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Mind Body Connection

Lumina Indigo

By Moody Moons, Mind Body Connection

I fasted for 40 days to seek spiritual insight. This is what I learned.

This article presents a first-person account of a 40-day modified fasting practice undertaken from a pagan and occult perspective, addressing a perceived gap in discourse around fasting within modern witchcraft and neopagan traditions. The author documents their motivations, self-imposed safety parameters, and experiential observations regarding the mind-body connection and mental clarity, while explicitly distinguishing spiritual exploration from weight loss goals or health claims.

Lumina Indigo

By Moody Moons, Deities, Mind Body Connection

Belly Dance for Pagans: The Art of the Goddess

This article explores the intersection of belly dance and contemporary pagan spirituality, examining how this dance form aligns with neopagan values such as reverence for the sacred feminine, body acceptance across all life stages, and ritual energy work. The author discusses practical applications for both coven-based and solitary practitioners, while noting the cultural eclecticism of modern belly dance and its adaptability to various spiritual traditions.

Lumina Indigo

By Moody Moons, Everyday Pagan, Mind Body Connection

10 Free Ways to Enrich Your Pagan Life

This article presents ten accessible, no-cost practices for individuals seeking to deepen their engagement with pagan spirituality. The author, drawing from experiential knowledge within contemporary pagan communities, outlines practical approaches including library research, meditation, participation in public rituals, fasting, teaching, crafting with available materials, nature immersion, animal companionship, and memorization of spiritual correspondences.

Lumina Indigo

By Moody Moons, Deities, Everyday Pagan, Mind Body Connection

My Spiritual Approach to Post-Pregnancy Weight Loss

This article presents one practitioner’s spiritual approach to postpartum body acceptance and weight management, framing the journey as a mindset transformation rather than a conventional diet or exercise regimen. Drawing on personal reflection and belief-based principles, the author explores how reframing exercise as a holistic mind-body-spirit practice and viewing food through a medicinal lens can replace culturally ingrained patterns of bodily self-criticism.

Lumina Indigo

By Moody Moons, Mind Body Connection

10 Tips for a More Spiritual Mind/Body Workout

This article presents ten practical strategies for integrating spiritual dimensions into physical exercise routines, drawing upon mind/body disciplines rooted in Eastern traditions such as yoga, tai chi, and martial arts. The author explores methods including outdoor practice, environmental modifications, meditative techniques, and post-workout rituals designed to cultivate awareness of the mind-body connection.

Lumina Indigo

By Moody Moons, Earth Mom, Everyday Pagan, Mind Body Connection

Spring Infertility Rites

This article explores the emotional and spiritual challenges faced by individuals experiencing infertility within Wiccan and neopagan communities, particularly during spring fertility celebrations such as Ostara. The author examines how traditional emphasis on the Maiden-to-Mother transition can create feelings of exclusion and grief for those unable to conceive, while also addressing ethical concerns surrounding exploitative fertility spell practices.