Crystals and Stones to use at Samhain

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                                          From the CrystalGuyde:

                    Crystals and stones helpful for Samhain 

                                        (Halloween for non-Wiccans)

When looking for crystals or stones remember to select the right tool for the job.  Just as you’d look in your toolbox for the proper screwdriver or wrench, when you search in your crystal toolbox, keep in mind the occasion and your intent while selecting crystals and stones to mediate with, decorate your altar, do spellwork, or sleep with for the night.

On Samhain, the Wiccan New Year, we sense the barrier between the seen and unseen is very thin and it’s possible to traverse between the two.  You may  have spirit visitors during this time or you may wish to venture safely into other worlds and seek.  As the Wheel of the Year turns, and we can’t do anything about that, know that the barrier between worlds is never as thin as it is at Samhain.  If you have a special project that needs tending at this time of year, these are among the crystals and stones I recommend you have at your disposal.

 

Silver Sheen Obsidian

 

Obsidian is volcanic glass, not a crystal.  Several forms and colours of obsidian are available.  You can find the most common black obsidian, rainbow obsidian, gold sheen obsidian, and even blue obsidian.  For Samhain, silver sheen obsidian is remarkable.  The silver sheen is reminiscent of the Goddess silver moon energies shining upon us all.  Obsidian in general has long been associated with magickal workings like scrying, but obsidian also absorbs negative energies and can keep you grounded as you gaze into the silver and make use of its energies.

Smokey Quartz

Smokey Quartz is a crystal of silicon dioxide that has been exposed to radiation to give it a brown colour.  Smokeys come in all shades of brown, some are so dark they look black.  On the one hand by their colour they represent the unknown world, they are gateways to the mystical.  On the other hand no other dark crystal holds as much Light as a smokey.  It is both mysterious and friendly.   This form of quartz crystal is known for absorbing any negative energies and helps with meditation and grounding: actions which are very powerful at Samhain.

Labradorite/Spectrolite

Labradorite (and its twin stone Spectrolite) are iridescent feldspars which in the right light show a rainbow of colours.  This amazing stone stimulates the brow chakra and highlights intuition and psychic talent and divination.  This is an especially helpful stone to work with during Samhain rituals. 

Rainbow Moonstone

Like labradorite, rainbow moonstone targets the brow chakra and enhances imagination, creativity and psychic awareness of All That Is.  While labradorite is the “heavier” stone, rainbow moonstone lifts us to unite with the energies of the mystical moon.  When seeking a psychic boost at Samhain, rainbow moonstone is a must.

Clear Quartz

Clear quartz acts like an energy turbine.  It increases the vibrational attributes of any and all stones and crystals near it.  Clear quartz opens the flow to your higher purpose and is used to expand psychic abilities, clairvoyance, protection and communication; all activities to pursue on Samhain night. 

Black Tourmaline

As the energies of Samhain surround you and you experience a shifting of time and experience when the veil between the worlds is so thin, black tourmaline keep you grounded in your physical body.  It opens the feet chakras to integrate all you experience within yourself at the close of any meditation or ritual.  Black tourmaline is the best grounding stone around so make use of it as much as you can.

 

Samhain  Blessings to All

           

                                               crystalGuyde

Crystals and Stones for Worry, Anxiety and Fear

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Hi Everyone,

With the continuing rise in coronavirus infections, we are all fatigued, worried, scared, and living in a world of the unknown.  There are crystals and stones that can assist you diminish fear and worry and keep you as calm as you can be as we all weather this crisis.

Covid 19 has been taking up most of our time and energy so I wanted to address the issue of self-care.  Every day we are bombarded with fear-inducing news.  We can't turn it off but we can cope with it.  Self-care may get lost amid all the medical information we receive, so after your daily medical news update, turn off your tv and your phones to spend half an hour on your own mental, emotional and spiritual self-care.

Surely keep updated so you know what's going on, but never forget that in the midst of this epidemiological crisis, you must also practice self-care.  If you can, spend time meditating, connecting with your Higher Self, Higher Consciousness or even go outward to connect with Universal Consciousness.  Perhaps you live near a forest area.   Spend some time outdoors connecting to nature.  Enjoy the scent of the pine needles or laugh at squirrels chasing fallen leaves before the snowflakes begin to fall.

In holistic healthcare, we layer frequencies.  Self-care for you may include a televisit with your doctor, a Reiki session and an  hour of yoga or meditation.  Since I'm a Certified Crystal Therapist, I'd like to chat about adding crystals and stones which you probably already have to dispell anxiety, stress and fear and act as your 'rescue stones.'  These seven stones can easily be added to your daily practice of self-care.  They can be used together or alone. 

First you will want to get your favorite AMETHYST.

Not only is amethyst known as the stone of spiritual development, but it is one of the best meditation aids around.  Amethyst is calming and quickly helps in connecting you with your Higher Self and Universal Consciousness.  Simply holding amethyst is effective in alleviating anxiety and it imparts calmness, serenity and peace of mind.

Next I'd recommend you reach for and hold on to your

ROSE QUARTZ

Rose quartz vibrates with the heart chakra and is the master at promoting self-love and self-healing.  It directs your energies inward to promote self-love and balances the heart to dispel negative emotions such as anxiety, worry and fear.

The third crystal you probably already have is 

SMOKEY QUARTZ

A smokey quartz crystal or tumbled piece will absorb negative energies, whether self-generated or accumulated.  Smokey Quartz acts like a negative energy air cleaner, absorbing to itself stressful, anxiety-ridden or fear-based energies.  In this way smokey quartz can be a fast-acting anxiety and stress reliever, bringing you an emotional calmness by dispersing fear and anxiety.

Another great stone to work with is LEPIDOLITE

Lepidolite gets its medium purple color from included lithium.  We know that lithium is often prescribed for those who have bipolar disorder to balance extreme moods.  Holding a piece of lepidolite in your receiving hand can quickly assist in managing stress and anxiety when you feel overwhelmed.

Another fast-acting stone is BLUE LACE AGATE

If you don't already have a piece, it's very easy to find.  This stone is banded with differing colors of pastel blue chalcedony.  The blue is instantly calming and holding blue lace agate can impart a soothing effect to an overworked mind as it calms and relaxes stressed out nerves.  Blue lace agate unlike other agates is considered a water stone, so allow its gentle waves to wash through you, taking all fear, worry and anxiety with it.

When we're first faced with a frightening situation, our fight or flight response wants to kick in.  Certainly with the coronavirus pandemic we're all dealing with some amount of fear.  This is where AMBER can be of great assistance.  

Amber is often said to be a stone of protection.  Amber contains the natural anti-inflammatory succinate.  It is well known to restore a feeling of well-being and relieve stress and anxiety and fear, so don't overlook this unassuming fossilized tree resin as a good friend in our daily self-care routine.

While the stones above tend to be the "rock stars" in relieving anxiety, stress and fear, let's not forget 

BLACK TOURMALINE

It's a very effective crystal for calming as it opens our feet chakras so all pent up negativity can be released directly into Mother Earth.  Black tourmaline grounds within ourselves the effects of all the other stones we've just talked about.  It is stabilizing and centering.

Each of the seven stones just mentioned work together very well so you may want to hold a few or have them nearby on your desk or put one in your pocket and play with it during the day or you may want to make a crystal grid.  Please do remember to cleanse the stones you've used.  Crystals and stones do their jobs non-stop, and when we talk about stones to absorb stress, anxiety and fear, they can be in desperate need of cleansing after we've used them and they've shared with us their beneficial vibrational frequencies.

Crystal Blessings

    crystalGuyde

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