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Shamanic Practices in All of Asia
Image Source: Anthony Kuhn/NPR A Shaman is a healer or diviner who enters an altered state of consciousness to gain access to the spiritual world. Even though Siberia is thought to be the origin of ancient Shamanism, the practice eventually spread to multiple cultures around the world, each with their own variations fused with their…
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Shamanic Practices
There are shared beliefs and practices across most Shamanic communities. Shamanism is an ancient practice that originated in Siberia then later spread to other regions of the world. The practice varies from one culture to another owing to factors like geography, beliefs, myths, and religions. For instance, natives regard Shamans as the link between the…
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Astral Magick And Western Occult
The negative influence of conspiracy theories, Hollywood, the media and the likes have created a twisted view on Western occult. They have more or less made it seem like a nefarious and menacing practice. Contrary to popular belief, the occult has nothing to do with devil worship and black magic. What is Occult? The literal…
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Talismans in Asia
Talismans are those objects believed to possess magical powers and ability to draw good luck. They have been around many communities and cultures, particularly among Asian communities, for thousands of years. Traditions have evolved but there are many of these power objects, talismans and amulets that still play a big role today. All through human…
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Shamanism in Indonesia
Shamans in Indonesia are popularly known as Dukun and are mainly traditional healers who help alleviate their people from sickness and pain. Other duties of the Indonesian Dukun include exorcism, ceremonial magic, meditation, and administering healing massages. While the Dukun brings healing and restoration to the community, another breed of Shamans known as the Bomoh…
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Charms and Their Mystical Uses
Charms and amulets are objects or practices that are believed to possess great magical or mystical powers. They could be symbols or objects displayed in the desired place. It is not uncommon for people to use the terms amulet and talisman interchangeably. Well, a talisman for protection is more or less an amulet with an…
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Shamanic and Mystical Amulets
Mystical Amulets-A shaman is a healer or a priest with the power to enter an altered state of mind to access and influence the spiritual world. Throughout history, shamans around the world have been responsible for curing ailments, prophesying, revealing hidden truths, and interacting with both good and evil spirits. Shamanic mysticism is one of…
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Alternative Healing: Alternative Therapies In Health And Medicine
Alternative healing therapies is a term that is used to refer to medical treatments which don’t involve traditional medicinal techniques. Sometimes, an alternative therapy may be used as a standalone treatment or alongside Western medicine. Here, we take a look at some of these alternative therapies in health and medicine and how they are used…
