The Chiranjivi are a group of immortals who are believed to remain alive on Earth until the end of the current age known as the Kali Yuga, according to Hindu literature. The term is a combination of chiram, ‘permanent’, and jīvi, ‘lived’. It is similar to amaratva, which refers to true immortality. According to legend,…
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ESOTERIC AND OCCULT SYMBOLISM OF THE 4 ANGELS IN THE TAROT TRADITION
Throughout history, angels have appeared as messengers, guardians, and bearers of divine truth—silent watchers who guide humanity through darkness and light. In tarot there are 4 Archangels that stand at the crossroads of human experience, offering guidance through transformation, temptation, and awakening. These powerful celestial beings appear in key cards of the Major Arcana—leading us…
10 POWERFUL SYMBOLS IN MAGIC AND ALCHEMY AND WHAT THEY MEAN
Magic and Alchemy have long been intertwined with symbols—visual keys that unlock hidden energies, connect the mundane with the mystical, and serve as conduits for personal transformation. Whether used in rituals, meditation, or talisman creation, these symbols carry meanings that have evolved over centuries, transcending cultures and belief systems. In this article, we’ll explore ten…
LESSER KNOWN IMMORTALS IN HISTORY: A CROSS-CULTURAL EXPLORATION
The concept of immortality has fascinated humanity since ancient times, appearing across diverse cultures, mythologies, and traditions. From deified heroes of Greek mythology to eternally living sages in Hindu scriptures and alchemists of old, the notion of transcending death has inspired countless legends, beliefs and even historical claims of immortality. These figures represent diverse traditions,…
OCCULT SCIENCES – MEANING AND HISTORICAL INTERPRETATION
The occult is a category of esoteric and supernatural beliefs and practices, encompassing phenomena involving a ‘hidden’ or ‘secret’ agency, such as magic and mysticism. It can also refer to paranormal ideas such as extra-sensory perception and parapsychology. The Occult, from the Latin word occultus, meaning “clandestine”, “hidden”, “secret”, is defined as “knowledge of the…
