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Sage vs. Palo Santo, Which Should You Use for Smudging?

Sage vs. Palo Santo, Which Should You Use for Smudging?

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5 Best Crystals for Sleep, Calm, and Sweet Dreams

5 Best Crystals for Sleep, Calm, and Sweet Dreams

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What Is a Selenite Knife? Cord Cutting Rituals Explained

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How to Set Intentions - Joy

How to Set Intentions

I think it's important to take a day out of each month or notes over the month prior to the full moon to get quiet and ask myself what intention or intentions I want to focus on.I start to write them out or start journaling.Once I feel I've come to something that needs my attention orI want to manifest I write that on a separate piece of paper to put in my intention box or bowl when I'm done.I go to my crystals and choose which one I want to work with for this particular intention to put forth to manifestation. Here are a few stones you can use: Selenite - Clears and CleansesQuartz Crystal-Master Healer - Clarity of thoughtBlack Tourmaline - ProtectionLapis - Awareness & IntuitionRose Quartz - Learning to Trust & LoveCitrine- Strengthens intuitionIf you are drawn to a different crystal or are called to use more than one crystal, it's no problem. This is your energy so give it what it needs. 1. Before I start, I make sure that my crystal or crystals that I am using are cleansed. You can Sage use Sea Salt and water or set outside under the moon.2. You can use a sound chime to work with to set the opening and closing if you want it to be more focused. Using a C sound chime is a great one to choose. It is the Root Chakra and the Soul Star. So, anchoring in the Earth to the Sky. 3. You can put on some relaxing music as well. Whatevercalms and relaxes you. You can go into our sound room as well in our Membership App to find the perfect mood for you.4. Light a Candle.5. Take some deep breaths to clear and ground yourself.6. Get quiet and sit for a few minutes.7. Then say the intention out loud or in your mind as many times as you feel. Picture yourself as part of this creation.8. Sit and let this intention be a part of your, mind, body and soul. See It -Feel it - Become It!As Wayne Dyer would say "You'll See It When You Believe it”9. Continue until your body and inner self feels the vision is complete and done. You have become part of the picture and the whole picture. You have merged as one.Then release it to the universe and say: And SO, IT IS - And So I Am!!!!10.Put your crystals and the paper you wrote your intention on together in your bowl or box.10. Keep out something that represents this intention for you to be able to see as a touch stone or reminder of the intention you set. A visual affirmation if you will.Intentions can be set at any time. However, they can become more powerful with the energy of the full moon.Some Crystals to use at a full moon:1. Pyrite2. Selenite3. Black ObsidianShop Full Moon Set

Ukraine is our Mirror - Joy

Ukraine is our Mirror

We as Americans are being challenged right here and now to stand up and fight for our democracy. Our Freedom as human beings to be who we came here to be. To have the freedom to self-express without anyone threatening us if we don't think and act as they do. Everyone was born free to be. However, we need to fight for it as some are working to try and take our (American) freedoms away. Ukraine is our mirror right now. Russia an aristocratic government is trying to just take and destroy Ukraine. If we are not careful this could happen to us. So, we need to pay attention and form our own thoughts not just take the words of others. Don't get played! Ask yourself "Is peace their Mission? "If you don't hear and undeniable YES, then that is not your person! What President Zelensky has done is to stand up for freedom and peace for his country and around the world and this we, Americans and all people must emulate if we are going to survive as a humanity. Make no mistake humanity in every facet of our lives is on the line. Political structures need to be of service to their people as they were elected to do, not use their victory to gain their power from companies that give them money to pave the way to do what they want. They are elected to serve the people not corporations. So, structured government but not politics. Our thought process needs to begin with Peace. With Zelensky's statement to President Biden, "I hope you are a President of Peace". The free world stands for peace. So, Peace is our 1st MISSION.United we Stand -Divided we Fall.We must stand together!   In Love and Peace, Jodi

Essential Oils and Compatible Stones to Assist in Developing Intuition

Essential Oils and Compatible Stones to Assist in Developing Intuition

FrankincenseRestores your connection to spiritStones: Amethyst, Black Tourmaline Clary SageOpens the 3rd eye. Opens intuitive channels and brings forth your intuitive vision. Stones: Clear Quartz Crystal  SandalwoodOpens the soul to higher consciousness. Assists in Spiritual AwakeningStones: Smoky Quartz, Black Tourmaline, Black Kyanite, Amethyst  Roman ChamomileGuides you into your higher purpose. It helps still the mind. Cleanse’s spiritStones: Aqua Marine, Amethyst  MelisaKnown as the oil of inner light.  Attracts vibrational energy. Brings optimism and happiness Stones: Amethyst, Rhodonite Rose The oil of Divine Love. Is the bridge between the heart chakra and the spiritual world. Highest frequency.Stones: White Opal, Pink and Green Tourmaline, Desert Rose Selenite   How to use oils - Diffuser or put a dab on your hands and smell, or the back of wrist. Stones - you may dab a bit of oil on them to enhance and blend their frequencies.  Intention - before you begin: Sit quietly with your stone and oil ask them to guide you in your exploration of how to use your intuition. 

Protection Crystals

Protection Crystals

Black Tourmaline w/Matrix: Most powerful healer and protector on all levels mentally, spiritually, emotionally and physically.Fights off negative energy and psychic attacks. Black Onyx: Absorbs and transforms negative energy.It helps overcoming anxiety fear and grief. Releases pain physically and emotionally.Draws in positive energy. Black Obsidian Arrowhead: It cleanses, deflects, and protects.Is a strong barrier for blocking negative energy.Clears all negative energy from the Aura. Hematite: Grounds and restores your energy into a positive vibration.Prevents you from absorbing others negativity. Very protective.Connects with the earth and is very grounding. Gives us the feeling of the 3-S's (safety, security and strength). It also brings endurance and courage. Selenite Bowl: Cleanses all energy