Corvus Caelestis ( Celestial Corvids ) - Glow

This was quite a challenge.

I had to recreate it several times on account of Murphy's Law causing things to go wrong and ruin the foundation as I experimented to try and get it just right.

This piece was a commission for my friend Candee, who asked for a nature-spiritual reflective piece. She wanted something with a pentacle, but something that blended so the average person might not notice it, in the form of woven vines or something similar. She asked that I include black birds, which have always been good luck for her.

Thus the piece came together in the form of a tree of life with woven branches to form the pentacle, a small scrying mirror to make the moon, then corvids and celestial heavens incorporated into the imagery, with Labradorite stone inlay and glow to finish it all off and make it whole.

Mixed media on wood base with natural bark edges. Measures about 14in x 9in.


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Metaphysical Properties And Symbology


Raven and Crow

Raven and Crow both have strong medicine as spirit guides and totems. Walking between the worlds, gatekeepers between physical and spiritual realms. Seekers of ancient lore, guides on the path. They are normally black with iridescent hues of blue and purple shining on them, depending on the light. Their color is symbolic of creation, of the void or what has yet to take form.

Ravens and Crows are known as keepers of secrets and teachers of mysticism in many cultures, and viewed as symbols of good luck by some. They teach us about life mysteries and magick. They aid in meditation and communicating with worlds beyond, offering heightened awareness and greater understanding of our consciousness. They carry the power for deep inner transformation.

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Labradorite

I used Labradorite inlays for the eyes, and one has a Labradorite spirit stone set in its back. Labradorite is highly mystical and spiritual, a stone of transformation and change. Labradorite has a calming and harmonizing effect. It purges negativity, bringing well being. It also has pain relieving properties. Labradorite is said to provide quick relief from anxiety, hopelessness and depression, replacing them with enthusiasm, self-confidence and inspiration. It is said to dispel negativity and to bring clear understanding by enhancing clarity of thought. Labradorite is also said to give perseverance, strength and enhanced intuition during times of conflict and change.

Labradorite heightens intuition and enhances psychic abilities, making it great for working with the Third Eye Chakra. Intuition and intellect are balanced by Labradorite. Illusions are dispelled and true intentions are seen more easily with its use. Labradorite is also very protective against negative energies, balancing, strengthening and protecting the aura and sealing it from energy leaks. Labradorite enhances strength of will and feelings of inner worth. It is useful for bringing up and healing old memories, including past life issues. Labradorite can aid in communicating with our highest self and with the creator.

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Space / Astral / Celestial / Glow

Finally, I chose to blend in the mysterious void of space, reflective of the corvids and their coloring, and of the concept of creation being birthed among the stars. The swirling of the nebula seemingly unending.

The glow represents pure spiritual essence within, like a quiet river running deep with the flow of the universe into the astral realms beyond.