Obsidian and Finding the Truth Beneath the Surface
When we dress up, when we experiment, sometimes it’s because we are trying to discover who we are. But sometimes it’s because we already know and have nothing to hide.
This is Personal Facets, a column by Jaya Saxena exploring emotions, the magical properties and promises of crystals, and the real reasons people seek their powers.
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Jaya Saxena is a writer from New York. She's the co-author of Basic Witches.
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