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Spell Casting In History
'Magic', in its simplest form, has been used by ancient cultures to control the elements, and bend forces of nature to the will of the user. The Prehistoric man was very much in tune with how they were placed in nature, and often felt they must give up sacrifices and offerings to their Gods in order to keep them happy. These rituals are the earliest forms of spellcasting, as their power of giving thanks helped them in their tasks... (posted by J. Roslyn 3 years 45 days ago.)
'Magic', in its simplest form, has been used by ancient cultures to control the elements, and bend forces of nature to the will of the user. The Prehistoric man was very much in tune with how they were placed in nature, and often felt they must give up sacrifices and offerings to their Gods in order to keep them happy. These rituals are the earliest forms of spellcasting, as their power of giving thanks helped them in their tasks... (posted by J. Roslyn 3 years 45 days ago.)
Crystal Ball Reading
Have you ever walked past a window and thought you saw something just beyond your sight? Something that made you stop and look again, only to discover there was nothing there? This form of divination has connections to crystal ball readings where the reader asks a question, and the seer looks into a ball of glass to find answers to their questions. It works by scrying, or gazing into the reflective surface, and placing oneself into... (posted by J. Roslyn 3 years 45 days ago.)
Have you ever walked past a window and thought you saw something just beyond your sight? Something that made you stop and look again, only to discover there was nothing there? This form of divination has connections to crystal ball readings where the reader asks a question, and the seer looks into a ball of glass to find answers to their questions. It works by scrying, or gazing into the reflective surface, and placing oneself into... (posted by J. Roslyn 3 years 45 days ago.)
History Of Tarot
There are many texts describing the origin of the tarot card, although no proof has been found to justify a clear case. Some say they came from gypsy origin, others say they are part of ancient Hebrew, Greek or even prehistoric imagery. What is known is that the first cards were found in the 1400s where an Italian document describes a set of playing cards similar to the 78 deck we see today, but contained pictures of Greek gods and four... (posted by J. Roslyn 3 years 45 days ago.)
There are many texts describing the origin of the tarot card, although no proof has been found to justify a clear case. Some say they came from gypsy origin, others say they are part of ancient Hebrew, Greek or even prehistoric imagery. What is known is that the first cards were found in the 1400s where an Italian document describes a set of playing cards similar to the 78 deck we see today, but contained pictures of Greek gods and four... (posted by J. Roslyn 3 years 45 days ago.)
History Of Voodoo Witchcraft
Voodoo (or Vodou) is said to have originated within the ancient African and Native American cultures, where the shamans, or the female oracles, conducted their rituals to ensure their spirit followed the path of their God, and could join with him once the body returned to earth. Before a person may become a shaman or oracle of their village, it was important that the spirits were able to enter the body, and that the body was... (posted by J. Roslyn 3 years 45 days ago.)
Voodoo (or Vodou) is said to have originated within the ancient African and Native American cultures, where the shamans, or the female oracles, conducted their rituals to ensure their spirit followed the path of their God, and could join with him once the body returned to earth. Before a person may become a shaman or oracle of their village, it was important that the spirits were able to enter the body, and that the body was... (posted by J. Roslyn 3 years 45 days ago.)
Cats In Witchcraft: A History
A familiar is a spirit contained in the form of an animal that lives as a faithful friend would do, and is sometimes said to be attracted by an unnatural force to its owner. In many cultures, this familiar has been said to do the bidding of the owner, and often for harmful purposes. This is portrayed in the media by the use of an old hag with her cat or bat, or the wizard who keeps a lizard or a snake by his altar. Sometimes... (posted by J. Roslyn 3 years 45 days ago.)
A familiar is a spirit contained in the form of an animal that lives as a faithful friend would do, and is sometimes said to be attracted by an unnatural force to its owner. In many cultures, this familiar has been said to do the bidding of the owner, and often for harmful purposes. This is portrayed in the media by the use of an old hag with her cat or bat, or the wizard who keeps a lizard or a snake by his altar. Sometimes... (posted by J. Roslyn 3 years 45 days ago.)
Telepathy: Then And Now
Who hasn't, at one point or another, wished that they could read the thoughts of another person? Who hasn't wanted to discover the innermost secrets and desires kept carefully hidden and locked away in someone's mind? Who hasn't wished to be able to tell if they were being lied to? Who hasn't wanted to be able to discern the future? For an accomplished telepath, all that and more is possible. The short definition of telepathy... (posted by J. Roslyn 3 years 45 days ago.)
Who hasn't, at one point or another, wished that they could read the thoughts of another person? Who hasn't wanted to discover the innermost secrets and desires kept carefully hidden and locked away in someone's mind? Who hasn't wished to be able to tell if they were being lied to? Who hasn't wanted to be able to discern the future? For an accomplished telepath, all that and more is possible. The short definition of telepathy... (posted by J. Roslyn 3 years 45 days ago.)
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