If you are interested in magic mushrooms, you need to read the book “Shroom: A Cultural History of the Magic Mushroom” by Andy Letcher. You may or may not agree with many of his viewpoints and conclusions. But read it you must!
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Summer Solstice – Celebration and Meaning
On June - 21 - 2010Comments Off
Summer solstice is nearly here, the time of year when the light of day is longest, reaching its peak after a six month climb from the darkest day of winter solstice. Many cultures have the solstice days noted in their calendars, and it is no wonder, for this is a very prominent sign of the [...]
Music for the Soul – Healing Drum and Rattle
On April - 2 - 20103 COMMENTS
Rattles have been used in native and shamanic prayer for centuries, using sound to carry the message of spirit to Great Spirit
Native Jewelry is More than Just Looks
On March - 26 - 20102 COMMENTS
It is important that the maker of native jewelry hold wisdom in the mixing of the gemstones, patterning, and the tone set while making the native jewelry or native healing tools. Some will call in the ancestors, others the angels.
Beat of the Drum – Beat of the Heart
On March - 18 - 20101 COMMENT
Drums have also played a strong part in our spiritual development, and shaman leaders around the world have used drums to lift their people into a state of consciousness beyond the normal day to day beta rhythm.
Four Leaf Clovers – Good Luck!
On March - 10 - 20101 COMMENT
Old Kentucky Superstitions about Four Leaf Clovers If you find a four-leaved clover, hold it above the head and make a wish Mountains Put a four-leaved clover into your shoe. Make a wish. When it is lost out, the wish will come true. Four Leaf Clovers by Ella Higginson I know a place where the [...]
Hummingbird Meaning – Hummingbird Facts and Stories
On February - 18 - 20101 COMMENT
There are many wonderful stories in legend, and the tiny hummingbird continues to hold great support and admiration in our present times.
The Intuitive Meaning of Animals in our Lives
On February - 6 - 20101 COMMENT
Just about every animal, bird, and even bug is associated with a spiritual meaning. If we look back historically it makes sense that we might see any creature as powerful. The powers that other creatures mean more when they could do things we could not do, or could have impact on our lives.
Groundhog Day and Spiritual Meaning
On February - 2 - 20104 COMMENTS
Today is groundhog’s day, the one day of the year that this little rodent rises not just above its underground lodging but to the status of star. Why does anyone have interest in what a little woodchuck does on this particular day?
Asian Animal Symbols From China
On December - 31 - 2009Comments Off
Animal symbols play a role of significance in many cultures as seen in the history of the world. The position and importance of animal symbols in the Chinese culture is beyond comparison with regards to the cultures and its proved to be true.
Amulets – Protection from Misfortune
On December - 4 - 2009Comments Off
The practice and faith in amulets carried into almost every aspect of ancient times. The word Amulet comes from the Latin word amuletum, which means “an object that protects a person from trouble”.
Creations in the Eyes of Vedas
On November - 11 - 2009Comments Off
The tenth book of the Rig-Veda contains a creation hymn (10.129) as follows: “Nor being was there nor non-being; there was no atmosphere and no sky beyond. What covered all, and where, by what protected ? Was there a fathomless abyss of the waters?” “Neither death was there nor immortality ; there was not the [...]
Fall Equinox 2009 – Does life fall together or fall apart?
On September - 22 - 2009Comments Off
Today is September 22nd, 2009, the day of the fall equinox of 2009. The word equinox means “equal night”, with the same allocation of time given to daylight and to night. From this point on until the winter solstice the night will overpower the day, and each day will find us with even more darkness [...]