The "Magic" by Rhonda Byrne is a book that aims to help readers bring more happiness and abundance into their lives through the practice of gratitude. The book is based on the premise that gratitude is a powerful force that can transform our lives and bring us closer to our goals. Rhonda Byrne, the author of the popular self-help book "The Secret," explores the concept of gratitude in "The Magic." According to Byrne, gratitude is the key to unlocking the full potential of the Law of Attraction, which states that positive or negative thoughts bring about positive or negative experiences in a person's life. "The Magic" is a step-by-step guide that provides readers with exercises and practices to develop a daily gratitude habit. Throughout the book, readers are encouraged to focus on different aspects of their lives, such as relationships, health, money, and their dreams, and express gratitude for each of them.
These illustrations demonstrate that several people from various cultures and periods used conical hats. What hasn’t been recorded, however, is what role the witch’s cap may have had for the magicians of yore and now.
Besides wearing headgear reminiscent of the stereotypical witch s hat, these women were called alewives which led many to believe they practiced herbal medicine, a profession long linked with the dark arts. This may be factual to a point, but I think they are not looking deeper and are too quick to discount that some of these people knew exactly what wearing pointy hats can and still do magically when used correctly with the right intentions.
Throughout the book, readers are encouraged to focus on different aspects of their lives, such as relationships, health, money, and their dreams, and express gratitude for each of them. One of the main practices suggested in the book is the "Magic Rock" exercise. This exercise involves finding a small rock or stone and keeping it with you at all times.
Why Witches Wear Pointy Hats and Other Magical Fashion Tips
Ever wonder why witch hats are so pointy? There must be a point to it right?
Photo: Spirits of New Orleans book by Kala Ambrose
Once again my dear friends, as your travel guide to the other side and all things mystical, it's time to delve deeper into the meaning of these icons of Halloween.
Back in ancient times and up through the late Middle Ages, women of nobility wore pointed hats. Queens and princesses wore them, aristocratic noble wealthy women wore them. They were symbols of power and prestige. Later in the 19th century, Queen Isabella of Spain brought back the fashion of wearing a very tall hat with the veils and interestingly enough, I write about Queen Isabella in my Spirits of New Orleans book, as she gave magical iron gates to two sisters who lived in New Orleans who were female entrepreneurs running a business.
Photo: Divine Feminine Energy Blessing the Witches Hat - Kala Ambrose Intuitive Interior Decor
Hmmm, so here's another reference to magical energy in iron as I mention in this blog post and now we have this very powerful Queen, wearing a tall hat, giving this gift to these two strong females in New Orleans.
These iron gates are still standing at their establishment, they are called the Charmed Gates and legend says that Queen Isabella had them blessed and if you touch the iron and make a wish, it will come true! These gates are at the entrance of this same location, which is now called The Court of Two Sisters.
Photo by Kala Ambrose - Charm Gates in New Orleans, in her Spirits of New Orleans book
Gnomes and other magical beings have always been depicted as wearing pointy red and green caps. We reference Old Europe with these hats, but they were also seen in ancient Greece, in the Bronze Age, in Scythinan tribes, in Phrygian wear, and in many cultures, depicted as helmets, caps and hats associated with magic and wizardry.
One of the most interesting discoveries of an ancient culture that wore pointed hats are the Tarim mummies. Scientific tests on these mummies discovered in China, show some very interesting results, which include:
- These mummies date back to 1800 BC.
- While discovered in China, they are of Caucasian origin with red hair.
- They are all wearing pointed hats.
Ancient Chinese historical documents referred to receiving these visitors with red hair, but these texts were later discounted as hard to believe. The discovery of these well preserved mummies with red hair and pointy hats have sent scholars back to exploring these ancient texts and reports. When I say well preserved, I mean VERY WELL PRESERVED.
Does this harken back to stories of the red haired people from Atlantis who left before Atlantis sank to share their knowledge with other cultures around the earth?
Alas, again another fascinating topic to delve into, but we're here to talk about the pointy hats. You want history, I'll talk history, let's go! But in interest of keeping this blog post short and somewhat quick to read, I'll move on to the point of the pointy hats!
Wait, I can't. just one more example please, look at these GOLDEN HATS worn by priests from the Bronze Age. These are not fashion statements, these are made to be worn with intention.
What is the point of these pointy hats?
Photo: Witch Hat Clock - Kala Ambrose Intuitive Interior Decor
As you know, I'm a wisdom teacher, and I share the teachings from the ancient mystery schools. In these teachings, there is an axiom called As Above, So Below. It describes that what is found in the spiritual planes above, can be created here on the earth plane. This is a deep lesson that I discuss further in my book, 9 Life Altering Lessons: Secrets of the Mystery Schools Unveiled and in my online Wisdom School.
Briefly, it covers how the soul/higher self resides in the higher planes in an inverted pyramid shape and that as the soul enters the physical body on earth, it enters through the point of the head through the crown chakra. At that touch point it creates an upright pyramid shape around the body and aura, filled with information and the ability to exchange energy back and forth from the earth plane to the spiritual planes.
Photo: Inverted pyramid from above, filled with information, light, and energy, touching down to the point of the smaller upright pyramid below. Image found at the Louvre Museum in Paris.
When magical beings and practitioners, high priests and priestesses, witches and wizards, and religious and spiritual practitioners wear pointy hats in the pyramid shape, they are gathering the energy and harnessing it around their crown chakra, in order to better direct and focus this energy in their rituals and practices.
When it is understood how to direct energy by wearing this hat, it can be a very powerful life altering tool.
Some historians try to discount the fact that witches wore these hats in Old Europe for any reason other than saying that while the conical hats went out of fashion with the nobility in the late Middle Ages, that the rural people in Europe didn't know any better and kept wearing the hats.
This may be factual to a point, but I think they are not looking deeper and are too quick to discount that some of these people knew exactly what wearing pointy hats can and still do magically when used correctly with the right intentions.
I've also heard some in the magical community saying they no longer wear the hats, seeing them as just a fashion statement of the time, but I'm hoping that they'll dig a little deeper to uncover the true power found in these timeless hats that worn by many magical practitioners from cultures around the earth for centuries.
Are you wearing a witches hat this Halloween? If so, give it some thought as to what information you could tap into coming from your higher self on the other side.
Ok, if you've read this far, I can't resist sharing this adorable photo with you! This is my little pup Griffin leading the way for what I call -- The Annual Running of the Witches Hat and Broom down the hallway to announce the Fall Equinox and turning of the season. Can you feel the magic and energy in this photo!
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Each night, before going to bed, you hold the rock in your hand and think of the best thing that happened that day. This simple practice helps to shift your focus from negative thoughts to positive ones, and over time, it can lead to a more joyful and abundant life. "The Magic" also delves into the science behind gratitude and its effects on our well-being. The book explains how gratitude rewires the brain, leading to increased happiness, improved relationships, and even better physical health. With scientific evidence backing up the power of gratitude, Byrne encourages readers to make gratitude a part of their daily routine. Overall, "The Magic" by Rhonda Byrne is a guidebook that teaches readers how to harness the power of gratitude to create a more fulfilling and abundant life. It offers practical exercises, scientific explanations, and inspirational stories to motivate readers to practice gratitude daily. By following the principles outlined in the book, readers can experience a transformation in their lives and find true happiness..
Reviews for "Understanding the Science behind The Magic Rhonda Byrne"
1. Sarah - 1 star - I was really disappointed with "The Magic" by Rhonda Byrne. The premise of the book sounded promising, but I found the content to be repetitive and lacking substance. The author kept repeating the same ideas over and over again without providing any new insights or practical tips. Additionally, the writing style was poorly executed, making it difficult to stay engaged. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone seeking genuine self-help or personal development advice.
2. John - 2 stars - "The Magic" by Rhonda Byrne fell short of my expectations. I found the book to be overly simplistic and lacking in depth. The author's constant emphasis on positive thinking and gratitude became repetitive and predictable after a while. It felt more like a collection of vague affirmations rather than a genuine guide to transformative change. I also found the lack of scientific evidence or research to support the author's claims frustrating. While the book may resonate with some readers, I personally found it underwhelming and would suggest exploring other self-help books for more meaningful insights.
3. Emily - 1 star - I regretted reading "The Magic" by Rhonda Byrne. The book's repetitive nature made it difficult to stay engaged, and I felt like I wasn't gaining any new knowledge or practical advice. While the author claims to offer a magical solution to transform one's life, I found the content to be superficial and lacking in substance. It primarily focuses on the power of gratitude without delving into deeper concepts or exploring the complexities of personal development. Overall, I felt like I wasted my time reading this book and would caution others to seek more substantial resources for personal growth.
4. Mark - 2 stars - I had high hopes for "The Magic" by Rhonda Byrne, but unfortunately, it didn't live up to my expectations. The book's repetitive nature and lack of practical advice made it hard to stay engaged. The author's constant emphasis on gratitude felt one-dimensional and failed to address the complexities of personal growth. While the book may offer some value to readers new to the self-help genre, I found it to be lacking in depth and failed to provide me with any significant insights or breakthroughs. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this book as there are better resources available for those seeking personal development and spiritual growth.