Explore the mysterious and tragic priesthood of Diana at Nemi, where a deadly fight for succession was waged between a runaway slave and the priest. Discover the strange rituals and beliefs that surrounded the sacred grove, from the Golden Bough to the love of Diana and Hippolytus. Uncover the secrets of this ancient and strange cult.
You are unique in this universe and you have something amazing to give back to it, but only if you allow yourself the opportunity to become your fullest self.
Discover how synchronicity, intuition, and divination can be used to discover meaning in your life and gain personal insight and growth. Let the art of divination help you get in touch with your inner knowledge and understanding.
Is there a difference between arranging letters, casting a charm, and writing a line of Python? Explore the surprising linguistic journey of the word ‘spell’—from Old English roots and Norse runes to the modern IDE—and discover why programming is the closest thing we have to actual sorcery.
Is innocence a virtue, or simply an absence of knowledge? Explore a philosophical reinterpretation of the Garden of Eden and why the “fall” may have actually been an ascension toward human maturity.
Self-reading with a divination tool is a form of self-administered therapy, and the better one knows oneself, the better their results are likely to be. It takes time, commitment, and a willingness to face things that will sometimes feel uncomfortable.
Explore the connections between technology and traditional ideas of magic as we delve into spiritual experience of tech as its users and creators. We’ll look at the similarities between technology and magic, like power over natural forces, transcendence of limitations, and the mysterious knowledge associated with it.
Adaptation is key to survival, even when it requires us to challenge our old worldviews. Coming from a religious background, I learned a few lessons along the way. Buddhism is an ancient compilation of wisdom, not divinely inspired, needing to be tested and accepted for what it is. Let’s draw from multiple sources for optimal growth and dispel self-delusion.
Ignorance may be natural, but “being ignorant isn’t a bad thing.” Buddhism teaches two core concepts, Impermanence and No-Self, that provide insight to help us understand why it’s important to not just accept our ignorance, but use it as an opportunity to learn more and grow.
Death is unavoidable, so why not live life fully, embracing the good moments and accepting the inevitable? Buddhism offers ways to recognize and accept the ever-present truth of impermanence, so we may live without regret – and with peace.
Uncover the truth of suffering and its origin. Learn how to remove yourself from craving and dissatisfaction, and discover the path to freedom with the Noble Eightfold Path. Embrace reality and let yourself find lasting peace.
Craving and clinging can lead to dukkha, but liberation is possible – the Noble Eightfold Path guides us to freedom and peace. Follow it to end suffering and attain nirvana!
