Pyrite, or iron pyrite, is a metallic mineral made up of iron and sulfur. It is a mineral that is commonly found and it occurs in a number of forms. Pyrite sparks activity and attraction, pulling luck and money in your direction. It warms, nourishes, and stimulates. The word Pyrite is said to come from… Continue reading Pyrite
There are so very many crystal related books on the market that it is difficult to narrow it down. I also strongly believe that books are often best used to identify the gemstone, mineral, or fossil in front of you. The books can be used to confirm what your intuition shares with you regarding the… Continue reading Crystal Books on My Bookshelf
One of the most common questions that I am asked is “How should I clear my crystals?”. This is usually closely followed by “How often should I clear my crystals?”. This post is to answer both of those questions for you, but I am going to answer them in reverse order. How Often Should Crystals… Continue reading Clearing Your Crystals
Carnelian is about creativity and connects with the second Chakra, Sacral or Swadhistana in Sanskrit. This is the home of our creativity, passion and sensuality, and how we connect with society. They say that we connect with our Chakras in periods of seven years. If this is accurate, our second chakra is engaged and maturing… Continue reading Carnelian for Creativity
Malachite helps to awaken your heart to what is truly important. Malachite is a stone with the ability to deeply cleanse. Malachite helps you to move forward, releasing stagnation and the effects of trauma. Increased endurance may be a beneficial side effect. About Malachite Malachite is a hydrated carbonate. Very soft, on the MOHS hardness… Continue reading Malachite
One of the most powerful crystals that you can use is Amethyst, a purple quartz crystal that is easy to find and an affordable addition to your crystal toolkit. Amethyst is known to calm the mind, enhance insight, and encourage sobriety. It is also tied to dreams, protection, and healing. About Amethyst Amethyst is a… Continue reading Amethyst
Aura Quartz are quartz crystals that are altered in a vacuum process called Atomic Vapor Deposition. Natural quartz crystals are placed in a specially designed vacuum chamber. Fine particles of metal are then vacuum bonded to the crystal to change or enhance the original appearance. There are mixed opinions on Aura Quartz regarding their efficacy… Continue reading Aura Quartz
This post is for beginners, but can benefit anyone! The information relates to my experience with the stones that we will be exploring. I encourage you to work with them yourselves and see how they work for you. So, why do we work with crystal energy? Regardless of whether you believe that we evolved from… Continue reading 10 Crystals for Beginners
The master healer, clear quartz is an efficient and effective cleaner. It cleanses on an energetic and physical level, clearing residue from the aura, the chakras, the organs, and other stones.
Smoky quartz is my go to stone when I get up in my head and can’t get out. It can pull me back down into my body and make me feel reconnected.
