Crystal Corner

June is Pride Month, a month to celebrate LGBTQ+ communities all over the world, so let’s have a look at some crystals and gemstones, their meaning and how these colors reflect the Pride Flag. While color can be pleasing to the eye, crystals also play an important role in supporting the LBGTQ community on a much deeper level to bring benefits such as, dispelling fear, peace and harmony, pure unconditional love, generosity towards others, mental clarity, open heartedness and so much more.  The colors come together to represent humankind’s diverse community. Pink: Rose Quartz  Pink (red) in the Pride Flag...

What is Shungite? Shungite is an ancient stone that contains all the elements of the periodic table in its composition. It's believed to be almost two billion years old. Shungite formed long before there was life on earth, deep within the earth’s crust. It carries within its valuable downloads about the earth's evolutionary process. Shungite is composed of mostly carbon, which is the universal building block for life as we know it. In 1996 it was discovered that Shungite is the only known natural mineral to contain fullerenes, a crystalline form of carbon and powerhouse antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals. What does...

Are you in need of ways to ground your energy and find balance in your life? Make Time to Step Out I could start anywhere but if I had to start somewhere— your comfort zone is a huge first step. Are you trying new things and pushing healthy boundaries? Are you breathing fresh air by removing yourself from your home and dedicating time to the outside world? Stepping out can be achieved in many ways. Stepping out of unhealthy habits is also a smart chess move to break free from isolating from a better, fresher version of yourself. Picture the...

In the springtime, the Earth is waking up from her dream and everything bursts forth to grow. Think about the flowers and trees, how they awaken and come back to life in the spring. The rains fertilize Mother Earth and help the process of spring evolve. Water also fertilizes the hearts of humans causing the flower of the heart, the “tutu” to open, so we can become wiser and more beautiful. Our heart is dormant during the winter like everything in nature – resting. This is a good thing. It is being charged up to awaken and arise in the...

Aquamarine is the ocean turned from water into stone. The name ‘Aquamarine’ comes from its color range which is similar to sea water. Aquamarine is a water element stone with cleansing and calming aura. Those born in March can wear Aquamarine for bringing prosperity in their lives because it is their official birthstone. But other Zodiac signs can also benefit from wearing this stone. It is an amazing stone for those who are drawn to the cleansing energy of water. Wearing your birthstone brings you good luck, good health, and protection. I'm embracing and using the energy of Aquamarine to ride the...