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Heart Chakra Crystals - Healing Your Heart

Heart Chakra Crystals - Healing Your Heart

You are entirely made of energy.The Chakras (Chakra means “wheel” in Sanskrit) are the energy centers in your body. They can be described as wheels of colored light that spin, and keep our spiritual/mental/emotional bodies aligned harmoniously with our physical bodies. We have seven main chakras that regulate each of our organs, as well as our emotions and immune system. Each chakra has its own vibrational frequency, color, and governs specific functions in your life.About Your Heart ChakraAKA: The Fourth Chakra, Heart Center, or Anahata Chakra in Sanskrit. Location: Middle of the chest.Bodily Functions/Organs: Thymus gland, entire chest area, upper back and lungs, and of course the physical heart.Emotional/Mental/Spiritual: Self-love, spiritual love, unconditional love, romantic love, and love in general. It will allow you to live from your heart.It is the center of your being, connecting the higher chakras and the lower chakras Healing and balancing your heart chakra is important to balancing and healing your entire being. It acts as a bridge between your higher self and what makes you human.How to Use Crystals to Heal Your Heart ChakraPlace the stone over your Heart Chakra for 10 to 15 minutes while visualising an emerald green or pink light shining in the center of your chest. Visualize the green or pink light begin to spin at a steady pace, not too fast, and visualize the light of the crystal being absorbed into this swirling wheel of loving green or pink energy.Affirmations are helpful with tapping into the healing power of crystals, as they speak directly to your subconscious mind. You can use the following affirmations while meditating with your heart chakra crystal on your chest, or make up one that resonates with you personally.Examples of Heart Chakra Affirmations:“I love. I am love. I am loved.”“It is safe to love.”“I completely love and accept myself.”Once you’re done with this meditation, envision the swirling green or pink energy sinking down into your body. Be sure to drink plenty of water and get some fresh air afterwards, just to make sure that you’re properly grounded in your physical body. Place the heart chakra healing crystal close to your bed, or wherever you spend the most time.You can also wear your heart chakra healing crystal as a piece of jewelry, so you can benefit from its energy all day! Carrying the stone around all day in your pocket, your purse or in a small pouch will have the same effect.Heart Chakra Healing CrystalsHere are the best crystals for healing the heart chakra, and some info on why they’re so helpful.Pink stones and crystals like Rose Quartz, Rhodonite and Pink Rhodochrosite are crystals that bring calming, loving energies, which will help you find peace within yourself, and with others. It works to clear out toxic and harmful energies from the heart chakra, replacing them with positive and loving energy to facilitate emotional balance. Perfect for those with depression, insomnia, and many other afflictions of the emotions.Green stones and crystals like Green Jade, Emerald, Green Calcite, Green Tourmaline, Prehnite, Green Aventurine and others will help heal the physical afflictions caused by an imbalance of the heart chakra, as well as the emotional afflictions that come as a result.Here is more of a break-down of the green crystals, and what they’re good for specifically.Prehnite - This stone brings unconditional love and serenity. It teaches you how to live in harmony with nature and guides the way towards spiritual growth. Prehnite is a beneficial stone for energy workers, because it heals the healer.Green Jade - A symbol of purity and serenity, Jade gathers wisdom and tranquility. It aids in emotional release, harmonizing the heart in the process. It helps you recognize that you are a spiritual being on a human journey and to not lose sight of your path.Green Aventurine - A healer of the heart, Green Aventurine brings well-being and emotional calmness. It stimulates the heart’s new growth and brings forth peace, prosperity and abundance.Emerald - Emerald enhances unity, unconditional love, and partnership. Calms our emotions. Allows us to recover from negative emotions and replaces them with positive action. Emerald strengthens the ability to enjoy life to its fullest.Green Calcite - Encourages forgiveness of oneself and others, brings softness to the heart, stimulates compassion.You can use as many different heart chakra stones as you want, or just one, but the more time you spend with these heart chakra healers, the more open you will be to universal healing love.

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Creating a Sacred Space using Crystal Energy

Creating a Sacred Space using Crystal Energy

Do you have a Sacred Space? A sacred space will help you grow spiritually, mentally and emotionally, whether you’re affiliated with a religion or not. There are many benefits to having a designated spot in the physical world where you can decompress and reconnect with your higher self. It can be anywhere you feel safe and at peace, away from the bustle of the world.There are many benefits of having a sacred space in your home.It’s good for your mental health.It relieves stress.It brings balance into your life -- balance between the outside world, and your inner world.It can help you set intentions and bring your goals to fruition.Your sacred space should be a place that feels good as soon as you enter it -- full of good energy. It’s common practice to bring objects from nature, such as plants and crystals, into a sacred space indoors.Crystals in particular, are perfect for any kind of sacred space. They store energy and the energy of your intentions and diffuse any negative energy. They also hold timeless wisdom from the earth, and beyond.You have a wide variety of options when it comes to choosing crystals for your sacred space, depending on your needs and your intentions for personal growth.Cleanse the Space with Crystal EnergyWhen you’ve decided on the perfect spot in your home for your sacred space, you’ll need to get rid of all the clutter and dust. Your sacred space is no place for clutter. Just the sight of clutter and dust can create an atmosphere of unrest, as well as disrupt the natural flow of energy.Once you’ve cleansed the space physically, you will need to cleanse it energetically. There are a number of ways to do this, one very popular way is by burning sage and/or palo santo, and bathing the entire area with the smoke. You can also use the power of sound -- a bell, gong, wind chimes, or a Tibetan singing bowl to clear the surrounding area of discordant energy.As previously mentioned, some crystals also have the power to keep the surrounding area clear of negative energy. Selenite is a powerful energy-cleansing stone. It draws pure white light down from the astral plane and into the physical world. It will also help balance your third eye and crown chakras, so you can connect to your higher self.Black Tourmaline is almost like the dark twin of Selenite. Black Tourmaline is great for placing at the entrance of your sacred space, as it acts as a protective guardian against bad vibes. Placing a Black Tourmaline and a Selenite somewhere in your sacred space will keep the good energy flowing, as well as help establish a sense of balance.Represent Elemental Energy with Crystal EnergyIn many spiritual practices, the elements must be represented within your sacred space to help maintain a balance of these energies in your life. You can use crystals to represent these energies. Below is a list of these elements, their meanings, and some of the healing crystals that correspond with them.Fire Passion and creativity SouthRed Jasper, Carnelian, Fire Agate, Opal, Sunstone, Amber, Spinel, Golden Beryl.EarthStability and Material GoodsNorthAragonite, Smoky Quartz, Onyx, Picture Jasper, Moss Agate (or Tree Agate), Bruno Jasper, Malachite, Hematite.WaterEmotions/Spirituality and subconscious mindWestAzurite, Aquamarine, Celestite, Chrysocolla, Lapis lazuli, Pearl, Blue and Pink Tourmaline, Sodalite.AirCommunication/Knowledge and TravelEastYellow Jasper, Citrine, Blue Calcite, Tourmaline, Topaz, Gold Beryl, Chrysolite, Blue Chalcedony.SpiritLife Force/Akasha/Ether (unites the other 4)Clear Quartz, Danburite, Petalite, Spodumene, Amethyst, Apophyllite, Celestine, Herkimer Diamond. Place one or more of these elemental crystals on your altar or somewhere in your space, in the cardinal direction (North, South, East, West) they’re associated with. This will bring the positive energy of each element into your sacred space, and harmonize these different areas of your life.Your sacred space, first and foremost, should feel like a sanctuary in every sense of the word. It’s the place to go to honor yourself. Your spiritual growth revolves around self care, because you have to take care of yourself first to properly honor and care for others.

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Healing Crystals Based on Your Zodiac Sign

Healing Crystals Based on Your Zodiac Sign

Astrology and Healing Crystals go together beautifully. Refer to both your sun sign and moon signs to find the best crystals for you! AriesFiery and fierce, but you also tend to get too caught up in the race, and you need help to calm your mind and body, so you can find inner and outer balance. Red Jasper will both ground you and empower you, and Blue Lace Agate will help soothe your nervous system and help you find your inner calm, so you can continue chase your dreams with renewed energy. TaurusTaurus, you need stability because that is your essence, but sometimes you need a spark of motivation as well. The perfect stone for you is Tiger’s Eye, with its bands of earthy brown and shimmering gold. This will balance your easy-going nature with a drive of ambition to reach your goals, so you don’t become frustrated. GeminiThe playful and scattered air sign -- you’re a brilliant thinker and a whiz at anything you put your mind to. Use fluorite to help you focus and synergize yourself, which is what you need to bring your ideas and dreams to life in your own way. Pair it with a piece of hematite. Hematite will keep your feet firmly on the ground and harmonize your active mind and body. CancerCancer, your biggest strength and weakness is your need to help others. You can’t help everyone, so you need to establish loving boundaries in order to truly feel at peace. Blue Kyanite is the perfect healing crystal for you. Blue Kyanite creates a powerful protective barrier to negative energy and allows your energy to flow, so you feel both safe and free. LeoLeo, you are a storyteller with high energy and a flair for excitement. Sometimes your confidence can get out of balance, and you can blind yourself or get lead astray by your need for adventure and self-expression. Labradorite, known as the mystic’s stone, helps cut through illusions and keep you on the path to the truths you seek. VirgoVirgo, your biggest strength and what makes you special can also be your biggest problem. You care so much about all the little details, that you overload yourself sometimes. You know you’re thrown off balance when you feel too anxious or panicky. Allow the soothing and balancing Howlite to bring you back to your center. It will help you slow down and sort out your brilliantly active mind, and diffuse any frustration or any negative energy that is affecting you to the point of anxiety. LibraLibra, you’re always trying to find balance in every aspect of your life, because you understand deep down how important it is. You’re also a mentally active as well as very loving, and if you get too caught up in the affairs of others, you will easily lose your own inner balance. Sapphire is a stone of wisdom and mental clarity, and it has the power to clear out unwanted thoughts and energy. ScorpioFearless Scorpio is a deep diver of emotions, but you have a tendency to get bogged down in the dark depths. You can’t help the fact that you like to stare into the abyss, so a stone like Apache Tears or Snowflake Obsidian are perfect for you. These black stones with white specks work as protective guardians that release sadness, so that it can be transformed into peaceful happiness. SagittariusYou are a wild one, Sagittarius, and it’s almost as if the world doesn’t move fast enough for you. If you jump too quick into your next adventure, you can lose track of time and money, which is what gets you into trouble. Allow the different varieties of Jasper to keep you from feeling frustrated or stuck. It will empower your fiery, expansive energy, while also keeping you grounded to the earth, allowing you to find balance. CapricornCapricorn, you feel strongly connected to the earth, but your ambition is unmatched. You tend to overwork yourself to reach your goals, which is not healthy at all. As an earth sign, you are naturally grounded in the physical, logical world, so you need a crystal that will stabilize your spiritual and creative side as well. Celestite has the power to calm your mind and set it free. AquariusA humanitarian sign, Aquarius natives push themselves to the point of exhaustion for the benefit of the greater good. You often feel the need to sacrifice your own pleasure for the pursuit of your lofty ideals and big dreams. Use Rose Quartz to help you cultivate unconditional self-love, which will bring you back to caring for yourself, as well as for others. This will help you find your inner balance and truly empower you. PiscesYou have a tendency to get mixed up and scattered in the mundane affairs of daily life, because you feel most at home in the subconscious dream world. When you feel yourself being pulled too hard in either direction, meditate with or wear a piece of Aquamarine to both protect you from unnecessary negativity. It will help you keep swimming peacefully in your emotions, as well as in the everyday world.

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Crystal Healing for Busy People - 3 Simple Methods

Crystal Healing for Busy People - 3 Simple Methods

Life in the 21st Century is pretty hectic. We have all of these things that we have to do, all of these responsibilities. We have to make money and take care of ourselves and our families, socialize and still have time for ourselves. The world is literally right at our fingertips, and it’s always calling to us.How does one maintain a balance?Crystal healing can be done in many different ways, none of them have to be elaborate, and they can be used by the busiest of people. Here are 3 Simple methods for how busy people can use crystals to create peace, harmony, abundance and prosperity in their lives.One thing all healing crystals teach us, is how something beautiful can also have a very important function. Read on to learn about the 3 simple ways you can incorporate their healing powers into your life.Crystal ElixirCrystal water bottles are being sold with a beautiful quartz crystal, rose quartz, amethyst, or other type of healing crystal anchored to the bottom of the bottle. The idea is, to fill the bottle with water, and drink it to absorb the energy of the crystal through the water we drink.Water is effective at helping us to transfer the healing properties of the crystal into your body. The energy held in a crystal functions a lot like electricity, except on a much more subtle (and non-harmful!) frequency. Water is a conductor for that energy.You can get the same effect without purchasing a special bottle. Before you start putting crystals in your drinking water, however, you must make sure they won’t react negatively to water. Some minerals will leach chemicals into the water, or become damaged, and you don’t want that. Water Safe Crystals and Their Healing PropertiesRose Quartz - Unconditional love and beautyClear Quartz - Clarity and purificationAmethyst - Balance of the spirit body and the physical bodyObsidian - Personal powerPeridot - Mental and emotional balanceJasper - Physical healing/emotionally purifying and grounding3-Minute Intention Setting Ritual:Set your intention to connect your energies with the healing crystal you want to use. In your mind or out loud, tell the crystal what you need from it. Visualize the light from your own being melding with the light emanating from the crystal. Hold this visualization in your mind for 3 minutes, and then place the crystals in the water. For best results, Crystal AltarYou don’t have to lie down on the floor with crystals all around you, especially when you still have things to do. Instead, you can designate a special spot in your house as your crystal altar. Your crystal altar represents your desire to bring peace and harmony to your life, and within yourself.You can keep it super simple by placing a crystal in front of a picture of yourself, and state your intention in your mind, or out loud. For example, if you want to bring more love into your life (any kind of love/love in general), place a rose quartz in front of your photo. State your intention, and visualize love in the form of soft light infusing into your photo.Crystal TalismanHands down one of the easiest ways to tap into the healing energies of crystals, is to wear them. Crystals make for some beautiful pieces of jewelry -- no one will suspect that you’re using it for a special purpose unless you tell them.First, ask yourself what you would like to heal. One of the best crystals for anyone, including beginners, is amethyst because it can help with a variety of things, including addiction and finding peace within oneself. It’s also a very commonly used stone in jewelry, for its beautiful shades of violet and lavender.Once you’ve gotten the piece of jewelry you want to use as a talisman, do the 3-minute intention-setting ritual previously described. Put the piece of jewelry on, and trust that it will begin to work its magic on you.Crystal healing does take a little bit of time, but after a while, you will see how much has changed in your life, for the better. The crystals will work on all levels of your being to bring harmony, happiness and a sense of balance to your life.

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Crystal Feng Shui for Your Home/Office

Crystal Feng Shui for Your Home/Office

Feng Shui has been around for over 6,000 years, and we’re still using it today to improve the quality of our lives. “Feng Shui” literally translates to “Wind/Water”.  It represents the natural energy that we can’t see -- the life giving energy of nature. They knew that this energy was the source of abundance and prosperity on earth.  The whole idea of Feng Shui, is to use specific shapes, colors and symbolism, to hold the appropriate energies in their corresponding areas of your home or office. Healing crystals hold stores of natural energy, and also allow it to flow smoothly. Harness the power of Feng Shui by using the bagua map. It’s easy to use, and you can apply it to your home, office, an entire floor of a building, or even just your desk! Refer to the bagua map below.   North / Front This part of your Feng Shui map is either The North bagua, or wherever your main entrance is of your home or office. This bagua aligns with the element of water, and the Career sector of your life, and it symbolizes the flow of good energy into your home. Since this sector is where the energy makes its entrance, you will need to keep it well protected. Best Crystals: Black Tourmaline, Onyx, Obsidian, Hematite, Shungite, Tiger Eye and Smokey Quartz.   Northwest / Lower Right This is the sector where helpful luck comes into your home, and symbolizes lucky opportunities and blessings from others. This corner aligns with the Chinese element of Metal. This is the perfect spot to place a metal dish to collect coins, since it is also about showing gratitude and giving thanks for what you have. Since Metal rules this sector, a few metallic-colored gemstones are ideal here: Goldstone, Hematite and Pyrite. Pyrite grows in cube-shaped clusters, which makes this gemstone a perfect fit for this corner of the bagua map.   Northeast / Lower Left This is the bagua map section that represents the Knowledge and Studying part of life. If you’re in school, working on learning new skills, or if you just enjoy learning and studying, you’ll want to amp up the energy in this section. Place a clear or blue crystal ball here to get the most from this section. Also, crystals like Blue Calcite, Blue Apatite and Blue Lace Agate, with Fluorite to help keep a clear mind.   Southwest / Upper Left This sector of your life aligns with your relationship and love life. This is the corner or section you should enhance if you’re actively searching for your soulmate. Earth energy rules this area, and the color red works perfectly here to spice things up. You also don’t it to be too fiery in your bedroom, because you also need to be able to get some rest. This is why Rose Quartz is the perfect Feng Shui healing crystal for this spot.   West / Middle Right The West end, or the rooms of children in the house is where this type of energy flows. The energy here represents creativity and play in your life, as well as your own children. You will want to keep this creative, playful energy free of stagnation and pure, especially if you’re trying to conceive a child. The element here, is Metal. The best crystals to keep this area of your home clear: Selenite, Moonstone and Opalite.   South / Upper Middle At the back of the bagua map in the center, or the South sector, is the Fame sector of the bagua map. This is where the energy will be affecting your real life clout, or your follower count on social media. This is also the home of the element of Fire. Trying to shine more and be seen? Make this area of your home a focal point. Add some sparkle and flare to the Southern bagua with crystals like Sunstone, Tigers Eye and Citrine. These crystals carry bright, sunny energy that will amplify your intentions and your visibility.   Southeast / Upper Left In the upper left corner of your bagua, or in the upper left section of your home lies the Wealth bagua. Your personal finances and bank account, and all other manner of material investments are energized here. This sector’s element is the Chinese element of Wood. Spruce up this spot if you are trying to make long term investments, or if you just need more value and abundance in general. Choose from these crystals for your abundance bagua: Green Moss Agate, Pyrite, Citrine, Green Jade, Green Aventurine.   East / Middle Left The East or middle left side is the family sector of your home or office. This bagua is ruled by the element of Wood and the color green. This is the section where you would honor your favorite relatives, and bring prosperity and happiness to your family in general. Choose from these crystals to bring harmony to your family bagua: Celestite, Clear Quartz, Fluorite or Rose Quartz.   Healing Crystals Healing crystals bring natural energy into your home and office, which is healing, cleansing and energizing. Using crystals in the home helps to bring harmony and balance, and Feng Shui helps it all flow smoothly.

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Healing Crystals That Help Treat Anxiety

Healing Crystals That Help Treat Anxiety

In this post, you will learn which healing crystals are most effective when dealing with stress and anxiety.If you think you may have an anxiety disorder, contact your physician. Crystals are a great supplemental treatment, but if you suffer from a chemical imbalance, you’ll need to consult with your doctor.That being said, if you’re looking for an effective supplemental treatment for anxiety, crystal healing is a great choice. It has the potential to gently get you started down the path of healing, and assist you in finding the ways you need to heal yourself on all levels.You don’t need to go out and get all of these anxiety reducing crystals, however, there are those that may work for you better than others will, based on their unique energies and abilities.Loving, Calm CrystalsYou just need more love. Not necessarily romantic love, but other kinds as well, like the pure unconditional love of a parent to their child, or from friend to friend. Love is the most natural healer, and preventive of anxiety. The following stones will help you draw more and more loving energy into your life, and leaving less and less room for anxiety.Rose Quartz’s essence is that of pure, unconditional love. It’s soft pink color makes it the best heart chakra healing, as well as its high energy frequency. The fact that it’s part of the crystal family, makes it one of the most effective stones for easing away stress and anxiety. Malachite and Green Jade are also loving stones that balance the heart chakra.Peaceful, Focused CrystalsSometimes when you’re feeling stressed and overly-worried about something, all you might need is a little dose of serenity. We can’t always retreat to our sanctuaries when stress and worry creep up on us, but you can carry a little piece of it with you! The following crystals are little “taking a chill pill”.Sodalite is a stone of calm, but it’s also great for those who need more mental focus -- making it perfect for students. Angelite and Blue Lace Agate are both stones of peace and tranquility. Angelite can also have the potential to help you tap into divine guidance, if that’s what you want.Soothing Crystals for InsomniaDo you stay awake half the night, thinking about the day ahead, worrying about what will happen the next day, or remembering horrible things that have happened to you in the past? We’ve all been there. Luckily, there are a few wonderful healing crystals that are perfect for combating anxiety or worries when you should be enjoying a peaceful slumber.Amethyst, a member of the quartz family, can draw out toxic energies from your aura. The violet color eases you into a deep and peaceful sleep. It’s been known to help protect you while you sleep and not allowing worry to sink in.Lepidolite and Lithium Quartz will specifically work to calm your mind and give you a sense of security. It has a stable energy that will ease you into a peaceful dream state.Stones that Protect from Bad VibesAnd last but not least, stress and anxiety can also be a result of negative vibes in your environment. These bad vibes might be coming from other people, from the earth (toxic earth energies), or from electronics and appliances that emit EMFs. The possible dangers of Electromagnetic Fields have recently been brought to light as a possible cause of anxiety.The National Institute of Environmental Health Studies has actively been studying the effects of EMFs on animals. Some recent studies have hinted to a possible link between EMF field strength and an increased risk for illness, however, more research is needed to prove anything.Black Tourmaline is the most commonly used stone in combating anxiety, stress and general negativity. It acts as a barrier against maligned energy or toxic vibes, but it will also keep you grounded and clear out any existing bad vibes.Shungite is only mined in Russia, near the town of Shung. It should normally only be used in small doses, and should even have a warning label attached, due to its strength. Shungite has the superpower of absorbing negative energy and drawing any toxic energy out of your auric body. (This can bring any long-forgotten or subconscious trauma up to the surface, where you will be forced to confront it. It’s recommended that you take some rose quartz and amethyst along for the ride.)The healing process for crystals is slow and steady, and you won’t even notice it working at first, until you look back and see how far you’ve come.

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The Top 10 Healing Crystals (That Healers Swear By)

The Top 10 Healing Crystals (That Healers Swear By)

There are so many beautiful crystals out there, but which one/s should you be getting? Which ones are going to help you the most? Many people shopping for healing crystals have a lot of questions, including which ones will give you the most “bang for your buck”.

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Can you See The Face?

Can you See The Face?

Do You See The Face In The Rock Face? ;) It is quite interesting how different images can appear in different rock formations. In this formation for me I can see 2 different faces. I often wonder if it is just, the composition of the rock in the mountain and random chance that water, wind and seismic forces just "happen" to bring out what appears to be faces, animals etc in natural rock. I know for a certainty that these forces are the tools used to create these formations I see as faces. Could another more subtle tool be at work as well? ie electromagnetism, Life force energy, spirits or even a parallel universe? When I think about it what first comes to my mind is I sense that there could be a whole other world that is in parallel to ours.  And Because of its structure it has a subtle but very tangible effect on the "way" natures forces erodes a cliff side and why one rock breaks off and another stays stuck to the hill mountain or cliff. Even though they both had the same opportunity to break and fall. Either way if seen as purely random chance or a work of art, made by influences outside our scope of understanding, natures geological formations and all it has to offer never ceases to amaze and evoke a sense of mystery in me, about the multi layered and diversely faceted Universe we exist in.  Please feel free to let me know what you see if anything in this picture. I welcome all opinions and ideas as long as they are diplomatically stated.

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Happy Summer Solstice Crystal Lovers!

Happy Summer Solstice Crystal Lovers!

Happy Summer Solstice Crystal Lovers! It's 2 days before the official start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere today, which is associated with excitement, joy, and passion. There is an abundance of energy everywhere, one of them being in the form of certain crystals. If your wishing to connect to the energies of summer through stones, the following top 5 are our favorites. 1.GOLDEN CALCITE- Bright & Vibrant like the sun, this stone is a powerful Solar plexus balancer. Perfect for manifestation of your dreams & desires.  2. CITRINE- Carrying the power of the sun, it brings warmth, joy, and happiness into one’s life. 3. SUNSTONE- As the name indicates, Sunstone is connected to the sun. Ancients believed it was part of the sun and fell to earth during a full solar eclipse. 4.TIGER EYE-It's combination of earth and sun energy & is a stone of balance. It grounds solar energies, connecting to our lower chakras and bringing vital energy and motivation to the self.  5.CARNELIAN- Ancient Egyptians called it ‘the setting sun’. Connecting to our Sacral Chakra, it controls the flow of life force energy through our bodies, increasing energy, motivation, and passion.

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