Live Backwards and Voila!

April 16, 2013 by Symbolic Living  
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“In my next life I want to live my life backwards. You start out dead and get that out of the way. Then you wake up in an old people’s home feeling better every day. You get kicked out for being too healthy, go collect your pension, and then when you start work, you get [...]

Life is a Movie

April 4, 2013 by Symbolic Living  
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“I believe that if, at the end of it all, according to our abilities, we have done something to make others a little happier, and something to make ourselves a little happier, that is about the best we can do. To make others less happy is a crime. To make ourselves unhappy is where all [...]

Weekly Astrology Horoscopes Oct. 28-Nov. 3, 2012

October 27, 2012 by Symbolic Living  
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AstroFabulous! by Nadiya Shah, M.A. Weekly Astrology Forecasts October 28- November 3, 2012 Also read the Full Moon in Taurus Horoscope The sun is in Scorpio. Happy Full Moon in Taurus! Happy Halloween! It’s finally here! I am elated! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It is the holiday of reinvention, taking place [...]

A Trip to the Moon – George Melies Films

September 14, 2012 by Symbolic Living  
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Films by George Melies Films by the French illusionist and filmmaker George Melies (1861-1938). During the late 1800′s and early 1900′s George Melies brought magic to silent films. He was a pioneer in cinematic experimentation of visual effects directing 531 films between 1896 to 1913. His films have mythical, mysterious, symbolic themes where he created illusions utilizing [...]

Full Moon in Leo February 7, 2012 Astrology Horoscope Forecast

February 7, 2012 by Symbolic Living  
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It’s officially a Full Moon in Leo on February 7, 2012 at 4:53pm EST. This is a time to pay attention to your ego, and not be a slave to it, but to use it for good. Bring your strengths forward. Look at the uniqueness you alone have and bring it out in the open. [...]

Aida Opera Film

January 28, 2012 by Symbolic Living  
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Sophia Loren stars in Aida (1953), an opera. The Egyptian set design, performances and costumes are a treat to see. Enjoy.

Jason and the Argonauts

January 8, 2012 by Symbolic Living  
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Jason and the Argonauts (1963). Originally titled Jason and the Golden Fleece this fantasy film of Greek Gods and Goddesses follows Jason’s trials and tribulations as he quests to to find The Golden Fleece at the end of the earth. The Ram is the astrological symbol associated with Aries which is ruled by Mars. The myth of [...]

The Philosophy and the Matrix & The Roots and the Matrix

December 11, 2011 by Symbolic Living  
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Go further down the rabbit hole to discover the philosophical concepts embedded in the science fiction trilogy of The Matrix. Science, art, mythology, politics and spiritual themes including Gnosis, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Tantra among others, merge in the larger picture as the foundation of the films deeper considerations and symbolism. The dichotomies of free will [...]

11.11.11 The Immortals

November 10, 2011 by Symbolic Living  
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11.11.11 is a date numerologists are eyeing. The Tarot cards interchangeably associated with 11 are Strength and Justice, both signifying the importance of balance and the decision making symbolic in the 2. For more information on the Numerology of 11 read this article. Here’s another article you may like if you’re interested in the History [...]

Time Travel

June 9, 2011 by Symbolic Living  
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Here are a few Documentaries exploring Time Travel with scientific/philosophical points of view below from the History Channel and Michio Kaku. Also enjoy H.G Wells’ Time Machine – A Victorian Englishman travels to the far future and finds that humanity has divided into two hostile species. - in futuristic technicolor Documentaries on Time Travel H.G Wells’ Time Machine [...]

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