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Fluorite with Fluorapatite Kara-Oba W Deposit, Betpakdala Desert, Karagandy Province, Kazakhstan, Asia

I sometimes joke that I have it easy in the lapidary & rockhounding world because as a young woman I can approach just about anyone and be assured of getting their help. Older men who won’t share info with one another don’t see me as potential competition, they see me as someone they want to impress. Playing the ‘slightly naive but pleasant and curious white girl’ card has helped me learn a ton about the hobby, get help with equipment, learn about material I’m finding, etc. I can walk up to any booth at a show. I can handle material, ask questions, get contact info for followup on assistance with old or broken equipment, build a client list for purchasing, etc. without a second thought. I can also stop my car, get out with a hammer and a bag, and road-hunt in the ditch without anyone bothering me. I can stop near other rockhounds, have a chat, give folks directions to better places, without people being afraid of me or defensive about why I’m approaching them.

I’m a young white woman with a big toothy grin and a meter of blond hair. No one’s afraid of me. No one thinks twice about me. No one assumes anything about me. People tell me my smile is nice. They look me in the eye and treat me with respect.

There are very very few black folks in lapidary hobby in my area.

Part of that is because of Oregon’s horrifically long-lasting ‘sundown’ laws that prevented black land ownership and settlement from the mid-1800′s through early 1900′s. But I’m going to guess it’s also because the response to a black man walking through a rock & gem show, handling material and asking questions, or stopping on a roadside and walking around with a big hammer and a backpack, or approaching a group of folks out hounding and asking what they’re up to and why, is very, very different than when I do it. I’m becoming more and more aware of the homogeneity in lapidary hobby as I walk through shows and interact with the hobby’s online presence. I don’t know what to do about that, and I know the undercurrent of racism and distrust that persists in rural areas isn’t doing anything to encourage outdoor engagement and exploration among the black community.

A white girl in the woods is collecting crystals. A black man in the woods… I am so sorry, but people probably don’t assume he’s collecting crystals.

We’re not at a point in my county COVID-wise, and I’m not at a point socially, where I can offer to lead a field trip for folks who want to explore and get into the hobby in a safe and invitational environment. I don’t even know if that would help, if it’s something people want. But it’s about all I could offer in a zip code where the only black residents are my neighbor’s two adopted sons (who do go rockhounding with me!) I know the neighbors and the neighborhood, and if I can outline a good field trip on public land, I’m willing to leverage that “curious harmless white girl” status to provide access for folks who’d be more comfortable with a local guide their first time out, the same way I prefer to go with a group or a local guide when I’m out in an unfamiliar landscape. Is that a way to use this white privilege for other people’s benefit? I don’t know.

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Column Base, Metropolitan Museum of Art: Cloisters

The Cloisters Collection, 1925 Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY Medium: Stone

http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/470941

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My fluorite from @bekkathyst arrived!!!! It’s so so gorgeous, no amount of words or pictures will ever do it justice. It has so much personality! Thank you, bekkathyst!

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Daily Magick

Today we will be looking at Aragonite

Aragonite Associations

Zodiac - Capricorn

Element - Earth

Typical colours - Colourless, white, yellow, blue, green

Meanings - Truth, emotional stability, mental stability, understanding, perception

Aragonite is a stabilising stone that centres and grounds physical energies, being useful in time of stress. It helps to prepare for meditation and stabilises spiritual development. It provides insight into the causes of problems and situations. Aragonite aids concentration and brings tolerance and flexibility to the mind. It teaches acceptance and patience, especially helpful to those who feel they have too much responsibility. Aragonite provides strength and support, helping to combat anger and emotional stress.

Aragonite is attuned to the Earth Goddess, encouraging conservation and recycling. It is a reliable earth-healer and grounding stone. Aragonite transforms geopathic stress.

Aragonite brings warmth to the extremities. It combats deficiencies in Vitamins A and D. Aragonite combats dis-ease and can stop night twitches and muscle spasms. It also helps with general aches and pains.

Yellow Aragonite - Solar Plexus Chakra

(Note: This being said, if you are suffering from a condition or are in pain please consult a doctor or mental health professional.)

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BEST WITCHY BOOKS FOR THE BEGINNER WITCH

Buckland’s Complete Book Of Witchcraft - This book is a most have in every Wiccan’s (If you are) collection because of how informative it is. I highly recommend this book to really every witch who hasn’t read it yet.

The Modern Guide to Witchcraft: Your Complete Guide to Witches, Covens, and Spells - This book is a nice add to a baby witches collection, for how simple of a read it is. Not to mention how aesthetically pleasing it is.

Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner - This book is also a very nice read, it has a perfect amount of information where you wont get information overload too quickly. Its unbiased and offers a great first start to starting the craft.

Wicca: by Harmony Nice - If you are a complete newbie to Wicca or the craft, then this is the book for you. This book is easy to swallow, and offers easy to understand information for newbies without being too difficult to process.

Of Witchcraft and whimsy - I think this is the book for newbies who want to seek the more modern practices of witchcraft. This is a book that focuses more on the craft than Wicca itself. It is also complete with plenty of unique and fun spells perfect for beginner level.

Pastel Spells - A perfect book for newbies looking to try out spells of all types at a beginner level.

The Green Witch - Perfect for a beginning green witch, this book is complete with all the basics of Green magick complete with the correspondences of herbs and food, recipes, and basic practices and morals of a green witch.

Spellcrafting: Strengthen the Power of Your Craft by Creating and Casting Your Own Unique Spells - Perfect for a new witch looking to formulate their own unique spells.

The Modern Herbal Dispensatory: A Medicine-Making Guide - Perfect for new witches looking to expand their knowledge on herbalism.

The Modern Witchcraft Guide to Magickal Herbs: Your Complete Guide to the Hidden Powers of Herbs - Beautifully illustrated guide to herbs and their magickal properties.

The Witch’s Herbal Apothecary:Rituals & Recipes for a Year of Earth Magick and Sacred Medicine Making - Perfect for the beginning witch interested in herbalism, ands its all around a pretty little book.

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xoxo, Angel