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That’s So Metal: Selene’s Silver Chariot
The luminaries, which we observe daily and give great importance, rule the two ancient metals most commonly found in their native form, and the most highly valued. The Moon rules silver. It’s easy to see why the ancients assigned silver to the Moon, which generally appears silvery in color. One… Read on…
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That’s So Metal: Planets & Antiquity’s Seven Metals
The ancient world knew and worked with seven metals—gold, silver, mercury, copper, iron, tin, & lead. The ancient world also knew seven “planets”—the two luminaries (Sun & Moon), plus the proper planets visible to the naked eye, Mercury through Saturn. Common belief held that the influence of these celestial bodies engendered physical formation of metals… Read on…