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Amethyst: Its Properties, Lore, and Uses

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 sage cleansing or "smudging" with sage, but not sure where to start? Check out this FREE step-by-step guide, to clearing your home or...

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...

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 ...

Aura and Other Treated Crystals: Why I Love Them (Now)

I haven't always loved treated crystals. In fact, for a long time, I considered myself a gemstone "purist." But I've come a long way since then. So...

Citrine: All About Natural and Treated

Let's chat about citrine for a minute. Everyone loves citrine, right?? And what's not to love? Citrine is the stone of abundance, manifestation, cr...