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Tarot Card of the Month: Page of Swords
Tarot Card of the Month Page of Swords The page of swords is the novice writer gathering inspiration for the first plot points of his novel, the filmmaker gathering conceptual shots for a new project, and the eager pupil open to all the medicinal possibilities of a newly discovered plant species. The page of swords
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I Ching Readings for April 2023
I Ching Readings for April 2023 Hexagram 17 Lake over Thunder ‘Following’ (Angelica Danton 13Society member) This month attracts the energy of the Hexagram 17 in the IChing. The relevant images are Lake (symbolized as a young youthful energy) over Thunder (a powerful Yang force). >Meaning: This month, allow for your learning from those who
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Occult Ohio: Home of the Peaceful Witch Trial
Occult Ohio: Home of the Peaceful Witch Trial When one thinks about Ohio, Cedar Point, corn fields, and the deteriorating Rust Belt may come to mind but witch trials, not so much. As someone born and raised in the state. Witch trial history was taught as more of an early pilgrim. East coast happening that
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The Charles Manson Family
Charles Manson Peace, love, and rock & roll were defining characteristics of the 1960s. It’s difficult to believe, with this backdrop, a man convinced people to kill complete strangers on his behalf. Not only was Charles Manson’s family full of religiously dedicated followers, but he was glamorized by the public. Born as Charles Miles Maddox
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Witchcraft: Warm, Not Wicked
Witchcraft: Warm, Not Wicked Pointy black hats, evil cackles, and wickedness – all clichés that come to mind when we hear the word ‘witch.’ Really, most who practice witchcraft today do not fit the stereotype. Rather, they focus on paying particular homage to the natural world we all inhabit. Covens and independent practitioners alike worship
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Happy Winter Solstice
Happy Winter Solstice everyone. Today marks the shortest day of the year for us here in the Northern Hemisphere as well as the start of winter. The solstice is the moment when the Earth’s poles are at their maximum tilt. When the winter solstice occurs, the sun travels its shortest path through the sky. The
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Death in Life and Tarot
Just imagine it, taking a seat for a mysterious Tarot reading. The deck is shuffled and a card is dealt. You then meet the Major Arcana member, good old number 13, Death. How does it feel? What are the first impressions? This card symbolizes transformation and an end to something we know, be it a
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Ghost Stories: Maine’s Route 2A
Maine has a fair share of ghost stories, one being Route 2A. This section, known as the Haynesville Woods, is a dangerous road due to sharps curves and turns. This certain stretch of road is a place one wouldn’t like to drive after dark. There is even a country song written by a former truck
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Pain Magic in Modern Paganism
Pain magic – what’s the first thing that pops into your mind? American pop culture suggests a blood pact of a pinprick at the tip of a finger. The other end of the spectrum proposes a nude self-flagellation scene in the DaVinci Code. Perhaps, looking more historically, the regimented lives of the American Puritans could
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History of UFO Sightings
For thousands of years, people have described seeing strange flying structures of light, clouds, and even fire. But, as our cultural fascination grew with extraterrestrial life in the 20th century, so did the number of UFO sightings. UFOs have fascinated and puzzled people for decades, yet hard evidence seems ever elusive. Many people believe that