The crown of the kind witch Glinda is a symbol of power and goodness in the land of Oz. It is a beautiful and majestic crown, adorned with diamonds and gems, that is said to possess magical properties. Glinda, the good witch of the South, wears this crown as a symbol of her authority and benevolence. The crown is believed to grant Glinda the ability to perform incredible feats of magic and to bring peace and harmony to the land. One of the crown's most notable powers is its ability to make the wearer appear more radiant and kind-hearted, reflecting Glinda's true nature. The crown is also said to have the power to ward off evil and protect those who wear it.
I have to admit: I was kind of worried about this episode giving me ideas for the blog. The first viewing I was so engrossed with what was unfolding only two things really stood out to me (the final two topics below). Then I watched it again, and whoa, there is a lot happening in this episode. And, of course, spoilers abound here, so read at your own risk! (Spoilers include bits from subsequent books, the broad narrative, and episode specifics.)
Alchemy does not just have the potential to reveal through Ashmole 782 aka the Book of Life what is wrong with creatures, but also can reveal Diana and Matthew s journey. Alchemy does not just have the potential to reveal through Ashmole 782 aka the Book of Life what is wrong with creatures, but also can reveal Diana and Matthew s journey.
The crown is also said to have the power to ward off evil and protect those who wear it. It is a highly coveted item in the land of Oz, and many have sought to possess its powers. However, only Glinda herself is able to harness the full power of the crown and use it for the greater good.
I was engrossed with my witchcraft training
Of all the books about witchcraft and magic that have come out this year, the one I've most eagerly awaited is Of Shadows: 100 Objects from the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic by photographer Sara Hannant and museum owner Simon Costin. But the wait is over - Of Shadows is launched today, Halloween.
Actually, I should admit my wait was over a few weeks ago. I was kindly sent a preview copy by Strange Attractor Press under strict instructions not to post a review until 31 October.
I couldn't wait to read it though - and I spent a whole evening engrossed in its pages. Each spread consists of a photograph taken by Sara Hannant on one side with information about the history and background of the item on the other. It is very informative - and the photographs are amazing.
The very first image in the book had me captivated - and gave me a tingle of synchronicity. It shows Sara photographing a fishing float used as a scrying glass. Shortly before I saw that, I had been asked to run a scrying by candlelight workshop at The Atlantis Bookshop and had been going through my own collection of crystal balls and objects used for divination.
One of them was a dark green fishing float that had been passed down on my mother's side of the family, which came from Cornwall. In my family it was traditional to do fortune telling on Halloween - usually after an evening of party games. Sometimes we tried scrying with the old fishing float. It wasn't until I read Of Shadows that I realised how common that folk magic tradition must be in Cornwall.
As Sara said at a talk entitled Witchcraft's Artefacts at Treadwell's earlier this year, the things she chose to photograph were ones that intrigued her as well as being examples of the wide range of items in the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic in Boscastle. They include dolls, wands, statues, knives, pendants, clothing and amulets. Some were prominently displayed at the museum, others had came from the archives.
She first tried to photograph them during daylight, but found that didn't bring out the essence of the objects. She explained: “It was best to photograph at night. This enabled the objects to emerge from the darkness, where it is said magic begins.”
It works. The items do look magical and mysterious, lit by narrow spotlights against complete blackness. This both emphasises the features of the artefacts and hints at their hidden depths of purpose. And, of course, the book's title Of Shadows, both refers to the photographic technique used and the name for a witch's book of spells and rituals - the Book of Shadows.
She first tried to photograph them during daylight, but found that didn't bring out the essence of the objects. She explained: “It was best to photograph at night. This enabled the objects to emerge from the darkness, where it is said magic begins.”
Through her actions and the wearing of the crown, Glinda inspires others to be kind and compassionate, and to use their own powers for the betterment of society. The crown of the kind witch Glinda is a symbol of hope, love, and the enduring power of goodness..
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