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April Crystal of the Month – Hematite

Hematite is a master of grounding via the root chakra, Hematite can help ground the mind and bring focus back to the body when you are feeling scattered. A sponge for your negative thoughts, it always helps you to find the silver lining in things.

Associated with the Greek God Aries, it’s name means “blood-like.” When in a ground powdered form, Hematite is also known as red ochre. Greek warriors would paint their bodies with it before battle, and it was used in the world’s first cave paintings.

Beware of fakes!! Real Hematite is NOT magnetic.

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March Crystal of the Month – Fluorite

A colorful mineral with green, purple and white mottling it is a protective stone that is excellent for grounding. Fluorite was prized in ancient Rome and is a harmonizer that brings with it peace and bliss. Use this stone to clear away brain fog and rid yourself of negative energy. People born under the signs of Pisces and Capricorn are especially in tune with Fluorite.

  • Green Fluorite: Access intuition
  • Purple Fluorite: Focus on expression of spirit.
  • White: Aligns all the chakras.

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February Crystal of the Month – Rose Quartz

A happy stone that exudes love & kindness Rose Quartz has an energy that is all about empathy, compassion, and forgiveness. Rose Quartz adds loving energy to relationships and gives its wearer a boost of self-confidence. An ancient Greek symbol of love it was said to be given to humans by the God Eros as a gift of love… or perhaps the blood of Aphrodite trapped in quartz.

Perfect for Pisces Rose Quartz supports selfless empaths who strive to help others.

♥ NOTE ♥ It’s not smart to use Rose Quartz as a pendulum because it has a tendency to only tell you what you want to hear.

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January Crystal of the Month – Smoky Quartz

When life is throwing you shade you can fight back with the powerful grounding Smokey Quartz. A stone of pure white light this crystal lets let in all the positivity you need. Tough love made this gem strong and it will help you find your truth. Smoky Quartz is associated with the cron chakra and helps to let go of emotional clutter to find the path towards wisdom.

An excellent crystal for Capricorns, Smokey Quartz help to ground, organize, and protect its owner.

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September crystal of the month is citrine, full of cheer it attracts prosperity.

Citrine is known as the money stone. Continue reading “November Crystal of the Month – Citrine” →

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October crystal of the month is black tourmaline which transmutes negative energy into positive.

Black Tourmaline transmutes negative energy into positive, Continue reading “October Crystal of the Month – Black Tourmaline” →

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September crystal of the month is Carnelian for action and motivation.

Carnelian is a stone of courage and vitality. Continue reading “September Crystal of the Month – Carnelian” →

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June crystal of the month is agate. Blue lace agate is a gentle stone of harmony and communication

Blue Lace Agate

A translucent, banded quartz, Chalcedony of wavy white and light blue bands. Continue reading “June Crystal of the Month – Blue Lace Agate” →

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Stone of successful love, May's crystal of the month is emerald.

Emerald is Green Beryl.

The stone of successful love.

Emeralds open the heart chakra  to receive love in all aspects of life.  Let go of negativity and create positive outcomes. Emeralds help us to find strength.  A favorite gem since ancient days in Egypt, it was also sacred to the Aztec and Inca.  Emeralds are associated with detoxing the body.

Crystal art journal by Kristen Nereis

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April crystal of the month is bloodstone, ground out negative energy and increase your strength with this crystal booster.

Dark green with red hematite inclusions.

Bloodstone is used to ground out negative energy and remove blockages.  It can increase strength and energy to combat fatigue.  Bloodstone enhances the functions of the mind and boosts creativity.

Called Heliotrope by  the ancient Greeks, this stone was thought to reflect the setting sun dropping into the ocean.  This connects it to the Greek God Helios.

Pliny the Elder called it a stone of invisibility.

Crystal art journal by Kristen Nereis

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March crystal of the month is aquamarine, full of flowing, compassionate energy. .

Aquamarine is Blue Beryl, a stone with flowing, soothing, and compassionate energy.  It’s name means “water of the sea” in latin.

Boost courage and ease communication skills.  Release anger and make positive changes in your life by using aquamarine.  Embrace change and reduce tension, ease grief.

Place aquamarine beneath your pillow to aid with sleep.

Use in deep meditation to connect with spirit guides.

Crystal art journal by Kristen Nereis

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February crystal of the month is amethyst, crystal bringer of spiritual growth.

A form of quartz, amethyst is a bringer of intense spiritual growth.  Strong healer of addiction. Quiet the negative mind, and clear negative energy.  Connect with spirit.

A stone associated with the Greek God Dionysus, it was said that amethyst got it’s color from tears and wine spilled out of Dionysus’ cup.  Ancient Greeks and Romans believed that you would not get drunk if drinking from a goblet made of Amethyst.

Crystal art journal by Kristen Nereis

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January crystal of the month is garnet. Linked to the heart chakra garnet supports the chi.

Earth and subtle, Garnet supports the Chi.

A protective talisman against negative energy garnet is a stone of romantic love.  Linked with the heart chakra, the deep red color brings and intensity to love,  Used in jewelry for protection since ancient Greece & Rome.  Garnet has a deep and lasting energy, and brings passion that burns slow and steady.

Garnet comes from the latin word for pomegranate.

Crystal art journal by Kristen Nereis

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