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How to Read Tea Leaves

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Tasseography is the art of telling people's future by reading tea leaves. Reading tea leaves is an ancient tradition that began in Asia. The readings take patience and understanding, but with a basic knowledge of the tradition and some practice, ... more »

How to Read the Tree of Life Tarot Spread

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Some people look to tarot cards to answer questions about unknown futures and personal ventures. There are a great variety of tarot spreads and even more ways to interpret them. A common spread is known as the Tree of Life. There are likely ... more »

How to Read Wine Sediment Fortunes

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The origin of wine sediment reading, also known as oenomancy, is rooted in the ancient art or reading tealeaves and coffee grounds. It is believed that wine sediment fortune telling began in Rome and it is a time-honored method of divination used ... more »

How to Select Occult Artwork

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Occult artwork comes in just as many forms as the variety of occult beliefs. From Wiccan-inspired paintings to meditation statues, you can select occult art that fulfills several purposes... more »

How to Select Occult Stories

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Occult stories often explore themes of the supernatural or the unexplainable. Often lumped together with horror fiction, true stories of the occult speak less of demons and monsters, although those do appear, and more of the many realms of ... more »

How to Select Occult Supplies

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Depending on what occult beliefs you are involved in, supplies can range from incense and herbs to crystals and cauldrons. While many things used in occult practice are everyday items found in the home, specialty stores sell some of the more ... more »

How to Select Rare Occult Books

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Since occult practices and beliefs pre-date those of most organized religions, a huge amount of information has been published about the subject over the years. Some books on more arcane practices and beliefs have become quite rare and are a ... more »

How to Share Ghost Stories

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If you are interested in sharing ghost stories, true or otherwise, it's easy to get the conversation going. Create an atmosphere and let the ghosts stories fly. If you're lucky, you can tell the stories well past the witching hour and into the ... more »

How to Spot the Antichrist

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Playing "Spot the Antichrist" isn't just a fun way to pass the time during the evening news. Developing the skill could prove useful. Many sources claim that he walks among us today. Knowing where he is and who he is may be a crucial career one ... more »

How to Stock an Alchemist Lab

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Regarded by many modern people as quackery or magic, alchemy was and is a complex practice bridging scientific and mystical thought. For the early alchemists, this meant an investigation of nature and a spiritual path in the pursuit of which they ... more »

How to Use a Comma in a Compound Sentence

By David Lessem

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Once you understand what a compound sentence is, learning how to use a comma in one is easy. You don't have to memorize any lengthy rules, and you'll learn to spot misplaced commas immediately. Here's how to use this versatile punctuation mark... more »

How to Use Lapis Lazuli Energy

By Patricia Resnick

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The history of Lapis Lazuli stretches back over 5,000 years. A rock rather than a crystal, Lapis Lazuli was treasured by ancient Egyptians, who carved amulets from it. Also called Lapis, this stone is associated with truth, justice and balance ... more »

How to Use Mercury in Aries

By Patricia Resnick

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Mercury is the planet that governs your thought processes, the way you use your intellect. Aries is a fire sign, the sign of a strong, independent, pioneering spirit. These can combine to keep your brain on fire and three steps ahead of ... more »

How to Use Mercury in Cancer

By Patricia Resnick

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Mercury is the planet that governs your thought processes, the way you use your intellect. Cancer is a water sign, a flexible, sometimes emotional homebody. This combination makes for a person who sees their career through the window of home ... more »

How to Use Mercury in Gemini

By Patricia Resnick

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Mercury is the planet that governs thought processes, intellect and communication. Gemini is an air sign, and is ruled by Mercury. Mercury in Gemini is like quicksilver. These people never think about one thing when there are two or three ... more »

How to Use Mercury in Taurus

By Patricia Resnick

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Mercury is the planet that governs your thought processes, the way you use your intellect. Taurus is a fixed, earth sign and the ultimate sign of stubborn. Taurus is an interesting combination of traits, very grounded, stubborn, but also a ... more »

How to Use Numerology Life Path 2

By Patricia Resnick

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In numerology, your life path number is determined by your birth date. It is unchanging, Your life path tells you what your life tools and lessons are about. Life path number 2 is a vibration of duality and division, the number of truth and learning... more »

How to Use Numerology Life Path 4

By Patricia Resnick

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Your life path number is determined by your birth date. Other numbers in your life may change, but not this one. Your life path tells you what your life tools and lessons are about. Life path number 4 is about putting all the pieces together. ... more »

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