New Worlds of Body, Mind & Spirit Since 1901
Erotic dancing is a spontaneous act of seduction, as natural as a bird's love call. Dance is one of the most ancient forms of communication and expression; it is even older than spoken language. Where words sometimes hide deeper truths that only the body can guess at, dance brings humans closer to nature. Dance brings us closer to the animal kingdom, to mammals, to birds, to insects, to fish—all of which dance with the specific goals of mating, signaling danger, locating food, or fighting over territory. Dance is not only a source of physical pleasure. It also soothes the mind as it openly expresses feelings and ideas. As a matter of fact, people in some cultures dance until they ...
Of the many esoteric subjects studied by ceremonial magicians, alchemy is often considered one of the hardest and most arcane, while the tarot is thought to be one of the most accessible and "hands-on." Historically the language of alchemy, with its inscrutable riddles and metaphor, has baffled many students, while the images of the tarot are more direct and often need little explanation. Some may prefer one over the other, but like other elements of the Western Esoteric Tradition, the best way to learn alchemy and tarot is to study these topics together. Alchemy is an early form of sacred chemistry that explored the nature of various substances. It is a multifaceted natural ...
Do you remember when the term "seasonal affective disorder" became more widespread? Most of us are aware of how the light from the Sun affects us; people affected by SAD have moods that are directly related to the amount of sunlight in the sky. During the winter, people tend to become more depressed when days are shorter, and the sun hangs at a lower angle. Yet, a planetary object even closer to the earth affects our tides, our body rhythms, fertility cycles, even mood changes, and is seldom considered in conjunction with our moods. The moon has captivated poets, philosophers, songwriters, and lovers for millennia and is, by far, the most notable object in the night sky. This hardy, ...
Magic is the art of using the whole of the natural and universal energies. To responsibly perform Wiccan magic, it's necessary to know the spiritual laws governing the material world. Many people choose to ignore these forces. The expression "sexual magic" refers to the conscious use of sexual energy. Sexual magic is not about the absurd idea of linear intercourse, where both lovers go in search of something: orgasm. Orgasm is not just the feeling of relief generated when energy is unblocked. All energy unblocked produces pleasure, and is therefore welcome. But Wiccan sexual magic goes deeper than that. Magical ecstasy is the experience of the sexual as a spiritual communion with our ...
