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In the Chinese pantheon the dragon is the most powerfully potent of all. You can find them, large and small, in a wide variety of shops including New Age, novelty and Eastern goods shops from a few dollars upwards. The best kind are those painted green or made from any semi-precious green stone such as jade, also those carved from wood. It is the the main symbol of feng shui and stands for new

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In Ancient Egypt the frog was sacred to Ptah, the Beginner, the Creator, most ancient of their gods. Because of the huge numbers of eggs laid by a single frog it was considered to be a symbol of abundance and, naturally, fertility. Observing the extraordinary evolution from tiny specs of eggs through to tadpoles to grown frogs, and considering its long life, it's not surprising that the frog

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In the time of Ancient Egypt there was the idea that fish symbols were lucky for lovers and are one of the most lucky gifts that sweethearts or lovers can give to each other. This is particularly true for those born under the water signs of Aquarius and Pisces. Aso the ancient Romans and Greeks believed that a fish object brought good luck in courtship and marriage, perhaps because Venus, goddess

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Carry a common garden acorn with you to ensure a long life and to ward off illness. The acorn is said to be a symbol of Immortality, the seed of life which grows into a great tree of long life. If you need luck in love, business or sport then an amethyst is the stone for you. According to tradition St Valentine wore one constantly and was the preferred gift between lovers. The agate is a

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