A man similar to the Fool in the Major Arcana is depicted, balancing a pentacle in either hand. Wrapped around them is the symbol of infinity. In the background are waves with two ships making their way through them.
Two of Pentacles
Ace of Pentacles
Reaching out from the clouds, a hand holds the first of the pentacles of this suit. Just like the suit of wands and cups, the imagery of clouds represents our hope, possibilities and a future that we can only glimpse through the actions of the present. It is not a promise that all will be well, but a sign that […]
Rune Meanings
Below is a complete list of Rune meanings including reversed rune meanings where its possible. Runes were historically a means of writing but over time began to be associated with magic and divination. For example, it was not unknown for soldiers to engrave their swords or shields with Rune symbols in the belief it would keep them safe. From there, […]
Psychics fail test
A pair of psychics have failed a test designed to test their psychic abilities. Researchers at Goldsmiths, University of London carried out the test in which two mediums attempted to identify something about five volunteers they had not seen. The Merseyside Skeptics Society organised the test.
Accused 100 year old woman escapes being burnt alive
An elderly Kenyan woman accused of witchcraft escaped being burned alive by relatives after a local councilor turned up just in time and took her to a refuge. The Daily Mail (UK) reports that Sadaka Muruu, who is 100, was accused by relatives.
Vatican requests to see 1,500 year old bible
A 1,500 year old bible, seized by Turkey in 2000 after an investigation into antique smuggling, could hold the Gospel of Barnabas – a gospel which differs radically from the other four gospels most people are familiar with today – Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The bible languished in a state courthouse until the trial of the men ended but […]
Iran court sentences Christian pastor to death
Those familiar with Iran won”t be shocked but for a lot of people, there”s something hugely disturbing about being sentenced to death because you changed religion. So it is with the stone age regime in Iran who have sentenced a man to death for daring to convert from Islam to Christianity.
Retrial of woman, Katharina Henot, burnt at stake as witch
A woman, burnt at the stake after being found guilty of witchcraft in 1627, is to have her case re-examined by Cologne City Council. Katharina Henot was head of the post office in Cologne, Germany when she was accused of witchcraft, making people ill and murder via witchcraft.
Crystal Ball Divination
Besides the witch stirring her cauldron and cackling to herself, the next most iconic image of a witch has to be her staring into a crystal ball for divination and speaking in riddles about the future. Although the crystal ball may be most associated with witches, it is used right across the pagan path as a means of divination. Nor […]
Witch walk for charity
Four hundred years ago, Pendle in the UK saw ten twelve people put on trial for witchcraft and the murder of ten people. Ten of the ”witches”were hanged in public (another died in prison) and one was acquited. Organisers of a charity walk are hoping to see modern day witches flood the area this August – the anniversary of the […]