Stone of the Month – August 2023

Malachite This month’s topic from HIW – Embracing Growth in Self Reflection (Solar Plexus) In the past I’ve found self-reflection challenging. It requires honesty, and living in denial, let’s face it, is easier. Any shade or tinge of denial...

Stone of the Month – February 2023

Carnelian This month’s topic from HIW – Natures Tools for Staying Grounded (Root Chakra) Ohhhh Ahhhh, this topic from HIW is an absolute no-brainer for me. There are so many fabulous crystals and stones for grounding. I’ll start by saying anything...

Solar Plexus Chakra

The third primary Chakra in the Vedic tradition is the Solar Plexus, known in Sanskrit as Manipura: This can be translated as “city of jewels” – “resplendent gem” – “lustrous gem”. What I know it translates to is...

Stone of the Month – November 2021

Stone of the Month for November – Rose Quartz This month’s topic title, from the Holistic Institute of Wellness, is Season of Gratitude. November is THE month for gratitude, fueled mostly by the Thanksgiving Holiday of course and also by thoughts of the coming...

Stone of the Month – October 2021

Stone of the Month for October – Black Obsidian This month’s topic title, from the Holistic Institute of Wellness, is Modern Shamanism. At first glance this may not seem relevant to a lot of my readers but hear me out if you will. I believe there are titanic, I...

Bracelets & Your Auric Field

I’ve talked in the past about wearing your favorite crystals and stones inside your auric field. Yes you can carry them in a pocket or a medicine pouch, however, wearing them against your skin can boost their efficacy immensely. Whatever you are looking for,...