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healer

[hee-ler] / ˈhi lər /


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“Uranus is the planet of sudden shakeups—it might feel like there’s an energy of instability,” said astrologer and energy healer Kesaine Walker.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 13, 2026

Time has been a healer - and Gerrard is now able to appreciate the Spaniard's methods.

From BBC May 12, 2026

Supporting actress could see a rare horror villain role rewarded for Amy Madigan in "Weapons," or go to "One Battle" revolutionary Teyana Taylor or "Sinners" Hoodoo healer Wunmi Mosaku.

From Barron's Mar. 12, 2026

But it’s mostly a smart exploration of these two types: the wanton destroyer who relishes chaos and the wise, patient healer looking to preserve and protect.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 15, 2026

He was greedy and rude and bitter, but he was still a healer.

From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness

Adam Hussein, a 35-year-old representative for Mongbwalu's traditional faith healers, fretted about Ebola denial and called on everyone to take precautions.

From Barron's May 24, 2026

But Lawrence’s reputation for thoughtfully centering stories about healers and healing in wells of humor began with “Scrubs,” which aired for eight seasons on NBC before moving to ABC for its ninth.

From Salon Feb. 26, 2026

Women were not the only nonphysician healers of the Renaissance, and good thing, too.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 6, 2026

Another problem, he adds, is that many people in rural India still rely on faith healers or local medicinal practices and go to hospitals only when their symptoms worsen, which can be lethal.

From BBC Feb. 1, 2026

This included the esteem accorded to women who held life-giving roles as healers and midwives.

From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz




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