Ancient beliefs across Egypt, Scotland, Japan, France, and Native America consider the black cat as a sign of good luck, wealth, and protection. The black cat is often considered the least adopted pet from animal shelters. Some people say it’s because black cats are considered to bring bad luck. This is a modern belief likely …
A Naturalist’s Guide to Ghost Pipe or Indian Pipe Ghost Pipe is a wildflower with a ghostly appearance, a unique relationship with fungi, and a role in traditional medicine. Ghost pipe, also known as Indian pipe or corpse plant, is a white, waxy, and translucent wildflower found in North American forests. The various names come from its resemblance …
In ancient Greece, emeralds were seen as a lucky stone that could bring the wearer good fortune, love and health. It was believed that Aphrodite herself used to adorn her hair with emeralds when she visited Mount Olympus. In Roman mythology, Venus is the goddess of love and beauty and was believed to be responsible …
The June Full Moon is in the sign of Sagittarius when the Moon opposes the Gemini Sun. Sagittarius symbolizes the quest for meaning and ideas that expand upon the “here and now.” Gemini is comfortable in—and an expert on—its immediate environment or neighborhood, while Sagittarius stimulates us to venture beyond it. The Full Moon is …
The symbol for the constellation Aries is ♈ and it represents a ram’s horns. Aries is the first astrological zodiac sign which originates from the constellation Aries. People born between March 21st and April 19th are considered to be under this sign. Observations throughout history indicate that Aries natives tend to be courageous, ambitious, and …