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Dense and heavy, lead was known to the ancients as a "poor metal." Never considered precious by alchemists, they nonetheless sought to change it into gold. Medieval pilgrims wore lead badges to symbolize their heavy hearts. Lead is dangerously toxic in its pure state, and many Renaissance painters are known to have been poisoned by lead-based oils. In magical terms, lead corresponds with the Earth element and the planet Saturn. While its density and heft make it a symbol of endurance and ...
Rosemary is a versatile herb that can be used to help you focus on tasks at hand, calm your mind, and add a bit of clarity to any situation that requires precision. Because the herb is a purifier, you can create an infusion to bless your office, study, or workspace. First, make a strong tea of rosemary. Take three sips and say into the cup: Rosemary, purifier; Rosemary, invigorator; Rosemary, knowledge-bringer -clear this space, focus this mind, and bless this work. So mote it be. Carefully ...
Today is Meteor Day. This holiday commemorates the famous Tunguska event of June 30, 1908, when a meteor exploded over Siberia, flattening a large area of forest. A number of people reported seeing a huge fireball in the sky, followed by loud explosions and a plume of smoke. A traditional way to observe this holiday is to go outdoors at night and watch for meteors (though the best show is in late summer, when the Perseid meteors begin to appear in mid-July and peak August 9-14). Astrologers ...
Please join me-It is nighttime and I am standing before a round pool of water. The Moon overhead is reflected in the water, and I can see the outlines of trees and bushes around me and around the water. There is a smell of pine in the air. There is a light breeze, and the air is slightly cool, but not cold. I look down at the water and step into it. The bottom is sandy, and as I take another step, my feet sink very slightly into the soft sand. I step in further and further, until I am up ...
