Image by exfordy via Flickr Yin and yang are different forms of chi. Yang is a faster moving chi than yin, it is more compressed and hotter. The literal interpretation of yin and yang is that of the shady side of the mountain (yin) and the sunny side of the mountain (yang). People tend to […]
Crystals for a good New Year
There are two stages in using crystals to encourage a good New Year. The first stage is to appropriately ring out the old year and the second stage, of course, is to ring in the new.
Macedonian government protects Goddess Vesta artifact
Image via Wikipedia Archaeologists in Macedonia have uncovered the earliest known samples of the old Macedonian language. The clay artifact is so rare that the Macedonian government are keeping the location secret in order to deter potential treasure hunters and artifact poachers. Macedonia, once a Yugoslavian state, is bordered by Serbia to the north and […]
The rain god Chaac and the 10 most important archaeology discoveries of 2008
The Archaeological Institute of America has published their top 10 list of the most important archaeological discoveries of 2008 via the Archaeology Magazine. Here’s the list; Sacred Maya Blue – Chichén Itzá, Mexico Wari Masked Mummy – Lima, Peru Kuttamuwa’s Soul – Zincirli, Turkey American Genes – North America Oldest Oil Paintings – Bamiyan, Afghanistan […]
Indigo Children
Indigo Children are promoted by some to be the next stage of human evolution. They are empathic, creative and some may have paranormal abilities. The name Indigo Children is derived from the indigo aura which surrounds them and visible to psychics able to perceive auras. Two popular books have helped introduce the Indigo Children concept […]
Herbs for incense and candle magick
It is common for Wicca to use herbs for incense or for candle magick. Charcoal blocks can also be used but the following list has a particular emphasis on herbs commonly used for candle magick. Warning: Wormwood fumes are poisonous so if you have to use wormwood then do so in an area with good […]
Yule
The tradition of Yule pre-dates Christianity. It is now celebrated on December the 25th by many but on December 21st or 22nd on the solstice by some Wicca. Yule is a celebration and a feast which marks the darkest point of the winter and the returning of the light. The word Yule may come from […]
What does namaste mean?
The word Namaste is Sanskrit. It is used as a greeting in India and Nepal by Buddhists, Jains and Hindus. In yoga Namaste is said with the intent of saying; “I am your humble servant” although the literally translation is “I bow to you”. Namaste is often accompanied with a shallow bow that’s made with […]
Buddhist Temples and Sanga in Edinburgh, Scotland
In Pure Spirit can list these sanga and Buddhist centres in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Prayer wheels
The prayer wheel or mani wheel (handheld version) is typically made from leather, stone, metal and wood although rough cotton is sometimes used. The prayer wheel is a spindle decorated with the Sanskrit mantra ‘Om Mani Padme Hum’ although variations of this are possible. The prayer wheel allows the teaching of Buddha “turning the wheel […]
