Exegesis:

Exegesis (from the Greek ἐξηγεῖσθαι ‘to lead out’) involves an extensive and critical interpretation of a text, especially of a holy scripture, such as of the Old and New Testaments of the Bible, the Talmud, the Midrash, the Qur’an,… Continue reading →

Eisegesis:

Eisegesis (from the Greek εἰσηγεῖσθαι; ‘to lead in’) is the process of interpretation of an existing text in such a way as to introduce one’s own ideas. This is best understood when contrasted with exegesis. While exegesis draws out… Continue reading →

Hermeneutics:The word hermeneutics is a term derived from ‘Ερμηνεύς, the Greek word for interpreter. This is related to the name of the Greek god Hermes in his role as the interpreter of the messages of the gods.

Hermeneutics may… Continue reading →

Astrolabe:

The astrolabe is a historical astronomical instrument used by classical astronomers and astrologers. It was the chief navigational instrument until the invention of the sextant in the 18th century. Its many uses included locating and predicting the positions of… Continue reading →

Channeling:

Channelling or channeling is the communication of information to or through a person (the channel or medium), from a purported spirit or other supernatural entity outside the mind (or self) of the channel.

source:wikipedia

Shamanism:

Shamanism refers to a range of traditional beliefs and practices similar to Animism that claim the ability to diagnose and cure human suffering and, in some societies, the ability to cause suffering. This is believed to be accomplished by… Continue reading →

Anthropology:

Anthropology (from the Greek word ἄνθρωπος, "human" or "person") consists of the study of humanity. It is holistic in two senses: it is concerned with all humans at all times and with all dimensions of humanity. In principle,… Continue reading →

Nagual:

The Spanish-language word nagual derives from the Nahuatl nahualli , a term that itself has several meanings, namely: one facile with words, witch, shapeshifter, and animal co-essence. The last is a name for an entity, to which refers a… Continue reading →

Bhajan:

A bhajan or kirtan is basically a Hindu or Sikh devotional song, often of ancient origin. Kirtans are deeply rooted in the Vedic tradition. Bhajans are simple songs in soulful language expressing the many-splendored emotions of love for God;… Continue reading →

Macrocosm/microcosm:

Macrocosm and microcosm is an ancient Greek schema of seeing the same patterns reproduced in all levels of reality. It may have begun with Democritus in the 5th century B.C. or with Pythagoras and is a philosophical conception that… Continue reading →