Author: Tony Hyland

In classical thought, the four elements of fire, earth, water and air were thought to be the basis of all things. We’ve previously looked at the spiritual meanings of both fire and earth – now, it’s time to turn our attention to the next element,...

‘Tis the season to be merry, as they say; but in between the merry-making and gift-giving, the festive season carries many superstitions and ancient beliefs. Some are relatively well-known, while others are almost forgotten; some you may have never even heard of before! Festive Luck Traditions As...

The twelve traditional zodiac signs are well known; ask even a sceptical person and they are likely to know the star sign they were born under. However, every so often, you may hear a suggestion that there is another, lesser known, zodiac sign; Ophiuchus.   The constellation...

There are many varied and different ways by which psychics & clairvoyants may exercise their talents; different cultures around the world have developed many different divination systems to help the talented peek into the beyond. Many divination systems use an element of random chance; the concept...

As the days grow shorter and colder, many of us find ourselves more prone to catching a cold. You increasingly can’t go a day in company without finding yourself saying “Bless you” to somebody – but have you ever wondered why that’s the polite response...

The four classical elements of Fire, Earth, Air and Water are found throughout different cultures and philosophies; spiritually, they form the basis of all things. We have already written about the spiritual meaning of fire, and as we approach the second harvest festival (the autumnal...

Out-of-body experiences (OBEs) are often thought to only happen when someone has a near-death experience (NDE), but this isn’t always the case. An OBE happens when someone leaves their physical self and is able to operate within the astral dimension. This alternative but very real...

Last week, NASA released stunning new images of the planet Pluto, as the exploration mission New Horizons finally reached the distant dwarf planet. This is, of course, of tremendous interest to astrologers, as despite its distance Pluto, like the other planets, plays a significant part...

The term “treehugger” is often considered a derogatory term for environmentally-minded and frequently spiritual people. However, this term is not only unfair to the people – it is also unfair to the trees. As the lungs of the earth, trees are almost as important to human...

The sun is one of the most important aspects of our lives, not only in a practical sense but also in a psychic and spiritual one. It lights our days, warms our bodies, and helps the crops grow so that we can eat. As one...

In classical Greek mythology, the Labyrinth was the complex maze constructed by Daedalus to hold the fearful Minotaur; in popular culture it’s the name of a 1986 Jim Henson musical fantasy movie starring David Bowie. In mystic circles, however, the labyrinth is something entirely different; it...

Paganism is a faith which is often misunderstood or mis-characterised; however, according to the 2011 census, there are over 75,000 people in England alone who identify as Pagan or as a follower of one of its major traditions. Paganism itself can be understood as a kind...