Temple of Ancient Wisdom

06/02/2026

Amethyst

The oldest evidence of the usage of amethyst was found in the found in the tomb of the first dynasty pharaoh of Djer (or Sekhty) which was dated roughly around 3,000 B.C.E. In the ancient Greek and Roman era amethyst was worn in a ring of bronze to protect the wearer against evil. I was also believed to be the stone that would ward off the intoxication effects of Bacchus the god of wine and pleasure. It was also on the breastplate of high priest Aaron (Exodus 39:12) and it was the stone of one of the 12 tribes of Israel.

Amethyst vibes with the planets Jupiter and Neptune, along with the elements of Water and Air. It can be used with in dream work, help in healing addiction, general healing, increasing psychic awareness, peaceful vibes, protection against thieves, working for love, courage, or happiness. The best part of this stone is that it is a highly spiritual stone with no side effects.

Wearing amethyst close to your skin can increase a sense of calm and peace. Keeping a tumbled piece of amethyst with your divination tools will help sharped your psychic senses and increase your wisdom. If you are having issues with sleeping place a piece of amethyst under your pillow to improve the quality of your sleep. For a situation where you may need courage tumbled amethyst (courage and happiness), bloodstone (courage and strength), and tiger’s eye (protection and courage).

For when you travel create a travel pouch spell to keep homesickness away. Use a brown (grounding and courage) or orange (luck and confidence) drawstring bag. Place a coin as an offering for safe passage in the bag. But when you reach your destination find a place (donation box, fountain, etc) dispose of the coin. Add a personal item such as warn jewelry, hair or nail clippings, or a photo. Place tumbled malachite (to ease jet lag and to protect drivers), tiger’s eye (protection and confidence), and amethyst (calm and peaceful vibes). Add a sage leaf (to encourage wise decisions) and rosemary (to enhance the energies of the stones) into the bag. Place the pouch in your luggage, carryon bag, or in your vehicle.

Comment how you use amethyst in your practice.

06/01/2026

A meditation practice can be frustrating at first but keep trying eventually you will start to see the benefits.

Comment your favorite meditation tip below.

05/31/2026

Full Moon in Sagittarius
May 31, 2026

Tonight is a Full Blue Micro Moon in Sagittarius. There is a lot of energy in this moon that you can use for your practice. So, let’s break it down. First is the blue moon, this is when more than one full moon happens in a month. The energy with a blue moon can be emotionally charged and have twice the energetic punch. A micro moon is when the moon is greater than 405,000 km from the Earth. The energy from this is thought to be gentler than a normal full moon. Sagittarius energy can have a feeling of optimism, a feeling of independence, and bold honesty.

For this Full Moon manifesting something simple can be an easier way to go. For example, instead of manifesting a large goal such as money or love. Try manifesting smaller goals such opportunities for growth in your career or creating opportunities to find love. Then create a plan for achieving your goals. Manifestation without action is like spitting into the wind.

What are you doing on this Full Moon?

05/30/2026

What have you done from your inner child?

05/29/2026

05/28/2026

Dill Seeds

Dill seeds not just for pickles anymore! This herb has come from the Mediterranean, India, and Southern Russian region. In the Middle Ages it was used to ward against witchcraft. I was also used to for protection in the home. Sprigs were hung around the home and feast hall to help freshen the air.

A sachet of the seeds can be hung in child’s crib for protection. I can also be hung in a child’s room (out of the reach of the child) to protect against evil spirits and bad dreams. I can be used in magickal endeavors of protection, money, lust, luck, etc.
All parts of the plant can be used and are edible. By chewing the seeds, you can clear bad breath. I can also be used to help digestive disorders, fever, and eye disorders. If you have a gassy spouse, it can help relieve gas and fluctuance. Bye-bye nightly dutch ovens! :)

The essential oil can be used to encourage looking at areas of painful emotion to help work through them. It can also help to pull you back into the realm of logical reality. In vision quests or meditation, it can use to help bring an inner understanding. Which we all need from time to time.

What have you used dill seeds for?

05/27/2026

Wellness Wednesday

Try adding a mudra into your mediation or everyday spiritual practice. A mudra is a series of sacred hand and finger positions. It can be found in yogic and Ayurvedic traditions, the fingers represent the five elements (fire, air, space, earth, and water). Thumb represents fire and the Index finger represents air. The Middle finger represents space or ether. Earth is represented in the ring finger. Lastly, the pinky finger represents water. It is believed that by touching the fingers in certain patterns it creates an energy circuit, by redirecting the energy back into the body to help heal, create balance, and sharpen the focus.

Try a new mudra and comment how it works for you.

05/26/2026

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