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Apatite

For me, the new year begins in August.  This time of year is a time of working toward goals and making dreams happen.  In other words, it's a time of manifestation.  Apatite is the perfect stone for this season of the year. Apatite is a stone of manifestation. It lends itself to service and to humanitarian pursuits. Apatite is attuned to the future, yet connects to past lives. It stimulates the development of our psychic gifts and spiritual attunement, deepening meditation and aiding communication and self-expression on all levels. It balances the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual bodies, and the chakras, eliminating overactivity and stimulating underactivity. Psychologically, Apatite increases motivation. It draws off negativity about oneself and others. It is helpful...

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Amethyst

I can't believe I have written a post about Amethyst before now.  What on earth have I been doing?  Oh well, I'm finally getting around to it. Amethyst is one of the most powerful protection stones. It protects its wearer from all kinds of harm, including but not limited to electromagnetic stress and negativity from others. One of the things I like best about Amethyst is that it is a natural tranquilizer. it relieves stress, soothes irritability, balances mood swings, and dispels anger and anxiety. It is a great stone for helping you to overcome sadness and grief. Amethyst also stimulates spiritual awareness, opens intuition, and enhances psychic abilities.  Amethyst encourages sobriety, having a sobering effect on overindulgence of alcohol, drugs, or...

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Agate

Agate properties transmit a lower, more gentle frequency, which makes them an excellent stone for someone looking to slow down and get centered. Agate’s calming and stress-relieving properties help you unite with the energy of the Earth by bringing peace to your mind, body, and spirit. When you feel unbalanced, Agate's healing properties have soft vibrations that can help you to reevaluate and adjust your behaviors. If you suffer from anxiety or stress, Agate is one of the best crystals to work with to achieve tranquility and balance. This crystal’s calming, grounding energy guides you out of a state of fear or being overwhelmed and aids you in getting re-centered. While holding an Agate, try taking three slow, deep breaths. Envision the crystal leading you into...

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Actinolite

Actinolite is a crystal that shields its wearer. It can heal the your energy, filling in metaphysical wounds that can result from psychic attack, illness, stress, and unwanted negativity. It balances body, mind, and spirit and enhances higher awareness. Actinolite can increase your self-esteem by getting rid of negative feelings, especially those of isolation which may hinder your progress toward spiritual growth. It makes its wearer more in tune with nature and more aware of your environment. Actinolite makes us aware that we are all an important part of the universe. Use Actinolite to connect with spirit guides. Physically, Actinolite reduces stress and strengthens the immune system, especially after illness or trauma. Prayer/Meditation for Actinolite I seek protection and sound my alarm. May...

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Abalone

A new month means a new stone.  Except, this month, I'm not going to tell you about a stone.  I'm going to share the amazing properties of Abalone. If you're lucky enough to find a piece of Abalone, you are truly blessed. Abalone Shell brings with it feelings of peace, compassion, and love. It has a lovely warm, gentle vibration. It is a great talisman to wear in times of tough emotional issues, because it soothes the nerves and encourages you to remain calm. It can gently help open up your psychic and intuitive connections. Abalone Shell excellent  when needing guidance in relationships, because it enhances and supports communication, cooperation, commitment, and compromise.  This can lead to harmony and balance. It...

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