This year the Jewish celebration of the High Holy Days falls in very early September. Considered the birthday of Adam and the “Days of Awe” during which God judges the world to decide who will live or die during the … Continue reading
A “feminine” herb, ruled by Venus and associated with the element Water, thyme (named by the Greeks from the word “fumigate” or “smoke”) is burned to attract health and promote psychic powers. It is also burned to purify an area … Continue reading
There is a stunning collection of medieval ivories in the Victoria and Albert Museum. Medieval ivories were extremely valuable and high status items; the ivory itself generally came from elephants in India or North Africa although walrus tusks could be … Continue reading