{"product_id":"the-illustrated-crystallary-guidance-and-rituals-from-36-magical-gems-minerals-9781635862225","title":"The Illustrated Crystallary: Guidance and Rituals from 36 Magical Gems \u0026 Minerals","description":"In the ancient world there were three medicine kingdoms: animal, vegetable, and mineral. Following her previous acclaimed volumes on animal (\u003ci\u003eThe Illustrated Bestiary\u003c\/i\u003e) and vegetable (\u003ci\u003eThe Illustrated Herbiary)\u003c\/i\u003e, Maia Toll fulfills the call for mineral with \u003ci\u003eThe Illustrated Crystallary\u003c\/i\u003e, exploring the mystical qualities of 36 fascinating crystals and minerals, including amethyst, hematite, mica, smokey quartz, emerald, ruby, and more. Combining bits of ancient wisdom with her own insights, Toll illuminates the aspects and energy of each stone and, through rituals and reflections, the life guidance it might offer contemporary readers. Obsidian's shiny surface and sharp edges reflect the shadowy corners of the self and serve as the tool for cutting them loose. The sky-like color of earthly turquoise provides balance between opposing forces. Stunning illustrations by Kate O'Hara magnify the symbolism of each crystal and are also featured on 36 bonus cards included in an envelope bound in the back of the book. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Also available: \u003ci\u003eThe Illustrated Herbiary \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Illustrated Bestiary \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaia Toll\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eLetting Magic In\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Night School\u003c\/i\u003e, and the Wild Wisdom series, which includes \u003ci\u003eThe Illustrated Herbiary, The Illustrated Bestiary, The Illustrated Crystallary, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMaia Toll's Wild Wisdom Companion. \u003c\/i\u003eAfter earning degrees at the University of Michigan and New York University, Toll apprenticed with a traditional healer in Ireland, where she spent extensive time studying the growing cycles of plants, the alchemy of medicine making, and the psycho-spiritual aspects of healing. She is the co-owner of the retail store Herbiary, with locations in Asheville, NC, and Philadelphia, PA. You can find her online at maiatoll.com. \u003cbr\u003e Kate O'Hara is an illustrator and artist. Her work combines intricate nature drawings with decorative hand-lettering and rich color schemes. She received a BFA in Illustration from the University of the Arts. Clients include Cirque du Soleil, Crabtree \u0026amp; Evelyn, Serif \u0026amp; Affinity Designer, Hasbro Toys, and more. She is currently based in Reno, Nevada. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Storey Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50603898077458,"sku":"9781635862225","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_540f2df5-10ae-4604-9517-e96e13166d98.jpg?v=1732251500","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-illustrated-crystallary-guidance-and-rituals-from-36-magical-gems-minerals-9781635862225","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}