Esoterica

If you’ve ever meandered onto the spiritual side of YouTube, Twitter, or Instagram, you may have seen photos or videos of several neat piles of cards with a single crystal on top of each. The instructions tell you to “Pick a pile” or “Pick a card,” but what does this mean?

The line between fact and fiction is blurry. Countless mythical and folkloric creatures have been discovered to exist in the real world, leading scientists and skeptics to reconsider their prejudices.

 

The exact origins of Yule are unknown. However, there is documentation of Yule celebrations dating back to the 4^th century. It’s believed that ancient people celebrated Yule even before that. Let’s explore some of the ways people traditionally observed Yule in centuries past.

While rosy-cheeked holiday celebrants sing and clink their punch glasses, while children play in the snow and eat sugar cookies, while beautifully-wrapped gifts are exchanged -- the Krampus watches.

Whether Wiccan or just pagan, a book to record their journey through witchcraft is essential for witches. Information of a magickal nature can be written in either a Book of Shadows, a Grimoire, or both—but what's the difference between these mystical tomes?

Each of the 7 chakras has its own individual purpose, characteristics, and correspondences. We’ll discuss the details of each one to provide a basic overview of the 7 chakras.

There are three main signs that casual to intermediary astrology aficionados commonly reference and keep tabs on: the sun, moon, and rising signs—and everyone has all three.

The ritual of cleansing, selecting, setting intent, and meditating with crystals offers a sense of peace and tranquility that is beneficial to stress relief. Combining this with the powerful suggestion of color psychology, crystal healing can have a tremendously positive effect. With a relaxed and open mind, crystal healing allows the user to reach for a higher level of connectedness with their spiritual self.