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Master numbers include double digit numbers 11, 22, 33, 44, 55, 66, 77, 88, and 99. They are called Master Numbers because there is inherent masterful, ornextraordinary promise symbolized by them. This energynis far from mundane and instead largely other-ndimensional. Therein resides the catch: ...
In your pursuit of spiritual awareness, you may have embraced the “consciousness” movement. After all, it sounds good, right? Become more conscious of yourself, humanity, and the environment, and strive to better the planet. However, what you may not realize is that to many advocates, “consciousness” includes destructive economic and political policies. You’re Not Alone if You’ve Fallen For it Many people have become ensnared in the consciousness trap. The music-to-your-ears cosmic messages, on the surface, appear to be beneficial for humanity and the planet. Some are, some aren’t.r
The fate vs. free will argument has been around for eons. We believe you have free will to make the most of your fate and even shape it, but not how you may think. The motivational and self-help marketplace is full of well-intentioned professionals promising to make you the captain of your destiny. You can do anything you put your mind to, anything, they say. All you have to do is work hard, believe in yourself, and follow their advice. We’re all for inspiration, but we like it to be rooted in reality.
Have you ever wondered why so many people experience love life heartache on a regular basis? Most people seem tornstart out with good intentions but then many fall into the typical love life traps. After over 25 years of empirical research with metaphysics, personality and compatibility assessment, and as a matchmaker and writing a book about soul mates, we’ve created the following tips to help you and your teens and adult children avoid all the most common love life traps.
The most overlooked quality that makes or breaks your career success is not luck, but personal timing. We’re not referring to electional astrology and numerology, where you utilize auspicious universal indicators such as a New Moon or 1 Universal Month to launch a new product or incorporate a business. Our findings tell us that personal timing, which is different for everyone, is much more important.
What if angels really do exist and you’re never alone? Most spiritually inclined people believe in the other side, but imagine how the world would change if everyone believed in other-dimensional beings that you could call on for help. It would be nice to witness the leap of faith around the globe, but we realize this planet is not and won’t ever be the utopia that exists on the higher planes. It’s not supposed to be, considering the theory that schoolhouse Earth is for lessons and spiritual growth. Embracing this hypothesis allows you to more easily accept what you can’t change.
Italo Calvino (October 15, 1923 – September 19, 1985) was an Italian novelist, short-story writer, and essayist whose imaginative and intellectually playful works reshaped modern literature. His masterpieces include Invisible Cities, If on a winter’s night a traveler, The Baron in the Trees, and Cosmicomics. Calvino blended fantasy, philosophy, and linguistic precision to explore the nature of storytelling, memory, and human experience. A master of fable and metafiction, he remains one of the most beloved and influential voices of 20th-century literature.
Most people associate a spiritual approach to addiction with relying on a higher power for help. We do too, but based on our work with the hidden or spiritual side of life, we believe there’s another vital part of the addiction puzzle that most people miss. Unfortunately, traditional drug and alcohol rehab doesn’t address it. We believe rehab success rates would dramatically improve if they did.
Soren Kierkegaard (May 5, 1813 – November 11, 1855) was a Danish philosopher, theologian, and writer, widely regarded as the father of existentialism. His works, including Fear and Trembling, Either/Or, The Sickness Unto Death, and Works of Love, explore themes of individuality, faith, despair, and the human condition. Writing often under pseudonyms, Kierkegaard challenged conventional thinking, emphasizing personal choice and the leap of faith in the face of life’s uncertainties. His profound insights continue to influence philosophy, theology, and literature.
Sir Thomas More (February 7th, 1478 – July 6th, 1535), honored in the Catholic Church as Saint Thomas More, was an English lawyer, judge, author, social philosopher, amateur theologian, statesman, and Renaissance humanist. More opposed the Protestant Reformation and Henry VIII's separation from the Catholic Church. He was executed in 1532 after refusing to take the Oath of Supremacy, and convicted of treason on what he said was false evidence. At his execution, he reportedly said: "I die the King's good servant, and God's first."
According to dictionary.com, the definition of a sociopath is "a person with a psychopathic personality whose behavior is antisocial, often criminal, and who lacks a sense of moral responsibility or social conscience." The most common traits of a sociopath include irresponsibility, manipulativeness, dishonesty, and a complete lack of empathy. Sociopaths are frequently charming, exceedingly intelligent, largely lack impulse control, and use others to get what they want.
Do you believe in life after death? Or is the death of the physical body the end of the road? Many people, through a near death experience (NDE) found out what it’s like to “die,” and then came back to life to share some incredible insight. The Near Death Experience Research Foundation (NDERF) is the largest NDE website in the world with over 4000 experiences in over 23 Languages. Skeptics claim a NDE is just imagination or the reaction of the brain to death. The FAQ page of the NDERF site addresses this issue and many others.
The theory of reinca ation has yet to be proven invalid, and if it weren’t for all references of reinca ation being edited out of the bible around 553 A.D. by the initiative of the Ecumenical Council in Constantinople, more Americans would believe in it, just like a large segment of the rest of the world. Whether you believe or not, the process of past life regression, facilitated by a therapist or through an audio meditation, is a great self-discovery and healing tool.
Famous people throughout history have said some interesting things about fate. Napoleon Bonaparte, 19th century French military leader, one of the most triumphant military commanders of all time, said, "Circumstances--what are circumstances? I make circumstances." It seems Napoleon didn't believe in fate. But he also said this, "There is no such thing as accident; it is fate misnamed," perhaps during his final defeat at Waterloo, or as he spent the last six years of his life in a British prison, before his demise at age 51.
Someone recently told us that she thinks she has the worstnluck of anyone. She said she thinks she has been offered an“dark mysterious life,” and asked if there is any way tonchange it. We relayed the following information to her. It’s time to disregard the idea that you have bad luck ...
In a previous article we offered a few aspectsnof the Mystic’s Magic Formula and promisednmore information in the future. The Mystic’snMagic Formula is a mix of practical and spiritualntechniques to help you deal with what you can’tnchange in your life and manifest your desires. We won’t cover ...
You can probably think of ways adults could have assisted you in your childhood so you would have had an edge in life. If you have kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews, godchildren, or you mentor or teach kids, maybe you help them in ways you were not. Below are some metaphysical ways you can give kids an edge in this world.
As Mark Twain said, "Humor is mankind's greatest blessing." As gratitude multiples your blessings, we hope you appreciate the humor in the quotes below. Some of the quotes may seem too negative to be spiritual, but we believe questioning spirituality is a good thing and can be spiritual too. “I have never made but one prayer to God, a very short one: 'O Lord make my enemies ridiculous.' And God granted it.” Voltaire
Subject: Why Demonic Possession Is On The Rise According to priests who perform exorcisms, requests for them are increasing. Does that mean possession is real and on the rise? According to a 2013 Youguv survey, 57% believe in the devil, 28% don't, and 15% don't know. 51% from the same survey believe one can be possessed by the devil or some other evil spirit. 28% said they don't believe, and 20% didn't know enough about the subject to form an opinion. https://today.yougov.com/topics/philosophy/articles-reports/2013/09/17/poll-results-exorcismrnr
Could the U.S. and the rest of the world be headed for a dire financial crisis, one that could even dwarf the most recent economic downturn, which is considered to be the worst since the great depression?
Thousands of years ago, through empirical observation and pattern recognition, adepts discovered select numbers such as 7, 9, 11, 22, and others symbolically possess a stronger link to other dimensions (i.e., the other side), thus are more mystical than other numbers. The realization that numbers symbolize personality and timing trends gave rise to the science of number mysticism. Master Numbers, including 11, 22, 33, 44, 55, 66, 77, and 99, can be both mystical and mundane, typically relating to extraordinary circumstances.
Severe possession by lost souls and sometimes even demonic entities is, we believe, a serious yet largely overlooked problem. Spiritually sensitive and otherwise susceptible people, such as abused children or people who abuse alcohol and, or use drugs, can unknowingly be a host for all sorts of lost souls and dark energy. The hosting experience can endure for hours, days, years, or even a lifetime.
Malcolm Forbes (August 19, 1919 – February 24, 1990) was an American businessman and publisher of Forbes magazine, which was founded by his father B. C. Forbes. He promoted capitalism and free market economics and was known for an extravagant lifestyle, including spending $2.5 million on his 70th birthday party. Below we list some words of wisdom from Malcolm Forbes. “Too many people overvalue what they are not and undervalue what they are.” “If you've had a good time playing the game, you're a winner even if you lose.”
We receive many inquiries from people agonizingnover the choice between staying in an unhappy,nunsatisfying relationship or leaving and potentiallynbeing alone. The majority of them are morenworried about being alone for the rest of their livesnand because of this, remain stuck in ...
Pressure from sociological forces such as TVnprogramming, movies, advertising, family, andnfriends dictate that you must pair off for anlong-term relationship and join the herd orn“couples only” club. While this is easy for those who happen to benfated to have a relationship with a ...
Dr. Raymond Moody introduced the concept of NDE, or Near Death Experience in 1975 to millions with his best-selling book Life After Life. Well before and since Dr. Moody’s book, countless people from all over the world have reported having a NDE, or Near Death Experience.
Michel de Montaigne (February 28, 1533 – September 13 1592), was a French statesman, writer, and philosopher, known for making the essay a popular literary genre. He was one of the most notable philosophers of the French Renaissance and is most known for his cynical statement, “What do I know?” Below we list some words of wisdom from Michel de Montaigne. “The greatest thing in the world is to know how to belong to oneself.” “He who establishes his argument by noise and command shows that his reason is weak.” “The most certain sign of wisdom is cheerfulness.”
Keanu Reeves (September 2nd, 1964) is an actor who was born in Beirut and raised in Toronto. His breakthrough role was in the 1989 science fiction comedy Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. In addition to many films since then, Keanu has directed, plays bass guitar in the band Dogstar, and is known as one of the nicest guys in Hollywood. Below we list some words of wisdom by Keanu Reeves. "I always felt a bit alone and isolated from other people...I did a lot of pretending as a child. It was my way of coping with the fact that I didn't feel like I fit in."
Emanuel Swedenborg (February 8, 1688–March 29, 1772) was Swedish inventor, scientist, philosopher, theologian, and mystic. He is most known for his book about the afterlife, Heaven and Hell. His career as a scientist and inventor, involving mostly geometry, chemistry, and metallurgy, included several mathematical and mechanical inventions. Emanuel Swedenborg also published an article explaining mental and spiritual events as tiny vibrations, and was intent on forming a theory to explain how matter relates to spirit.
Bad relationships are all too common. In the beginning, it frequently appears to hold so much promise, but then it falls apart. It’s a mystery as to why some relationships turn sour, until you consider the spiritual side of things. Mystics suggest that life is largely about spiritual lessons. While relationships may not always give you what you want on an ego-self level, spiritual growth is often part of the plan. Below we outline five spiritual and mundane reasons why people experience terrible relationships. Past Life Connections and Karma
It is possible to predict the approximate date of a solid lovenconnection (and the inherent rewards/challenges therein) if thennumerologist and/or astrologer has the complete birth data ofnthe person in question. Full legal birth name (exactly as it isnon the birth certificate), exact time and ...
Faith, or having complete and unshakable confidence things will turn out okay, is a powerful spiritual practice. Along with gratitude, faith helps you make the most of your fate. Typically, those on the path to self-actualization experience three stages of faith.
David Hume (May 7th, 1711 – August 25th 1776) was a Scottish Enlightenment philosopher, economist, historian, essayist, and librarian. He is best known for his system of philosophical empiricism, skepticism, and naturalism. Below we list some words of wisdom from David Hume. "There is no such thing as freedom of choice unless there is freedom to refuse." "A wise man proportions his belief to the evidence."
One cannot “grow love enough to marry and raise a family.” It’s either there or it isn’t, in our view, and if thencomprehensive numerology and astrology charts firmlynindicate that there isn’t enough of a connection betweenntwo people for a long term relationship, ...
Numbers symbolize quantity. Numbers also symbolize qualities, as through number symbolism, better known as numerology. The number 11 is one of the most popular topics in basic numerology due to the unique energy it represents. Below are ten things you need to know about the number 11.
Sometimes people are drawn together like magnets, yet thencompatibility is questionable. It’s not smooth sailing tonsay the least, and trying to make it permanent is akin tonstrapping a 45lb weight to your back for the rest of you life. Might the inability to part ways, the intense draw, ...
With a little effort, you can explore your past lives with a specialist or a past life regression audio. After you learn more about the process, you may be able to get past life insight in your dreams, in meditation, or even through spontaneous perception. Don’t believe in past lives? It’s natural to feel skeptical, yet it’s good to remain objective, explore, and reach conclusions on your own. You will benefit if you’re willing to accept the process.
Karma is one of the most popular spiritual topics, and for a good reason; people want to know how to improve their karma, thus make their lives better. People also want to avoid the nasty surprise of bad karma. However, there seems to be a lot of confusion about karma, what goes around (what you do, say, or intend) comes around (will come back to you), and how it really works.
Many, many people have told us about having the experiencenof repeatedly seeing the same number, or number pattern. Perhaps they look at the clock and see 11:34, then glance atna store receipt total of $11.34, then hear of a historicalnevent happening in the year 1134 BC, all in the same day. Or ...
Spiritual guides are helpful entities on the other side. But there are some things you need to know to avoid trouble. We base our advice on empirical evidence through regular meditation and other spiritual disciplines and practices, like past life regression and spiritual detox, since the late 1980s.
Never having experienced a psychic reading before, your expectations may be skewed due to the enormous amount of misinformation about psychics, astrologers and numerologists, mediums, and other similar practitioners. As in any industry, there are both treacherous and honorable practitioners in the psychic field. We’ve encountered both, though far more good ones than bad.
The modern mainstream scientific community often discredits nsciences such as numerology, astrology and graphology and nsays that no proof exists of their validity. Traditional scientific “experts” sometimes even call these esoteric, empirically based sciences “pseudo sciences.” Underwood ...
Helena Petrovna Blavatsky (August 12th, 1831 – May 8th, 1891) was a largely self-educated Russian occultist, spirit medium, and author who co-founded the Theosophical Society in 1875. Below we list some words of wisdom by Helena Blavatsky. "Theosophy blesses the world; Theology is its curse." "Matter is spirit at its lowest level. Spirit is matter at its highest level." "Dogmas are the toys that amuse and can satisfy but unreasoning children. They are the offspring of human speculation and prejudiced fancy."
We received this inquiry recently: “Just what is a psychic looking at? How do they ‘see’ the future? What in the world are they looking at? Where do they get their information about things 30 years in the future about people who were not even born yet?” As professional mystics, we readily spot psychic talent and have met many excellent psychics over the past 25+ years. We’ve also encountered some sham psychics. There are frauds in every industry, so it’s wise to do your own objective research about the topic before you form a strong opinion.
As you journey through your unique spiritual path, it may be helpful to know which sort of behavior won't come back to haunt you in a future life. Do you want to avoid some of the problems you've experienced in this life? Then you need to always be mindful of your actions. Through over 25 years of empirical research, our findings regarding negative and positive karma may surprise you. What you may have thought is a negative karma-incurring act actually isn't. Below we list 7 things that you can do all you want and not gain a shred of harsh karma.
The belief that you can escape karmic retribution from this and prior lives is a trap to be avoided at all costs. This erroneous way of thinking can lull you into a disastrous false sense of security. Consequently, your world can be turned upside-down when your guard is down and unexpected, karmic calamity strikes. Worse, lofty or inappropriate aspirations evaporate and you’re left passionless and in need of completely redefining your path in life due to falsely believing you can manifest anything, beyond the fated path you did your best to avoid investigating.
One sure way to generate controversy is to bring up the topic of reinca ation in a group conversation. In our experience, in the Western world, about 30% will say they believe in it, 40% will express mild skepticism, and 30% will vehemently speak out against it. Elsewhere in the world, believers are a significantly higher percentage, as the majority of the world embraces the concept of reinca ation in some form or another. They, like us, believe the soul is ete al and “the other side” exists, where souls go after physically inca ating.
September 9, 2016 is a date of significant mystical meaning, as are the dates September 18th and 27th, 2016. The Universal Year of nine occurs this year, as it does every nine years, and nine is a number with great occult meaning. The Universal Year (e.g., 2016 = 2+0+1+6 = 9) peaks each year in September, and the 9th, 18th, and 27th days of September (9-9-9) represent even stronger transcendental energy.
Marsilio Ficino (October 19, 1433–October 1, 1499) was an influential Italian philosopher, Catholic priest, and astrologer. He helped revive Neoplatonism, was the first to translate Plato’s works into Latin, and was instrumental in helping to develop European philosophy. The Medici’s, the most powerful family of Florence Italy, were lifelong patrons of Marsilio Ficino, who tutored young members of the family.
We respect those who search for their own answers in nrelation to spirituality, the meaning of life, and thenconcept of fated personal circumstances and events. Innour professional opinion, everyone’s birthrights arendifferent. Let’s define, in this context, what a birthright is. In ...