On the surface, tashlich seems like a simple ceremony. But traditions new and old can reveal the deeper meaning of a time set aside for reflection and moving forward. ” Tashlich is a uniquely ...

For centuries, storm water rituals have been used to cleanse homes and invite both harmony and protection during periods of transition ...

Holika Dahan marks the symbolic burning of negativity before the vibrant celebration of Holi. But what should devotees actually offer into the sacred fire, and why? Spiritual wellness leader Mr ...

The holidays wouldn’t feel nearly as nostalgic without rituals. Maybe you always walk in the local turkey trot before your family preps the big feast. Perhaps you light blue candles instead of white ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. Rituals play an important role in our personal and ...

Pitru Paksha is also known as Shradh Paksha in Hinduism. It is a 16-day period in the Hindu calendar dedicated to remembering and honouring one’s ancestors. It is believed that during this time, the ...

The things we do to help ourselves only create lasting happiness when they turn into habits. Real change becomes even more powerful when those habits become rituals, meaning actions we return to not ...