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Crystals 102 - Crystal Shapes and Their Uses

Posted by Heather Burket on

One of the first things you will notice when you begin your exploration into the world of crystals is their various shapes. In this article I’ll discuss a few of the key shapes and how they are used. Tumbles: When people first begin their journey into the crystal world – they usually start with tumbles. Tumbles are small pieces ranging in size from usually about ½ inch up to 2 inches. They are an easy way to start to use crystals because they are usually inexpensive and accessible. The price of the particular tumble is always reflective of the cost...

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Crystals 101 – How do crystals work?

Posted by Heather Burket on

This is probably the most commonly asked question when it comes to using crystals as a form of healing. There are a few different aspects to it in my opinion. First you must think of it in terms of energy. We are energetic beings and our energy varies from day to day. Our energy is impacted by a variety of factors, but a large majority of our energy is derived from our emotions. So, before we delve into crystals and how they work, we need to first understand our own body energy. Here’s a list of some factors that affect...

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Welcome to my Tropica Exotica blog!

Posted by Heather Mosko on

Join me on this discovery of plants and crystals and what they can bring into your life!

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