Fatal Disease From Flavoring Raises Flags
A potentially fatal lung disease linked to chemicals used in food flavorings poses a growing health risk, according to government scientists who are questioning the food industry's willingness to protect its workers. Bronchiolitis obliterans first emerged as a threat within the food industry in 2000, when the National Institute of Occupational Safety.

Romania Legalizes Witchcraft
Romania's first official witch was registered Monday after months of negotiations with the government that finally introduced witchcraft as a legal occupation. 31-year-old Gabriela Chukur will stay in history as the country's first legal witch, after she registered a company dealing with "astrology and contacts with the spiritual world", media report.

Ironic Intolerance of the Supernatural in Pagan Society
It just had to be said: many modern Pagans do not really believe in the supernatural. I will freely admit it: I began my study of the occult (I use occult - the practice of magic -- to distinguish from Wicca - a religion that practices magic) because I was looking for the special effects stuff. You know what I mean -- the ability to move an object, igni.

Many people forget most of their dreams completely. Learning astral projection requires a kind of inner mental clarity and alertness. Dreams are a door to the subconscious which can be used for psychological and spiritual insight, and sometimes for precognition. Dream content is influenced by external sounds and sensations. For example, a loud external noise (such as a train) will likely appear in your dream (if it doesnt wake you up!). Dreams are also influenced b More

In the nearly 20 years since then, there has been an explosion in published books, which has contributed to a diversification of what it means to be Wiccan. Now there are several types of Wicca, instead of just one. Ill explain the various types in another essay. Whats important to note now is that all these types hav More

It works without any effort on our part. It will take any suggestion, sort out all of the possibilities and draw conclusions based on those suggestions; even if the suggestion is false. It is important to remember that the subconscious cannot be ordered; an indirect route is needed. The subconscious is better reache More

Deity and Belief-Beginning Steps on the Path Less Traveled
In my view, the word “Deity” means several things, both contradictory and complex. It may mean “God” in the traditional Judeo-Christian sense of the word, a spiritually evolved human being (Buddha), some other evolved spiritual being or life force (the sky Gods of the Pacific Islands or animistic spirits); or even a concentration or aspect of higher hum.

Wheel of the Year Altar: Bringing the Magick of the Family Together
Here's a great way to bring your family together - create a Wheel of the Year altar that everyone can share and contribute to!.

Seven Steps to Self-Devotion
LaSara FireFox, sex-positive activist and author of Sexy Witch, offers seven steps to recognizing your body as a sacred space..

Soul Need Retrieval and Interview with Sherrie Mountain Hawk Woman
I often write of giving one's spirit power away because we often choose not to champion ourselves and leave self definition in the hands of others but soul retrieval is another thing altogether. Before discussing what soul retrieval is, I think we need to better understand circumstances in which we lose part or all of our souls. Firstly, to lose one's s.