Used for healing and well-being, to recharge and rejuvenate, to cleanse, for attraction or just when you need help reaching the level, or frequency, you want to vibrate in, Crystals & Gemstones are blessed and attuned to the Higher frequencies of Light and Nature, charged with the natural powers of the elements. The ancients considered them a gift of God.
Their resonance or vibratory properties are much higher, and therefore purer than that of a human, allowing the interchange of relationship between us and them to be as exquisite as it is. Crystals help us heal and learn.

Each crystal and gemstone contains a unique set of properties that, when tapped onto, they can be very useful. Explore each one with an open heart and mind and bring them into your daily life.

~ Amber:

Brings wisdom, balance, patience and promotes altruism. A healing crystal which draws disease from the body, aids tissue revitalization, and heals the nervous system. Eases stress, neutralizes negative energy, cleanses environment, body, mind and spirit.

~ Amethyst:

A powerful healer, protector, and enhancer of psychic abilities and spiritual awareness. Clears aura, transmutes negative energy, calms mind, enhances meditation and visualization. Disperses psychic attack, ameliorates anger, rage, fear and resentment. Connects cause and effect, promotes selflessness, relieves physical and emotional pain. Boosts hormones, strengthens and cleanses organs and circulatory system. Aids insomnia.

~ Angelite:

Aids angelic contact. Transmutes pain and disorder into wholeness and healing.

~ Aventurine:

Enhances creativity, brings prosperity. Absorbs electromagnetic stress. Balances female-male energy. Promotes growth from birth to seven years. Balances blood pressure. Aids seeing alternatives, possibilities.

~ Bloodstone:

An energy cleanser, immune stimulator to acute infections. Purifies blood, detoxifies liver, kidneys and spleen. Benefits blood-rich organs, regulates bloodflow. Gives courage. Aids recognition that chaos precedes transformation.

~ Blue Lace Agate:

Calms, cool, lifts thoughts, takes spiritual inspiration to high vibration. Treats arthritis, bone deformity, strengthens skeletal system, heals fractures. Aids blockages of nervous system, capillaries, pancreas.

~ Calcite:

Energy amplifier. Facilitates psychic abilities, channeling, astral projection, higher consciousness. Connects intellect-emotions. Alleviates emotional stress, brings serenity. Memory aid, stimulates insight. Cleanses organs, bones, strengthens skeleton and joints.

~ Carnelian:

Grounds and anchors into present surroundings. Removes fear of death, brings acceptance of cycle of life. Improves analytic abilities, clarifies perception, motivates success in business, aids positive life choices, dispels apathy. Clears extraneous thoughts in meditation, heals etheric body, protects against rage and resentment. Capacity to cleanse other crystals. Heals rheumatism, arthritis and depression. Good for dramatic pursuits.

~ Citrine:

For prosperity, attracts wealth, success. Brings happiness and generosity. Energizes, invigorates, increases motivation/physical energy, activates creativity. Dissipates negative energy, promotes inner calm. alleviates depression and fear. Balances yin-yang. Cleanses aura, aligns etheric body with physical. Treats digestive problems, thyroid imbalance and circulation of blood.

~ Hematite:

Grounds, protects and balances, boosts self-esteem and survival ability. Aids concentration, focus, will power, reliabilty and confidence. Enhances memory and original thought. Removes self-limitations. Dissolves negativity. Benefits legal situations. Supports timid women. Strongly affects blood, aids anemia, supports kydneys and cleanses blood. Treats leg crapms, nervous disorders, insomnia. Aids spinal alignment and heals fractures.

- Jade: Symbol of purity and serenity. Increases love. Releases negative thoughts, soothes the mind. Protects and brings harmony. Known as the “dream-stone”, aids emotional release. Removes toxins, rebinds cellular and skeletal systems, heals stitches.

- Lapiz Lazuli: Protects, enlightens, enhances dream work and psychic abilities. Quickly releases stress, brings deep peace. Powerful thought amplifier. Stimulates higher faculties of mind, promotes objectivity, clarity. Promotes creativity, attunement to source. Contacts spirit guardians. Harmonizes physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels. Alleviates pain, migraine. Helps overcome depression. Benefits respiratory sytem, throat. Cleanses organs, bone marrow, thymus and immune system. Overcomes hearing loss. Purifies blood, boosts immune system. Alleviates insomnia and vertigo.

- Malachite: Brings transformation; draws out deep feelings; breaks unwanted ties, outworn patterns. Clears and activates chakras; clarifies emotions; releases negative experiences. Combined with Azurite aids visualization and psychic vision. Gives respinsibility for one’s actions, thoughts and feelings. Absorbs plutonium pollution, guards against radiation. Treats asthma, arthritis, fractures, swollen joints, growths and tumors. Aligns DNA and cellular structure; enhances immune system.

- Moonstone: “New beginnings”, strongly connected to the Moon. Soothes emotionality, and overreactions. Reflective; makes the unconscious conscious. Aids intuition, empathy and psychic abilities. Powerfully affects female reproductive cycle, balances fluids and attunes to biorythmic clock. Aids digestive system, assimilates nutrients, eliminates toxins; alleviates degenerative conditions of skin, hair, eyes, flesh organs and PMS symptoms. Aids conception, pregnancy and childbirth.

- Peridot: Cleanses sublt and physical bodies, and mind. Releases negative patterns, vibrations; promotes clarity and well-being. Releases, neutralizes toxins on all levels. Visionary, understands destiny, purpose, helpful to healers. Regulates cycles of life. Alleviates jealousy, anger; reduces stress; motivates growth, necessary change. Heart, lungs, spleen, intestinal tract, ulcers; strengthens eyes. Aids birth and contractions.

- Jasper: “Supreme nurterer”. Brings tranquility, wholeness, protection; grounds. Aids quick thinking, organizational abilities and seeing projects through. Facilitates shamanic journeys, and dream recall. Prolongs sexual pleasure. Brown: Encourages environmental awareness, facilitates deep meditation, regression, and centering. Gives night vision and aids in astral travel. Red: Grounds energy, rectifies unjust situations. Aids dream recall. Health aid, strengthens circulatory system. Placed at base chakra aids rebirthing. Yellow: Protects during spiritual work and physical travel. Channels positive energy, energizes endocrine system. Green: Heals, releases disease, obsession, skin disorders; dispels bloating. Blue: Connects to spiritual world. Balances yin-yang energy and stabilizes aura. Sustains energy during a fast, heals degenerative diseases. Balances mineral deficiency. Purple: Clears mind of physical limitations. Aids is union with Divine Source. Eliminates contradictions.

- Snowflake Obsedian

- Sodalite

- Tiger’s Eye

- Turquoise

- Quartz Crystal, Clear

- Qtz Crystal, Rose

- Qtz Crystal, Smokey

It’s over! All the miscommunications, technological mishaps, delays, lost emails and missed appointments of the last few days come to an end on December 14 as Mercury finally goes direct again!

Mercury is currently in Sagittarius and will remain there for the rest of its unusually lengthy nine-week stay. While it was retrograde, Mercury probably sent you back to the drawing board many times, forcing you to rethink certain plans you may have had. But now, not only will all these problems subside, but you’ll have courageous Sagittarian enthusiasm to give you an added boost. In fact, the bigger your idea, the more likely it is you’ll succeed with it!

With the chattiest planet sitting in the most philosophical sign, you can bet there will be many discussions in your immediate future. Everyone will be bouncing ideas off each other, and you may be surprised at who your next sounding board turns out to be! The only thing to watch out for as you become more and more sure you’re right is a tendency to become argumentative.

As long as you keep that one pitfall in mind, though, you’ll find that the rest of Mercury’s stay in Sagittarius will be full of confidence-building fun. Enjoy!

The planet of communication, Mercury, and the sign of learning and growth, Sagittarius, are both major players in the career world — and given their current mingling, now is a terrific time to reconsider your career direction. by Astrology.com

“As the red carpet of holiday energies ushers us toward the Winter Solstice, the advent of 2012 gives us yet another reason to celebrate. The joys of the season remind us that that the spark that ignites on December 22nd will seed the matrix with the blueprint for the coming year. All of us understand that we are privileged to be the ones who get to bear witness to the Great Shift of the Ages. No matter how we choose to frame our 2012 pictures, and whether or not we ascribe to the idea that it is a moment of unprecedented change, most of us have come to the realization that what happens next is living inside the visions that manifest every time we remember what we’re here for. It is in our hearts that we connect with the things that will help us change the world. On the night of the Solstice, the light of the world returns – and in the center of that moment Spirit works through us to recreate itself. At this most magical time of the year, imagine what could happen if our hearts opened wide enough to allow all of our highest visions to etch new patterns of Unity and Love into the blueprint for 2012.
With this in mind, all of the articles and media presentations in our Winter Solstice edition are here to touch you with thoughts and feelings that will stir your soul to remember its purpose and keep you tuned to things that will help you make a difference in the world. This is our gift to all of you. We wish you Happy Holidays and much Joy! May the blessings of the season continue to light up the matrix with the dreams that your hearts bring to life on December twenty-second.”
courtesy of www.spiritofmaat.com

What are your plans for these times of new beginnings? what’s on your agenda? How do you see/feel the changing times are affecting you? physically, mentally, emotionally and even spiritually …

The month kicks off with Venus sending an alluring wink to Pluto on December 1. Venus is in Capricorn now, a sign that prefers to be cool and sophisticated; still, Pluto has a way of bringing out Capricorn’s seductive, indulgent side. Just keep an eye out for manipulation, power plays and jealousy, which are all among Pluto’s favorite pastimes. If you can ward off these obstacles, you’ll enjoy a fabulous day!

The cosmic fires then change course — but continue burning — on December 2, as the Sagittarius Sun squares off with Mars in Virgo; since few people will see eye-to-eye on this day, quarrels will likely become common. The situation will be exacerbated on December 4, however, when Mercury forms a square with Mars. Even if you’re usually more reserved about vocalizing your opinions, you’ll be more than ready to stand up for your beliefs now.

On December 5, this incendiary week takes another twist as Venus moves in for a pleasant tryst with Mars. Venus brings balance and harmony as it helps ease any tensions left over from the previous few days. You’ll sense a sparkle in the air as passionate enthusiasm boosts all your relationships!

Activity and animation will be in full swing on December 1, as Venus in Capricorn cozies up to Pluto. Your day will be sexy and seductive, but jealousy may abound. On the following day, December 2, the Sagittarius Sun will clash with Mars in Virgo. Watch out for sharp words, biting truths and people — maybe even yourself — who think they know best. Fortunately, once the dust settles, most of these tensions should clear away.

Count on experiencing lots of passion and enthusiasm on December 5, when Venus and Mars get together! Later in the week, on December 10, a scattered and impractical lunar eclipse between the Sagittarius Sun and Gemini Moon occurs. Fortunately that same day, Uranus turns direct in Aries, a transit that will drive you to move ahead with innovative plans.

On December 14, Mercury turns direct in Sagittarius, giving you the green light to tackle ambitious projects. Things may become a bit downcast on December 18 as Venus squares Saturn, but the Sun sending a friendly nod to both Saturn and Neptune on December 19 and 20 will return your idealism and realism to better balance. Also on December 20, sociable Venus moves into friendly Aquarius, at which point you’ll move into full party mode by spreading social favors to everyone you meet!

The Sun moves out of Sagittarius and into Capricorn on December 22, immediately meeting Jupiter to bring you luck and success! Just as quickly, though, the Sun forms a challenging aspect with Uranus. Whether this latter transit is disruptive or enlightening will be entirely up to you.

Finally, the month ends just as tumultuously as it began. First, good luck reigns on December 25 as Jupiter moves into indulgent Taurus. The last transit of the year, however, bring challenges as the Moon conjuncts Pluto. Tensions will rise at this time, but with a bit of perseverance, you’ll have as much fun as ever ringing in the New Year! by Astrology.com

Throughout much of November, the planets will make their moves against the backdrop of the Scorpio Sun. This can be an intense, secretive and deeply transformative time, but don’t worry — there’ll be some fun mixed in, too!

In fact, your mood will get a boost almost immediately on November 2, when both Venus and Mercury frolic into enthusiastic Sagittarius. With Venus involved, you’ll want to broaden your social horizons, add more culture to your life and perhaps even throw an exotically themed party! Mercury will help you express yourself, making it the perfect time to promote a cause or help others understand your point of view. Just remember to remain tactful!

On November 7, fiery and action-oriented Mars opposes dreamy Neptune. This transit could potentially sap your energy while giving you a sense of panic, or even failure. But if you can find balance, these two planets will supply you with the motivation to make your visions and ideals a reality!

November 11 sees Mars move out of Leo and into Virgo, where it will remain until July. Productivity will abound, but you’ll still want to watch for tiffs here and there, as everyone will be convinced their way is the right one. Then, five days later on November 16, Mars forms a happy connection with Jupiter, helping you charge ahead with new projects!

The Sun in Scorpio rears its head one last time on November 20, when it squares off with Neptune; on this day, you’ll feel another drain of energy that will tempt you to just drift along. But then, on November 22, the Sun bounces off into adventurous Sagittarius, just in time to provide opportunities galore before meeting Uranus on November 23.

All this activity leads up to the final act of the month on November 25: an eye-opening, horizon-broadening solar eclipse. Get out and try something new, come up with fresh ideas, or travel someplace you’ve never been!

The end of the month is an excellent time to open yourself to new experiences … but that doesn’t mean you have to wait. Each of the transits listed above — as well as numerous others — give you a chance to take your life in a whole new direction! by Astrology.com

The Taurus Full Moon features the Moon in her glory, where she unfolds like a pure, luminous rose of light in the night sky. a coven gathering is a setting where members can share their unfolding destiny amid mutual support. The spiritual benefits of the group should trickle down into the lives of its members.
After selecting sacred arts of specific goals, it takes hard work and endurance to reach the blooming stage. Roses are hardy plants with amazingly deep roots, thick stalks, and sharp thorns. This sheer toughness supports the beauty of the bloom. But even a rose bush needs food, water, medical aid and pruning. So it is with people; and magical folk should know when they need nourishment or aid.
A few days before the Full Moon, the solitary practitioner should obtain a single red rose and place it on the altar. Bathe in rose water, burn rose incense, and sprinkle dried rose petals when casting the circle. Meditate on ways life is unfolding and opening like the rose on the altar.
Coven members can discuss ways the group has helped them bloom, including exceptional rituals that led to personal breakthroughs.

The people who make it their business to inform us about the future have billed September 2011 as a month full of cataclysm and upheaval. With major Earth changes already altering the fabric of our lives, even the most skeptical among us has to wonder if the prophets might be right when they say: “This isn’t going to let up. We haven’t seen anything yet”. In the midst of predictions that raise all of life’s more ultimate questions, how do we respond to the one that asks us; “What do we need to be doing at a time like this?” If some of us have chosen to keep living our lives as if everything will keep right on going, there are others who are ready to leave it all behind and head for higher ground. For every person who decides to “Get right with God” or hunker down in an “Off the Grid” bunker, there are just as many who aren’t the least bit concerned about how all of this plays out. As we approach the Fall Equinox, no one knows for sure what the future holds – but no matter
how we choose to approach it, we are united by the fact that we are all in this together.

source: The Spirit of Ma’at, Drunvlo Melchiezideck

Pancakes made with celery may sound strange, but wait until you taste them! They will purify your blood and strengthen your central nervous system.

1/2 tsp. caraway seeds
1/2 tsp. oregano seeds
1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. celery seeds
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 cup garbanzo flour
1/2 tsp. salt
ghee

Mix ingredients in a bowl. adding water to form a smooth pancake batter. Fry in ghee like a pancake. Serve with yogurt or sourcream.

Makes 8-10 pancakes

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