Author: Vanja
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Neptune Entering Aries (2025): Mysticism, Politics, and the New Mythology
In astrology, Neptune rules dreams, illusions, mysticism, and spiritual transcendence. It is associated with the Ocean, the overwhelming totality of ideas, the collective consciousness and unconsciousness. Aries, on the other hand, is the bold pioneer, the initiator of the zodiac, brimming with fire, courage, and the drive to act. Neptune moving to the field of…
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Is Astrology Real? A Philosophical and Historical Perspective
Astrology has been around for thousands of years, shaping cultures, guiding decisions, and even influencing modern self-help movements. But does it hold any scientific validity? The answer is no. Is it just a psychological framework that helps people make sense of their lives? The answer is yes. Following from that, we can answer the question:…
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Monster Hunter Lore – Clues about Arkveld the White Wraith
Arkveld, the flagship monster of the Monster Hunter Wilds, is introduced to us as the “White Wraith”. This spectral wyvern is the apex predator for sure, as it preys upon other top predators for more power. There is not much detail in regards to its origins; its dragon-like mythology is mostly revealed through the weapons…
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Monster Hunter lore: Gore Magala and Its Mythological Origins
Gore Magala is a flagship monster in the Monster Hunter series, making it one of the toughest adversaries in the game. This creature of darkness, infection, and transformation spreads its insidious Frenzy Virus throughout the ecosystem, leaving chaos and madness in its wake. Gore Magala’s unsettling presence isn’t merely an arbitrary game design choice –…
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Monster Hunter Lore: Rey Dau and Its Mythological Roots
Rey Dau, the majestic golden wyvern, is one of the top tier monsters in this year’s hit-game Monster Hunter Wilds. Rey Dau’s command over lightning establishes it as an undisputed apex predator of the Windward Plains. But what is Rey Dau’s significance? The answer is that Rey Dau embodies ancient cultural narratives about storm deities,…
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The Goddess and the Incel: What Inanna’s Myth Teaches About Autonomy
For this Women’s day I decided to revisit an ancient myth about the Goddess Inanna and an “incel” Shu-kale-tuda (or Shukaletuda, or Šukaletuda). This 4000 years old myth shows one way of how gender power relationships can function – this time, a myth provides an important insight about the woman’s body autonomy as it was…
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Mani: Rare Lunar Male Deity myth and symbolism
Every day we bring a God or a Goddess associated with the day to inspire a daily message and spiritual guidance. It also serves to satisfy our curiosity and to point out how different cultures over time and space had or have similar ideas about the world and human psyche. The study of Norse lunar…
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Sol: Illuminating the Mythology of Germanic Sun Goddess
Every day we bring a God or a Goddess associated with the day to inspire a daily message and spiritual guidance. It also serves to satisfy our curiosity and to point out how different cultures over time and space had or have similar ideas about the world and human psyche In the intricate tapestry of…
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Freya: The Captivating Norse Goddess of Love, Beauty, and War
Every day we bring a God or a Goddess associated with the day to inspire a daily message and spiritual guidance. It also serves to satisfy our curiosity and to point out how different cultures over time and space had or have similar ideas about the world and human psyche. As every Friday dawns, we’re…
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Thor: Deeper Meaning of Thunder God’s Influence found in Mythology
Every day we bring a God or a Goddess associated with the day to inspire a daily message and spiritual guidance. It also serves to satisfy our curiosity and to point out how different cultures over time and space had or have similar ideas about the world and human psyche. As one of the most…