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Samhain Remembrance Ritual Traditionally, Samhain is the most magical time of the year. It is a time when the veil that separates us from the Other World is at its thinnest. It is a time to celebrate Past, Present and Future. I have written a spell for use on this special day. You may want…

Gemstone Articles GEMSTONE BEADS: MEANINGS & ATTRIBUTES Gemstones have been used in beading for centuries. Most gemstone beads have attributes that are traditionally associated with them and have various effects on the body and in ones environment. Fluorite is known for intuition while Citrine is thought to soothe anxiety. Iolite is associated with leadership and…

…continued from the article How to Make Your Personal Altar Decorating Your Personal Altar There are so many ways to create and decorate your personal altar. Below are some photos of altars with themes. Use color and different shapes to create an altar that is pleasing to the eye as well as inspirational. Combine crystal…

Power up your holidays with these supercharged seasonal gemstones Alongside their beauty and rarity, gemstones are treasured for their mystical properties and healing energies. Did you know that the energy of a gemstone is heightened during certain times of the year? For example, your own birthstone is most powerful for you during the time of…

Gemstone Articles Ancient Egypt: Precious Metals and Gemstones Ancient Egypt is renowned for its iconic art and architecture. The motifs and symbols found in the carvings and sculptures of the ancient Egyptians are widely recognized around the world. The Egyptians mastered the skills of metallurgy, mining, and the crafting of jewelry using gemstones.

WINTER FESTIVALS Yule, Christmas, Winter Solstice, Saturnalia, Hanukkah, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve Mid-winter was a time for concern for our ancestors. Probably even before written history, mid-winter was a concern for the people that the sun may not come back. The days were very short, food may have been short, and keeping warm in…