Credit Crunch Citrine

Credit crunch, recession, call it what you like I’ve had some hard times financially of late and I’m far from out the other side of my problems! So I am going to be using a lot more of one of my favourite money crystals, citrine. Just the name makes me feel more vibrant and go-getting but it’s also a very giving gemstone and associated with abundance. Just what I need!

I like to combine using crystals with feng shui for a little extra oomph to the energies. The money corner of your home is the left hand corner right at the back of your house as you stand facing your front door. I like to place the largest piece of citrine that I have here. I have read that in feng shui, crystals are seen as a symbol of luxury and that would be most welcome :) In fact, I have seen amethyst also associated with wealth once placed in the money corner so you could try this too. I stick to citrine here because, and you may think I’m mad for this, the stones somehow remind me of those lovely koi carp you see, in the orange and white colours. I see them symbolised in feng shui and feel I am bringing in those energies with my citrine.

The other place I like to use my citrine for bringing money to me is by my purse. On an evening when I don’t need it - and there had better be more of these from now on - I place my purse on the table and surround it with some citrine tumblestones. I see the energies being two way here. Firstly it draws money to me, but secondly provides me with more will power to stop me spending unless absolutely necessary.

Blue Tiger's Eye for a Quick Temper!

Blue Tiger’s Eye is my favourite crystal for those times when I’m feeling a bit snappy - and unfortunately there’s been a few of those moments lately! This is very often used for times of depression also, so it is a very balancing stone, bringing you back to an even mood.

I like to keep this stone with me over a period of days so that I can feel the energies surround me and become part of me. I do this until I feel secure enough to leave it behind or start working with another crystal. I find that I can handle the stress much better and become more reasonable again. So blue tiger’s eye is not only a friend to me but to those close to me as well!

Crystal Gifts

When it comes to giving gifts to someone you truly care for or want to send a loving message to the personal touch always wins the day. It doesn’t matter how expensive or large the other presents may be, it will be that special thought that makes them pause and take in the sentiments.

And it’s not just because I love crystals that I tend to give them as gifts, it’s because you can say so much with them. An obvious example would be to give someone rose quartz to show that they are always in your heart. But you can also seek out other qualities to show how much you acknowledge the person that they are or what they have been going through. You can give them tiger’s eye if they have been feeling vulnerable and tell them that you are giving them the gift of spiritual protection. To help them with stress, a fluorite angel can watch over them for you.

There is always a gemstone to reflect their needs and rarely a person who wouldn’t love to receive such a precious and kind gesture.

Snow and Snow Quartz

Here in the UK, we've had a lot of snow! I know we're not the only ones but we have kind of enjoyed making a fuss about it I fear :) I had my own drama as I fell over on the ice and hurt my back but was, in the circumstances, extremely lucky. I've been a little wary since though, and this is where my snow quartz has come in.

Despite the disruption and chaos it can cause I actually LOVE the snow! I love the look at feel of it and the fact that it can really bring out the best in people. They seem to smile more and adopt a more playful manner. So after my fall, I was a bit saddened to lose some of that joy I usually feel and decided to carry some snow quartz with me every time I went out. By now we only have ice and frost left and I'm still carrying it around!

It has really given me my confidence back and allowed me to overcome my fears. It proves to me that you do not have to let fears change you. I know this is only in a small way but never the less, I feel empowered when a week ago I felt weak. So whatever it is that is worrying you, tackle it :)

Chris xx

Cleansing Crystals Using the Moon

We have recently had a full moon and I wanted to write about this then but just didn’t have the time! However, I can recommend using the moon as a way to cleanse your crystals at any time of the cycle as it brings a lovely, natural feel to the process. Obviously it is best to pick a night when it is not raining or cloudy but all you need do is simply place your crystals where they will receive a few hours of moonlight - simple as!

The main purpose of this is to reset the energies to a point where you have removed all of the build up within the crystals to make them ready for you to use again for different needs. It will also remove the negative energies. But I can’t help but feel my crystals take on a special energy when I’ve managed to cleanse them in this way. I start to feel particularly drawn towards them. I’ve yet to find myself growing hairy hands and howling at them, by hey, anything’s possible!