Archives for Mysticism - Page 2
What is a Horoscope-a Small Introduction Into Astrology
"I’m Capricorn, you’re Leo, my mother is Taurus and the neighbor is Aquarius." Does this sound familiar? I believe so. Nowadays, most of us know our zodiacal sign and the…
Dracula: The History of Myth and the Myth of History
In spite of all that we know about Vlad Dracula, he is still somewhat of an enigma. Not only are there still unsolved mysteries about his life and death, but…
Dracula: between myth and reality
It was precisely a century ago that one of the masterpieces of Gothic horror fiction - and of European literature as a whole - was published in Britain: the novel…
Bats, Vampires & Dracula
Ever wonder which came first -- the bat or the vampire? How did bats become so associated with Count Dracula that the poor maligned creatures are forced to lurk in…
Your Chinese Feng Shui Horoscope for 2006
Fasten your seatbelt. 2006 can provide some huge and positive leaps forward! In 2006, the Chinese New Year starts on January 29th. 2006 is the Year of the Dog. The…
What is the Effect of a Leap Year?
What if I was Born in a Leap Year? The tables of dates used in horoscope columns and mass-market Sun Sign books are based on the average dates the Sun…
Vampire Hunting in Transylvania
Welcome to Transylvania Did you know that? Transylvania is a real place Bram Stoker, author of Dracula, never visited Transylvania Transylvania was not Stoker’s original choice of homeland for his…
Feng Shui: Feng Shui in the bedroom
Feng Shui (pronounced “fung shway”) is ancient design philosophy. When you care enough to change your future, you’ll care enough to read on and roll up your sleeves! Most Feng…
Feng Shui: Introduction To Feng Shui
People usually don't like change, but there is a welcomed change among us called Feng Shui (pronounced fung shway). This ancient Chinese art and science of creating balanced and harmonious…
Vastu and Feng Shui: The difference between Vastu and Feng Shui
Our home, our domain. The one safe retreat for us when we are hurt, upset or threatened. Nothing can happen to us there. So imagine someone coming and telling that…
Feng Shui: How karma and luck are connected to Feng Shui
In today’s world, Feng Shui has fast entered the mainstream of practical information about alternative guidance. Authentic Feng Shui dating back 3500 years is timeless but so relevant in our…
Feng Shui: Opening the Door to Qi
To attract well being and prosperity into our lives, we have to create harmonious spaces. It is not only about harmony and balance in our environment but harmony should lie…
Feng Shui: Back to Nature
For a moment let us picture a scene of vibrant Mother Nature in her original colours and landforms. Go back into time when a hill is a hill; a mountain…
Feng Shui: A Brief Introduction to Vaastu
Introduction To Vaastu The word Vaastu means a dwelling. Vaastu Shilpa means the science of house building. The science of house building is very ancient in India. The knowledge has…
Feng Shui: What is Vastu Shastra?
Vastu Shastra (or short just Vastu) is the Indian science of space and architecture and how we may create spaces and environment that supports physical & spiritual health and prosperity.…
Feng Shui: Mathematical Harmony in the Solar System?
Dowsing: Mathematical Harmony in the Solar System? By Arne Groth, translated by Lucie Minne In this article Arne Groth, an expert on Geomancy, describes the results of some of his…
The Dragon
Description & Definition of Chinese Dragons In the Far East, the dragon managed to retain its prestige and is known as a beneficent creature. The Chinese dragon, lung, represented yang,…
Chinese Dragons
There are many ways to organize all of the Chinese dragons. In the oriental tradition of opposites, the dragon is correlated with the masculine yang power while the phoenix, the…
The 4 Dragons: A Chinese Tale
Once upon a time, there were no rivers and lakes on earth, but only the Eastern Sea, in which lived four dragons: the Long Dragon, the Yellow Dragon, the Black…
Types of Chinese Dragons
There are nine major types of Chinese dragons These include the horned dragon, the winged dragon, the celestial dragon (which supports and protects the mansions of the gods), the spiritual…