Egyptian God Thoth



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.

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.



Spiritkeepers™ Stone #sk056 shown above.



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.

*Referenced http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thoth

*Referenced and recommended reading...

Budge, E. A. Wallis. Egyptian Religion. Kessinger Publishing, 1900.

Budge, E. A. Wallis. The Gods of the Egyptians Volume 1 and 2. New York: Dover Publications, 1969

* Free images of Thoth for you to print and color http://karenswhimsy.com/ancient-egyptian-gods.shtm

Painted stone art work images, unless otherwise credited, copyright Tree Pruitt. Totem animal text information may not be used for profit.

Emperor Penguin Family Set

Hand painted realistic wildlife details!

The new Emperor Penguin Family Group is a set of 5 painted rocks; four beach pebble (jasper, agate, basalt) birds rest upright for display in natural grooves in the flat silica background stone. The baby Penguin is the world's smallest Spiritkeepers Stone to date at only 1/2" long by 1/4" wide! The largest bird in set is 1" by 2/4" and they are fun to play with because the scene can be changed! The set is a true unique creation of 3-D art. Each piece is individually signed with the Spiritkeepers sigil and numbered.


The shapes of the tiny pebbles inspired this set. I'd collected an interesting group of flat little stones, and had them together for quite some time. One day they caught my eye as a "family" and should stay together; hence the first Spiritkeepers set of any kind. I'd been saving the flat background rock for a long time. I thought of it right away as a perfect setting for the birds to rest upon. The scratched up surface the stone had to begin with reminded me of the way penguins will scratch out a walking path. It's a lot of fun playing with the pebbles, moving and changing the scene, and I think the set would be great stress relief at the office desk; certainly a unique conversation piece, and a perfect way to keep the spirit of a personal totem animal with you in the real world!
Visit my home site, Realm of the Mystic Griffin, to read original totem animal meaning for Emperor Penguin.


Slide on over to my Curio Castle Etsy store to see different photos and purchase this set at this time.
*Curio Castle Shoppe http://www.curiocastle.etsy.com/

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.

Emperor Penguin Spiritkeepers Fossil Shard

Spiritkeepers Stone #sk040

SOLD

A realistic, depiction of an Emperor Penguin graces this new Spiritkeepers Stone. It is a hand painted, unique original design created from the natural forms of the rock itself. This piece can be displayed as tiny decorative art, carried in a pouch or medicine bag, added to a personal altar, or used as jewelry supply for a wire wrapped pendant. Sized at 2" x 1 1/4" x 1/4" inches. (Details show much better in person; it was difficult to photograph due to the varied forms and reflections.) Comes with printed certificate; check my Etsy Curio Castle for availability. See the listing also for original metaphysical totem animal information.

*HISTORY OF THIS STONE:
Spiritkeepers are generally rocks that are whole and unbroken, mainly so that it's clear I don't changes the natural shapes, (my own little rule). This particular piece of stone was a bit different. Being a conglomeration of fossils, the stone was whole at one time. Nature, however, found an interesting way of altering the shape when my former studio was rocked by an earthquake. Having been in my personal collections, the stone was broken by falling household debris. In my metaphysical opinion there was, at that time, a shift in the energy of the now stone shard. There seemed to be an electric like spark, near to an excitement, to the energy. Indeed, there is a heavy amount of quartz in the stone, a known energy generator, and the crystals of fossilized creatures can be seen along the broken edge in lovely tones of blue gray.

*About the Animal:
The Emperor Penguin is perhaps best known, recently, for the animated motion picture, "Happy Feet", involving the metaphysical concept of soul-mates. Emperor Penguins make a sequence of journeys, as adults, each year in order to mate and to feed their offspring. Emperor couples are known to court each other and recognize one another by their unique calls, having a wide range of vocalizations. The Emperor Penguin is the tallest and heaviest of all living penguin species and is found only in Antarctica. Like all penguins, it is flightless, with a streamlined body and flipper like wings for a marine lifestyle. The lifespan is typically 20 years in the wild, but some individuals may live to as much as 50 years of age.

The following was referenced for Emperor Penguin http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Penguin




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.

New Stones Listed; Fox, Eagle, Bear, Dolphin

Just yesterday the garden yielded a few rocks that called out to be painted -- to do a little spiritual work perhaps. That brought to mind several Spiritkeepers that hadn't been listed yet for sale in my Etsy store. So based upon that inner guidance, I've listed several brand new stones! Some familiar favorite animals have popped up this time. I'm not entirely thrilled with the quality of my photographs, in all cases, but I am sure you'll be thrilled with the detail and care an in-person look will reveal.

Grizzly Bear #034 is curled up watching out for you from a granite pebble, Red Fox #031 and Bald Eagle Feather #030 are both painted on branch coral fossil, and Minoan Dolphin #020 on Pacific Ocean basalt would make a perfect paper weight for holding down spells at the altar or enchant bills on the desk top. I've personally encountered a real life example of each of these animals at one point; but my dolphins were in Florida and not Crete.
Some of the smaller stones are excellent to wire wrap as jewelry pendants, and it pleases me to offer them to other artists. Of corse, if a buyer would like to have a certain piece wrapped I can do so in brass, copper, or sterling silver, at this time, for a reasonable additional fee. Those same stones would also be perfect for a mo-jo medicine bag, and psst -- I can make those out of hand sewn leather too! The important thing is that if you feel a certain stone call to you then I'd like us all to be happy; lay away plan is available and custom requests considered.
I hope you enjoy viewing these new rocks in the Spiritkeepers collection!

Below, Brown Grizzly Bear #034

Minoan Dolphin #020

Red Fox #031 branch coral fossil

Bald Eagle Feather #030

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.