Next time you’re browsing your favorite gem shop, keep your eyes peeled for bloodstone. This elegant healing crystal is one you’ll enjoy having and working with for years to come.  You might be surprised to learn the crystals we’re familiar with as birthstones today were a little different in ancient...

Gratitude isn’t taught in schools. But it should be! Showing how thankful you are for what you have is quite possibly the number one skill for accelerating progression in life. It has been spoken of for thousands of years as a method of attracting abundance. It’s even touted as the...

It might seem strange for a natural-born leader to need the support of crystals, but Leos could use a helping hand just as much as the next person. Their fiery attitude comes to the surface when chasing what they truly desire, and crystals will help them gain more control over...

Getting gifts for people you love can often be more fulfilling than receiving them. There’s a great sense of accomplishment in making somebody else happy, especially if you nail down their tastes. There doesn’t need to be a special occasion for it if you’re feeling generous enough. A big heart...

Fear can take many forms, from a simple worrisome thought to a full-fledged panic attack. Sometimes, something terrifies us so much that we literally can’t move. But what causes this paralyzing fear, and which crystals can help us overcome it? First, let’s break down the different types of fear. For...

Have you been looking for the perfect Father’s Day present but haven’t found anything yet?  Today on the blog, we are bringing you a carefully picked selection of stones that could help your dad or husband, step up into the next level of consciousness.  As our yin and yang energies...

Negative energy is everywhere. You see it on the news, you feel it while talking to friends, and you can sense it just walking down the street. However, we are also surrounded by positive energy. The universe holds both positive and negative in equal balance at all times. Using the following...

Love is amazing. And every relationship born out of love has a great potential to become something beautiful. However, as with most things we care about, sometimes we need help or just a little support to reach that next level of commitment and safety. Open communication, honesty, and real effort...

Your home is your safe space. It’s a place where you can let off steam and relax. However, holding in negative energy throughout your day just to release it in your home isn’t good for your living space.  There are crystals for negative energy removal that can help do the...

It’s never a bad time to begin searching for ways to grow spiritually, gain personal wisdom, or attain more wealth. They’re natural cravings of mankind, inexplicably hardwired into us at birth. We want to know why we’re here. We want to know ourselves. We want to have value. We’ve gathered...

New Year’s resolutions seem so hopeful when you first set them, but more often than not, they don’t last. Life gets in the way and drains your self-discipline. This is why crystals can be so useful. They replenish your energy and keep you motivated throughout the whole year. If you...

With the holiday season almost upon us, it’s a great time to recharge our energy so that we can enjoy the festivities with our friends and family. Nobody wants to be carrying around the past month’s or, god forbid, year’s worth of stress when it’s time to see the once-per-year...

Choosing a crystal for someone other than yourself can seem like a daunting task. You want to get them the crystal that will help them the most and, from an outsider’s perspective, that’s not always easy to identify. But, with Christmas upon us, crystals do make an excellent and meaningful...

I know what you’re thinking. Essential oils are for making the house smell nice, or maybe a natural replacement for perfume? You’re not wrong. But they’re also much, much more. A lot of essential oils are antimicrobial, antispasmodic, and antifungal.  And what does that mean to runners?  Do you know when...

Hematite is a blood-red stone that has long been considered useful for protection, grounding, and emotional balance. Its power has been known for thousands of years with even the name of hematite stone meaning ‘blood’ in Ancient Greek. They used to mix it with water to make red pigment. So...

Himalayan salt lamps are super popular at the moment. Essentially, it’s a light bulb inside a pink block of salt. It sounds pretty strange, but the theory is that Himalayan salt can purify the air of your home by removing dust particles and other air pollutants. There are a range...

Crystals have been used to encourage fertility for hundreds, if not thousands of years. Wearing specific stones to increase fertility on the wedding night is a tradition that still continues today in some places, although the meaning has been lost. Whether you’re in the process of trying to conceive, or...

Are you looking for ways to keep your energy protected during long car journeys? Finding the right stone for protection while driving can be difficult, so we’ve done the legwork for you. Read through this list so that you can find the best crystal for car protection. Without further ado,...

Have you seen films where a pendulum is used to hypnotize someone? Yeah, these aren’t the types of the pendulum, or the way of using them, that we’re talking about in this blog post. What we are talking about is crystal dowsing. It’s a specific type of pendulum work that...

Tibetan Buddhist String Bracelets are an up and coming trend recently. You may have seen the many celebrities wearing them, or heard about them from a friend, but the roots of the Buddhist knot bracelet are ancient and their significance is still felt in Eastern cultures. Here are 5 Reasons...

Black agate is a beautiful natural stone that has long been considered to have healing properties. It’s a shimmering black crystal that shines as though it’s had a century of polishing. Agate stone has been used by humans since the Bronze Age, but what is it exactly? What are the properties...

You may have a favorite essential oil, but do you know all of the ways that it can be used to benefit you? The most useful essential oils have several completely different impressive and practical uses. For example, Lemon Oil can be used as an air freshener, deodorizer, dissolver of...

You know the smell of eucalyptus—that sharp, fresh, almost medicinal smell—but do you know the benefits of eucalyptus oil? What Is Eucalyptus Oil? Eucalyptus oil is made from the leaves of specific eucalyptus plants and is one of the most versatile essential oils there is. Its fragrance seems to reach...

In order to feel balanced in all areas of life, the 7 chakras - the energy hubs of the body - should be aligned. The chakras can become disturbed due to many reasons throughout the day to day life, but thankfully, restoring balance to them can be easy. How To...

Solar system bracelets are ideal for lovers of space or astrology. They’re a fashionable and trendy way of expressing your love for the universe. The vast majority of solar bracelets operate with the understanding that you are the sun. This way, the beads of the bracelet surround you and represent...

Growing in popularity throughout Western cultures, mala beads have been around for at least 2000 years. Today, they seem to have become synonymous with the New Age spiritual enlightenment currently sweeping the planet. However, mala beads have always held great importance, particularly in meditation. Mala is a Sanskrit word that translates to...

The Tree of Life is a common symbol that’s used in many different items of jewelry across a wide range of cultures. From rings to pendants to lucky charms, you can see the Tree of Life symbol everywhere, but have you ever wondered what it actually means? We delve into the myths,...

Popular in aromatherapy, essential oils are fragrant oils extracted organically from a variety of plants. In addition to a pleasant aroma, the best essential oils also provide benefits to your health and well-being. Popular in aromatherapy, essential oils are fragrant oils extracted organically from a variety of plants. In addition...

Used in various religions and spiritual practices for millennia, mantras have been rapidly gaining popularity in western cultures. This is primarily due to them being used during meditation or yoga practices. While many people feel their power, there are those that still ask: what is the meaning of a mantra?...