Sylvia Rose
Cosimo Ruggeri: Prophecies from the Dark
Cosimo Ruggeri is an Italian astrologer , alchemist, haruspex , favorite and advisor to the queen regent of France, Catherine de Medici....
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Sylvia Rose
Aug 314 min read
Jungian Numerology & Number Meanings
Numerology, the mystical study of numbers and their meanings, empowers people for centuries. A prominent figure in psychology and...
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Sylvia Rose
Aug 196 min read
Elixir Vitae: Giambattista della Porta
In the European alchemical tradition, the elixir vitae or elixir of life is associated with the philosopher's stone. Legend has it...
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Sylvia Rose
Jul 263 min read
Natural Magic of the Renaissance
Natural magic is a type of Renaissance magic, working directly with forces inherent in nature, as in physics, compared to ceremonial...
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Sylvia Rose
Jul 224 min read
Agathodaemon: Fire, Silver & Alchemy
Agathodaemon (Agathodiamon) is an alchemist of ancient Alexandria. A snake god protector of the sparkling port city bears the same name....
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Sylvia Rose
Jun 175 min read
Prima Materia: Elements of Alchemy
The prima materia, materia prima or first matter of alchemy and philosophy is the omnipresent substance needed to create the...
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Sylvia Rose
Jun 84 min read
Magic of the Circle: Spirituality & Lore
The circle is a magical place. With no beginning or end the circle is infinity. Circles hold or contain magic and spiritual energies. The...
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Sylvia Rose
Mar 304 min read
Pentagram: Drudenfuß, Five Point Star
The pentagram or Drudenfuß (Drude's Foot) is a protective sign or talisman with the power to repel malevolent magic associated with...
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Sylvia Rose
Mar 294 min read
Periwinkle: Magic & Medicine of Europe
Periwinkle is a flowering plant also called witches' herb and graveyard plant. A member of the Vinca genus, periwinkle is native to...
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Sylvia Rose
Mar 195 min read
Magic: Heka & the Ka in Ancient Egypt
Heka is the god of magic and magical power. His name is the Egyptian word for 'magic'. It also pertains to cult practice. Heka (Hike,...
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Sylvia Rose
Feb 34 min read
Dream Interpretation (Oneiromancy) - Mesopotamia
Dreams and dream meanings are a large part of the spiritual life of ancients. Oneiromancy or dream interpretation clarifies the dream....
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Sylvia Rose
Feb 33 min read
Mamu - Sumerian Goddess of Dreams
Mamu (Mamud) is a goddess of dreams in ancient Mesopotamia. Daughter of dawn goddess Aya and sun god Shamash (Utu), she may be called the...
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Sylvia Rose
Jan 254 min read
Kamrushepa: Hittite Goddess of Magic
Kamrushepa (Kamrušepa) is a Luwian and Hittite goddess of medicine and magic. She's the wife of Sun God Tiwaz and plays an important role...
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Sylvia Rose
Oct 18, 202310 min read
Alchemy: Science, Philosophy, Magic
Alchemy rises from inquiring minds . Golden Ages of alchemy appear in Greco-Roman Alexandria , medieval Islam and the Renaissance ....
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Sylvia Rose
Sep 29, 20234 min read
Herbology & Lore: Rowan (Mountain Ash)
The Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) is easily recognized by its generous offerings of bright red berries. Also known as mountain ash, Rowan is a...
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Sylvia Rose
Sep 28, 20237 min read
Hags in Germanic Myth & Folklore
Hags in folklore are old women associated with magic. They can be witches, demons, queens, crones or nature spirits, kindly or hateful....
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Sylvia Rose
Sep 19, 20234 min read
Caraway Spice - Herbology & Folklore
Caraway (Carum carvi) is a cooking and medicinal herb with a pungent anise taste, known for its strong spicy fruits, called seeds. It's...
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