Portals of Spirit

Archive for May, 2013

Books: Tarot

Tarot playing cards first entered Europe in the late 14th century, probably from Mamluk, Egypt, with suits very similar to the tarot suits of Swords, Staves, Cups and Coins (also known as disks and pentacles) and those still used in traditional Italian, Spanish and Portuguese decks. The first known documented tarot cards were created between 1430 and […]

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Books: Runes

I am interested  Runes finor divination purposes. Likewise, I am interested in the history surrounding Runes. As a result, I have compiled a list of books here.  As you explore the links below to delve further into the realm of books and the knowledge they contain, just remember to hit the BACK button after each foray, ESPECIALLY IF THE […]

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Books: Reincarnation

Reincarnation is the religious or philosophical concept that the soul or spirit, after biological death, begins a new life in a new body that may be human, animal or spiritual depending on the moral quality of the previous life’s actions. This doctrine is a central tenet of the Indian religions. It is also a common belief […]

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Books: Meditation

Meditation is a practice in which an individual trains the mind or induces a mode of consciousness, either to realize some benefit or as an end in itself. As you explore the links below to delve further into the realm of books and the knowledge they contain, just remember to hit the BACK button after each foray, ESPECIALLY IF […]

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Books: Goddess Spirituality

Goddess Spirituality can take many forms.  Some people in the Goddess movement recognize multiple goddesses, others also include gods. While others honor what they refer to as “the Goddess” (which is not necessarily seen as monotheistic, but is often understood to be an inclusive, encompassing term incorporating many goddesses in many different cultures), the term “the Goddess” […]

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Books: Positive Thinking

The books listed herein will help you realize the importance of positive thinking.  As you explore the links below to delve further into the realm of books and the knowledge they contain, just remember to hit the BACK button after each foray, ESPECIALLY IF THE LINK DOES NOT OPEN IN A NEW WEB WINDOW, so that you are able to […]

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Books: Pendulms and Dowsing

A pendulum of crystal, metal or other materials suspended on a chain is sometimes used in divination and dowsing.  In one approach, the user first determines which direction (left-right, up-down, clockwise, counter clockwise) will indicate a yes, no or maybe, before proceeding to ask the pendulum specific questions; or else another person may pose questions to the person […]

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Books: Crystals and Gemstones

Having completed my Crystal Healing Practitioner Course, I have been exploring both websites and books with respect to the metaphysical properties of gemstones and crystals. Below is a list that I have been able to compile.  As you explore the links below to delve further into the realm of books and the knowledge they contain, just remember to […]

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Books: Creative Visualization

Creative Visualization refers to the practice of seeking to affect the outer world by changing one’s thoughts and expectations. As you explore the links below to delve further into the realm of books and the knowledge they contain, just remember to hit the BACK button after each foray, ESPECIALLY IF THE LINK DOES NOT OPEN IN A NEW WEB […]

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Books: Alternative Healing

Alternative Healing pertains to any form of medicine that is outside the mainstream of western medicine or conventional medicine as practiced a majority of doctors today. Alternative medicine exists in all cultures to some degree, and terms such as traditional medicine, indigienous medicine or folk medicine have been used to describe such practices.  These methods date […]

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