If we turn ourselves toward the Lord, we can get the full inflowing of His wisdom and love; if we turn away from Him we cast ourselves into cold and shadow -- we turn ourselves toward hell. In the Bible, "turning" generally refers to a change in spiritual state, as people turn themselves toward the Lord or away from the Lord.

A 'beryl,' as in Daniel 10:6, signifies the good of charity and faith. Beryl is a sparkling precious stone.

(Odkazy: Arcana Coelestia 6135)