Gilda and African Yellow Opal

A Pendant of African Yellow Opal and Red Agate

A cat (Gilda) of the same colors

Agate is known for its grounding, centering and balancing properties.

Gilda balances very nicely.

African Opal is thought to improve mental concentration and perception,
and to raise one’s consciousness.

Gilda has excellent concentration in the arena of mousies.

African Opal is said to be a calming, soothing and purifying stone
that is purported to cure diseases of the eye. 

Gilda is quite calming, too.

African Opal is used to see all possibilities in situations and to cultivate creativity, insight and inspiration.

Gemstone pendants can be found in my etsy shop.

The Truth About Halloween Cats

Gilda is on a mission: to help you understand the truth about Halloween cats.



Truth 10: Not all Halloween cats are black. This is a myth perpetrated by many Cornerstoregoddess bracelets. (This annoys Gilda no end.) Halloween cats can be black, orange, white, or any combination of these colors.



Truth 9: Not all Halloween cats ride on broomsticks. It actually makes for balance problems for the witch. It's much like a motorcycle: if the rider in back moves, it affects the balance.

Truth 8: While some Halloween cats have been known to ride on the back of motorcycles, Gilda does not recommend it unless one enjoys spiders in one's whiskers.

Truth 7: Halloween cats do not guard the pumpkin patch. That's your job, foolish mortal!



Truth 6: True Halloween cats (also known as calico cats) bring good luck.

Truth 5: Halloween, or calico cats are sometimes referred to as money cats. This, according to Gilda, is foolish. Check her out. Does she have any pockets? She rests her case.



Truth 4: At one point in Japan, Halloween cats were thought to protect sailors on their ships. Gilda says you'd have to gte her on a ship, first.



Truth 3: On Halloween Eve, Halloween cats gather to make their plans for the day that honors them.



Truth 2: After a ritual meal of tuna sashimi, they instruct the other creatures of the night as to their Halloween tasks.

Truth 1: When trick-or-treating, it is essential that treats be gathered for the Halloween cats, as well. Objects honoring them count. Like this.

Gilda says, "You have been warned!"