How Symbolic Acts in Educational Ceremonies and Traditions Enrich Academic Life
by A life without symbolic acts in ceremonies and traditions would be one without zest and richness. In the realm of education, symbolic acts are vital …
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The Sweat Lodge Ceremony: An Ancient Tradition Still Relevant Today
by A decade or so ago, I had the honor and privilege of working with Mike Bastine, an Algonquin activist and advocate of reestablishing the Native …
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10 Simple Shamanistic Practices That Can Improve Your Life Today
Are you looking to enhance your spiritual journey and experience a profound transformation in your life? Look no further than the ancient wisdom of shamanism. …
How to Make an Altar for Optimal Spiritual Connections
I’ve had altars of some type since I was a kid. Some are outside, some inside. Some I’ve made myself – others I’ve built from …
Sacred Drumming and the Benefits of Drumming
Drums have been used since ancient times among different cultures and for different reasons. Both religious and cultural gatherings used drumming as a means of …
Pleiades Meaning and Samhain
As we approach Samhain (October 31 – November 1) our awareness naturally moves in the same circles as our ancient ancestors as we all prepare …
Types of Smudge Sticks You’ll Love for Cleansing
I’ve been using smoke to cleanse my space for decades, but it’s not a new practice. The ceremony of smudging or smoke cleaning has been …
Cultural Myths and Meanings of the Blood Moon Eclipse
Exploring the Blood Moon Meaning, Myths, and Stuff to Do During the Full Lunar Eclipse The full-blood moon lunar eclipse is upcoming! The term ‘blood …
Graduation Traditions and Their Meanings
Exploring Graduation Traditions and Their Meanings My eldest niece is walking across the graduation stage today! Huzzah!!! She’s worked her buns off for this moment …
Meaning of Smudging
This article explores the meaning of smudging (also known as saging or smoke cleansing) and how to smudge. In a nutshell, the meaning of smudging …
Native American Sun Dance Symbols
Exploring Native American Sun Dance Symbols and Ceremonies Thoughts on Native American Sun Dance Symbols and Sun Dance Meaning Ideally, this article on Native American …
Groundhog Day Meaning
Groundhog Day Meaning There is a lot more to Groundhog day meaning than what’s on the surface. For the folks in the US this event …
Meaning of Halloween Symbols
Exploring the Meaning of Halloween Symbols Halloween Symbols and Their Meanings This page is devoted to the meaning of Halloween symbols, but it should be …
Kachina Properties
Kachina Properties and Hopi Symbolic Meanings Understanding Hopi Kachina Spirits and Kachina Properties To understand kachina properties, we must first have a foundation of the …