While I was driving yesterday, I thought of a question.  This may be
simplistic, but I'm curious anyhow.

There is a lot of talk about affinities for certain stones, metals, etc.

I have certain types of things I like, such as cut crystal and pewter.
I don't know if I'd say I had an "affinity" for it, as I don't use it
for anything in particular, except I really like to look at it and hold it.

I don't know how much any of the "new age" or "paranormal" stuff applies
to me directly, as I sort of believe it, but couldn't ever picture
myself practicing any of it.

But back to the question:  from the point of view of people who DO
use crystals, minerals, etc.  would these intense preferences for 
certain materials (used in decorative items) have any particular
significance?

Sorry to be a bit wordy, but I wanted to make sure I had the question 
asked correctly.

109 responses total.

Welcome, Brenda.
Only one person's opinion, but certainly, your body/mind (or whatever) knows
what you need, or what works for you.  It might be that you tend to need the
grounding or insulating ("sound"proofing?) effect of the lead in pewter and 
cut crystal.  I sometimes find those materials almost physically uncomfortable
if I'm doing intense magical work, since they do not transmit a strong, steady
flow of energy.  As to "significance", dunno- in what way?  Personal: of 
course, but hard for anyone else to state for SURE what it is.  Cosmic: I
don't think so, but I'm rather a pragmatist.
Anyone else? 
(Arwen might have some interesting notions when she gets back.)

i guess i'll add my question to the rest.  i tend to alternate between not
wearing/liking anything, and gold, and silver.  (not at the same time,
sometimes gold, sometimes silver, usually with a period of nothing
between.) also, i often like shaped pewter.  what are the characterisics
of these, and why the periods of liking none?  (they are not quite periods
of aversion, but more periods when wearing/holding/being around these
ornaments doesn't occure to me.)  also, i am constantly in the company of
some type of computerized object.  (even my watch is one.)  does this mean
i have an affinity to silicone?  <G>

hmm...

Um...gee, thanks Kami! <g>  I think that metals help conduct energy
and silver is goddess oriented and gold is god oriented.  Copper is also
a favorite of the god.  I am not thinking clearly so I will try to
add more on this later.  Hi Brenda!

I find silver restful, and like copper because I'm an energy junky.  Gold is a
bit heavy and inert for me oftentimes, although I did have a ring I used as
a sort of long-term battery or storage of memories/focus.

I find silver energizing and gold just doesn't feel right.  I am not a sun 
person at all and get most of my revving up from the moon.
Kami, art thou a sun goddess? <G>

If I can't afford silver or gold will plated do?

Absolutely!

I had any idea for a ring that I will prob. eventually make (when I get the
&&& for material).  It's rather simply...it is a braid of three
different metlas...I don't remember HOW the idea came to me...but the
logic that I remember (and thefact that I can't forget it) seem to
tell that maybe I DIDN'T think of it (if ya' knowhutImean)
anywho the three metals are 1) gold  2) silver  3)iron
weird, ne?

Not weird.  Gold=sun   Silver=moon  Iron=stars(meteorites)
Very interseting!

i have a ring that's copper, brass, and sterling silver.  I used to 
wear it all the time, but the copper turns my finger green :(

Brenda, try painting the side that touches your finger with clear
nail polish.  Works like a *ahem* charm! <giggle>

<brighn calls for the pun police>

weeeeeeooooooooweeeeeeeeooooooooweeeeeeeoooooooo
someone called the pun police?

Yes sir...my twin did.  He feels that my entry of 8-19-94 19:06
violates the Pun Code as estqablished under Article 33, section 9
chapter 5 verse 7 words 6through 67

Pun tax, pun tax!!!  

I like that, Jeremy.  Hm, another interpretation might be 
gold= outflowing, silver=inward, iron=ground

or, gold=gods silver=other "critters" (spirits, elves, whatever) iron=human

Arwen, I don't think you can call someone who is rather heat intolerant a
sun goddess... I rather prefer moonlight.  I just happen to be a bit of an
energy junky, and copper (like amber) carries a hell of a charge.

Ok, sugar...I will accept energy junky!  :->

no 12 step program? no zinc as a methadone equivalent?  What a relief <g>

I prefer the 12 step -10 program.....
that way you get to do the two-step
<arwen ducks from the expected onslaught of pun police calls>

curiouser and curiouser (as Alice said).  I'm gettng very interested in
the different aspects of metals and gems.  would anyone be willing
to talk to me via email or ytalk?  I'd be intersted in having some
of my own prefernces explained to me.

thanks

e-mail me at your own risk!!!  I will always respond :->
check out the scruples item that relates to unsolicited mail.

well, i'm now looking for a personal orniment that i can wear more or less
constantly, and i havn't seen anything.  what do i do now that the art
fair is over?

Go to the Ren Fai on Sunday at noon with me and Brighn and whomeverelse
we drag along?

hey!  that sounds like a grexpedition in the making!  Shall we?

heh.  who's going to pay my way?  ;)

Not me,dear...sorry....Kami...I will definitely be there and posssibly
with a friend and her 3 and a half year old Amanda.
not te  mention Brighn etc.
,

looks promising.  Brenda, where are you?

where is it?

It is in Holly which is just east of Flint.

I'm not sure of dad will let me go, but I'll try.  Details?

Anyhoo, back to the original topic.
To me
Gold=worldly things.
Silver=Spiritual things.

Hey is this Ren Fest idea still inthe making?  Sunny and I might go 
on Sunday!!  Maybe we should make it a grexpedition!!

Could someone gimme a ride to it? I'd be willing to contribute gas money among
other things. Do you have to be in coustom to participate<sp>?

definite grexpedition.  The boys and I are going with Brett and Dona, so
cant offer rides.  Sorry.  Who else has a car?  Sun, can you get the use
of yours?  and take anyone else? 
You don't have to be in costume, but sometimes it's fun.  Most of what we
have is quite early- pre 13th century, but if anyone wants to borrow, 
we can cobble something together.  I plan to go onthe Saturday walk, so you
can talk to me then, too.
Looks like we are leaving (from my house?) about 10:AM, to meet Arwen and
Brighn near the front gate about noon.  Bring money...:)

Kami, do you know how much cash it is this year?  Also, I might not
be able to do the Grex walk this Saturday.  Showing up for lunch
is more likely, though.

Kami-   I don't know about sun and her car, she is supposed to call me
tonight, and let me know.

I have one seat in muy car leaving from Lansing unless I can
get a ride with Brighn and his wife Valerie.  I think it is around 12 or 13 to
get  in Brett.  This will be fun...Misti says she is coming as well!!!

Gods, zi've neveer been to the Ren fair!

Bhell- YOU should come to this one!!!

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