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What To Do When Crystals Break   ( Sep 14, 2013 )
When crystals break, many of us feel sad or broken hearted. The damage done can seem irreversible and hopeless. There may even be feelings of guilt surrounding the damaged stone. This article will give you ideas, tips, and suggestions on what to do with broken pieces. Check in with the Stone First, check how the crystal feels. Does it feel sad or is it happy to be liberated?...
How to Clear/Clean Crystals   ( Sep 14, 2013 )
How to Clear/Clean Crystals By Lourdes Lebron   When first working with a crystal, it is a good idea to begin by cleaning it. The goal is to remove any energy that might hamper its vibrations.  There are many ways to accomplish this and this article will touch upon a few of the easiest methods. The easiest way to clean a crystal is to place it in moonlight...
Aromatherapy for Autumn   ( Sep 13, 2013 )
As autumn approaches, it brings with it shorter days and cooler nights. This makes it the perfect time to experiment with warming essential oils, such as cinnamon, clove, ginger, cardamom, and black pepper. One of my favorite combinations contains cassia (cinnamon), clove, and sweet orange essential oils. It just smells like autumn to me! You can diffuse this blend or add a...
Exploring Your World With Crystals By Stephanie Arnold   ( Sep 13, 2013 )
Exploring Your World With Crystals By Stephanie Arnold Deep within ourselves lies an explorer waiting to set out with a compass and explore the great unknown that lies beyond the backyard fence.  A part of our human nature, so many people have this drive within them to check out the world around them and what lies beyond the horizon.  All past cultures have their...
The Wolf - Animal Totem   ( Aug 23, 2013 )
Wolf is most commonly looked upon as the Teacher, the Pathfinder and the Guardian. Wolf is intuitive, psychic, spiritual, loyal, and works for the greater good. By some tribes, Wolf is associated with the North direction on the Medicine Wheel and the color white. Wolf is also associated with the Throat Chakra. Wolf’s cycle of power is year round, at...
Back to School With Crystals   ( Aug 23, 2013 )
“Back to School” is a phrase that causes mixed reactions among those who hear it. Each new school year can bring with it new routines, new challenges, and new things to enjoy. Crystals and their energy can be helpful allies for this transitional time of year. First, let me state that I am not a doctor and cannot prescribe treatments. My recommendations are based on...
Mini Chakra and Crystals Workshops with Brana   ( Aug 12, 2013 )
Mini Chakra & Crystal Workshops by Brana Crystal Cosmopolitan These mini workshops are envisioned as a beginner’s guide to working with crystals and Chakras. If you are not familiar with the Chakras, please first take a look at the following video and an article Introduction to...
Crystals for the Crown Chakra   ( Aug 11, 2013 )
The Crown Chakra is one of seven main energy centers located in our body. Located at the top (or crown) of the head, it governs your spiritual progress. Consequently, when you have a desire to learn more about spirituality, destiny, meditation, energy work, or other subjects along those lines, opening your Crown Chakra will enhance your experience and open you up to more possibilities...
Crystals for the Third Eye Chakra   ( Aug 10, 2013 )
The Third Eye Chakra is one of seven major energy centers in our body. Located on your forehead between both eyes, it is also commonly referred to as the Brow Chakra. This chakra tends to receive more attention than most because it is where the third eye, or psychic eye, resides in the body. Often people work on this chakra hoping to almost magically become a psychic, medium, or tarot...
Crystals for the Throat Chakra   ( Aug 09, 2013 )
The Throat Chakra is the communication center in our energy bodies. Recognized by its pale blue color it is located over the physical throat; for most people this means working on the Throat Chakra will aide with verbal communication. Indeed, it does help with this. Finding the right words to express your thoughts, opinions, wants, needs, or desires can be extremely difficult,...
Crystals for the Heart Chakra   ( Aug 08, 2013 )
The Heart Chakra, located in the center of the chest, is the emotional energy center of our bodies. Emotions are complicated. They are intensely private and personal, yet most of the time they are responses to relationships and circumstances outside of us. The Heart Chakra is a perfect reflection of this.  As much as the Heart Chakra tells us about ourselves and our own willingness...
Crystals for the Solar Plexus   ( Aug 07, 2013 )
The Solar Plexus Chakra represents your core, yourself. Located in the middle of the abdomen it governs over all matters regarding your personal power. While power can take many forms the Solar Plexus is concerned with inner strength, not physical strength. Consequently, it is common to feel stomach aches when you feel uncertain and powerless in a particular situation, or have no will...
Crystals for the Sacral Chakra   ( Aug 06, 2013 )
The Sacral Chakra is located approximately one hand- width beneath the belly button.  It is the center for creativity and children.  As the Sacral Chakra is located near the reproductive organs, the energy of this chakra is perfect for all types of birth.  It provides the energy to give birth to new ideas, projects, and artistic endeavors.  Alternatively, it can...
Crystals for the Root Chakra   ( Aug 05, 2013 )
The Root Chakra, also known as the Base Chakra, is located at the tailbone.  This chakra is our connection to the material world.  It governs our survival instincts, our need for basic necessities like food, shelter, and clothing.  In modern times most people recognize that this also includes all that nurtures our body, mind and soul such as family, friends, stable...
An Introduction to Chakras   ( Jul 15, 2013 )
It isn’t too uncommon to hear about energy work today.  It’s the basis of many alternative healing modalities including Reiki, Ayurvedic medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, and crystal therapy.  It is a part of some religious and spiritual beliefs such as Hinduism and Buddhism. It is also the core of Feng Shui and considered a major aspect of yoga (particularly...
Workshops Series: Develop Your Intuition with Crystals (by Brana) Parts 7 - 11   ( Jul 14, 2013 )
Beginner's Reference Guide Main Page Developing Your Intuition with Crystals Workshops -- Part 2: 7 -11 The goal of these mini-workshops, created and presented on our Facebook page by our Healing Crystals expert Brana, is to introduce you to working with crystals intuitively as well as to help you enhance your intuition through working with crystals. We would usually...
Workshops Series: Develop Your Intuition with Crystals (by Brana) Parts 1-6   ( Jul 07, 2013 )
Beginner's Reference Guide Main Page Developing Your Intuition with Crystals Workshops The goal of these mini-workshops, created and presented on our Facebook page by our Healing Crystals expert Brana, is to introduce you to working with crystals intuitively as well as to help you enhance your intuition through working with crystals. We would usually do a few things...
Memorial Day Crystals to Honor our Heroes By Tara Mideaker   ( May 15, 2013 )
Memorial Day is an opportunity to honor those who have given us so much. This American holiday was originally designated as a tribute for those men and women who gave their lives while serving their country. Today we use this time to recognize all those who sacrifice so that others can live freely and safely, including those currently serving and the families of our armed forces. One of...
Observing Father's Day with Crystals By Debbie Elaine   ( May 15, 2013 )
Traditional gifts for Father’s Day include socks, sweaters, or the ever popular necktie. This year, I’m choosing to celebrate Father’s Day by giving my dad one of our Mango Wood Bowls filled with our top crystals for men. My father humors me about my crystal obsession and agrees that they are nice to look at. They will beautify his home while filling it with...
Calling All Mommies! By Stephanie Arnold   ( Apr 15, 2013 )
Calling All Mommies! By Stephanie Arnold With Mother’s Day approaching and spring in the air, we see new life everywhere and it reminds us of our own life, a gift from our parents. Mother’s Day originated with the ancient Greeks and Romans who celebrated an annual spring festival dedicated to their maternal goddesses. Today we celebrate Mother’s Day and...
Earth Day Crystals   ( Apr 15, 2013 )
Once a year, people around the world consciously try to become more aware of the condition planet Earth is in and how to improve it. That special day is known as Earth Day. Celebrated on April 22nd, Earth Day is recognized as a time of awareness and respect for the environment. Many people recycle, clean up parks and neighborhoods, learn about eco-friendly products, use eco-friendly...
Geodes By Nikki Boatright   ( Apr 05, 2013 )
Geodes By Nikki Boatright   Geodes are found throughout the world.  Some of the most beautiful geodes are found in South America.  In the United States they can be found mostly in Iowa. In 1967, Iowa designated the geode as the official state rock, and it has a Geode State Park. Geodes can also be found in Missouri, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, Illinois, Kentucky...
Healing Through Scent: Spring Equinox 2013 By Stephanie Tingle   ( Mar 20, 2013 )
By: Stephanie Tingle Have you ever walked into a space and felt instantly at peace, or perhaps rejuvenated after a long day? Many times this is due to the use of specific scents to enhance the mood of that space. Restaurants, department stores, hospitals, and other businesses have long been aware of the ability of scent to influence behavior. You can reap the same benefits in your...
Crystals For Leadership By Stephanie Arnold   ( Feb 18, 2013 )
Crystals for Leadership By Stephanie Arnold   Often when we think of great leaders, people like George Washington, Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. come to mind. We admire the qualities in them that made them exceptional, and we strive to achieve these qualities in ourselves. All great leaders possess the ability to captivate their followers and earn trust and...
The Many Uses of Crystal Oracle Cards By Lourdes Lebron   ( Feb 15, 2013 )
Crystal Oracle cards can be a wonderful tool in your healing and divinatory tool boxes. They are a convenient way to carry the energy of crystals and receive validation from the Universe. The following article will give ideas, tips, and suggestions on how to use this creative energy source. Cleaning Your New Deck The first thing to do when receiving a deck is to clean it. The...
Crystals for Love   ( Feb 15, 2013 )
Crystals for Love By Crystal Cosmopolitan   Crystals for Attracting New Love: Ruby in Zoisite, Chrysocolla, Rainbow Obsidian, Morganite  “Love is the ultimate healer. In the near future some attributes of this energy will be studied scientifically, will be quantified, measured, and understood. Other attributes will remain mysterious, transcendent and...
Crystals for Lent By Debbie Elaine   ( Feb 13, 2013 )
Crystals for Lent By Debbie Elaine   You’ve probably heard people ask the question, “What are you giving up for Lent?”  Many people think that Lent is a time of giving up fun stuff to try to be a better person - almost like a second chance to keep your new year resolutions.  But it’s really about recognizing what needs to be left...
Crystals In Honor Of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day By Tara Mideaker   ( Jan 21, 2013 )
Crystals in Honor of MartinLuther King, Jr. Day By Tara Mideaker   In January we designate a day to honor a man who had a dream. We all have dreams but Martin Luther King, Jr. was special because he was the best kind of dreamer – the kind who acts on his dreams. We celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to remember the life and contributions of a man who...
Crystals for Caregivers   ( Jan 18, 2013 )
Crystals for Caregivers By Tara Mideaker One of the difficult times that any of us can experience is when illness strikes ourselves or a loved one.  When that happens it is very easy for the quality of our lives to suffer as we become focused on that illness and the business of healing.  Fortunately, we often find someone who lightens those dark days by helping us...
Sleep Aids   ( Jan 18, 2013 )
Sleep Aids By Lourdes Lebron Although many of us try to get the recommended amount of sleep, there are times it’s as elusive as a winning lottery ticket.  Stress, electronics, foods we eat, and even what we read and watch on TV or the computer can all affect the quality and quantity of our rest. In this article I’d like to make suggestions that may enhance...
Crystals and Your Reiki Practice   ( Dec 21, 2012 )
Crystals and your Reiki Practice By Lourdes Lebron Many Reiki practitioners find that crystals augment their energy work in a very positive manner.  Crystals can increase vibrations to assist in the release of blockages or can send more positive vibes to help a person achieve a more relaxed state. In the following article I’d like to give some ideas on how crystals...
Crystals for Changes and Transitions   ( Dec 21, 2012 )
Crystals for Changes & Transitions By Rachel Niemczyk Most people can look back from their current selves to how they were six months, one year, five years, ten years ago or more and recognize differences.  Some are physical - a new haircut, a different clothing style, changes in location or occupation.  Others are mental - learning a new subject, trying a...
You Can Do This! (Helpful Crystals for Getting Things Done)   ( Nov 26, 2012 )
This is not going to be another of those articles on how to keep and stick to your New Year’s resolutions (and really, how many of us actually keep them anyway?). No, this article is going to help you get through the day-to-day things that need taking care of and give you the boost you need to plow through that lengthy list you wrote down a few weeks ago and just can’t...
Fluorite By Crystal Cosmopolitan   ( Nov 09, 2012 )
Fluorite By Crystal Cosmopolitan Fluorite - purple, green, blue, yellow,  multicolored—is one of my favorite crystals. Its colors are wonderful to look at, and I love holding it and feeling its energy flow through my hands. However, I have discovered that it “works” for me in some very particular ways. Even though it has helped me so many times, I still...
Red Jasper By Debbie Elaine   ( Nov 02, 2012 )
Red Jasper By Debbie Elaine   The first time I held a crystal, I felt nothing.  I didn’t see or sense anything at all. I thought the friend who’d given it to me was imagining things. But as I carried the piece of Red Jasper she’d given me in my pocket, I started to notice the way it looked and how it felt in my hand. One day I took it to a...
Crystal Skulls for Day of the Dead or Dia de los Muertos By Lourdes Lebron   ( Nov 01, 2012 )
Crystal Skulls for Day of the Dead or Dia de los Muertos By Lourdes Lebron The Day of the Dead is primarily celebrated in Mexico and other Latin American countries. The tradition originated from Mayan rituals where skulls were kept on altars as symbols of death and life after death. Taking place during the month of August, Dia de los Muertos was a time to remember and honor...
Crystals for Halloween By Tara Mideaker   ( Oct 31, 2012 )
  Crystals for Halloween By Tara Mideaker Many holidays celebrated today are products of Celtic/Pagan traditions.  Perhaps none are as interesting as Halloween.  While other customs of the Pagan culture have been adopted and adapted by various religions, Halloween is unique in that it is celebrated worldwide as a non-denominational holiday.  So why...
What's In Your Bag? (The Medicine Bag)   ( Oct 23, 2012 )
Some call them medicine bags; others medicine pouches, charm bags, gri-gri, mojo bags or amulets. Whatever the name, these small (or not) pouches hold items the user finds symbolic in order to provide protection, prosperity, healing, love, etc. For thousands of years, the medicine bag was worn or carried and contained any number of objects, from herbs, leaves, crystals, feathers, to...
Crystals for Peace, Relaxation, and Stress Release   ( Oct 23, 2012 )
Crystals for Peace, Relaxation, and Stress Release By Lourdes Lebron One of the most popular requests people have when searching for healing crystals is to find one that can bring peace, relax the mind, ease tension in the body, and soothe the soul. Fortunately, many crystals have vibrations that encourage tranquility and a more relaxed state of mind. This article lists...
Black Tourmaline By Shawn Adler   ( Sep 21, 2012 )
Healing Crystals Founder and President Shawn Adler on Black Tourmaline One of my favorite crystals is Black Tourmaline.  I am very sensitive and often empathic to situations, people and/or my environment.   Because of this, I often absorb energy that does not serve me, and holding a piece of Black Tourmaline always makes me feel better.   Black...
Achieving Goals with Candles and Crystals   ( Sep 14, 2012 )
When people think of candles, one of the first thoughts that comes to mind is using them to set an atmosphere, not setting an energetic intention. Combining crystals and candles can enhance energy work, and increase the vibrations being sent forth. Candles work with the power of stones to manifest goals and bring intentions to fruition. Before starting any work with candles or...
Crystals and Creativity: How Crystals Can Aid Your Creative Process   ( Aug 10, 2012 )
Crystals for Creativity: How Crystals Can Aid Your Creative Process By Sarah Duni Bourland   Creativity is something that we all naturally possess.  However, through life’s ups and downs it is not always easy to stay close to your creative self.  I enjoy writing poetry, playing music, drawing, and painting, though there are times when I am just not...
Crystals for the Psychic Protection of Children   ( Aug 10, 2012 )
Children are naturally energetically sensitive and many see auras, spirits, and other energy forms. The challenge for children is to not be afraid when they can see or feel what others can’t. In this article I’d like to discuss ways that you can empower your children and help them deal with their sensitivity. The best time to start is before they even get up in the...
How to Open and Clean Chakras with Crystals   ( Jul 13, 2012 )
What are the Chakras? Chakras are energy centers located in the human body. Each individual chakra corresponds to organs and glands in a particular area of the body. It is believed that they are the store holders of your emotional experiences. These centers can become clogged or sluggish with the stress and drama of everyday life. If a center becomes stuck with...
Crystals for Spirit Communication   ( Jun 08, 2012 )
Crystals for Spirit Communication By Rachel Niemczyk   There are many times in life when we feel stuck, unsure of what direction to take next or how to resolve a certain situation.  I always suggest looking inward for answers first.  I am a firm believer that we all carry the answers we seek inside ourselves.  Even so, sometimes we are so close to our...
Decorating with Crystals for Memorial Day   ( May 27, 2012 )
History of "Decoration Day" In the late 1800's, "Decoration Day" was established to commemorate those soldiers who had given their lives during the Civil War.  The name derives from flowers and other decorative items that were placed on the gravesites. As we moved into the 20th Century, May 30th was set aside to memorialize all service men and women...
Let’s Drink to Your Health! (Making Simple Crystal Elixirs)   ( May 04, 2012 )
By Sonia Acone Since all crystals contain energy in the vibrations they give off, wouldn’t it be great if you could store that energy and just drink it in? Well, you can by making your own crystal elixir and drinking in all that wonderful, healing energy. Perhaps you’ve heard of crystal remedies, gem remedies and the like. They are all the same. And making your own is...
Crystal Healing: Back to the Future   ( Apr 13, 2012 )
  By Tara Mideaker   It is finally here - 2012!  Whether you believe in the Age of Aquarius, the Mayan Calendar or that this is just another year, 2012 will speak for itself and it is sure to be as extraordinary and pivotal as all of the others before it.  Because even though you may think you know what will happen, the truth is a new year, like...
Crystals for Psychic Protection in the Workplace   ( Apr 13, 2012 )
Many people who are sensitive have a tough time working in an environment where there is negative or unwanted energy.  For some it is the location itself that is the challenge and for others it’s the people working there.  In this article I’d like to suggest some simple tips to help you deal with this type of situation. Intention - The Basis for...
Stones Of Ireland By Stephanie Arnold   ( Mar 17, 2012 )
Stones of Ireland By Stephanie Arnold Ireland, the Emerald Isle. Leprechauns prancing, pots of gold at the end of the rainbow, fields of lucky clovers, and dancing a jig. But beneath the typical Irish culture we tend to think of, is a beautiful land with lush green countryside and a historical past steeped in legends and myths. Many of the crystals from Ireland also have...