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Who are they? Though often considered a "Christian" phenomena, it's more likely those whom we call angels are beings that have been among us for eons of time --certainly longer than the 2,000 year old Christian religion. Angelic beings have been recorded by humanity all around the world, including in non-Christian nations such as India, where there is a long history of interactions with the apsaras. And many people, even today, claim to have memorable interactions with them.

What are your experiences with angels?

The newer pagan religions of today are founded on much older spiritual practices, some of which really had no name. They were often a lifestyle for the people, and this is so for the populace of countries around the world. Folk magic provides a unique window into cultural beliefs and practices, especially as they relate to the pre-Christian histories of the people. And interestingly enough, many folk magic paths also assimilate elements of Christianity (or whatever the mainstream religion is in their area) in clever ways.

Beliefs and practices developed by the ancient Indian prince-turned-spiritual-teacher, Siddhartha Gotama of the Shakyamuni Clan, aka the Buddha.

Sub-boards: Theravada, Tibetan

The Middle East, home of the "Fertile Crescent," said to be the cradle of civilization for all of humanity. It is not just home to the religion of Islam, but it is a region rich in spiritual practices and ancient knowledge that have been a foundational influence on beliefs systems around the world. From spellwork, to enchanted talismans and amulets, to how to deal with the mysterious jinn, the Middle East holds many lovely secrets.

No matter where in the world it is practiced, shamanism is a powerful technology of the soul. But, in every country shamans are dying away with no one to take their place. These practices often require many years of arduous tests and challenges, and most of the younger generations taking the place of the older have other things to do. So, let's cherish shamanism while we still have it.