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How to Protect Yourself from The Evil Eye

We've all heard about someone giving us the evil eye. For most people, this just means that we were given a nasty look and the worst that we think is going to happen to us is that we're going to get some hurt...

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Peacock Feathers

My husband's family is in England and I have never met them in person. This creates a few challenges when trying to buy them Christmas gifts. Over the years I've found that almost without fail, the things I...

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Dog Training And Eye Contact

If you have ever had the privilege to watch a well trained dog and his or her owner interact you have likely left thinking that they have almost an uncanny ability to communicate with each other in some...

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Pope Pius IX, a Jettatore?73

Jettatore

Pope Pius IX, a Jettatore? The jettatore is said to be born with eyes that damage whatever they see. Wherever he goes, he is feared- ================================== “In...

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Chiastolite Gemstone68

Chiastolite - The Gemstone of Balance and Harmony

Chiastolite is a variety of andalusite. It is also known as the "Cross Stone" because of the natural cross like pattern on the stone. The name chiastolite derives from the Greek word 'chiastos' which means 'cross marked'. The cross sign is formed in this stone when carbon rich impurities form an axis along the crystal.

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Tibetan dZi Beads

It is believed that dZi originated from a mountain near Rudok. In ancient times, they were said to flow down its slopes like streams. One day, however, a wicked woman ;cast the evil eye' on the mountain and the flow immediately stopped. And to this day, so the legend claims, the characteristic black and white stripes of the dZi are still seen where the dZi once issued.

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Hennaed Hamsa by wiccked78

The Hamsa Hand Symbol - It's History and Use in Jewelry and Art

The eye-in-hand symbol is an ancient version of a charm to protect the wearer from evil. Today it is often seen as an Arabic or Jewish symbol, called a Hamsa (or Khamsa) but it was also used in many different...

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Turquoise is the Birthstone of December and Wedding Anniversary Gemstone associated with the 5th year of marriage. 82

Turquoise - The Healing Gemstone

Turquoise is one of the semi precious gemstones. The color of this stone ranges from sky blue through various shades of green to greenish and yellowish gray. This stone is said to protect the wearer from all evils and maintains good harmony between couples. This gem stone is said to bring faithfulness and consistency in relationships and is given as friendship gifts.

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Max Headroom & Spuds MacKenzie

When I think back to television in the 80s, I'm reminded of a couple of my favorite commercials. A couple of characters from the 80s with very memorable and iconic commercials were Max Headroom and Spuds...

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Bloodstone is believed to have formed from the blood of Jesus Christ which fell on the ground and therefore have healing powers.74

Bloodstone - The favourite Gemstone of Dracula

Bloodstone are a gemstone belonging to the Quartz family. This gem stone is also referred to as Heliotrope. This is green colored gem with distinctive red spots resembling that of blood spots. Bloodstone jewelry is worn as protection against evil eye and enemies.

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