows
Backpacking Pagans use different rituals than Wiccans and other earth worshipers, so answer some questions about wilderness rituals, praying in parks, and trail worship.
• wilderness book of shadows • outdoor pagan rituals • sacred trail hiking • rituals on trails • oral pagan tradition
Backpacking Pagans use different rituals than Wiccans and other earth worshipers, so answer some questions about wilderness rituals, praying in parks, and trail worship.
• wilderness book of shadows • outdoor pagan rituals • sacred trail hiking • rituals on trails • oral pagan tradition
Is Ritual Unthinking?
The dictionary definition of ritual focuses on patterned behavior, leaving out two of the most valuable aspects of ritual - context and meaning.
• ritual • prescribed action • relevant • patterned behavior • context
The dictionary definition of ritual focuses on patterned behavior, leaving out two of the most valuable aspects of ritual - context and meaning.
• ritual • prescribed action • relevant • patterned behavior • context
Morning Rituals
Having a morning ritual is a powerful way to spped up your weight loss progress. By starting your day off in a positive way you will set the foundation for success.
• exercise • stretch • journal • weight loss • visualize
Having a morning ritual is a powerful way to spped up your weight loss progress. By starting your day off in a positive way you will set the foundation for success.
• exercise • stretch • journal • weight loss • visualize
Sun Dance Ritual
The Sun Dance ritual of the northern plains is a four day event in which the participants fast and dance in order to gain spiritual enlightenment.
• sun dance • among the plains indians • among the lokota • wi wangang wacipi • among the cheyenne
The Sun Dance ritual of the northern plains is a four day event in which the participants fast and dance in order to gain spiritual enlightenment.
• sun dance • among the plains indians • among the lokota • wi wangang wacipi • among the cheyenne
The Rituals of Rice
Rice serves more than two-thirds of the world's population and has a long history of sacred uses. There's more to rice than meets the mouth!
• rice • rituals • japan • folklore • thailand
Rice serves more than two-thirds of the world's population and has a long history of sacred uses. There's more to rice than meets the mouth!
• rice • rituals • japan • folklore • thailand
The Seven Rituals
At the heart of Lakota society, there are seven central rituals that have remained fluid throughout their history.
• lakota • seven central rituals • inipi • sweat lodge • tapa wankayayapi
At the heart of Lakota society, there are seven central rituals that have remained fluid throughout their history.
• lakota • seven central rituals • inipi • sweat lodge • tapa wankayayapi
When a Spell Becomes a Ritual
The definition of spell and ritual is often confused. Learn how to tell the difference between these two separate practices.
• spells • rituals • definitions • pagans • wiccans
The definition of spell and ritual is often confused. Learn how to tell the difference between these two separate practices.
• spells • rituals • definitions • pagans • wiccans
Bedtime Rituals In the Garden: Now I lay my Plants Down to Sleep
Advice and tips on preparing your garden for a long winter's nap.
• garden • gardening • fall • winter • fall maintenance
Advice and tips on preparing your garden for a long winter's nap.
• garden • gardening • fall • winter • fall maintenance
Interview: Different Poets Tell of Inspirations and Rituals I
First part to an interview with different poets over tactics that may work for helping others write poetry.
• poetry • interview
First part to an interview with different poets over tactics that may work for helping others write poetry.
• poetry • interview
Interview: Different Poets Tell of Inspirations and Rituals II
A continuation of the interviews with poets over their rituals and inspirations.
• inspire • poetry • interview
A continuation of the interviews with poets over their rituals and inspirations.
• inspire • poetry • interview
Stretch Armstrong :: "Rituals of Life"
Stretch Armstrong is another hardcore band trying to stick out on the Christian hardcore scene. Unfortunately, even these guys can't quite live up to the standard Zao has set.
• stretch armstrong • zao • solid state records • tooth & nail records.
Stretch Armstrong is another hardcore band trying to stick out on the Christian hardcore scene. Unfortunately, even these guys can't quite live up to the standard Zao has set.
• stretch armstrong • zao • solid state records • tooth & nail records.
Basic Ritual Structure
A walkthrough of the basic outline of Wiccan ritual from start to finish, including circle casting techniques and hints for personalizing the outline.
• rituals • sabbats • casting a circle • sacred space • quarter calls
A walkthrough of the basic outline of Wiccan ritual from start to finish, including circle casting techniques and hints for personalizing the outline.
• rituals • sabbats • casting a circle • sacred space • quarter calls
Being Pagan Every Day
A few small practices every day can really strengthen your Pagan path and keep you connected to your Deities. Make some of these activities part of your daily routine.
• daily pagan rituals • daily pagan practices • being pagan every day • how to be more spiritual • adding spirituality to each day
A few small practices every day can really strengthen your Pagan path and keep you connected to your Deities. Make some of these activities part of your daily routine.
• daily pagan rituals • daily pagan practices • being pagan every day • how to be more spiritual • adding spirituality to each day
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
• cannibalism • indonesia • sumatra • malaysia • vajrayana buddhism
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
• cannibalism • indonesia • sumatra • malaysia • vajrayana buddhism
Creating Ritual: The Purpose
The first in a series of installments on creating ritual. This segment discusses determining purpose. The next segment will cover how to determine a place to have your ritual.
• ritual • sabbat • esbat • beginnings • endings
The first in a series of installments on creating ritual. This segment discusses determining purpose. The next segment will cover how to determine a place to have your ritual.
• ritual • sabbat • esbat • beginnings • endings
Estonian Christmas Traditions
Estonia markes the "Yuletide" season with centuries-old traditions that have their roots in pagan rituals.
• estonia • christmas traditions • christmas tree • baltic nations • pagan rituals
Estonia markes the "Yuletide" season with centuries-old traditions that have their roots in pagan rituals.
• estonia • christmas traditions • christmas tree • baltic nations • pagan rituals
May Day
An historical look at this ancient fire festival, its traditions and some common misconceptions.
• beltane • fire festival • celts • celtic • spirituality
An historical look at this ancient fire festival, its traditions and some common misconceptions.
• beltane • fire festival • celts • celtic • spirituality
Movies and Ritual
The design of the movie theater and the church comes from a common root.
• theater • ritual • perspective
The design of the movie theater and the church comes from a common root.
• theater • ritual • perspective
OCD and Guilt
OCD means having unwanted, intrusive thoughts. They just pop into your head, unwelcome and uninvited. How can that be a sin? How can you have guilt for something for which you have no control?
• ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • guilt • sin • god
OCD means having unwanted, intrusive thoughts. They just pop into your head, unwelcome and uninvited. How can that be a sin? How can you have guilt for something for which you have no control?
• ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • guilt • sin • god
OCD and the Family, Part II
How can family members help their loved ones struggling with OCD? Support is needed, but the right kind of support. Read what you can do to help.
• ocd • obsessive compulsive disorder • support • help • family
How can family members help their loved ones struggling with OCD? Support is needed, but the right kind of support. Read what you can do to help.
• ocd • obsessive compulsive disorder • support • help • family
Pregnancy in Ancient India
How did the Ancient Indians keep their women safe during the perilous months of pregnancy and after childbirth?
• india • childbirth • pregnancy • caste system • sex tests
How did the Ancient Indians keep their women safe during the perilous months of pregnancy and after childbirth?
• india • childbirth • pregnancy • caste system • sex tests
Ritual
An introduction to the concept of ritual and its relationship to being Pagan/Wikkan. How ritual exists in our day-to-day lives.
• rituals • rites • transistion • celebration • pagan
An introduction to the concept of ritual and its relationship to being Pagan/Wikkan. How ritual exists in our day-to-day lives.
• rituals • rites • transistion • celebration • pagan
Ritual abuse: the under-recognized problem
A series of articles that describe the reality of ritual abuse, cult groups, and the effects on survivors as well as perspectives of breaking free of cult abuse.
• ritual • abuse • survivor • healing • programming
A series of articles that describe the reality of ritual abuse, cult groups, and the effects on survivors as well as perspectives of breaking free of cult abuse.
• ritual • abuse • survivor • healing • programming
Ritual Cloth: Ceremonies
Ceremonial textiles in the form of canopies, banners, gowns, veils and symbols.
• textiles • cloth • ceremonies • robes • gowns
Ceremonial textiles in the form of canopies, banners, gowns, veils and symbols.
• textiles • cloth • ceremonies • robes • gowns
Ritual Holidays
With Easter coming up, many survivors struggle with this holiday. I have included a calendar of the major holidays of the year that both survivors and support people can refer to.
• illuminati • illuminati • cult • satanic • ritual abuse
With Easter coming up, many survivors struggle with this holiday. I have included a calendar of the major holidays of the year that both survivors and support people can refer to.
• illuminati • illuminati • cult • satanic • ritual abuse
Ritual Interlude - Crone's Ceremony of Committment to her Community
As the menopausal years draw to a close and you find yourself more stable in your new self, feeling more like your “old self” as you become your older self, it is time to manifest the last stage of initiation: rebirth.
• menopause • senile • memory • weight • susun
As the menopausal years draw to a close and you find yourself more stable in your new self, feeling more like your “old self” as you become your older self, it is time to manifest the last stage of initiation: rebirth.
• menopause • senile • memory • weight • susun
Tenant-Landlord Conflict: Goffman’s Interaction Ritual Applied (I of III)
Thanks to a recent neighborhood drama that unfolded right before my eyes, I had the opportunity to view up close what anthropologist and sociologist Erving Goffman would have called a character contest between a local tenant and landlord. As Goffman notes in his essay, Where the action is, the character contest is “a special kind of moral game” (1967, p. 240) because it is concerned with discrediting the adversary while at the same time gathering evidence in support of one’s own strength or goodness of character.
• erving goffman • interaction ritual • face to face behavior • tenant-landlord • escalating conflict
Thanks to a recent neighborhood drama that unfolded right before my eyes, I had the opportunity to view up close what anthropologist and sociologist Erving Goffman would have called a character contest between a local tenant and landlord. As Goffman notes in his essay, Where the action is, the character contest is “a special kind of moral game” (1967, p. 240) because it is concerned with discrediting the adversary while at the same time gathering evidence in support of one’s own strength or goodness of character.
• erving goffman • interaction ritual • face to face behavior • tenant-landlord • escalating conflict
The Magick of Incense
The various properties of incense and it's importance in Pagan spiritual work.
• incense • magick • ritual • pagan • lavender
The various properties of incense and it's importance in Pagan spiritual work.
• incense • magick • ritual • pagan • lavender
The Sabbat Beltane
Beltane is a Pagan celebration in May that focuses on love, fertility, and purification.
• beltane • maypole • sabbats • beltane ritual • bel
Beltane is a Pagan celebration in May that focuses on love, fertility, and purification.
• beltane • maypole • sabbats • beltane ritual • bel
VIETNAM: On Death and Dying .
Vietnamese view the soul as indestructible and that their actions while living will be compensated after their death and subsequent rebirth according to the different laws of karma in the doctrine of reincarnation. The Vietnamese Buddhists carry out the funeral rituals in accordance to these beliefs.
• death • dying • terrorism • vietnamese • funeral
Vietnamese view the soul as indestructible and that their actions while living will be compensated after their death and subsequent rebirth according to the different laws of karma in the doctrine of reincarnation. The Vietnamese Buddhists carry out the funeral rituals in accordance to these beliefs.
• death • dying • terrorism • vietnamese • funeral
Winter Solstice
Sam Wormley talks about the true meaning of the Solstice.
• solstice • death • history • rituals • spirituality
Sam Wormley talks about the true meaning of the Solstice.
• solstice • death • history • rituals • spirituality
Women and the Vedic Chant:
Women are taking over the world - ancient as well as modern. And today, they have set foot in the hallowed turf of religion also.
• women • religion • priests • brahman • brahmins
Women are taking over the world - ancient as well as modern. And today, they have set foot in the hallowed turf of religion also.
• women • religion • priests • brahman • brahmins
Fire Magick
Ways to bring the positive energy of Fire into your magickal work and daily life. Includes a list of herbs, plants, goddesses and more associated with the element of Fire
• element of fire • fire magick • fire • magick of fire • ritual work
Ways to bring the positive energy of Fire into your magickal work and daily life. Includes a list of herbs, plants, goddesses and more associated with the element of Fire
• element of fire • fire magick • fire • magick of fire • ritual work
Becoming a Witch
An informative article on the hot topic of exactly how one does become a witch.
• dedication • witch • initiation • imbolg • ritual
An informative article on the hot topic of exactly how one does become a witch.
• dedication • witch • initiation • imbolg • ritual
Biblical Advice About Anxiety
Even if you are not a Christian, you can gain insight into dealing with anxiety from the Bible.
• ocd • obsessive • compulsive • disorder • biblical
Even if you are not a Christian, you can gain insight into dealing with anxiety from the Bible.
• ocd • obsessive • compulsive • disorder • biblical
Dealing with holidays
Describes ideas on how survivors can deal with holidays and anniversary dates.
• ritual abuse • cult • programming • halloween • holidays
Describes ideas on how survivors can deal with holidays and anniversary dates.
• ritual abuse • cult • programming • halloween • holidays
Dealing With PTSD
PTSD is a common side effect of ritual abuse. Here I discuss what it is, the symptoms, and how it is treated.
• ritual abuse • satanic ritual abuse • cult • survivor • illuminati
PTSD is a common side effect of ritual abuse. Here I discuss what it is, the symptoms, and how it is treated.
• ritual abuse • satanic ritual abuse • cult • survivor • illuminati
Dedication to the Old Ways
The act of Dedication is an important step to promote growth and open oneself up to the Gods.
• dedication • ritual • magick • wicca • witch
The act of Dedication is an important step to promote growth and open oneself up to the Gods.
• dedication • ritual • magick • wicca • witch
Easter in the Cult
**trigger graphic discussion of abuse and a ritual, please do not read without a therapist present**This article discusses how the cult celebrates the Easter season.
• cult • programming • illuminati • ritual • abuse
**trigger graphic discussion of abuse and a ritual, please do not read without a therapist present**This article discusses how the cult celebrates the Easter season.
• cult • programming • illuminati • ritual • abuse
Energy and Perception Part 6
The final article in the Energy and Perception series; a look at group work.
• energy • perception • group ritual • healing • love is the law
The final article in the Energy and Perception series; a look at group work.
• energy • perception • group ritual • healing • love is the law
Magick: An Overview
What is magic, where did it originate, and why do so many people believe in it?
• magick • superstition • tradition • ceremonial magick • voodoo
What is magic, where did it originate, and why do so many people believe in it?
• magick • superstition • tradition • ceremonial magick • voodoo
Margie McArthur: Little Known but should be read
Review of the works of Margie McArthur
• paganism • faery healing • family ritual • the elements • medicine wheel
Review of the works of Margie McArthur
• paganism • faery healing • family ritual • the elements • medicine wheel
Reprogramming the Mind: a Book Review
**Trigger warning: this article contains strongly Christian content*** This article discusses the book "Search for Significance" and the role it has played in my life in undoing the lies the cult taught me.
• cults • survivor • illuminati • ritual abuse • satanism
**Trigger warning: this article contains strongly Christian content*** This article discusses the book "Search for Significance" and the role it has played in my life in undoing the lies the cult taught me.
• cults • survivor • illuminati • ritual abuse • satanism
Trauma Bonding : The Pull to the Perpetrator
Discusses the concept of trauma bonding in cult abuse, with the role of trauma bonding in pulling survivors back to their abusers. Trigger note: discusses cult abuse, programming, and trauma: please do not read if these trigger you unless you are with your therapist or a safe person.
• ritual abuse • programming • cult • trauma • trauma bonding
Discusses the concept of trauma bonding in cult abuse, with the role of trauma bonding in pulling survivors back to their abusers. Trigger note: discusses cult abuse, programming, and trauma: please do not read if these trigger you unless you are with your therapist or a safe person.
• ritual abuse • programming • cult • trauma • trauma bonding
What compels us to visit The Exorcist?
The notorious horror film is partly an exercise in pre-Vatican II nostalgia.
• exorcist blatty movie film book novel catholic rit
The notorious horror film is partly an exercise in pre-Vatican II nostalgia.
• exorcist blatty movie film book novel catholic rit