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Golden Alchemy + Sacred Geometry

Today I'd like to try to connect the cosmic-dots between our heart chakra, the sacred geometry inherent in crystals and one very special element; gold.

Love this quote from one of my favorite books:

“We are travelers on a cosmic journey, stardust, swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of infinity. Life is eternal. We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share. This is a precious moment. It is a little parenthesis in eternity.”

― Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

Ready to dance?

Let me prepare you for one of my rabbit-hole sort of cosmic-journey blog posts, where I love to dive into the sacred geometry of crystals and get all tangled up in its Cosmic Connection. Want to come along with me?

HEADS UP: At first this blog post may bring you scary chemistry class flashbacks. But stick with me here. Pretty sure you'll be glad you did!

[caption id="attachment_45495" align="aligncenter" width="632"] I NEVER miss the opportunity to sneak in a good Breaking Bad reference wherever I can![/caption]

Gold

Now we kind of inherently KNOW gold is special and valuable, but exactly why is that?

durability
beauty
usefulness (high electrical conductivity)
rarity

You may be surprised to find out gold is also a crystal. (We'll get more into that later.)

So due to its rarity, gold is often recycled. Yep, the very gold in your tech device or in the pendant you may be wearing right now may have been someone's old tooth cap or perhaps even an old Greek coin.

Eww or COOL!

Metaphysical Properties

All minerals hold their own set of metaphysical properties; even the metals (although often overlooked).

While silver is known to hold a feminine vibration, gold holds the polar opposite with its male frequency — which invites in powerful solar-influenced manifestation frequencies of vitality, confidence, and creativity.

Chemistry + Cosmic Connection

Now, you may remember from chemistry class that the chemical symbol for gold is ‘Au’ [for the Latin word, "aurum"]. This word translates to "morning glow" or "shining dawn".

As I mentioned earlier, gold is hard to come by.

RABBIT HOLE: Alchemists were always on the hunt looking to change other metals into gold due to its rarity.

The ancient alchemists were the orginators of chemistry you know. 

But alchemists of yesteryear were certainly not the first to be so obsessed with gold.

Many of our much more ancient civilizations from around the globe were into it — but even before that...

According to late author Zecheriah Sitchin, there were some technologically advanced human-like E.T.'s who came to our planet looking for? You guessed it! Gold. They found it alright but, allegedly, were too lazy to mine it themselves — so they decided to genetically engineer humans (from pre-existing proto-humans that already inhabited Earth) as slaves specifically for mining the gold.

Mind blown?

Sounds like a crazy movie, right? But also sounds familiar.

OK, back to the story at hand; gold is not just rare here on Earth but throughout our ENTIRE Universe. That's because it's not as easily created within the core of a star and then catapulted out into space when the star dies; as is the case with more common elements like hydrogen, carbon or iron.

Instead, gold is created in a uniquely intense way; from two giant stars collapsing and then colliding! (All elements heavier than iron are born this way.)

It's a more rare event that doesn't happen as often so that makes gold universally rare and extraordinary.

It's recycling... but on a whole other level.

Essentially, this is alchemical magic; the universe turning matter into gold!

Like this...

Is it a Crystal?

I know you may not think of gold as a crystal.

Doesn't look like one, but I assure you it is.

It can even RARELY form as an actual visible cubic or octahedral crystal (being a member of the Cubic Crystal System — this is all sacred geometry, Babe). These are so hard to find though.

Here's a link to a gold cube crystal... not to be confused with Fool's Gold (aka Pyrite) which can quite often from as a PERFECT cube.

All crystals are minerals. In fact, one of the criteria for being a mineral is that its atoms must be arranged in an organized crystalline geometric pattern (rather than randomly as is the case with glass).
On the other hand, not all minerals are VISIBLE crystals, even though at the molecular level, they are.  Also interesting — that atomic geometric pattern is EXCLUSIVE to that mineral. So, changing that atomic crystalline pattern in any way would result in the creation of an entirely new mineral! I know. I get too excited about this quantum level stuff.

Sacred geometry is inherently baked into the energy pattern of crystals. (If you'd like to dive deeper into that topic, you may be interested in my CRYSTALS; Encoded with Sacred Geometry Class Elective.)

Because gold holds the characteristic cubic form and energy at the microscopic level, if you're wearing gold (as many people in our culture do), you're DIRECTLY working with sacred geometric cube energy (which is a very protective and grounding-type of energy).

Found in the Human Body

Not just talking about gold teeth here... the human body is made up of many elements, including trace amounts of gold.

[caption id="attachment_45915" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Gold dust. James St. John [CC BY 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... have recently confirmed that we do indeed have trace amounts of gold in our body — most of which is located in our blood... with the most concentrated amount found in — you guessed it; our heart!

Not surprisingly, since ancient times, gold has been used as a heart remedy, with scientists continuing to develop new gold heart remedies today using gold nanotechnology.

And how many times do you think you've seen a religious painting or statue including a sacred heart surrounded by a golden aura?

What an incredible gold-octahedral-heart chakra connection right there.

Now that "Heart of Gold" expression makes total sense!

According to chemist and researcher, Dr. John Emsley, the average person's body contains about 0.2 milligrams of gold. If you could compress that into a cube it would be about 0.22 millimeters on each side. In other words, TEENY!

Although it's present in only trace amounts, it's been determined that gold plays an important role in both the health and maintenance of the joints, as well as being a key element in transmitting electrical signals throughout our body.

A 1980s episode of NOVA mentioned that without gold, your heart would not be able to beat. As you probably already know, the heart is an electrical organ as we are electrical beings. And gold is one of the most efficient energetic/electrical conductors we have available. Just too expensive to use for most practical purposes.

Being we already have gold within our body, working with or wearing gold entrains with that inherent gold within us and amplifies its energy. When you do this intentionally it's even more powerful. 

Nanocrystal Sacred Geometry

Now let's talk crystallography with some Noble Metal Nanocrystals. I know this is hardcore geekery, but please stick with me here.

Another reason gold is special is that it's a member of the Noble metals; a group of metal elements that won't tarnish, rust, corrode and no acid can destroy. Pretty indestructible stuff!

Examples of other noble metals:

palladium
silver
platinum

Scientists find these metals to be mega-interesting because of their potential scientific applications.

A nanoparticle is a teeny-tiny particle, although larger than an atom; between 1 and 100 nanometers. Trust me, that's super small!

You can check out the cubic gold nanoparticles here if you want to get SUPER-GEEKY (something I often enjoy).

Now, these little noble metal nanocrystals need to be chemically engineered in a lab to exist. BUT once created, they NATURALLY express themselves as teeny tiny Platonic solids of gold or silver or whatever noble metal is being used. Our entire Universe (Multiverse) is built upon the architecture of the Platonic Solids.

The sacred geometric form these nanocrystals take is NOT man-made or influenced. That's the form they CHOOSE to take. All on their own.

Keep in mind, everything is made of vibrations of a certain frequency (information) and that specific frequency produces shapes of specific geometry.

[caption id="attachment_45496" align="aligncenter" width="800"] CSIRO_ScienceImage_10976. Optical photograph showing supergene gold triangles and hexagons they appear black on a weathered surface that is coated in iron oxides and clays.[/caption]

I find these nanocrystals very intriguing due to their perfect geometric beauty, symmetry and most obvious Platonic solid shaped-crystals (with each of the five solids being represented) that they choose to embody and communicate.

As I said before, sacred geometry is inherently baked into the energy pattern of crystals.

Through vibration and sacred geometry, Source Energy has encoded ordered info into the minerals, which we get to tap into by working with them!

Promisingly, octahedral gold nanoparticles are a new up-and-coming possible cancer treatment.

Chakra Connection

Yeah, that's all great and very heady deep-thinking sort of info. It's fun to wax philosophical and take a look at all the cool connections. Right? But is there any practical use for this knowledge?

Yes — through intentional work with certain chakras and our subtle energy body.

Although gold works well with ALL the chakras, you can now see why it resonates most easily with the heart chakra.

Gold can also be also used successfully with our throat chakra to help heal anger, fear, and trauma through self-expression of our emotions. Some of us need lots of help with that. Wearing a gold necklace or pendant can be so helpful for this. ;)

Keep in mind — a bright yellow golden glow (or highly specific light frequency) is what is often described by many when doing light body activations or when visualizing the auric field on themselves or others. Back to those religious images:

[caption id="attachment_45967" align="aligncenter" width="283"] Our Lady of Guadelupe image. Image credit: Unknown [Public domain][/caption]After all, remember that the Latin word for gold is "aurum" — which is where the word "aura" comes from.  

Then we have the higher transpersonal (above your physical body) chakras which are often described as radiating a shiny or glowing golden orb. (Remember that Latin reference above to ‘shining [or glowing] dawn’?) It's no wonder then that gold entrains so easily with our light body/aura and the higher transpersonal chakras as it assists in strengthening or bringing them back into balance. If you want to know the basics of chakra work I have a blog series all about that — begins right here.

Now, you also have an electromagnetic field (EMF) around you (as part of your subtle energy body), very similar to the Earth's.

One important place this EMF originates from is our heart — the place in our body where most of our gold is held. No shocker there.

By the way, your heart's magnetic field is 5000 times strong than your brain's and it's electrical field 60 times stronger than the brain's. Bear in mind that gold is the most electrically conductive metal we know of that is also resistant to oxidation. Could the fact that our heart is so powerful be that it contains that special ingredient again; gold?

Besides working with or wearing gold, you can also choose to take it internally (after doing your own due diligence please). I have a smoothie recipe over here that I like that utilizes colloidal gold. 

Thanks for joining me for on that short cosmic journey... for dancing just a bit "in the eddies and whirlpools" with some stardust, heart chakra, sacred geometry, and gold energy.

Please let me know in the comments if this info was a complete bore-fest or if you enjoyed it. I'd love to know either way (no hurt feelings here at all... I'm used to people telling me to get lost with this sort of mumbo-jumbo). This way — I know what kind of crystal topics you want from me most. :)

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Lapis Lazuli Healing Properties, Correspondences and Meanings

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Lapis lazuli is one of the most mysterious and a favorite among crystal healing, mineral collectors and metaphysical purposes. It's natural good looks also keep it in high demand in the jewelry trade. We're going to dive deep into all its aspects today.

History and Lore

Ancient texts often referred to this stone as "sapphire" yet oftentimes they were actually citing lapis.

"Lapis lazuli" literally means "blue stone". Lapis is Latin for "stone", hence the word "lapidary" meaning work involving working with stones; engraving, cutting, or polishing.  Then "lazuli" originally comes from the Persian word, "azul" meaning "blue". 

This gorgeous and enigmatic stone has been used in countless ways with evidence of mining going as far back as 7000 BCE. Archaeologists have documented its use in many cultures as talismans, jewelry, adorning religious objects, sculptures and structures.

[caption id="attachment_47169" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Arguably the most ell-known burial mask of all; King Tut's burial mask incorporated significant use of Lapis lazuli. Photo credit: Jon Bodsworth [Copyrighted free use][/caption]

Egypt's love for Lapis

The bluestone has been known to hold major religious as well as royal significance in many parts of the world but probably most notably in Egypt. Egyptologists have also noted lapis lazuli's frequent use for medicinal purposes as well as in statuary, structures, scarabs and burial masks for its spiritual and metaphysical uses.

[caption id="attachment_47471" align="aligncenter" width="635"] Lapis scarab. Walters Art Museum [Public domain][/caption]Ancient Egyptians also used lapis to create vibrant blue eye shadow by grinding it up into a powder form and creating a paste. They felt it made them look more god/goddess-like with its sparkly pyrite flecks and deep bright blue intensity.

Later on, lapis powder was used during the Renaissance period into the 1800s for creating the vivid Ultramarine blue paint.

This paint is very rarely used today due to its scarcity and expense.

Locales

Afghanistan is THE world's leading source of high-quality lapis lazuli.

However, this stone can also be found in Chile, Russia, Canada, Argentina, and Pakistan, California, Colorado (Blue Wrinkle), and Arizona. But the quality (and therefore pricing) varies quite a bit.

Metaphysical Uses

Lapis is known for its ability to:

strengthen our intuition, inner vision, and inner knowing
powering up confident truth-telling
protect us on a psychic and spiritual level
enhancing meditation
strengthening the clairs (our diving abilities)
removing blocks to spiritual evolution

You may be wondering if the energy from all the various types of lapis from the different locales also varies. Although I feel that all lapis has a similar energy, I do feel that the energy of the Afghan lappy is definitely more intense… but you really have to check this out and determine that for yourself.

Chakras

This stone is ideal for balancing, strengthening and awakening the Third Eye chakra while inviting in better visualizations and receiving of energy and information from this chakra; including past and parallel life viewing.

It's also quite powerful for the throat chakra. Please always use caution when using it for this chakra as it may be too intense for some.

Geology

Lapis lazuli is not a mineral.

Instead, it's a rock.

See, one of the criteria for being a mineral is to have a consistent chemical composition, which lapis doesn't have. So just like granite, it's is a rock composed of several different minerals.

The inconsistency of exactly which minerals are present in lapis is the very reason why its Mohs Hardness varies so much — so we can’t use that as a method of testing to see if it's real.

Color Variations

Most lapis from locales other than Afghanistan is usually much less expensive and less "dazzling".

It has:

more gray in it
is more of a dull blue
and lacks the pyrite flecks

Here's an example of the "less dazzling" lapis lazuli (my stash from Chile in this photo below). You’ll note there’s no pyrite and there's a lot of grey (from calcite).

Afghan lapis (in this next photo) has little to no grey and the blue is much deeper and more vibrant — but also has that characteristic pyrite. Now, too much pyrite may give the stone a slightly greenish hue in some places.

Keep in mind, the deeper and more vibrant the blue (plus the presence of the sparkly pyrite) is the more preferred lapis lazuli, which is just one reason it's more expensive and a bit harder to come by. We'll get into the other reason in just a bit. 

Color Origin

There’s a geological debate on exactly WHERE that deep vibrant almost indigo dreamy blue color comes from. Most geologists used to agree that the blue came from the main mineral component; lazurite (a blue silicate in the sodalite family).

BUT it seems most geologists have since decided that most of the blue comes instead from the gorgeous mineral haüyne; (also, in the sodalite family).

Geologists also used to say that to technically be called "lapis lazuli," it had to have a distinctive blue color (still holds true) but that it also should contain at least 25% blue lazurite. Obviously, this is no longer the case being that lazurite is no longer considered the reason for the color.

Blood Mineral Status

Over the last few years, much controversy surrounding the mining of lapis lazuli has come up.

There’s been a lapis lazuli shortage happening that began trickling into the gem market around 2016.

At that time, I did an investigative blog post to see what was going on.

[caption id="attachment_47170" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Afghan Lapis. Photo Credit: Hannes Grobe [CC BY-SA 2.5 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... discovered that lapis is still being mined but the price has been driven higher. Allegedly, this was because the largest mine in Afghanistan (where the finest lapis is from) had been “taken hostage” by militia and the Taliban, creating a shortage in the supply. You can read more about that here. To my knowledge, this is still the case.

The Global Witness, a non-governmental agency that exposes natural resource corruption, has also drawn some major attention to the problem and was "calling for the government to ensure publication of mining data, reform mining oversight, and support community monitoring of mining.” They want lapis defined as a blood mineral. To date though. I don't see that this has been accomplished yet.

What I'm Doing

Personally, I decided several years ago not purchase ANY Lapis Lazuli (talk about HARD to pass up!!!)... until I hear that things have been restored back to normal there. Sadly, I still haven't found evidence of that.

When I heard about this issue, I made a decision to alter our required school supplies for my Certified Crystal Header Course to make sure not to include any lapis at all.  So, I’m not purchasing any (even if it’s been around in someone’s shop for years) — because that will create a void; a need for the shop owner to get more for someone else. Right?

Listen, I’m not preaching what anyone else should do. Heck, I don’t know what the right solution is! This is just what I've decided to do.

Watch Out for Fake Lapis!

It’s attractiveness, ease of “fake-ability” and difficulty in recognizing the fakes make lapis A POPULAR one to keep on our “Fakes Short List”.

Soap Box Side Bar: I have a mission to create a well-educated Crystal Family so that we can make well-informed decisions when adding specimens to our sacred collection.

I just want us all to have the knowledge first and then you can make an informed buying decision. If you want a fake in your collection then have it at. No judgment there. I just want you to be able to tell the difference.

As always, the moral of the story here is… Buyer Beware:

Who are you buying from?
Are they reputable?
Do they know what they’re talking about?
Are you doing your own homework? 

The best way to protect yourself is through education.

**Please SHARE this info with other crystal lovers so that we all stay in-the-know and well-informed. No duping us with FAKES!!!**

Can you tell I’m passionate about this stuff? If you are too and want to know more about the mineral kingdom so you can be CONFIDENT in what you’re getting then you may want to check out my Crystal Savvy: Crystal and Mineral ID Class Elective here.

[caption id="attachment_19207" align="aligncenter" width="576"] Genuine Lapis Lazuli. Used with permission. (photo credit: fr:User:Luna04 )[/caption]

The Dying Game

Many times, poor-quality and much less expensive sodalite, calcite, jasper or white howlite are dyed blue so they can be deceptively passed off as lappy. Sometimes even plastic, resins or glass (either mixed in with lapis lazuli “powder” to make “reconstituted” lapis or pure) will be sold as the bluestone!

Since it's porous, lapis itself can be “enhanced” — often wholesalers will put some dye in it to colorize the calcite portion of the stone making it look like a more vivid and deeper blue. This practice is actually quite common and I don’t mind it as much as passing something off as lapis when it's not.

My 9 Tips for Spotting Fake Lapis Lazuli

Look for areas that are TOO dark blue -  (a good giveaway) of overdye. Overdye can also rub off on your fingers. Acetone (nail polish remover) or alcohol can remove some of the dye from a fake but may also damage the stone so tread lightly.
Sniff for sulfur (rotten egg) odor when cutting for lapidary purposes – that’s a sign of a genuine piece because true lappy always  contains the element of sulfur
Teeth Tap- One way to test if its plastic is to tap it on your teeth. Plastic will give a dull tap whereas the real-deal will make a higher-pitched clink.
Cool to Touch - Real lapis will feel cooler to the touch when compared to fake plastics.
Meltability - Plastics can melt or catch on fire too so hold it up to a flame (carefully!)
Too Perfect - If it’s very uniform it may be reconstituted (which is not technically fake but completely altered by man). Or it may be plain ole’ plastic, resin or glass
Too much white - Lapis can be easily confused with sodalite but will have much less white calcite, also too much white is a sign of a lower quality lapis — if it's too heavy on the white then pass. If you know how to do a streak test, sodalite will have a white streak whereas lapis will have a slightly light blue streak
Too much grey -  If it has a lot of grey in it, it may, again, be sodalite or sign of a lower quality lapis; streak test!
Cheap Price - this is usually an indicator of a fake. If its too cheap; too good to be true most likely is.

Remember… the inconsistency of lapis is the very reason why its Mohs Hardness varies so much so, unfortunately, we can’t use that as a method of testing to see if it’s real.

Thanks for joining me for this spotlight on Lapis Lazuli! Let me know in the comments below; what's your favorite way to work with Lapis Lazuli?

Crystal Blessings,

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Turquoise Healing Properties, Correspondences and Meanings

Let's talk about one of the most popular gemstone minerals in history; turquoise.  We'll discuss the many colors and varieties while also taking a look a this stone's healing properties, correspondences, and meanings.

Also, read on to be sure you're not being duped by turquoise fakes! 

This stone is quite popular in jewelry (whereas selenite - with a Mohs hardness of 2, is not as popular because it gets scratched up much more easily), particularly in Native American jewelry and southwestern designs. Some of my fav jewelry pieces are turquoise!

Metaphysical Properties and History

Treasured for thousands of years, used in ancient Africa, Asia, South, and North America for many different purposes, this mineral is perhaps most often used as some form of protection.

Historically, turquoise was found to be worn by nobility in Ancient Egypt. There are so many museum pieces displaying the use of turquoise along with lapis lazuli, carnelian, and a few others. Plus, turquoise adorns the burial mask of Tutankhamun (aka King Tut) — one of the most well known and recognized artifacts of ancient times!

Additionally, there's evidence and artifacts of turquoise and copper mining activity in Sinai.
Here's a great article to learn more about turquoise's significance to certain Native American cultures.

Considered sacred to the Navajo, this stone is known to be of the bringer of rain.

Since ancient times, it's also been used as a traveler's companion, given to those embarking on a long journey over the ages. It's said that when many explorers and traders were crossing the seas by boat, turquoise was to help provide a safe voyage.

In fact, I always travel with turquoise as part of my travel mojo kit.

[caption id="attachment_9458" align="aligncenter" width="597"] My travel mojo bag which includes a rough turquoise & hematite[/caption]

This mineral invites in strength and vitality along with good communication skills (great for public speaking!) I personally like to pair it up with clear quartz for this purpose — amplifying its effect.

Chakras

We most often associate this stone with the Throat Chakra.

Remember, it's all about communication, Babe.

It assists us to clearly articulate while being sure to speak our truth (and remembering to listen well too). Again, this includes all types of communication; public speaking as well as writing.

Geology

Turquoise is an opaque (not transparent) phosphate mineral with a Mohs hardness between 5-6, depending on the type of turquoise. You may not think of it as a technical crystal because its crystals are not actually visible and it doesn't allow light to pass through. However, it IS indeed a crystal.

How?

It's due to its crystalline structure (not visible to the naked eye), but it's there at the micro-crystalline level.

Turq is now primarily found in the US Southwest as well as Iran, Tibet, China, Australia, and Afghanistan, typically dry arid climates.

Being a copper-derived mineral, its color can be a whole range of blues and greens... (think of an oxidized penny or the Statue of Liberty).

Since it also contains aluminum, I don't recommend that you put it in a crystal bath or use it to make an ingestible gem elixir.

Why Green or Blue?

bluer turquoise comes from more copper being present (Arizona turquoise is known for this characteristic). [The most sought-after color has the least amount of green in it; more of a lighter or robin's-egg blue. And it's the color that's most often faked, so beware! More on that below.]
greener turquoise happens when you have some iron mixed in there (Nevada turquoise is known for this). 

Turquoise can often be found alongside calcite, azurite and malachite, chrysocolla and gem silica minerals. Being these minerals are all copper-derived, they tend to grow together in the same deposit. That's a miner's big clue - when they would find such specimens it was an indication that there was copper in the area and time to start digging!

I visited an awe-inspiring copper mine in Bisbee Arizona not too long ago (where Bisbee Turq hails from). The Queen Mine opened in 1915 and officially closed operations in 1975, but it's still open for tours.  Fun Stuff!

[caption id="attachment_45311" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Bisbee Turquoise specimens[/caption]

Often Faked

Due to mines being depleted, authentic turquoise has become rarer and consequently, more expensive.

So, unfortunately, the fakes abound!

There's actually a thriving market for faked turquoise (often in the form of dyed howlite).

You may be wondering about the other turquoise colors out there. Perhaps you've heard of purple or White Buffalo turq?

White Buffalo turq - there's hot debate over whether this material is real-deal turquoise at all. You can read about that here.  Personally, since the jury's still out with the geologists, I'm staying neutral on this one.
Yellow "Turquoise"  - you may have heard of or seen this one. Not so much a fake as a misrepresentation. It's really actually serpentine or some form of jasper. Don't be fooled!

I'll get to the purple stuff in this next section. ;)

STRAIGHT UP FAKE ALERT

What’s a Jade Roller ? | Benefits and How to Use It

Ready for some jade roller fun today?

Below, I have some more tools for a luxurious, relaxing and effective Crystal Facial. These were the tools used by my aesthetician.  Here we have several massage and acupressure tools in clear quartz, rose quartz and jade.

Bliss!

And this below is my personal cure for sinus issues: jade facial and eucalyptus essential oil.

Oh yes. (Be sure to pop the jade roller into the freezer for about 15 minutes beforehand).

 

In my Certified Crystal Healer Course, I teach specific aspects of crystal massage, energy points, meridians using crystal tools such as jade roller, wands, etc. for health and energy flow along with so much more around working with crystals effectively.

If that sounds interesting to you, I’ll be opening registration again in February, you can get on the Interest List here.

Once you’ve had a chance to watch, I’d love to hear from you. Please share your gem-infused beauty routines in the comments below. I and our Crystal Family is waiting to hear from you!

Gorgeous Crystal Blessings,

 

 

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Manifestation + Meditation with Crystals | New Beginnings

Enjoy this week’s Livestream!

Please feel free to leave your comments and experiences below.

Crystal Blessings,

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Crystal Manifestation + Meditation | Have Faith

Enjoy this week's Livestream!

 

Please feel free to leave your comments and experiences below.

Crystal Blessings,

 

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Clear Quartz Healing Properties, Correspondences and Meanings

Alright, clear quartz is our focus today. Some also call this colorless form of quartz, "Rock quartz".

I'm covering the healing properties, correspondences, and meanings plus the SCIENCE right here in this blog for you.

Here we go:

Sometimes this mineral masterpiece is overlooked because of its abundant supply and its apparent simplicity.

Well, don't let that fool you!  I'm here to tell why clear quartz is such a valuable crystal to have in your crystal collection.

In fact, I've even referred to it in the past as one of the most powerful crystals to work with. Here's why.

Clear Quartz Metaphysical Properties

This stone is highly regarded for its crystal-clear clarity and powerful crystal healing properties. Here are some of those properties:

amplification
radiates energy
energy conductor
clarifier
purifying
most versatile
abundant supply

Clear quartz is your general, all-around FANTABULOUS crystal to have on hand being it's extremely versatile for all sorts of crystal energy work. It's sort of an all-purpose stone as well as an amplifier.

So, that means it can make any other crystal work that you’re doing even more effective by amplifying the energy.

Additionally, it’s a clarifier which means that it can help you gain clarity of mind. For example, if you need to meditate on something or you need clarity around a certain subject — clear quartz is a great stone to have on hand for that.

Scientific Properties

This special mineral possesses both electrical properties and heat resistance. Why's that important? Well, that makes quartz ideal for so many technological uses! It has some impressive physical properties that make it a powerhouse energy conductor.

Properties such as:

piezoelectric
pyroelectric
triboluminescence

Some super sensitive people can even experience a physical jolt from its electrical voltage potential in their hand when holding or squeezing a clear quartz crystal.

All of these scientific properties; plus, my personal experience and research... as well as the findings of my students, lead me to the belief that quartz is the most powerful crystal to work with.

I've seen these crystals help transform lives, firsthand, while also acting as a catalyst for big transformation.

Quartz Geology

Silicon dioxide, (SiO2) aka silica, aka quartz, is part of the trigonal crystal system with a hexagonal crystal structure; hence why, a well-formed quartz point will be six-sided.

It has a Mohs hardness of 7, making it a relatively durable mineral.

Although there are many lovely cut and polished pieces, it's quite easy to find a natural point formation in clear quartz (which is what I prefer for energy work.)

Where does quartz come from?

Clear Quartz, in the form of silica, is the most abundant mineral on Mama Earth.  (More than 90% of our planet’s crust is composed of silicate minerals.) I feel like that’s no coincidence… that quartz, in all its many forms—rose quartz, amethyst, citrine, green aventurine, clear quartz— is so accessible to us; both plentiful and relatively low-cost.

In fact, I live relatively close to a beach made up of almost 100% quartz sand, Siesta Key. The energy there is AMAZING!  (Most of the beaches in SW Florida have a very high silica content. No wonder I'm so attracted to this place!)

Clear quartz is widely available on the planet so I'm not going to list all the various places where it can be found.

However, in my humble opinion, the highest quality and also the most powerful quartz I've worked with comes from the Mt. Ida region of Arkansas.

A few years back, my hubby and I hit the road to Arkansas for an RV Mining experience. I vlogged our bucket list experience over here: The Best Crystal Mining Adventure Ever! 

Quartz Formations

Perhaps because it's so abundant and grows in so many various types of environments, clear quartz has had the freedom and opportunity to form in many different configurations. (Let alone other shades of quartz... which will get to later in this post). In The Book of Stones alone there are over fifteen variations of clear quartz formations. I could go on here all day with the many quartz formations, but I'll just stick to a few of most asked about forms here and then...

if you'd like to dig deeper (see what I did there?), I have a special Class Elective available for you right now that I think you'd be quite interested in right here: Crystal Formations.

OK, let's take a look at some of these formations:

1.  Record Keepers:

Recordkeepers are said to hold sacred information.  A record-keeper crystal is when a triangle (indented or raised, facing upwards or downwards) appears on one of the crystal's facets. You may see triangles in rubies because they easily form there... but those are not considered to be true record keepers).

I feel very strongly that crystal record keepers offer us so much information and an opportunity for us to access it in a very special way. Recordkeepers have a deep connection to sacred geometry, which inherently carries deeply-coded and profound info for us.

2.  Double Terminated Quartz:

Basically, a double-terminated quartz is complete perfection!!!

They’ve reached a terminated point on each end having grown free from any of the rock matrix. I most often use these specimens to direct energy in two directions at once. This is perfect for clearing a blockage of energy between two chakras.

If you hold one of these formations in each hand while totally relaxing, you'll notice it will actually help your meditation practice. Give it a try!

You can also use one on the third eye or the crown of your head to connect you with your higher self and to Source Energy during meditation.

3. Enhydro Quartz:

Enhydro means that there is water (or some other usually liquid substance) enclosed within a bubble. The exciting thing about these bubbles is when you tilt the crystal back and forth and you see that liquid sloshing back and forth in its little tiny cave.

Here's a verrry old video I did featuring an enhydro crystal:

It's also fascinating to think that the water trapped inside a crystal became encased there millions of years ago when the crystal formed!

Enhydros are great to work with when we want to cleanse, purify and clear out energy of any sort.

[caption id="attachment_3845" align="aligncenter" width="570"] The marked areas on this crystal are pointing out enhydro bubbles of water within the double-terminated point. This was a SWEET piece![/caption]

Again, if you'd like to learn from me about many different types of crystal formations and how to work with them effectively, check out my Crystal Formations Class Elective here.

Other Types of Quartz

Now, there's also an endless list of quartz that doesn't fall into the clear category. This includes popular stones that hold their own metaphysical and healing properties such as:

Amethyst
Rose Quartz
Citrine
Smokey
Morion

 

Chakra Association

As I teach in my Certified Crystal Healer Course, a natural clear quartz point is ideal for directing energy to bring a chakra back into balance.

I also mentioned above, placing a double-terminated quartz between the chakras is very effective in facilitating energetic flow and removing blockages between chakras.

Clear quartz is a multipurpose tool can be used to raise your vibration on all levels. Therefore, it's useful across the board for all the chakras.

However, if I had to pick one chakra that clear quartz resonates with the most, I would say it best matches the light frequencies of the crown chakra.

Grid with Clear Quartz

I often add clear quartz to any crystal grid that I'm creating, again, to AMPLIFY the energy and clearly my communicate my intention to Source Energy,  thereby making my crystal grid the most effective manifestation tool it can be!

If you want to learn more about crystal gridding, I've written a best selling book on crystal grids that you can find here.

I hope you enjoyed this clear quartz spotlight!  What's your story with clear quartz?  Do you sometimes forget you have it and overlook it for fancier or more colorful stones?  Please share your opinion and experiences in the comments below.

May the Quartz be with you, (gotta sneak in my beloved Star Wars references where I can!)

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7 Reasons NOT to Slap Together Your Crystal Healing Education

New Course Supply Kit

First off... because so many of you have been asking about it; here's the new school supply kit for the upcoming Fall term: check it out here!

In this week's livestream we discussed why you shouldn't (or perhaps you SHOULD) slap together your crystal healing education all on your own...

Constant Evolving and Improvement

My Certified Crystal Healer Academy has really grown up over the years.

Started this baby back in 2010.

With the help of my cherished Team HM, I'm so proud to see how it's matured into an extraordinarily successful PLUS well-known go-to crystal healing resource.

You know, to create what's considered by many the "gold-standard" crystal healing certification takes constant research, planning, contemplation, effort, passion, commitment + energy all dedicated to the success of our Crystalline Cohort graduates.

It's a beloved job that's never done.

This is a constantly evolving organism that needs continuous care, which I'm more than happy to give. I’m continually investing in myself to learn more so I can bring that to my academy.

No part of the HMCA is static. I’m confident in saying that we provide a ROCK-solid education and I’m committed to our students... happy to do it!

My Certified Crystal Healing Course has been providing confidence and igniting transformations for almost a decade now! Once again, we just did a complete overhaul and upgrade to our student portal making the course super simple to navigate and be the best it can be for our students, giving them a first-class learning environment.

Not into Slapping your Crystal Education Together? What to Do Right Now

Review the 7 points I’ve just outlined in the above livestream.

Does “Slapping Together” your crystal education sound like it’s for you? Maybe it is! Then go for it. I did it!

But if it doesn’t…

then don’t keep wasting money on a little class here and yet another stack of books, not knowing where you’ll eventually land.

If you’re ready to get it all figured out once and for all, while fully understanding and being able to explain the science of how crystals work to others (confidence builder!) then make the commitment to have someone properly and efficiently guide you.

Get on the Interest List

If you’d like to approach these sorts of crystal topics from BOTH a scientific yet metaphysical perspective with ME teaching you in my Certified Crystal Healer Course, then get on my Interest List here. We’ll be opening registration for my Live Coaching Round and the last term of 2019 very soon!

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Crystals as Living Beings | Are Crystals Alive?

So, what do you think regarding crystals... as living beings?

Are our beloved crystals alive and conscious... just like we are?

Crystals as Living Beings Resources

Many ancient teachings and cultures, especially those of aboriginal tribes teach that crystals are alive.

I feel quite strongly that the Earth, the Sun, Milky Way Galaxy, even our entire Multiverse is also alive and I'm not alone in that belief …many academics and scientists are on board with this notion.

Did you know that the core of our very planet is a single humongous iron crystal… presenting itself in all its Sacred Geometric glory as a dodecahedron??!

More links to explore on this topic:

Life’s Working Definition: Does It Work?
Harvard Essay Abstract: Defining `Life’
Physicists Create Crystals That Are Nearly Alive
It’s (Almost) Alive! Scientists Create a Near-Living Crystal
Video: Is the Universe Alive?
My Classic Blog Post: Are Crystals Alive?

Show Notes

During the Livestream, I did an unboxing for the new school supply kit for the upcoming Fall term. If you're interested in that kit you can check it out here!

If you’d like to approach these sorts of crystal topics from BOTH a scientific yet metaphysical perspective with ME teaching you in my Certified Crystal Healer Course, then get on my Interest List here. We’ll be opening registration for my Live Coaching Round and the last term of 2019 very soon.

As always... if you’d like to debate if crystals can be or are alive OR have something to add, you know I’d love to see your comments below.

Many Crystal Blessings!

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The Ethics of Collecting Crystals

Last week a few viral articles made their round online on the topic of the ethics of collecting crystals: ARE ‘ETHICAL’ HEALING CRYSTALS THE ‘NEW BLOOD DIAMONDS’? and Do You Know Where Your Healing Crystals Come From?

This week I'm going to discuss my take on this whole situation.

Resources

My Blog Posts Related to the Ethics of Crystal Collecting

Old blog post I wrote in 2012 (quoted in some of the recent viral articles): Is Crystal Collecting Ethical?
And then in 2016: Lapis Lazuli | The New Blood Diamond?

Other Articles Citing Mineral Mining Problems

Corrupt Jade Trade in Myanmar
Illegal mining of lapis lazuli fuels Taliban's rise in Afghan province

Although I do agree that there are mining issues that exist, the main point I'm trying to drive home here today is this:

Usually, mineral specimens are collected as a by-product to ore mining where mines have been dug to get at coal, copper, aluminum, gold, etc. for other items our society seems to have no problem with.

[caption id="attachment_27960" align="aligncenter" width="749"] Lavender Pit Copper Mine in Bisbee, AZ Photo Credit: StellarD [CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...]

Check Yourself: Are you a Crystal Hoarder?

However, after saying all of that I do think that it's extremely important that we don’t over-collect. I've written several blog posts on being careful not to crystal hoard:

9 Signs You May be a Crystal Hoarder
What To Do if you think You May Be a Crystal Hoarder

Options to Collect Consciously

Trade: in the spirit of collecting crystals responsibly, we’re starting something new for students in my Certified Crystal Healer Course. We’re encouraging conscious crystal collecting; a way to rehome crystals not being used or we have too many of. Recycle them and save some money at the same time. See if you can create a group to trade within.
Mine your own: This is more fun than you can imagine!
Purchase directly from a small hand miner
Purchase from estate sales or large established mineral collections: gem shows are a great way to accomplish this

Conflict Mineral Info

The latest report I could find that ranked electronics companies was here.
Apple's Conflict Minerals Report

Inform others about Conflict Minerals. Email your tech companies and tell them what you think. Ask questions when purchasing!!! The more potential customers who ask these questions, the more the tech companies will move to make change happen.

Let's Not Redirect

Someone correctly commeneted in the live chat above this:

​"Pointing out that electronics are also an issue does NOT negate that crystal mining is also a problem! It does not suddenly make it okay!"

Great point! Thanks for making it.

I'm not saying that it's OK to specimen mine via strip mining. There would be NO strip mining solely for mineral specimens. The economics of it would simply make NO SENSE. In my original blog post from 2012 here, I go over how specimen mining is a much gentler process.

Reading this right now maybe you felt a pang of misplaced guilt when you read the title, thinking to yourself...

"Is my Crystal Collection unethical? Am I doing something wrong?”

But now you know what we really should be shining the light on and the problems would get corrected if people knew!

I’m going to ask you to help to set the record straight and please pledge to get this info out there by sharing or linking to this blog in 3 places or with 3 people.  It will help exponentially. Let's make the right info go viral; not the wrong. You came here for a reason and you've been given a mission. What you do with this info now is up to you.

Thanks for listening to me rant!

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