Ritual Religion

Amanda Held Opelt search for a way to process her grief led her to seek wisdom about how other people have made it through, and she found that generations past embraced rituals that served as vessels for pain and aided in the process of grieving and healing. Today, many of these traditions have been lost as religious practice declines, cultures amalgamate, death is sanitized, and pain is averted. In this raw and authentic memoir of bereavement, Opelt explores the history of human grief practices and how previous generations have journeyed through periods of suffering.

We can always create a life that is entwined with the natural world. A homestead is not a log cabin or a hermitage out in the woods—it is a way of being, a life lived with the intention of returning to our roots and tapping into the essential elements of fire, water, air, and earth. And a homesteading witch isn't just a person who lives atop a beautiful mountain, but anyone who understands that by harnessing and honoring these elements you can create whatever it is that you need. The Witchy Homestead is your guide to finding, creating, and living this essential magic.

If you’ve always wanted to activate the power of the third eye but have not experienced any success, then pay attention.... Third eye activation doesn’t have to be difficult. Even if you’ve tried to activate your third eye through numerous other ways and it hasn’t worked, all is not lost. Third eye activation is not an impossible task. In fact, it could be easier than you think. Studies suggest you can make your pineal gland, the physical location of your third eye, active and healthy by following the right technique.

Throughout history, God’s covenant people have always participated in ritual worship to remind themselves of God’s love and to enable them to walk a pure, holy, and godly path. One of the ancient practices that the Lord restored through Joseph Smith is the building of temples and administering the accompanying ordinances and covenants. But even though Latter-day Saints understand that ordinances and covenants are necessary for salvation, many―including those who attend the temple regularly―struggle to understand the practice of temple worship.

It is said that when one balances his or her chakras, the rest of life falls into place. This is very true, but there is much more than chakra balancing to strive for. Chakras themselves can be a source of energy to create magick. Using chakras for magick makes perfect sense, since spiritual and physical energies travel via the chakras. You are, in essence, your chakras. Everything in the world, whether this world or the spiritual world, communicates with you via your chakras.

Nature is what gives us life—it is the source of all magic and power in the world. That is something that humans have understood since the beginning of time, and it is a constant among cultures around the world. However, the ways in which we celebrate it can vary wildly. Each of these celebrations is a ritual, a form of magic created by community and tradition. And while their differences can help us understand their various cultural identities, their similarities can create a bond that reaches across space and time.

This audiobook will not be like the other books I have written. I will introduce to you a class of spiritual beings unlike those you have dealt with before. These beings, at least according to the second largest religion on this earth, Islam, have incredible sway over our daily lives. In fact, they may even be considered demons to some in the West.

How to Use a Pendulum guides you every step of the way, from choosing your pendulum to using it to find lost objects, ask and answer divinatory questions, and communicate with spirits.

Have you ever felt that despite all your hard work and efforts, you are not getting the desired results, or are you continuously stressed, anxious, ill, and surrounded by misfortunes? It could very well be due to the transit of Saturn in your astrological charts. In Vedic Astrology, Shani Dev is the God of the planet Saturn, and this book is a concise collection of odes to Shani Dev and what one can do to mitigate the turbulent times and navigate out of this tumultuous phase in life. This book offers a collection of Shani Chalisa, Shani Aarti, Shani Maha Mantra, Shani Beej Mantra, Shani ...

Nowadays, runes and Norse magic are used as a method of connecting to one’s higher self. Or as a way of foretelling what the future may hold. Now don’t worry because you don’t have to be of Norse ancestry to use them. However, you’ll have a far better understanding of their history, mythology, meanings, and more through listening to this book.

Durga is a very special goddess. When I first encountered her, I was a little hesitant, but I knew deep down I needed to work with her. From 2014-2015, she has guided me. Ever so often, I am guided to work with one specific deity for a prolong period of time. It was Durga's turn then.

Healing from sexual trauma is deep, transformative, and life-changing work. And when we begin the journey to address not just our own traumas but those borne by our ancestors, we heal across generations—finding wholeness and reclaiming erotic wellness for ourselves while lovingly tending the harm and trauma carried in our lineages. From altars to reverence practices, resilience plans to somatic resourcing, Tending the Bones holds you in care and power. Pavini Moray, PhD invites you to reconnect to the profound wisdom of your body—and your ancestors.

Embrace the power of nature and harness the sacred energy from the Earth and the universe to provide healing for the mind, body, and spirit. Start with this comprehensive introductory guide filled with practical tips and guidelines from a fellow green witch!

¡Sumérjase en el místico mundo de los mitos y leyendas vikingos! Embárquese en un viaje épico a través del rico tapiz de la mitología vikinga. Este libro desvela las intrincadas historias surgidas de las creencias religiosas y los rituales del pueblo escandinavo durante la época vikinga. He aquí solo una pequeña parte de lo que descubrirá: Mitos de la Creación: Aprenda cómo un inmenso fresno sustentó nueve grandes reinos y cómo el mundo humano se formó a partir de las partes del cuerpo de un gigante. Dioses y diosas: Explore los hogares, las responsabilidades y las ...

Your physical body is animated by life energy, and according to India's science of sound healing, you can gather and direct that healing life force through the power of sacred sound. With Mantra Meditation for Physical Health, Thomas Ashley-Farrand, one of the most acclaimed teachers of mantra in the West, guides you syllable by syllable into a rich 40-day program of mantras to strengthen your natural healing potential.

What are we doing when we gather around the sacraments - or when we make the same breakfast every morning? Embodying rituals, says Dru Johnson. And until we understand what we’re doing and why, we won’t know how these rituals work, what they mean, or how we might adapt them...As he unpacks how rituals pervade every area of our lives, Johnson suggests biblical ways to focus our use of rituals, habits, and sacraments so that we can see the world more truly through them.

The ultimate guide to help you expand mind power, relieve stress, end social anxiety, and boost your psychic abilities and positive energy! Are you looking for new ways to improve yourself and your quality of life? Do you want to avoid negative energy, feelings of excessive stress, social anxiety, and emotional suffering? If you want to unblock your chakras, increase the energy flow, and heal yourself through meditation, this six-in-one guide to all things relaxing is just for you!

Anyone scrolling through Robyn Moreno’s social media seeing her on the set of The Today Show; shaking hands with Barack Obama at the White House; speaking on stage at SXSW; and cozying up to celebs like J.Lo and Rihanna would have thought she was living the life. But the truth behind her well-curated snaps was that Robyn was burnt out AF. To save her soul, sanity, and family, Robyn quit her manic #mommyboss existence, and set out on a 260-day spiritual journey based in Aztec and Mayan traditions, studying the medicine of her Mexican grandmothers: curanderismo.

In this audiobook, we will discuss Surya, the Hindu god of the Sun. To many Hindus, he is the creator of the universe and the source of all that lives. I will take you through his 12 mantras. Each has its own power to change various aspects of your life. I will also discuss a novel way to get in tune with the Sun while you chant Surya's mantras. It involves geomagnetic rhythms. By adding this one element, you will enhance not only your work with Surya, but all other magical and mantra practices you may already be doing.

Within this audiobook, you will learn everything you need to know about angels, as well as simple techniques for meeting them face-to-face. Regardless of your religious or spiritual beliefs, regardless of your personal history, your angels are waiting to hear from you. There is no time like the present, so let’s get started connecting today!