Marigold, October flower

These vibrant flowers in the shape of miniature pumpkins come in fiery colours of red, orange, yellow and golden. Of the family group Asteraceae, the actual genus name is Tagetes. Flowers of the New World, valued by the Aztecs for their appearance and culinary usefulness. Edible and with plenty of herbal qualities. Distributed throughout the world, some hybrids made in Europe. There's a native marigold in Europe such as the pot marigold and French marigold. However a certain type of Marigold flower is toxic, although these flowers can give an allergic reaction to humans. Marigolds are not safe for dogs to consume. Marigolds are not related to "marsh marigold leaves" (an entirely different species) which are very toxic to humans and animals. 

Another October birth month flower is the cosmos plant, appearing in late Summer, early Autumn and looking like golden jewel star blooms. They belong to the Sunflower family. Both marigolds and cosmos flowers are native to the Americas, and have accidentally grown here and there. Introduced into South Africa it's golden Autumn petals show in the countryside. You can also find cosmos flowers of white, yellow and orange. In various reds including light pink, burgundy and crimson. Cosmos flowers are edible and safe, for salads and medicine.  

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Prehistory topic

 

The topic of dinosaurs has always fascinated me, but I've never mentioned them on this blog before. I've been eager to post one of many videos from Studio, who made many species of dinosaur vocals that they believe was more realistic. Wearing headphones and with bass switched on, can be very scary listening to it. It gives a much more accurate sound that includes vibration and chills down the spine. My favourite dinosaur sounds include the Triceratops (roaring and bellowing), Tyrannosaurus rex (thunderous rattle and then a harsh low frequency growl) and Quetzalcoatlus (rapid shrieks).

Delve into the audio songs of the dinosaurs here at Youtube by channel Studio Dinosaur vocalisation study Cretaceous era     

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Gentle crystals

 

There are many stones and crystals that help settle the mind, calm the mood and relax emotions. These are Amethyst, Tourmaline, Citrine, Quartz, Selenite, Amazonite, Moonstone and Lapis Lazuli. They can be worn as a jewel gem, carried in your pocket, placed under your pillow so that you can sleep on it, and put around the rooms. Each crystal has it's own way of creating harmony and gentleness. 

Tourmaline is also named the "peace stone" as it takes away all negative feelings and heavy dark emotions. It can cure the mind, body and soul of anger, misery, jealousy, envy, spite and malice. It cleanses the entire individual and sweeps those bad moods. It enhances feelings of complete calm.

Amethyst, a gentle purple coloured stone with magical qualities, mostly healing and calming and also cleansing. This lovely fruit looking Amethyst creates positive feelings, just by looking at it's pretty features. The shade of violet helps to calm nervousness, and make happy feelings take over.

Quartz, like a healer can focus it's energy on the mind, and leave one feeling so relaxed. It's a bringer of high levels of energy, attracting the power of the stars and rainbows, waking up nearby rocks and helping to stir their dormant energies. A mood making wish charm and a clear source of spiritual help. 

Citrine is called "stone of the mind" as it dwells on a person's feelings, thoughts, dreams, moods and subconsciousness. It can restore and generate light peace within. Able to settle an angry mind full of irrational thoughts, helping to focus the mind on positive and gentle traits and goals. 

Amazonite is the rock that brings about harmony, peace, clarity and much more. It draws attention to positive energy and heals the individual. It can make someone be more sharp of mind, getting rid of any dull mind fog by helping to understand things clearly. It's helpful about the body and used as vibration healing.

Selenite is a stone that is named after the Greek moon goddess Selene. Also this lunar crystal assists for feeling more peaceful and calm. This stone can turn emotions to becoming settled, soothed and restful. It's pale energy helps with remembering dreams and concentrate on meditation. It can also be used to help someone with visualisation, homework and memory. 

Lapis Lazuli is often used for lots of activities from better judgement, focusing on details and learning quickly. People use this stone to help improve their social selves, to better communication skills in forming friendships and boosting confidence. It may help to stimulate a clear path of intelligence of the mind, with inner strength and confidence with calm and peace of mind.

Moonstone is known as to be the gem of tranquility. A stone to settle differences and make peace with others, to mend broken tense situations and calm unsettled moods. It helps with love also, and may bring fresh qualities of self that are peaceful and very settled. Lovers favour this stone as it enhances feelings, while channelling calm structured inner feelings with healthy properties for mind, body and spirit. 

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Hyena

Hyena people are often described as sly tricksters who are not trustworthy. These are often scavengers and they can work in groups, laughing at someone less fortunate. They laugh at those in pain. It is because sometimes they cause the suffering of other people. Hyena type people are regarded as foe and not ideal to be around. In traditional folklore hyena animals are considered dangerous in a magical way as they're believed to be shapeshifters and witches. Hyena animals are capable of taking down full grown adult lions. 

Hyenas are feliform animals, carnivorous and scavenger more than hunter. In the wild they can live up to 25 human years. They're fast runners and can run at a speed of up to 65km/h. Their natural home is grasslands and deserts in wild terrain in Africa. They're found in savannah and the regions are also filled with other hidden dangers like snakes. There are many species of hyena, but the largest and most common is the spotted hyena. 

They often hunt in packs. They can also kill with their powerful jaws and razor sharp teeth, crunching through bone. Hyenas can kill many beasts ranging from Cape buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, young rhino, jackals, foxes, hare, porcupines, snake, lizards, birds and insects. Their prey varies from large to small. They can also kill large dogs, such as rottweilers. Now while hyenas can pack upon a lion and overthrow it, lions regard hyenas as their prey. 

Getting back to what I mentioned earlier on this entry, humans that are like hyenas share only negative traits and they can be harmful. One powerful giant dominant hyena may have the advantage to kill a few lions, especially if they're alone, elderly and frail. But a pride of lions and a single adult lion can easily kill a lone hyena.

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