Jet
If ever there was a rock for goths, this would be it. Jet is a gemstone that mysteriously formed out of the decomposition of living things that sunk deep into the ground after dying millions of years ago. In some specimens, if you look closely enough, you can still see the cell structures of the lifeforms it once was. Add to that the fact that jet is deeply, opaquely, mysteriously black, and it’s no wonder we associate this rock with death! In Victorian times, it was even considered the official mourning stone, worn as a signal and symbol of grief after the loss of a loved one. Whether because of the rich, deep darkness of its color, its mysterious and deathly origins, or its role as a symbol of mourning, this gem makes for a perfect reminder that death is an inescapable part of life. These days, most of us prefer to live in denial of this fact, but, paradoxically, accepting it can bring a lot of depth, richness, and peace to our lives.
The Bottom Line
DEATH
“Make peace with mortality.”
One Or More Of These Messages Are For You
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- Please don’t worry: Pulling this card does not mean that you, or anyone you know, are about to die!
- You may soon experience the ending of a project, a relationship, or a cycle of your life.
- Wise people accept that “nothing lasts forever but the earth and sky” and do their best to gracefully accept loss as a natural and unavoidable part of life.
- You yourself may need to learn to gracefully let go of something you’ve been holding on to for too long.
- You may receive the answers and insights you seek by contemplating your own mortality.
- By far the biggest regret of the dying is not having had the courage to be true to themselves. Make sure you’re being your most authentic self and following your own path before it’s too late.
- If you’re grieving, know that you’re not alone: Literally every single person who has ever lived on this Earth has experienced loss.
- You’ll never be the same after a significant loss, but that’s not the same as never being okay again.
