Angels Who Touched My Life and My Lenses

The Moon has always been associated with magic, folklore, superstitious beliefs and ancient rituals. Lets delve a little deeper into some of these moon myths that surround us everyday (or should I say every night). Perhaps we may surprise or enco...

Do you believe in Luck? Do you carry a Lucky Charm or a Symbolic Talisman to ward off Evil and bring you Good Fortune? There are many signs and symbols from around the world that are seen as lucky. Others are thought to bring good fortune, grant wis...

The Symbols of Love If you desire more love in your life, or wish to see more love in the lives of those around you - all you need do is focus upon the universal signs and symbols that are attached with the expression of love. These symbols will s...

Feng Shui is an art form that has been practiced in the Far East for over five thousand years. Feng means "Wind" and Shui means "Water" and Feng Shui is the "art of living in harmony with the earth". When we live our liv...

No matter how big or how small your garden area, your ideal Feng Shui Garden incorporates basic Feng Shui principles to either calm or energize the space as needed. Your Garden Design should allow the movement of Chi (life force energy), throughou...

An Omen...   is a sign that signals a future event; many Omens are historically based upon ancient superstitions and cultural folklore. Some omens are indicative of good fortune, while others are symbolic of impending hardship and doom. Her...

Spice up your kitchen fiestas with something different! Chili peppers are a staple of the Southwest culture and are a unique design element. There are so many colorful ways you can "spice" up your home and kitchen with these sizzling hot...

The Tree of Life is a Universal symbol found in many spiritual traditions around the world. It symbolizes life itself, with it's branches reaching for the Heavens "Father Sky" and it's buried roots, linking to "Mother Earth". Many ancient mythical s...

Nature's gift of flowers, speak to us in many different ways and people have been expressing our deepest thoughts and emotions to one another through their beauty and symbolic meanings since time immemorial. Floriography- The language of flowers. A...

Over the years, spices and herbs have offered mouth-watering tastes, enticing aromas and have often been included in love potions and other concoctions designed to improve a lovers desire and excitement. What is even better, you don't even need...

Throughout history, herbs have provided many practical uses. Their aromatic leaves have been used for cooking, decorating, medicinal purposes and many myths and legends have come to be associated with them. With their natural beauty, fragrance and...

Can you imagine a world without the Honey Bee? Busy Bee Facts: - Worldwide we rely on honey bee pollination for one-third of our total food supply! - Honey bees as the main pollinators on the planet are responsible for seeding over 100 crops, inclu...

In ancient times, aphrodisiacs were used as medicinal remedies, to increase fertility and to enhance male potency. Most of these "love potions" originate in myth and folklore; however some current scientific research actually supports thei...

The Dove universally symbolizes innocence, gentleness, faith, marital affection, peace and constancy. The deepest kind of Peace and Faith is symbolized by the Dove. It's image stills our worried and troubled thoughts, and shows us how to find renewa...

T he traditional art and icons of the Native American, Spanish and Mexican cultures are quite common in the American Southwest and have come to symbolize a unique southwestern style of decorating. Some popular design themes include; Native American...

Get an expert Healthy Habits Motivational Guide FREE from a Certified Health Coach! This unique guidebook was designed to help you set personal health and wellness goals, focus on ways to increase physical activity, eat healthier and change your li...

Many current wedding traditions and commonly held superstitions began in ancient times when betrothed couples were believed to be particularly vulnerable to bad luck and evil spirits. These beliefs resulted in an endless number of rituals, traditi...

Over the centuries, many cultures have contributed to the legends, lore and magic surrounding gemstones and crystals. Gemstones are usually mysterious crystalline geometric structures and every naturally formed crystal and gemstone is unique in it's...

There are symbols found in the human unconscious that mean similar things to all of us. By understanding these symbols, it is possible to analyze our dreams and to learn from them. Various life experiences influence the interpretation of these symb...

Some people may groan at the fact that when seasons change, cleaning time arrives again (myself included), but it does you a world of good in all aspects of your life. When we clear out the clutter from our daily lives, we are in fact saying to the...

Colorful Mustard Yellow Accents, are just the right ingredient to liven up any kitchen decor and stimulate everyone's appetite! You can go bright and bold with reds, yellows, and oranges, choose some simple, solid yellow, eye-catching tablewar...

Find Unique, Funny, Clever, Sometimes Irreverent, Gift Ideas for the difficult-to-shop-for woman on your gift list! "I don't want to get to the end of my life and find that I lived just the length of it. I want to have lived the width of i...

Did You Know? Fifteen of the world's leading researchers in diet and cancer recently reviewed more than 4,500 studies; vegetables and fruit came out on top as the food most likely to help reduce the risk of cancer? Nutrition, Health and Healing The...

Many fruits are surrounded by a long and colorful history of symbolic meaning and mythical tales. Apples, cherries, figs, pomegranates, and strawberries are found around the world, woven into religious tales, and ancient folklore. These bountiful...

Why Men's Health Week? Due to a lack of awareness, poor health education, and risky lifestyle choices, the American male's health and well-being are at a greater risk now then ever before. The Goals of National Men's Health Week: The goal of Men's H...

Children spend a large portion of their time at school, here are some ways that both parents and teachers can help create healthier classrooms, schools, and children. 1. Learn the status of your school district's wellness policy by contacting your d...

Since ancient times, because of the Birds connection to the sky, they have been thought of as a supernatural link between the heavens and the earth. Middle Eastern and Asian cultures often speak of birds as symbols of immortality. In East Indian myt...

Traditional art and icons of the Native American culture are quite common in the American Southwest and have come to symbolize a unique southwestern style of decorating.The flute playing Kokopelli, figure is one such icon and dates back 3,000 years t...

Hex Signs were first seen painted on the sides of barns, stables and houses of the Pennsylvania Dutch in the 18th century. The custom of using these signs was derived from the Old World, brought from Germany and Switzerland by German immigrants who s...

You are not alone in your quest to "grow" a healthy child; learn tips and find tools to help your child eat right, exercise more, make smart decisions, and grow up to be a healthier, happier adult. Being the parent or other responsible adult in our...

A milagro, (Spanish for "miracle") or ex-voto (from "my vow" in Latin) are small charms, generally made of gold, silver, copper or brass, which the faithful believe are endowed with spiritual powers, which when offered to a saint can heal and help pr...

Herbs have been used for centuries to treat a variety of medical illnesses. Many of the uses have come from folklore or cultural traditions. Scientific evaluation of herbals has only recently begun, here we will review 10 common herbal tea preparati...

Colorful creative recipes, are just the right ingredient to liven up any kitchen, stimulate everyone's appetite and really add drama and style to any meal! Go bright and bold with roasted red chili peppers, or spicy mustard chicken. Create a dr...

The legend of the Dragon is woven throughout ancient Chinese civilization and has continued to influence their culture today. Chinese people around the world, proudly proclaim themselves "Lung Tik Chuan Ren", Descendants of the Dragon. Chi...

BOO!! Halloween is currently celebrated all around the world. Started by the Celts and celebrated each year on October 31st, there are numerous Halloween symbols that conjure up scary imagery and haunting manifestations of the supernatural. Symbol...

A Shaman practices ritual ceremonies or magic to heal sickness, divine the future, and facilitate communication between the natural and the supernatural world. These religious community leaders often use sacred plants and other techniques to induce...

Maya Angelou (1928 - ) is a prolific woman and a magical voice of contemporary literature today. Her screenplay, "Georgia, Georgia" (1972), was the first by an African American woman ever to be filmed, was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. Being a poe...

Egyptian symbols are known all over the world because of their magickal quality and the mysteries that they hold. Depicted in hieroglyphs, these symbols were called, "the words of God" and were used mainly by priests. Commonly seen ancien...