Turtles in Dreams: Meanings and Interpretations

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If Turtle is on the move in your dream, ask yourself if you’re really where you want to be. Ask yourself how much you really need in life to tie you down or weigh you down from exploring what else life has to offer. Because there may be much more out there to offer than what you’ve explored before.

On the other hand, if Turtle has come to remind you of your roots and where home really is which is within the “self”, it is also good to take note on how you’re moving through life. Do you let others inside your “home”? Do you allow people to enter your heart or are you searching for a greener pasture on the other side of a mysterious landscape?

Teeth in Dreams: Meanings and Interpretations

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Teeth serve a purpose for chewing food and also for appearance. When teeth are rotting and falling out, it can send a message to the dreamer they are worried about their survival that may also be due to their external appearance; how they appear to the general public.

When rotting teeth affect language and communication, the dreamer needs to pay attention to what he or she is saying and how they are portraying their message to the world. Are they saying something that should be kept silent instead? Are they speaking “rotten” words instead of something encouraging and based in truth rather than emotion?

DOWNED POWER LINES in Dreams – Interpretations and Meanings

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Power lines simply speak about energy, power, and electricity yet there is something much deeper to the meaning of them when they appear in dreams. So listed below are common in-depth interpretations to the variations of downed power lines.

Being Shot in a Dream: Methods, Meanings and Interpretations

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Being shot in a dream can provoke anger, fear and a lot of confusion but there are practical ways to understanding and interpreting exactly what it means, especially if these types of scenarios are recurring.

As the dreamer, we often feel victimized, or hurt by the hands of another. Sometimes in these dreams we actually experience death but most often, it is the impact that is strongest component.

How we are shot, by what, and by who can give us different meanings.

What is Diopside? Learn More About Its Uses, Meaning and History

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A collector’s stone only in times past, Diopside has entered the modern gem market of today, its deep green color rivaling that of the much costlier emerald. The stone has one drawback preventing it from becoming emerald’s rival, however—a low hardness level that makes it easy to scratch. Diopside also resembles Tsavorite and Green Chrome Tourmaline.
Its name is taken from the Greek word that means ‘double appearance’, relating to its crystal shape. The Greeks believed that Diopside was originally a star which, having fallen to the earth, became a crystal stone afterward—the glow of the stone was believed to hold starlight itself.

FISH in Dreams – Meanings and Interpretations

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Dreaming of fish covers a huge area of interpretation because not only does it give insights to the dreamer of what it means by dreaming of particular varieties, but also the circumstance of how the fish appears in the dream can completely alter the full interpretation. Click to read some of the common ways in which dreaming of fish can be interpreted.

Cougars in Dreams: Meanings and Interpretations

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There is no mistaking that a cougar is a powerful animal. It relies on its instinct and experiences through trial and error to trust its own knowing which brings it into alignment with a strong sense of personal power. And personal power, often, is gained by understanding the cycles of its own timing. Knowing when to strike or when to be still can mean the difference of death or survival.

Let There Be Light

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This Lucifer installation is part of a bigger “Morning Star” installation series, which depicts the fallen angel struggling among a webbing of telegraph lines. The massive statue, created from wax and real feathers, is suspended over a former altar space. Ornate stained glass windows illuminate the contrasts of light and shadow that are cast over the statue, intensifying the ominous statement that many have tried to interpret it to be. Perhaps it is intentional that Mr. Fryer has not personally released a statement on what the statue is meant to represent exactly, but we can draw quite a few conclusions as to what he was intending to express.

What is Vervain? Learn About Its History and Uses

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If you are a fan of the recent pop culture trend regarding vampires, you’ve probably heard of Vervain. In the Vampire Diaries, Vervain, that grew at the base of a White Oak Tree, was used as protection from the local vampires. Amazingly, the television writers weren’t that far off. Vervain is an ancient plant that was once used to ward off witches and evil spirits.
Ironically, witches also revered Vervain, often using it in their magic, including love potions. This is a practice that was continued by many rural folk healers in America. Witches also used Vervain in wine on Samhain to help contact their dearly departed loved ones.
Many cultures considered Vervain to be a sacred plant. The Egyptians believed Vervain to be the tears of Isis who grieved for the god Osiris.

The Desert’s Hidden Secret- Desert Rose and Its Many Uses

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If you ever wish you had your own fairy god mother to magically transform you from Cinderella scrubbing the floor to Cinderella at the ball, you’re in for a treat. Desert Rose is a talisman with some very special energy. It can increase self-confidence, help shed shyness and connect you with your best self. This makes it popular among those with hidden talents who have trouble showing them off. Place it in your pocket before a special meeting, job interview or date…. maybe add some pizazz by humming a few bars of, “I feel pretty,” or whatever your theme song is to get in that “you got this!” mind set.