Royal Glory

The color red is very symbolic. From ancient times to present day, the color red is one of intense emotion. A few common associations with the color red is: passion, love, courage, loyalty, fire, sacrifice, beauty, honor, danger and happiness.

Red is the tradition color of the bridal dress in India. In Japan, red is symbolic of a heroic figure. In Central Africa, some warriors rub themselves in red as a symbol of life and health. In America, a red car has a higher percentage of getting in an accident, than any other color of vehicle. As you can see the range of symbolic meaning, suggested by the color red spans cultural association and era limitations.

I believe this is a Red Salvia.  I am sure you have seen this flowering plant, also known as Scarlet Sage in yards and gardens throughout many areas of North America. It is a pretty annual that brightens any patio, garden or backyard enclosure.

So, on that note, the quote of the day is:

“Whatever you enjoy doing, do it with gusto!” tc

Golden Aura

An alchemist is a medieval chemical scientist and philosopher. The best-known goals of the alchemists were the transmutation of common metals into gold or silver; the creation of a "panacea", or the elixir of life, a remedy that, it was supposed, would cure all diseases and prolong life indefinitely; and the discovery of a universal solvent. This practice was as much philosophical and spiritual, as it was a scientific discipline.

Some Hermetic schools argue that the transformation of lead into gold is equivalent to the transmutation of the physical body into gold, with the goal of attaining immortality. This is described as Internal Alchemy.

Cultures from around the globe have sought this practice for over 2,500 years. Today it is incorporated into religious, metaphysical and cultural interpretation.

So, on that note, the quote of the day is:

“The only gold that does not fluctuate in value with the markets is the golden illumination of spiritual unity with the Goddess.” tc