Types of Smudge Sticks You’ll Love for Cleansing
by I’ve been using smoke to cleanse my space for decades, but it’s not a new practice. The ceremony of smudging or smoke cleaning has been …
Author: Avia
Avia proposes, that by learning various cultural and archetypal meanings of symbols, we can utilize those meanings for guidance in solving real-life problems. Avia’s writings and presentations come from her passion for sharing the potential of symbolism as a catalyst for self-development and collective awareness.
Avia has an undergraduate degree in anthropology and has been an understudy in several tribal and spiritual organizations.
What is Lychnomancy?
Symbolism shows itself everywhere. Even candle flames hold their own symbolic messages. That got me intrigued by the question, “What is lychnomancy?” Also known as …
Zodiac Signs For Students
Zodiac signs can tell us a lot about ourselves and provide us with information on why we do the things we do. It is now …
Good Vibes: How to Raise Vibrations to Improve Your Life
I was a socially awkward kid with a brooding, gloomy disposition. My social status wasn’t improved by the fact I had some pretty hideous physical …
Chakra Crystals: What They Do and How to Use Them
Whether you subscribe to chakra healing crystals or not, one thing is for sure – stones have energy. Yup, crystals, rocks, stones all carry a …
5 Ways Astrology Helps Students
Astrology has been with us for over 2,000 years, and whether you subscribe to the stars are not, it’s woven into the tapestry of human …
The Four Agreements: A Refresher About Making Good Choices in Life
About the book, Four Agreements and Good Practices in Making Agreements (with ourselves and others). Have you heard of The Four Agreements? I was browsing …
Autumn Symbolism
Autumn. It’s a season of transition – it’s Nature’s ‘last hoorah!’ before retiring into winter’s slumbering mood. This is a hustle-bustle-boogie-down month as preparations are …
About Being Alone
The Advantages of Silence and Thoughts About Being Alone: There’s a big difference between loneliness versus being alone. I live alone, but I’m not lonely. …
The Gift of Saying Sorry
The opportunity to say “I’m sorry” is a beautiful gift for both the apologizer and the recipient. The gift of saying sorry is in the …
What is Intuition?
According to Webster’s Dictionary, the definition of intuition is: “A direct perception of truth or fact that is independent of any reasoning process.” BORING! The …
Autumn Equinox and Mabon Meaning
Morphing Into Mabon Meaning and Autumn Equinox Meaning: This time of year, around September 21-22 offers an incredible opportunity for insight, transformation, and personal development. …
Big Bang! Origins of Astrology
Exploring the common origins of astrology: I love astrology for all the insights and glimpses it provides into the human personality. For me, astrology is …
Why Are Owls Associated with Learning?
Exploring why are owls associated with learning: Mysterious and evasive, these creatures of the night always carry a thick veil of intrigue. As a major …
About Your Rising Sign – Ascendant Sign Meanings
What is a rising sign? A better question might be what’s the big deal about your rising sign? Well, it is a big deal. In …
How Astrology Can Guide Decision-Making
Life is complicated, and you have to make major decisions more than once. These may relate to career, relationships, family, travel, immigration, and more. Although …
Understanding Your Twin Flame Life Path Number
Tips to Understanding Your Twin Flame Life Path Number: Numerology studies numbers and their mystical meanings, which can be used as a gateway to a …
Nature’s Healing Analogies for Addiction
Exploring Nature for Healing Analogies for Addiction: An analogy is something we can compare with something else to gain a better understanding or illustrate a …