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Practical Magic with Crystals

Practical Magic with Crystals

We’ve all seen people talk about the metaphysical and healing properties of crystals – but is it real? Here are 5 ways you can use crystals in yo...

Himalayan Salt Rooms: Should You Try One?

Himalayan salt has been super popular for the past several years: you can cook with it, you can cook on it, you can buy lamps made from it, you can...

Crystal Skulls

Crystal skulls may look creepy or macabre - but they actually symbolize much more. In this post, we'll explore some of the mystery and lore of cr...

Digging for Arizona Selenite

Recently, my boyfriend and I drove South and East from Tucson to some low hills in the high desert (elevation approximately 3,700') to dig for sele...

Amethyst: Its Properties, Lore, and Uses

The gorgeous, deep purple hues can draw you in instantly - and keep you wanting more! But amethyst is more than just a pretty stone. It has a rich ...

Smoke Cleansing: Step-by-Step

Interested in smoke cleansing with sage, but not sure where to start? Check out this FREE step-by-step guide, to clearing your home or space! We'll...

10 Quartz Facts You Need to Know

Quartz is a stone that almost everyone is familiar with – whether they realize it or not! It has a long history of lore, tradition, and practical u...

New Year, (Even) Better You

It's a new year: what does that mean to you? Do you set resolutions? Do you dream about what the year could hold? Do you celebrate? How are you g...

Self-Care with Crystals

Crystals can be a great addition to - or starting point for - self-care! There are a number of ways that you can incorporate the beauty, functio...

Crystal Basics: Quartz

Quartz is easily recognizable as a white (opaque) or clear (translucent) crystal that is often found in clusters of points, tumbled or raw chunks...

Smoke Cleansing & Space Clearing

Have you ever wondered about how or why to "clear" your space or your crystals? Let's look at some of the reasons why you might want to, and a few ...

In Search of the Queen

Last night, I made my second annual visit to see the Queen of the Night - the night-blooming cereus, whose flowers blossom en masse on one night ea...

Mala Beads: What They Are & How to Use Them

Mala beads (also called malas, japa malas, and meditation beads) are popular in the yoga community; but what are they? Read on to learn more about ...