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Citrine is also known as Golden Topaz


Many people have come to know and love this stone under the name golden topaz,
or Madeira or Spanish topaz, although in actual fact it has very little in
common with the higher-quality gemstone topaz except for a few colour. Citrine
is a member of the large quartz family.



The name is derived from the colour - the yellow of the lemon - , although the
most sought-after stones have a clear, radiant yellowish to brownish red. Like
all crystal quartzes, the citrine has a hardness of 7 and is to a large extent,
insensitive to scratches. Citrines have that mellow, warm tone that seems to
have captured the last glow of autumn.

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This black thangka depicts the Tibetan astrological diagram which Bodhisattva Manjushri is said to have inscribed on the under-shell of the tortoise.

In the inner circle of the square are Tibetan numerals one to nine arranged into a 'magic square' known as the nine mewas, with the number five at the centre and the other eight numbers arranged around it so that their digits add up to fifteen-horizontally, vertically, and diagonally. In the second rectangle are twelve animals, representing twelve year-cycle, derived originally from the Chinese system of the twelve terrestrial branches The Tibetan twelve-year cycle commences with the hare in east (left). This is because the Tibetan began their cycle in 1027 A.D., with the establishment of the Kalachakra cycle; this was already three years into the containing Chinese cycle which recommenced its sixty  year cycle in the year 1024. Moreover, while the Chinese favored a north-south axial alignment, the Tibetans followed the traditional Indian model with an east-west axis of orientation.

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Vetiver is also more properly known as Khus
The name comes from Tamil. In western and northern India, it is popularly known as khus, giving the earlier English names cuscus, cuss cuss, kuss-kuss grass, etc. Vetiver can grow up to 1.5 meters high and form clumps as wide. The stems are tall and the leaves are long, thin, and rather rigid; the flowers are brownish purple. Unlike most grasses, which form horizontally spreading mat-like root systems, vetiver's roots grow downward, 2–4 meters in depth. Vetiver is closely related to other fragrant grasses such as Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon citratus), citronella (Cymbopogon nardus, C. winterianus), and Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii). Though it originates in India, vetiver is widely cultivated in the tropical regions of the world. The world's major producers include Haiti, India, Java, and Réunion. In Malayalam the root is known as ramaccham.   Read More...

The rose geranium with its highly scented leaves is used in protection sachets, or the fresh leaves are rubbed onto doorknobs and windows to protect them.

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Savory is bound to Venus and air. The Latin name for Savory is Satureja - a derivative of which means Satyr, which is a half-man and half-goat creature of legend. The plant supposedly belonged to the Satyrs, who loved sex, drink and loud parties. The god Pan was a satyr. There's not much else in mythology or modern magic about this herb that I can find, other than you can carry it, eat it, burn it, or wear it for intellect, creativity, and to maintain the good life.

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Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:07:47 +0200


Arguably, Isobel Gowdie is one of the most famous witches in Scottish history. But who was she – and why does she continue to fascinate and inspire prose, drama, poetry and song? Gowdie (sometimes spelt Goudie) was the daughter of an Auldearn lawyer, born in the early part of the 17thC, although the exact date of her birth is unclear. The family were Catholic, but converted to the Protestant Kirk. This was probably an expedient move on her father’s part to enable him to continue to make

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I am growing older. That’s a fact. I’m still in the Mother stage of my life, but I am fast approaching Crone. I am okay with this. More than most people, I would guess. I’ve learned that part of my contribution to society, as a Crone, is to provide wisdom and guidance to those seekers who ask. I’ve fit into this role flawlessly. Most people don’t want to hear what you have to say and if they do, they don’t listen anyway. I’m sure this is just a natural part of life. I never listened to my elders

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:07:47 +0200


Henotheism is based on the belief that a god may take on any form at any time and still have the same essential nature. The central idea is that one name for a god may be used in a circumstance where a particular aspect of this god is being represented or worshiped while a different name may be given to or used to describe or worship yet another aspect of the same god, but under a different circumstance. This is not meant to imply superiority of one over the other; just that a god can exist in m

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:07:47 +0200


In laziness, in turning away from divine Will, there is turmoil, confusion and slavery. In service to truth and freedom and Will, there is fluidity, satisfaction, and fulfillment. There is growth and abundance in these actions.Isn’t it funny how there is such a paradox is freedom, free will, and following your divine destiny or your true Will? Whose will do you serve? To whose will are you a slave? Are you a slave to fear? Inertia? What about greed? Something I consider both nece

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:07:47 +0200


The beauty of the umbrella of Earth-based religion and the government-given glory of religious freedom is that we are allowed to believe what we wish and practice what we please...most of the time...provided no one gets hurt. I would venture to say that the majority of today's spiritual gatherings and groups, from Christianity to Wicca and beyond, make strong efforts to follow a and quot;harm none and quot; policy, albeit through different practices and methods. Yet, everyone knows I'm headed for a and quot;yesbut and quot;, my

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:07:47 +0200


For some reason, these past four months (just prior to writing this) have been devastating. My fallacy as a leader is that I try my best to accept everyone, to love everyone, to be everything for everyone. While I have been a good friend and mentor to many, I have unfortunately discovered that it is not the mode of operation for some people to accept peace, love, and harmony for what it is. An “antagonist, ” “troll, ” or even a “drama queen” is typically an unhealthy person who creates conflict

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:07:47 +0200


Wheresoever ye turn, there is the face of God. -- KoranRecently, there has been much discussion about building a mosque near ground zero; many people feel that its location dishonors and insults the memory of those who died in the 911 tragedy. Yet, people forget that innocent Muslims died in this event, Americans fought a revolution to enjoy religious freedom, and the real place of worship is inside us. On some levels, my take on this disagreement is that it may be about racial and relig

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:07:47 +0200


Lovely Luna, bright and bold, glowing with the power of old…She is called by many names, worshiped in many ways. Few would argue that, whatever name you give her, the Moon is the guiding light of Witches and Pagans. She fascinates and enchants; guides and empowers. We plan our spells and plant our gardens by the phases of the Moon. The waxing and waning Moon have very different energies. Under waxing Moon the light is increasing, and the time is right to build, grow, and create.

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