Symbolic jewelry goes as far back as 115,000 years ago in human history as evidenced by the most recent discovery of perforated and ochred marine shell beads inside a sea cave (Cueva de los Aviones) in southeast Spain. These shells were significantly more ancient but were similar to shell beads found in other archeological sites … Read more
Many people ask us what the most powerful Amulet in the world is? Some ask specifically about which of David’s design is the most powerful. We usually answer by first asking – what do you want to support in your life? Is it protection, health, success, power, status, harmony, love? Each goal will require something … Read more
Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky. Its name comes from the Greek word Seirios, which means “glowing” or “scorching.” With a brightness magnitude of −1.46, Sirius is almost twice as bright as Canopus, which is the next brightest star. During August the Star Sirius rises from the Solar rays and become visible … Read more
THE PHILOSOPHY OF ASTRAL MAGIC – THE ART OF PERSUADING REALITY Sunday, Sept 2:30-3:45 pm – NCGR conference – Baltimore The Magical Tradition was a big part of Astrology since its conception. Growing out of the same philosophical and cosmological roots, It holds powerful keys to the mystery of the Astrological cosmos and its inner … Read more
Chicken soup is a traditional cold remedy in many American households. In China, it’s lizard soup. In Spain, it’s not a soup at all but tea – garlic lemon tea with a dash of honey to be exact. In Japan, they will just let you get a whiff of cut onion to clear your sinuses. … Read more
Lake Titicaca, Black Mesa, Chichen Itza, the Jordan, the Ganges – all of these lakes and rivers have one thing in common: Sacred Waters. These rivers, springs, and lakes have a religious significance, and are known as “Living Water.” Usually, they were sanctified by mythological and religious figures. For example, the ancient Jewish tradition set … Read more
What does it mean when people say “it’s written in the stars”? It means something happened because it was meant to be, that it’s fated, etc. But can we actually “read” what the stars are telling us? According to Astrology, yes we can. Astrology is the study of the relative positions and movements of heavenly … Read more
Work in progress – the upcoming Fifth Element is a powerful symbol of the concept of “LOVE”. It is a symbolic representation of one of the Five Platonic Solids which are the building blocks of the universe and the secrets of the Hebrew word “AHAVA” – love
Probably one of the most recognized semiprecious gemstones that exist, Turquoise has been popular since prehistoric times. Its name comes from French: Pierre turquoise, meaning “Turkish stone”. Turquoise has been mined for eons, since 6000 B.C., if not before then. Early Egyptians wore this semiprecious gem, and many Turquoise stones have been found in their … Read more
In many cultures around the world, amulets were used for protection. They were considered sacred and usually based on motives from that culture. Here are some examples of protection amulets from different cultures and concepts. Egyptian protection Amulets In Egypt, the eye of Horus was considered as a protective amulet. Funerary amulets often depicted the … Read more