When you follow a Magick path, your success in that path depends on your ability to focus charged energies, and send them out into the universe to get whatever you desire.

If you ignore your connection to Magick energy, it will weaken - as will your power. They are especially important for beginner wiccans .

"Daily devotions" are things you do on a daily basis to strengthen the ability to control your inner Magick energy. A devotional routine helps to raise the...

Kantian ethics, or "It's Your Duty," as Wilkens states, is centered on one's duty for the good of the cause and utilizing reason as a means to an end. I liked the example of the courtroom in Wilkens text, where he talks about a juror who has to make the choice to vote "not-guilty" in a trial, because there is not enough evidence to support the verdict. Kantian ethics supports looking at "the best choice" instead of one's own choice or personal opinion as...

When people think of knot work design what typically comes to mind are Celtic motifs from England and Scotland. Like most people I knew nothing of the knot work design coming out of the Buddhist and Hindu cultures of India until I spent a month in the South Indian city of Chennai.

Walking in the early mornings, I'd find intricate knot work patterns drawn out free hand with flour on the streets in front of homes. Initially, my question was, how did these designs, so common in...

The psychological nature of the pure Cancer is rather like the physical nature of the crab - a hard outer shell conceals an inner interior that is soft and vulnerable to injury. For the outside world the Cancerians generally project themselves as hard and tough human being; but for those who know them the Cancerians are gentle and passionate. Cancerians make very devoted and loyal friends and very caring and loving parents.

Sexuality and Emotions:
Beneath an outward...

Planets placed in certain particular positions which have remarkable effects on the natives are called 'Yoga.'

Some of the special Yogas are described as follows:
1.Raja Yoga: When the lords of the ninth and the tenth house are situated in one another's house or are in conjunction with each other in either on the houses produce the 'Raja Yoga'- a good luck in all the undertakings.

2.Kesari Yoga: When the cool planet i.e. the Moon is in the center i.e. 'Kendra'...

We are a truly wonderful beings. It is incredible what we have done with our minds and power. From the pyramids of Egypt and South America to the satellites and computers of today, from the paintings of Michaelangelo to the music of Beethoven ... the list is endless.

We have created civilizations, as well as arts, sciences, philosophies, religions, political systems, cities, transportation systems and everything else on this earth which is not a pure product of nature.

Yet...

In the communist nation, someone would publicly say no. Though this person might be a party member, he/she's even more likely from outside the party.

The Chinese astrology I-Ching trigram that represents China in 2007 is 'Lu' with its third stroke changed from last Chinese astrology year. Once again, it means an imbalance of Yin and Yang energy. Lu trigram has a connotation of an adventure around midnight. An "adventure 'could be an imperative due to the situations;...

Christian icebreakers are a high value activity for you and your small group. Instead of wasting time feeling awkward and pressured, you can just move right onto the fun part of the group. A group that feels comfortable with each other will be able to accomplish a lot more together. They will also build relationships that last a lifetime. Have you ever tried a Christian icebreaker for your group? If not, here are a few ideas to help get you started.

Here are some things that you...

Upanishads are abundant source of knowledge to realize the Brahman.  Isha Upanishad, also known as Ishavasya Upanishad originates from sukla Yajur Veda and is one among the few Upanishads which is very concise and explains the Brahman in a nutshell.  The whole Upanishad is in the form of 18 couplet verses, whereas most of the Upanishads are in prose format. It is said that each of these verses represent one chapter of Bhagavad Gita.  This Upanishad is so called because...