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The dead man dreamed of rain! only if?

The dead man dreamed of rain! only if?

2025-06-01 06:06

If you are not a fan of horror films, have not recently experienced a tragedy in the form of the loss of a loved one, then a dead person in a dream is a prediction. But what exactly is the subconscious trying to draw our attention to?

Stones for Aries men: which stone is suitable, according to the zodiac sign, talismans

Stones for Aries men: which stone is suitable, according to the zodiac sign, talismans

2025-06-01 06:06

To the question of which stone is suitable for Aries men, regardless of age and origin, there is an answer: it is amethyst, pyrite and obsidian. These talismans are universal and are recommended for constant wear in any products. It can be rings, bracelets, pendants, pendants, key rings

When did Armenia adopt Christianity? The birth of Christianity in Armenia. Armenian Apostolic Church

When did Armenia adopt Christianity? The birth of Christianity in Armenia. Armenian Apostolic Church

2025-06-01 06:06

The Armenian Apostolic Church is one of the oldest in Christianity. When did Armenia adopt Christianity? There are several opinions of historians on this matter. However, they all consider dates close to 300 AD. It is believed that the apostles, the disciples of Jesus, brought this religion to Armenia

Object Relations Theory: Key Ideas, Research Papers, Books, British School of Psychoanalysis and Principle of Therapy

Object Relations Theory: Key Ideas, Research Papers, Books, British School of Psychoanalysis and Principle of Therapy

2025-06-01 06:06

Object relations theory has been actively developed in the last few decades. Many well-known figures in the field of theoretical psychiatry have made efforts to progress science in this area. Some believe that the concept of this kind of relationship has been laid down for a very long time, but in fact its first postulates were expressed by Anna Freud, who considered the means of instinctive satisfaction. To date, this topic has been studied from different angles, and in recent years fundamentally new approaches have been formed

Icon "Seven Arrows": meaning, what helps

Icon "Seven Arrows": meaning, what helps

2025-06-01 06:06

The "Seven Arrows" Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos is one of the well-known Orthodox shrines. She is revered as a Charm for the space of the dwelling, she is prayed for reconciliation and softening of hearts, as well as for healing from diseases. This is a fairly ancient example of icon painting, which was discovered for the first time in the 17th-18th centuries on the territory of Russia

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Dream interpretation: dead cats. Dream interpretation

Dream interpretation: dead cats. Dream interpretation

If a person dreamed of something strange at night, there is a high probability that he will look into the dream book. Dead cats are far from the most pleasant "figures" of dreams, but they appear in them surprisingly often. Well, you should turn to reliable sources that will help you understand the meaning of such visions

Let's ask the dream book: what is the dream of the plate for?

Let's ask the dream book: what is the dream of the plate for?

To decipher night visions, people often look into the dream book. A plate can have multiple meanings

Seeing a sister in a dream: why dream, meaning and interpretation of sleep

Seeing a sister in a dream: why dream, meaning and interpretation of sleep

In night dreams, relatives often come to us. Some of these visions can be called good, and some - bad. Is seeing a sister in a dream a good omen? Dreams can be interpreted in different ways. Everything will depend on what exactly your sister will do in a dream

How to manage the subconscious? Secrets of the subconscious. Working with the subconscious

How to manage the subconscious? Secrets of the subconscious. Working with the subconscious

Many of the people do not deny the existence of the subconscious system and its use in the process of life. Some even attribute the roughness of their character to the game of the subconscious. But the actual state of affairs suggests that if a person finds willpower in himself, learns to control his inner world, then he will inevitably succeed in life

Apostle Peter and Apostle Paul. Chief Apostles Peter and Paul

Apostle Peter and Apostle Paul. Chief Apostles Peter and Paul

The article tells about the chief apostles Peter and Paul. A brief history of their life and service to the Lord is given, compiled on the basis of materials from the Holy Scriptures and Holy Tradition

Constellation Ursa Minor - decoration of the northern sky

Constellation Ursa Minor - decoration of the northern sky

The constellation Ursa Minor contains only twenty-five stars, which can be seen with the naked eye. It does not contain particularly bright galaxies or nebulae, nor does it contain any clusters. The main distinguishing feature of the constellation Ursa Minor is not the presence of such things, but the fact that it can be easily seen at any time of the year

Styles of behavior in conflict and their characteristics

Styles of behavior in conflict and their characteristics

In real life, sometimes it is not so easy to establish the true cause of the conflict. And without this, it is impossible to find the optimal solution to pay it off. It is for such difficult cases that it is useful to know the styles of behavior in a conflict that interlocutors can use. Depending on the circumstances, it is necessary to choose a certain strategy of action. How to act in a given situation, you will learn in the article

Authoritarian personality: concept, traits, features of communication

Authoritarian personality: concept, traits, features of communication

Who is an authoritarian person? Do you think this is a headstrong despot who is guided only by his own opinion and never thinks about others? Don't confuse authoritarians with tyrants. The first person is not distinguished by despotism, she is characterized by a businesslike approach to any undertaking and good planning of each of her actions

Rigid type: description, personality traits, types of thinking

Rigid type: description, personality traits, types of thinking

One of the conflicting personality types is the rigid type. Literally translated from Latin rigidus means "hard, numb". In psychology, there are several types of rigidity: cognitive, affective and motivational. We will get acquainted with each of them in more detail in the article, learn about the qualities and external signs characteristic of such a person

Demonstrative personality type: description, characteristics. How to interact with a demonstrative type?

Demonstrative personality type: description, characteristics. How to interact with a demonstrative type?

Each of us has come across a person who, in a conversation of 100 words, devotes 99 to himself. It seems that this behavior is just a joke that will end soon. But no! He makes you empathize with yourself in all possible and impossible ways. Most likely, you are faced with a person of a demonstrative personality type

Michel Nostradamus: biography, predictions

Michel Nostradamus: biography, predictions

The most famous soothsayer in the world over the past 500 years is a French physician and astronomer named Michel Nostradamus. He went down in history as the winner of the plague and the lord of time, inexplicably looking ahead for 2000 years

Church singing from the point of view of an Orthodox person

Church singing from the point of view of an Orthodox person

Today the Orthodox Church assigns a serious role to church singing. Our worship and church choral singing are directly connected. With its help, the Word of God is preached, which forms a special liturgical language (together with temple tunes)

Feast of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin (October 14). Traditions on Pokrov

Feast of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin (October 14). Traditions on Pokrov

Great is the intercessory power of the Mother of God for the entire human race before the Lord. Through the prayers of the Blessed Virgin, God helps us all, delivering us from sorrow and illness

Monasteries for women. Assumption convent. Tikhvin Convent

Monasteries for women. Assumption convent. Tikhvin Convent

Crowds of parishioners go to the doors of churches on the great Orthodox holidays, trying to observe fasts and other important days and dates. Coming to the temple, we not only pray for ourselves, but also for everyone who is present at the service at that moment. The requests and prayers of people are amplified a hundred times, which means that prayers become stronger. In monasteries, brothers and sisters pray for us day and night, asking the Lord for mercy

Zikonospassky Monastery: schedule of services, photos, reviews

Zikonospassky Monastery: schedule of services, photos, reviews

The Zaikonospassky Monastery, one of the most famous religious complexes in Russia, was built in 1600 by Prince Volkonsky by decree of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich. Today in this monastery there are: a Sunday school, Missionary and Slavic-Korean centers, a library and a theological school

The Lord is The meaning of the word and synonyms

The Lord is The meaning of the word and synonyms

People often say things without really thinking about the meaning. For example, the word "Lord". What's this? One of the names of God? Or is it just a form of address, like the words "master", "comrade" and others? As a rule, few people understand such subtleties

Taurus and Virgo. Sign compatibility

Taurus and Virgo. Sign compatibility

Relationship between two representatives of the earth element - Virgo and Taurus. The striking similarity of these two signs guarantees them an ideal relationship

Communion - what kind of rite is this? How to prepare for communion?

Communion - what kind of rite is this? How to prepare for communion?

Communion is the great Sacrament of the Orthodox Church. How important is this rite of Christianity? How to prepare for it? And how often can you take communion? You will learn the answers to these questions and many others from this article

What are the sins in Orthodoxy?

What are the sins in Orthodoxy?

Many people know that there are some sins in Orthodoxy. But many do not know what exactly is meant by the word "sin", and forget about many deeds that are considered sinful

How do you know if a guy likes you or not? Where do relationships begin?

How do you know if a guy likes you or not? Where do relationships begin?

In fact, sometimes it is just as hard for a guy to take the first step as it is for a girl. But is it worth it to take the initiative? To begin with, it is important to make sure that you really care about your chosen one