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Teenager dug from grave to become ghost bride

June 15, 2009 by Andrew Leave a Comment

: Image by dawnzy58 via Flickr

Chinese newspapers are carrying the story of a teenage girl who’s body was dug up in the Sha’anxi province so she could become the ghost bride of a recently deceased single man.

The Telegraph reports that the grieving father of the deceased man paid four people around £2,700 to find a companion for his son in the afterlife.

In some rural areas of China there is the belief that the bodies of women who have only recently died can be married to the corpse of a single man and buried with him in order to create a ghost bride for the afterlife.

The government has made efforts to remove the practise from rural culture but it has begun to resurface. There is the fear that the unmarried dead may return to haunt their family as lonely spirits.

In Pure Spirit

Should governments do more to stamp out believes like this? Or should they do less and leave the local cultures in tact?

The meaning of June

June 1, 2009 by Andrew Leave a Comment

June means Juno’s month.

Juno’s equivalent in Greek mythology is Hera. She was Jupiter’s wife and the mother to Mars, the God who gives his name to the month of March. Juno is the goddess of marriage and it is therefore considered good luck to be married in June.

Events in June

Litha
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Born in June?

Birthstone: Pearl

Flower: Rose

Tropical Zodiac: Gemini (May 21 to June 20) and Cancer (June 21 to July 22)

Sidereal Zodiac: Taurus (May 15 to June 14) and Gemini (June 15 to July 16)

In Pure Spirit

What does the month of June mean to you?

The meaning of places in dreams and their omens

January 24, 2009 by Andrew 9 Comments

Dreaming by Jeremiah Morelli

It is common to dream of being in strange or familiar places. When you do you need to consider the meaning of the events in the dream and the significance of the location.

Abbey

Dreaming of an abbey suggests that any troubles that are currently haunting you will soon go away.

Altar

If you dream that you are by an altar it is unlucky. This dream suggests illness and loss. If, however, you decorate the altar in your dream then you will be lucky and happy in love.

Attic

Dreaming of an attic is a dream which foretells the renewal of an important and an old friendship.

Balcony

If you dream of watching from a balcony then this indicates an unexpected success will come your way. If the balcony collapses under you then this dream foretells a quarrel with someone you care about.

Bath

If you dream of yourself in a warm bath then this indicates you are in danger of being too lazy and failing in an important task. If you dream of yourself in a cool or cold bath then this suggests you will succeed and prosper in commerce and retail.

Boat

Rowing in a boat is a dream which predicts business success and luck. If the boat tips over then this is an omen of important news to come.

Bridge

To dream about crossing a bridge is to suggest you have been worrying about something which is not that important. The bridge falls away in the dream, however, you need to be diligent in all financial matters.

Cabin

To dream that you are alone in a ship cabin is to dream of unhappiness and domestic troubles. If you dream that you with one or more people in the cabin then this suggests advancement and help from a well positioned ally.

Castle

Dreaming that you live in a castle is to dream of forthcoming burdened responsibility. If the dream allows you to see the castle from the distance then this is a good omen. A view of a castle from a distance may also suggest some public role for you.

Cave

Dreaming that you are hiding in a cave is an omen that someone is creating a scandal which involves you. Dreaming of wild animals leaving a cave suggests you will soon discover a troublesome secret.

Cemetery

It is a good omen to dream of a cemetery. This dream suggests a sick friend or relative will improve in health.

Chapel

It is a bad omen to dream of a chapel. This dream suggests a troubled conscience which may haunt you now and in the future. A dramatic change of approach might be wise.

Church

A dream which features a church with its doors open is a good omen. This dream suggests business growth or a promotion. If the church has its doors shut then you may be disappointed, loose money or both.

Desert

Dreaming that you are walking across a dry desert is to suggest that you will need to make a short business trip. If a storm breaks out in the dream then the business trip will not be successful.

Forest

Dreaming that you are lost in a forest is a good omen. This dream suggests prosperity. If, however, you view the forest from a distance in the dream then you may loose some property.

Garden

Dreaming of a garden is a marriage dream. It suggests you will be married to an attractive person.

Hospital

Dreaming that you or someone you know is in hospital is a good omen and suggests that you or someone you know will remain in good health or improve. It may also suggest less reason to worry.

House

A dream which features a new or strange house is a dream which suggests happiness at home and with the family. Dreaming of your home suggests, however, that quarrels may occur in the near future.

Inn

Dreaming of being inside an inn suggests that you may have to cope without money. Dreaming of being outside an inn suggests you will have to face a large disappointment. Inns are bad omens in dreams.

Park

Dreaming of a walk in the park is an omen which predicts health and sporting success.

Path

A dream which features a broad and smooth path is a bad omen which suggests you will be unlucky in love. Dreaming of a hard path to walk is a good omen which suggests happiness in a relationship.

Prison

Dreams in which you are sent to prison or are in prison are good omens; they suggest you will have the freedom to find leisure and enjoyment. Dreaming of others inside prison while you remain free is a bad omen which suggests you will soon face a disappointment.

Quicksand

Dreaming of being stuck in quicksand is a good omen. This dream suggests status and great success in relationships. If you encounter other people stuck in quicksand while you remain free in the dream is a bad omen that indicates misfortune and trouble are coming your way.

Road

A dream of a wide, well maintained and easy to travel road is a warning that your family life may soon challenge you. A dream of a rough and ready road, of a road which is poorly maintained, is an omen of success at work and in love.

Stairs

Dreaming that you are walking upstairs suggests you will shortly be disappointed. Dreaming that you are walking downstairs suggests that may soon be pleasantly surprised.

Valley

Dreaming that you are standing or walking through a valley suggests you may soon live elsewhere or that you may encounter an old friend. To be looking down at a valley from above suggests that you have made a mistake you will soon regret.

Volcano

A dream of an erupting volcano predicts arguments and dramas. A dream in which the volcano stays quiet is a dream which predicts reconciliation and the lighting of an old flame.

In Pure Spirit

What did you dream of last? Perhaps one In Pure Spirit’s readers will be able to help you with the meaning.

Image Credit: Dreaming by Jeremiah Morelli

The meaning of colours

January 10, 2009 by Andrew Leave a Comment

Different colours mean different things to different people. It is also true to say that people see colours differently.

People can see seven colours; blue, green, indigo, orange, red, violet and yellow. The colour indigo is the hardest to see and many people have six-colour vision and see indigo as an off-shade of blue or simply as blue whereas other people may have only four or two-colour vision.

Colours are associated with the zodiac, partnership omens and psychology.

Colours and the Zodiac

Aries is associated with white
Taurus is associated with yellow
Gemini is associated with red
Cancer is associated with emerald green
Leo is associated with golden yellow
Virgo is associated with pale blue
Libra is associated with violet
Scorpio is associated with russet brown
Sagittarius is associated with orange
Capricorn is associated with brown
Aquarius is associated with dark blue
Pisces is associated with white

Colours and the planets

The Sun is associated with orange and yellow
The Moon is associated with white
Mars is associated with bright red
Mercury is associated with light green
Venus is associated with blue
Jupiter is associated with purple
Saturn is associated with black and dark blue

Colours and the days of the week

Sunday is associated with orange
Monday is associated with white
Tuesday is associated with red
Wednesday is associated with green
Thursday is associated with purple
Friday is associated with blue
Saturday is associated with dark blue

Colours and marriage

White should not marry Violet
Yellow should not marry Russet brown
Red should not marry Orange
Emerald green should not marry Brown
Golden yellow should not marry Dark blue
Pale blue should not marry White

Colours and psychological traits

Black is associated with dignity and solemnity
Blue (bright) is associated with friendship and frankness
Blue (dark) is associated with trust, sincerity and earnestness
Blue (light) is associated with innocent, virtue and steadfastness
Blue (steel) is associated with endeavour, ambition and straight-forwardness
Green (dark) is associated with virility, courage and honesty
Green (light) is associated with candour, brilliance and ardour
Grey is associated with modesty and constancy
Mauve is associated with intuition, faith and aspiration
Orange is associated with health, vigour, intelligence
Pink is associated with fervour, modesty and devotion
Purple is associated with power, ajesty, fortitude and wisdom
Red is associated with animation, life, success and love
Violet is associated with passion, love and intellectuality
White is associated with innocence, virtual and modesty
Yellow (golden) is associted with morbibity and distrust
Yellow (pale) is associated with high spirits, vivacity and intelligence

In Pure Spirit

What’s your favourite colour? Does it hold any special meaning or relationship for you?

Newton House and Elinir Cavendish

December 23, 2008 by Andrew Leave a Comment

Newton House

Newton House is in Dinefwr Park, Wales and contains the remains of Dinefwr Castle. The building is currently owned by the National Trust but historically was the residence of Earl Cawdor. The title ‘Earl Cawdor’ was created in 1827 for John Campbell, one of the Clan Campbell.

Dinefwr Castle

The castle was constructed by Rhodri the Great in the 9th century.

Hauntings

The House is haunted by a White Lady. Elinir Cavendish is believed to have been murdered by her spurned lover in the House. Reports differ whether Elinir Cavendish was the sister or the cousin of the lady of the house but it is believed she was forced into a loveless marriage and fled to Dinefwr to escape.

In 1980 the house was occupied by a television production company. Many of the film crew fell ill during this time and there are reports of strange atmospheric reactions during film. The director and an editor from the company also reported witnessing an extremely beautiful girl appear, drift across the room before apparently vanishing into a cupboard.

In Pure Spirit

Been to either Newton House or Dinefwr? How would you describe the building?

Griffin

December 19, 2008 by Andrew Leave a Comment

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Griffins are monsters associated with the loyal guarding of treasure and for strict monogamy.

Christianity adopted the monster as parallels between the Griffin’s union of the king of beats Lion and king of birds Eagle, of the terrestrial and of aerial, was portrayed as a symbol of Christ.

Ostrich eggs where sold in European medieval courts as extremely rare Griffin eggs and for their medicinal traits.

Appearance

Griffin’s are usually depicted as having a lion’s body, the head and wings of an eagle. Some griffins are shown with lion claws on all four legs and others have eagle talons on the forelegs.

Griffins without wings are more acurately known as keythongs or alces.

In Pure Spirit

Is there a griffin or other monster on a building near you?

Bicorn and Chichevache

December 3, 2008 by Andrew Leave a Comment

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 always thin and feeds off loyal and enduring wives.

In Canterbury Tales (Chaucer) the bicorn is fat as there is no shortage of bullied husbands and the chichevache thin due to the rarity of faithful wives.

In Pure Spirit

What do you think? Are these monsters nothing more than stereotypes?