Merry and Bright

One of a kind"The seed burrs all with laughter crackOn featherweed and jimson;And leaves that should be dressed in blackAre all decked out in crimson.A butterfly goes winging by;A singing bird comes after;And Nature, all from earth to sky,Is bubbling o'er with laughter."     from Merry Autumn by Paul Laurence DunbarSapphire briolettes are suspended in sunset hues. In Vedic Astrology, they are sacred to Jupiter, the Greater Benefic and patron of magnanimity. They elevate the mood and nurture a perspective of optimism. Garnet is renowned as a stone of manifestation. It reinforces conviction and moves material reality into alignment with one’s desire. At once grounding and stimulating, it empowers the root chakra and raises kundalini energy. It enlivens primal force and offers staunch support against malaise. Citrine ignites the solar plexus chakra and facilitates authentic self-expression. It sparkles with confidence and clarity, availing itself to optimal success. Carnelian is physicall