 GaneshWidely revered as the Remover of Barriers and Lord of Beginnings Ganesha is a familiar sight both in Hindu temples and in the homes of devotees around the world. He is honored by the faithful in rituals and ceremonies whenever embarking on new ventures and is evoked as the Patron of Letters during writing sessions. His elephant head is symbolic of deep wisdom; his intercession brings prosperity and good fortune. |  Archangel MichaelArchangel Michael
According to theTalmud the name Michael means ‘like unto God’; the title Archangel means ‘highest messenger’. Traditionally Michael is known as the most powerful of all the Archangels, as defender of humanity against satanic forces, the great warrior of God.
Legend speaks of Michael as the teacher of Moses and the protector of the Israelites in the Old Testament. In the Christian tradition he is known as the patron saint of police officers and soldiers. |  Guardian AngelAll of the world’s great religions recognize angelic spirits. There are the celestial beings of Buddhism, the shining ones of Hinduism and Islam speaks of the winged beings created from light. This Guardian Angel image is a recreation of a 16th century icon from the Russian Orthodox tradition. The guardian holds the soul, wrapped in protective swaddling and held in an orb of pristine light. In the angel’s right hand is a delicate scepter, the perfect instrument for those subtle nudges. |
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 St CeclilaSt. Cecilia was a cultivated young patrician woman who lived in Rome during the 2nd century. She is universally known as the patron saint of musicians, singers and poets though ironically she never played an instrument or sang publicly during her lifetime. Legend tells that she was beheaded for her beliefs and died in ecstasy
singing hymns of praise. |  St. BrigidOne of three traditional saints of Ireland,
St. Brigid was born to a pagan king and a Christian mother. Legends about St. Brigid abound, but one favorite tells of a young Brigid transmuting water
into beer as an act of hospitality for visiting friars.Traditionally, she is also known for a mystic fire that burned in her convent for centuries from an unknown source.
Named for a Celtic goddess, yet following a Christian path, Brigid is truly an alchemical figure. |  GuaAll of the world’s great religions recognize angelic spirits. There are the celestial beings of Buddhism, the shining ones of Hinduism and Islam speaks of the winged beings created from light. This image is a recreation of a 16th century icon from the Russian Orthodox tradition. The angel holds the soul, wrapped in protective swaddling bands and held in an orb of pristine light. In the angel’s right hand is a delicate scepter, the perfect instrument for those subtle nudges. |
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 TemperanceIn this image Archangel Michael stands quietly, an enduring presence absorbed in the ritual of pouring. His is an alchemical process, working to balance the flow of opposites so that all things find its proper place. As he pours he tempers water with fire, masculine with feminine, conscious with unconscious.
Fire and water are most unlike elements, but when
brought together they produce a powerful agency for change. |  Blue Madonna & ChildThe depiction of Mother and Child in a tender embrace is a theme of universal significance which dissolves all cultural and religious boundaries. In this icon Mary as the Universal Mother or Theotokos, ( from Greek meaning Mother of God)
is portrayed holding the Christ Child,, the symbol and embodiment of every person’s deepest spiritual longing. The Divine Mother has no exclusive religious affiliation, but represents the feminine aspects of God and is the Mother of all. |  Archangel MichaelAccording to the Talmud, the name Michael means ‘like unto God’; the title Archangel means ‘highest messenger’. Traditionally, Michael is known as the most powerful of all the Archangels, as defender of humanity against satanic forces, the great warrior of God. Legend speaks of Michael as the teacher of Moses and the protector of the Israelites in the Old Testament. In the Christian tradition he is known as the patron saint of police officers and soldiers. |
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