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The meaning behind a Feather
Symbol meaning of feathers deal with ascension and spiritual evolution to a higher plane. Feathers were worn by Native American Chiefs to symbolize their communication with Spirit, and to express their celestial wisdom. Also in the Native American Indian culture, feathers represented the power of the thunder gods, along with the power of air and wind.
Native American Pueblo Indians would pay homage to the Feathered Sun which is a symbol of the cosmos and the center of existence. Another symbol meaning of feathers also revolves around prayer, and the Pueblo use feather sticks as they dance in prayer for rain during solstice rituals.
As a Celtic symbol meaning, the feather was worn by Druids in the form of ornate feathered robes. Celtic Druids donned these robes in ceremonies to invoke the sky gods and gain knowledge of the celestial realm. It was believed that the feathered cloak along with the presence of the sky gods would allow the Druid to transcend the earthly plane and enter the ethereal realm.
The Egyptians believed that feathers were symbolic of sky gods too. Ma’at, the Egyptian goddess of justice, would weigh the hearts of the newly dead in the underworld against the weight of a feather to determine the worthiness of his or her soul.
In Christianity feathers represented virtues. In fact, an image of three feathers were made into signet rings – each feather symbolizing Charity, hope, and faith. These rings were worn as a symbol of a virtuous soul – they were also used as wax seals. The ring would be dipped in warm wax then pressed against documents to seal the closure. The recipient would know the documents came from a virtuous man by the indication of the three-feather symbol in the wax.
In dreams feathers mean travel or the ability to move more freely in life. White feathers in dreams indicate innocence or a fresh start in a spiritual sense.
A quick summary on symbol meaning of feathers:
* Truth
* Speed
* Lightness
* Flight
* Ascension
Love & Blessings
Get the stacked up look
Bracelets have never been so loved! We’ve gone from proudly wearing our favorite bracelet solo, to piling on the chains, ropes and plastics to produce a wrist full of arm candy! Our Simply Silver Friendship Bracelet was recently featured in the May issue of Cosmopolitan, and it seem’s they’ve noticed this stacking bracelet trend too!
Summer woo hoo!
For our summer Hippy Dippy look layer our leather and chain necklaces with chrams and semiprecious stones for that gorgeous beach look!
They say fashions come around more than once and there’s no trend more apt to that saying than the 70s boho look that seems to make an appearance on the catwalks every few years. The boho chic look hit the high street again last year and seems set to continue into this year with a contemporary twist.
Most certainly a casual glam look that’s easy to take from day to night, 70s-inspired women’s shoes will add that touch of laidback bohemian to any outfit. It’s so easy to pull of the boho chic trend, whether you go all out on it or just add some touches to your look with a pair of shoes.
Here are some of the ways that you can add a 70s look to your outfit.
Platform shoes
It’s the chunkier the better when it comes to platform shoes for a 70s style; go for wooden or cork soles with thick leather straps and adorned with studs or buckles to achieve an authentic look.
Ladies’ wedges
Wedges made a big comeback into the footwear fashions last summer just in time to be combined with the bohemian trend. And not only are women’s wedges funky and fashionable, they’re also comfortable and easy to walk in.
Floral prints
Every inch the boho chic look, floral prints were everywhere in the 1970s and it’s no wonder why! Whether it’s bold flower prints or cute feminine florals, you’ll find a big choice of so many women’s shoes showcases this gorgeous trend.
Vibrant shades
From sun bursting oranges and yellows to fresh blues and greens, bold colours were certainly hot during the bohemian craze and if you love to stand out in a crowds these shades will definitely work for you.
Slouchy bags
It’s all about the tassels and earthy shades with funky slouchy bags that finish off a laidback bohemian outfit perfectly; simply throw over your shoulder to be effortlessly chic.
Beaded jewellery
Any bohemian look wouldn’t be complete without some pretty beaded jewellery, whether it’s a chunky beaded bangle or a delicate beaded necklace, make the most of it because this is one area you’re allowed to go a little OTT in!
RED AGATE
Agate (meaning): It is found in white, grey, red or wood color. It confesses intelligence, will power, wisdom and eloquence of speech. It safeguards the wearers from deception or foul play. It strengthens the heart, protects the wearer against infections, fevers and risks of traffic obstacles.
Agate is particularly helpful to those in service and professions and endures a successful and smooth career. It is an ideal treasure for those engaged in farming and agriculture.
Agate is also good for those suffering from body pains, pains in legs. It is recommended for those born under the solar sign Virgo (for those born between 21st July and 22nd August.)
Agate is an inexpensive stone and is worn for general good luck, family happiness and to ward off ill effects of planets. It is also good for headaches, wind and acidity. It bestows the wearers with extra sexual and muscular powers.
Agate can be worn be men for financial luck, good health, and for those interested in spiritual attainments. It also nullifies the ill affects of curses of others and keeps the wearers protected from secret plots often attached by others through jealousies and rivalries. It is particularly good for elder persons (beyond 60) wishing to lead active and fruitful lives.
Agate should be preferably worn on Sundays after prayers. Muslims can wear it after the Friday prayers and after offering food and alms to the poor. It is very popular with Muslim Saints as it enhances their powers to do good for others. It enhances their faith in God.
Diamonds are for ever ! Crystal Quartz
Communication, wisdom, clarity of thought, general healing, memory, meditation, communication, transformation, awakening, cleansing, pureness of heart, intention, higher consciousness, positive thoughts, harmony and love.
Metaphysical Properties
The most powerful, versatile multi-purpose healing stone, particular regarding self esteem, and healing the wounds of a neglectful or abusive childhood.
This stone will not allow you to wallow in self-pity over that which you can not change! It amplifies the energy of all other stones and increases your emotional energy.
I call this the poor mans Diamond, because it is so rich in every way except material value. Amplifies, focuses, stores, transforms, energizes. Perfect for focusing affirmations and prayers. Stimulates psychic perception. Teaches each person at their own level, and at their own speed. Empowers. Attunes to all chakras, all signs, and all numbers.
This stone amplifies prayers, wishes and positive visualizations. Keeps you in touch with your spiritual side, and reminds you that you are a spiritual being, having a human experience. All spiritual pursuits can be stimulated and amplified using this stone’s energy. It helps you to be receptive to higher guidance.
Easy to cleanse, store information or energy in, program or amplify energy and heal with. It can both draw and send energy. Powerful clear ones open Crown Chakra, good for meditation, sending or receiving guidance. Stimulates natural crystals in body tissues and fluids to resonate at new healing frequency. Works with all chakras and master gland.
JADE
Jade is an ancient stone that has historically been used to attract love. Carved into a butterfly, in China it is a powerful symbol used to draw love.
Jade can be used to bring money into your life. Create a positive attitude towards money and visualize yourself using money creatively and productively while holding the stone in your power hand. When making an important business decision, use the prosperous energies of jade by holding it while contemplating your course of action. Jade strengthens your mental faculties and assists in clear reasoning.
Jade is also a protective stone, guarding against accidents and misfortune. Place a piece of jade between two purple candles and let the candles burn for a short while. Then carry the jade with you as a protection amulet.
Healing properties of Jade
The soothing green color of jade makes it a wonderful healing stone. It helps the body in self-healing while working through underlying, non-physical reasons for a precipitation for disease. It is particularly helpful for kidney, heart and stomach complaints.
Black Agate
BLACK AGATE
History and Legend
Agate derives its name from the river Achates in Sicily. Greek philosophy described this gem as early as 300 B.C. It was the stone of warriors in ancient times. The famous ancient Egyptian scarabs are made of agate. Agates come in many forms and colors and are among the earliest stones used for healing and bringing good luck.
Magical properties
Agate is the must have protection stone. It protects from stress, from bad dreams and is said to protect children from danger. It enables the wearer to distinguish between false friends and true ones. It brings prosperity and creates an appreciation of nature.
~Black Agate
* Black Agate like all black stones protect against negative energies
* It attracts good fortune and promotes goodwill
* It helps to overcome fears and brings strength
* Use this stone for protection, success and courage
Healing powers
Agate is used to treat dizziness, headaches, as well as skin problems. It is essential that the stone should be in contact with the skin near the organ that needs healing. Tired or inflamed eyes may also be alleviated by applying a disk of agate to them. Agate has also been used for countless decades to lessen discomfort experienced during certain days of pregnancy.
Blue Lace Agate
The Metaphysical Spiritual Meaning and healing properties of blue lace agate
Blue lace agate is one of the rarest and most popular of the agates. This is a calming, uplifting stone. The blue colour strengthens the function of the throat chakra and encourages peace. It can be used wherever there is a build up of painful or irritated energy. Like all agates, blue lace is a protective stone and can be particularly effective when calling upon angels for protection.
Blue Lace Agate Magical Use: Peace, happiness, protection, tranquility, communication, grace, angels and gentleness.
Blue Lace Agate Healing Use: Aid with arthritis, headaches, digestive issues, growth and bones.
Blue Lace Agate Physical Properties
Agate is a variety of chalcedony, which is the general term applied to fibrous cryptocrystalline quartz varieties. It is vitreous and a mineral generally of secondary origin, forming in cavities and veins by deposition from meteoric groundwater containing gelatinous silica from the weathering of silicate minerals. It can also form by deposition from late hydrothermal solutions at or near the earth’s surface under conditions of low temperature and low pressure. Agate is commonly associated with siliceous volcanic’s, occurring as vein or vesicle filling. It occurs as a petrifying agent in fossil wood and bone. Agate is frequently found lining or filling rock cavities and fissures, sometimes forming geodes. When split open, they reveal an amazing variety of colours and patterns.
Group OXIDES, Composition Si02, Hardness 7, Crystal structure: Trigonal
The Mystery of the Crystal Skull part 3
“Compassion” – Atlantean Crystal Skull
A newly discovered Crystal skull that rivals the Mitchell Hedges Skull. Atlantean is what Maya Shaman and elder Hunbatz Men said when he first examined it at the crystal skull conference on 9/9/9.
This skull was in a warehouse in Africa for 22 years and then 7 years in storage in an import store. I found it 11 months ago today. It is human size and it has the removable jaw. It is the same dimensions as the Mitchell Hedges Skull with some added features.
When examined by a Dr. Minch, 20 year head of Geology dept. at the Natural History Museum in Santa Barbara showed how the front teeth or Maxilla angles to it’s right! He felt this was one example of a hand carved Skull. “A machine made skull would have been straight.”
Origin Theories: Celestial Gifts or Skullduggery? 
Regardless of any unearthly properties the crystal skulls may or may not possess, the question remains: where did they come from? There are countless hypotheses that they are the legacy of some higher intelligence. Many believe they were created by extraterrestrials or beings in Atlantis or Lemuria. One elaborate theory maintains that the skulls were left behind by a sophisticated Inner Earth society which lives at the hollow center of our planet, and there are thirteen “master skulls” which contain the history of these people.
The most obvious answer to the mystery is that native artisans in Latin America or elsewhere crafted the skulls themselves. The Mayans are most often associated with them, although some doubt that they could have made the skulls, and not simply because of the technical conundrum the job poses. One theory holds the Aztecs as a more likely candidate to have created them. Skull imagery figures prominently in Aztec art and religious symbols, and not in that of the Mayans. The Aztecs were also more highly skilled in sculpting with crystal. It could be that the skulls found in Mayan ruins are actually displaced Aztec relics… or, as some suspect, this incongruity may indicate that some accounts of the skulls’ origins are phony.
Many skeptics feel that the crystal skulls are probably of a much more recent vintage than their accompanying stories suggest. This, they believe, is the best way to explain their existence, since no one could have created them without technologies available only within the past century. Since carbon-dating only works on organic substances, it is impossible to determine just how old a crystal skull is. But one recent study found reasonable signs of some skulls’ relative youth.
A May broadcast of the BBC documentary series “Everyman” reported on studies of a number of crystal skulls and other artifacts of supposedly ancient origin conducted at the British Museum. Using electron microscopes, the researchers found that two of the skulls possessed straight, perfectly-spaced surface markings, indicating the use of a modern polishing wheel. Genuine ancient objects would show haphazard tiny scratches from the hand-polishing process. The report speculated that these skulls were actually made in Germany within the past 150 years.
Even the regal Mitchell-Hedges skull is not without scandalous accusations of fraud. Some believe that F.A. Mitchell-Hedges had the piece commissioned by a sculptor, and planted it in the Lubaantun ruins for his daughter to find as a spectacular birthday present.
