Ganesh ~ one of the most worshiped gods of the Hindu Religion. He brings good luck & fortune as he represents the material universe w/ all it's many manifestations. A festival honoring his birthday is celebrated this week. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi! #art #artist #painting #Ganesh

If ever in Cleveland, consider visiting the Buckland Museum of Witchcraft & Magick. They focus on “celebrating the culture of magic and the occult, as well as educating the public on the myths and misconceptions about witches.”

What are some of your favorite mind bending movies? I love “The Waking Life” by Richard Linklater. The film explores the nature of reality, meaning of life, and other philosophical ideas.

While the mirror is a key Indian religious symbol, in Tibetan Buddhism it is a symbol of the foundation of all enlightenment. Called a melong, this mirror, worn as an adornment, reflects back true reality without judgment, without scorn. #MythologyMonday

Toli are mirrors used in Mongolian and Siberian shamanic ritual, used to ensnare or banish evil spirits, purifying liquids (including vodka), and store blessings from natural sources. The number of mirrors a shaman has reflects their power and accomplishment. #MythologyMonday

I've been learning about how different cultures have used crystals and stones for healing/energy work. Do you have any experience with them? I'd love to see what you have and hear about your favorites! I know very little on the subject.

What are your favorite films regarding the afterlife?

In #JapaneseFolklore there is a #yokai known as kotobuki, a chimera made up of parts of all 12 zodiac animals. It is believed that just having an image of this auspicious magical beast will protect you from sickness and disease and can even bring good fortune. #MythologyMonday 1/2

Have any of you ever had premonition dreams?

Where does warm reside In inner sun self gleaming All light all breath now #haiku #poetry #DailyHaikuPrompt #mediation #mantra #self-realization

I want to watch a feel good, easy to watch geeky movie or tv show. If you have any recommendations, please share.

How do you help to lift others up? When we rise together, life is far better. Let's not tear others down, but instead give them a hand to lift them up. We are all in this together. ♡ #how #do #you #help #others #rise #uplifting #encouraging #safe #spaces #helping #hands #we #are #in #this #together

Crystal balls have been around since the very first century. Soothsayers, The Roman Empire, Queen Elizabeth, & traveling Romani. All around the world people have been scrying, mind/body cleansing, and using 4 Feng Shui. Have u received messages from a crystal ball? I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Bluesky esoteric book challenge. A book per day (it's okay to skip days if you're really busy), in no particular order, until you've shared ALL of the best occult books in your personal library. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! #Books #Esoteric #Occult #esotericbookchallenge

Card pulled! It’s the Bat. She advises that you to stretch your senses. Spirits you may be dimly aware of could be whispering magical secrets to you. It is time to seek quiet places and listen to the wind as it rustles through the trees to hear the messages it brings.

Before beginning There was ending And before that There was this And before this There was just this The silence of bees Waiting for dawn

Bluesky esoteric book challenge. A book per day (it's okay to skip days if you're really busy), in no particular order, until you've shared ALL of the best occult books in your personal library. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! #books #esoteric #Occultsky #Witchsky #esotericbookchallenge

Esoteric Book Challenge - Day 4.

Esoteric Book Challenge - Day 3.

Esoteric Book Challenge - Day 2.

Bluesky esoteric book challenge. A book per day (it's okay to skip days if you're really busy), in no particular order, until you've shared ALL of the best occult books in your personal library. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! #books #esoteric #Occultsky #Witchsky #esotericbookchallenge

Some think you can ensure prosperity by deep cleaning your home, wearing red, eating lucky foods like fish and bananas, and praying to ancestors.

I had my first cup of mugwort tea. I added it to my green/kombucha blend. It was pretty good. I’d love to hear what tea’s you drink and why.

Italian astrophotographer Marcella Julia Pace spent 10 years capturing these 48 colors of the Moon.

R.I.P. David Lynch, (Jan 20, 1946 - Jan 16, 2025).

■ Manuscript Pages, 1808 "Man is, by nature, eager for curiosity and passionate about inquiry. He desires to penetrate the essence of things and understand their nature, and to approach the secrets of existence and become aware of where they come from.." (Muhammed Ferid Vecdi Efendi, 19th Century)

'First Dream of the New Year' by Kozan (1811) depicts the new year dream tradition I mentioned in an earlier post. The lucky gods Daikoku & Ebisu are holding falcons as the sun rises over Mt. Fuji. They're standing beside growing eggplants and treasure boats can be seen in the distance. #JapaneseArt

In this Japanese folktale a man wants to live forever and finds himself transported to a land of eternal life. After 300 years he realises immortality is actually quite boring, so he returns home with a new outlook on life. Full tale here: www.curiousordinary.com/2022/07/man-... #FolkloreThursday

Buddhist insights: Kindness and happiness seem to generate one another. 'Kindness' by John Aske. https://buff.ly/48Jxeuz Kindness awakens your latent ability to be and commune with the world.

Happy New Year! May you enjoy new experiences and pleasures! I’ve already found 3. Vietnamese pandan waffles, Taiwanese dumplings and Brazilian bbq (pao de queijo). I’ve been very busy eating.

If you only learn one thing in this life, let it be that this reality is (at least partially) an illusion.

The Simpsons shorts from The Tracey Ullman Show (1987-1989).

“The Hindu scriptures state time is a mental concept: an illusion of our ego-consciousness (“I am this body”), that is what limits us to the present moment.” Maybe the Time Machine is inside every one of us but we only tap into what’s needed to stay alive on this planet. Humans are still infantile.

On Wikipedia, silently debating philosophers regarding time travel.

de winter says “happy solstice”

The lazy man’s tea leaf reading.

I had a man randomly give me a Mufon business card the other day. I was like “Sir, you’re talking to the right person.”

I’d love to hear about your lucid dream experiences. I’ve spent many hours perfecting the craft since childhood.

I’m assuming we’ve all experienced Déjà vu. Scientists have not been able to prove what it is. What are your hypotheses?

The complicated origins of invisible intelligence/angels/spirit guides/ascended masters can be traced back to many cultures and religions. There are so many documented reports, I don’t know where to begin. I’d love to hear your take.

“Some say the Tarot is one of the most popular divination tools used today. While not as simple as some other methods, like pendulums or tea leaves, the Tarot has drawn people into its magic for centuries.” I’m curious if you believe in such things?