Nostradamus Biography By: lexorrod | - Nostradamus, a French physician and astrologer who became one of the most famous seers of all times was born as Michel de Nostredame in 1503 in the south French town of Saint Remy de Provence. His family was of Jewish origin but converted to Catholicism shortly before his birth due to an anti-Semitic climate in France at the time. Little is known about his early childhood except that he supposedly learned Jewish mystical teachings including Kabbalah from his grandfathers who also taught him clas ... Tags:2012 predictions, end of the world 2012
Batman, Arkham And Lovecraft By: Harvey | - Game geeks will probably be salivating at the release of Batman: Arkham City which is due to be out in the UK. Building on the mix of action, gadgets, stealth and strategy of the hugely successful Arkham Asylum, users will be pitted against more of Batman's classic foes in the extended surroundings of the gothically-rendered Arkham.
Fans of the recent films and graphic novels will be familiar with the setting of Arkham as the labyrinthine and dark residence of a maximum-security pri ... Tags:console games, batman, arkham asylum, arkham city
Libra Horoscope In 2012 By: Jyotishacharya Vinay Sheel Saxena | - You are ruled by elegance and attraction; you always display a bright and vibrant outlook towards life. The year will start on a bright note and it will continue so for a while. The reduced workplace pressure will reduce your tensions and worries. You will get freedom of thoughts and expressions. You will have ample scopes to show your creativity and improvement at work. Your family and relationship will give you support and guidance. You will spend maximum time with your loved ones this year ... Tags:online astrology free, Horoscope Reading, Kundli
Inner Peace With A Spiritual Growth Class By: Lynette Mitchell | - If you are like me, you have begun your search for inner peace with a spiritual growth class. My first one was at the Gita School of Yoga in Melbourne in 1963. It was called a yoga philosophy class and seemed pretty way out back then. I was 21 and looking for some answers, finding my purpose and path in life, other than as a young married with a baby. We studied Fourteen Lessons in Yogi Philosophy and Oriental Occultism for a long time and it seemed very foreign to me at the time.
Since th ... Tags:Laughter Yoga Teacher, laughter yoga exercises, hasya yoga,
How To Find A Subliminal Message In A Song By: Nelson Berry | - Majority of people are skeptic about the true power and the effectiveness of subliminal messages hidden in songs or videos. While they listen to the songs or watch the videos, most people cant help but try to consciously look for or listen for the hidden messages.
Usually, subliminal videos and audio being marketed to help improve mind power and help you achieve a variety of promised benefits tell you exactly what messages are being delivered so you can choose which is most effe ... Tags:Subliminal Messages, Free Subliminal Video Messages
Benefit Of Yoga - The Christian Viewpoint By: Alex Smith | - The benefit of yoga is twofold - increased health and unification of the spirit with the body. It is accomplished through the use of many different aspects, but mainly through the combination of Asanas, or postures, and breathing/meditation practices.
This raises many question in the Christian community. In my research for this article, I was very surprised at the viewpoint of the Christian apologists, and their take on yoga and its practice. I have hesitated on writing this arti ... Tags:benefit of yoga, yoga for beginner, yoga position
Books On Witchcraft By: Ron O Schuler | - Often referred to as conjuration, witchcraft brings to you the power of prediction and manipulation in relation to various situations. You can thus manipulate situations with the help of familiars or other agents. Witchcraft is a form of magic that is considered to be very strong and effective.
It has several branches and categories and is thus a mystery that can only be uncovered by reading books on witchcraft. If you are interested in learning the secrets that lay behi ... Tags:books on witchcraft, books on hypnosis, books on occultism, boo
Books On Occultism By: Mary Zechrich | - Are you a fan of Occultism and want to learn more about it? Do you want to unravel the mystery behind occultism and are looking for books that will give you reliable information about such books? Then you are at the right place because you are sure to find all the books on Occultism that can possibly be thought of!
Rose Quartz Love Spell - How To Cast It By: Jack Daniel Morris | - The world of occultism is a strange and mystifying one where various kinds of exotic and enchanting ingredients are used to increase the potency of magic spells. One such fascinating and intriguing item that is commonly used in love spells is crystal.
Crystals have been used in magic spells since ancient times to bring about reunion with a soul mate or to unite or attract love into life. Crystals are extremely famed for their magical and powerful properties. These semi precious ston ... Tags:rose quartz, rose quartz love, quartz love, quartz love spell, love spell, rose quartz crystal
Black Magic Incantations - Discover The Hidden Power By: Jack Daniel Morris | - When the witches and wizards perform a magical ritual certain words are spoken which are believed to have magical influence on people. These words in total are called incantations. They are equally used in both white and black magic. In this article we will specially deal with the incantation's significance and values in black magic art performance.
Occult Magic Spells - No More Secrets By: Jack Daniel Morris | - Lots of people believe in occultism. They believe in the magical powers that they can gain by influencing the reality with the help of will power. The magical ceremonies are used to evoke the demons. You can bend those demons to their will so that you can perform the magical tasks.
The word occult has a Latin origin. The occult magic spells are popular among people who are interested in trying out magic with the help of some hidden means. The word occult actually means hidden means. ... Tags:occult magic, magic spells, occult magic spells, occult magic b
The Age Of Aquarius By: newagephilosopher | - The New Age has arrived ! The New Age of Aquarius, with its resplendent promise of Scientific Enlightenment !
Hairs song announced the dawning of the Age of Aquarius
When the moon is in the Seventh House
And Jupiter aligns with Mars
Then peace will guide the planets
And love will steer the stars!
This is the dawning of the age of Aquarius
The age of Aquarius
Aquarius!
Aquarius!
Complete Tarot Instructions For Love: How Do You Read Tarot Cards By: Christopher Murray | - Love is such a deep word. It is very difficult to express or measure it no matter what you do. It is also one of the most pressing concerns of individuals; the topic brings inexpressible happiness or unimaginable torture depending upon how it is perceived. Love, like happiness, contentment, enlightenment, spiritualism is a state of mind. If you are looking for divination about love, tarot is an art that can draw up plenty of insights. How do you read tarot cards to find answers about love?
Complete Tarot Instructions For Love: How Do You Read Tarot Cards By: Craig Malone | - Love is such a deep word. It is very difficult to express or measure it no matter what you do. It is also one of the most pressing concerns of individuals; the topic brings inexpressible happiness or unimaginable torture depending upon how it is perceived. Love, like happiness, contentment, enlightenment, spiritualism is a state of mind. If you are looking for divination about love, tarot is an art that can draw up plenty of insights. How do you read tarot cards to find answers about love?
Different Tarot Decks Designs By: Malc Moore | - The first description of tarot decks appeared as early as the beginning of the 15th century when Martiano da Tortona mentioned some card games that resembled a lot to tarot. The symbols on these early illustrations were Greek deities while the suits matched four types of birds, a pattern totally different from the basic Italian decks. These forefathers of the tarot deck counted only sixteen cards, but they surely enjoyed great popularity. Later, other decks are described by Italian documents thr ... Tags:tarot decks, tarot deck, visconti, card reading
Towards A Gnostic Science By: Dr. Edi Bilimoria | - With a foreword by Member Professor Peter Stewart, this magisterial work is a greatly extended version of the authors earlier book Mirages in Western Science Resolved by Occult Science. The breadth of coverage and depth of thought are truly remarkable as the work of a single scholar. Edi has studied the detail and relationships of many different disciplines and integrated them into an overarching view of the relationship between Western science and occult insight or gnosis. Network reade ... Tags:Religion and Spiritualities, Occult Science
Processes Involved In Blavatsky"€™s Writings And Its Effects By: Dr. Edi Bilimoria | - Helena Petrovna Blavatsky (HPB) demonstrated the Siddhis (psychic-spiritual faculties) of clairvoyance, clairaudience, and the powers of projection, precipitation and being en rapport. These were all used in her writings on Occult science and Meta Physics which may be categorized into seven kinds of processes. We outline them below but it is emphasized that none of the above processes are miracles or supernatural. All fall within natural law, once the operator has developed the faculties to use ... Tags:Occult Science, Meta Physics
Vedic Astrology Lesson 15 By: newagephilosopher | - The twelve dimensions of life are represented by the twelve
houses of the Zodiac.
The rising Sign at the Eastern Horizon is known as the
Ascendant and is the First House. First House represents
personality and fame. The native's complexion is indicated
by the color of the Ascendant lord ( brownish if the
Ascendant lord is Jupiter ) and the color of the planets
aspecting the Ascendant .
Science adopts the Aristotelian, inductive method to move from the particular to the general, rather like assembling individual pieces of a jigsaw puzzle: discrete observational data are collected and gradually fitted into a general picture, the latter being a mental representational model of the physical effects observed. The mind process is predominantly intellectual, applied in a linear mode. The instruments of investigation are limited to, and ... Tags:Occult Science, Religion and Spiritualities
The Law Of Attraction And New Age Theories By: Paul Warren | - New age theories originate from occultism, neopaganism and shamanism. The ideas state that the human mind has enormous strengths and this makes us capable of achieving everything in life. The theories explain that we make our own reality, which means overcoming all possible adversities and fulfilling our mission.
The theory states that the human mind has enormous powers and can confront all negative forces that are likely to impede progress. An individual is guided by their inner ... Tags:law of attraction, new age theories, the secret, wealth, money
The Metaphysical View Of Death And Life After Death Part 10 By: Luxamore | - Astral projection is an occult art that was commonly practiced by ancient mystics. Apollonius of Tyana, Yeheshuah (Jesus Christ) and many other mystics often used the ability in their ministry and work. In centuries past and up to this very day, Wicca, or the tradition of witchcraft, teaches its adherents the secrets of astral projection. The superstition that witches rode on broomsticks to their covens actually stems upon the fact that witches were adepts in the art of astral projection and ast ... Tags:astral projection, Yeheshuah, hypnosis, regression, soul, spirit, esoteric, death, after-life, occult
The Metaphysical View Of Death And Life After Death Part 4 By: Luxamore | - At times the soul undergoing transition is led across rivers with the aid of an escort. In Greek myths, Charon, the boatman, was assigned the task of guiding souls to the Otherside. Hermes, acting as psychopompos, led deserving souls to Olympus. The ushabtis, or statuettes buried with the dead among ancient Egyptians, could conceivably represent escorts or soul-bearers, aside from the usual interpretation of scholars of them being servants in the afterlife. In other religions, the escort of the ... Tags:Soul, spirit, death, angel, myths, astral travel, occult, microcosm, chakras, planes, oversoul, Light
In this chapter we will consider the four perspectives in greater detail. We will look into the dying process and the nature of life in the higher planes, as seen through the eyes of Western and Eastern occultism. Analysis of the religious concepts anent death, dying and the after-death state will offer us a clearer picture of what is commonly believed by the average person. We will deal with religious concepts not from the perspective of any particular religion, but from ... Tags:occultism, death, dying, Higher Self, metaphysics, God, scriptures, esoteric, Satan, Christianity
When a Sadguru, or spiritual master first receives a novice or a candidate seeking Truth, one of the first steps that the master would assure himself is the sincerity and the purity of motive of the candidate requesting initiation into the mysteries. In order to augment or instill this sincerity and pure motive when absent, the master would speak to the candidate regarding death. The master would advise the candidate to contemplate upon the meaning of death an ... Tags:Death, dying, consciousness, soul, spirit, lucid dreams, OBE, transition, heaven, hell, dimensions
Indonesia long awaits the saviors, Satria Piningit and Ratu Adil to show-up on the political stage to usher-in the Golden Age; and she secretly expects the saviors to "glorify" her before the other nations, just as other groups or some other nations egotistically long for the same thing. We would like to emphasize here that emissaries from God do not appear for the progress of a single group, sect, nation, etc.; the "angels" of God march on behalf of ... Tags:St. Germain, Satria Piningit, Christ, esoteric, prophecy, Ratu Adil, esoteric, spirituality, occult
The Christ, Ratu Adil & Satria Piningit--revealed?! Part 3 By: Luxamore | - Then came the announcement made by Benjamin Creme in the late seventies and early eighties that Lord Maitreya was already here on earth and living somewhere in London, England, among the Asian community. According to Creme, Maitreya, the Christ descended from his retreat in the Himalayas in July 1977 and took residence in the British Isle, and that he has already met privately with journalists and influential leaders from all fields of human endeavor. In June 11, 1988, Maitreya was said to have ... Tags:Creme, Christ, Maitreya, Imam Mahdi, Satria, Knight, Chohan, Master, Bacon, esoteric, spirituality
At this crucial point of transition between the world-cycles of the Piscean and the Aquarian Age, and with all the suffering and pain that humanity is experiencing--the various injustices that tyrants are afflicting the innocent masses, not to mention the descent of negative karma in its myriad of forms as described in Revelations as the "seven last plagues," it is understandable that humanity cry-out for a Saviour to save it from a sensed future destruction. ... Tags:Messiah, Maitreya, Armageddon, Age, Kali Yuga, Christ, Ratu Adil, saviour, salvation, God, prophecy
Mystery Of The Soul Part 1 By: Luxamore | - "They will ask thee concerning the Spirit. Say: The Spirit is by command of my Lord, and of knowledge ye have been vouchsafed but little" (Koran Al Israa 17:85)
Introduction
At present we are living in a very complex era that humankind's intelligentsia call the "Space Age," the "Computer Age," the "Atomic Age," the "Information Age," and the "Technological Age." These are descriptive culminating "Ages" of the Piscean period that will soon give way to other developme ... Tags:Soul, spirit, spirituality, mystery, esoteric, religion, Age, God, mystics, ego, metaphysics, occult
Man, The Microcosm; Part 5 By: Luxamore | - Once the third-eye has been developed with the help of Kundalini, the Chrism oil, the secretions and magnetism of the head glands, and the brain-dews, man would be able to function in the higher worlds with full awareness. These various substances and energies are instrumental to man's physical resurrection or etherealization. They are collected, blended, and released into the body through the third ventricle of the brain which, in one sense, represents the Holy Grail:
Man, The Microcosm; Part 2 By: Luxamore | - Another energy-giving of great importance is the acquisition of Self-knowledge, for by such work we will ultimately be in a position to guide others to fulfill their spiritual destinies, and to relieve them from suffering. Man, in our observation, spends too much time with glamour; with fashions and fads; with ephemeral baubles that does not benefit the soul--even with too much indulgence in matters of psychic phenomena, of "trying the spirits" instead of investigating the inner nature of the so ... Tags:Man, energu, psychic, spirits, cosmic, consciousness, ego, monad, atma, Rosicrucian, Martinist,
In the spiritual, metaphysical path, various disciplines and exercises are conducted to aid the awakening and the unfoldment of the faculties and virtues of the divinity within. To attune with the Higher Self, one is required to undergo the process of purification and to carry-out meditative exercises. Meditation, concentration, visualizations, chanting, esoteric rituals, and other spiritual disciplines are utilized as aids on the path of spiritual and metaphys ... Tags:spirituality, Guru, esoteric, discipline, souls, chela, adept, Master, Path, New Age, yoga, occult
There are times when we need to direct healing energy to a person. This may be done with the Channeling Hands. Although there are many techniques and methodologies for channeling energy depending on the nature of the problem and the healing tradition, this method is simple to recall and does not require much effort on our part.
Mudras & Hand Symbolism: Hand Symbolism & Beliefs Part 1 By: Luxamore | - Human hands have never lost their fascination to our ancient forefathers, and even now in contemporary times, the novel roles that hands play in the humanities with their dexterity and grace never cease to amaze us. The wondrous execution of a Chopin piece, or an objet d' art fabricated carefully by a master hand--they constantly evoke a sense of joy and wonder within us. The Spirit within us responds positively to the beauty, the harmony, and the symmetry of sound and form as manifested by Natu ... Tags:hands, esotericism, symbolism, signs, esoteric, occult, arcane, lore, superstitions, traditions
In ceremonial magick of the Western Tradition, the hands and fingers are used for various purposes among which is to trace symbols, sigils, and signs in a consecrated space or object. They are also utilized to banish, invoke and direct forces to certain targets. In contrast to the adepts of ceremonial magic, stage magicians apply the hands to entertain audiences with their many illusory tri ... Tags:hands, mudras, magick, yoga, martial-arts, healing, esoteric, occultism, metaphysics, invocation
Before we begin discussing mudras, let us first consider some interesting topics concerning hands. This and the following article will be devoted to hand mysteries, symbolism, esotericism, signs, and beliefs. Although our treatment of these subjects may be inadequate, from the scholarly point of view, the lay person may find them interesting and we especially dedicate this work for their pe ... Tags:hands, mudras, magick, signs, symbolism, palmistry, occult, mysteries, esoteric, occultism, arcane
When we study Eastern philosophies, beliefs, culture, and the pragmatic yogic methods of Hinduism and Buddhism, we often come across practices of systematic hand gestures. The rites, rituals, initiations, dances, and spiritual disciplines of these Oriental religions and traditions are replete with multifold forms of hand gestures with symbolic meanings and empowering virtues. In Sanskrit th ... Tags:mudras, hands, symbolism, yoga, psychic, spiritual, esoteric, evolutionary, Hinduism, Tantra, magick
Most people identify the lower components of their microcosmic being as the Self. This is a misconception that results in suffering and pain in everyday experiences. It also prolongs soul-bondage to matter, to Maya, to the wheel of birth and rebirth. Buddhism, for example, teaches that there is no self in that which is ephemeral, and although exoterically, they deny the existence of a self within man, teachers of Vajrayana Buddhism do assert the existence of what ... Tags:metaphysics, healing, esotericism, microcosm, religion, mysticism, theosophy, divine, Self, Ego
Frauds In The Metaphysical Field Part 1 By: Luxamore | - This is an important subject to address for like in every field of human endeavor, the metaphysical branch has its charlatans, scoundrels, and manipulators who are ever ready and eager to mislead the earnest seeker of Truth. Students of metaphysics as well as laymen should understand the difference between true spiritual metaphysicians and scoundrels assuming the title. Disciples of the Spirit should be able to discern between metaphysical practices and services of spiritual worth and those obje ... Tags:frauds, metaphysics, guru, practitioners, spirituality, charlatans, paranormal, yogi, adept, master
Magickal Oils Of Indonesian Shamanism Part 2 By: Luxamore | - Note: The following descriptions of the magickal oils contain foreign words and phrases (Javanese/Arabic/Indonesian)--they are left untranslated for proper identification of the oils and the mantras/prayers associated with them.
Minyak Istanbul
Istanbul oil is one of the more common magickal types easily found sold in the Arab communities all over Indonesia and worn especially by the teachers of Islam. It has various grades and the good ones exude a very pun ... Tags:oil, occult, shamanism, shaman, psychic, magickal, amulets, potions, charms, spells, minyak, mantras
Almost every shamanic and pagan culture has its own collection of oils used for occult and magickal purposes. In this article we will describe a few of these "minyak" (as oils are called in the Indonesian/Malayan tongue) to be found in the Indonesian archipelago. This is an on-going project and we may update this article whenever we possess additional information regarding the subject.
Metaphysical Reflections By: Luxamore | - Nature holds bountiful undiscovered-as-yet secrets for humanity. Normally, we seek to unveil them through scientific means--through our laboratory equipment, processes and methodologies; however, the conventional, material methods of probing into Nature's treasure storehouse may only take us to a certain point beyond which it is difficult for three-dimensional instruments to record, and the physical senses and mind to follow and apprehend. And yet, humanity unconsciously feel that it is possible ... Tags:metaphysics, theosophy, meditation, New Thought, New Age, spirituality, esoteric, psychic, Mystery
Wonderful, Magickal, Mustika-pearls Part 1 By: Luxamore | - Freaks and anomalies are found abound in Nature and her creations--if we would just look for them. "Mustikas" or "Magickal Pearls" having their origin in animals and plants are just some of Nature's curiosities hardly known or mentioned in the literature of the Occident, accept perhaps in faerie tales. It is different in the East, however. Pearls, other than those originating from oysters are mentioned in the Hindu scripture, "Sri Garuda Purana," where it explains the powers of several types of ... Tags:mustika, bezoar stones, geliga, mutya, magick, talismans, amulets, charms, Vedic, mani, pearls
Approaching Metaphysics Part 2 By: Luxamore | - If we think about it we will realize that we are unable to take anything material with us to the higher worlds when we pass on. We are unable to take along with us our house, our money, our possessions, our titles, etc. What we do take along are things that are immaterial--our knowledge, our memories, our karma, our habits, our character, our spiritual and psychic development, our aspirations and desires. We can see from this that our purpose in this world, in this physical plane is in connectio ... Tags:metaphysics, Theosophy, New Age, yoga, guru, chela, discipleship, Master, brotherhood, spiritual
Approaching Metaphysics Part 1 By: Luxamore | - Before one approaches seriously the study of metaphysics, magick, the occult, or mysticism, it is appropriate that one prepares oneself on all levels: mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. It is of vital importance that the student be psychologically prepared for the reception of Cosmic truths; for without adequate preparation, without the required purity, the right attitude and the right motive, one simply deludes or sidetracks oneself from all that which is essential in occult stu ... Tags:metaphysics, occult, magick, esoteric, spirituality, occultism, psychicism, psychic, yoga,
Kujang - The Talismanic Sickle By: Luxamore | - There is a unique weapon that originates in Western Java, in the Pasundan (Sundanese) region. This weapon is called "kujang," (pron. "koo-jaang.") Lacking the proper English equivalent for this we have used the term, "sickle," eventhough its form somewhat deviates from the true shape of a sickle. Neither does it resemble the "scimitar" which curves convexly. In Indonesian a sickle is actually called "chelurit."
Bulu Perindu - The Enchanted Grass By: Luxamore | - Nature produces the most intriguing life-forms. We are normally aware of the animal, insect, and plant kingdoms--these we come across and interact with in our every day life and are perceptible to the senses; other creatures are too microscopically small for us to perceive with our naked eyes, these are the bacteria, germs, etc. Other life-forms not too commonly found are the transitions between the plant and animal kingdoms: "plant-like" animals and "animal-like" plants. Zoologically, they exis ... Tags:Bulu Perindu, grass, folklore, tradition, magick, occult, talismans, amulets, charms, occultism
Indonesian Shamanic Methods Of Fasting & Austerities By: Luxamore | - Fasting and asceticism are essential practices in Javanese Kejawen and shamanism--especially Indonesian shamanism. Most of the unusual and unique powers acquired in Indonesian occultism are dependent upon the mastery of these disciplines with their many forms and variations. Another important factor that must not be overlooked in the acquisition of these occult powers is the knowledge of the correct timing such as the proper month and day which magickal rites and disciplines are to be commenced, ... Tags:shamanism, esoteric, magick, fasting, austerities, discipline, spirituality, asceticism, occult
The 99 Beautiful Divine Names Of Allah By: Luxamore | - "And Allah's are the best Names, therefore call on Him thereby, and leave alone those who violate the sanctity of His Names; they shall be recompensed for what they did; God's alone are the attributes of perfection; invoke Him, then, by these, and stand aloof from all who distort the meaning of His attributes." Quran Al A'Raf 7:180
"Say: 'Call upon Allah or call upon the Beneficent God; whichever you call upon, He has the Best names.' Say: 'Invoke God, or invoke the Most Gracious: ... Tags:Divine, Allah, God, occult, angels, khodams, mystical, magick, invocation, evocation, genie, servitor
