I can't think of this stone without thinking of my grandmother. My dad's mom was named Opal. While my grandmother didn't possess all of the qualities of the stone, she was most certainly creative. She was quite the painter. But, I digress. Now, that I've told you about my connection to this stone, let me tell you about the stone itself. Opal soothes and clears the emotions and boosts the will to live. It ignites optimism, enthusiasm, and creativity and allows for the release of inhibitions inspiring love and passion. Opal stimulates flashes of intuition and insight, yet is a protective stone for deep inner work and meditation. It enhances creativity. Prayer/Meditation for Opal Dear angels above, I know you're...
This is my go-to stone for keeping negativity at bay. Whenever a client tells me that they just need to get rid of the bad stuff in their lives and protect themselves from toxicity, Onyx is at the top of my list. Plus, it such a stunning stone. Here's a little bit of information about the properties of Onyx just in case you didn't know. A powerful protection stone, Black Onyx absorbs and transforms negative energy and helps to prevent the drain of personal energy. Black Onyx aids the development of emotional and physical strength and stamina, especially when support is needed during times of stress, confusion, or grief. Black Onyx fosters wise decision-making. Wear Black Onyx to encourage happiness...
As Father's Day approaches, the first Father's Day without my dad being here, I find myself gravitating toward the gifts my father bestowed upon me. Not just the physical gifts, but all the wonderful life lessons he taught me. I get my love of rocks from my dad. Growing up, both of my parents worked in agriculture, that meant we didn't have a lot of money. My dad supplemented our monthly groceries by hunting and fishing which meant he would be away from home some weekends. To show me that he missed me when he was away, he would always bring me a gift from his trips. His gifts were always rocks from the area where he was hunting. Because...
All too often, people think that the only pink stone out there is Rose Quartz, but Morganite is another pink stone. It holds its own healing properties and is just as beautiful as the lovely Rose Quartz. Morganite is a crystal of Divine Love. It brings healing, compassion, assurance, and promise. It helps to attract and maintain love. Morganite attunes to the heart and the Heart Chakra. It cleanses the emotional body of stress and anxiety, old wounds and hidden traumas, and kindles lightness within the spirit. It brings in the frequency of Divine compassion, inspiring the awareness that life’s suffering and pain serves a higher purpose in our spiritual growth and can be a catalyst for moving forward in peace...
There is so much to say about this amazing stone! So, without further ado, I shall share with you what I have learned. As ancient as the moon itself, Moonstone holds the power of mystery. Its secrets are locked beneath a pearly veil, and with them, our own hidden truths. Only within its reflected light can we begin to understand what it has to teach us. Moonstone is foremost a talisman of the inward journey, taking you deep into your self to retrieve what is missing, the parts of your soul left behind or forgotten, then brought to light. [Simmons, 267] Since earliest times, Moonstone has been a tangible connection to the magic of the moon - an amulet of protection for travelers,...
