#Gems Jewelry And Astrology

[peppermintcandiesshop]

Zodiac sign bracelet

Real stone bracelet tailor made for for each Zodiac sign

Made with gemstones intended to heal and help, in a way made specially crafted with each sign in mind

pictures in order

1.)Taurus, 2.)Leo, 3.)Libra,

4.)Virgo, 5.)Aries, 6.)Pisces,

7.)Gemini, 8.)Cancer, 9.)Sagittarius,

10.)Scorpio, coming soon)Capricorn , coming soon)Aquarius

sorry there's no Capricorn or Aquarius yet maybe soon

All above can be found at the link below plus there's so much other pretty hand made things there as well give them a look

<3

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[mycrystalearth]

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What’s your sign?

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This bracelet collection represents the 12 zodiac signs. We’ve created each bracelet with your choice of Black Onyx, Howlite or Lava Rock. Also with 2 accent crystals that resonate with each sign.

Check them out here: Shop link

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[eloragems]

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[navratanindia]

Blue sapphire gemstone is a precious gemstone known for its stunning blue color. It belongs to the corundum mineral family and is highly valued worldwide. The blue hue varies from pale to deep blue, with intense and vivid shades being the most desirable. Blue sapphires have a rich history and are associated with wisdom and loyalty. They are also believed to have healing and spiritual properties. Factors like color, clarity, cut, and carat weight determine their quality and value.

[ad-caelestia]

grimoire organization ideas 🔮

what is a grimoire?

a grimoire can be defined as a book of magical spells and invocations; sometimes used interchangeably with "book of shadows" but you can call it whatever you want.

what should i write my grimoire in / on?

a grimoire can be handwritten or typed, there is no wrong way to construct your grimoire. (for example, my grimoire is typed in a one note document but also stretched across many, many different notebooks and composition books)

what can i put in my grimoire?

about the author

favorites: color, magical tools, herbs, crystals

tarot birth card, astrology birth chart, personal beliefs, relationship with deities or other spiritual beings

basics 

intent

visualization

meditation

terminology

protection, cleansing, & banishing using various energies: shields & wards, circle casting / take down, protective amulets

enchanting items 

clockwise vs. counterclockwise 

other how-to’s, such as anointing items and dressing a candle

general correspondences

days of the week, lunar phases, colors, incense, essential oils, elements

correspondences based on intent 

protection, healing, cleansing, banishing, luck, wealth, love, emotions, mental clarity, psychic awareness, cursing, etc.

altar ideas

crystals

crystal grid designs, crystal correspondences & folklore, gem water / crystal elixir recipes, crystal care 

herbs, spices, plants, flowers, & trees

correspondences, edible vs. non-edible, botanicals with medicinal value, folklore, gardening 

divination

tarot, runes, pendulum, scrying, etc.

spreads

interpretations 

astrology

birth chart + traits, planetary correspondences, planetary hours, zodiac correspondences, moon / star / sun water

sigils & symbols

how to create, personal sigils, other symbols & talismans 

psychic abilities 

identification of personal abilities (clairvoyance, claircognizance, clairaudience, clairsentience, clairambience, etc.)

meditation techniques to strengthen abilities 

personal experiences

important dates

sabbats, wheel of the year, magical anniversaries, astronomical & astrological phenomena (meteor showers, planetary alignments, etc.)

recipes

food

potions (potions are edible and consumable liquids!!!)

beauty products: salt scrubs, sugar scrubs, lotions, lip balm

natural remedies: salves, ointments, balms, poultices 

cleaning products: floor washes, window cleaner, wood cleaner, etc.

powders

witchy crafts

glitter jars, witch ladders, wand-making, crystal jewelry, etc. 

spells & enchantments

sachets, spell jars / bottles, knot magic, candle spells, powder spells, curses, protective magic, etc.

magical goals

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good luck! ✨

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[literaryvein-reblogs]

Writing Reference: 5 Symbols

for your next poem/story (pt. 1)

AESCLEPIUS WAND

The Wand or Rod of Aesclepius is a symbol of the medical profession.

The symbol belongs to the Greek God of Healing whose name it bears.

Although the origins of many symbols are indeterminate, there is a theory that the Aesclepius Wand came about due to the method of removal of a certain parasite that was drawn gradually from the body by winding it around a stick.

However, the serpent is a powerful symbol of healing, despite its toxic nature.

In general, the symbol of the serpent rising up toward the top of a pole or tree is representative of matter transforming into spirit and of enlightenment.

AKWABA

This is an African fertility symbol belonging to the Ashanti tribe.

The Akwaba is a doll, usually carved of wood, which commands the same attention as a real infant.

It is dressed, washed, and even “fed” until the human child is actually born, an example of sympathetic magic believed to ensure the arrival of the true baby.

AMULET

Although it is worn on the body as a piece of jewelry, the amulet is different from “normal” jewelry in that it holds a magical significance that is peculiar to its owner or wearer.

Generally, the powers of the amulet fall into two specific categories, either to bring luck or to avert evil;

either of these qualities arguably reflect a positive or negative attitude on the part of the owner.

The talisman is effectively the same thing as an amulet although its name derives from an Arabic word meaning “magic picture.”

A charm made specifically and inscribed with the names of the spirits, the Seal of Solomon, and other mystical symbols is more likely to be referred to as a talisman.

Significant symbols for use as amulets include birthstones (or other gems according to their magical powers), astrological signs, specific symbols such as the Hand of Fatima or the cornus, and symbols specific to the religious and spiritual beliefs of the wearer, such as the cross, the star, words, names, and numbers.

Incidentally, both amulets and talismans are referred to as “charms;” the origin of this word has the same root as the Latin word for “song,” indicating the link between a magical sound and a magical intention.

ANKH

Essentially the tau cross surmounted by a loop or circle, the ankh is a prominent feature of Ancient Egyptian reliefs, artworks, and funerary paraphernalia.

Like the tau, the ankh is a letter; specifically, it is a hieroglyph meaning “life.”

The volume of meaning that can be squeezed from such a simple symbol is awe-inspiring.

The ankh represents the male and female genitalia, the Sun coming over the horizon, and the union of Heaven and Earth.

This association with the Sun means that the ankh is traditionally drawn in gold—the color of the Sun—and never in silver, which relates to the Moon.

Putting aside the complexities of these separate elements, though, what does the ankh look like?

Its resemblance to a key gives a clue to another meaning of this magical symbol.

The Egyptians believed that the Afterlife was as meaningful as the present one, and the ankh provided the key to the gates of death and what lay beyond.

Powerful symbols frequently stray across into other cultures despite their origins, and the ankh is no exception.

Because it symbolizes immortality and the Universe, it was initially borrowed by the 4th century Coptic Christians who used it as a symbol to reinforce Christ’s message that there is life after death.

The ankh is used by the Rosicrucians too.

Even though its actual invention is shrouded in thousands of years of mystery, the ankh symbol can be bought in any high street jewelry store anywhere in the world.

ARROW

Symbol of flight, penetration, and direction.

As a weapon, the arrow is a symbol of the power of the person who carries it, along with the bow.

As a sacred symbol, it is the attribute of the Goddess of the Hunt, Artemis/Diana, as well as of Eros, who uses his arrows to pierce the people’s hearts with love.

The arrow also serves as a phallic symbol and an emblem of masculine power.

The symbol of the heart pierced with an arrow, popular on Valentine’s Day cards, is a covert symbol of sexual union.

As a symbol of direction, it works on a physical level and a metaphorical level.

The arrow that shoots high up into the sky is an emblem of the link between Earth and Heaven, a symbol of an idea, or of a message being carried directly to the Gods.

The arrow is used, too, as an analogy for swiftness and sureness, since the arrow travels in the direction in which it is shot.

The astrological sign of Sagittarius, the hybrid creature that is always depicted in the process of shooting an arrow from his bow, has a Latin root, sagitta; this means “arrow” and is derived from a verb, sagire, that means “to perceive keenly or quickly.”

Therefore, the arrow is symbolic of quick-wittedness and intuition.

Arrows were used by the ancient Arabians, Chaldeans, Greeks, and Tibetans in a form of divination called Belomancy:

This was practiced by shooting arrows in the air and reading a meaning from the direction of the arrows or their positions in relation to each other.

For example, crossed or touching arrows meant “no.”

Later, the arrows had words written on them to make any answers even more definitive.

Source ⚜ More: On Symbols ⚜ Writing Notes & References

[tiredwitchplant]

Everything You Need to Know About Crystals: Moonstone (White)

Moonstone (The Sacred Stone of the Moon)

Color: White, cream, yellow, blue, green

Rarity: Easy to obtain

Hardiness: 6.5

Type: Oligoclase/ Feldspar

Chakra Association: Brow, Heart, Root, Third Eye, Sacral, Solar Plexus

Deities: All Lunar Deities, Diana, Selene, Artemis, Isis, Chandra

Birthstone: June

Astrological Signs: Cancer

Element: Water

Planet: Moon

Origin: Australia, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, USA

Powers: Femininity, Calmness, Balance, Luck, Intuition, Healing, Sensual, Patience, Reproductive Health

Crystals It Works Well With: Aquamarine, garnet, pearl

How It is Created: Moonstone is a type of feldspar composed of potassium aluminum silicate. It can be found in a number of colors, but all examples demonstrate a particular sheen known as labradorescence; an effect also found in labradorite and blue moonstone. Labradorescence is a light effect caused by parallel hairlike structures laid down within the crystal matrix, which reflect light back and forth, creating different-colored effects, including blue, yellow, silvery gray, and white.

History: Moonstone is the sacred stone of India. During the earliest traditions, the gem was said to have been embedded in the forehead of Ganesh, the four-handed god of the moon, since the beginning of time. It was written in Hindu mythology that moonstone is made from moonbeams, thus its luster.

The magnificent gem is never displayed outside for sale unless placed on a yellow cloth, as yellow is a sacred color. According to other legends, Moonstone can give gifts of prophecy and clairvoyance to the wearer. It could also clear the mind for the wearer to welcome wisdom. But to unlock this ability, Moonstone must be placed in their mouths during the full moon. Since ancient Egypt it is considered as a spiritual stone as it is seen as the gem of protection for night travelers.

Since Moonstone looks a lot like the moonshine, ancient Romans believed that it was formed from moonlight. If you look at the gem closely, you’ll see a dance of light that lurks on the insides of the gem. Ancient Greeks merged the names of the goddess of love (Aphrodite) and the goddess of the moon (Selene) and christened Moonstone as “Aphroselene”. While the Romans believed that the gem exhibits the image of their moon goddess, Diana.

It is also known as an aphrodisiac and when worn by two people, they will fall passionately in love when the moon is high. Moonstone was once called the “Travelers Stone” as it is said to protect those who travel at night, especially at sea.

What It Can Do:

When worn, can attract true love and arouse passion

If you give your lover a moonstone during the full moon, there will be passion between you always

Can settle disagreements and return things to peaceful status

Sewn into garments can enhance fertility

Wearing moonstone protects sensitive emotions

Enhances divination, prophetic dreams and prevents nightmares

Great for meditation and scrying

Represents yin and attracts peaceful energy

Protects travelers at night and by sea

Considered good luck

Balances male-female energies and aids men who want to get in touch with their feminine side

Affects the female reproductive cycle and alleviates menstrual-related diseases and tensions

Helps with digestive and reproductive systems, assimilates nutrients, eliminates toxins and fluid retention, and alleviates degenerative conditions of the skin, hair, eyes and fleshy organs such as the liver and pancreas.

How to Get the Best Out Of: Wear as a ring or place on the appropriate body part, would recommend the forehead, for spiritual experiences, and solar plexus or heart for emotions. Women may need to remove Moonstone at full moon.

How to Cleanse and Charge: Moonstone is relatively soft stone, 6 on the Mohs scale, so it should be handled with care as it can be easily scratched or crushed. Moonstone should be stored separate from other jewelry in its own soft bag or lined box and should not be worn while performing strenuous tasks that could result in it getting bumped or scratched. It can be cleaned with plain water and a soft cloth. If it gets scratched, take it to a jeweler to have it polished out.

Charge your moonstone in the light of the waxing moon and keep it out of direct sunlight.

Crystal Grid: N/A Couldn't find one that wasn't too complex @_@

Sources

[my-starhwa]

ATEEZ Fantasy!AU Character Introductions

Introducing ATEEZ as characters of a Fantasy!AU I have been thinking about recently (Non-Idol!AU)

Plot overview: The eight boys live together as a coven of warlocks in the wooded outskirts of Seoul, South Korea. They enjoy their lives by running their small crystal store and divination business Tea Leaves, pursuing their occupations, and simply enjoying their time together as friends. This all changed when an unknown entity came into their home and stole something precious from them, forcing the eight boys to go after this entity. They then find themselves transported into an unworldly place full of creatures and beings never seen before on their home planet. How will they get out of this demonic world and back to their simple, cottage core lives?

⚠️Witchcraft (spells, Tarot, and other occult stuff), mild swearing, and the use of weed is mentioned in this story⚠️

Characters

Park Seonghwa

Zodiac sign: Aries

House/Kitchen Warlock: Focuses on creating a magical space in their home using spells and rituals. The healing of the mind, body, and soul

Loves to clean, clean, and make tea

Has a garden he shares with Wooyoung

Healing Warlock: Has healing abilities

Heals by touch, a soft, warm, golden aura surrounds his body when healing

Very protective of the boys and makes sure everyone is okay and taken care of

Healing however takes a lot of energy out of him so rest is very important for him

Works the morning shift at a local daycare

Kim Hongjoong

Zodiac sign: Scorpio

Leader of the coven and the shop's owner

Dark Warlock: Practices the Dark Arts and the occult

Necromancy, curses, possession, and summoning

Can contact and communicate with spirits and dark entities

Up at the craziest hours studying and practicing the occult

Works as a professor at a college in Seoul

Professor of Religious Studies with a focus in Witchcraft and the Dark Arts

Jeong Yunho

Zodiac sign: Aries

Shield Warlock: Specializes in protection, whether that be in spells, runes, or other rituals

Can cast protection spells on anything tangible

Creates protection potions and jewelry

Works very closely with Hongjoong and wants to follow in his footsteps

He made everyone matching silver and iron bracelets

Silver, iron, and other metals are believed to ward away unwanted malevolent beings

He made sure metal was a key source in the infrastructure of their shop and home. He also cast a protection rune on their house which is connected to the shop.

Works as a police officer

Kang Yeosang

Zodiac sign: Gemini

Communication Warlock: The ability to transcend human communication

Can read the minds of those who he is closest to. With people who he doesn't know too well their thoughts sound like white noise

Him and Wooyoung have been friends since kindergarten

Works as a cashier at their shop, Tea Leaves.

Choi San

Zodiac sign: Cancer

Cosmic Warlock: Employs the use of astrology and astronomy in their craft. Follows the stars, observes planetary alignments, and looks closely at star signs and birth charts

He pays very close attention to the moon and follows its cycle

Stays up late so he can enjoy the moon, especially when it is at its peak

Crystal Warlock: A type of warlock who practices crystal magic to attract, amplify, and manifest energy by connecting with the power and vibrations of gems, stones, rocks, and crystals

Has a crazy crystal collection

Collects crystals with moon like qualities: Moonstone, Selenite, and Celestite to name a few

Works as a professor at a college in Seoul

Astronomy Professor, as well as lab instructor

Teaches at the same college as Hongjoong

Song Mingi

Zodiac sign: Leo

Cosmic Warlock: Employs the use of astrology and astronomy in their craft. Follows the stars, observes planetary alignments, and looks closely at star signs and birth charts

Kind of the same as San but focuses on the Sun

Focuses on star signs and birth charts more than San is

He likes to just lay out in the sun and enjoy its warmth

Crystal Warlock: A type of warlock who practices crystal magic to attract, amplify, and manifest energy by connecting with the power and vibrations of gems, stones, rocks, and crystals

Not as focused on collecting a specific type, just likes crystals and their properties/meanings

Divination Warlock: Seeking knowledge by supernatural means, this can be done through tarot/oracle, pendulum, tea leaf readings, and meditation

He specializes in tea leaf readings and tarot card readings

Smokes weed to feel more connected with his inner guides

Works alongside Yeosang at their shop

He gives tarot card readings and tea leaf readings to those who are seeking it

Jung Wooyoung

Zodiac sign: Sagittarius

Nature Warlock: Holds a connection with nature, practices herbalism and plant-based magic

Can communicate with nature and animals

Him and Seonghwa have a garden together, and he likes to help him cook

Kind of a crazy guy and just wants to be outside

Him and Yeosang have been friends since kindergarten

Weird family origin

No job, just enjoying nature

Choi Jongho

Zodiac sign: Libra

Beauty Warlock: Can make any type of art come to life, for example a painting he makes will look like it is moving

Finds passion in his craft

Amazing singer that literally captivates the audience with his voice, puts the audience in a star struck spell

Works as a street performer in Seoul

Draws in customers to their store

He has to be careful however when performing because he is using his powers when performing and he doesn't want to draw suspicion on him and the others as they are hiding from main society while also trying to fit in with the norms of mundane human life

Please give my story lots of love!! :3 <3

[8thhousepriestess]

[ Libra - Pisces ] PT. 2

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[jelliegirl]

10, 11, 12, and 13 for the oc ask thingy!! 💖

hehe thanks friend!! ill just answer for a bunch of ocs cuz im bored! 10. if they wear jewelry, what kind? do they prefer silver or gold? do they have a favorite gem? i just realized that every single one of my ocs wears gold jewelry except lucy hajdgs what can i say i have an aesthetic preference hmm lets see for gems ill kin assign them some lucy: pearl, opal lasha and solvin: sapphire atlas: black diamond, moonstone avarice: classic diamond, ruby billy: garnet him: amber, agate 11. what do they have in common with you? how are they different? would you get along with them? allll of my characters (except billy and avarice who are kinda singular because theyre from a vegas criminal campaign) have a nature theme, as well as backstories with social isolation and complex familial and/or romantic relationships. i think id get along best with him and lucy since theyre the mellowest lmao. lucy in particular is a very self indulgent character in terms of being a dreamy autistic fish girl so we would nerd out together <3 12. how long have they been around? do you know their birthday? is their birthday the day you made them or another day? what do they think of celebrating birthdays? im gonna give them zodiac signs since idk wtf calendars theyve got going on in various fantasy worlds but astrology is obviouslyyy universal billy: gemini, would go all out spoiling others on their birthdays, keeps his own under wraps and would be a little grumpy about attention if someone found out when it was avarice: aries, she is the birthday queen her entire birth month is her birthday shower her in gifts immediately atlas: gemini, has no idea wtf a birthday is but imo the fey have gemini energy him: virgo, best home-made gift giver, enjoys being god's specialist boy on his birthday and cherishes the gifts and attention, basically the one day a year where he can be a liiiittle selfish as a treat lucy: pisces, brings people pretty stones on their birthdays, would shyly enjoy being celebrated lasha: scorpio, another attention-loving birthday queen, dries flowers and plants throughout the year that remind her of her friends and gifts them on their birthdays solvin: cancer, how did you find out his birthday? that is privileged information! lightning zap x1000 13. what languages do they speak? how fluently?

in terms of fun fantasy languages him speaks druidic and lasha speaks elemental. also i realized the other day that common is definitely not atlas's first language and they would speak other ones more fluently 🤔 like sylvan and celestial. and Tree.

[mycrystalearth]

💍🖤 Black Agate Rings 🖤💍

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[ID 1: A flag with nine vertical stripes; the first and last are twice the width of the others. The colors are darker at the first, third, seventh, and last stripes, and lighter moving away from them. The colors are, from left to right, black, soft indigo, maroon, violet, soft gold, violet, maroon, soft indigo, and black. END ID]

[ID 2: A flag with nine vertical stripes; the first, middle, and last are twice the width of the others. The colors are darker at the first, third, seventh, and last stripes, and lighter moving away from them. The colors are, from left to right, black, soft indigo, maroon, violet, soft gold, violet, maroon, soft indigo, and black. END ID]

Occultarius: A sub-umbrella of Dystrofare for genders related to power, occultism, magic, evil, darkness, non-mental illness caused paranoia, backstabbing, theatrics, abuse of power, etc.

Common themes, connections, and experiences in Occultarius genders include:

- Magic being used for evil, by people in power, for general nefarious reasons, and to keep bad people in power

- Glowing eyes looking out from darkness, the feeling of being watched

- Rituals, spells, magic, curses, hexes, astrology, chanting, general occult stuff

- Backstabbing, worry, paranoia, betrayal

- Velvet curtains, other velvet things, dramatic settings

- Crystals, crystal balls, tarot cards, Lenormand cards, zodiac cards

- Nighttime, darkness, shadows

- Jewelry, gems, jewels, gold, silver

- Riches, money, fame, power, notoriety, abundance, decadence

- Candles, candle circles, candles mysteriously going out

- Sparks, fire

- Blood, blood stains, daggers

- Fighting, arguing, conflict, violence

- Red, orange, yellow

- Purple, indigo, violet

- Dark colors, black, shades of grey

however, Cultaris don’t have to be related to any of these things. Due to this term being inspired by my associations with the songs The Hardest Part is the Night and Shout at the Devil, Occultarius genders do fall under the Bonjender and Cruegender umbrellas, as well as the Dystrofare umbrella, though they don’t have to actually be related to Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, or any of their music or fall under any other umbrellas, unless the coiner wishes.

The colors are inspired by my associations with the vibe of this term

This was for the twenty-ninth day of my coining event! Prompt: Shout At the Devil (Motley Crue) // The Hardest Part Is The Night (Bon Jovi)

Other information, like the related -in-nature term, quality, etc. are under the cut

No suggested pronouns

Taris - Occultarius equivalent of girl/boy

Occul - Occultarius equivalent of man/woman

Cultari - An Occultarius gender

Occultarity - Occultarius gender quality (adjective is Occultarine)

CULIN - Occultarius/Occultarine in nature

-tarius- || -cultarius - Optional Occultarius affixes

[shadowsfascination]

The birth of Super Amy

@shadamyheadcanons, another submission via detour because I couldn't upload my art piece. I landed back on several things you used in your previous headcanons, especially this one (which I now see is named 'Heart of Gold' and that accidentally works perfect with this submission). I hope you like it :) Figuring out how to paint her Rose Gold was a pain in the ass. Heads-up: it's a more a small (unbeta-ed) fic than a headcanons xD

Through all the time Amy had spent exploring caves with Knuckles, she managed to gather an impressive collection of (semi) precious stones. She carefully displayed each and every new find in the bookcase in her living room, along with other special objects they’d found.

Once Amy's interest in astrology and tarot readings was sparked, she stumbled upon the use of gemstones in fortune telling. She dug into the matter and discovered that not just the Chaos emeralds, but a lot of gems possess special powers. Eventually, as she grew more and more familiar with the supernatural, she learned how to use and control those powers. That’s how she mastered the power of invisibility and was later granted the power to heal. 

Though Amy was thrilled that she taught herself some cool skills, she kept quiet about her newfound powers. A part of her was even a little scared that her new skills were either mundane to someone like Sonic, or that they weren’t exclusively for her. After all, she wasn’t the only hedgehog with a connection to a gem that carried supernatural powers. Plus, she’d spent years trying to bring a unique set of skills to the team. She enjoyed being able to do things that others couldn’t and didn’t want that to be taken away from her.

When she opened up to Shadow about her new powers, he was not only intrigued, but also impressed by the new skills she’d taught herself. Feeling encouraged by his support, Amy opened a small, glass box and handed Shadow her favorite gemstone, an unpolished, teal-colored sapphire. 

“This was our first find, back in the days when Knuckles and I had just started exploring caves together. It’s a sapphire, my birthstone,” she explained. “I’ve treasured it ever since.” 

Shadow inspected the stone, holding it up against the backlight from the window behind them. “It’s beautiful… The color, it complements the pink of your quills so well…” 

“Aww, thank you, Shadow!” Amy’s eyes smiled the second he looked at her again. ”Although it doesn’t possess a special power, this one has always been special to me…” 

“It’s a bit of a shame you’ve stored it in this little box amongst all the others like it has no special meaning to you, though. Don’t you think?”

Amy bit her lip, contemplating the idea. “Maybe you’re right. Perhaps I could put it on a tiny velvet pillow and place it on my nightstand...” 

Once Shadow’s fingers closed around the gemstone, he bristled. A warm, elusive feeling bubbled up in Amy’s chest as she regarded the stone again. Shadow scratched his chin. Then, he fixed his eyes on the stone again, and Amy felt a little unnerved by the way he continued to stare at the crystal. For a second she feared the gem would somehow gift him with yet another cool superpower, but nothing happened. Amy bit her lip, sighing in relief and feeling silly immediately after. She grinned sheepishly at Shadow. 

“I might have a better idea,” Shadow said. “Why don’t you turn it into a necklace? Like I said, this color is great on you.”

By now, Amy’s cheeks were as pink as her quills. She wiggled on her feet, playing with the hem of her dress. 

“T-thank you,” she muttered softly, and when she looked at Shadow again, his cheeks were a little stained, too. Amy cleared her throat and looked down at her feet. “But… I have no idea how to do that.”

“Leave it to me! I know just the right person for this job, and,” he winked, “I’ll make sure she doesn’t keep this gem to herself.” 

Amy chuckled, feeling flattered by Shadow’s determination to turn her favorite gemstone into a piece of jewelry just for her. It was an offer too good to decline. “I mean, if you insist… Are you sure? I don’t want to cause you any-” 

“I do insist, Rose. I’ll be more than happy to take care of it.” 

“Then I’ll gladly take you up on that offer. Thanks, Shadow! You’re such a sweetheart.” A nice, warm feeling settled in Amy’s chest. She beamed at Shadow, who, for once, sent the slightest of a smile her way, too. 

“Why don’t we meet up next Saturday at the gym? I’ll give you the necklace, and maybe you could join me for a spar session? I’d like to see those new powers of yours in live action.” Shadow cocked a playful eyebrow at her. 

“Sounds good to me. It’s a date,” Amy said happily, lightly touching his arm before he zapped himself away. 

– – – 

When Amy was on her way to meet Shadow that following Saturday, she felt strangely elated. After changing into her workout clothes and entering the gym, Shadow awaited her inside, waving at her somewhat nervously. In his other hand was a little blue box with a golden ribbon.

“Hi, Shadow!” Amy cheered in her most bubbly voice. 

“This is for you,” he said, immediately placing the gift in the palm of her hand. 

“Awww, thank you! I can’t wait to see it! Although… shouldn’t we wait until after we’re done sparring? I’d hate for it to break during a battle…”

“But… I want to see how it looks on you. Indulge me, just this once.”  Shadow swallowed, staring at her intently. “Trust me.”

“Shadow, are you okay?”

“I’m fine,” he replied dryly, then crossing his arms and leaning forward, clearly waiting for her to open the gift. 

“If you say so?” Amy shrugged. Carefully, she pulled at the ribbon and lifted the lid of the box. Her unpolished sapphire had been turned into a beautiful droplet-shaped gemstone, attached to an elegant silver necklace. “It’s gorgeous! I LOVE it! I love it so much! Thank you, Shadow!” 

Amy latched onto Shadow and felt him stiffen up at the touch. She backed away and smiled at him.

“Could you… put it on me?” 

“Oh! Yes, of course.”

As Shadow took the necklace from her and stood behind her, Amy’s pulse started racing. With a gentle touch, he lifted her quills with one hand and reached in front of her to put the necklace on. She felt his warm breath tickle her neck as he fumbled with the lock. 

“There,” he said, and Amy wondered if she spotted a hint of relief in his voice. “Turn around. Show me how it looks,” he said, grabbing her hand and spinning her around. Amy’s breath caught in her throat and it felt like her cheeks caught fire. Her heart pounded in her chest like it did when she had an unexpected encounter with an enemy. 

“Whoah! Shadow, what’s with you today?” Amy half gasped, half chuckled. 

“I’m sorry. I’m just… nervous,” Shadow stammered that last word under his breath.

“It’s okay… I think it’s so sweet that you did this for me. Please don’t worry. I love it so much,” she reassured him, softly squeezing his hand. Then, she looked down at her chest and yelped in surprise. Bright light was emitting from the necklace, slowly enveloping her as her feet were lifted off the ground. “What is going on?! SHADOW! What did you do to my crystal?!” Amy yelled in shock.

Disillusioned, Amy stared at Shadow, and Shadow stared back. ‘It’s okay,’ he mouthed, eyes sincere and full of comfort. Amy’s skin began to glow, the usual pink of her quills fading into a shiny rose gold color. She closed her eyes, surrendering to what she finally understood was happening to her. The shock left her body, her soul radiating with warmth as the flame of her true power was kindled- at last. 

Power, confidence, and joy flowed through her veins when she opened her eyes again. Amy smiled, regarding her new appearance. She ran her fingers through her quills, feeling how they pointed upwards and touching the spikes that had grown out of her back. Then, she stretched her arm, opening the palm of her hand, conjuring her hammer out of nowhere. It was twice as big but felt light as a feather.

Suddenly, she locked eyes with Shadow and approached him, elegantly gliding through the air. When she stopped in front of him, her eyes flashed with anger as she pointed at him, hammer lurking threateningly in her other hand. “You!” she hissed at Shadow, who still gaped at her in awe. “You knew about this, didn’t you?!” 

“I did,” he said calmly, looking at the still glowing necklace.  

“Why didn’t you tell me?! Do you have any idea how scary that was?” She bloated her cheeks. 

“I do... What did you think my first experience was like?” 

Amy blinked, stammering as she tried to come up with an answer. “I thought because you were created with all these powers that you… I mean, I don’t know!” Amy dropped her hammer and crossed her arms. “I guess I never gave it much thought…” 

Shadow touched her hand. “That’s alright, Amy. I’m sorry I couldn’t tell you…”

Amy lowered her defenses, letting her arms fall to her sides.

“If you’d known, it wouldn’t have worked. I don’t know how to explain... The gem picks you, and it always takes someone else to function as a portal for the power to find its way into you. In Knuckles’ case, that was his father. In Sonic’s case, it was the Doctor, believe it or not. In my case, it was Gerald. And, in your case, it’s me…”

Amy’s eyes widened. Tears welled up, but she swallowed them away.

“I knew this day would come, eventually…” he said in a low, husky voice. 

He swallowed, and Amy suddenly spotted the crown of beads that glistered on his forehead. She curled her fingers around Shadow’s hand, and he laced his fingers with hers. 

“You believed in me,” she sobbed silently.

“Of course I did. I thought I made that pretty clear.” 

Amy chuckled. 

“Rose, regardless of any special powers, you’ve always been special to me. Just because… I don’t know, eh… Chaos, you throw me off my game! I just think you’re amazing…” 

Shadow’s face was flustered when he locked eyes with her again. Amy could see the clumsy, nervous smile he was trying to suppress, but she couldn’t be fooled. Swiftly, she pulled him closer, lifting the both of them off the ground to pull him into a warm embrace. 

“Thank you,” she whispered, rubbing her hands on his back while they spinned slowly in mid-air. 

“Y-you’re wel-welcome,” he sputtered. 

“I think you’re amazing, too…” Amy softly touched his cheek with her lips. Shadow froze at the touch and started coughing until his face was almost as red as her usual dress. She put him down on his feet again, tilting her head in sympathy as he patted himself on the chest. 

He then cleared his throat and straightened his back. “I have a proposal for you.” 

“Let’s hear it,” Amy said, smiling. She couldn’t remember the last time her heart beat this fast.

“I want to spar with you in your super form.”

“Really? You mean that? No offense, but is that a good idea? I mean, I don’t stand a chance when you attack me in your super form…” 

“I brought something for myself, too…” Shadow closed his eyes, smirking as the seven Chaos Emeralds appeared in a perfect circle around him. 

“Oh, you’ve thought this through, mister…” Amy giggled, summoning her hammer again. 

“Guilty as charged,” Shadow proudly admitted. The emeralds circled around him in a blurry haze of color and light until his quills were a bright, glowing yellow and light flared around him. 

“Needless to say, you keep your inhibitors ON,” Amy demanded, swinging her hammer back to charge it with energy. 

Shadow nodded, but then held his hand up. “One more thing,” he said. “If you manage to win from me, I’ll take you out.” 

Amy blushed, accidentally slowing down the energy transmission to her hammer. She blinked, pinching her arm to check if she could be dreaming. 

“I’m being real here. I’d like to go out with you sometime.”

“I’ll give it my best shot, then!” Amy flashed him a confident smile, clenching her hands into fists. She felt elated and energetic, more ready than ever to engage in this battle and not only win this fight, but also his heart. “If we do end up on that date, you’ll have to tell me the story of your first super experience.” 

“Fair enough. You got yourself a deal.”

“I’ll be looking forward to it,” Amy teased, winking at him. He huffed, playfully smirking at her. She’d never seen him smile so much before today. 

“Cocky, I like it… You ready?” Shadow asked, positioning his arms in front of his body in a defending pose.

She chuckled. “Wait! But… what if you win?” Amy asked shyly. 

Shadow smirked. “Then you’ll take me out.”

 

[[I know her dress is green and in the fic it's red. The red was SO butt ugly with the rose gold, and she HAD to be rose gold, so I changed the color palette. Let's just say she buys a new dress for her super form and Tails manages to make a device for her so the dress changes along with her when she transforms. Works for me ;)]]