Today was a good day. A near perfect Spring day, in fact. The bees and birds are alive and well. All around these parts, the Earth is showing beautiful signs of renewal and awakening. Yay warmth!
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| daffodils showing their beauty |
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| our pretty fig tree is blooming! |
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| tiny magician in our backyard |
The boys and I ventured to our local metaphysical shop to find some new crystals for our collections. It's always overwhelming in a kind of mystical way when entering the crystal room. Hundreds of beautiful crystals and rocks from all over the world surround you, emitting their ancient energies all around the place. I usually spend a bit of time feeling through and exploring until I'm drawn to certain crystals, but this time I was on a mission. Spirit Quartz. Legend says that Spirit Quartz brings qualities of positive energy to all realms. Excellent for shielding the aura as well as mental and physical protection.
Here's a bit more info on Spirit Quartz and other healing crystals...should you fancy this sort of thing!
Spirit Quartz-
Also known as Faerie Quartz, Cactus Quartz, Pineapple Quartz and Porcupine. These magickal pieces are found exclusively in Southern Africa. Spirit Quartz opens, activates, balances and harmonises the crown chakra, allowing one to connect fully with divine wisdoms. As the crown chakra is energetically charged, one’s clairvoyant, clairaudient, clairsentient and claircognisant states are also heightened. This guidance is often received with such clarity, that one’s fear is non-existent, as one chooses to live to the full potential of their soul purpose with strength, clarity, peace and grace.
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| Spirit Quartz |
- assists meditation
- balances chakras
- heals family/community problems
- helps community healing
- aids astral projection
- enhances dream work
- shamanic journeying
- auric shielding
- helps overcome grief
- activates and cleanses other stones
- rebirth (perfect for the season)
- natural attraction to faerie realm
- connects you to spirit and higher self
- freedom from fear
- channels otherworldly and divine inspiration
- connects and re-connects you with unconditional love
Citrine-
Also known as Merchant Stone or Sun Stone, legends say this crystal never needs cleansing. Citrine is highly energizing and nurtures creativity. It also encourages generosity and sharing good fortune. Citrine brings intelligence, health, happiness, curiosity, confidence, and healing wisdom.
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| Citrine |
- balances yin/yang
- stimulates intuition
- positively influences education and interpersonal relationships
- supports the endocrine system
- encourages proper metabolism
- helps release anger and negative feelings
- activates solar plexus, sacral and crown chakras
- adds optimism and zest to life
- attracts prosperity
- aids in detoxifying blood
- relieves menstrual and menopausal symptoms :)
Sodalite-
Sodalite stimulates thinking and truthful in emotions. It's a fantastic stone for clearing electromagnetic smog. When placed by a computer or other electronic, it's useful in blocking their emanations.
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| Sodalite |
- encourages creativity
- helps verbalize thoughts
- eliminates confusion
- activates logic
- provides direction of purpose
- encourages self-esteem
- provides access to sacred universal law
- associated with third eye chakra and throat chakra
- provides protection
- unites logical with spiritual
Placing crystals around your home, car, and even in your pocket or bag, is a great way to cleanse and shield the energies around you. Cleanse your stones by placing them in sunlight or moonlight for a few hours. This will energize and clear them. You can also place your stones in running water, preferably a natural source, or bury the stones in earth for a few hours to ground and cleanse their energy. Smudge sticks such as sage and sweetgrass are also great for cleansing your special stones. Cleanse your crystals when they start to look cloudy or dull...or if they start to feel less vibrant...and see them come back to life!
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