Ursi's Eso GardenYour Competent Esoteric Guide Saturday, 25. March 2006
Explaining a Spiritual Experience
A poetic flash presentation. Hot News or Hoax?
![]() Apocalyptic Times by BuzzFlash. (English) Is the End near? If you read the papers, it certainly looks that way. In March 2006, it was reported that Madonna is attempting to buy a house overlooking the Sea of Galilee, to get a bird's eye view of the Messiah when he returns. "US pop diva Madonna wants to buy a house in the Israeli town of Rosh Pina, where the ancient Jewish Kabbalah tradition expects the Messiah to appear at the end of the world." Islam and the solar eclipse by Sun News. (English) The Muslim reaction to lunar and solar eclipses in general, and the forthcoming solar eclipse of Wednesday 29th March 2006 in particular, according to accurate astronomical calculations -- can be summarised as follows: Solar and lunar eclipses are reminders of the Day of Judgment, when the sun, moon and stars will all lose their light ... And: Live webcast from Turkey of Mar. 29 total solar eclipse by PhysOrg. (English) On March 29, just prior to a rare, four-minute total eclipse of the sun, three University of California, Berkeley, astronomers will take the stage in a 1,900-year-old Roman amphitheater in Turkey to introduce local students and the public to the science and lore of solar eclipses. Mars meteorite similar to bacteria-etched earth rocks by PhysOrg. (English) A new study of a meteorite that originated from Mars has revealed a series of microscopic tunnels that are similar in size, shape and distribution to tracks left on Earth rocks by feeding bacteria. Wiccan vets want gravesite recognition by Capitol Hill Blue. (English) Unlike thousands of headstones bearing a Christian cross, Jewish Star of David, Islamic Crescent and Star, or other religious emblems, Abraham Kooiman's had none because the Department of Veterans Affairs does not permit symbols of Wicca and related pagan sects to be depicted on government-issued stones or markers. Researchers Look at Prayer & Healing by Washington Post. (English) In churches, mosques, ashrams, "healing rooms," prayer groups and homes nationwide, millions of Americans offer prayers daily to heal themselves, family, friends, co-workers and even people found through the Internet. Fueled by the upsurge in religious expression in the United States, prayer is the most common complement to mainstream medicine, far outpacing acupuncture, herbs, vitamins and other alternative remedies. Some news-links do not last long. In this case please send me a note. Friday, 24. March 2006
The Reincarnation FAQ
Reincarnation FAQ by Richard Holmes - information from a very wide variety of sources on reincarnation and common misconceptions about it. (English) Thursday, 23. March 2006
Denton Lund Fine Art
Tibetische Gottheiten
Buddhas, Boddhisattvas, Yidams und Gottheiten (German)
Wednesday, 22. March 2006
The Fixed Stars
General influence of the star: It gives honor, intelligence, eloquence, steadfastness, integrity, popularity, courage, ferocity, a tendency to sedition, a responsible position, public honors and gain of power and wealth through others, but its benefits seldom prove lasting and there is also danger of violence and sickness. (Robson).
In Mesopotamian these were Jia Jan Ju Sur which seems to have meant "the forbidden Tree of Life in Eden" ... General influence of the star: According to Ptolemy it is of the nature of Mars and Saturn; and, to Alvidas, of Jupiter in square to Saturn and the Moon. It causes extreme malevolence, mercilessness, fiendishness, repulsiveness, malice, theft, crime, pestilence, and contagious diseases. (Robson). The Fixed Stars by Anne Wright (English) Discover the traditional astrological influences of 290 fixed stars and 88 constellations. Explore the 6500 specific influences categorized under 40 subject titles. With: From Space With Love
Peru: Hell and Back
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![]() News from the "Buddha Boy"! Nepalese Buddha Boy 'reappears' by BBC News. WITH VIDEO - See the boy. (English) A missing Nepalese teenager popularly known as "Buddha Boy" reappeared briefly on Sunday, his followers say. The committee managing the meditation site of Ram Bomjan, 16, released video of its members purportedly meeting the boy near his village in southern Nepal. Is Lake Champlain Home to a Sea Serpent? by Voice of America. With audio. (English) J. Ellen Marsden, fisheries prof: "Many of the sea serpent legends are hypothesized to be surrounding an animal that is known as an 'Oar Fish' that can readily grow to ten meters or more. It's sinuous. It has a very big head. It has a beard-like growth on its underside. It would look really, really strange even to somebody who is used to seeing fish." Earlier: Joe Citro Shares Weird Tales. Aliens Gave Me Psychic Powers by Belfast Telegraph. (English) Patrick King: "I shared a room with my brother and mummy put us to bed around 8pm. The next thing I knew it was morning ... but I remembered being in a very bright room with several people. They were between 4ft 5ins and 5ft tall, with big faces and big eyes. All I can say is, I came back a clairvoyant." Seeing is believing by Society Guardian. (English) Sightings of mystery 'big cats' in Britain's countryside have snowballed since the 1980s, dividing opinion about their existence ... Above all, perhaps, it is the intensity of such experiences that invites deeper investigation. "It was a beautiful creature, and it had a profound effect on me," Booth says. "I will remember it for the rest of my life." Wunder geschehen seltener vom Tages-Anzeiger Online. (German) Sechs Millionen Menschen pilgern jedes Jahr nach Lourdes. Schwerkranke glauben an die Wunderkraft des Ortes. Doch die katholische Kirche anerkannte zuletzt nur noch wenige Heilungen an. Some news-links do not last long. In this case please send me a note. Tuesday, 21. March 2006
Flower Fairies - Antique Prints
Flower Fairies - Antique Prints produced between 1930 and 1950 by Cicely Mary Barker. Alternative link. So cute! UPDATE 15.06.07: Hundreds of Flower Fairies work and play in every garden, wood and meadow caring for flowers and trees. They only reveal themselves to those who believe in them. So, leave your disbelief behind, and prepare to enter the secret world of the Flower Fairies. Flower Fairies Official Website based on the books and illustrations of Cicely Mary Barker. (English and German) The Cauldron’s Magick Library
One of the simplest of magical arts which comes under the heading of natural magic is candle burning. It is simple because it employs little ritual and few ceremonial artifacts. The theatrical props of candle magic can be purchased at any department store and its rituals can be practiced in any sitting room or bedroom.
More: Basic Candle Magick - A simple method for performing candle magick, including a candle color chart.
Magick (the occult kind, spelled with a 'k') is one of the oldest and most general of these systems. Magick is the study and application of psychic forces. It uses mental training, concentration, and a system of symbols to program the mind. The purpose of magick is to alter the self and the environment according to the will. More: Introduction to Ceremonial Magick - Eleven lessons in basic magick, ceremonial style. If you are new to Paganism or magick, or if you are just interested in finding out about Paganism and magick, this page help provide basic information: The Cauldron's Magick Library (English) Check also the small selection of simple spells and incense recipes is available in The Cauldron's Grimoire. There are spells for banishing, binding, healing, job hunting, love, money, protection, and more. A huge site for Pagans and their friends. Monday, 20. March 2006
Steinwelten
Steinwelten von Nina Bendl. (German) Tolle Seite mit viele Informationen! Religious Tattoos
![]() My name is Jason Gennaro. I am a married father of three living in Toronto, Canada. I am Catholic. I do a lot of things, but I am not a tattoo artist or even an artist. I'm just a guy who loves Christ and tattoos and who created a site so that people could share their artwork and inspire others. Religious Tattoos - A Web site devoted to Judeo-Christian body art. Hot News or Hoax?
![]() Are we in the Age of Aquarius yet? by Toronto Star. (English) Yes, children, welcome to the Age of Aquarius — which, depending on the astrologist you happen to consult, is already underway, just about to begin, or won't come for another 200 years. "My own idea is, we're very close," says Booth (astrologer). "We're moving into it right now, and I would say by 2020, we're in it." Astronomers watch the skies for threat of deadly impact by The Paramus Post. (English) ... the asteroid will pass through a region of space less than 2,000 feet across. At that place, the gravitational pull of Earth will yank the asteroid into a new orbit around the sun - and on a collision course with Earth seven years later. It all sounds like the premise of "Armageddon," "Deep Impact" or some other blockbuster Hollywood film. But the asteroid, named 99942 Apophis, is science fact, not science fiction. Ancient traditions of yoga offer a way out from the pains of modern life by Pravda. (English) Many people still have a preconception of Yogi as people who sleep on nails and walk barefoot across burning coals and broken glass. Some people consider yoga to be a means of physical perfection, whereas others view it as an activity connected with the occult. Ghosts spotted in optical museum London by 24 Hour Museum. (English) “One of the decorators saw a crouching figure of an old man on Monday,” said museum curator Neil Handley. “Yesterday (Wednesday) he saw another figure of a middle aged man. This figure spoke to him and said: ‘Where’s Mary? I can’t find Mary.’ Makers defend Lennon TV 'seance' by BBC News. (English) A television "seance" to contact the spirit of late Beatle John Lennon has been defended by its producer. The programme, which will air on a US pay-per-view digital channel, has been branded as "tasteless" by critics. Its producer, who made a show in 2003 to forge contact with Diana, Princess of Wales, says The Spirit of John Lennon is a "serious" broadcast. Some news-links do not last long. In this case please send me a note. Sunday, 19. March 2006
Live the Magic - A Rainmaker Story and Song
uses the power of music and song to make rain. This streaming video takes 27 minutes 40 seconds. Native American flutist and shaman: Marvin Todacheenie. Created by J.C. Townend. |