Gemstone Blog

Crystal wands have been widely used throughout history and do not always look how you might expect.  Some are very raw and to the casual observer will appear as nothing more than a chunk of crystal with a point at one end.  Others are carved and polished into interesting shapes. There are a number of reasons to add a wand to your metaphysical toolbox.  A wand can serve as an extension of your arm to remove blockages, balance energy, and focus your intent.  You can also use a wand for massage, Reiki, and reflexology treatments.When you have a number of...

If you Google "grids", you will find an abundance of opinions as to which works best.  Many people use sacred geometry to create them, others use various templates you can easily find online and print off.  Personally, I prefer to use my creativity and allow my intuition to guide me. Creating crystal grids is one of the most empowering way to use crystals.  The best advice I can offer is to not allow the process to overwhelm you.  There are no "rules" and you can't do it "wrong".  The more grids you create, the easier it becomes and before you...

When we hit a roadblock on our spiritual journey, it's reassuring to have tools to help guide us.   Pendulums are one of the easiest forms of divination and have been used for centuries.  Many of us have seen someone use a wedding ring tied to a thread to determine if a pregnant woman was going to have a boy or a girl.  Now, we see pendulums carved from crystals in a multitude of styles.   Some people choose a pendulum because of it's shape.  Others are attracted to the crystal it is made from.  But sometimes, a pendulum will...

Creating grids to aid in manifestation is one of the most exciting ways to use crystals.  The best advice I can offer is to not allow the process to overwhelm you.  There are no "rules" and you can't do it "wrong".   If you Google "grids", you will find an abundance of opinions as to which works best.  Many people use sacred geometry, others use various templates you can easily find online and print off.  Personally, I prefer to use my creativity and allow my intuition to guide me. Finding a romantic partner who is a good fit can be...

Crystals not only offer us amazing energy, they also pick up energy from the time they are unearthed until they find their way into your hands.  This can include negativity, which makes it important to cleanse and charge them when you add them to your collection and to continue to do so every once in a while.  It's time to freshen them up!  Allow them to release anything that may bog them down and prevent them from working to their full potential. There are a multitude of ways that you can accomplish this.  I will outline a few that I...