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 HISTORY & LORE OF THE GARNET

The history of garnet’s ability to bring about transformation is found in many books. Thelma Isaacs writes that “garnets used for healing were usually almandine and pyrope, the red and purple-red transparent minerals. They were thought to counter melancholy and act as a heart stimulant. In ancient times, there were some who believed that gazing at a red garnet could lead to passion, anger, and even apoplexy.” Barbara Walker believes that “garnet blood magic was left over from ancient ideas of the life-giving powers of uterine blood.” Garnet was named from granatum, the pomegranate, a red-jeweled womb symbol ever since the matriarchal age. Because of these ancient connections with feminine life force, it was sometimes thought that only women should wear garnets.

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Life can be a Bitch! Deal with it! 

I have found that as I get older, changes don't seem to bother me as much anymore. I have learned through some very rough times that I have the power to push my way through all of the crap that the devil throws at me and with the help of my friend, my savior, my God, everything will turn out for the better.  This is saying a lot from a 55 year old woman whose brain takes many mini pauses and who's body likes to take itself on mini vacations to the Bahamas. Not to mention a tad of Irish blood running through my veins. I have learned that most things are out of my control, so I must just do the best that I can and DEAL with it. For all of you that feel like change is scary, you are right, it is, but in the end the old saying stands true. When one door closes, another opens.... just don't let yourself get lost in the darkness of the hallways in between. Look for the Light of God peeking under the door that is about to open and let it guide you to your true purpose.

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  Thought for the night!

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An Inspirational Story
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The Mourning Dove

By Cathy Collar  

The beautiful mourning dove stared thoughtfully at the large snowflakes as they slowly drifted to the ground.  It would soon be the start of a new year.  Today though was the start of her new life, a life without her mate.  She was not surprised that this had been their final year together.  They were both near the end of their life cycle.  For ten glorious years they had lived a very prosperous life.

           

She floated from her perch, following the snowflakes to the soft white ground.  Pecking through the snow, she found the corn seeds.  As she nibbled on one her thoughts drifted to their last days together.  He hadn’t felt well all year.  Their morning flights had lessened each day until he just couldn’t go anymore.  Then yesterday morning he flew off and hadn't returned.  She called for him all day, but her tender coos had not been answered.  She knew then, he would not come home.    

           

The roar from an engine, brought her back from her trance.  She bolted into the tree, safe from harm.  Alert to any sign of danger she listened and watched the vehicle come to an abrupt stop.

           

A young girl hopped out onto the pristine snow. 

“Daddy did you see it?” she squealed.

           

“See what?” asked her father pulling the sack of corn seed out of the pickup.

           

“The beautiful dove that was feeding when we drove up.”  Amy looked up into the dense foliage of the tree.  “I hope we didn’t scare her away.  She is so pretty!”

           

The dove peeked through the branches and studied the young human below.  “Coo, Coo,” she said.  “You are quit pretty too, little one!”

           

“Daddy! Did you hear that?  She is talking to me!”

           

“Now what makes you think she is talking to you?” Asked her dad.  “She is probably calling for her mate.”

           

“Cooooo,” the mournful cry escaped from the dove’s throat as see shuffled deeper into the foliage.  She just wanted to be alone, alone with her memories of him.

           

“Daddy, I think she might have lost her mate.” Said Amy.  “That coo sounded awfully sad.” 

           

David glanced into the tree.  “ I see her, but not her mate.  Well, they do mate for life, so she could be missing him.  This winter has been harsh.  It’s been hard on all of the wildlife.  That’s why we fill the feeders and leave a little of the crop up for their protection.  Unfortunately we cannot save them all.”  He lifted the bag pouring the seed into the feeder.  “Let’s go.  We have more feeders to fill and chores to do.”

           

Amy was still searching for the dove.  “We can’t leave her here alone, dad.  It’s Christmas and she has lost her mate.  It wouldn’t be right to leave her out here by herself!”

           

“Amy, she is a wild bird.  She will be fine.  She might even find a new mate. They sometimes do,”

           

“Squawk!!”  The angry sound echoed through the trees.  “Another mate! Never!”

           

“Daddy, go on ahead and pick me up on your way back.  I want to stay with her for awhile.”

           

“Okay.  But stay right here.  If she files away, I don’t want you to follow.  You hear me?”

           

“Yes daddy.  But I don’t think she’s going anywhere.  She is too sad.”

           

As David drove away Amy sat down on a log underneath the tree.  She looked down and started talking.  The dove could not hear her, so she hopped to a lower branch.  Silly child she thought.  Who are you talking to?  There is no one here, but you and me.  She cocked her head, but she still couldn’t hear.  A few more branches down and at last the soft voice filled the air.

           

“God.  I know you can hear me, because I am out here in your trees alone.  Well not completely alone.  You see, your lovely dove is up there somewhere in your tree and she is feeling very sad right now.  That is why I am talking to you.  I think she lost her mate and she is all alone.  Since I don’t speak dove and I know you do, I was wondering if you could give her a message from me?  I know you are very busy, but it is Christmas and I really don’t think she should spend it alone.”

           

“What! Thought the dove.  “Was this little girl really praying for her?”

She hopped a little closer.

           

“I know you can’t tell me, so I will leave the message in your hands and if you answer it I will know.”  Amy drew a piece of paper and pen from her pocket and wrote.

           

Dear Mrs. Dove.  I have heard your sad cry and it breaks my heart.  I know you miss your mate and have no other family since your babies have all flown away.  I want you to become a member of my family.  We will love you, feed you and keep you safe from harm.  You can live in the tree by my house or even in the barn if that would keep you warmer.  I promise to keep your feeder filled and visit you everyday.  Please come and stay with me and be my very special friend.  I will hang a pine cone feeder from a red ribbon in the tree by my house tonight.  I hope to see you in the morning,

                                                                                                            Love, Amy

           

As Amy stuck the note under a rock, her dad’s pickup popped over the hill. 

Amy had hung her pine cone feeder and said another little prayer before going to sleep.  She woke early the next morning to the sound of elated cooing outside her window.  Grabbing her robe, she ran to the tree.  There the dove sat on the pine cone feeder and in her beak was a twig filled with bright holly berries,

The dove dropped the twig into Amy’s hands.  “Thank you,” she coooed.

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HISTORY & LORE OF GARNETS

It has been said that a garnet engraved with the figure of a lion is an all around effective charm that will protect and preserve health, cure the wearer of all disease, bring him honors, and guard him from all the possible perils in traveling. It was also said to warn the wearer of approaching danger and was long ago carried as a protective talisman.

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History and Lore of Garnet 

In Greek mythology, a pomegranate is referenced as a gift of love and is associated with eternity. Nowadays, Garnet remains as a gift of love and is traditionally given for the 19th anniversary of marriage. It may also be used as a gift for two-year and six-year anniversaries. Moreover, Garnet is symbolic of a quick return and separated love, since Hades had given a pomegranate to Persephone before she left him to ensure her speedy return. Therefore, Garnet may be given to a beloved before embarking on a trip, as it is believed to heal the broken bonds of lovers.

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History and Lore of Garnet

Throughout time, there have been many ancient traditions and legends about the garnet. In medieval times, the stones were thought to cure depression, protect against bad dreams, and relieve diseases of the liver, as well as hemorrhages. According to legend, Noah used a finely cut, glowing garnet to illuminate the ark during those dark wet days and nights. Hebrew writers include the garnet as one of the twelve gems in Aaron’s breastplate. Christian tradition considered the blood-red garnet as a symbol of Christ’s sacrifice. The Koran holds that the garnet illuminates the Fourth Heaven of the Moslems. The Greeks said it guarded children from drowning. It was also thought to be potent against poisons.

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History and Lore of Garnet

 

Garnets were highly popular in Europe, in 18th and 19th centuries. They were frequently used for jewelry in the Victorian times. In Old Spain, the pomegranate was a favorite, and as a result of this, so was the garnet. In Spanish astrology, the garnet once represented the sun. 

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History and Lore of Garnet 

January Birthstone  Garnet

 

The King of Saxony is said to have had a garnet of over 465 carats. Plato had his portrait engraved on a garnet by a Roman engraver. Bohemia, now a part of Czechoslovakia, was once a tremendous source of garnet, and at one time, cutting, polishing, and mounting garnets was a very rich industry in that country. Many Bohemian castles and churches had magnificent interiors decorated with garnet. Bohemian garnets are famous even today, known for their small but beautiful stones set close to each other resembling a pomegranate. Garnet jewelry is still found in the Czech Republic, with the stones still arranged in the traditional, tightly joined way. This ensures that the attraction of the classical Garnet pieces is caused only by the beauty of its stones. The Anglo-Saxons were also fond of garnets. Their jewelry was set with garnets mounted in many forms. 

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History and Lore of Garnet

Garnet is the birthstone for January and the stone that celebrates the 2nd anniversary of marriage. The name “garnet” comes from the Latin word “Garanatus,” meaning “seedlike,” in reference to a pomegranate. This reference makes sense as small garnets look like the bright red seeds you find inside in a pomegranate. The garnet has been a popular gem throughout history. Garnets were found as beads in a necklace worn by a young man in a grave that dates back to 3000 B.C. This is proof of the hardness and durability of the stone. 
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Native American Animal Symbols

Goose: Dec 22 – Jan 19
If you want something done – give it to the Goose. Persevering, dogged, and ambitious to a fault, the Goose sets goals for accomplishment, and always obtains them. The goose is determined to succeed at all cost – not for the approval of other – but those with this Native American animal symbol competes with his/her own internal foe. Driven is the watchword for the Goose's dominating personality trait – which makes them excellent in business and competitive sports. When tempered with supportive, nurturing family and friends, the Goose excels in all things he/she attempts. In a loving environment the Goose can be very passionate, humorous, gregarious, and even sensual. However, lead to his/her own devises, the Goose may fall into obsessive or addictive behaviors that will inevitably be his/her demise.

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