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The Porcupine | A Symbol of the Foresight to Defend and to Release
In many cultures, the porcupine is a symbol of wisdom and foresight. The sharp quills and night vision illustrate the importance of clear perception and intuition. While its quills are sharp and intimidating, the porcupine is still a timid and peaceful creature. Even though the porcupine is often overlooked in favour of more glamorous or…
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The Peacock of Lord Murugan
The peacock–a vibrant and majestic bird–holds a significant place in Hindu mythology and plays an essential role as the vahana vehicle of Lord Murugan. Murugan, who is also known as Kartikeya, is a popular Hindu deity worshipped primarily in South India and Southeast Asia. In Buddhism, he is known as Skanda. As the lord of…
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Shaiva Siddhanta | The Four Paths of Purification
Shaiva Siddhanta is a form of Shaivism popular in South India and Sri Lanka. It propounds a devotional philosophy with the ultimate goal of experiencing union with Shiva. In Saiva Siddhanta, Shiva is conceived, not as one of the Trimurtis, but rather, the Supreme Being to whom Brahma and Vishnu offer their obeisance. Shiva is…
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Obsidian | The Shadow Worker
All in all, Obsidian is an excellent stone for people who need to do some shadow work.
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Spinel | A Stone of Foresight
When Spinel appears, it asks us to adjust what we consider to be beautiful as we forge and create a new self that has never existed before.
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Petrified Wood | Your Brand New Roots
Petrified Wood can assist a person in recalling their past lives. It is a stone that will be patient with you no matter what trauma you have gone through.
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Blue Lace Agate | The Throat Healer
Blue Lace Agate is a powerful throat healer. It can teach you how to speak your truth without upsetting the feelings and sentiments of others.
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Nine of Swords | Wake Up
Perhaps this ‘dark’ chapter of your life is, indeed, paving the way for a much brighter future.
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The Queen of Pentacles | The Matriarch
What the Queen of Pentacles wants, more than anything else, is to marry into a good home and have a large family with her spouse.
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Five of Pentacles | The Future Rich
When the Five of Pentacles appears, it comes to remind us that money alone cannot buy happiness.
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