Many ancient religions and indigenous belief systems from around the world believe in the idea of reincarnation. Even in the Christian faith, there are areas of the Bible that hint at an accepted belief in reincarnation by Jesus and his disciples. Today in the west, the belief in reincarnation is growing. According to a 1999 study around a quarter of Europeans stated that they believe in reincarnation. With a wealth of scientific research into reincarnation, now with over 60 years of recorded data from 2,500 verifiable cases of reincarnation, is it time that we gave the idea of reincarnat ..read more

Throughout history, the wind has captivated the human imagination, shaping ancient spiritual beliefs. In all ancient belief systems we find the importance of the wind and the deities associated with it. The unpredictable nature of weather in ancient times had a huge impact on daily life, crop yields, survival, and even migrations were dictated by the wind. This constant uncertainty would inevitably lead to a deep fascination with and a need to explain the wind through the supernatural. However we find extremely similar beliefs around the divine nature of the wind from around the world and even ..read more

The Ancient Festival of Samhain: The Origins of Halloween Halloween, as we know it today, is a predominantly secular festival, however, its historical origins are in fact religious, dating back to the Celtic festival of Samhain. This ancient celebration marked the transition from summer to winter, falling precisely halfway between the Autumn Equinox and the Winter Solstice. Samhain, the equivalent of New Year’s Eve for the Celts, symbolised the end of summer and the beginning of winter. It was a time to gather the harvest and prepare for the colder months. The Celts believed that this tra ..read more

Although most of us would associate astrology with the horoscope pages of tabloid newspapers, astrology is in fact an ancient discipline that has been present human history since records began. Until the 18th century, astrology was considered an academic scientific discipline. However, due to shifts in the definition of “science,” astrology has, in more recent times, been relegated to the realms of pseudoscience. Our ancient ancestors lived under a starry night sky and it is therefore inevitable that they would gaze at the stars and the planets with great wonder, assigning divine and myth ..read more

For tens of thousands of years, the North Pole has held a special place in human imagination and mythology. Across ancient cultures and belief systems, it has been regarded as the home of gods, a sacred mountain, and a place where worlds connect. Even today, the North Pole continues to captivate our imaginations, inspiring literature, and find itself as the home of our modern-day myth of Father Christmas. By connecting ancient myths with emerging scientific discovery, will we unlock the mysteries surrounding the magic of the North Pole? The North Pole in Ancient Myths and Religions Norse ..read more

For millennia, the weather has captivated the imagination of humanity and has been intricately tied to the idea of divine energy. Ancient religions across the globe attributed weather patterns to gods and deities. In fact, until the early 20th century when weather predictions became more accurate, the weather was very much believed to be ‘An Act of God’. In fact this term is still used to describe unpredictable extreme weather for the purposes of legal contracts and insurance exclusions. According to the Colins dictionary an Act of God can be described as a ‘sudden and inevitable cau ..read more

For over 2,000 years  the legendary Tuatha Dé Danann, a supernatural mythical race, have inspired artists, poets, authors and even computer games and comics. Their influence extends to the Gaelic name for Ireland itself, “Éire,” derived from Eira or Erin, the wife of one of the kings of the Tuatha Dé Danann. But did these beings, described as very tall with red or blonde hair and green eyes, really exist?  Who were The Tuatha De Danann? According to legend, upon their arrival on Irish soil, the Milesians (a group of Gauls from Iberia) encountered the Tuatha Dé Danann. The Tuatha Dé D ..read more

The power of chanting, an ancient practice found in many ancient cultures and belief systems, is believed to have the ability to create a mystical experience and a connection with the divine. Rooted in the power of sound and vibration, chanting often involves the repetition of sacred words or phrases known as mantras. In this article, we will explore the ancient wisdom behind chanting, its significance in various cultures and belief systems, particularly Hinduism, and its potential connection to quantum physics. We will also discuss recent scientific research that sheds light on the effects of ..read more

On August 30, 2023, a rare celestial event is set to grace our skies—a rare blue supermoon. This extraordinary event promises a spectacle that captivates both astronomers and believers in new age philosophies. Ahead of this rare celestial event, let’s explore the world of lunar influence, exploring the impact of lunar phases on ancient civilisations and the potential modern humans have to reconnect with this celestial wisdom. Understanding the Blue Supermoon A blue supermoon is an alignment of several lunar factors that create a unique and captivating event. When two full moons occur within a ..read more

Exploring the Nexus of Ancient Wisdom and Contemporary Science: In the dynamic interplay between ancient wisdom and modern scientific breakthroughs, the Hindu Vedas have emerged as a significant philosophical inspiration. The profound parallels between these ancient texts and modern scientific theories, along with the deliberate engagement of notable physicists with Vedic ideas, underscore the profound influence of these Eastern philosophies on the development of Western scientific thought. This infusion of ideas, facilitated by historical processes such as colonisation, exemplifies the transf ..read more