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MAN AND HIS SYMBOLS, Carl G. Jung's 1964 masterpiece about dreamer and dreaming, discusses the function of dreams, recurrent dreaming, and dream comparisons. After considering the words of both The Oracle and The Architect in THE MATRIX RELOADED, the wisdom in the pages of this beautifully compiled study have even more meaning today - the morning after! From the chapter titled, The Self: symbols of totality "...According to Christian ecclesiastical symbolism, Christ is "the stone that the builders rejected," which became "the head of the corner" (Luke XX:17). Alternately he is called "the spiritual rock from which the water of life springs" (1 Cor. X:4). Medieval alchemists, who searched for the secret of matter in a pre-scientific way, hoping to find God in it, or at least the working of divine activity believed that this secret was embodied in their famous "philosopher's stone." But some of the alchemists dimly perceived that their much sought after stone was s symbol of something that can be found only within the psyche of man. An old Arabian alchemist, Morienus, said: "This thing [the philosophers' stone] is extracted from you: you are it's mineral and one can find it in you; or, to put it more clearly, they [the alchemists] take it from you. If you recognize this, the love and approbation of the stone will grow within you. Know that this is true without doubt." The alchemical stone (the lapis) symbolizes
something that can never be lost or dissolved, something eternal that
some alchemists compared to the mystical experience of God within one's
own soul. It usually takes prolonged suffering to burn away all the
superfluous psychic elements concealing the stone. But some profound
inner experience of the The fact that this highest and most frequent symbol of the self is an object of inorganic matter points to yet another field of inquiry and speculation: that is, the still unknown relationship between what we call the unconscious psyche and what we call "matter" - a mystery with which psychosomatic medicine endeavors to grapple. In studying this still undefined and unexplained connection (it may prove to be that "psyche" and "matter" are actually the same phenomenon, one observed from "within" and the other from "without"), Dr. Jung put forward a new concept that he called synchronicity. This term means a "meaningful coincidence3" of outer and inner events that are not themselves causally connected. The emphasis lies on the word "meaningful." .... As soon as we notice that certain types of event "like" to cluster together at certain times, we begin to understand the attitude {transcriber note: in summary, the reader is referred to associations of varied and sundry things under heaven so they are linked, in stead of the question about what causes/sparks an event}, One can see much the same underlying theme in astrology, and in the way various civilizations have depended on consulting oracles and paying attention to omens. All these are attempts to provide an explanation of coincidence that is different from one that depends on straightforward cause and effect. In creating the concept of synchronicity, Dr. Jung sketched a way in which we might penetrate deeper into the inter-relation of psyche and matter. And it is precisely toward such a relation that the symbol of the stone seems to point. But this is still a completely open and insufficiently explored matter, with which future generations of psychologists and physicists must deal."
Mars: Agate, Alexanderite,
Bloodstone,
Ruby - Agate or Achates: Emblematic
of health and wealth. To all venomous things, enemy. Assuages thirst,
gives victory, repels storms, sharpens sight, renders gracious,
eloquent, strong. Facilitates digestion, cures coughing tuberculosis,
dissolver of kidney stones, potent against scrofula and skin diseases,
prevents skin contagions. Disposes solitude and secures the favor of
princes. Alexanderite:
Increases self-esteem, good luck. Bloodstone:
Symbolizes wisdom, firmness; long life, prophecy. Stops hemorrhage. Ruby:
Love; diverts mind from sadness, sensuality; protects friendships,
wealth, gives happiness and long life, an antidote for poison, cholera,
restores pulse, allays thirst; color changes when misfortune is
near. A kimono,
decorated with metallic thread should be comfortable for day
and evening.
Venus: Earth sign attunements include: Amber, Star
Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Sapphire - Amber:
Priceless if you're interested in creating a Jurassic Park sequel;
traditional uses are varied since amber was thought by ancients to hold
trapped lightning; used primarily for energizing, good fortune, and
healing, assuages pain in stomach, cures jaundice, disorders of throat,
internally taken, pulverized, purges kidneys; in wine acts as
contraceptive. Amber under the name Electrum also applies to Aries and
Capricorn: Curious legends prevail, but there is also metallic electrum,
known to the French as Orbas. Pliny said a cup of this discovered poison
by exhibiting certain semi-circles, like rainbows, and sparkling and
hissing as if on the fire. A black species of electrum or amber is the
proper gargates of Pliny and the jet of modern day. Turquoise:
Sign of success, protects against accidents; health, as ointment on eye,
restores vision; cures all diseases of heart and head. Favorite among
Native American Indians. Yellow Sapphire
and metals radiating yellow assist self-control and Solar Plexus care
and maintenance. Silk
cloth with metallic thread works with any Taurean wardrobe.
Interesting metallic pendants, medallions, and antique
coins. Various types of Jade are also attributed. See Nature
Spirits.
Mercury: Air Sign attunements include: Agate,
Beryl, Chalcedony, Jasper, Star
Sapphire - Beryl: Said to preserve
wedded bliss, good as a medium for magical vision. Chalcedony:
maintains nervous system equilibrium, balances moodiness, informative
dreams, increases intuition, improves concentration and creative conceptualization.
Jasper:
Prevents fever and dropsy, strengthens the brain, promotes eloquence;
preservative against defluxions, nightmares and epilepsy; often met with
in the East as a counter-charm. "That like the emerald" is
most noted for its magical virtues, according to Marbodaeus. Try to
add more of this to your wardrobe: opera
coat - hand-dyed silk noil with metallic gold and gem trim.
The Moon: Pearl, Moonrocks, Moonstone, Jade
- The Pearl: The Bible compares the Kingdom
of Heaven to a pearl of great price. Favorite of Queen Elizabeth I, who
wore pearl studded gowns, and enormous pearl earrings and necklaces.
Pearls signify health and long life, the psyche, and were once used as a
medicine to combat poison. Moonstone:
Potent love charm, bestows clairvoyance. Aids memory, cures epilepsy.
May be worn with sheer, embroidered fabrics
adorned with satin stitches and French knots.
Jade:
The ruler of the fifth heaven holds the jade scepter. Nephrite
Jade: Used in Mysticism and occult matters of great potency.
Healing stones are this color. Special to Moon children as charm. See Nature
Spirits.
The Sun: Diamond, Clear crystals for the prism,
Cat's Eye [Tiger Eye] - Diamond:
Called "Crystallized Lightning", the Greeks called "adamas"
the unconquerable. Symbolizes innocence, purity and victory over evil.
During Middle Ages, protected owners from poison, pestilence. A diamond
worn on the left arm chased away ghosts and demons -- provided the
wearer was virtuous. Softens anger, strengthens love, assures justice, a
help for women in childbirth if tied around thigh. The Blue Diamond of
The Crown, stolen from Marie Antoinette, during the French Revolution,
was cut into the Hope Diamond we know today. Supposedly stolen from an
idol, it is thought to bring misfortune to any owner. See The
Stone and also formal and court dress with the richness
of metallic thread needlework. Cat's Eye: Soul mate themes are
enhanced, balances emotions. Also, the Ruby when the Sun is exalted in
Aries.
Mercury: Earth sign attunements include: Carnelian,
Fire Opal (not to be worn as jewelry), Garnet,
Yellow Diamond - Carnelian: Cheers soul,
banishes fear and enchantments, preserves harmony, ensures victory in
all contests, excepting love, gives strength, cure for hoarseness,
clears voice, cure against bleeding, and tumors; stress reduction.
Garnet:
Especially known to bring good luck, to dispel poisonous and infectious
airs, to preserve health, promote reconciliation between friends, and
protect soldiers in battle. Asiatic tribes used them in war as bullets,
said to be deadly. Emblem of constancy, it increases riches and honor
and works against mental disorders; but, in the case of love, brings
discord. Coin
collections-gold & silver [may be transformed into jewelry.]
Altar trim and elaborate
altar frontal with semi-precious stones - same page shows combined
leather, gold and silk thread embroidery on silk satin.
Carnelian Agate
pix.
Venus:
Air sign attunements: Emerald, Turquoise, Jade
are usually associated with Libra. The Earthy sign governed by Venus
[Taurus] responds quickly to stones tending to yellow and yellow-greens.
Characteristics of the airy Libra move between the gold of wisdom and
the blue of heaven into the central spectrum greens and teal. The Emerald:
In White Magic, worn on hands for political and religious matters; used
to ease eye strain, cure indigestion, foretell the future, make one
lucky in love, protect sailors from drowning, strengthen memory, sharpen
intellect, give eloquent speech. Nero used a specially ground emerald to
relieve eye strain. Many watchmakers, engravers, and goldsmiths used to
take 'emerald breaks' to gaze into restful green depths and rest their
vision. The famed Emerald Tablet of the Great Hermes Trismegistis
contains all basic precepts for alchemy. Sheer material with metal
overlaid onto faceted crystal.
Pluto: Black or Grey Diamond, Hematite,
Pearls (black or cultured), Mica, Obsidian, Tourmaline, Volcanic
Diamonds - Black or Grey Diamond
directly effects Kether and Malkuth simultaneously - excellent for inner
place balance and health, meditation and calm. Hematite:
Grounding and stabilizing, steadies the lower energy centers; easy and
peaceful sleep. Pearls - Black
Pearls are considered unlucky, bring misfortune for owners. Obsidian
and Elf Arrows [triangular flints,
Belemnites, legends of which are in Italy and Turkey, and most notably
in Scotland] shot by Elves would prove fatal to cattle. Considered a
grounding and stabilizing agent. Volcanic Diamonds,
especially from Hawaii and Australia, for pineal power and restoration
of related systems. Dowse to verify combination of metal contained in
each sample [from Australia especially] in harmony with individual
carrying these nuggets in their pocket. Powerful balancing tool. Zari, a
process of embellishing
a sari with metallic threads may be of interest as a hobby or for
the antique collector.
Jupiter: Sapphire (star), Amethyst, Topaz
- Sapphire maintains power of the
physical temple, makes melancholy cheerful; high priest of Egypt called
the sapphire an emblem of truth; wore one on his shoulder; reconciles
man to God; amulet for fear; often given an initiate at time of
initiations. Held by some to bring some uncertain fortune due to its
structure. Amethyst: The Indian variety is
most precious. If made into drinking cups or bound to the navel,
prevented drunkenness. Held to sharpen wit, turn away evil thoughts,
gives knowledge of future in dreams. Was frequently engraved with head
of Bacchus, a favorite of Roman ladies. In potion, expelled poison,
rendered barren fruitful. Emblem of sincerity. Comes from the
Greek "amethystos", meaning "not drunk." In
mythology, name of one of Diana's favorites. Topaz:
Sign of friends, restrains anger, desire, bleeding, increases
courage. See also Amiante, a species
of fire-proof stone, which Pliny stages as an excellent specific against
the charms of magic and that may also apply to the Scorpio frequency.
Pretty in pink
quartz and special cut crystal.
Saturn: Black Diamond, Jet, Onyx (white and
black), Sardonyx, Smoky Quartz - Saturn is usually associated
with all stones ashy in colour. Jet or Black Amber:
Pliny says in burning, its perfume "chaseth away serpents, and
bringeth women again who lie in a traunce by the suffocation or rising
of the mother; the said smoke discovereth the falling sicknesse and
bewraieth whether a young damsel be a maiden or no..."; Onyx:
Properties similar to Jasper; but also said to bring terrible shapes to
the dreamer and to remove eye afflictions by contact. Black and White
Onyx worn at both shoulders of ceremonial robes represent the Sun and
Moon. Antique
coins-gold & silver.
Jet beaded bag from New Orleans
Uranus: Chrysolite, Unusual Clear Quartz
Crystal, Hand-made Gems and Stained Glass - Clear Quartz
Crystal: Many uses, sharpens perception, helps with decisions,
emblem of strength, long life; said to enhance romance when hung in NE
area of bedroom, and bring good fortune when placed in wind chimes at
entrance to a home. Chrysolite: In
rites of White Magic, set in a ring of gold for ceremonial use. Stained
Glass and artificial coloured glass were both especially popular
among ancient Egyptians, used for various life and death purposes.
Cobalt Blue and Indigo-blue glass [as the colour frequency and filter of
incoming sunlight] or blue track lighting spots, maintain poise and
serenity in the office and home. Zari, a process of embellishing
a sari or ornamenting cloth with metallic threads or shisha mirror
embroidery, the process of attaching tiny mirrors to a textile, may be
of interest as hobbies.
Neptune: Amethyst, Aquamarine, Coral,
Peridot, Sunken Treasure, Tortoise Shell; metals radiating violet
should be acquired [include Manganese, Barium, Rubidium, Cobalt,
Titanium] - Aquamarine guards against evil,
washes its wearer clean in body and spirit. Offers protection in courts
of law, assists against enemies, guards against poison, quickens the
mind, preserves and increases conjugal love. Today it symbolizes
courage. In Middle Ages, used for divination. Arrange in pink-gold
setting, ideally shaped as part of a lotus flower. Coral:
Changing colour warns of approaching ill health; as amulet, drives away
fear and protects against sorcery, evil eye, or poison - also good for
Moonchildren; Peridot enhances romantic
possibilities, should be set in soft gold colour, ideally in shape of a
lily. Pearls
on cloth.
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THE TAROT OF THE
EGYPTIANS, Trump XXI
Homer's Odyssey describes the palace of Odysseus: "There is building upon building, and the court is built with wall and coping, and the double gates are well-fenced..." [17.267]
Niobe [Jada Pinkett Smith] Zion Council ~
Allusion to the jewel encrusted wall around the final, great city, New Jerusalem~ or Zion, is described in the epic poem referring to the Apple of Discord, cause of the Trojan War, The Marriage of Peleus and Thetis
"But in the homestead's heart, where'er that opulent palace
Gaius Valerius Catullus, Carmina (ed. Sir Richard Francis Burton) The great city of Troy, a cultural center of ancient civilizations, known for the walls that protected the Trojan population, may have been constructed as a labyrinth. One of the source words common to Troy and Labyrinth is the word, 'troi' an inference to the May Pole dance, among others. 'Troi' has several meanings, most related to the twist. All the architectural arcs are turning, spiral curves forming the labyrinth as a sacred journey and empowerment vehicle. In Britain, the labyrinth is still referred to as a 'troytown.'
See also Paris, Prince of Troy TROY @ IMDb The Sun and Moon attunements @ Second Breakfast
Amulets & Talismans article reposted here in a few months. View the PECTORAL AMULET OF TUTANKHAMON Gold, Silver, Glass, Semi-precious stones.
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk
Giant Crystals
Rasarnava holds forth on the colour of flames, the processes of killing metals, and the test of a pure metal. The last - ''A pure metal is one which when melted in a crucible does not give off sparks nor bubbles, nor spurts, nor emits any sound, nor shows any lines on the surface but is tranquil like a gem.''
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Crystal-clear fresh air jewelry, mobiles and metal art are best when universal stones and materials are used. See Jade Jagger's line [Garrard's on London's Albemarle Street] and also check outdoor sculpture - such as poolside totems and landscape figures.
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April 15, Blood-red Carbuncle [or kadkod] Gad (a robber band) has the
month of razzia, when the corn is invitingly ripe, raiding month
Taurus, The Bull ~ Ruler: Venus
Gemini, The Twins ~ Ruler: Mercury
Moonchild, or Cancer, The Shellfish
[Crab, Tongs] ~ Ruler: The Moon
Leo, The Lion ~ Ruler: The Sun 
Virgo, The Virgin, or Corn maiden ~ Ruler: Mercury
Libra,
The Scales, or The Balance ~ Ruler: Venus
Scorpio, The Scorpion, Cobra, and Eagle/Phoenix ~
Ruler: Pluto
Sagittarius, The Centaur, or Archer ~ Ruler: Jupiter
Capricorn, The Goat or Sea-Goat ~ Ruler: Saturn
Aquarius, The Old Water Bearer ~ Ruler: Uranus
Pisces, The Two Fishes ~ Ruler: Neptune
