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...
It is important to recognize that seashells also hold their own vibrations and energies even though they are not stones. Because I also make jewelry out of seashells and sea glass, I want to share information with you about the properties of these naturally occurring items just like I do with the stones and crystals I work with. So, here is some information on Mother of Pearl. Mother of Pearl is said to attract prosperity. It is used to heighten intuition, psychic sensitivity, and imagination. It protects its wearer from negative influence and transmutes negative energy. It is said to be highly protective and a particularly potent item of protection for children. A traditional use of Mother of Pearl is to...
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...
