On the island of Sumba, it’s believed the ancestor spirits will deliver a good harvest if human blood is spilt. So for ‘Pasola’ farmers become warriors, riding into ritual battle armed with ...

Say hello to Spring 2025 with this delightful flower ritual to bring in good vibes and refresh the energy around you. It's ...

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Get Lucky (Rituals, Habits and Superstitions of the Rich and Famous) shares the good luck rituals and quirky superstitions of some of history's most iconic figures from Marilyn Monroe to David ...

Some species of birds are extremely good at this kind of ... sacred journey is often apparent in spirit quests, initiations, and pilgrimages, as well as rituals that occur in awe inspiring ...

In the spirit of spring and in honor ... memories and release them so that the good and the new can come through. Koch shares, “Try a cord-cutting ritual: visualize cutting energetic cords ...

This ancient ritual celebrates the victory of good over evil ... chant sacred mantras while burning a bonfire, honouring the spirit of Holika to bring peace and happiness. The ritual involves ...

eagerly stretching their hands to catch the dried soybeans thrown at them in the hope of warding off evil spirits and inviting good luck. Japan’s annual ritual of “mame-maki,” or bean ...