Quartz Crystal

In a dark and quiet room light one or two candles.  Place your crystal ball or other favorite meditation crystal on a table in front of you.  ( My favorite is an all natural quartz crystal ball filled with wonderful inclusions and a few rainbows.)  Burning incense is sometimes helpful for setting the mood.  I use a wood scent.  Sandlewood, cedar wood, etc.

 Relax, gaze into the crystal.  Try not to blink.  Slowly take deep breaths in and out while gazing deeply.  You should feel a sense of calm and peacefulness.  At this point, gaze steadly for 15 minutes.  You may increase your time by 5 minutes every new session until you reach 30 minutes or so.

 You might see a fluffy cloud forming in the center of your crystal.  This is your “focusing area” where your visions will appear.  You may or may not get a vision on your first try.  For some it might take several sessions.  Always relax and don’t force anything.  Whether you receive a vision or not this is always an excellent relaxing and stress reducing exercise.

With Halloween just a few weeks away, it’s a perfect time to reflect on what makes a successful costume. Think about all the costume parties you’ve attended in the past, and which outfits garnered the most acclaim. For the most part, prize-winning costumes are all about creativity and execution. You could come up with the most unique idea at the party, but it won’t matter unless you carry it to fruition.

This October, why not put a new spin on a traditional favorite? People have been dressing up as witches for Halloween since time immemorial, but how many of them go so far as to carry around their own authentic crystal wands? With such a striking accessory to serve as the centerpiece for your outfit, you’ll just need a pointy hat, some pointy shoes, a wig and some warts.

A very special friend was involved in an extremely toxic relationship.  He knew it was destructive, but he was unable to make the permanent break.  When he asked for our help we immediately cleansed and charged a tumbled unikite stone and a rutilated quartz crystal.  We  added these to a special powerful crystal point  and gave them to him. 

Unikite is a moss green and salmon pink composite rock.  It enhances personal power and the ability to completely take charge of your own life.  It helps ensure that you will be the guardian of your own fate and not be taken over by someone else.   Rutilated Quartz and Tourmalinated quartz  have the same energy.  It helps you become more discriminating about who or what one allows to be of impact.

It has been rough, but the bad relationship is finally over!  He has met a new lady ( also out of a bad relationship ) and slowly they are healing together.  Never underestimate the power of the crystal.

The origin of birthstones actually can be traced back about 6,000 years to Moses wandering in the desert. Every tribe of Israel, and there were twelve of them, had a different stone represented in the Hosen or breastplate of Aaron.

The stones were: (Stones will change according to what translation of the bible you use)

Carnelion /Ruby Reuben Symbol of love and marriage; aids conception, pregnancy and birth

Peridot Simeon Brings blessing of joy and abundance to your life

Emerald Levi Symbol of generosity, modesty and kindness

Turquoise Judah Leads to success in business affairs

Lapis Lazuli Issachar Symbol of honesty and clarity of thought

Quartz Zebulon Bestows strength; symbolizes purity and the love of truth

Jacinth/Topaz Dan Stimulates creativity; brings on to self-fulfillment

Agate Naphtali Has a special calming effect

Amethyst Gad Symbol of spiritual strength; guards against negative energies

Chrysolite Asher Purifies both body and soul; brings inner peace

Onyx Joseph Strengthens one’s courage and self-control

Jasper Benjamin Bestows physical strength; raises self-esteem

Years of study, argument, reasoning and all sorts of questioning has gone into the meaning of the stones. Then when you realize that according to scriptures this is just the tip of the use of semi-precious stones and other stones we have no idea what they were, well, it is fascinating.

In the meantime, the above list just might give you some kind of idea why that piece of Onyx on the mantle really seems to do something for you and or why that Emerald just seems “right” on your hand.

This article contributed by a dear friend.  Thank you Kelly

The process of evaluating a gemstone is a bit more complicated than the novice would suspect. Jewel collectors frequently judge stones according to their hue, saturation and tone. When you refer to the aesthetic aspects of a gem, you should use the proper nomenclature. Don’t remark upon a gem’s “color,” but do admire its brilliant “hue.”

Saturation is merely a measure of the gem’s intensity or purity. A highly saturated piece will feature a brilliant luster. Finally, a gem’s tone can be judged by examining the lightness or darkness of its hue. Now that you’ve picked up a few pointers about evaluating gemstone jewelry, you can shop with confidence. Remember that knowledge is power and you can never learn too much about gorgeous jewelry.

I have always been a great believer in the beauty and power of stones, particularly crystals. I guess the first time my grandfather took me up in the attic and showed me his old “cat’s hair crystal radio” I have been fascinated by them. I figured if I could listen to Amos and Andy by touching that stupid cat hair to a particular spot on that crystal, hopefully  you can see why I thought that crystal just had to have some kind of special something. Over the years I have I have seen crystals and stones used in healing, to release tension, restore health, etc. I met a veterinarian in Dallas, Oregon who was known all over the world for using crystals to heal and treat champion race horses. Last time I saw him was in Jordan where he has treating the horses in the king’s stables.

I have lost track of the number of chiropractors and osteopaths whom I have met, who use crystals and other stones in their treatment and practice.  I have to admit that many of the town folk in some of those towns have looked on them as something akin to witch doctors when they first started practicing. Of course, there was the young lady years ago, when I was working in a rock shop in a town that will remain anonymous. She walked in and wanted a piece of a blue stone, but couldn’t remember what it was called.  I just happened to have a piece of it. At that point she removed her blouse, and showed me the fragment  of Kyanite nestled between….well, you get the picture. When I asked her why she wanted the stone she explained that she had been told that if she wore Kyanite she would not get pregnant. I sold her the sample she wanted and laughed all the way home. I wonder who convinced her of that?

This article was contributed by a dear friend, may he have many more exciting adventures.  Thank you Kelly.