Wise Hannya

A stunning  Starbrary quartz amulet capped in bold brass: on it a silver Hannya mask: A symbol of good luck, a light in the tunnels of darkness, a bounce from negativity, and a reminder to be wise - a safe space to resolve emotional pain from the past. 

54grams and 8cm

This cosmic communicator is filled with glyphs and etchings and information - it has been hard to let go (Must stop hoarding!)  It’s gentle and yet high vibe… a wonderful crystal to unify your energy. This would also be  a wonderful crystal to pair with others .

Then we turn to brass - Alloys don’t get as much focus as pure metals in magic. The usual line seems to be that “alloys embody the magical combination of their metals.” But to what degree, and how? There’s also the notion that since naturally occurring alloys are rarer than pure metal, a metal that requires human manipulation to produce has diluted magical power. I don’t think that’s true.  Intentionally creation is powerful.

Brass was introduced around 500 BC.  Brass is made from an alloy of Copper and Zinc, It has a low melting point (900 c); flows when melted which is great, but it is susceptible to stress cracking.  People often request for their jewellery to be made in it, as it looks a lot like 9ct yellow gold, but much more affordable : ) Brass has metaphysical healing properties to boost the immune system and it helps eliminate toxins in the body.   It’s also good for skeleton problems  -  It is know give courage.  Repeated wearing of Brass jewellery pieces will cause them to take on your own body chemistry revealing your personal energy signature.  It oxidises green (vert-de-gris) from long exposer to chemicals, sweat, perfume, air….