The ring is traditionally the symbol of eternity and of perfection.
In ancient times in Greece and in Rome, only men of great value could use iron rings. Gold rings would in turn only be used by priests of Jupiter and later on warriors.
In the middle ages, the ring symbolized not only marriage but it was also used as a sort of amulet capable of healing those who would wear it. Dead people would also be ridden of their rings so that they could enter the heavens, unburdened by their human condition.
Rings have also caught the imagination since antiquity for their magical powers. Plato in his book The Republic mentions the story of a shepherd called Gyges that found a ring that would turn him invisible. Gyges, given this tremendous power manages to seduce the queen of Lydia and overthrow the king.
Now you take the floor – what do you associate with the ring?
I once had a ring for many years which means a lot to me and I believe have certain protection on me,but on the very first day I decided go to the local church to start a bible study I lost it.
Now I still wear rings in some dangerous times,and enemies show their respect upon me,maybe they are all so beautiful and looks cosy.
Once upon a time,ex brought me to jewlery shop and I choose a 10 pound white gold ring,its not so expensive,but the design I like a lot.He always asks to wear it,but I keep on forgetting,too young for any commitment….
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A ring has no ends; it symbolises eternity and continuity. Perhaps that is the reason behind using it as a sign of engagement and wedding as these relations are wished to be everlasting by almost everybody. It has got a unique position in our lives. Most lovers present a ring to their beloved as a token of their love, again, as a manifestation of never ending love. It also has got something divine and has been used by the nobility of many religions and civilizations.
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I associate the ring with no beginning, no end. weding rings, graduation rings. Also means belonging, like people from the same society using certain ring, or like for example your Magus ring, would be like for an achievement. By the way, if you are allowed, could you put a photo of your Magus ring in your blog, I’ve never seen one, it would be very nice to see it!!!
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A ring – a ring of gold – a symbol of love and commitment.
A ring – a ring of gold – a symbol of a new cycle
A ring – a ring of rosy-gold – here now and fresh on my finger
A ring- a ring of rarest Welsh gold- a symbol of the spirit within each and everyone of us
A ring – a new unity- tail to mouth- quezalcoatl – the plumed serpent
A ring- infinity in a grain of sand- a cosmic manvantara-cycles in time
Microcosm and macrocosm
As it was in the beginning so shall it be in the end.
A ring- the ring of a bell- a peel – a clarion call that cuts through a foggy, foggy night
THE hope in the darkness – the hope for light
A ring – a call – one for all and all as one
A ring – the first word – the logos that sails out from the void and into the silence
A ring – a harp – and the tuning of the world to the song line of the universe
A ring forged in fire- the fire of change – of transformation
A ring – a journey- a journey in and a journey out
A ring - the outer and the inner and there to make whole – to bind and to mend.
A ring- fate and destiny united as one
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Kristof ….
I don´t have words to comfort you in your grief of your friends wife.
It´s a tradgedy.
But in the same time we have to remember thoose has gone over to the other side and thinking of them with love and remember
the good times.
And I´m sure she´s happy where she are now, looking after you and your friend (and many more ofcourse).
And to me dying isn´t the end of our life.
I believe in reincarnation, but that doesn´t mean that I don´t miss my loved ones on the ohter side, in this life.
I think that we have to remember we live today and enjoy the moment, and share the love.
That is what life is all about if you ask me.
And when things like this happens it reminds us to life our life to the fullest !!!
Much love and light to you all :-)
Jessica
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Quand j’ai t’ai lu la première fois c’était par hasard ou par obligation car à la faculté de traduction de devais lire au moins un roman pour passer le test mon choix c’tait Veronica décide de mourir et à partir de la vos œuvres deviennent ma passion et quand je prend le roman je le mange .. c’est délicieux de vous lire et de vous entendre.. Et avec la sorcière de portobello j’ai pleuré car je me suis trop vue en Athéna.
merci
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The ring is a symbol of a circle. It is one of the most meaningful symbols to the Lakota people (Native American). They believe that when you pray with your sacred canupa (pipe) you are standing in the center of the universe. The bowl and stem of the sacred pipe are round as well. Many things in Nature are in a circle - the planets, many seeds, people sitting around a campfire. The living space within the tipi was circular (with a firepit in the center). Each family group set up its camp in a circle within the greater camp circle. The cycle of the seasons and of life are circular. A ring does not enslave unless you attach chains to it. You can walk away from the circle at any time. A circle brings together people of like mind or purpose. Animals gathered in a circle around the weaker one4s when danger threatened. A circle (and a ring) to me mean protection and continuous cycle. It is stronger than the sum of its parts. Linda (north of Chicago)
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A ring binds you to whatever it stands for. So it also limmits your freedom. It is a closed circle that won’t grow with you, a false sense of sequerity. In the end, it will strangle your soul.
Joanna
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