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Reader Stories: Sacred Places to Visit and See

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Have you ever visited a place that had such a magical feel that it took your breath away? A place whose energy and power tingled through every fiber of your being? From Stonehenge to Macchu Picchu, sacred places exist all over the world. Tell us about a place you've visited that resonated with you as a sacred and magical place!

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Ti Kaye Village, Saint Lucia

My boyfriend and I stayed at Ti Kaye Village in November 2010 for our anniversary. It was all around amazing. Our cottage was very romantic, clean and extremely comfortable. We had our own private pl…More

Isle of Iona, Scotland

The religious center at Iona was started with St. Columcille, a priest who was cast out of Ireland for disagreeing with his kinsman, the king. He brought Christianity to the Pictish folk of Scotland,…More

Calanais Stone Circle, Isle of Skye, Scotland

The Calanais stone circle is a very serene, but subtly powerful spot. While there are several houses and farms surrounding it, it is still isolated in a sense, by time and by sensory perception. We h…More

Stenness Stones & Ring of Brodgar

It was cold, windy, but not raining. The sun was trying to set - but it was already nearly midnight, and the colors just intensified in the horizon. It was summer solstice, and the sun only sets for …More

L'anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland

With Daytona and Newfoundland, I gained a sense of home, standing on a windy shore, and gazing out into the Atlantic. However, with Newfoundland, it was cooler, more expansive and less populated. The…More

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High Tides in Nova Scotia

The absolute highest tides in the world. When you watch this phenomenon you can feel the power of the moon and earth. You can see the power. The tide coming in is however more indicative of the power…More

Peaceful Earth Energy in Cahokia, Illinois

I was just a young girl in elementary school but, I really felt close to the Earth there and peaceful. I enjoyed the Native American dancing and their foods. All my fears and embarrassment melted awa…More

Native Magic in Arizona

The odd thing was I was having trouble with my inner eye opening at the time. Shortly after that, my inner eye straightened out and I haven't had any problems since. He just seemed to appear out of n…More

Male & Female Energy at Glastonbury

I started to feel the energies from the Tor when I was still about 10 miles away. Once in the village I checked into my rooms and then set out to explore the village and it's surroundings. I started …More

Dig for Crystals at Mt. Ida, Arkansas

Dig your own quartz crystals, find one of the hot springs, or in the summer one of the cold springs, the beautiful pine woods, and wonderful people. Just one of the most relaxing places to visit. Wo…More

Bighorn Medicine Wheel, Wyoming

I visited in June 2006, and although Wyoming was coming into tourist season at the time, there weren't many people there at all. The park ranger, a Native American, told us a bit about local elders w…More

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