Courtney Linder here, deputy editor at Popular Mechanics. I’m willing to bet you probably know at least one person who is obsessed with collecting dazzling gemstones and crystals. Some gather these colorful,…
I love the Moon AND my garden, and growing anything is linked with Luna and her phases. Planting by the Moon goes as far back as our roots on this planet. This…
Summer solstice, also known as Litha, is the longest day of the year, but it’s only the very beginning of the summer months with the hottest weather yet to come. Litha is…
Since ancient times, bathing rituals have been essential for a healthy lifestyle. From the famous Roman and Turkish baths to the Sandunovsky banya in Russia, volcanic hot springs in Japan, to Cleopatra’s…
When you think of the word “truth,” what feelings does it evoke? Some people believe in one universal truth that is accessible to us all through spiritual enlightenment, yet others believe that…
No matter what’s going on in the world, it can never extinguish the fire of life. In fact, tough times can bring out the best in us if we’re up for the…
I was raised in the Christian tradition, but Easter isn’t only for Christians. Easter is a celebration of rebirth, and after I was raised in the Christian tradition. I was taught that…
Meditation comes in different forms, and it takes time and patience to get into the groove. Contrary to popular belief, meditation is not simply about emptying your mind, but finding a sense…
Ostara and the Spring Equinox Spring draws near, and with the vernal equinox comes Ostara, goddess of the dawn and the symbol of the season’s fertile energy. She comes with her totem…
Safety, security, and stability. As human beings, these are things that we instinctively desire – things that are essential to our well-being and happiness. But what do these things look like to…