Works of Art from Mother Nature Part II

Posted by cjgrand     Category: Crystals and Minerals

Here are a few more specimens from my collection.

Agate

We sometime tend to take agate for granted because it is such a common stone but it is anything but common in its beauty and versatility. Agate comes in a huge variety of colours and patterns. Here are a few examples that I’ve collected over the years.

Agate is an excellent protection and grounding stone that is believed to strengthen the body’s connection to the earth. It can also lesson feelings of envy by grounding the emotions. It is said to give courage, energy and strength, dispel fears and increase self-confidence. It can also be used to help improve and harmonize relationships. It is also believed to bring good luck.

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Cleansing and Charging Gemstones: The Difference and How To

Posted by EarthRites     Category: Crystals and Minerals, Energy Work

There is a plethora of information on the Internet on how to cleanse and charge gemstones, but I often find the information given a little misleading. Usually I will read something like “Cleanse and charge your gemstone by…”. Although not completely wrong, it’s not exactly correct either.

I understand why many people lump these two together. There is so much information to give that one can easily write a book about this. But do not be mistaken, cleansing and charging your gemstone are two different things and therefore may require two different procedures. By understanding the difference, it makes it much easier to identify which it is your gemstones and crystals need as well as deciding how to proceed.

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Ghost Busting for Beginners

Posted by fallawake     Category: Spirits and Energy

Is there something weird in your neighborhood? Something strange and it don’t look good? Who ya gonna call?

Well… nobody! I mean, really, it’s not like there really is a Ghostbusters in the Yellow Pages, right? Chances are, if you’ve got a ghost problem, you’re gonna have to take care of it yourself. Fortunately, it’s not all that difficult!
protection candles

What do I know about ghosts? How about a little background:

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