They embody our anxieties and our irrational terrors

By addressing the metaphorical chains that have found their way into our community and restoring what has been lost

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these acts of ritual cannibalism and visionary intoxication are part of the history of all cultures

their roots go far deeper than their appearance in medieval folklore

Metaphysical Book of Gems & Crystals spellbooks They embody our anxieties andMetaphysical Book of Gems & Crystals by Florence Megemont Healing Arts Press Gemstones have been used for both therapeutic and spiritual purposes since the beginning of time and in all traditions. Used properly, they can contribute to and accelerate healing through the practice of lithotherapy, which uses gems and minerals to restore enzymatic functions, and they can energize spiritual development. Alternative medicines such as homeopathy have given