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Isis Pendant (sm) – Sterling Silver

adminjosh — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 23:10:37 +0000

Isis, goddess of rebirth is one of the most familiar images of empowered and utter femininity. Born on the first day between the first years of creation, she was adored by her human followers. Unlike other Egyptian goddesses, Isis spent time among her people, teaching them the skills of reading and agriculture.

More than any other of the ancient Egyptian goddesses, Isis embodied the characteristics of all the lesser goddesses that preceded her. As the personification of the “complete female”, Isis is also known as “The One Who Is All”, Isis Panthea (“Isis the All Goddess”), and the “Lady of Ten Thousand Names”.

Hand cast in sterling silver, our
Isis Pendant
is a traditional depiction of her as a winged deity.

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The Wise One Pendant – Sterling Silver

adminjosh — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 21:35:37 +0000

We have stories to tell, stories that provide wisdom about the journey of life. What more have we to give one another than our ‘truth’ about our human adventure as honestly and as openly as we know how?
– Rabbi Saul Rubin

Medieval Europe was, for the most part, a patriarchal society. An intelligent woman was often shunned, considered to be a witch. This knowledge, this wisdom was oftentimes centered on the healing arts – on the use of herbal medicines and serving as the village midwife. Skills in the healing arts were passed from woman to woman through the stories they told.

The Wise One Pendant shows a witch with flowing hair, in traditional dress, holding her broom. Ancient healers, wise women, midwives, and sorceresses are called forth in this piece.

Hand cast in sterling silver,
The Wise One Pendant
honors the witches of today and those of the past.
It is a celebration of the wisdom of witches.

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Witch Healer Pendant – Sterling Silver

adminjosh — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 20:38:12 +0000

In medieval Europe a ‘witch’ was often a wise person, usually a wise woman – one who was skilled in the healing arts. She may have had knowledge of ancient herbal medicines and was often a midwife as well. Her religious beliefs, if she had any, were more often than not a faith based on the ancient environment which surrounded her and thus she had a supreme belief in, and respect for Nature. Her faith lay in the sun, the moon, the forest, and in all livings creatures. She also had a special reverence for the seasons of the year and the seasonal festivals celebrating the change in the weather and the harvesting of crops.

Today, we are again seeing these witches in our midst. They are the herbalists, midwives and witch-priestesses who heal our spirits, bodies and hearts. Our Witch Healer Pendant is perfect for celebrating this tradition. A charming cloaked figure moves through the fog, bringing her cauldron and herbs. She is a healer, a guardian of ordinary folks. The pendant honors this much respected person, the midwife who brings babies safely into the world; the healer who is knowledgeable about herbs, ointments, and potions; the wise woman who people turn to in times of trouble, disease and sadness.

This beautiful
Witch Healer Pendant
is hand cast in sterling silver and serves as a celebration of witch healers past and present.

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Witch’s Full Moon Journey Pendant – Sterling Silver

adminjosh — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 20:31:46 +0000

When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the creator.
– Mohandas Gandhi

In medieval Europe a witch was often a wise woman – one who was skilled in the healing arts. She may have had knowledge of ancient herbal medicines and was often a midwife as well. Her religious beliefs, if she had any, were more often than not based on the ancient environment which surrounded her and thus she had a supreme belief in, and respect for Nature. Her faith lay in the sun, the moon, the forest, and in all livings creatures. She also had a special reverence for the seasons of the year and the seasonal festivals celebrating the change in the weather and the harvesting of crops.

Before the advent of street lights most night travel had to be done by the full moon so these women were often seen traveling by the full moon. Journeying by the full moon would help the witch to reclaim her gifts, talents, and abilities and to renew her skills using the healing power of the full moon.

Hand cast in sterling silver, our
Witch’s Full Moon Journey Pendant
honors the journeys that these wise women undertook
to bring their healing powers to the people they served.

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Witch Flying Free Pendant – Sterling Silver

adminjosh — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 20:25:03 +0000

During medieval times brooms were a symbol of female domesticity. Women would often push her broom up the chimney or prop it outside the door to show to callers and neighbors that she was out of the house. It was an easy step to believe that witches, who purportedly could fly, would use their most common tool and soar up the chimney on it. Soon the broom became intrinsically linked with witches. In modern times, brooms are reminders of the power and unlimited possibilities of the Wiccan path.

The Witch Flying Free Pendant depicts a delightful chubby little witch with her cloak streaming behind her. The pendant gives a feeling of freedom and it serves as a reminder of the powers of magic and freedom that are in the essence of a witch’s heart.

Beautifully sculpted and hand cast in sterling silver, the
Witch Flying Free Pendant
is truly wonderful for any Wiccan or Witchy person to wear and enjoy.

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Vinca Venus Goddess Pendant – Sterling Silver

adminjosh — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 17:08:29 +0000

Vinca art dates back to ~ 5,000 BC from the area which is now known as Yugoslavia. Although similar to Cycladic art in expression and execution they feature a more realistic approach to body styling. They feature full figured hips and mature breasts. Vinca statues are oftentimes armless, with legs merged into a solid base.

Our Vinca Venus Pendant is sculpted in the style of Vinca art. This pendant depicts her unique beauty in an ancient and unique art style.

The Vinca Venus Pendant is a simple yet strikingly elegant pendant. Her raised triangle vulva is reminiscent of the feminine generative powers – her raised breasts honor the sustenance and nourishment that the Goddess provides.

Hand cast in sterling silver, the
Vinca Venus Pendant
honors the wisdom and strengths of our distant past

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He Who Creates from His Heart Pendant – Sterling Silver

adminjosh — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 00:06:57 +0000

Spirals evoke a multitude of meanings but all relate to some aspect of life be it creation or humanity. The number of lines a spiral contains can relate to the belief structure of the community – 3 can mean the trinity, 4 the elements. Spirals can be representative of the spiritual paths that have been taken or of time – how time (or the journey) continues forward but continually wraps back upon itself.

Our He Who Creates from His Heart Pendant is great for the man who desires to connect with the power of his emotions, inner visions and humanity. As the male counterpart to our Spiral Goddess, this pendant symbolizes positive, healing, dynamic, male energy.

For too long, men have been isolated from their own emotions and their own intuition. This pendant is a reminder that every man can be strong, kind, courageous and compassionate without losing who he is.

The He Who Creates from His Heart Pendant
is hand cast in sterling silver and features a 5mm stone held above his head.

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Spiral Goddess Pendant (Small) – Sterling Silver

adminjosh — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 23:27:34 +0000

“She Who Creates from Her Own Source” represents reclaiming that part of yourself that is deep within – the power and magic at your core. It then encourages you to allow that part of yourself to into the world. It is your human essence, the best and most powerful part of yourself, claim it and let yourself shine!

The Spiral Goddess Pendant is a powerful reminder that you are a person of unlimited possibilities. On the back of the large Spiral Goddess is a small ritual space with a tree, a small unexpected sanctuary. Allow your conscious self to be projected into it and then breathe slowly and deeply, centering yourself.

Hand cast in Sterling Silver,
Our Small Spiral Goddess Pendant
is ideal for children or for those who prefer smaller pendants.

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Spiral Goddess Pendant – Sterling Silver

adminjosh — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 23:15:46 +0000

The Spiral Goddess Pendant is a powerful reminder that you are a person of unlimited possibilities. On the back of the large Spiral Goddess is a small ritual space with a tree, a small unexpected sanctuary. Allow your conscious self to be projected into it and then breathe slowly and deeply, centering yourself.

Cast in Sterling Silver,
The Spiral Goddess Pendant
(a contemporary Goddess archetype) was created by Abby Willowroot in 1978.

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Snake Wisdom Pendant – Sterling Silver

adminjosh — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 22:38:58 +0000

Snake represents wisdom, rebirth, initiation and resurrection. The shedding of the snake’s skin symbolizes transmutation, the ability to alter one’s appearance, nature and form. Some cultures believed that the skin had magical properties – drawing thorns from the body, attracting luck and preventing fires.

Our Snake Wisdom Pendant is smooth and flowing, reminding its wearer of their need to shed that which no longer serves them; old habits, past hurts, and anything that isn’t wanted / needed to be carried into the future.

This serpentine pendant is hand cast in sterling silver.

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