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41: Magickal Oils of Indonesian Shamanism Part 1
IntroductionAlmost every shamanic and pagan culture has its own collection of oils used for occult and magickal purposes. In this article we will describe a few of these "minyak" (as oils are called in the Indonesian/Malayan tongu... (View article)

42: Mustika Bezoar Pearls--Notes
"Bezoar" comes from the Persian word, "pá zahar," meaning "antidote against Poison" (pa-cure, zahar-poison). The term is normally applied to stones found in the stomach and digestive system of animals. We use the term in a generi... (View article)

43: How Magickal Pearls are Acquired Part 2
One interesting myth related to cobra-pearls is that these cobras employ the light of the pearl that they carry in their hoods to hunt at night, as a means of brightening their pathway--this would certainly indicate a property of ... (View article)

44: How Magickal Pearls are Acquired Part 1
We are often inquired how mustika or magickal pearls are extracted by shamans from Nature's realm or how some people are fortunate enough to be gifted by Her. It certainly is appropriate that collectors and those interested in the... (View article)

45: Metaphysical Reflections
Nature holds bountiful undiscovered-as-yet secrets for humanity. Normally, we seek to unveil them through scientific means--through our laboratory equipment, processes and methodologies; however, the conventional, material methods... (View article)

46: Wonderful, Magickal, Mustika-Pearls Part 2
Some of the characteristics and virtues of mustika-pearls are intensely curious and interesting. Below we present just a few of these :The pearl from the dugong (called "Ikan-duyung" in Indonesian) for instance, floats in salt wat... (View article)

47: Wonderful, Magickal, Mustika-Pearls Part 1
Freaks and anomalies are found abound in Nature and her creations--if we would just look for them. "Mustikas" or "Magickal Pearls" having their origin in animals and plants are just some of Nature's curiosities hardly known or men... (View article)

48: Approaching Metaphysics Part 2
If we think about it we will realize that we are unable to take anything material with us to the higher worlds when we pass on. We are unable to take along with us our house, our money, our possessions, our titles, etc. What we do... (View article)

49: Approaching Metaphysics Part 1
Before one approaches seriously the study of metaphysics, magick, the occult, or mysticism, it is appropriate that one prepares oneself on all levels: mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. It is of vital importance th... (View article)

50: Why Metaphysics Part 2
Basically, arrogance is an inferior attitude masking as superiority. Inferiority or superiority complexes are both egoic expressions. The human ego often wishes the Self to appear what it is not. Even if we knew a lot, if we have ... (View article)

51: Why Metaphysics? Part 1
What is metaphysics, and why should we bother studying it? What benefits does it have for humanity? What is its purpose? How will its teachings help advance society? How will it assist our civilization and culture to progress? How... (View article)

52: No Longer Do I
No longer do I ask what God is for the Spirit unfolds Itself to me everyday in my daily experience.No longer do I seek sympathy from any being for I AM my own comfort.No longer do I have to present what I AM not to others, for I k... (View article)

53: The Voice of Semar
Children of Semar:Emerge out of the cocoon of closed-mindedness, Be receptive to truths, even if they hurt.Reform your character before demanding the reformation of others, For the perfection of the world begins with thyself.Belie... (View article)

54: Pearl Drops Of Wisdom
Be silent when others cowardly speak; Speak when others are cowardly silent.Refrain when others foolishly give, Give when others foolishly refrain.Wise men see divinity in every face when, Fools see demons in every one.Wise men r... (View article)

55: Kujang - the Talismanic Sickle
There is a unique weapon that originates in Western Java, in the Pasundan (Sundanese) region. This weapon is called "kujang," (pron. "koo-jaang.") Lacking the proper English equivalent for this we have used the term, "sickle," eve... (View article)

56: Bulu Perindu - The Enchanted Grass
Nature produces the most intriguing life-forms. We are normally aware of the animal, insect, and plant kingdoms--these we come across and interact with in our every day life and are perceptible to the senses; other creatures are t... (View article)

57: The Legend of the Dewadaru Tree
The Dewadaru tree is mostly found to the north of the island of Java, among the Sunda islands of Karimunjava, in the Java Sea, bearing the coordinates of Latitude 5° 52' S, and Longitude 110° 26' E. It has a human population of ... (View article)

58: Indonesian Shamanic Methods of Fasting & Austerities
Fasting and asceticism are essential practices in Javanese Kejawen and shamanism--especially Indonesian shamanism. Most of the unusual and unique powers acquired in Indonesian occultism are dependent upon the mastery of these disc... (View article)

59: 10 Traditional Irish Pubs in Dublin You Won't Want To Miss
Traditional Irish Pubs in DublinWhile a trip to Dublin will leave you spoilt for choice when it comes to pubs, finding a traditional Irish pub in Dublin’s city centre is a bit more difficult.  One of the most commonly asked ... (View article)