Blog — black tourmaline

In this week’s post, I thought I’d focus on just black crystals. As a Scorpio, I do not shy away from the dark side, so this is familiar turf for me. There are so many beautiful colored crystals, so why would we even look at black crystals? Well, black crystals serve very important functions – especially if you are an empath. In this article, we will take a deeper look at the following black crystals: Black Tourmaline, Onyx, Shungite and Obsidian. Black Tourmaline I feel like a broken record when it comes to Black Tourmaline. If anyone ever asks me...

Yeah! A new year – finally! I don’t think we, as a collective, have ever been so happy to see a year in the rear-view mirror as we have for 2020! I know it’s been a tough year for so many people, myself included. It’s been challenging on so many levels. I do sincerely wish everyone peace, joy, and love for the upcoming year! Like everyone else, I too, had to adjust to the new “normal”, but I am ready to kick this year off with a positive attitude and go full steam ahead with life. I know everyone has...

In this article, I’ll cover the root chakra – some basics and then we’ll deep dive into how to support the root chakra with crystals. First, what is the root chakra? Chakras are energy vortices located in your body – from the base of your body up to the top of your head. Generally – we usually discuss the 7 main chakras, although there are more than that. The root chakra is the ‘base’ chakra, or the one located just on the bottom of your torso – towards the spine. It is also where the Kundalini energy resides, or your...

What is an aura? An aura is your energetic field that emanates from you and surrounds your physical body from approximately 18 inches to 3 feet. You may have heard of someone having an ‘aura reading.’ The color of the aura can provide information about that person. If you are interested in learning more about aura colors and their meaning – I’d refer you to Pamela Aaralyn. If you want to practice seeing your own aura – I’d stand in front of a mirror with a white background. You can put a piece of white cardboard behind you if you...

Crystals for the Garden   When it comes to garden décor, crystals are the perfect choice. They are a natural element that add to the garden on so many levels – beauty, consciousness, vibration and enchantment! But before we get into crystals, let’s first talk a little bit about plants. I can’t say enough good things about plants. A lot of people think that plants are difficult. While some plants may require special care, most plants will thrive once they are planted in the yard if they are watered as necessary and placed in the right sun/shade environment. Potted plants...