#India agate

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One of a few projects I’m working on ✨🌟✨

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Perfect Affordable Option For The Beginners In Jewelry Making Business

If you check online for the latest jewelry style, you will see so many pieces available made out of Agate Beads. If you are new in this jewelry-making business and planning for some gemstones to add to your collection, then agate ones will surely be the first choice on your list.

It is a form of chalcedony and consists of silica and forms under intense heat. You can get the glass version of it as well from the house of Bead Kart. The items are available in a wide range of colors and patterns, making them versatile beads to use.

An affordable option for the beginners:

Another reason behind the growing demand for agate beads is that the products are affordable. So, it is a great gemstone for beginners in the jewelry-making business. 

If you are thinking of building your bead collection without breaking a bank, then agate bead will come to your rescue.

There are numerous benefits of working with these beads.

Whether you are new in the bead world or an experienced professional looking for different gemstones, agate beads will always remain at the top of the list.

Available in a rainbow of colors:

This is why people head towards this online center for purchasing Agate Beads. Some stones like emerald and sapphire will have a specified color, which restricts the styling value. But, with agate beads, you don’t have to worry about the restriction of your design. You can get these beads in a rainbow of colors to create unique pieces every time.

Get it delivered to your doorstep:

With a reliable center by your side, now you can get the agate bead delivered right to your doorstep within a few business days. You can order for the bulk amount to save a great deal of money. You better research thoroughly to learn about agate beads before making a choice.

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Everything You Need to Know About Crystals: Carnelian (Red)

Carnelian (The Sunset Stone)

Color: Red, orange, pink, brown

Rarity: Common, easy to obtain

Hardiness: 7

Type: Agate or Chalcedony

Chakra Association: Solar-Plexus, Sacral, Root Chakra

Angels: Michael

Deities: Isis

Astrological Signs: Leo, Taurus, Aries

Element: Fire

Planet: Sun

Origin: Britain, India, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Peru, Iceland, Romania

Powers: Success, Confidence, Motivation, Courage, Sexual Energy, Vitality, Action

Crystals It Works Well With: Aquamarine, Beryl, Super Seven

How It is Created: It is part of the chalcedony family. It is made up of silicon dioxide colored by different levels of iron impurities, with specks, banding, or stripes in many shades of brown or orange-red. The stone itself has a beautiful warm orange color that is best appreciated when it is polished.

History: Since ancient times, carnelian has been polished and worn as jewelry. The Egyptians used it to contrast with onyx and lapis lazuli in the making of collars and necklaces. The Romans were fond of it set in gold, using small beads in earrings or larger polished stones in finger rings for men and women. In the Middle Ages, carnelian was also popular as a healing stone. It was said to dissolve anger or rage, protect the wearer from negative influences, and promote courage.

What It Can Do:

Can be used in spell for success, confidence, and motivation

Can bring a burst of inspiration and energy

Is good for sex magic and sometimes menstrual support

Can cleanse and restore other crystals

Can help those in abusive situations by providing inner strength and movement to the right path

Help with mental preparation with childbirth

Calms angry emotions and puts a stop to mental lethargy

Can restore vitality and remove the fear of death

Was used to protect the dead to their journey to the afterlife

Dispels apathy and motivates success

Improves analytics abilities and clarifies perception

Removes extraneous thoughts in mediation and tunes daydreamers into reality

Can stimulate metabolism and improve your life force

Can influence reproductive organs and increase fertility

How to Get the Best Out Of: Use as a pendant or belt buckle, or place in contact with the skin as appropriate.

How to Cleanse and Charge: You can cleanse and charge carnelian with the sun.

Crystal Grid:

Creativity Grid

Shape: Flower of Life or Vesica Piscis

Mantra: “Creativity flows through me.”

Center Stone: Carnelian sphere or tumbled stone

Secondary Stones: Rainbow moonstone, larimar, kunzite, orange calcite

Moon Phase: Waxing phase or full moon

Day: Wednesday

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Jade And Agate Cups With Dragons. India, Mughal. 16th century and later. Glass, Rock crystal and Jade.

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hnk stuff from reddit

The running joke is that you need a PhD in Japanese Pure Land Buddhist philosophy to understand what is going on. The main thing to get is that HnK is a critique of Pure Land Buddhism.

As for discussions on ship of theseus or plato's save this is anglosphere Westerners trying to use Western philosophical terms (which are more familiar) to interpret the existentialist themes inherent to Buddhism.

Most of this stuff is searchable on the internet. But you can also look up a primer on Buddhist philosophy and Mahayana Buddhism in particular which is the form most popular in East Asia.

Other than that there was this one imgur post going around compiling mythological references but I don't remember where it it.

Specifically ship of theseus/grandfather's axe deal with the question of what is the essence of something (or someone one). If something keeps changing having it's parts replaced with different parts at what point is it something different than the original. To understand a more Japanese perspective on philosophy and aesthetics look up kinsugi, wabi-sabi, or even the shinto influences on Japanese Buddhism. 

 Plato's allegory of the cave is about perspective, experienced versus objective reality, what is real, and knowledge. Some's dude's only seen the world through the shadows cast on a wall, then leaves the cave and realizes that everything they're seen has been shadows. 

 Some basic extremely simplified highschool takeaways for Buddhism is that suffering or discomfort (durka) is inevitable in life, this suffering stems from attachment to the world and desires (of any kind). Life is in a cycle of reincarnation (samsara). The way to break free of the cycle is to reach enlightenment (nirvana) by freeing oneself of all desire. In Mahayana Buddhism someone enlightened may instead choose to remain in the world to guide others becoming a bodhisattva. In the context of history this allowed Mahayana Buddhism to better adapt to local religions as it spread across Asia, incorporating local religions and deities. Thus Japanese Buddhism is descendent from Chinese Buddhism and you can see the Chinese influences in it (same with Korean Buddhism). Chinese Buddhism itself was influenced by other non-Indian cultures along the silk road in Central Asia (Persia, etc). So the route Japanese Buddhism took was from India to Central Asia then China before finally coming to Japan. Honestly just read the Wikipedia page on Buddhism it explains thing better than I can.

I'm not well versed enough in Buddhism to have a good guess but here's some notable plot points in relation to Buddhist themes in HnK.

Phos is set up narratively to gain all 7 jewels/treasures (houseki) of Buddhism and then the author deliberately makes it so he doesn't. Phos gets the wrong final jewel. Phos gets shell and agate legs, gold platinum alloy arms, Lapis Lazuli's head, and Achemea implants an artificial pearl eye into their head. The last treasure Phos was missing was a red gem/carnelian/coral. But instead Phos got Adamante's eye and became "human".   

Humanity failed to go extinct. Their souls, flesh, and bones existing separately and simultaneously in the world. Instead of continuing the cycle of reincarnation the Moon People/Lunarians are stuck in a state of neither life of death, stagnant. Instead of striving to reach enlightenment they seek complete annihilation the cessation of existence. To these descendents true humans are as to gods, the only ones with the power to have them die.

There's also a lot of ominous imagery. Like the lotus is probably the most significant symbol in Buddhism representing enlightening and the cycle of reincarnation. And Phos is associated several times with an empty lotus seed pod, like that he has failed Buddhism or something, the lotus failed to complete it's lifecycle and will not be born again from it's seeds.  

I honestly don't have any conclusions what to make of all this, still mulling over it all.

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THREE ARCHER'S RINGS, INDIA, 18TH/19TH CENTURY

Two composed of agate and one marine ivory

Sotheby’s

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Sosun pattah with wootz steel blade and agate hilt, India, circa 1800.

from Hermann Historica

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Mineral Lot Sale (December 9th, ‘23) Lot #7

Retail Price: $329

ON SALE: $155

You will receive the pictured crystals: agate druzy crescent moon, amethyst druzy, rainbow fluorite unicorn + moon carving, phantom amethyst wand, and a handmade rosewood + sterling silver + quartz + rainbow moonstone wand. This wand is handmade in India and comes with the pictured pouch. The quartz sphere is also removable.

To claim items and order, please read and follow the system I have set up. You can read the rules here!

[avegemstones]

[idioticemilio]

Idea for a undertale animated series

1 - Fuck Glitchtale! Camila is a bad person and I really want to fix the shit she made. Should I? Nope! Can I? Maybe?? Honestly this is just gonna be my own thing using concepts from Glitchtale (specifically the characters.)

2 - If you got any ideas, suggest! I really, really want to make a good series for the fans, I can't do this on my own lads!

CHAPTER 0 - PRELOUGE

We can't get started just yet- We need a setting! Now, here's the thing: I want some eldritch stuff too. So, here we go!

Before the infamous Monster-Human war, there were many human kingdoms- But there were 8 huge nations which make up most of the world. As I said, I will be using concepts a few from Glitchtale, this includes nation names.

Justeceo is basically Britain. Much like my ancestors, Justeceo was an empire, the Justice Isles were the capital, they had cities/outposts on other continents.

Capital: Aend

Ruler: King Aerik the VI (53)

Heirs: Prince Aerik the VII (16 at the start of the Monster-Human war, he's gonna play a huge role.) Prince/Major Arnid (28) Princess Jadis (5)

Government: Monarchy

Noble families below:

Lightvale Family (Dukes and duchesses)

Agate Lightvale: Wizard of Bravery, duchess of Determino and twin of Copper. (29)

Copper Lightvale: Wizard of Determination, duke of Peservin, twin of Agate. (29)

Amber Lightvale: Youngest child, one of the few people that Aerik spends time around. (16)

Kraln Family (Noble family)

Quentin Kraln (Royal scientist/alchemist, and royal advisor. 32)

Elizabeth Kraln (Quentin's wife)

Arli Kraln (Addoptive son, and apprentice.)

Several military families.

Determino is india basically, it's a large chunk of the continent. It's ruled over as a district by Agate. Perservin is Scotland, sorta, and it's ruled over by Copper (but the land is disputed with Paitien, which is based off of France)

Patien: Now we get to France, it's literally fucking france OFF WITH CAMILA'S HEAD! (Not really but you get it mate.) It rules over Prida (Other huge-ass part of Determino's continent,) and that's it.

Kindao (Japan, ya fucking weeaboos.) It sticks to it's own area. Samurai and all!

Integid (Russia. Freeze to death ya bastards!)

Bravio (Spain.)

As you can clearly see, shit needs fleshing out. So, uhh.. I would love some help fleshing it out. Also, I WILL NOT ANTAGONIZE JUSTECEO. Anyways, help is appreciated!

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Dragon Veins Oval Agate Green Purple Cabochon Gemstone. 39x29x7 mm. 61.6Cts. Stone of strength, protecting against stress. Emotional Healer.

Country/Region Of Manufacture : INDIA Main Stone : AGATE Size : 39x29x7 mm Treatment : COLOR dyed Weight In Cts : 61.6Cts Color : Green & Purole Shape : Oval cabochon

Your link: (-35%Off)

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Photograph: Featured here is Flower Circle and Night Owl. 

Magickal body oils

Some things to consider when making body oils.

What are the skin benefits of the non toxic plants you are using?

Do any of the plants you intend to use irritate the skin in any way? Some plants are capable of irritating the skin such as Prairie Fleabane, which can cause mild dermatitis. 

Are any of the plants you intend to use toxic or poisonous? Do not use toxic or poisonous plants ever on the skin. The skin absorbs anything put on it, such as, lotions, balms, and oils. Never use harmful substances in skin or body oils. 

Do not use any plant, herb, or flower that you are allergic to. 

After rinsing jars or bottles for making your oils, make certain the container is completely dry. Using a container with water on the inside, will result in molding botanicals. To increase the shelf life of the oil, make certain there is no water mixed with your base oil. 

Always seek the advice of a medical professional. Some herb and plant material can interact with medications. Bring up any concerns you have with your primary care physician. 

Discontinue use of any product which irritates the skin or that which you have any reaction to.

Remember if you want a product with less plant matter that you can strain your oil. First let the herbs stay in the oil in indirect sunlight for a few weeks to infuse the oil. This is the folk method of infusing botanical oils. 

There are safe ingredients you can use to color your oils to make them more appealing.

Mica powders are safe for cosmetic use to color your oils.  

Scent: Flower Circle

Half a blend of botanicals and fragrance oils,with a touch of rose and ritual, this oil is perfect for the green, hedge, or fae witch.

Intention: Love. Botanicals used relate in symbolism to loving intentions.

Medicinal Qualities: Soothes and softens skin, while reducing lines and wrinkles.

Ingredients:

Base oil.

Banded Agate.

Rose petals.

Three Virginia spiderwort petals.

Witch's money bag leaves.

Rose garden and white musk fragrance oil.

Five petals of narrow leaf sundrop, or Evening Primrose.

This blend was foraged locally from the yard of this hedge witch. Every medicinal and magickal ingredient was fully researched and lovingly dried and added to the base oil. This is an oil, that as I write this, I am preparing myself.

Using rose to soften skin and narrow leaf sundrop to reduce wrinkles this is a great oil for the intention of love. Magick and medicine are combined in hedge witch fashion. 

Scent: Night Owl

Magickal body oil

Intention: Protection.

Medicinal qualities: Relaxation, and helps alleviate sinus issues. 

With touches of night and campfire ritual this is a great oil for personal protection. 

Ingredients

Base oil

Snowflake obsidian

Dried purple lilac flower

Dark amethyst fragrance

Fire amber fragrance

White musk fragrance

Dried spearmint leaves

With this particular oil I like to energetically link it to a full moon cycle. It begins to charge on a full moon and grows more potent until the end of the moon’s waning phase. Bringing in protection. 

Scent: Moon over India

Magickal body oil

Intention: Psychic development. Enjoy developing clair ability with this luxurious fragrance. 

Ingredients

Base oil.

Amethyst piece (optional).

Jasmine buds.

Moonlit path fragrance oil.

Nag champa fragrance oil. 

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Everything You Need to Know About Crystals: Tiger's Eye

Tiger's Eye (The Stone of the Sun)

Color: Golden Yellow with Brown

Hardiness: 7

Rarity: Easy to Obtain

Type: Metamorphic

Chakra Association: Sacral, Solar-Plexus, Third Eye

Deities: Ra, Sekhmet, Durga

Astrological Signs: Capricorn, Leo

Element: Earth, Fire

Planet: Sun

Origin: India, Myanmar, South Africa, USA, Mexico

Powers: The Sun, Protection, Abundance, Luck, Pride, and Justice

Crystals It Works Well With: Cat’s Eye, Chalcedony, Topaz

How It is Created: Tiger’s Eye is basically a quartz but they formed in such an unusual way that the fibers of the mineral called crocidolite are laid down in parallel bands within the structure. This creates its silk like appearance and its “cat’s eye”.

History: Tombs in the ancient city of Ur in Mesopotamia (now Iraq) dating back to 2500 BCE have yielded gold sets with agates, like tiger’s eye and carnelian. The tiger’s eye was very popular due to the belief that it harnessed the power of the earth and the sun. This is why it is associated with the god of the sun, Ra and why Egyptians considered it a very valuable gem. Roman soldiers believed that the tiger’s eye was a symbol of bravery and would ride with pieces of tiger’s eye on them in order to encourage bravery during battles.

What It Can Do:

Shields the energy field or aura from negativity

Clears tension and mental blocks from the solar plexus

Can soothe, calm, and restore one’s body and mind

Banish the evil eye and curses

Attracts money while curbing impulsive spending

Used to detect liars and deceptions

Can increase confidence and pride

Placing it on your third eye can help enhance psychic abilities and balance your lower chakras

Helps unlock and unleash your true desires

Alleviates depression and lifts moods

Reduces crabbing and addictive behavior

How To Get the Best Out of Tiger’s Eye: Wear it in bracelet or amulet form.

How to Cleanse and Charge:

To cleanse: Lay it on a windowsill where the sun shines the most or bury it in your garden where the sun shines the most

To charge: You can also charge it on the windowsill with the sun. The sun really gives it a great charge, especially if one of the deities you work with is a sun god.

Crystal Grid:

Abundance (Spiral)

Base for the grid, such as wood, slate, fossilized wood, or golden card or cloth

Citrine

Goldstone

Green Aventurine

Herkimer Diamond

Jade

Moss Agate

Ruby

Tiger’s Eye

Topaz

If you’re laying a preparatory “cleansing” spiral, start at the topmost point and lay crystals alternately, with the points pointing out from the center.

Place the Goldstone in the center as the keystone.

If laying an abundance grid, begin by placing the Goldstone in the center, stating that your intention is for it to bring abundance into your life.

Lay a spiral of alternated crystals, pointing down and inward, until you reach the Goldstone.

Add a grounding stone if appropriate.

When the grid is no longer required, dismantle it.

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