The beautiful luminescence of the moonstone can captivate us with its reflective and pearly sheen. This stunning crystal has a rich and diverse history that has touched many cultures along the way. Moonstone was associated with love, romance, fertility, beauty, and abundance. Both the ancient Romans and Greeks believed moonstone linked with their lunar deities and that it was born out of the solidified rays of the moon. In India it has been considered a sacred stone that held a special significance between lovers or those just starting their journey together through marriage. As a stone of love and lovers, moonstone has been used in jewelry for centuries, including ancient civilizations. It regained popularity during the Art Nouveau period because of a French master goldsmith….

Lepidolite With its soft energy, lepidolite helps to instill calmness, relaxation, and serenity. This is a perfect crystal to carry with you when you are undergoing challenging moments in life such as a change in relationships or job status, financial stresses, or when facing difficult situations. It helps to bring you into alignment with the frequency of balance and transformation when you are going through a transition, and allows you to maintain a sense of optimism and self-love. Lepidolite can help to release old behavioral patterns that no longer serve you while you go through change and to discover your higher self. When you focus on this crystal it will help you to remember to breathe, to focus your senses on the activity of breathing…

Rose Quartz The rose quartz is a beautiful rosy-pink coloured crystal that symbolizes the very essence of love. This crystal allows us to see the beauty, romance, hope, gentleness, compassion, and sensuality in ourselves and others. It helps us to become more receptive to the beauty of art, literature, and music all around us. This gemstone lifts up our vibration to the pure energy of unconditional love – to help us accept it, offer it and open ourselves up to it. Rose quartz reminds us to love ourselves, as we cannot accept love from others if we truly see ourselves as unlovable. The lack of love and compassion for ourselves is highly toxic and it is a form of self-destruction. Rose quartz fosters a state…

Emerald THE luxurious, deep green colour of the emerald has attracted many over the ages. Records dating back to as early as 4000 BC indicate that the emerald was valued and sought after. The first known emerald mines were in Egypt, as Cleopatra had a fondness for this gemstone. There are many tales that incorporate the emerald: Cleopatra seeking eternal youth and beauty; European alchemists and the sacred “emerald tablet”; the emerald being one of the four precious stones given by God to King Solomon; and the Bavarian poem where the holy grail is described as a magical and luminous stone that had fallen to Earth during a struggle in heaven. Even the Greek philosopher Aristotle included the emerald in his writings, speaking to the…

The beauty of this violet coloured gemstone may enchant us when one considers the significance of amethyst through the ages and cultures. Historically, amethyst was once considered of equal worth to the emerald, diamond or ruby. The ancient Greeks carved wine goblets out of amethyst to keep a clear head while drinking. In the middle ages it was worn by royalty and nobility to signify power, and adorned crowns, rings, and sceptres. Amethyst is referenced in the bible and is considered one of the precious stones in the breastplate of the high priest, while Tibetan monks used mediation malas (prayer beads) made out of amethyst, as it is considered a sacred stone. These days, it is more commonly known as the birthstone of February. Amethyst…

One of my true passions is learning about traditional remedies and natural alternatives that complement modern medicine and approaches. I love reading about ancient methods and discovering what past healers may have used. I have read about, studied, and tried crystal therapy, Reiki, herbalism, Traditional Chinese Medicine, homeopathy, medical qi-gong, and many more. My objective has always been to experience and maintain harmony, vitality, and optimum health. Gathering information about crystals has definitely been one of my favourites. Discovering their unique properties, as well as uncovering secrets about their healing and spiritual capabilities, is an ongoing pursuit. Since ancient times, crystals have been prized for their beauty, to symbolize power and for their healing capabilities. These days, it seems that more and more of humanity is rediscovering their special qualities to help restore…