tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42957616254170044312024-03-13T13:15:26.332-05:00Spiritkeepers StonesHand painted spiritual symbols & animals on pebbles, rocks & fossils for medicine bags, natural stone paperweights & rock jewelry. Learn animal messenger meanings as symbols. Keep Spirit a part of your daily life with these mini paintings by Tree Pruitt. Images are one of a kind & found within the natural stone surfaces, which are never cut nor fillers ever are used. The artist often leaves a portion of natural surface exposed because that is the spirit of the stone.Treehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02887612404164533264noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4295761625417004431.post-31915757813061431212014-02-21T02:12:00.000-05:002014-02-21T02:12:18.297-05:00 Eyes of Buddha Symbol Paperweight Spiritkeepers Stone<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One of a kind hand painted art stone featuring the Eyes of Buddha design with the phrase "Om mani padme hum", which means, "I bow to the jewel in the lotus blossom". Place on you desk or in decor as a reminder of Nature, or use as a small paperweight to hold down the pages of a favorite book. The painted surface is smooth Devonian Limestone and has not been changed by me in any manner other than having been painted. No cuts or fillers are ever used on Spiritkeepers Stones; the shapes are formed by Nature. The collection location is from Lake Erie. After being painted with its unique design the stone was coated with a protective clear varnish.<br />
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- 2 1/2" wide<br />
- 1 3/4" high<br />
- 1/2" thick<br />
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<!-- AddThis Button END -->Treehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02887612404164533264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4295761625417004431.post-70519881102420081352014-02-21T02:03:00.004-05:002014-02-21T02:03:45.772-05:00Celestial Bear Fetish Paperweight<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RVDrvdAez1E/Uwb4P3vrVPI/AAAAAAAANCw/ML2b2TNP9aI/s1600/100_0635.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RVDrvdAez1E/Uwb4P3vrVPI/AAAAAAAANCw/ML2b2TNP9aI/s1600/100_0635.JPG" height="193" width="200" /></a>One of a kind hand painted totem animal art stone featuring a celestial bear fetish design with a star, arrow, and spiral. Place on you desk or in decor as a reminder of Nature, or use as a small paperweight to hold down the pages of a favorite book. The painted surface is smooth Devonian Limestone and has not been changed by me in any manner other than having been painted. No cuts or fillers are ever used on Spiritkeepers Stones; the shapes are formed by Nature. The collection location is from Lake Erie. After being painted with its unique design the stone was coated with a protective clear varnish.<br />
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- 2 3/4" wide<br />
- 1 3/4" high<br />
- 2/4" thick<br />
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From a metaphysical view, being comprised of fossil, this stone is a link to ancient knowledge -- the Akashic Record. It is thought this type of stone can accelerate the transfer of said knowledge into one's "being". Telepathic abilities may develop or increase. Fossils in general, from a metaphysical understanding, may bring quality & excellence into one's surroundings. It may raise the level of, and add to one's achievements in the business world. Creativity may be increased simply by the presence of fossil stone in the environment. Devonian Limestone has, what I think, is a wonderful metaphysical feel. It is an active energy but in a fluid controlled manner, whereas some stones just vibrate waves of high key energy that may require a bit of effort to direct; the Devonian Limestone seems to "go with the flow". The limestone base rock itself is a very grounding stone, helping to center your thoughts within your actions, and also encourages positive thoughts.<br />
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One of a kind hand painted totem animal art stone featuring the bust of a black wolf with golden yellow eyes that seems ready to speak words of ancient wisdom at any moment. The painted surface is a river smoothed limestone fossil cluster, and has not been changed by me in any manner other than having been painted. No cuts or fillers are ever used on Spiritkeepers Stones; the shapes are formed by Nature.<br />
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** The second photograph above shows the stone before the protective varnish was applied because details of the painting can be more easily detected by the camera and seen online without the mild shine reflecting my studio lights.**<br />
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The collection location of this stone is from the Southwestern Ohio Valley, USA -- the Appalachian Basin on the pinnacle of the Cincinnati Arch. These fossils are found predominately in a large strata of thinly bedded, but dense fossiliforous, limestone approximately 450 million years old. After the stone was collected it was cleaned, painted with its unique design, then coated with layers of protective clear varnish.<br />
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Black Wolf Face Paperweight Spiritkeepers Stone #sk092 <br />
- 4" x 5"<br />
- 2 1/4" at highest thickness, thickness varies<br />
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►METAPHYSICAL<br />
From a metaphysical view, being comprised of fossil, this stone is a link to ancient knowledge -- the Akashic Record. It is thought this type of stone can accelerate the transfer of said knowledge into one's "being". Telepathic abilities may develop or increase. Fossils in general, from a metaphysical understanding, may bring quality & excellence into one's surroundings. It may raise the level of, and add to one's achievements in the business world. Creativity may be increased simply by the presence of fossil stone in the environment. The limestone base rock itself is a very grounding stone, helping to center your thoughts within your actions, and also encourages positive thoughts.<br />
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Raven Feathers Pentacle Holey Stone Spiritkeepers #sk091 <br />
- 3 3/4" wide<br />
- 2 3/4" at tallest point<br />
- 3/4" thickness varies<br />
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The painted surface is a limestone and shale fossil cluster. The collection location is from the Southwestern Ohio Valley, USA -- the Appalachian Basin on the pinnacle of the Cincinnati Arch. These fossils are found predominately in a large strata of thinly bedded, but dense fossiliforous, limestone approximately 450 million years old. After the stone was collected it was carefully cleaned to remove dense moss and algae growth, then coated with a layer of varnish before painting. After being painted with its unique design the stone was coated with an additional two layers of protective varnish.<br />
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►METAPHYSICAL<br />
From a metaphysical view, being comprised of fossil, this stone is a link to ancient knowledge -- the Akashic Record. It is thought this type of stone can accelerate the transfer of said knowledge into one's "being". Telepathic abilities may develop or increase. Fossils in general, from a metaphysical understanding, may bring quality & excellence into one's surroundings. It may raise the level of, and add to one's achievements in the business world. Creativity may be increased simply by the presence of fossil stone in the environment.<br />
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*A naturally holed stone, or holey stone, is also known as the Witches Amulet. It is the most powerful protection amulet for the witch because it IS the presence of the Goddess Herself, the opening in the stone being the Sacred Womb of the Earth. When strung with a red string or ribbon and hung over or near the bed it acts as a shield against bad dreams, called Witches Dream Shield -- much like the Native American dream catcher. A holey stone may also be used for Full Moon magic by gazing at the moon through the hole.<br />
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►Spiritkeepers Stones are one of a kind metaphysical hand painted stones & rocks that are miniature paintings from artist Tree Pruitt. Each SpiritkeepersStone is unique, individually numbered & signed with the Spiritkeepers sigil logo; no fillers or cutting ever used on stones. The reverse side shows the sigil, number & natural color of the stone. This piece is intended for indoor or protected outdoor display. Coated with durable clear varathane varnish, so the surface is water washable with cold water and care.<br />
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Two special days in the US are getting near, Earth Day on the 22 of April and Mother's Day the 12th of May, so a member of Artfire.com has curated together a fine selection of items that celebrate the Sacred Mother Earth. It's titled, "Honoring The Mother - Earth Day Every Day", and the Collection was curated by <a href="http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/CactusCroneCreations" target="_blank"><i>CactusCroneCreations</i></a> who had the following to say about it, "A different Mother's Day - a time for honoring our Earth, Earth Mother, Mother Earth, Gaia. A time for looking around at all the beauty and diversity we are blessed with here. Happy Earth Day! Happy Mother's Day!" <br />
There's a pretty and colorful group of goodies to browse! I'm honored to have two pieces selected for this Collection. First my oil painting titled, "<b><a href="http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/artisttree/320714/gaia__mother_of_earth_original_oil_painting_on_canvas/fine_art/painting/people" target="_blank">Gaia Mother of Earth</a></b>", was chosen. It features a realistic pregnant female covered in billowing white cloth. Then a very different representation of the Earth Mother was selected with the <b><a href="http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/ArtistTree/4884796/ancient_spiral_earth_goddess_paperweight_sized_painted_spiritkeepers_stone/handmade/folk_art_and_primitives/housewares/office" target="_blank">Ancient Spiral Earth Goddess Spiritkeepers Stone</a></b> that I painted. It's a paperweight sized genuine river rock with a blue luster background -- She's very earthy! <br />
Collections are a great way for members and Artfire visitors to shop, browse, and spark up their own creative fire too, so I hope that you'll stop by to see this Collection as well as the many other handmade treasures Artfire has to offer.<br />
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You can visit my store directly by clicking <a href="http://artisttree.artfire.com/" target="_blank">ArtistTree.artfire.com</a>, and below I've included a window to the Collection. Clicking a picture will pop open a window for you. Enjoy! I send hopes for a happy Earth Day and Mother's Day to you all -- may the season be kind and bring plenty of smiles!<br />
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Venus figurines is an umbrella term for a number of prehistoric statuettes of women portrayed with similar physical attributes from the Upper Palaeolithic, although they predate the mythological figure of Venus by millenia. These figurines were carved from soft stone, bone or ivory, or formed of clay and fired. Typical features of Venus figurines include the swollen belly, wide-set thighs, large breasts, and pronounced vulva. They are some of the earliest works of prehistoric art and may represent a Mother Goddess concept or a form of Sympathetic Magic to attract abundance.</div>
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<strong>Paleolithic Goddess Figure Spiritkeepers Stone</strong> #sk067</div>
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<strong>Size:</strong> 29mm x 23mm x 14mm thick<br />
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My creation that was chosen (see mini gallery below) is the American Bison (or buffalo) scene painted on a naturally holed fossil stone # sk 021. I discovered the forms of bison on the stone while base coating the surface with paint. It's really amazing to me how the mind's eye pulls images from imagination! So I followed the lines that were created by the layers of fossil that make up the stone. Painting it was fun but a challenge. Sealing it was just plain time consuming, but worth the effort of course. I noticed in my listing that I stated something to the effect of it being water washable with cold water and care... HA! In reality there is such a seal of quality protective coating that the stone could be dropped in a lake and have the muck scraped off 10 years later without damage to the painting! :) I still wouldn't want it displayed outdoors though. As a matter of fact, all of my stones are sealed that well. Anyway, I'm digressing, so back to the Collection.<br />
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If you're a lover of stone this Collection is worth a look! Grab a cup of coffee or tea, and browse over. It's not just the items shown either, like the stunning mirror or cool reproduction artifact ember pot, check the other items in these sellers stores too. There's a very diverse range of items. I had a good time browsing them all -- lovely creative products. Click on the mini gallery below to see the entire Collection on ArtFire. I hope you enjoy browsing it too!<br />
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</div>Treehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02887612404164533264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4295761625417004431.post-68184489980517349732011-11-23T22:15:00.001-05:002011-11-24T01:05:46.967-05:00Sumerian Inanna Spiritkeepers Stone sk061<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<strong>Sumerian Inanna <em>#sk061</em> may be available; check </strong><a href="http://www.mysticgriffin.com/spiritkeepers3.htm" target="_blank"><strong>at my home site</strong></a><strong>.</strong><br />
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In both ancient and modern cultures bear often represents the Primordial Mother energy. One reason for this is that mother bears are fierce to protect offspring. The bear is also seen as a symbol for Earth energy and dreaming as they tend to travel the depths of caves into the figurative womb of the planet; burrowing deep to hibernate. In spiritual art and Jungian studies the curious bear represents the deepest parts of the inner self consciousness, revealed through introspections self discovery. Bear is a guide to lure the seeker deeper into the portion of “The Hero’s Journey”, (see Joseph Campbell), that requires the Hero to look deeper still within the self.</div>
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*<em>Positive Aspects</em> - wisdom, strength, endurance, ingenuity, healing, nurturing, protection, introspection, imagination</div>
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*<em>Negative Aspects</em> - poor vision or lack of insight, quick temper, being nosey, indulgence, refusal to back down</div>
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Alice would have to be very tiny to follow this rabbit down the hole, but you can keep the spirit of the white rabbit with you through this miniature painted stone. The rabbit is a symbol of fertility, and that can apply to attracting an abundance of magical fertility as well as other types. Slight-of-hand magicians use the white rabbit during hat tricks, further embedding it into our collective minds as a symbol for magic. In the story, Alice in Wonderland, the white rabbit is the leader of the tale who guides us along with Alice into the magic dream world of the unconscious. </div>
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Sized at just over 1" inch long and 1/2" at the widest, it's amazing how the rock shape actually feels like an animal body including slightly raised areas that feel like leg haunches! This pebble would be a nice fetish addition to a Native American style medicine bag, or simply a light hearted addition to a desk top work space as a reminder of the magic outside of the mundane.</div>
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As above so below, this representation of the Earth Goddess seems to be saying. Sitting natural, nude, and possibly pregnant with all that the world has to offer, She holds Her right hand up in a gesture that represents the spiritual world (as Above) being present in the here and now. Her left hand rests upon the ground to show that spiritual realm present on the planet (so Below). One of the messages this Spiritkeepers Stone has to tell is that we live in a spiritual realm at all times. This pebble figure is painted on dark gray basaltic USA river rock from the Cascade Mountains<br />
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Unique pictograph like primitive goddess design with a double spiral (ying-yang) on the forehead, upraised arms, dots for the Four Elements, and Yoni triangle. This originally plain gray stone has been hand painted all the way around with a faux method to resemble lapis lazuli, and makes an excellent paperweight. Coated with durable varnish with a smooth gloss shine.<br />
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Egyptian Goddess Taweret Amulet Stone Blue Hippo<br />
Spiritkeepers™ Stone featuring the head of Egyptian Goddess Taweret, or The Great Female, hand painted on natural granite stone. The natural color of the granite can be seen on the reverse side of the painting. Each Spiritkeepers™ is unique, individually numbered, and signed with the Spiritkeepers™ sigil logo; no fillers or cutting ever used on stones. The reverse side shows the sigil, number, and the natural color of the stone. This piece is intended for indoor display - coated with durable clear varathane - and the surface is water washable with cold water and care. <br />
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SIZE: 27mm high 30mm at widest points 13mm at thickest point <br />
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Spiritkeepers™ Stone featuring the Egyptian Goddess Taweret or The Great Female. She is here depicted standing in profile holding the sa, a hieroglyph of protection similar to the ankh hieroglyph of life. The stone is shaped like a long pyramid triangle and has more detail than the pictures can show. <br />
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Egyptian Goddess Taweret Hand Painted Blue Hippo Rock; Spiritkeepers™ Stone featuring Egyptian Goddess Taweret or The Great Female. She is here depicted standing in profile holding the sa, a hieroglyph of protection similar to the ankh hieroglyph of life. <a href="http://www.mysticgriffin.com/spiritkeepers.htm">http://www.mysticgriffin.com/spiritkeepers.htm</a> <br />
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SIZE: 92mm long (about 2 1/2" inches)<br />
35mm wide<br />
15mm at thickest point<br />
guardian of women and children<br />
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fierce protector<br />
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loving household deity<br />
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* Taweret (Taueret, Taurt, Toeris, Ipy, Ipet, Apet, Opet, Reret) - The Great Female - was the ancient Egyptian goddess of maternity and childbirth, protector of women and children. Like Bes, she was both a fierce demonic fighter as well as a popular deity who guarded the mother and her newborn child. She was depicted as a combination of a crocodile, a pregnant hippopotamus standing on her hind legs with large breasts and a lion. Unlike the composite demoness Ammut, her head and body were that of the hippo, her paws were that of the lion, and her back was the back of a crocodile.<br />
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-- Taweret, British Museum Glossary<br />
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Treehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02887612404164533264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4295761625417004431.post-12077510211445390782009-11-28T21:30:00.008-05:002012-07-29T01:57:56.237-05:00A Dogs Thanksgiving Story<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Ex0_2MFw8Dc/SxHn0qzx0nI/AAAAAAAABAQ/c7wulRP7Vgs/s1600/HarvTreeBeach2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409359519479353970" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Ex0_2MFw8Dc/SxHn0qzx0nI/AAAAAAAABAQ/c7wulRP7Vgs/s200/HarvTreeBeach2.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 200px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 149px;" /></a> My old bullmastiff pal, Harvey, was a great talker. From a very early age we worked on building animal and human telepathy. Each of our three dogs at the time were excellent at mind communication, but since Harvey didn't know any better -- having started much younger than the other two -- he became a conversational pro! Months before he crossed the Rainbow Bridge we began a blog together. Before he passed I promised him I would continue to share the character of his words. The following light-hearted story is told from the perspective of a dog.<br />
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A terrible thing happened for dogs one Thanksgiving. It can certainly be a terrible thing when your people learn something new -- if you happen to be a dog. My people were being visited by the extended pack. Tree was talking with another people and I overheard the whole aweful story.<br />
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There once was a dog who went with her people to visit other people who happened to have a dog too. The dog in this story was very happy to visit the other dog. They ran together and had great fun with toys, but the other dog was much younger and stronger than the dog in our story so it sometimes made our dog very sad; She kept trying though, in the hopes that one day she'd be just as good at something as the younger dog.<br />
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Then one night, during the visit, a new thing happened. While getting ready for bed the other people patted the top of the bed -- and the other dog jumped up! Our dog in the story had never seen anything such as this before. Her people always slept alone way up on the bed. The dog in our story was never allowed on the bed. She wanted oh so very much to be just like the other dog! She ventured a little whine and offered her best cute puppy face to her people. To the surprise of the dog in our story her people patted the top of the bed too; She too was going to be allowed on the bed! SHE would finally be just like the other dog in our story! Her bottom side began to wiggle before her feet could even move. The dog in our story was so terribly excited as she jumped onto the bed! She wagged and wagged her tail in joy. She rolled on her side and wagged her tail in happiness. The dog in our story wagged and wagged her happy tail hard.<br />
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Suddenly the dog in our story let out a huge YELP! She jumped down to the safety of the floor. She tried to be happy again. She tried to wag her tail, but each effort made her yelp again in pain. Then the dog in our story tried NOT to wag her tail, but it wouldn't hold still, so she cried. Her people jumped out of the bed and rushed her to a doctor. Being very worried, they told the doctor what had happened. The doctor gave the dog in our story medicine to make her feel better and heal. In time, the dog in our story would be just fine. The the doctor then gave a good natured laugh. He explained that he'd never seen a dog get so happy that it wagged too hard; The dog in our story had sprained her tail!<br />
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My own people learned that too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. Thanksgiving turkey makes my tail wag because it's so good, but I won't wag too hard unless maybe they remember I'm thankful for leftovers!<br />
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-- written November 25, 2006 by Harvest "Harvey" the bullmastiff, with the help of his people Tree Pruitt.<br />
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*Please consider visiting the<strong> </strong><a href="http://www.bullmastiff.us/rescue/index.html"><strong>American Bullmastiff Association Rescue</strong></a><strong> </strong>to make a small donation or give a loving forever home to a darling in need! :)<br />
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This new large Spiritkeepers Stone comes with an upright brass display stand for one of a kind home decor. It features a unique landscape painting of a mother Native American Bison with morning mist steaming from her mouth while her baby buffalo calf stands by her side. It was inspired by the shapes found within the natural surface, formed by fossils & fossil imprints, so it has a great deal of texture. In some areas, especially the calf, the image seem 3-D! I painted it with washes of color and careful dry brushed layers of acrylic paint.<br />
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The type of stone is limestone, known to generate metaphysical energy, and shale created from ancient swamp silt in the Ohio Valley. The presence of fossils is said to increase creativity with the surrounding environment. Being naturally holed, this rock makes a perfect totem animal amulet.<br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-b4g2JeOxSwA/TpIXgAXYOcI/AAAAAAAACQM/379Y_-bXksM/s1600/sk021c.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" kca="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-b4g2JeOxSwA/TpIXgAXYOcI/AAAAAAAACQM/379Y_-bXksM/s200/sk021c.png" width="150" /></a>A naturally holed stone, or holey stone, is also known as the Witches Amulet or Witches Dream Shield. It is the most powerful protection amulet for the witch because it IS the presence of the Goddess Herself. The opening in the stone is the Sacred Womb of the Earth. When strung with a red string or ribbon & placed over the bed it acts as a shield against bad dreams, much like the Native American dream catcher. A holey stone may also be used for Full Moon magic by gazing at the moon through the hole.</div>
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Each Spiritkeepers™ is unique, individually numbered & signed with the Spiritkeepers™ sigil logo; no fillers or cutting ever used on stones. The reverse side shows the sigil, number & natural color of the stone. This piece is intended for indoor or protected outdoor display. Coated with durable clear varathane varnish, so the surface is water washable with cold water and care. <br />
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5XXCBTS0Erk/Trx3LbY0GgI/AAAAAAAACm8/ffTDgKTz2Yk/s1600/toth3a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nda="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5XXCBTS0Erk/Trx3LbY0GgI/AAAAAAAACm8/ffTDgKTz2Yk/s400/toth3a.jpg" width="118" /></a> The ancient Egyptian God Thoth (or Toth) was thought to be a self-begotten 'One' of his own making, and held many important attributes. It was believed that the gods would not exist without the words of Thoth, as he was the scribe of the gods and the Underworld, thus his power was nearly unlimited. Being the creator of writing he was seen as the author of all works of science, religion, magic, philosophy, and was the master of all forms of law. Thoth was a record keeper for the Underworld, wise counselor, and persuader to both humans and gods.</div>
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Usually depicted as a man with the head of an ibis, or simply the head of the bird, he was sometimes depicted as a baboon holding a crescent shaped moon because it was Thoth who directed the motions of heavenly bodies; the curve of the ibis' beak is similar to a crescent moon and baboons were observed as intelligent nocturnal creatures. This deity was associated with the moon due to its significant importance in early astrology, astronomy, and many of Egyptian society's important events were governed by the cycles of the moon. Perhaps Thoth, like the moon in the dark of night, provided illumination in the darkness of ignorance. The moon itself eventually became associated with another god and Thoth was more often associated with wisdom and writing, thus becoming the patron of scribes (writers). However, Thoths connection to the moon sustained in that magic, measurement, regulation of events, and of time itself remained associated with this most important of Egyptian deities.</div>
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The wearing or carrying of an image of this ancient animal deity certainly could call upon totem animal like aspects to gain assistance from a "Higher Power" for a wide variety of us simple humans living today. Thoth may be called upon by modern Pagans, Wiccans, and witches for assistance in writing ones own spells or rituals, especially having to do with moon magick. An author or poet of any faith may find inspiration in an image of Thoth as a simple good luck charm. Through meditation upon His image, those having legal difficulties, or social issues, may find helpful counsel from Thoth in discovering how to persuade an opponent to see things your way... if you stand in a place of truth. Modern astrologists and astronomers could also gain important insight through meditating upon an image of Thoth. Those working in the fields of personal organiser, construction, mathematics, or any field of the sciences could improve skills with the help of this god.</div>
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*Referenced and recommended reading...</div>
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Budge, E. A. Wallis. Egyptian Religion. Kessinger Publishing, 1900.</div>
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Budge, E. A. Wallis. The Gods of the Egyptians Volume 1 and 2. New York: Dover Publications, 1969</div>
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* Free images of Thoth for you to print and color <a href="http://karenswhimsy.com/ancient-egyptian-gods.shtm">http://karenswhimsy.com/ancient-egyptian-gods.shtm</a></div>
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<li><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Ex0_2MFw8Dc/Srg5ybD53yI/AAAAAAAAA1A/7hFz_nmGga8/s1600-h/anubis.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384116892941803298" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Ex0_2MFw8Dc/Srg5ybD53yI/AAAAAAAAA1A/7hFz_nmGga8/s200/anubis.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 200px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 135px;" /></a> Learn about Anubis and discover some ways this ancient deity can remain relevant in modern life through symbol and analogy. Ancient Egyptian text states that Anubis silently walked through the shadows of life and death, lurking in the dark places. It was he who deemed the deceased worthy, or not, to cross into rebirth; resurrection, enter a heavenly place. Anubis was the guardian of the dead, who greeted the souls in the Underworld, protecting them on their journey. He was watchful by day as well as by night.<br /><span style="font-size: 78%;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><br /></span></span></li>
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Anubis is the Greek name for the jackal-headed God of the Dead. In ancient Egyptian mythology his hieroglyphic name is more accurately spelled Anpu (also Anupu, Anbu, Wip, Ienpw, Inepu, Yinepu, Inpu, or Inpw). He's nearly always depicted as a man with the black or very dark blue head of a jackal. Sometimes Anubis is depicted in the full form of the jackal animal, especially in hieroglyphic writing; However, at the Temple of Ramses II in Abydos he is shown in the rare form of total human, devoid of any animal characteristics. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Ex0_2MFw8Dc/Srg4j1pX4cI/AAAAAAAAA0o/NcEAO0S1RTk/s1600-h/180px-Anubis_standing_svg.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384115542868615618" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Ex0_2MFw8Dc/Srg4j1pX4cI/AAAAAAAAA0o/NcEAO0S1RTk/s200/180px-Anubis_standing_svg.png" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 200px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 93px;" /></a>The color of Anubis' head likely served to visually link him with mummification because an embalmed body would turn black in color. Interestingly, black also represented fertility to the Egyptians, so the color choice probably serves to express Anubis' connection to rebirth in the afterlife. During the later Ptolemaic period, because their function as <em>messenger of the gods</em> were similar, Anubis came to be identified as the Greek god Hermes, becoming Hermanubis. Anubis was also sometimes associated with Sirius the Dog in heaven, and Cerberus in hell because even the Egyptians often thought of him as a dog, rather than specifically a jackal. Prayers to Anubis have been found carved on even the most ancient of tombs in Egypt, as <strong>He is one of the oldest deities of that great land.</strong><br />
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No public procession in Egypt would be conducted without a figure of Anubis to march at the head, as the "go-between" of gods and men. The ancient Egyptians swore "by the Dog" when making oaths they would not break. When pet dogs died they were mummified and buried in temples dedicated to Anubis. The reason for Anubis' canine form likely stems from behavior the ancient Egyptians themselves observed; dogs and jackals often haunted the edges of the desert, especially near the cemeteries where the dead were buried. One of the reasons such care was taken to preserve the dead with sweet smelling herbs was the belief that Anubis would check each person with his keen canine nose, and only if they smelled pure would he allow them to enter the Kingdom of the Dead.<br />
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It was thought that Anubis invented the process of making mummies, so he became the overseer of embalming and mummification, as well as escorting the deceased through the <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Ex0_2MFw8Dc/Srg5buCAQNI/AAAAAAAAA04/qGUxqCHXGnY/s1600-h/Anubissm.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384116502897115346" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Ex0_2MFw8Dc/Srg5buCAQNI/AAAAAAAAA04/qGUxqCHXGnY/s400/Anubissm.png" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 207px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 111px;" /></a>procedures for entering the underworld as the 'Opener of the Ways'. Modern day persons working in paranormal or parapsychology fields may be able to seek the assistance of this ancient deity to help guide a ghost or unwanted spirit "into the Light". Awakening the dead was also one of his functions, as he was said to appear near a mummy to rouse the soul. It may also hold true that a bold modern necromancer or Medium might be able to gain assistance from Anubis in awakening the dead, allowing them to speak for a time. Anubis was the one who purified the body of Osiris through mummification after Osiris was murdered, so it is likely at this time that Anubis gave over the title of THE "God of the Dead" as an honor to Osiris. Anubis tests the knowledge and faith of the every day mans soul by placing the heart on the scales of justice for judgment. If the heart weighs heavier than the feather of Maat (or Ma'at, the goddess of truth) Anubis feeds the soul to the demon Ammit, who destroys it utterly. This is important symbolism because, though we may have done deeds in our lives that cause a "heavy-heartedness", we can make atonement before death to literally lighten up! If an individual soul carries too much remorse or regret it cannot cross into a heavenly realm; this is doctrine found in many religions active today.<br />
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Anubis was also a warrior god, opening the way to victory for pharaoh. Modern Pagans and witches may find it helpful to call upon this aspect of the God when seeking to win legal battles, clear a path through difficult situations, or even to overcome personal difficulties. In His many forms, and indeed through many types of media, the energy of Anubis remains an active part of modern life in many countries today.<br />
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<li>See "<em>Categories</em>" at the right side for Spiritkeepers Anubis Stones past and present</li>
<li>The Book of the Dead, by Sir E. A. Wallis Budge,<br />Download ebook for free from Project Gutenberg Literary Archive <a href="http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7145">http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7145</a></li>
<li>Print and color an image of Anubis yourself at <a href="http://www.edupics.com/en-coloring-pictures-pages-photo-anubis-i12444.html">http://www.edupics.com/en-coloring-pictures-pages-photo-anubis-i12444.html</a> </li>
<li>Another coloring page <a href="http://www.coloring.ws/t.asp?b=m&t=http://www.coloring.ws/egypt/egypt5.gif">http://www.coloring.ws/t.asp?b=m&t=http://www.coloring.ws/egypt/egypt5.gif</a></li>
<li>Anubis and other deities free to use, print and color<br /><a href="http://karenswhimsy.com/egyptian-gods-goddesses.shtm">http://karenswhimsy.com/egyptian-gods-goddesses.shtm</a></li>
<li>Information <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anubis">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anubis</a></li>
<li>http://<a href="http://www.theequinest.com/anubis/">www.theequinest.com/anubis/</a></li>
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<a class="addthis_button" href="http://www.blogger.com/null" title="data:post.title" url="data:post.url"><img alt="Bookmark and Share" height="16" src="http://s7.addthis.com/static/btn/v2/lg-share-en.gif" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" width="125" /></a>Treehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02887612404164533264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4295761625417004431.post-18063262754769263432009-09-21T16:14:00.014-05:002009-10-23T21:01:23.420-05:00Egyptian Goddess TaweretA friend recently brought up the subject of fertility issues in the aspect of motherhood, not just abundance in life, so I was inspired to paint some unique Spiritkeepers™ Stones featuring the Egyptian Goddess Taweret, or <em>The Great Female</em>. Usually I pass my hand over a selection of rocks seeking the feel of energy for the image I want to create and will be lucky to find a single stone that's right for the job; in this case the blessing was a total of three pebbles volunteering to become representations of Taweret!<br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Ex0_2MFw8Dc/Srf0-zdV1II/AAAAAAAAA0I/OzJRpzM5zDs/s1600-h/sk059a.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384041239347057794" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Ex0_2MFw8Dc/Srf0-zdV1II/AAAAAAAAA0I/OzJRpzM5zDs/s320/sk059a.png" border="0" /></a>"Taweret (Taueret, Taurt, Toeris, Ipy, Ipet, Apet, Opet, Reret) - The Great Female - was the ancient Egyptian goddess of maternity and childbirth, protector of women and children. Like Bes, she was both a fierce demonic fighter as well as a popular deity who guarded the mother and her newborn child. She was depicted as a combination of a crocodile, a pregnant hippopotamus standing on her hind legs with large breasts and a lion. Unlike the composite demoness Ammut, her head and body were that of the hippo, her paws were that of the lion, and her back was the back of a crocodile." -- British Museum Glossary</div><br /><div>Some of the many aspects associated with this Goddess are as follows...<br /></div><ul><br /><li>guardian of women and children</li><br /><li>a fierce protector</li><br /><li>giver of fertility</li><br /><li>pregnancy & motherhood</li><br /><li>guide & protector through childbirth & labor</li><br /><li>a good harvest</li><br /><li>help with female sexuality</li><br /><li>magical protection</li><br /><li>ward off evil & fight demons or negative ghost spirits</li><br /><li>a guide to souls of the dead and rebirth</li><br /><li>a loving household deity</li></ul><br /><p>This Goddess is a lesser known feature character in the famous Egyptian Book of the Dead, but I've most often seen depictions of Her on everyday items a woman might use such as vanity mirrors and drinking cups. She was also an important symbol to be included on birthing blocks; wood or stone blocks women stood upon while in labor to ease delivery of the baby. Lucky babies and children in Egypt would have some sort of amulet or talisman featuring a depiction of Taweret near the bed or on worn jewelry because being comprised of both the hippopotamus and crocodile Taweret is fiercely protective of offspring! When depicted standing in profile, She's often holding the sa, which is a hieroglyph of protection similar to the ankh hieroglyph of life. She was an important deity in Her day, and I feel that Her energy if called upon today could offer comfort and magical assistance to a woman in need.</p><p>The Taweret Spiritkeepers™ Stones I painted are currently available in my Etsy.com <strong><a href="http://www.curiocastle.etsy.com/">Curio Castle</a></strong> store, but if you're opposed to becoming a member of a shopping site you are welcome to contact me for direct purchase (Contact link tab). Make sure to include a return email address when contacting me so that I can get back to you with ease. If you stop by the store, I do hope you'll enjoy browsing the Taweret and many other one of a kind stones I have to offer!</p><p>* Taweret & other Egyptian deities to print & color yourself<br /><a href="http://karenswhimsy.com/egyptian-gods-goddesses.shtm">http://karenswhimsy.com/egyptian-gods-goddesses.shtm</a></p><p></p><p>* <strong>The Book of the Dead</strong>, <em>by Sir E. A. Wallis Budge<br /></em>Download ebook for <strong>free</strong> from Project Gutenberg Literary Archive <a href="http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7145">http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7145</a></p><br /><div><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>Painted stone art work images, unless otherwise credited, copyright Tree Pruitt. Totem animal text information may not be used for profit.</em></span></div><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><div><a expr:addthis:title='data:post.title' expr:addthis:url='data:post.url' class='addthis_button'><img src="http://s7.addthis.com/static/btn/v2/lg-share-en.gif" width="125" height="16" alt="Bookmark and Share" style="border:0"/></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/250/addthis_widget.js#pub=treepruitt"></script></div><br /><!-- AddThis Button END -->Treehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02887612404164533264noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4295761625417004431.post-74002810453422531112009-08-28T16:39:00.010-05:002009-10-23T21:02:56.276-05:00Painted Goddess Fossils & Pebbles<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Ex0_2MFw8Dc/SphRY-W-CNI/AAAAAAAAAxg/-p_w7tw6Iec/s1600-h/sk048_thumb.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375135644764735698" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 157px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Ex0_2MFw8Dc/SphRY-W-CNI/AAAAAAAAAxg/-p_w7tw6Iec/s400/sk048_thumb.png" border="0" /></a> I've had a lot of fun painting several new stones featuring representations of the Goddess. The example shown at the left is <a href="http://www.mysticgriffin.com/goddessfossils.htm">stone #sk048</a>, and the image includes a pencil to show how perfectly sized these new pebbles are for tucking into a pocket, pouch or medicine fetish bag. I've also painted some that are not fossil, and some of those come with a hand sewn leather storage pouch! As always, each is unique and only worked on when the energy is positive for best metaphysical flow. They make wonderful amulets for fertility, to increase creativity, or to rest upon a personal altar top as a symbol of feminine goddess energy; Some could even be wire wrapped as your own jewelry supply! Being tiny and affordable they also make great additions to a gift for a Pagan or Wiccan friend.<br /><br />These stones, and others, can be purchased at my site, <a href="http://www.mysticgriffin.com/spiritkeepers.htm">Realm of the Mystic Griffin</a>, where there are special pages just for Spiritkeepers™ or my Etsy.com <a href="http://www.curiocastle.etsy.com/">Curio Castle Shoppe</a>. I'll be adding more varieties soon, such as realistic full nude Earth Mother Goddess and two very special miniature paintings of the historical Moon Goddess Inanna, so please do browse by again!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>All art work images, unless otherwise credited, copyright Tree Pruitt. Text information may not be used for profit. Information about hand painted Spiritkeepers™ stones & shells by WWAO artist, Tree Pruitt.</em></span><br /><br /><a class="addthis_button" title="data:post.title" url="data:post.url"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" height="16" alt="Bookmark and Share" src="http://s7.addthis.com/static/btn/v2/lg-share-en.gif" width="125" /></a><br /><script src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/250/addthis_widget.js#pub=treepruitt" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button END -->Treehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02887612404164533264noreply@blogger.com0