Author: William Thomas FerniePublisher:
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Category : Medicine, Magic, mystic, and spagiric
Languages : en
Pages : 518
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Precious Stones: for Curative Wear
Author: William Thomas FerniePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Medicine, Magic, mystic, and spagiric
Languages : en
Pages : 518
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“The” Occult and Curative Powers of Precious Stones
Author: William Thomas FerniePublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 486
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The Magic and Science of Jewels and Stones
Author: Isidore KozminskyPublisher:
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Category : Charms
Languages : en
Pages : 488
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Precious Stones
Author: William Thomas FerniePublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780331722963
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 510
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Excerpt from Precious Stones: For Curative Wear, and Other Remedial Uses; Likewise the Nobler Metals The Topaz, reduced to powder, was mixed with rosewater, and taken to prevent bleeding whilst for staying bleeding at the nose the stone itself was applied within, or to the side of that organ. The Amethyst was the stone of temperance and sobriety, being said to restrain the wearer from strong drinks, and from indulging in too much sleep. It was further behaved to quicken the wits, and to drive vapours from the head. Pearls were administered in cases of consumption, and were commended, when powdered, in ten grain doses, for giving strength to the heart. They were further esteemed for fortifying the nerves, curing weak eyes, preserving the body sound from the decay of old age, and even resisting the plague, when taken in doses of six grains, in water sweetened with manna. Amber was given to cure coughs; while Red Coral was an excellent purifier of the blood, correcting derangements of the liver. Jasper was adopted by the early physicians as an astringent, being curative of epilepsy, and the stone. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Curious Lore of Precious Stones
Author: George Frederick KunzPublisher:
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Category : Gems
Languages : en
Pages : 554
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The Magic of Jewels and Charms
Author: George Frederick KunzPublisher:
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Category : Amulets
Languages : en
Pages : 566
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Dunwich's Guide to Gemstone Sorcery
Author: Gerina DunwichPublisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
ISBN: 1632658313
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
Publisher’s Note: A new edition has replaced this book under the title Gemstone and Crystal Magic, ISBN 9781637480076. A witch-friendly guide to working magic with gemstones and crystals. The energy contained within stones is a mysterious and invisible power as old as the earth itself, perhaps even older. It is also an energy that, when properly harnessed, can enable a person to create powerful magick and reconnect with Mother Nature and the earth. Dunwich's Guide to Gemstone Sorcery is a practical and comprehensive guide to the magickal world of precious and semiprecious stones. Written by a modern Witch with firsthand knowledge of the occult properties of stones, this book is filled with numerous spells and rituals, enchanting Pagan folklore, and useful magickal correspondences. It also explores gemstone curses and cures, and the many ways in which gemstones can be utilized as amulets for magickal workings, as oracles for revealing the future, and as tools for healing one's body, mind, and spirit. With the aid of this book, you will learn how to properly cleanse and charge stones, and also how to make homemade gemstone elixirs. Additionally, you will discover the secrets of using stones to increase your wealth, facilitate clairvoyant abilities, invoke deities, ward off bad luck and evil influences, draw love into your life, and so much more! Dunwich's Guide to Gemstone Sorcery provides you with everything you need to know for transforming yourself into a sorcerer or sorceress of gemstone magick.
Precious Stones for Curative Wear and Other Remedial Uses
Author: William Thomas FerniePublisher:
ISBN: 9780849008863
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Gemlore
Author: Diane MorganPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 031334406X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
Every culture has developed its own lore of rocks. From the stones of Aaron's breastplate to the foundational rocks of the New Jerusalem, from the creation tales of South America to the blood stones of Burma, gems have taken their place in the mythology and magic of the human race. This book details the lore attached to particular gems. Each chapter covers a particular stone and discusses the gem's geological, historical, mythical, and legendary qualities. A valuable resource for anyone researching symbols, myth, history, or literature, this book also helps science students understand the humanistic context of gemstones and offers social studies students a fascinating view of gems in world cultures. Each chapter covers a particular gemstone, such as diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. It also covers organic gems, such as pearl, coral, and amber. The chapters discuss the natural history of the stone, including where the gem is found, its value, and its use; the role the gem has played in history, especially for certain famous stones such as the Hope Diamond; and the myths, powers, and legends that have attached to the stone over the centuries. Science students will appreciate the humanistic context the book offers for gemstones, while social studies students will appreciate its consideration of gems across times and places. Students of literature and the arts will welcome the book's attention to gems as symbols, and general readers will find it a fascinating guide to the lore and legend of precious stones.
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