| | Rachel Niemczyk - Healing Crystals Expert ( Jan 26, 2012
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Rachel Niemczyk is a practicing crystal intuitive and writer hoping to make a positive difference in this world by helping people achieve their personal best. A Reiki practitioner since 2006 and a medium since childhood, she integrates her intuitive skills, Reiki, and Crystal knowledge into her daily life and her work with clients. Together with Lourdes Lebron she... |
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| | Tara Mideaker - Healing Crystal Expert ( Dec 23, 2011
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Tara Mideaker is a contributing writer to Healing Crystals with a passion for working with crystals. Besides using them for healing and divinatory purposes, she enjoys discovering innovative ways that they can enhance her everyday life. Tara is an accomplished Tarot Reader and Astrology is prominent among her many interests. She has practiced Reiki for over five years, loves to take... |
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| | October 2011 Newsletter - Crystals and Color ( Oct 21, 2011
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Here’s the scenario – you walk into your favorite crystal shop (or, if you shop online, the crystal catalog opens) and, most likely, the first thing that draws your attention is the array of colors represented by those shimmering gemstones. Whether they’re lying in little bowls on a table, hanging in strands on the wall, set behind glass cases or peer from stunning... |
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| | October 2011 Newsletter - The Power of Orgonite ( Oct 21, 2011
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Maximize the potential of your crystals
In April of 2010 Healing Crystals' featured an article about orgonite which consisted of an interview with Don Croft and Ross Purvine. I was instantly fascinated and so down the rabbit hole I went, thirsty for more information about a substance with such amazing claims:
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 | | July 2011 Newsletter - Raising Vibrations with Crystals ( Aug 03, 2011
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Before we begin our discussion on high vibration stones, let explore some of the background related to this topic.
Every living thing on this planet has a life force of energy. Energy in its simplest form is vibration. This vibration or frequency is what keeps the physical body operating. Each organ has its own specific frequency, these frequencies... |
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| | June 2011 Newsletter - Crystals and the Lunar Cycle ( Jun 24, 2011
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Within our existence there has been a long fascination with the moon and its influence over our lives. Women may find that their menstrual cycles harmonize with the lunar cycle; some pregnant women find their waters are more likely to flow close to the full moon when having a natural birth. Humans are after all three-quarters water, and like the oceans and the plants, we are... |
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| | May 2011 Newsletter - Healing Crystal Grids ( May 20, 2011
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What are crystal grids? They are crystals laid out in a specific pattern to enhance and direct energy. You can use grids around people, around pets, objects, rooms, areas, indoors, outdoors, in gardens, around water, around potted plants; the uses for grids are limitless. How do you choose the pattern of the grid and how do you choose the crystals? All these... |
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| | April 2011 Newsletter - A Call to Heal the Earth ( Apr 22, 2011
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What began as a day of recognition for our planet and its environmental state has evolved into a world wide effort to raise the consciousness of the people around our planet.
Founded in April 22, 1970 by Senator Gaylord Nelson, the first Earth Day was less than notable. It was limited to the United States and was presented as a teaching aid on environmental... |
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| | March 2011 Newsletter - Releasing Winter's Slumber ( Mar 26, 2011
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This morning, flowers cracked open
the earth’s brown shell. Spring
leaves spilled everywhere
though winter’s stern hand
could come down again at any moment
to break the delicate yolk
of a new bloom.
Excerpt, “First Crocus”
©2007, Christine Klocek-Lim
Ah...can you smell that? Springtime! For those who live in seasonal... |
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| | February 2011 Newsletter - Crystals for Cancer Support ( Feb 28, 2011
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It probably goes without saying that no crystal should be used in lieu of the sound, professional advice of a physician. That said, there are any number of crystals that can be used to alleviate some of the side effects, pain or illness that can accompany cancer symptoms. There are even those crystals that can reduce that sense of unimaginable fear that almost always seems to take... |
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| | December Newsletter 2010 - The Vibration of Completion ( Dec 17, 2010
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The Vibration of Completion
by Sonia Acone
We're fast approaching the end to 2010 and getting ready to greet, not only a new year, but a new decade. I'm sure many of you out there are breathing a sigh of relief that this year/decade is going to be over. The turmoil that has surrounded us during this time period seems to have escalated... |
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| | November Newsletter 2010 - Crystals and Affirmations ( Nov 11, 2010
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Crystals and Affirmations
Affirmations and visualization are powerful tools of manifesting wealth and success, bringing whatever you desire to fruition.
"Affirmations, really, are simple. They are you being in conscious control of your thoughts. They are short, powerful statements. When you say them or think them or even hear them, they become the... |
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| | September 2010 Newsletter - Crystals For Fertility ( Sep 10, 2010
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September 2010 Newsletter
Crystals for Fertility
by Sonia Acone
Problems associated with infertility can be both physical and emotional. Attempting to conceive a child can be, for some, a very trying time. While researching this article, I had one of those “I wish I knew then what I know now” moments; it took two years to conceive our first child, and it... |
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| | July 2010 Newsletter - Crystals for Boosting Your Energy ( Aug 04, 2010
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The weeks are going by so fast, it is hard to believe we are seeing the days grow shorter already! If you have not already, we would like to invite you to visit our growing community on Facebook, where we answer crystal questions, give recommendations on interesting web sites and articles, and hold several competitions each week, along with all of our day to day Healing Crystals... |
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| | June 2010 Newsletter - How to Drill Your Own Stones ( Jun 24, 2010
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Hi there!
Summer has definitely arrived here in Virginia, and we are enjoying all this glorious season has to offer! We're about to launch online crystal, meditation and jewelry making classes online. Stay tuned on Facebook or on our Newsfeed feature for updates.
If you have any suggestions for us on how we can better serve you with products or... |
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| | May 2010 Newsletter - Stepping Stones to Crystal Basics ( May 30, 2010
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Hi there!
We are having a nice spring here in Virginia and everything is blooming. I would like to thank everyone for participating so much on our Facebook page; the activity on our page continues to grow. We have a very active community there, where fans can meet others who are like-minded, and discuss crystals together.
If you have any... |
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| | April 2010 Newsletter - Crystals for Orgone & Orgonite Generator ( Apr 30, 2010
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We're really late on our April newsletter, but we wanted to wait until we got our new shipment of quartz points online. We have reorganized our quartz points and we have some great deals for you.
This month, we're going to talk a little about Orgone and Orgonite Generators. We have many customers who ask us about these and in the newsletter, we offer... |
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| | March 2010 Newsletter - Crytals that work with ALL of the Chakra ( Mar 12, 2010
) | | MARCH 2010 NEWSLETTER - Crystals that work with ALL of the Chakras
Collecting crystals for me has been a long time passion. When I began this "addiction" many years ago, I remember being told that I MUST have at least three different crystals of each color, so that I could utilize them on my Chakras. And so, I did as I was told. When I arrived home, I began doing some... |
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| | February 2010 Newsletter - Lab Enhanced Crystals & Healing Energ ( Feb 19, 2010
) | | FEBRUARY 2010 NEWSLETTER - Lab Enhanced Crystals & Healing Energy
We feel that lab enhanced stones can be effective for transmitting healing energy. Heat treating or enhancing a crystal does change the vibration, but it does not eliminate or reduce the potential healing effect.
Crystals are a wonderful, amazing, joyous gift from Mother Earth. They are often selected for... |
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| | January 2010 Newsletter - Mineral Classes Defined ( Jan 29, 2010
) | | JANUARY 2010 NEWSLETTER - Minerals and Mineral Classes Defined
Correctly identifying a rock from a crystal can be daunting. Add in words like stone, mineral, gemstone, etc and many times what you have is confusion soup. When I first began working with crystals, EVERYTHING was a crystal (whether it geologically, scientifically, or accurately was or not). I solved my lack... |
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| | December 2009 Newsletter - Moon Phases & Crystals ( Dec 09, 2009
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Moon Phases & Crystals
Energetically cleaning/clearing your crystals is an important part of being a crystal care taker. Cleansing/clearing practices are as varied as the crystals themselves.
My all time personal favorite is to cleanse my crystals by the full moon's light. For me, as a Cancer (moon child and water element), this particular practice resonates deeply. ... |
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| | November 2009 Newsletter - All about Jasper ( Nov 13, 2009
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NOVEMBER 2009 NEWSLETTER - All about Jasper
Many times, "Jasper" and "Agate" are used interchangably to define a stone, however, this could not be further from the truth.
Trditionally, Jasper is defined as "A dense, opaque, microcrystalline variety of Quartz (SiO2 Silicon Dioxide), which is usually red, brown or yellow and coloured by oxides of... |
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| | October 2009 Newsletter - The Story of Amethyst ( Sep 30, 2009
) | | History
Amethyst has been traced back as far as the Neolithic Period (around 9500 BCE-before current era) which interestingly enough, was also called the New Stone Age.
The word "Amethyst" comes from the Greek word "amethustos" which means “not drunken". Those in the Ancient Greek Culture believed that drinking wine from a goblet carved and fashioned... |
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| | September 2009 Newsletter - Crystals for Back to School ( Sep 04, 2009
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September 2009 Newsletter - Crystals for Back to School
Summer is officially over when I see kids of all ages waiting for the school bus at the appointed place around the corner. I often wonder, who is more excited? The parents or the kids? :)
Each generation has their own unique tale. We heard Grandma and Granddad tell us stories of walking for miles in... |
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| | August 2009 Newsletter - Crystal Terminology ( Aug 16, 2009
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August 2009 Newsletter - Let's talk Terminology
The first time I went to a crystal show as a buyer, I was just starting out and admittedly had a lot to learn. My addiction to crystals started some years before, but this was the first opportunity I had to purchase for my own business. One thing I had learned early on was what I liked and what I did not like. (It... |
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| | July 2009 Newsletter - Children and Crystals ( Jul 10, 2009
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Working at my friends crystal shop several years back, I witnessed a most amazing site. It was amazing, I suppose, because I was new to the world of crystals and found a fascination in watching people intuitively choose what they needed. And because, the one whom I was watching that day, was an adorable three year old boy...
It was one of the sweetest moments I can... |
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| | June 2009 Newsletter - Crystals for EMF Protection ( Jun 19, 2009
) | | Welcome to the HealingCrystals.com newsletter. Finally, we are beginning to see the glory of late Spring and early Summer! I am sure we are all ready to bask in the warm sun after a long, cold winter. Now is a perfect time to do some "Spring/Summer Cleaning" for our bodies, minds and souls. It is also the perfect opportunity to do the same with your... |
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| | May 2009 Newsletter - Clearing Negative Energy from a Space ( May 23, 2009
) | | May 2009 Newsletter - Clearing Negative Energy from a Space
Negative Energy. We have all come across it at one time or another. It is normally not a pleasant experience. So how can this unwanted and unproductive energy be removed once it invades? Let’s look at a variety of techniques that can assist you in removing these energies.
Using Crystals to... |
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| | April 2009 Newsletter - How to Create a Sacred Space ( Apr 19, 2009
) | | APRIL 2009 Newsletter - How to Create a Sacred Space
What is a Sacred Space?
Very simply put, it is an area to connect with your Source energy. Sacred Spaces can be anything you want them to be, from a designated corner bearing an altar filled with things you love to a Serenity Garden or favorite Forest spot where you can go to find stillness and center. A Sacred Space can be a... |
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| | March 2009 Newsletter - Learning about Similar Stones ( Mar 31, 2009
) | | MARCH 2009 Newsletter - Learning about Similar Stones
This month we are featuring 5 wonderful articles helping to define the differences between some similar stones::
1. What is the difference between Amber and Copal?
2. Is Bloodstone Chalcedony, Quartz or Jasper?
3. What is the difference between Quartz, Jasper, Agate and Chalcedony?
4. What is the difference between... |
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| | February 2009 - 2nd Article The Crystal Sphere ( Feb 27, 2009
) | | THE SPHERE
The sphere is by all accounts the simplest of forms and in many ways, the perfect shape. They are all around us and can be found in a variety of sizes, colors, materials, and elements. Let’s take a look at the world of Spheres.
Physical Qualities of the Sphere
The definition of a sphere is a symmetrical geometrical object. All surface points are equal in size... |
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| | February 2009 Newsletter - The Icosahedron ( Feb 27, 2009
) | | This month, we continue our series on the Platonic Solids. Below is an article on the fifth platonic solid; the Icosahedron.
ICOSAHEDRON
Physical Qualities of the Icosahedron
The Icosahedron is the last in this series of the five Platonic Solid shapes. It contains 20 faces, 12 vertices and 30 edges. This symmetrical solid is made up 20 equilateral triangles.... |
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| | January 2009 - 2nd Article The Tower ( Jan 29, 2009
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The Tower is both beautiful and functional. Polishing natural crystals allows the beauty within to be seen more clearly. Rainbows caused by internal fractures are more vibrant, inclusions such as Tourmaline or Chlorite are more pronounced and clarity is more intense. Mists and veils, many times projecting unique shapes and pictures to the user, add mystery and... |
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| | January 2009 Newsletter - The Dodecahedron ( Jan 29, 2009
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This month, we continue our series on the Platonic Solids. Below is an article on the fourth platonic solid; the Dodecahedron.
DODECAHEDRON
Physical Qualities of the Dodecahedron
The Dodecahedron is the fourth in the series of the five Platonic Solid shapes. It contains 12 faces, 20 vertices and 30 edges. The Dodecahedron (along with its dual partner, the... |
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| | December 2008 2nd Article - The Pyramid ( Dec 31, 2008
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THE PYRAMID
The Egyptian pyramids are instantly recognized throughout the world. Of the original seven wonders of the ancient world, the great pyramids of Giza are all that remain. However, they were not the first and only pyramids constructed. The building of the pyramid dates back to 4,500 to 5,000 BC and was built, not in Egypt, but in China. Pyramids in China and Greece... |
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| | December 2008 Newsletter - The Octahedron ( Dec 31, 2008
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This month, we continue our series on the Platonic Solids. Below is an article on the third platonic solid; the Octahedron.
OCTAHEDRON
Physical Qualities of the Octahedron
The Octahedron is the third in the series of the five Platonic Solid shapes. It contains 8 faces, 6 vertices and 12 edges. This symmetrical solid is made up of eight triangles, which... |
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| | November 2008 Newsletter - The Cube ( Nov 30, 2008
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This month, we continue our series on the Platonic Solids. Below is an article on the second platonic solid; the Cube.
CUBE
Physical Qualities of the Cube
The Cube, also called the regular hexahedron, is the second of the five shapes. It contains 6 square faces, 8 vertices and 12 edges. Cubic shapes can be found in many structures including the natural... |
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| | October 2008 Newsletter - Tetrahedron & Merkaba ( Oct 31, 2008
) | | This month, we continue our series on the Platonic Solids. Below is an article on the first platonic solid; the Tetrahedron. In addition, we also have a second article on the Star Tetrahedron or Merkaba (Merkabah)! It makes for a long newsletter, but hopefully you will enjoy all of the information.
TETRAHEDRON
Physical Qualities of the Tetrahedron
The... |
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| | September 2008 Newsletter - The Platonic Solids ( Sep 30, 2008
) | | This month, we begin a series on the Platonic Solids. Below is a general overview and in future newsletters, we will cover each platonic solid shape in more depth.
What are Platonic Solids?
History
In the study of Geometry and/or Sacred Geometry, there is a group of five unique shapes called the “Platonic Solids”. These... |
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| | August 2008 Newsletter - How to Balance your own Chakras ( Aug 27, 2008
) | | Balancing your own Chakras with Crystals
By Dr. Olga. R. Rasmussen
There are many ways in which you can balance your own chakras with crystals, but here is one of the simplest and most effective methods which can also be used when working with others.
You will need one chakra set of crystals. You can use crystals you already have, or if you would like to purchase some, here is a... |
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| | July 2008 Newsletter - Healing Chakras with Crystals ( Jul 31, 2008
) | | NOTICE: Employment Opportunity for Experienced Crystal Teachers - To be able to add even more content to our website, we are in the process of hiring experienced crystal teachers to write articles that we can share with our visitors. If you are a crystal teacher, or know of one who would like to get paid to write articles for us, please Contact Us.
PRODUCT UPDATE: - Our... |
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| | June 2008 Newsletter - Minor Chakra Crystals ( Jun 30, 2008
) | | "Crystals for the Minor Chakras"
By Crystal CAT
Please take a look at our crystals currently on sale at www.healingcrystals.com/specials.html.
(Included are many crystals that are on sale just for this newsletter)
Now that you are familiar with the seven popularly accepted, major chakras of the body, in this last article of the series, we will be discussing... |
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| | May 2008 Newsletter - Crown Chakra Crystals ( May 31, 2008
) | | "Crystals for the Crown Chakra"
By Crystal CAT
The final main chakra in this series is the Crown Chakra. Located at the very top and center of the head, the Crown Chakra is known as the seat of higher consciousness and cosmic awareness, and is our connection to our own divinity. It is via the Crown Chakra that we are able to experience ultimate... |
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| | April 2008 Newsletter - Third Eye Chakra Crystals ( Apr 30, 2008
) | | "Crystals for the Third-Eye Chakra"
By Crystal CAT
This article of our Chakra series is all about the Third-Eye Chakra and its corresponding crystals. Located in the center of the brow, this chakra is also appropriately called the Brow Chakra. As the seat of intuition, the Third-Eye Chakra is seen to be connected to the Celestial Body of the Aura, and... |
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| | March 2008 Newsletter - Throat Chakra Crystals ( Mar 28, 2008
) | | HEALING CRYSTALS NEWSLETTER - March 2008
"Crystals for the Throat Chakra"
By Crystal CAT
Please take a look at our crystals currently on sale at www.healingcrystals.com/specials.html.
(Included are many crystals that are on sale just for this newsletter)
This next article in our chakra series begins the higher group of chakras with the Throat Chakra.... |
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| | February 2008 Newsletter - Heart Chakra Crystals ( Feb 29, 2008
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HEALING CRYSTALS NEWSLETTER - February 2008
"Crystals for the Heart Chakra"
By Crystal CAT
Please take a look at our crystals currently on sale at www.healingcrystals.com/specials.html.
(Included are many crystals that are on sale just for this newsletter)
The next in our series of chakra articles is on the Heart Chakra. Located at the direct... |
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| | January 2008 Newsletter - Solar Plexus Chakra Crystals ( Jan 25, 2008
) | | HEALING CRYSTALS NEWSLETTER - January 2008
"Crystals for the Solar-Plexus Chakra"
By Crystal CAT
Please take a look at our crystals currently on sale at
www.healingcrystals.com/specials.html.
(Included are many crystals that are on sale just for this newsletter)
The next article in our chakra series is on the Solar-Plexus Chakra. Located in the... |
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