In the Golden Dawn system of magic, colors that produce a flashing or “strove” effect in the eyes of a view…If two colors are chosen so that each is the other’s exact opposite, and the two are placed side by side, each will appear to pulse with the other after a short period of concentrated gaze. The Golden Dawn knowledge lectures stated that this effect was associated with a stirring up of the etheric energy, and flashing colors were therefore used in consecrated working tools and talismans as a source of additional energy.
Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Sandra Kynes, author of several books, including The Herb Gardener's Essential Guide, Plant Magic, and the new Witches' Encyclopedia of Magical Plants, among many others.
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