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Shadow Work – How to Explore the Darkness Inside You Using Tarot Cards

Shadow work is exploring and integrating the hidden aspects of our personality, which is crucial for personal growth and healing. Tarot cards can be a powerful tool for engaging in shadow work as they provide a visual and symbolic representation of our inner world. The imagery on the cards can evoke deep emotional responses and act as a mirror, reflecting the hidden aspects of our psyche back to us. To start using tarot cards for shadow work, it's important to choose a deck that resonates with you and set a clear intention for your session. Creating a sacred space where you feel safe and comfortable is essential. Finally, conducting the tarot reading can help you gain insights into your subconscious mind and bring to light the thoughts, feelings, and beliefs you may not be fully aware of.

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Hoodoo is a set of spiritual practices, traditions, and beliefs that were created by enslaved African Americans

Hoodoo – What is it?

Hoodoo is a cultural practice rooted in African American spiritual and cultural traditions. It is a blend of spirituality, folklore, and survival tactics developed in the face of adversity. Unlike Voodoo, a structured religion, Hoodoo is a collection of folk magic practices and beliefs passed down through generations. The results-oriented practice involves working with natural elements like roots, herbs, minerals, and personal items. Ancestral veneration, mojo bags, candle magic, and belief in spirits are core components of Hoodoo. It has experienced a resurgence in interest in modern society but has also faced challenges of cultural appropriation and commercialisation.

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Animism – Does Everything Have a Soul?

Animism is a belief system that dates back thousands of years, emphasising the interconnectedness of all entities and challenging the Western dichotomy between living and non-living things. It is found in various forms across different societies and is still a foundational belief system in many indigenous cultures. There is a resurgence of interest in Animism in contemporary spiritual practices to reconnect with nature and emphasise the interconnectedness of all life forms. The belief in Animism raises philosophical questions about the nature of consciousness and the definition of life, calling for a reconsideration of our ethical responsibilities towards the natural world.

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Egregore – Understanding the Collective Consciousness

Egregore refers to a collective consciousness that emerges from a group of people who share common beliefs, intentions, or emotions. This autonomous psychic entity can influence the thoughts and actions of those within the group. An egregore forms when a group has a shared intention or purpose, generating psychic energy that merges into a distinct, autonomous entity. Egregores can be found in various contexts, including religious or spiritual settings, corporate cultures, social media platforms, political movements, and consumerism in modern society.

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