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How To Choose Gemstones To Help Set Intention For The New Year

Spirals of Light — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:15:32 +0000

The power of this New Years Eve full moon/blue moon, can help us to get clear and focus on what we want to bring into our lives for the New Year. What a great opportunity we have this Thursday.

Full moon is a great time to energetically clear and cleanse your crystals and gemstones.The energy of the moonlight washes away anything that is no longer needed. I like to leave my stones out all night and into the next day so they can be charged by the light of the sun. The day before the full moon and the day after are also acceptable times to cleanse your stones. You can place them directly on the ground or put them on a soft cloth and lay them on a table where the moonlight will shine brightly onto the stones. Even if you live in a cold climate, you can place you stones by a window so that they will get flooded with the glowing white light of Grandmother moon. >> Continue reading

Tips For A Relaxing Holiday Season Using Crystals & Gemstones

Spirals of Light — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 01:22:43 +0000

During the holidays it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the parties, shopping and busy activities of the season. This year the best gift you can give your friends and loved ones is a healthy, relaxed YOU! If you truly want to enjoy this special time of year, give yourself some self nurturing.
Crystals and gemstones can help you stay calm, centered and focused during this stressful time of year.
Here are some ways to use Crystals & Gemstones to help you stay in the holiday spirit of love, joy and happiness.

1. Stay focused. We lose so much of our energy when we aren’t clear and focused on the project at hand. Instead of multi-tasking, give yourself the joy of focused attention. If you are having trouble staying focused, try using a Hematite or wear a Hematite necklace or bracelet. >> Continue reading

Zincite Is A Rare Gemstone From Poland

Spirals of Light — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:11:39 +0000

I was very fortunate to acquire some rare Zincite crystals from a gem collector who was ready to sell his collection of green Zincite from Poland. These are incredibly beautiful Zincite crystals some with perfect terminations and hexagonal shapes.
Its been several years since I had come across any Zincite from Poland and I was quite surprised and happy to hold these very rare gems once again.

Zincite has a very strange origin. Zincite comes from manufacturing facilities of zinc based paint in Poland. These crystals were discovered in vents of the smelters. Zincite is Zinc Oxide and Zinc that has become gaseous during the manufacturing process combined with oxygen and cooled forming brightly colored crystals of orange, red and green. These green Zincite crystals have an appearance of glass.

Their energy properties are quite special. As I hold these stones I find myself quick to get lost in their unique characteristics and qualities. They feel light yet dense in my hands. >> Continue reading