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Legends of Moonstone

Moonstone or Feldspar is considered a good luck stone. It is also believed to givelovers the ability to foretell the future. Legend has it that the stone must be

placed in the mouth while the moon is full.

According to legend, if you buy your loved one a moonstone you will love themforever, that you will not be able to help yourself.

Moonstone is associated with the Goddess, Diana. The milky white opalescentstone has a small white spot that appears during the new moon and it graduallymoves towards the stone's center, growing larger as the moon becomes fuller in

the sky.

Moonstone is also known as a 'wish stone' and can bring insight to the wearer. It

is also used to dispel negativity.

Some of the rainbow feldspar is the prettiest and it may have infractions or

inclusions inside.

Moonstone was an extremely popular stone in the 1930's and is very populartoday.

Moonstoneis a gem steeped in lore and legend, and many legends credit the moonstone with being bornfromactual moonbeams or moonlight. Ancient Romans associated Moonstones with the Goddess Diana, andbelievedMoonstones formed from actual moonlight. Ancient Hindus thought Moonstone were created from tinyparts ofmoonbeams. In ancient Greece, Moonstones were worn to reconcile lovers, and were associated with theGoddesses Aphrodite and Selene.To ensure being blessed with many children, Arabian women sewed moonstones into their robes. Duringthe middle ages, it was commonly believed that you could look into a moonstone, fall into a deep sleep,and learn of the future. Many cultures believed that Moonstones were the solidified rays of the moon,giftedwith the power to change their looks during the lunar phases. The inner light of the Moonstone wasbelievedto be the light of the good spirit that lived in the stone. To this day in India, Moonstones are consideredsacredstones, especially protective for women and babies. In Asia, the moonstone is associated with a lack oftears,as a lack of rain adds visibility to the moon.Moonstone is a soft, milky white form of feldspar, with a shimmering appearance and soft, reflective glowwhich

seemingly comes from the inner depths of the stone. Moonstones have long been associated with themoonbecause of the silvery or bluish iridescence resulting from the intergrowth of two different types offeldspar. Inaddition to being associated with many aspects of the moon, Moonstones can symbolize water, feminineenergy,rebirth, the planting cycles, and new beginnings, as well as balancing, calming, and emotional healing.If the Quartz crystals can be said to represent masculine energy, the intellect, or the sun, then theMoonstone

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energy can be considered to be a powerful balance for Quartz. Moonstones represent a receptive,feminineenergy related to the heart rather than the mind. Moonstones are reflective, rather than having thepotentialto shine on their own. They are associated with the psychic and the less obvious inner realms.I frequently recommend Moonstones to people who work with the Crystal energy, because of the balancemoonstones provide. If Quartz crystals, like the Sun, can be said to burn and scorch, or illuminate andenlighten,then Moonstones, like the Moon, can be considered less intense, while reminding one of the importanceofpeace and harmony. When a Moonstone is selected from my personal stone tray, I become aware of theindividuals strongly developed intuitive side, as well as their desire for balance, acceptance, and innerpeace.Frequently, selecting a Moonstone (or perhaps, beginning to wear a Moonstone) indicates an acceptanceofthe loving and nurturing qualities within, and a willingness to accept the experience of love.When someone is drawn to a Moonstone from my stone tray, it seems to speak volumes about thatpersonssensitivity and empathetic nature, as well as an acknowledgement of a serene, receptive, femininenature. Since

Moonstones are considered to be stones of love with the ability to help draw love to oneself, when oneselectsa Moonstone in a reading, it can be an indication of ones readiness or openness to giving and receivinglove.Moonstones are said to calm the emotions and fears, and are believed to be helpful for those withstomach ordigestive problems. Additionally, Moonstones have earned the reputation of soothing and relieving pain,curingillness, and promoting healing, especially in women. Moonstones are said to have the power to helpwomenwho may be experiencing problems conceiving. I know women who tape a Moonstone over their navel toeasemenstrual cramps, and several other women who have worn Moonstones into the delivery room to help

easethe pain of childbirth. Moonstone is one of the essential stones for this period in history, and can bebeneficialfor everyone. Terry

Mithridatism

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Mithridatism is the practice of protecting oneself against apoisonby gradually self-

administering non-lethal amounts. The word derives fromMithridates VI, the King ofPontus,who so feared being poisoned that he regularly ingested small doses, aiming to develop

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immunity. Having been defeated byPompey, legend has it that Mithridates tried to commit

suicideusing poison but failed because of his immunity and so had to resort to having amercenaryrun him through with hissword.

Contents

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1 In practice

2 In fiction

3 In poetry

4 See also

5 References

6 External links

[edit] In practice

There are only a few practical uses of mithridatism. It can be used by zoo handlers, researchers,

and circus artists who deal closely with venomous animals. Mithridatization has been tried withsuccess inAustraliaandBraziland total immunity has been achieved even to multiple bites of

extremely venomouscobrasandpit vipers. Venomous snake handlerBill Haastused this

method. Snake handlers fromBurmatattoothemselves with snake venom for the same reason.[1]

It has been suggested that Russian mysticRasputin's survival of a poisoning attempt was due to

mithridatism, but this has not been proven.[2]

Indian epics talk about this practice too. It has been said that, during the rule of the king

Chandragupta Maurya(320-298 BCE), there was a practice of selecting beautiful girls andadministering poison in small amounts until they grow up, thus making them insensitive to

poison. These maidens were calledvishakanyas(visha = poison, kanya = maiden). It was

believed that making love with vishakanyas can result in death of their partners, hence they wereemployed to kill enemies.

It is important to note that this practice is not effective against all types of poison. While some(primarily natural) poisons, such as poisonous venoms and tree extracts, can have an immunity

built up in this fashion, other (primarily synthetic or base chemical) poisons, such as cyanide,

will either pass through the system without leaving any lasting immunity or will build up in thesystem to lethal levels over time. Certain toxic substances, such as hydrofluoric acid and heavymetals, are either lethal or have little to no effect (or may even be beneficial in low doses, but in

such a way as to have no effect on later doses at higher levels), and thus cannot be used in this

way at all.

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