Inspired by that delicate plant that has survived almost without change since plants came to land; the soft and delicate moss. Mosses have no need for stems or roots, but it likes moist areas. And wouldn’t you know it, that the Japanese have discovered the best ways to use moss to add beauty and wonder to their gardens. For they have gardened with moss for many centuries; not only does moss have a reduced need for watering and its greenness, but also it adds an aura of lushness and serenity to Japanese gardens.

 

Green, like all colour, has many symbolic values and affects us in many ways although we may not always be aware of it. The colour green has always been indicative of life and regeneration, and according to Feng Shui, green is a benevolent, humanistic color.

This necklace is designed with green agate and other green semiprecious stones, and as such, it combines the spiritual power of green is combined with that of agate. According to modern healers who use stones in healing, green agate encourages compassion, generosity, good fortune and a keen sense of justice. Green agate is also said to work well on the heart chakra and helps things to grow.

 

I also read that green agate is widely used for improving the power of speech – they say it is highly recommended for politicians (I guess many of our politicians have not been advised of this), sales representatives, teachers, preachers – anyone who needs to have good command of speech to make their life easier (husbands?).

 

For more details of this piece, click Luscious Green.

 

To read an earlier blog I wrote about green, please click here.

 

Enjoy

 

Fadwa