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Your life is filled with all kinds of symbols. Some are so familiar you don't even have to think about them! We all recognize a stop sign, even if it says Alto!, because of the octagonal shape. You probably recognize the cross, five and six pointed stars, and other religious symbols. The skull and crossbones is a universal symbol for poison. Astrology is an art and science built upon ancient symbols. Astronomers and astrologers, for example, use the same symbols and signs for the planets that were used centuries ago. The symbolic language of astrology translates into interpretations by the skilled practitioner. Let's look at three astrology books that will guide your study of the ...
You've seen it in old movies: A safecracker takes out a small piece of sandpaper and roughs up the skin of his fingertips so he can more easily detect the movement of the tumblers in the lock. The goal is to open the safe and get some form of treasure. In this column I'm going to be a piece of sandpaper. I'd like to open a lock that might lead you to some treasures you don't know about and that are more than worth your efforts. The Best Visual Introduction to WitchcraftThe first one is an absolutely amazing DVD by Raymond Buckland called Witchcraft: Rebirth of the Old Religion. There is nobody living in America who could be a better historian of the Craft than Ray. Gerald Gardner ...
Think about the idea of emotional freedom. Let it really sink in and evoke your imagination. What does it personally mean to you? Perhaps it means gaining independence by ending a draining relationship, finding complete happiness within rather than from misleading external sources, or discovering the confidence that comes from knowing you have everything you need. Once you know what this means to you, imagine how good it would feel to experience freedom like this on a daily basis—centered, complete, and secure. As exhilarating as it can be to daydream about this sort of freedom, doing something concrete to achieve it can be difficult. But why? If this sounds familiar, I encourage ...
"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them."&#;151John F. Kennedy In late summer, the key word is abundance. Flowers and crops are full of life, fish are jumping in the lakes, trees are lush and thick with foliage, festivals, and fairs sprout up in every small town and big city, and even the weather is generous with abundant sunshine and heart-stopping storms. This is a great time of year to count your blessings and revel in the wild magick of summer. It's also a great time to reap the fruits of your own labors and to be thankful for all the positive energy you have put into your life to reach this ...
