Pentacle

The pentacle, or pentagram, is one of the most important symbols in Wicca, similar to the use of the cross in Christianity and the Star of David in Judaism.  The pentagram refers to a five-pointed star, while a pentacle is a pentagram enveloped by a circle.

Lapis Lazuli

Lapis Lazuli is a stunningly beautiful blue stone that has been used since ancient times.  Mostly mined from Afghanistan, Lapis artifacts have been found in ancient Egyptian and Sumerian archeological sites.  Composed mainly of the mineral Lazurite, Lapis can also contain calcite, sodalite, and even gold coloured pyrite.

Kyanite

Kyanite is an alumino-silicate mineral often found in metamorphic rocks, such as pegmatites.  It forms thin blade-like crystals that often radiate from a common centre.  The name kyanite comes from the Greek kuanos or kyanos, meaning ‘deep blue’, however not all kyanites are blue!  Kyanite can be black, green, orange, with the white/grey variety called rhaeticite.

Kabbalah

The Kabbalah (Cabala, Qabala) is an esoteric discipline based on Jewish mysticism, developed over the centuries by people of many faiths and beliefs.  It is a system of philosophy, psychology and cosmology that seeks to define the nature of the universe and the purpose of existence.  The Kabbalah is meant to explain the relationship between an unchanging,

Jade

Jade is a beautiful green ornamental stone that has been used for centuries in many parts of the world.  However gemstone jade can actually come from two metamorphic sources, both similar in texture, hardness, and appearance.  Nephrite is a form of Actinolite (an amphibole-silicate mineral whose fibrous form is known as Asbestos), and the other source is Jadeite,

Harry Potter

The Harry Potter series of books by J.K. Rowling has had a huge cultural impact.  Since the first book was published in 1997, they have quickly become the best-selling book series in history.  Children and adults alike have eagerly followed the magical adventures of the wizard Harry Potter and his battle of good vs evil.  The series contains

Grimoire

A Grimoire is a book of magic, often containing spells, conjurations, charms, divinations and other occult wisdom.  Grimoires have ancient origins and are thought to have influenced many societies worldwide.

Amber

Amber is not a stone in the traditional sense, as it is composed of fossilized tree resin.  But its warm yellow tones and natural beauty makes it a great gemstone.  Amber is also known for its healing properties.

Universalist Unitarian Pagans

Universalist Unitarian Pagans – Pagan Blog Project Unitarian Universalists (UUs) came together in the 60s, from two distinct Christian faiths.  Unitarians rejected the ‘trinity’ view of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit in preference for a united god figure.  Universalitsts don’t believe that our souls are damned unless we are ‘saved’, instead that we are

Quartz

Quartz is such an interesting mineral.  Ancient Greeks called the clear crystal ‘crystalos’ (permanent ice) because they thought the ice was frozen so solid that it wouldn’t melt.  Simply put, quartz is the most abundant mineral in the earth’s crust, and has been prized for centuries.