Jaya Saxena's essay collection examines eleven crystals like rose quartz and obsidian, weaving personal reflections with cultural histories and critiques.
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Jaya Saxena's essay collection examines eleven crystals like rose quartz and obsidian, weaving personal reflections with cultural histories and critiques.
From amethyst to obsidian, Basic Witches author Jaya Saxena explores the multi-faceted meanings and history behind eleven popular crystals in this relatable personal essay collection. Highly prized for their beauty, crystals can take the shape of jewelry, household objects, and an array of self-care products. But it’s the ideas they stand for that draw people to their raw forms. Like astrology, tarot, and modern witchcraft, crystals help practitioners understand themselves and the wider world ar...
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Brief cultural discussions of sexuality and women's roles; no explicit scenes.
No violence or gore depicted.
No profanity present.
No substance use depicted.
Minor themes of gender identity and presentation in essays.
Brief mentions of spirituality without devotional framing.
No evidence found in available sources.
Central essays on crystals as talismans, with tarot and astrology connections; occult framing.
Recurring social messaging on gender, culture, and mythologies.
No self-harm or suicide themes.
No abuse or suffering depicted.
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