Having discussed the meaning and traditions of Halloween in previous years, I thought I would take a closer look at how the Pagan festival of Samhain actually became Halloween. Let’s begin with a short recap of what this festival is all about. The Meaning of Samhain An important date in the Celtic calendar, Samhain marked […]
Month: October 2016
Tarot Cards – the Major Arcana, Cards 5 to 10
As I mentioned in Part 1 of my series on the meanings of Tarot cards (Tarot Cards – the Major Arcana, Cards 0 to 4), where I discussed cards 0 to 4, the cards of the Major Arcana are numbered successively from 0 to 21, as well as having a name and individual meaning each. […]
Diwali, the Festival of Lights
The Hindu Festival of Lights, Deepavali or Diwali (also occasionally referred to as Dipawali or Divali) is celebrated not only in India (where it is a public holiday), but also in cities around the world, including cities in the UK, USA and Canada, as well as Australia. When is Diwali Celebrated? The Festival of Lights […]
Astrology Reports: Qualities, Fixed Signs – Leo (Part 7 of 13)
As I mentioned in Part 6 of this series (Astrology Reports: Qualities, Fixed Signs – Taurus), Leo and Scorpio; Aquarius and Taurus, the Zodiac’s Fixed Signs, occupy the second month of their respective seasons, Summer and Autumn; Winter and Spring. As such, they concentrate energy; solidify ideas and have the responsibility to maintain their respective […]