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What do the colour of candles in spells mean?
Candle magic is present in a number of religions and that is perhaps one reason why so many people know to make a wish after blowing out a candle. The core concepts of this form of spell casting are the ability to focus on a goal, the end results and then the ability to focus […]
What the goddess Eostre means to Easter
Spring reminds us of new beginnings and plans for the year ahead. With it comes the imagery of chicks and bunnies, eggs and flowers, which heralds the start of Easter. These images, which embody ideas of rebirth, are not just attached to the Christian festivities of Easter; they are formed from ancient beliefs and mythology, […]
What does Pope Emeritus mean?
The word “emeritus” comes from Latin. It’s an adjective that means “retired” but it is also used to honour the position once held by the retired person. The most common usage is with professors who are still professors even if they’re not teaching any more. However, presidents, prime ministers and bishops also use the title. […]
The meaning of some ancient Chinese superstitions
A simple but effective video that helps explain the meaning of some ancient Chinese superstitions and their relevance today. In Pure Spirit Are there any superstitions of Chinese origin that you pay attention to today?
What is the meaning of Self?
What if each one of us where trillions of semi-independent functions each with their own evolutionary agenda? What if? That’s exactly what biological science is suggesting is true. This could be startling and thought provoking news to many people. It raises lots of questions – a key one being “What is Self?”. Where does your […]
Why can women propose on a leap year?
Tradition suggests that women can propose to their boyfriends or the man they liked the most on February the 29th. Women can propose on leap years. But why? The short answer is that we’re not sure. The most popular legend concerns St Patrick and St Bridget. Saint Patrick was a Christian missionary, 387 AD to […]
What is a leap year?
Most people know that a leap year happens every 4 years and adds an extra day to February. That’s wrong. The leap year is a little more complex than that. It’s not a leap year if it’s also a century year. That is, well, there’s a complication to that as well… This video explains what […]
The meaning of Santa Claus
Does Santa Claus have a meaning? Where does the origin of the Santa Claus story come from? As it happens the modern Santa is largely a blend of Saint Nick and Father Christmas from the United Kingdom. The name “Santa Claus” is from the German “Sinterklaas” and has changed over the years. This short video […]
Myths and meanings of the Harvest Moon
In the Northern Hemisphere tonight there will be a Harvest Moon. This is the full moon that happens to be closest to the autumn equinox and is special as the time difference between moonrise and successive evenings is shorter than usual. The Harvest Moon tends to be large and more colourful than other moons of […]
