There was nothing in the beginning; no earth, no sky, no sun and no moon. There was only darkness. There was only darkness until a thin disc emerged. Sitting on the disc, which was yellow on one side and white on the other, was a small bearded man. He was Creator. He was the One […]
Bagua map – feng shui
The coloured, octagonal map is a fundamental feng shui tool. It is used to evaluate the work space or living area and their contents. Every part of your home is related to different aspects of your life. The bagua map is used to display these nine life aspects so that they may be properly harmonised. […]
10 ghost animals in science
In this article we look at ten animals that have the word ‘ghost’ in their name. The world of the paranormal does have its influence on science and biology after all. 1 ) The Ghost Spider The ghost spider (anyphaene californica) is a tiny, translucent arachnid that lives in the southern parts of the United […]
Phantoms and Monsters: An interview with Lon Strickler
Lon Strickler is the brains and the hard work behind two of the web’s most insightful paranormal resources; the Phantoms and Monsters blog and wiki. If you’re not familiar with the wiki concept then you’re in for a treat. A wiki is a website which any member of the community can update and edit. Just […]
Bicorn and Chichevache
Bicorn A Bicorn is an European monster with the suggestion of demonic influence. The bicorn was a fat and flesh eating monster that grew by consuming faithful or wife bullied husbands. Chichevache The Chichevache is the female equivalent or rival to the Bicorn. Whereas the Bicorn is fat and fed off husbands; the Chichevache is […]
Niddry Street Vaults
Niddry Street Vaults, Edinburgh The Niddry Street Vaults are one set of vaults uncovered in Edinburgh, Scotland. Niddry Street is halfway between North Bridge and South Bridge and is perpendicular to the Cow Gate. Mary King’s Close is nearby. The Edinburgh Vaults were created when the Bridges were built to link the Southside to the […]
Some commonly confused lightworking terminology
Sheila Caldwell is an experienced lightworker based in Fife, Scotland. Sheila offers healing consultations and is an accomplished author having penned the extremely useful ‘An A – Z for Lightworkers’. In Pure Spirit invited Sheila to help our readers navigate through some commonly confused lightworking terminology. We’re very pleased to say that not only did […]
The meaning of December
December means ‘the tenth month’ although after the Roman King Numa Pompilius in ~700BC. Pompilius moved the beginning of the year from March and added January and February. The Anglo-Saxons called both December and January ‘Giuli’ (or Yules). Events in December Sinterklaas Egil Skallagrimsson’s Day Litha Kwanzaa Hanukkah Yule Born in December? Birthstone: Turquoise Flower: […]
Syncretism
Syncretism is the process in which a collection of beliefs and understands – once seperate and from different origins – begin to merge and share elements. Modern occult is particularly marked for its syncretism although practitioners have always been interested and willing to learn from other teachings. The internet is a primary enabler of syncretism […]
The meaning of itches and their omens
Itching is sometimes thought of as one of the manifestations of the human body connected with omens and fortune. An itchy crown of the head You will have an advance in position. An itchy right cheek Someone is speaking well of you. An itchy left cheek Someone is speaking poorly of you. An itchy right […]
