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Valentine’s presents for a Wiccan girlfriend

January 31, 2009 by Andrew 1 Comment

It’s a debate. If your girlfriend or boyfriend is Wiccan and not Christian do you treat them with something for Valentine’s Day?

Many people would argue that a Valentine’s Day gift is a nice and thoughtful gesture irrespective of religion. Others may note that the modern Valentine’s day is a reinvention fueled by the greeting card companies and that the feastday of Saint Valentine was removed from the Roman Catholic Calendar of Saints in 1969 simply because nothing other than a burial location is known of Saint Valentine.

Here at In Pure Spirit we think the 14th of February is a good day to buy a little gift for someone you care a lot for. It doesn’t have to be called a Valentine’s Day gift.

Druids battle over skeleton

January 30, 2009 by Andrew Leave a Comment

Rollo Maughfling, the archdruid of Stonehenge and Glastonbury, said: “Beyond all the other philosophical, scientific and religious arguments, in the end it comes down to something called common human decency.”

The move is opposed by academics who worry that any decision to rebury Charlie will result in a trend of other important archaeological finds being returned to the earth.

Dr Josh Pollard from Bristol University told the BBC, “I think it could set a very dangerous precedent, one in which we would find a situation where all prehistoric human remains held in museums, held in other collections across the United Kingdom, have to be reburied.”

How to arrange your feng shui animals

January 28, 2009 by Andrew Leave a Comment

There are five animals used to represent the energy field of your chi according to feng shui teaching.

* The phoenix
* The dragon
* The tiger
* The snake
* The tortoise

Feng shui teaches that your chi flow will be at its most healthy if you can sit or even rest with the five animals arranged correctly around you.

The Year of the Ox – the earth Ox

January 26, 2009 by Andrew Leave a Comment

The Ox is yin in polarity and associated with the element of water. People born in this year will have Oynx as a birthstone.

Ox is a hallmark of quite hardwork and stalwart determination. People born in the Year of the Ox are often born to lead. Although they can be quite they are dependable and naturally achieve what they need to achieve. Despite success, the Ox often remains modest, calm and tireless. However, those born to the Year of the Ox sometimes need quiet and time to reach their goals and once set on a target they can be tenacious in reaching it.

Ox tend to be grounded in common sense and logical. Although security is important them so is kindness and care. The Ox enjoys helping other people and dislikes being in debt or flying by wire.

Muslins banned from yoga in Indonesia

January 25, 2009 by Andrew Leave a Comment

Indonesia is the largest Muslin country in the world. Although officially secular some 90% of the 234 million population are Muslim.

The Council of Ulemas, 700 clerics and the country’s top Islamic body, explained that the use of yoga could erode the Muslim faith. The ancient Indian practise is popular in Indonesia, especially Jakarta, but it contains ritualised elements of Hinduism. The recital of Hindu rituals in yoga mantras is considered haram for Muslins.

The Council of Ulemas was formed in 1975 by then-President Suharto. The Council was initially founded to allow politics and religion to continue alongside one another in Indonesia without crossing paths. In recent years, though, the Council of Ulemas has become more involved in politics and the issuing of fatwas.

How to add more yin to your life for the Chinese New Year

January 25, 2009 by Andrew Leave a Comment

We first looked at the possible problems of having too much yin and ways to add more yang to mark the start of 2009. This article is timed for the start of the Chinese New Year – the year of the Ox. The first thing to note is that it is entirely healthy and common […]

The eleventh sign: Aquarius

January 23, 2009 by Andrew Leave a Comment

Independent and sometimes stubborn, Aquarians often have a real wish to help but may not always appear that way. Sometimes unreliable Aquarians can also be highly creative and inspiring. Aquarians are prone to being unconventional but generally remain positive.

Which type of karmic debt are you carrying?

January 22, 2009 by Andrew 9 Comments

Pythagorean numerology believes in reincarnation. Each reincarnation helps our spiritual self inch closer to a state of higher awareness however in some incarnations we make mistakes and may even commit crimes. These mistakes manifest themselves as karmic debt.

Shamash: The harsh but just deity

January 21, 2009 by Andrew Leave a Comment

Image via Wikipedia Shamash is a Babylonian deity. He is a Sun god; son of Sin (Moon god) and Ningal. His consort is Aya a mother goddess. The Babylonian Sun god rises from the mountains in the morning with rays extending from his shoulders. At the end of the day he enters the underworld by […]

Five female deities with some masculine traits

January 20, 2009 by Andrew 1 Comment

Image via Wikipedia Channelling deities, asking for their guidance, support or blessing is common. Whenever you attempt to involve a deity in a blessing or ritual it is important to know exactly with whom you are dealing with. Deities have their own personalities, preferences and traits. Further more, these aspects of the deity can begin […]

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