Crystals and Stones for a Creative/Productive Work Space

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        Crystals and Stones for a

    Creative & Productive Work Space

With a lot of us working from home during the coronavirus pandemic, we face many distractions from the phone ringing to the desire to just watch some tv to balancing childcare and household chores.  

You know already that your home work space ought to be cleared from clutter and away from the busy centers of the house.  A place with minimal noise, where you can close the door and not be distracted by children, spouse or the temptation to just watch a little television.

Here are a few stones and crystals that can help you be more focused, creative and productive in your home office.

SODALITE

Sodalite is a dark blue mineral that forms in masses and is often carved into spheres, pyramids or sculpture.  In your home office, you need to concentrate on your work, you need to be focused.  Sodalite is a master at facilitating logical thinking for the task at  hand.  It also assists in multi-tasking.

FLUORITE

When you're in your office you need to keep many things in order; ideas, schedules, etc.  without getting distracted.  Fluorite can help you with this.  Fluorite is known to aid clear thinking and the retention of thoughts.  Having fluorite around can assist you to be very well-organized so it's a fantastic stone to use in your home office environment.

CARNELIAN

The orange microcrystalline stone carnelian resonates with the sacral chakra; the chakra of production.  Carnelian stimulates creativity for new and ongoing pursuits and it helps us maintain motivation.  It improves concentration and reduces the affects of extraneous and distracting thoughts, keeping you focused on the task at hand.

LABRADORITE

Our good friend labradorite can be of great help in our home office as well.  Given the play of colors in labradorite, it greatly assists us in creative pursuits.  If you're stuck and need a new idea, look to labradorite to get the imagination going.

GOLD TIGER EYE

Though you may be at home in your office alone, you still are involved with others to achieve a workplace goal.  Tiger eye keeps your enthusiasm up so you're not too bored staring out the window.  What tiger eye is really good at is in helping us sort through details and complete tedious tasks.  It helps us take these details and guides us to make sense of the whole.  When working alone it reminds us of our individuality.  You may have plenty of zoom conference calls to make and need to introduce some new ideas to the group.  Tiger eye gives you the courage to do just that, while not ruffling the boss's feathers.

SMOKEY QUARTZ

To be honest, working from home isn't all it's cracked up to be.  There are distractions and we crave the social environment of work; we need to interact with our coworkers.  It's natural to get bummed out and frustrated.  This is where our good friend smokey quartz comes into play.  Remember that smokey quartz acts like a vacuum cleaner for negative energies.  If you're working alone and get stuck trying to do something that would be so much easier at the office, you're going to get frustrated.  Let smokey quartz be your home office workspace "freshener" and absorb all those anger, bored, and frustrated energies into itself to keep your space clear.

CLEAR QUARTZ

When working alone we need to maintain self-discipline, stick to our schedules and focus on our work.  This is where our great friend clear quartz comes into play.  Clear quartz is a must for any home office.  It will help us focus your energies to the tasks at hand and it will amplify the energies of any other crystal or stone around it.  When in doubt, be certain that you at least have one clear quartz crystal in your workspace to help you maintain focus and clarity and energy.

ORGONITE

Many of you may be new to ogonite.  It's a man-made resin with crystals and metal shavings embedded then poured into molds to make pyramids, blocks and other shapes.  This unique material was studied by Wilhem Reich in the early 20th century and he discovered that orgone energy is a space cleanser.  Like smokey quartz, it gathers to itself negative energies and transmutes them to positive energy.  Orgonite is fantastic at absorbing the EMFs emitted by our electronic devices.  Since our home office is likely to have a computer, printer, clock, laptop and telephone, give organite a try and see if it helps your home work space stay clear of messy energies.  I use www.theorgonealchemist.com for high quality pieces (no commission for me if you look at her site; just a friend of mine).

These are just a few crystal and stone recommendations.  You know what works for you.  Depending on your line of work and what your home office space looks like, select the stones and crystals that support what you are doing and what you wish to achieve.  Remember to use your intent as a guide to select the proper crystals and stones to support you and your space.  This may vary from day to day depending on the tasks you need to achieve, but let it always be your guide.

Crystal blessings,

Crystal Guyde

Crystals and Stones for Seasonal Affective Disorder

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                                          Best Stones for 

            Seasonal  Affective  Disorder

When the days get shorter and the nights longer, many of us have a neurological reaction to the fewer hours of daylight called seasonal affective disorder (SAD for short).  SAD is very different from depression as it only affects sufferers during the shorter days of winter.  “Many people go through short periods of time where they feel sad or not like their usual selves. Sometimes, these mood changes begin and end when the seasons change. People may start to feel “down” when the days get shorter in the fall and winter (also called “winter blues”) and begin to feel better in the spring, with longer daylight hours.” (from the National Institutes of Health website)

NOTE: Only a professional medical provider can diagnose you with Seasonal Affective Disorder.  This blog is not a diagnostic site but offers suggestions on which crystals and stones to use as adjunct therapies to lessen the symptoms of SAD.

While we can’t make the Wheel of the Year turn faster, we can add crystals and stones to our daily routine to help with the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder.

Citrine

The yellow color of citrine works with the solar plexus chakra.  Citrine is one of the most effective crystals for treating seasonal affective disorder as it is a bright energetic crystal that attends us in times of transition.  It brings light into the body via the solar plexus when you are feeling the effects of the extended dark  hours of autumn and winter.  It is a happy crystal which heightens your energy, warms you and truly loves to share its joy with you.

Sunstone

Sunstone acts very much like citrine.  It brings the vitality and energy of the sun into the solar plexus and enthusiasm back into our lives while dispelling the doldrums and depression of the long nights when our bodies are worn down and want to hibernate.  It brings the warmth of the sun into our emotional bodies.  While not as easily found, it is a fantastic stone to add to your crystal toolbox.

 Amber

Amber is a powerful aid during the dark time of year: its inner warmth guides us through darkness.  Amber clears our mind from the fuzziness the shorter days may bring.  It’s golden yellow color helps us in times when we feel defeated and stressed.  We may ask 'will this be over?' or 'when will I feel normal again?'  Amber’s warmth promises us that we can make it through the winter and post-solstice the joy of longer days is just a couple  months away.

Crystal blessings,

 Crystal Guyde

       

Chakras and Crystals

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CHAKRA & STONE RELATIONSHIPS

Chakras are energy vortices located within and without the body. In Sanskrit, the word "chakra" means "disk" or "wheel" of spinning energy. Most of us are aware of the seven chakras most commonly dealt with, but there are thousands.  Here we'll concentrate on the major seven.

The ultimate goal is to have energy pulsing freely up and down the chakra system so we use crystals and stones on an individual chakra that may blocked and in need of clearing and/or healing to facilitate the free flow of energy.  

For instance, the Heart chakra, shown above as green, has a secondary color of pink and is often visualized as a pink daisy with an emerald green center.  In this chakra we hold our self-worth and self-love.  This chakra gets blocked easily  as we get bombarded with messages that we're not good enough, wealthy enough, good looking enough, etc.  It harbors the hurt left after a break up with a boyfriend/girlfriend/spouse where we question whether we were worth enough to keep them. This is where we store trauma. Using Rose Quartz, Morganite, Watermelon Tourmaline, Pink Calcite, etc. will clear and strengthen this chakra.  Since this chakra is so important to our feeliings of self-worth, self-love and self esteem, look forward to a blog post solely devoted to the heart chakra.

When working with chakras, first know the colors.  From bottom to top they follow the colors of the rainbow.  Red, Orange, Yellow, Green/Pink, Blue, Indigo, and Violet.  Each chakra has a name and is responsible for certain energies.

The Root chakra at the base of the spine vibrates to the color red and is responsible for the physical body and its connection to the earth and all life.  These include issues of survival (food, shelter, warmth, etc.)  This chakra is also represented by a coiled snake and referred to as kundalini energy, which involves passion.  This is why red roses symbolize love and passion for another.  

To work with the Root chakra, choose red stones.  Garnet, Sphalerite, Red Jasper, and Red Aventurine are good choices.  These stones strengthen the rRoot chakra.  To clear a blockage from the Root chakra select a red clearing stone, such as Red Calcite.  The calcite will absorb any random energies which are creating blockages in this chakra.

Our Throat chakra often gets blocked as well.  First, check out the color.  It resonates with the color blue.  Remember what the Throat chakra is for: communication.  So you would reach for blue frequency stones such as Blue Calcite, Blue Fluorite, Blue Topaz and Aquamarine to open and strengthen this chakra. 

In my years of doing crystal therapy, I've discovered that besides the Heart chakra, our Solar Splexus chakra gets the most bogged down.  You'll  know when it's energy is blocked.  The Solar Plexus chakra vibrates to the color yellow and is responsible for manifestation.  If you realize your life is not working as you desire or things you truly need and want are not manifesting for you, your Solar Plexus chakra is out of balance.  Since it uses the yellow frequency, reach for your yellow crystals and stones...Yellow Calcite, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Sunstone, Citrine, etc.  These will vibrate with the correct frequency to clear, cleanse and strengthen the solar plexus chakra.

Now that you know the seven major chakras in the human vibrational system, you can be aware if something feels 'off.'  When you feel this, reach for a stone or crystal of the correct color and place it on the chakra (or just hold it) and the compatible frequencies will realign that specific chakra.  

Remember that Clear Quartz crystal is an all-purpose cleanser and amplifier so if you are in doubt,  find your clear quartz until you an narrow down the issue at hand and find the correct stone for the correct chakra.

Crystal Blessings,

Crystal Guyde

Stones and Crystals for Manifestation

 

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                    BEST CRYSTALS and STONES

                    FOR MANIFESTATION

We all want to manifest what we need, want, deserve and desire.  There are several ways to begin this manifestation,  from candle magick to tarot spell magick and straight forward Wiccan magickal workings.  I'd like to discuss how to use citrine and red garnet crystals in your manifestation work.

Citrine has often been  known as the the merchant's stone due to its uncanny ability to attract wealth.  When combined with garnet, symbolizing the root chakra, it becomes a powerhouse duo of crystals.

The yellow of citrine works with the solar plexus; the manifestation center of the chakra system.  All your wants, needs, hopes and desires settle there and are empowered from there.  Your intentions create vibrations.  Your vibrations are amplified by the vibrations of citrine and garnet crystals, sending your thoughts, dreams, visions and desires into the Universe.  We think of this as programming a crystal. 

CITRINE

Citrine's vibration matches that of the solar plexus chakra.  This is the storehouse of all our desires; it holds our strength for manifesting that which we need, want, deserve and desire.  Program your citrine and allow it to rest.  You need not continue to program it as citrine will  hold your thoughtform vibrations until it is cleared and cleansed.  

GARNET

Garnet's deep red colour (pyrope garnet or dark orange hessonite garnet) resonates with the root and solar plexus chakras.  This chakra is the survival chakra.  All we need to survive, to succeed and flourish depends on having a strong base.  We cannot build on a house of cards, so be certain of your needs and desires before you program garnet.  Place the garnet and citrine next to each other.  Their vibratory energies will be sustained and your intentions will be broadcast to the Universe with the strongest manifestation frequency.

Bonus:

MANIFESTATION QUARTZ CRYSTAL

To increase the vibrational frequency of your manifestation work, add a clear quartz manifestation crystal.  These are extremely rare, high-vibration crystals where one or several complete crystals are completely encased in a large quartz crystal.  These unique crystals seem pregnant with possibilities and are easy to program.  Concentrate on the inner baby crystal, send your thoughtforms and intentions into the enclosed crystal.  This will vibrate and increase the frequency of your manifestation work, amplify and focus the frequencies of citrine and garnet, enhance your intent and bring about a speedy effect.

The best time to do manifestation work is at the new moon, Beltane and Samhain.  The new moon is about new beginnings and setting intentions as to what we want to manifest.  If you will, consider the new moon as a clean slate, a time for clearing your mind and making an intentional plan for manifestation work.

Crystal blessings,

    Crystal Guyde

Bonus Tip: When we talk about manifestation, our first thoughts go to financial wealth.  But consider that which you truly need, want, deserve and desire.  Perhaps you wish to manifest more friends into your life or a more pleasant social calendar.  Perhaps in this moment you need to manifest emotional, mental or physical healing.  This is where the power of intention comes into play.  Truly clear your mind and visualize that which you need to manifest, with a clear and cleansed heart.

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            REMINDER POSTING

Wednesday December 16, the crystalGuyde will be hosting a zoom workshop for Santosha Holistic Center.  The class will be from 7pm till 8:30 pm, New York time.  

Crystal Curious? Learn All About Quartz Crystals with Rev. David Lewis  

1 hour 30 minutes @ $25.00 

Are you curious about crystals, crystal energies and crystal consciousness? Are you attracted to crystals and want to know more? This workshop covers how to identify and use different crystals in the quartz family. Learn how quartz crystals geologically grow, scientifically and vibrationally work and discuss their properties of amethyst, citrine, clear, rose and smokey quartz. Learn how to clear, cleanse and program your your crystals. You need your own clear Quartz crystal for the guided workshop exercises.

Click on the below to register.  I hope to see many of you there.

https://www.santoshaholisticcenter.com/acuity-workshops

Blessings,

 Crystal Guyde

Best Stones and Crystals for a Good Night's Sleep

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Hi Everyone,

Sleep is incredibly important to our physical, mental and emotional well being.  We all know it and yet so many of us are sleep deprived.  Perhaps you have a bedtime ritual.  You may make certain that all the doors and windows are shut and locked, the dogs have gone out for the last time, your children are asleep, your alarm is set for tomorrow, you've brushed your teeth, the temperature is right, and you climb into bed.  Routines help us wind down and signal to our minds that it's time for sleep.  And yet, an hour later, we're still awake.  Our minds are racing with thoughts.  What did I forget at the grocery store today?  Should I do the laundry tomorrow or can it wait one more day?  Did I turn off the laundry room light?  Do the dogs have water?  What should I wear to work tomorrow?  Did I take out the chicken to thaw for tomorrow's dinner?  

Ok, enough.  By this time you've worked yourself up into an anxiety-ridden state of mind.  No wonder sleep won't come easily.  But, before you reach for any over-the-counter sleeping aid or toss and turn and never get a restorative sleep, try adding crystals and stones to your bedtime routine.  Below are some of the best crystals and stones to aid in having a deep, relaxing sleep.

AMETHYST

Amethyst we know is the perfect stone companion for meditation.  It helps us achieve a state of relaxation to connect with the Universal Mind.  It's a crystal that reduces our stress and anxiety and enhances our connection with the spiritual realms and can intensify dreams.  

Two thoughts on amethyst as a sleeping crystal. For you,  amethyst may be a wonderful relaxing stone and ease you into a wonderful night's slumber.  Or, like me, amethyst may initiate spiritual downloads that you spend all night processing.  Amethyst opens the crown chakra and allows Divine Wisdom to come pouring in.  That's fantastic for meditation, perhaps not so much for a recuperative sleep.  Try it and see what happens.  If, like me, your mind is still racing, that's okay;  save amethyst for meditation pursuits.

BLUE CHALCEDONY

Have you ever gone to bed and roll over to keep checking the clock?  You realize it's 1am, then it's 2:30, then it's 3am.  Pretty frustrating isn't it?  Your mind is still racing and just can't stop.  Perhaps you realize you're having conversations in your mind with your boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, son/daughter, boss, etc.  How in the world is this helping you get a restorative sleep?  It's not.  Blue chalcedony stops the noise.  It brings calmness and peace.  The noise in your mind stills when blue chalcedony is around.  As a side note, this is my personal go-to stone for sleep.  

CELESTITE

Celestite is a very calming stone.  It does have high vibrations but it's a relaxing water energy crystal.  It's high frequency water energies enhance serenity and is excellent for communication with your angelic friends.  Celestite can enhance your dream state and help in remembering them upon waking.   Give it a try.

ANGELITE

Blue angelite is a wonderful soothing stone.  It helps you stay asleep and encourages lucid dreaming.  Like celestite, angelite can connect you to your angelic guides and helps in remembrance of dreams.  Angelite is also a wonderful stone for absorbing any anger vibrations you may be holding on to that are a barrier to a calming sleep state.

LEPIDOLITE

We've talked about lepidolite many times before so here our good friend shows up to help us with our sleeping routine.  Lepidolite balances our emotions and calms our thoughts, it releases worry and fear and anxiety.  This is exactly what we need to slow down and slide into the dreamscape.  Lepidolite has an added benefit insofar as it prevents nightmares.

ROSE QUARTZ

Rose quartz is here again to remind us that sleep time is our time to heal and process.  Its comforting and compassionate energies protect and heal our heart chakra.  Rose quartz guards us when it is time turn our energies inward to take care of ourselves.  Try rose quartz first during your bedtime routine and see how it affects you.

SELENTE

And here is our good friend selenite.  Attuned to lunar energies, selenite guides us into the perfect mindset for slumber: calm and clear.  

When thinking of stones and crystals to use to help us sleep, you can put them on your bedside table or perhaps under your pillow or somewhere that you can hold the stone during the night.  With crystal energies and sleep, remember that less is more.  You don't want crystal vibrations keeping you amped up at night.  Try a few of the above stones and crystals, see which work and then prepare your sleeping space by having as few other crystals in it as possible.  Never have a crystal termination pointed at you while you sleep; that would be energy overload.  

Give it a go and have sweet dreams

Crystal Blessings,

Crystal Guyde