Tips on Interpreting Signs and Symbolic Meanings
I’ll never forget the first time I deliberately celebrated the summer solstice. I was barefoot, slightly sunburned, and wildly underprepared…but absolutely enchanted. Somewhere between crafting …
Every year, I make it a point to grow a garden (or at least have a few pots of herbs growing). I don’t do it …
If you’ve ever seen a maypole dance or stumbled upon one of those picturesque, ribbon-laden poles in the middle of a village green, you’ve probably …
If you think knots are just for tying boats to docks or laces to shoes, think again. My experience with knots began decades ago when …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
As we approach Samhain (October 31 – November 1) our awareness naturally moves in the same circles as our ancient ancestors as we all prepare …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 There is a lot more to Groundhog day meaning than what’s on the surface. For the folks in the US this event …
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 and Hopi Symbolic Meanings Understanding Hopi Kachina Spirits and Kachina Properties To understand kachina properties, we must first have a foundation of the …
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