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Feng Shui: Ammonites & Ammolite

“The Most Influential Stone of the Millenium” Feng Shui Master Edward Kui Ming Li

Ammolite is derived from the ammonite fossil. Just the right combination of heat and pressure created this geological phenomenon. It has been buried for the past 71 million years absorbing a substantial amount of both the Earth’s and the universe’s positive . . . → Read More: Feng Shui: Ammonites & Ammolite

Holed Stones

by William Bottrell

On the road towards Boskenna, a minute’s walk from the Menheres brings us to a holed stone standing in the hedge on the right hand side. This stone has been removed a considerable distance from its original site to form the side of a gateway. The upper portion of the stone is . . . → Read More: Holed Stones

Pearls and the Moon

by Anne Hill (for Gus diZerega)

Pagans are famous (infamous?) for taking seemingly mundane occurrences and finding something deep and meaningful in them. We can take just about any occasion and turn it into a sacred, festive celebration. Whether it’s an ancient seasonal festival, the feast day of a saint from someone else’s religion, or . . . → Read More: Pearls and the Moon

Herbs and Stones for Protection

by Trish Deneen

Some Pagans incorporate the Eastern concept of chakras into their practice. These are generally seen as colored circular energy centers in the ethereal body. The first chakra, also called the root chakra, corresponds to the physical body, wealth, groundedness, and general safety and is usually seen as red in color. Black . . . → Read More: Herbs and Stones for Protection

‘Green Magic’ Protected Egyptian Child Mummies

by Jennifer Viegas A rare mummified child from the early period of Egyptian history was discovered buried with a bright green amulet stone once believed to hold magical powers, according to a new study.

The finds help to explain why hieroglyphics and historical texts record that Egyptian children wore green eye makeup. It also adds . . . → Read More: ‘Green Magic’ Protected Egyptian Child Mummies

For The Pagan Who Has Absolutely Everything

By Jason Pitzl-Waters

Nothing says “honoring the divine feminine” more than 76 Pieces of 1.45 ct. H color VS1 Diamonds arranged in the shape of the Goddess. At least according to Turkish company Bee Goddess and its co-founder Ece Sirin. If diamonds aren’t your thing, you can also get their designs in pure gold . . . → Read More: For The Pagan Who Has Absolutely Everything

Borax

Borax (Sodium borate) is a natural mineral which is widely used in the cosmetic industry. Since it is also utilized as a detergent, many people are shocked to learn that it is also a main ingredient in their favorite brand of bath salt! Borax naturally occurs from the repeated evaporation of seasonal lakes. The . . . → Read More: Borax

Hard Medicine: Bezoars

by Jason M.

Bezoars are curious objects that fall into a unique category of folklore known as folk-medicine. Though folk-medicine usually tends to be more magical than medicinal, they were widely used by both common folk and the rich in times past. Their alleged healing properties will typically be debunked by respected medical scientists though . . . → Read More: Hard Medicine: Bezoars

Morganite

There are morganites in many fine pink hues. Some are decidedly pink, whilst others tend more to lilac or light violet. Or there may be a hint of orange – when all’s said and done, Mother Nature has provided the right gemstone colour for each type and each skin colour. The colour of morganite always . . . → Read More: Morganite

Stones of Stonehenge

by Lauren D´Silva

Preseli Bluestone comes from Wales and is the stone that the legendary Stonehenge stone circle is made from. Why did the ancients bother to transport huge stones hundreds of miles when they could have used more local rock? Preseli Bluestone is a form of dolorite, a deep volcanic rock. It is . . . → Read More: Stones of Stonehenge