Have you ever met someone for the first time and felt a great, happy energy that feels contagious? That's positive energy. Now think about a time you met someone for the first time and instantly felt dragged down. That's negative energy. And you've absorbed that negative energy.
Energy is infectious and often we aren't even aware of the exact reason why we walk away feeling down, or pessimistic, or in a completely negative state of mind. Being in the presence of people or situations with negative energy is not only mentally and emotionally draining....it is physically draining too.
Negative Energy people are toxic to our sense of self and spirit. They are often judgmental, unhappy, fast to put others down, insecure and serial complainers. As a result, you might feel yourself shrinking or uncomfortable. While your instinct might be to walk away, sometimes you are stuck with this "Negative Nelly" because she may be signing your paycheck or may be a family member.
There are times when you can disconnect yourself from the source of negative energy, but more times than not....we have to find a way to deflect and manage that toxic person or situation. A way to stop absorbing that negativeness.
One way of managing this is with the use of crystals, and I'm going to share with you my personal favorites.
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Amethyst | Tigers Eye | Hematite | Pyrite | Labradorite | Turquoise | Bronzite | Tourmaline | Black Onyx
Amethyst is a completely wonderful stone for negative energy because of it's ability to calm knee jerk reactions to toxic people and situations. It's a gentle stone that raises positive vibrations. Calming. Amethyst transforms negative thoughts into positive ones, shifts depression into a state of contentedness. Plus it heals and soothes emotions.
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Tigers Eye is a hugely grounding stone, which is perfect for staying rooted and true to who you are in the presence of negative energy. Tigers Eye brings a fantastic sense of self confidence and that's also perfect for staying true to your own positive energy. instead of negative energy. Silent strength is another wonderful metaphysical property of Tigers Eye. With silent strength comes great personal power. The ability to say "no" without ego. The ability to not absorb their negative energy. One final bonus is it's relationship to the Third Eye Chakra which brings intuition and trust in your gut feelings.
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Hematite is an awesome crystal for focusing energy and emotions. This helps in standing your ground without confrontations with strength against negative energy. It's connection to the Root Chakra ensures this sense of grounding. Hematite also absorbs negative energy which prevents YOU from absorbing it instead.
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Pyrite is another perfect crystal for shielding you from negative energy, be it physically, emotionally and environmentally. It also acts as a motivator, providing confidence and empowering you to not participate in confrontations with toxic, negative energy people, (Aka: Walkaway, ignore, iet it go.) Pyrite's bonus is in opening your mind up to a new way of thinking, an absolutely wonderful thing in the development of not letting toxic people get to you.
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Labradorite is perhaps one of the most powerful of crystals and rightly so as it creates an almost impermeable shield around you. A negative energy warrior. It strengthens your natural aura and helps guide you to a higher level of awareness. Labradorite's bonus in the picture is it's ability to infuse a sense of unlimited potential and magic into your life.
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Turquoise is a great on a few levels. First, it cleanses your mind, body and spirit of any and all negative energy. Second, it is a protective healer. Combine these together and the result is a powerfully uplifting and positive energy. This combination allows you to approach any negative energy situation with a clean, fresh mind and renewed positive energy. Like Amethyst it is a calming crystal but it differs in that it supports the Throat Chakra and brings wisdom, making for thoughtful communication.
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Bronzite is an overlooked and under appreciated stone, but It's among my personal "go to's". Not only is it grounding and protective, it is perfect for indecision and feeling overwhelmed or powerless. All side effects of negative energy. Bronzite is a champ in stabilizing you with courage, confidence and spirit. Repelling those negative energies off and away from you. Those times when you're not sure how to handle a situation? Make sure to have Bronzite!
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Tourmaline is royalty as far as negative energy for it's metaphysical ability to absorb, neutralize and dissipate. Making it especially effective for energies such as envy, hate, anger, competitiveness.
Tourmaline is also wonderful for objectiveness, tolerance, transformation and healing.
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I like Black Onyx for when you are feeling drained by negative energy. While several stones can absorb negative energy and transform it into positive energy, Black Onyx also heals old/repeated wounds, stabilizes fears and anxiety. When you are coming from a healthier state of mind it is easier for you to do your life with a positive outlook and confidently protected state of being.
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Do you have a personal favorite crystal or mantra for negative energy? I'd love to hear!
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Best wishes,
]]>It is said that crystals contain metaphysical energies and properties to help heal, soothe or manifest changes. Whether you believe this or not, part of the magic comes in letting go of your beliefs and creating faith.
We favor mixing combinations of crystals and stones in each piece. For instance combining Amethyst and Blue Lace Agate brings together a balance of both your crown and throat chakras so that you can speak thoughtfully. Or Moonstone and Hematite to create a positive, nurturing and grounded energy for yourself.
When it comes to calming anxiety we've got some favorite stones:
Amethyst:
Crown Chakra
Energies: Spiritual Awareness, Inner peace, Healing, Positive Transformation, Balance, Relieves Stress + Anxiety, Communication, Intuition, Trust, Meditative.
Fluorite:
Third Eye Chakra
Energies: Harmony Between Mind + Heart, Renewal, Clear Thinking, Releases Trauma + Addictions, Helps Work Through Difficult Situations
Rose Quartz:
Heart Chakra
Energies: Emotional Detox, Self Love, Self Esteem, Clears Old Patterns, Nurturing, Femininity, Attracts Love.
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Hematite:
Root Chakra
Energies: Grounding, Releases Worries. Clarity
Lepidolite:
Crown + Heart Chakras
Energies: Calms Emotions, Awareness, Trust, Transformation
Citrine:
Solar Plexus Chakra
Energies: Motivation, Creativity, Self-expression, Concentration, Optimism, Joy, Lifts Depression + Fears
Moonstone:
Third Eye + Crown Chakras
Inner Growth, Strength, Reflective, Calming, Happiness, Love, Insight, Abundance
Several of our pieces add aromatherapy to the mix. Placing a drop or two of essential oils such as lavender or Ylang Ylang can ease feelings of anxiety.
We hope this information will help you, and if we can custom create a piece for you using any combination of these stones, please contact us! Or view our complete collection of Anxiety Crystal Pieces.
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Below are the metaphysical properties each crystal contains in regards to fertility. Click any of the crystals and stones for detailed information.
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Rose Quartz is said to aid in increasing overall fertility. This pale pink stone is also helpful with headaches, migraines, sexual dysfunction, depression, addictions, and weight loss. Rose quartz is a helpful and protective stone during pregnancy and with childbirth.
Emotionally, this high feminine energy stone brings forgiveness, compassion, as well as balancing one's emotions. It helps with allowing you to release the past. Rose Quartz removes fears, resentments, and anger. This beautiful pink stone is one of our favorites for love and fertility.
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We love Aventurine stones for their ability to encourage pregnancy and enhance fertility. Why? It's a gemstone which not only helps with fertility but love as well. This beautiful green crystal also promotes optimism, and self-confidence. An Aventurine gemstone can help to win over the heart of the loved one, promote friendships, happiness, prosperity and increas luck.
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Red Carnelian is a great stone for fertility because it addresses sexuality and reproductive organs. These opaque orangey-red crystals stimulate and balance the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix and vagina. Red Carnelian stones ease PMS, balance reproductive hormones and help guard against miscarriage. A few extra perks? The Carnelian crystal is also used for Arthritis, Cancer, reducing cramps, stress, and depression.
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Why do we love Amethyst stones? Firstly, for their calming abilities. With it's varying shades of purple, Amethyst soothes the mind and eases the up and down emotions of ever changing hormones. Another reason? Since hormones are always rising and falling during a cycle, Amethyst is a wonderful crystal for balancing the emotions that go with it!
This purple beauty is the perfect elixir for the stress and tension that occurs while trying to conceive
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Aquamarine is a highly protective stone during pregnancy. This pale blue/green gemstone helps to guard both mother and baby against harm. In other words, it discourages miscarriage. An Aquamarine Crystal also provides peace and inner calmness to help soothe your mind. Why? Because trying to conceive can be an extremely stressful time in your life! It's a perfect crystal to wear from trying to conceive all the way through to childbirth.
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Fluorite is a key fertility crystal as it balances hormones, making it a perfect crystal for irregular cycles, PMS (Pre-menstrual Syndrome), Perimenopause, Menopause, and PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). A Fluorite stone also provides emotional balancing helping to relieve stress as well.
Fluorite comes in many colors. From an almost milky white, to yellow, greens and purples. Our research leads us to using the greener Fluorite stones when it comes to hormone balancing.
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Smoky Quartz not only increases fertility and balances sexual energy, this stone also helps to alleviate depression for both men and women. This brown Quartz stone has a positive and stimulating effect on reproductive organs, making it equally as good a crystal for menopause and perimenopause. A Smoky Quartz crystal also helps to balance sexual energy and libido.
You'll find Smoky Quartz stones in a range of pale tan all the way through to an almost black color.
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Bloodstone is perhaps the most important fertility stone for blood related fertility issues. Why? Because this fertility crystal serves to cleanse, purify and strengthen the blood system.
Bloodstone reduces irritability, aggressiveness and impatience. Lastly, it helps encourage implantation of an embryo into the uterine lining.
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This earthy looking stone is an underused and highly recommended crystal for enhancing fertility. We love Chrysoprase for it's direct attention to the womb and ability to address infections. A Chrysoprase stone also has a wonderful mind soothing effect, helping with overthinking and worrying.
You'll find Chrysoprase in a wide array of color variations. Pale, soft greens, bright turquoise and earthy browns.
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As always, we are happy to also create a custom design just for you!
Crystals have been used for thousands of years in various cultures, worldwide. Chinese medicine has always been a firm believer in utilizing the powers and metaphysical properties of crystals. Search the internet and you will undoubtedly find countless positive experiences in using crystals and stones for fertility. I used them when I was trying to conceive. Yet modern medicine and science do not support it.
Placebo effect? Perhaps. But the mind is a very powerful tool.
There are ten fertility crystals we widely recommend, but don't think you have to limit yourself to just these ten. If you find yourself drawn to a specific crystal(s), it is because you are 'in need of" whatever energies and properties that stone carries. Your fertility crystals are a very individual and personal thing. Pick what speaks out to you.
By the same token, the ten crystals we recommend bring other wonderfully magical energies besides fertility. Rose Quartz for example not only helps to promote fertility, it also brings unconditional love, compassion, trust and opens the Heart Chakra.
Put simply, Chakras are energy centers within our bodies. There are seven chakras, each aligned with a color and location center. They start with our Root Chakra and work their way up to the top of our heads in the Crown Chakra.
The Chakra that is directly tied to reproductive organs and desire is our Sacral Chakra (Orange).
Other chakras come in to play too! Our Root Chakra (Red) for stability, our Heart Chakra (Pink or Green) for love, compassion and self care and our Crown Chakra (Purple) for calming the mind and spiritual guidance.
You can use crystals and stones for both their metaphysical and chakra energy benefits together. They are not stand alone concepts or practices.
There are several ways:
Repeat these steps each time you feel a lull in their energy.
As always, If I can help you in the selection of crystals or design of a custom fertility crystal bracelet, please reach out to me!
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We've compiled a list of crystals for pregnancy that includes each gemstone's healing properties. Click any of the links below for specific information or scroll through our entire list of healthy pregnancy crystals and learn all about each of them.
Amethyst | Aquamarine | Black Onyx | Chrysocolla | Garnet | Lapis Lazuli | Malachite | Moonstone | Moss Agate | Orange Calcite | Peridot | Rose Quartz | Unakite | White Agate
Amethyst is a completely wonderful stone because of it's ability to offer protection and stability. It is a great source of optimism too.
Amethyst has a wonderful calming effect to help you glide through your pregnancy with a soothed mind. This wonderful crystal transforms negative thoughts into positive ones, shifts depression into a state of contentedness. It also eases tension, balances moods, eases fear and anxiety. Amethyst heals and soothes emotions, helping you enjoy your pregnancy with peace of mind.
These Amethyst crystal properties are also wonderful to have by your side during childbirth for the same calming effects.
We suggest Amethyst Crystals for Pregnancy to assist with:
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Aquamarine is the perfect crystal for guarding against miscarriage, making it perfect for a high risk pregnancy. It's also equally protective of your unborn child as well. Aquamarine is another wonderful stone for anxiety in that it helps in bringing clear thinking, which in turn helps to calm your mind.
Physically, Aquamarine crystals help with hormone related headaches, ease sleep and reduce over all fatigue .
We suggest Aquamarine Crystals for Pregnancy to assist with:
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Black Onyx provides stamina and strength during pregnancy. During childbirth it helps to ensure an easier delivery with its power in focus and strength. In fact, in many cultures, women in labor are given bags of onyx stones to hold during delivery to help ease the process. Black Onyx is a wonderful source of negative energy protection too.
Post partum, a Black Onyx crystal helps your focus on the important things such as your baby and your own self care.
We suggest Black Onyx Crystals for pregnancy to assist with:
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Chrysocolla provides wonderfully soothing energy while throughout your pregnancy. If you tend to become anxious and fearful, Chrysocolla is perfect for you. It helps connect your heart to your mind, bringing soft feminine energy to a worrisome mind.
Another great benefit is it's ability to help ease communication. Easy and clear communication leads to better bonding in relationships. The combination of enhanced feminine energy and bonding brings a more loving energy to the pregnancy experience.
Post Partum, this wonderful bonding you've created with the use of Chrysocolla helps insure very loving energy to motherhood.
We suggest Chrysocolla crystals for pregnancy to assist with:
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The main reason we recommend Garnet is for discouraging miscarriages. It is a crystal that helps with physical healing and implantation abilities. It's also a wonderful crystal for energy boosting when it comes to fatigue, sexual libido and confidence, making it perfect to wear after childbirth for a dose of vitalizing energy.
We suggest Garnet crystals for pregnancy assist with:
Lapis is a fantastic crystal for easing stress both emotionally and physically throughout your entire pregnancy. It's a very supportive crystals and provides strength during labor and childbirth. After pregnancy Lapis adds the bonus skill of strengthening your intuitive instincts, making it easier to handle any parenting curve balls.
We suggest Lapis crystals for pregnancy to assist with:
Malachite as the “midwives stone” as it helps to stimulate contractions, ease labor pains and facilitates a safe childbirth. It's also a very protective crystal for both mother and child. The Malachite crystals is another great stone for easing mood swings, plus it has energies for boosting immunity.
A wonderful side benefit of Malachite is the way it supports transitions in life. It brings fresh energy and passion to change, a much needed helping hand as you transition into motherhood.
We suggest Malachite crystals for pregnancy and childbirth to assist with:
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Moonstone: Powerfully affects the female reproductive system, enhancing fertility and promoting ease in pregnancy and childbirth, balances the hormonal system and eliminates fluid retention.
Moss Agate: A birthing crystal, Moss Agate assists midwives in their work, lessening pain and ensuring a good birth.
Orange Calcite:Promotes positive thinking and clears feelings of stress, fear and tension. May be helpful energetically healing the reproductive system.
Peridot: Said to be helpful during childbirth by stimulating contractions and opening the birth canal. Can also help to dispel postpartum depression.
Rose Quartz: Protective during pregnancy and with childbirth. Its loving nurturing energy is powerful in times of stress and healing to mother and child. The healing properties of the stone may aid fertility, conception, pregnancy and childbirth. The ultimate gemstone for love.
Unakite: Recommended for a healthy pregnancy and delivery. Many doulas will not deliver a child without the presence of Unakite.
White Agate: Helps to protect mother and baby from harm, soothes labor pains, eases morning sickness, ensures a healthy milk flow for the baby.
We hope this information will help you, and if we can custom create a piece for you using any combination of these stones, please contact us! Or view our full collection of gemstone and crystal jewelry for pregnancy and childbirth >>
From the bottom up is liberation and from the top down is manifestation. ~ Courtney Sau
There's no "one size fits all" approach to Chakra balancing, so I'm going to get a little personal here. We're not clones of each other, because while sitting on my front porch and unwinding brings me peace.....for you that might be a total bore.
The way I use crystals and gemstones for peace, also might not be up your alley either, but it works for me and I'll share it here with you. Sometimes it's a a head to toe (or toe to head) practice, and other times it's in approaching two or three consecutive chakras.
I prefer to wear my chakra gemstones in the form of a bracelet. I like that at any point in my day, I can look down for a reminder and mentally ground myself. I like that in addition to wearing the appropriate color, I am wearing something that also has deeper metaphysical properties, like quieting an overworked mind or taking myself out of "chick with a dick" mode and into more nurturing feminine energy.
There are a multitude of gemstones and crystals for each Chakra, so don't feel limited to the one or two that I suggest in this post. You're welcome to read a much larger list in our Seven Chakra Gemstone info page.
The crown chakra, located at the top of your head instills awareness, connection, and purpose. If you're feeling a little lost in life, this is the Chakra you want to check in with. If you're like me with all of my mind clutter, you'll find that addressing your crown chakra can feel like a giant exhale.
The crown chakra color is purple.
Lepidolite: Nature's anxiety and dopamine RX. With it's flecks of mica and lithium it brings peace to the mind. Helps to elevate mood. It's a bridge to higher consciousness and awareness. It brings inner peace and harmony. Lepidolite varies from pale periwinkle to deep plums.
The Third Eye Chakra is located between the top of your eyebrows. With an open Third Eye Chakra, you have the ability to see things with clarity and wisdom. Translate this to: going from confused, overthinking to being able to see with understanding and objectivity. It's also the Chakra that will aid you in moving through and past your ego.
The Third Eye Chakra color is indigo.
Kyanite in it's brightest and most gleaming blue, it can be a very expensive gemstone. The good news is, you don't need much because it's a very high vibration crystal.
Kyanite brings understanding, calmness, attunement, and emotional balance. It sharpens Intuition. Perhaps the quality I love most is its ability to bring self discovery and expand your perception. A more open mind.
The Throat Chakra is located in, you guessed it.......the throat. And it's greatest purpose is to create an open and truthful line of communication.
The Throat Chakra color is blue
In both its bright variations as well as its rustic form, Larimar is wonderful for inspiring communication. Speaking your truth with a liberating freedom of fear.
Larimar also serves as a bridge to the heart chakra, allowing you to speak from the heart. Further inspiring soulful communication.
Another obvious location....your heart. It's the epicenter of love and compassion. Both for yourself and others. An open heart chakra allows you to move past bitterness and let go. Freeing up space for healthy emotional well being.
The Heart Chakra color is green, but it's very common to see it represented by pink. And this is where it's hard for me to narrow my personal favorites.
You'll find the Solar Plexus Chakra under the breast bone and above the belly button. Your upper abdomen. It is confidence, self esteem and personal power. If you're feeling stuck in life and in need of transformation.....the Solar Plexus Chakra is the place to address.
The Solar Plexus Chakra color is yellow.
Citrine ranges from soft, earthy yellows and browns all the way to vibrant sun yellows. Either way, Citrine brings light to your life, joy, and positivity. It's a gemstone filled with personal power and confidence. It's the Vitamin C of gemstones.
Our Sacral Chakra is located just below your belly button, and is all about pleasure, creativity, sexuality and physical expression.
The Sacral Chakra color is orange.
At the base of your spine, the tailbone is where your Root Chakra resides. It is the sense of feeling grounded, connected and safe in life. It's commonly known as the survival chakra and is the most frequent out of balance. Financial issues? You'll find that balancing/opening the Root Chakra will help you in overcoming that.
The Root Chakra color is red, but you'll often see it represented by Black gemstones. I seem to have a creative block in working with red gemstones, which is why you see so little of it in my designs.
Obsidian. Especially of the Silver Sheen Variety with it's glowy gray iridescence. Obsidian helps you trust your instincts and provides protection from negative energies. It helps ground you by removing past traumas and living more in the present moment.
Red Jasper is a bridge between the Root and Sacral Chakras, with it's fiery, hot energy. While it grounds you, it also motivates you. It is nurturing and protective while also giving you courage and confidence. It is also a wonderful stone for absorbing negative energy.
Do you have any "musts" or favorite chakra gemstones? I'd love to hear!
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I'd never really thought about using crystals and gemstones as a form of relief. That is until a customer requested a bracelet addressing relief from her frequent headaches. So I put hands to the keyboard and did my research.
Here's what I came up with and what led to the design of our Headache + Migraine Relief Bracelet. Not only with metaphysical benefits, but chakra opening benefits too.
Crystal Quartz is a stone of clarity. With clarity comes understanding, the ability to let go and a peaceful, less stressed mind.
Crystal Quartz opens all of our chakras, but especially the Crown chakra, the epicenter of headaches.
Selenite is a master at unclogging any stagnant energies, and typically headaches are all about blocked energies. With those blocked energies go negative energies too, and Selenite helps send them on their way. (Good Riddance!) It's also great for relieving pain.
Here too, the Crown Chakra is opened and aired out.
Thought not on everyone's top 10 list of crystals for headaches, I think Turquoise is a must have. Turquoise helps in expressing emotions, thoughts and feelings that we often "stuff down". Stuffing anything internally simply adds to tension in the body and stress. Turquoise is a GREAT mind clearer as well as a pain reliever. It's also used for improving blood circulation, another great benefit for headache relief.
Turquoise opens and balances the Throat and Heart Chakras, making for better ability to communicate with compassion for yourself as well as those around you.
Chrysocolla is all about emotions here. What woman hadn’t had mood swings depending on the time of the month too? This crystal helps in balancing hormone levels. Another way Chryscolla settles emotions is in easing anxiety, worries and stress with it's calming energies.
Chrysocolla opens Heart Chakra bringing in nurturing and feminine energies. Energies that help you slow down and soften tension.
Lapis made my list because of it's ability to release and repel negative energy. It's also perfect for raising spiritual awareness, bringing along with it, inner peace. Lapis is also used as a pain reliever.
The main reason I chose Lapis is for it's Third Eye Chakra Energy. An over active or blocked Third Eye can increase headache occurrences. Lapis brings balance to the Third Eye Chakra.
Amethyst is a rock star at calming and refreshing your aura and shifting energy. Perfect for night time headaches because it allows you to sleep better. Amethyst promotes serenity, balance and peace, soothing the mind and reducing stress levels.
Just as with Crystal Quartz and Selenite do, Amethyst opens up the Crown Chakra, an important factor in ease the pressure and tension in your head.
Do you have a favorite crystal for relieving headaches and migraines? I'd love to hear!
All the best,
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...but do fertility bracelets REALLY work?
]]>I love what I do....creating jewelry. I love it when a customer calls or writes with a question or wanting help in picking out the perfect fertility bracelet. I love when a customer receives their piece and they write to let me know how much they love wearing it.
The most common question? "...but do fertility bracelets REALLY work?" And I always try to come up with a short answer. But a short answer doesn't really do the question justice. An exercise is what does the question justice.
An Exercise:
Shut down the logical side of your brain for a bit. You know that side!!! The one that tells you something makes absolutely no sense. The one that tells you something isn't true unless there's been an infinitesimal number of medical studies. Go tuck that side of your brain in bed for a bit...and do exactly what I say right now:
1. Take a deep, slow breath. Exhale slowly and calmly. With each inhale think the word "I" for the entire length of the breath. With each exhale, think the word "Believe". Do it a few times, until you feel your shoulders and mind relax.
Feeling more peaceful? (If your answer is no....keep doing it until your answer TRULY changes to yes and then continue to the next step.....
Okay...so......tell me which step had you feeling better? I am hoping that the first step was the one and if that is true for you.
LIghtbulb moment: Stress does a body....bad.
I get the stress of trying to get pregnant. It was a long road to motherhood for me and in many ways, has defined me (in a great way). Don't beat yourself up or let anyone discourage you over whatever it is you are feeling.
3. Now.....think about something that brings a smile to your face. (Pause) Find a photo on your phone that brings another smile to your face. (Longer pause) Is that peaceful, smiley feeling starting to come back again? Take that smile and really feel "I Believe".
The gemstones and symbols that are in a fertility bracelet? They are said to have metaphysical properties, energies, vibrations, and soul balancing spirituality all throughout civilization. I have put all of my pieces together using combinations of all of those things. I've done the "research" for you so that you have the perfect fertility bracelet
I wear bracelets almost 24/7. Each morning, I'll put one (or a few) on. I'll pick them not because they match what I am wearing, but instead because they match or enhance or correct my mood.
Here's an example:
I have read that citrine attracts prosperity and success. That it imparts joy, wonder, delight, and enthusiasm. Citrine raises self-esteem and self-confidence. I put on a bright citrine bracelet today. By choosing that one, I started my day in the mindset of "confidence and enthusiasm". My bracelet, in a sense, was my cheerleader. My reminder of what I wanted to accomplish.
What I have learned from my journey with infertility, as well as from other trying journeys in life, is this:
Your mind can make or break you. Be good to yourself. Don't let your mind and logic chip away at.......faith and believing.
Off the soapbox, I go....and up to bed!! I'd love your thoughts on this post!!
If you're looking for a fertility bracelet, view our collection of fertility bracelets. And if you can't find one that "feels right", contact us and we can design one just for YOU!
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So what can you do to ease negative energy?
]]>Bottom line....we are surrounded by avenues of negative energy, daily.
Negative Energy can be draining, especially to empaths and highly sensitive people. And since your mind and body are deeply intertwined, mental negativity can show up physically, too. It can hit your from all sides, robbing you of joy, happiness and sleep.
Energy is contagious, positive and negative alike. I will forever be mindful of what and who I am allowing into my space ~ Alex Elle
Spend time outside! There is nothing like fresh air and nature to exhale and clear your mind.
Laugh. Laughter is of course the best medicine. Hormones triggered by laughter and smiling can heal the heart and mind.
Meditate. Scientifically proven to calm and cleanse the mind. A regular meditation practice is day changing! Add yoga to your life and/or some aromatherapy to your life for sensory benefits too!
Clean and Organize Your Surroundings. Be it through spring cleaning, purging of 'junk" or feng shui, disorganized clutter is stressful and often filled with negative energy triggers.
Be Conscious of Your Outlook. It’s a given that there are people in your life who are filled with negative energy. Understand that their negative energy is about them and not you. Once your interaction is over, remind yourself that it is not about you. Separating yourself this way, teaches you to release the negative energy quickly. By doing this, you are protecting your own positive energy.
Immerse Yourself In What Brings You Joy or Peace. For me, it is in being creative. It's a great release of thoughts and feelings, and ultimately cleansing of absorbed negative energy that has snuck up on me.
Crystals. Here, we are very clearly believers in the metaphysical powers and properties of crystals and gemstones. Among our "go to's" for protection and clearing negative energies are Hematite, Pyrite, Tigers Eye, Turquoise, and Tourmaline. (Read our article on The Best Crystals for Negative Energy Protection)
Stay safe (and warm!),
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Apatite awakens our clarity, provides a balance between being an adult filled with obligations and following our dreams and desires. Perhaps my favorite metaphysical property is the boost in willpower that Apatite provides, especially with staying in these days. It's so easy to reach for a glass of wine or my son's snacks!
Overall, Apatite magnifies and strengthens your intentions, giving you the clarity of mind necessary for deepening your focus and spiritual awareness.
Physically, Apatite aids in the absorption of calcium, helping cartilage, bones, and teeth as well as healing bones and encouraging the formation of new cells. It improves arthritis and joint problems. Apatite can successfully help in suppressing hunger and raising the metabolic rate, encouraging healthy eating.
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How do you decide?
]]>For example, you can find calmness with soft Blue Agate just as well as Rose Quartz.
I put a lot of thought into each of the bracelets in the shop here.
Sometimes the inspiration for a piece comes from a color, a mood, an intention, or a beautiful strand of stones that I pick up that just yell to be worn. Other times the inspiration comes from a custom request.......and that is a fun challenge for me. (Feel free to challenge me!)
When it comes to what I wear personally, it all depends on my state of mind. If I want to maintain that "feeling"....like happy or loving. Maybe I'm in a slump or unmotivated or cranky and want to flip that energy? Maybe I need a reminder to stop eating jelly beans (my personal addiction) and be more mindful of eating better?
Sometimes I just want to accessorize an outfit :)
But more times than not, I just slip on whatever it is I am drawn to that day.....and I think that is the most interesting thing. Because oftentimes what a person is drawn to is exactly what they need at that moment for a reason they are not conscious of yet.
And that is really the answer to what stone or crystal is right for you. It is the one or ones that you are drawn to for whatever reason and no matter what the healing properties or bracelet title is.
When it comes to color, I am almost always drawn to pinks, which is why you see so much of it here. Pink stones are like jellybeans for me! From pale to hot, bright pink. I love every variation, especially if it has some texture to it. Almost every stack of bracelets I slip on has some kind of pink.
So I wondered, what does being drawn to pink mean for me? Well, I dug into Google and found a read I thought was worth sharing you Color Therapy: You Attract What You Need.
Take a few minutes and give it a read. I think you'll find it pretty interesting! Come back and share what you think with me!
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We thought we'd share it with you: Here's What You Need to Know!
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Natural Burmese Jade in various shades of green, mixed with 6 other Chakra stones, radiates pure joy. It's filled with positivity and openness.
We've named Nirvana, and it couldn't fit her more perfectly.
If you've actually read this journal entry, our gift to you is 20% off her price with code: Nirvana!
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This pandemic, just like 9/11, is humbling because having money doesn't ensure immunity. Neither does race, religion, gender, nor political party. We are going to be stripped down to basics and simplicity for awhile. We are forced to slow down.
I get we will all have worries and fears. Stress. Sadness. But perhaps you can find some kind of silver lining in this next chapter of your life.
Life is forced to change for a while. We have here a great opportunity to live a little less cluttered and scheduled. To live more mindfully, more in nature. To let go of things, heal things, accept things, appreciate things. To do things you kept putting off. Find new ways and new levels of connecting with people. Find new outlets for joy, fun, love and perhaps unplug a little. To heal and grow. Reflect and reset.
And that was the intention behind the design of our Silver Lining Bracelet
Be well xo
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That line alone was the inspiration for our brand's name, The Sun The Moon. The loving relationship between the sun and the moon. The way they work together, the energy they provide. Yin, Yang. balance. unconditional giving, acceptance.
I'd come across that quote ages ago and finally decided to google it, see what is behind it. I learned there are several versions, tales, and folklore about the relationship between the sun and the moon. But the one that follows is the one that really resonated most for me. I will never look at an eclipse the same way again. I hope you enjoy this story also!
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Once, during a time when the earth was simple, the Sun shone brighter than anything. The people were grateful and celebrated every time he lit up the sky. He brought them joy and hope and was the source of all their warmth.
But he was lonely, all by himself in the vast skies. He would look down at the people dancing in his radiance and wonder if he was simply destined to a life of solitary. That was the price he paid for being the brightest, he reasoned.
Then, there was the moon. As the sun grew weary and began to disappear, she would rise into the sky, flanked by millions of stars. Her radiance was a sad kind of beauty- one that went unnoticed as people slept. The stars watched her with ambition, hoping to one day get close enough that she wouldn't feel so empty, but they couldn't. The moon was untouchable, surrounding herself in a blanket of darkness through the cold nights.
One day, when the Sun was sliding out of the Heavens, he caught a glimpse of her. She was peeking up, a rare side of her being exposed to the light. And while the sun could shine, he noticed the moon could glow, and a faithful whisper trumped an arrogant shout any day.
So just as the stars were wandering into the night, the sun fell in love like a snowball hurtling down a mountain. He desperately wished to see her more than the fleeting moments he shared with her at dusk and dawn, but the moon was unapproachable. Unobtainable. Untouchable.
"Go," she whispered to him one of those nights, her voice as sweet and sorrowful as the last light of day. "Go, and let me breathe in the shadow. For you and I have decided fates. You illuminate the day, and I cast my glow on the night..." There was a regretful pause, and it seemed the Moon would shatter as she spoke. "We can never be... Our connection would go against what people believe, and all they know. So go."
During the summer, the sun would stay up a bit longer in hopes she would change her mind, but it was no use. "Don't you dare abandon your blessing of light for my darkness" were the last words the moon ever spoke.
So, the sun quietly obeyed and continued on loving the moon so much that he died every night to let her breathe. To this day, they are lovers who rarely meet, always chase, and almost always miss one another. But once in a while, they are allowed to cross, and they kiss, and the world stares in awe of their eclipse.
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Carnelian for its sexual energy >>
Blue Lace Agate for its communication and calming abilities. >>
I could leave it at that since love is perhaps the most widely known of Rose
Quartz's healing properties. But then you'd be missing out on so many of this pink gemstone's other wonderful properties, meanings and powers.......
Like the fact that it's connected to love and the heart chakra. It's also said to stimulate blood flow, the heart, and the circulatory system. Rose Quartz can calm palpitations, stabilize irregular rhythms and reduce stress. It’s an ideal stone for those suffering from heart disease or heart weakness.
And for all of the wonderful women looking to conceive? Rose quartz gemstones and crystals nurture your reproductive system and increase fertility.
If you’re already pregnant, Rose Quartz brings healing wonders after birth, especially if delivery has been complicated or if you suffer from postpartum depression. Wearing Rose Quartz deepens your connection to your unborn baby.
More healing properties of rose quartz include releasing impurities in the cells of our bodies. It loves to take care of the adrenals and kidneys. Have a cough or a sore throat? Wear Rose Quartz! Having trouble sleeping and want to encourage sweet dreams? Again, wear Rose Quartz.
As for Rose Quartz's emotional healing, this soft pink gemstone can attract love into your life. It can also raise your self-esteem and self-worth.
If you are dealing with grief or have difficulty with empathy and compassion, Rose Quartz can help here as well.
Love heals all, and since rose quartz is the Love and Heart stone, it’s believed to
comfort even the most heartbroken. It dives deep into the Heart Chakra, bringing you comfort as it releases all of the pain, sorrow, and fear which may be interfering with your heart’s ability to give and receive love. Rose Quartz is an aphrodisiac and stimulates tenderness, passion, and intimacy.
If you’re holding onto resentment or have never felt love from a partner or even a
parent, Rose Quartz can help you heal those buried wounds. The calming shades of pink will help with inner peace and promote self-love. Once you come from a peaceful place of loving yourself, your heart will be ready to infinitely give and receive love.
Spiritually, Rose Quartz connects the divine triangle from the human Heart Chakra to the heart of the Earth to the heart of the Universe. This powerful triangular connection has the gusto to completely change our vibration and alter our cells for joy, positivity, and vitality, releasing us from the negativity. It allows the light to shine from within us.
Love is the basis of our interaction with the world. Ruling the Heart Chakra, Rose Quartz can help teach us about the true nature of love. It helps us make sense of our world by creating a balance between who we are and how we live and interact with all in our environment.
Impressive, huh?
For all of you Taurus and Libra out there, take note that rose quartz is the birthstone for these two zodiac signs.
Nourish your heart and let love conquer all with the assistance of Rose Quartz
See our selection of Rose Quartz Healing Jewelry
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Selenite is a stone in which 8mm gemstones do not do it’s true beauty and inspiration justice. There is something very powerful about holding a heart shaped palm sized Selenite.
Selenite is named after the Greek goddess Selene, which is the goddess of the moon.
And add this to it:
You will need selenite crystals when there are a lot of things going on in your head and it’s starting to affect your sense of peace and quiet. It’s a good stone to have to help you quiet your mind and give you mental clarity.
I get why Selenite is often call the stone of Liquid Light. It easily resonates. There’a deep inner glow to it. It’s cool and smooth to the touch. It’s a lightness even in the dark. Light enables us to see. Literally and figuratively.
Selenite is perfect for someone who:
When my mind needs quieting, I choose Selenite. I find it most powerful for myself at bedtime. Sometimes I will just lay it directly over my heart. Sometimes I will just hold it my hand and appreciate it’s beauty, and weight.
Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you. – Frank Lloyd Wright
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All the best, always.
]]>My resolution is to make no more resolutions
Yeah well, the above is my resolution for my remainder of time on this planet. This year I am doing it differently.
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Yeah well, the above is my resolution for my remainder of time on this planet. This year I am doing it differently.....
I am making G*O*A*L*S
I'm getting too old to actually believe I'll cut down my spending, or wake up with light and love every morning. We break our resolutions just days into the year and toss them in the trash bin right after.
No, this year I am making goals. A purpose for waking up each morning. A purpose to doing my day. And a sense of accomplishment each night as I wrap it all up.
So my purpose this year.........to live a more healthy and physical life. I truly believe that if I do this for myself, my mind and heart will follow, naturally.
I wish you smiles, love and a very safe, Happy New Year!
Peace,
]]>In case you missed it, just before Thanksgiving, we held a 'giving event'. We asked you to share with us which piece from our collection you would like to give as a gift, and why. We chose a winner and sent them a gift as well. Although this customer did not win, she did receive a token of our appreciation: a tea light candle.
Anyway, back to the point. In being so busy, it is easy to forget why we give in the first place. Gift giving should be more than a "have to" or a "supposed to". The real purpose of giving gifts? To show appreciation and gratitude.
Sonyaa's email was a gift for my elves and me. Appreciation is a great thing. It brought a smile to all of our faces.
So thank you, Sonyaa for your wonderful email tonight. A smile is a great way to end a busy day!
And to you, Paola, the winner of that giving event, I hope both you and your gift recipient enjoyed smiles as well!
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I invite you to truly know the joy in giving from the heart.
On Thanksgiving eve, we will be giving away a piece from our shop...for you to give as a gift.
In the comments section below, or on our Facebook page, please tell us who you'd give one of our items to and which piece you'd give.
We look forward to reading your comments..............
PS: Please be sure to include the name of or the link to the piece you'd love to give!
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Thanks, Tiffany! I hope it brings you a smooth delivery!
]]>This past summer, Tiffany asked us to custom design a bracelet for her upcoming IVF. She visited us again in March to have a Childbirth and Labor bracelet designed for her. I'm in love with the way it came out.
Thanks, Tiffany! I hope it brings you a smooth delivery!
]]>We hope you love it, D'Andrea! And we hope it brings you wonderful things!!
]]>A customer asked us to customize a design for her. Our Golden Fertility Bracelet with the addition of Amethyst and a Golden Hamsa Charm.
We hope you love it, D'Andrea! And we hope it brings you wonderful things!!
]]>Thanks Irelle! We hope you love the bracelet as much as we do!
]]>Thanks Irelle! We hope you love the bracelet as much as we do!
]]>I can blame it on PMS or a number of other things, but the truth is....those mornings when I wake up stressed or cranky, I have pre-written my day. Stress and "crank" is what I am sending out to the world. And stress and additional reasons to be cranky is what I will attract...
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"You can't expect to receive that what you do not give." ~ A quote written by me and some food for thought for the day.
I can blame it on PMS or a number of other things, but the truth is....those mornings when I wake up stressed or cranky, I have pre-written my day. Stress and "crank" is what I am sending out to the world. And stress and additional reasons to be cranky is what I will attract.
I have learned that if I take a few minutes before getting out of bed and practice being mindful, I can change the energy of my day. I can let go of negative self talk and replace it with affirming self talk. On those mornings where I wake up feeling stressed for all that lies ahead, I will lay for a few minutes and choose an affirmation that will help dig me out of negative energy.
Today I choose joy
There's a quote from one of my most favorite movies: Eat, Pray, Love....
The character goes on to translate it to meaning the "art of doing nothing".
I translate it to meaning “Doing what freely comes from letting yourself have no shoulds and musts. Relax with passion"
Kapish?
So tonight my "freely comes" includes: writing, Mallomars, a great movie and a room filled with the scent of my favorite candle (at the moment).
What do you do for your own "freely comes"?
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Do not dwell on history and the past. Take the lessons you have learned from it and live in the present. Only then can your life move in a positive direction.
In going with this quote.....our Power of Now Bracelet
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]]>"Your task is not to seek love, but to seek & find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it."
~Rumi
I'm often reading through self help websites to inspire and help me grow as an individual. While I would love to recap a very inspiring aritcle, so much of it would be lost in translation. So I will simply provide the link and allow you to read it for yourself....
9 Ways You May Unwittingly Deprive Yourself of Love and Fulfillment
A beautiful and inspiring blend of Vanilla, Black Currant and Sandalwood with a Rhodochrosite gemstone
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