Lotus Flowers And The Chakras

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Spirals of Light

I love creating jewelry with the lotus flower.

Chakra Necklace with Lotus Symbols

Lotus flowers are associated with the 7 main Chakra energy centers. Each Chakra has a different shape lotus flower. I found these wonderful sterling silver charms with the lotus flower of each chakra on one side and the name of the chakra on the other side. I combined the chakra charms with 7 different gemstones which correspond to the chakras to create this Chakra Balancing Necklace. To purchase the necklace go to my web site

The first Chakra, located at the base of the spine is called the Root Chakra or Muladhara chakra.The first chakra is symbolized by a lotus flower with four petals, and its shape is triangular.

The second Chakra, located just below the belly button is called the Sacral Chakra or Swadishthana. The second chakra is represented by a six-petaled lotus and is circular in shape.

The third Chakra is located just above the belly button is called the Solar Plexus Chakra or Manipura chakra. The lotus for the third Chakra is a ten-petaled lotus

The fourth Chakra is located at the center of our chest. It is called the Heart Chakra or Anahata Chakra. The lotus for the fourth Chakra is a twelve-petaled lotus. This lotus symbol is represented by the shape of two triangles, one pointing up, the other down. This symbolizes the joining of earth and heaven at the heart.

The fifth Chakra is located at the throat. It is called the Throat Chakra or Vishuddhi Chakra. The Throat Chakra has a sixteen-petaled lotus.

The sixth Chakra is located between the eyes on the forehead. It is called the Brow, 3rd Eye or Ajna Chakra. The 3rd eye Chakra is represented by a Lotus with two petals.

The seventh Chakra is located at the top of the head. It is called the Crown Chakra or The Sahasrara Chakra. The Lotus associated with the Crown Chakra is the thousand petaled lotus.
This necklace offers a wonderful way to open and balance the energy flow of the chakras
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Wear Lotus Flower Jewelry As A Symbol For Your Spiritual Journey

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Spirals of Light

Why wear a lotus flower as a piece of jewelry?

Lotus Charm Necklace

In many cultures the Lotus Flower symbolizes spiritual awareness. It is often used as symbol of enlightenment. Wearing a Lotus Flower necklace or pendant is a wonderful reminder of our own individual, unfolding spiritual journey.

As a Yoga practitioner and gemstone jewelry designer, I love to create inspiring pieces of jewelry to assist me and others on the spiritual path. I often use the Lotus flower symbol in my jewelry designs. I’ll explain the meaning and significance of the Lotus flower. You just might want to wear this beautiful symbol as a representation of your own spiritual path.

Meaning and Significance of the Lotus

The lotus flower is special in so many ways.
This many petaled flower is often found growing in dirty, muddy water, where it reaches beyond the muck to float on top of the water displaying its beauty. This symbolizes our own personal journey of growing out of difficult or painful situations to reach our true, loving, radiant nature.
Just as the Lotus can grow in difficult environments, we too can preserve and retain our inner beauty no matter what outer situations may bring. Even when the Lotus flower’s roots are in the dirtiest waters, it produces a spectacular flower.

The amazing seed of the Lotus flower contains perfectly formed leaves just as they will be once the plant has matured and bloomed. Symbolically, we can see that, just like the Lotus flower, every person is already born perfect. Perfection is held inside each of us awaiting the opportunity to emerge when we finally become aware of our own perfection.

To purchase these Lotus Flower jewelry, please go to my web site: Spirals of Light. www.spiralsoflight.com

Lotus with Pearls & Garnet

And there is more! The Lotus’ buds, blossom and seed pods are all on the plant at the same time. It does not have to go from seed, to bud to blossom but can be in all stages of growth at one time. This is symbolized as the past, present and future.

The Lotus is actually in the water lily family. There are five different types of lotus flowers within two different genus, the Nelumbo and the Nymphaea.

There are four different colors of lotus,pink, blue, red and white represented as different aspects of perfection. Red represents the heart–its purity, original nature, compassion, passion, love and other qualities. White symbolizes spiritual perfection and complete mental purity. Pink represents the Buddha and is the supreme lotus. Blue means wisdom, knowledge and victory over the senses.

Different cultures view the Lotus in different ways 

Lotus charm with Amethyst

The Egyptians used the lotus to symbolize the sun and rebirth.

In Buddhism the lotus flowers represents purity of speech, mind and body as it rises out of the muddy water which represents desires and attachments. The lotus is represented as one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols. Buddha is often shown sitting on a lotus flower. It is believed that the heart of all beings is like an unopened lotus and when the virtues of the Buddha are realized the heart will open like a lotus.  (This Lotus Pendant is available for sale at Spiralsoflight.com)

In Hinduism the Lotus symbolize prosperity, beauty, fertility, eternity and eternal youth. Like Buddhism, this flower also means purity and divinity. It is found in the Bhagavad Gita, “One who performs his duty without attachment, surrendering the results unto the Supreme Lord, is unaffected by sinful action, as the lotus leaf is untouched by water.

“As a Lotus Flower is born in water, grows in water and rises out of water to stand above it unsoiled, so I. born in the world, raised in the world having overcome the world, live unsoiled by the world”—Buddha

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Celebrating Earth Day 2012 With Atlantisite- A Gemstone For Earth Healers

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Spirals of Light

This year Earth Day falls on Sunday April 22. Its a day set aside to celebrate our planet Earth. I like to use gemstones to help me set intention for blessing the Earth. Working with stones helps me in setting my focus on making simple changes in my home and way of living. The stones act as reminders to the new choices I’m making in my life.

I’ll be using Atlantisite to celebrate Earth Day this year.

Atlantisite Pendant

Atlantisite is a powerful stone for Earth Healers and those who focus their energies on helping the planet through its current transformations .Atlantasite helps us, so that we can be of service to others and Mother Earth.

Atlantisite is a combination of Serpentine & Stichite found in Australia. It’s a beautiful yellowish green stone (the Serpentine) mixed with deep rich purple (the Stichite). This is a wonderful combination of energies to link the heart chakra with the 3rd eye chakra, allowing you to connect to your heart and listen to your inner intuition. It can strengthen feelings of love, compassion and caring for the suffering of others. By opening our hearts to others, we can’t help but be respectful to our Mother Earth. Atlantisite can assist us in connecting to the mind and heart of Mother Nature.

( see my blog post on using Chrysocolla another powerful stone for earth healing)

So what can you do this Earth Day and everyday? Here are some simple suggestions.

  • Choose a gemstone like Atlantisite to remind you of your commitment to Planet Earth. Place it somewhere where you will see it everyday, perhaps in your bathroom as a reminder to use less water while you wash.
  • Give up bottled water. According to the Sierra Club, 1.5 million barrels of oil are used to make plastic water bottles every year in the United States. So try a PVC-free stainless steel water bottle and refill it regularly.
  • Incorporate organic cotton, hemp, or bamboo clothing into your wardrobe. The production of non-organic cotton is responsible for 25 percent of the United States’ insecticide usage.
  • Plant a tree, or donate to an organization that will plant one in your name.
  • Take cloth bags to the grocery store. If you’re like me you forget to bring them back to the store each time you shop. Hang them up by your coat rack or where you keep you shoes so you won’t forget next time.
  • Get outdoors and enjoy nature. Better yet, take someone you love with you. Share a beautiful walk filled with love and appreciation for our Earth.
  • Choose eco-friendly cleaning solutions made of lemon juice, vinegar, and essential oils, instead of cleaners with harsh chemicals.
  • Show gratitude for all life

Did you know that Earth Day started in 1970? It all began when Senator Gaylord declared a day to celebrate, learn and teach others about our planet. The emphasis was on learning how to live gently on the Earth. Gaylord wanted to raise awareness about the growing problems with the environment. So, every year a day is set aside to focus on the environment and the planet we all share together. Wouldn’t it be nice if we celebrated every day as if it were Earth Day?

There are many little ways we can make a difference to help our planet. Making small life style changes can add up to big differences if we all pitch in. We can make an impact on the planet’s health.

If you’d like more information on ways to celebrate Earth Day and make a difference check out these web sites.

http://www.earthday.org/2012

http://www.nature.org/allhands/actions/index.htm

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Green Garnet, A Prosperity Stone

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Spirals of Light

Natural Green Garnet Crystals

Looking for a new prosperity gemstone? Check out Green Garnet.  They are wonderful for encouraging prosperity and overcoming scarcity, lack and limitations. Certainly a stone for these crazy economic times.
Green Garnet can be the catalyst for changing your thinking from one of lack into one of abundance. If you are ready to begin seeing all that you do have, rather than everything you don’t have, Green Garnet can show you the way.
Green Garnet’s loving energy helps us to overcome scarcity by reinforcing the loving vibration of the Earth. The Earth provides unlimited resources. Tap into this awareness with the help of Green Garnet. Reach into the unlimited potential within yourself. When you see yourself as abundant on the inside, abundance will be reflected on the outside.
Green Garnet helps us to perceive true abundance in our lives, which can’t be measure by material possessions.   Green Garnet’s gift is to help us celebrate the abundance in our lives and feel the joy that comes from living an abundant life. Call forth abundance, prosperity, health and well being as your birth right and welcome in the loving energies of Green Garnet.
Green Garnet is found in Afica and is also known as Tsavorite Garnet. They are a beautiful gemmy green color and form in natural crystal shapes.
Attuned to the pure green ray of Green Garnet
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CoralCalcite a beautiful blending of Coral & Calcite

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Spirals of Light

CoralCalcite

Coralcalcite is a combination of Coral and Calcite, found in South Florida.   The structure and patterns of the Coral are still visibly. Over the years Calcite  has come in and covered over the coral. Coralcalcite is a beautiful blending of  the animal and mineral kingdom.

I was first introduced to CoralCalcite in 2010 when Robert Simmons, author of The Book of Stones showed me several pieces he found while vacationing in Florida. I immediately felt a connection to these pieces. I spend the winter months in the Florida Keys and had seen these stones before, but I didn’t know if it was Coral or Calcite or what special properties it held. Through meditation Robert discovered the wonderful healing qualities theses stones hold.

 Coralcalcite can assist in enhancing the level of vibration and harmony of   the entire body, enabling us to become more crystalline. Coralcalcite stimulates   the solar plexus Chakra, our place of will, aiding in focusing our attention and  intention so that we can accomplish our goals. Coralcalcite helps us to become  better receivers of energies offered from the spiritual world. Coralcalcite  helps us to remain open to these energies. Coralcalcite may help with any issues having to do with bone loss, broken   bones, tooth decay,fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

It easy to see the benefits these stones can offer us. Bone loss is a special concern for many woman. CoralCalcite maybe a good choice for woman over the age of 50 who are worried about their bone density. I’d love to hear about different ways this stone could be used.

Each piece of CoralCalcite holds a unique pattern, shape and form, making it a very interesting specimen for any mineral collection. The Calcite sometimes sparkles when the light hits it just right causing a “glow” around the whiter parts of the Coral.

CoralCalcite is just one more reminder of the magic that Mother Nature has created. We just have to stop and look.

You can view more pieces of CoralCalcite on my web site page Gemstones & Crystals Gallery.

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Aromatherapy Gemstone Infused Chakra Sprays To Balance The Chakras

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Spirals of Light

chakra sprays

Combing essential oils with gemstones is a perfect way to open, balance and activate the chakras.
The sense of smell has a powerful effect on our well being. Both Crystals and Essential Oils have been used for thousands of years for the purpose of healing. So, I decided to combine them into a Gemstone infused Aromatherapy spray.
Aromatherapy is the use of pure essential oils which come from plants, flowers, bark, roots and resins. There are records left by ancient Egyptians depicting the use of essential oils.
After taking several aromatherapy classes I decided to research which essential oils would balance the chakras. I’ve been creating Chakra Balancing Jewelry using gemstones for years, so it was easy for me to apply these stone combinations to the oils and custom make Chakra balancing sprays. As a Reiki Master I add a Reiki Healing activation to each bottle, adding to the healing vibration of each spray.
I discovered which Essential oils would help align and balance the chakras. The sense of smell and the chemical components in the oils will have an effect on us physically, emotionally mentally and spiritually which make them a great tool in working with the chakra energy system. Oils such as Patchouli,Orange, and Cedarwood are known for their grounding properties, helping us to center and ground. I combined these oils with two very powerful grounding stones, Hematite and Red Garnet to create the Chakra Spray for the Root Chakra I call, Power & Vitality. The intention of this spray is to help you feel the power in the connection to the ground you walk upon. Gain a sense of feeling supported in all you do in the material world.
Each of the seven main Chakra’s have corresponding oils and gemstones. Here is my list of balancing chakra sprays and their intention:
~Divine Unity for the Crown (7th) Chakra. The oils used in this chakra spray offer wisdom, unity, peaceful meditation and enlightenment. Quartz Crystal amplifies and magnifies energy and intention. Open the pathway to the divine. Connect to your divinity. Open to all that is. Honor the spirit within
~Spirituality & Intuition for the 3rd Eye (6th) Chakra. The oils used in this chakra spray offer inner peace, spiritual growth, and opening to inner guidance and intuition. Amethyst is used to connect to spirit and inner guides. Clear Quartz is added to amplify & magnify the energy and intention. Open pathways to spirit. Deepen your intuitive powers. Consult your inner guidance. Explore psychic awareness.
~Expression & Creativity for the Throat (5th) Chakra. The oils used in this chakra spray allow for a opening for clear communication between your heart and mind so that you may speak and expression yourself from a place of truth. Turquoise assist in finding and expressing your creative talents. Sodalite is soft in its energy allowing you to express yourself in a calm and clear way.Speak your truth. Sing your song of individuality, Increase creative expression.
~Heartstones for the Heart (4th) Chakra. The oils used in this Chakra Spray assist in opening the heart and are soothing to the emotions. Rose Quartz is known as “the stone of love” reminding us to love ourselves. Green Aventurine assists us in opening to receive and give love. Center yourself in love. Be open to receive & give love. Choose to see the love in all people & all things

~Security for the Solar Plexus (3rd) Chakra. The oils used in this Chakra Spray help to empower you to connect to your place of personal power, integrity and self worth. Citrine boosts your self confidence helping you to feel rich and abundant in life. Tiger Eye helps you to strengthen and confirm your sense of self. Center yourself in your own personal power. Strengthen & confirm your sense of self. Be the beautiful person you were meant to be.

~Desire for the Sacral (2nd) Chakra. The oils used in this Chakra Spray bring joy and balance. They satisfy sensual pleasures and desires. Carnelian helps us succeed in bringing our desires into form. Amber is warm ,energizing and filled with creative life force. Increase sensual pleasure & joy. Manifest your dreams & desires. Balance addictions & cravings

~Power & Vitality for the Root (1st) Chakra. The oils used in this Chakra Spray are grounding and energizing, offering a sense of strength and power. Hematite is a grounding stone that helps us to focus. Garnet is filled with energy & vitality and helps motivate us to get things done in the physical world.

So the next time your feel out of balance, try using pure essential oils with crystals & gemstones and enjoy the delightful gifts of the plant and mineral kingdom.

 

 

 

 

 

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Be Your Own Cupid- Choose Rose Quartz, Rhodonite or Rhodochrosite

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Spirals of Light
Rose Quartz Heart
Looking for love this Valentine’s day? Start with loving yourself.

You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.-Deepak Chopra

 With Valentine’s day being on February 14th, February is known as the month of romance. But for many who don’t have a romantic partner in their life, Valentine’s day can be a  lonely or even depressing holiday. Rather  than close your heart  to the pain of love lost, open your heart to yourself this Valentine’s day. Whether you are in a relationship or not, flow loving energy to yourself. When we first learn to truly love ourselves we can open our hearts to receive the love of others.
There are many gemstones in the mineral kingdom who offer us their heart opening vibration. The mighty trio of Rose Quartz, Rhodonite and Rhodocrosite offer us an opportunity to open our hearts to ourselves. These three pink gemstones are reminders to love ourselves. While they offer a soft, soothing energy, they are powerful in their ability to open the heart chakra, clear away emotional wounds and rewaken the trusting heart.
The energy of these 3 stones is steep in love and compassion. The reminder here is to have compassion for ourselves, to fill our lives with gratitude and feel the joy that comes from an open heart.
We all need to be reminded to love and nurture ourselves. Rose quartz, Rhodonite and Rhodochrosite   remind us to take positive actions in our lives and be good to ourselves. Simple things that nourish the soul will open the heart. Try taking a hot bath and relax with some candle light. Prepare a healthy meal and take the time to savor its deliciousness. Get out in nature and enjoy the beauty that is there.
So this Valentine’s day, be your own cupid and immerse yourself in the loving energy of Rose Quartz, Rhodonite and Rhodochrosite.

The energy of Rose Quartz helps the bud of the heart unfold into a thousand-petaled lotus of Light.” – Naisha Ahsian, co- author of the Book of Stones

 

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John of God Crystals

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Spirals of Light

I’m so delighted to be offering for sale The John of God Crystals. I’ve never been to Brazil to see John of God at his healing clinic in Abadiania Brazil, but I have spoken with many who have. They all talk about how peaceful and healing it is at the Casa de Dom Inacia. Susan Casey wrote a beautiful article on her experience with John of God for Oprah’s O magazine.

Joao de Deus is known throughout the world as a spiritual healer and Medium. Entities, Angels and other Healing Beings work through him to perform miraculous healings on those who seek him out. He has cured people with life threatening diseases and illness, physical handicaps and emotional traumas.

I purchased these very special crystals from my long time gem dealer Digby Bertram of Avalon Trading. Digby recently returned from the Casa with these powerful crystals. He personally hand selected each one. He describes his experiences at the Casa as loving, calming, pure and whole. He talks about how deeply meditative it is to sit in the current and energy of the Entities. These crystals certainly carry the quality peace.As I unwrap these cut & polished Quartz Crystals I’m struck by their clarity and brightness. They exude a feeling of love, opening and expanding the heart chakra.

Maybe one day I will go to Brazil to experience first hand this healing place, the Casa of John of God. But until then I have a very special crystal blessed by the entities to hold, I’m using my Casa Crystal to sit quietly, in meditation, to feel the love all around me and to open to all the possibilities this life can offer. When I connect to that deep place of stillness within, I know healing can occur. It’s a very peaceful place to spend some time.

John of God

My first impression of these crystals is a sense of possibility. Everything seems possible when holding one of the Casa Crystals. I get the sense that used with a positive intention anything is possible when working with these stones. They seem to connect to that space of infinite possibility. I have been working with stones for over 20 years now, and I have to say, these Casa Crystals really do feel different than other cut crystals from Brazil. In a time when the world is in crisis and many are suffering, perhaps these John of God Crystals can offer some healing, can offer some peace. Visually they are quite beautiful to look at and that in itself has the power to heal.

If you are interested in seeing more of these amazing crystals check out the web page Gemstone & Crystal Gallery or email for more photos. I have lots more that aren’t are the web site. Jewelry too!

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