A pendulum gives you a physical representation of your natural inner knowing. It consists of a piece of metal, wood, or crystal hanging on a chain or string. A crystal pendulum requires less effort to work with when you start, as crystals magnify energy, which makes tuning into them simpler and their answers more obvious. When you choose your pendulum, don’t think about it too much–simply stand in front of a selection and pick the first one you notice. As with choosing crystals, you need to trust your instincts.
Tag: Jewelry
Crystal of the Day for Sept. 15th is Tourmaline
Tourmaline
Causes the wearer to be more flexible, more understanding and more objective in purpose and reason. Calming. Each person has a different response to this stone. Causes a reaction in the intestinal tract. Black and Crystal-removes negativity and cleanses. Some say it should not be worn as jewelry. Electric and magnetic properties.
Charm for Courage
Charm for Courage
Items needed:
Jewelry item
Musk or cedar oil
Obtain a piece of jewelry. Any sort will do as long as it is something that you like enough to wear frequently. Rub a bit of oil into the piece and chant:
I imbue you with courage, and bravery,
and nerve,
I empower you with self-confidence,
so you may serve
My needs when anxieties attempt to emerge
Eradicate them; let new confidence surge.
Wear the jewelry as needed.
Selecting Crystals
There are three simple ways to select the crystals you need, whether for yourself or for others.
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Look them up in a book. Decide why you need a crystal and search for the appropriate ones to help the condition or symptoms.
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Follow your intuition. Feeling drawn in any way to a crystal suggests that you need it. It will stand out from the crowd, possibly sparkle and shine, and virtually shout at you, wave, jump up and down, or leap off the shelf. Of course, it may just be interesting or look pretty. However you are drawn to them, theses crystals will help you, sometimes in unexpected or amazing ways. If you are selecting crystals for other people, perhaps as a gift, then keep that person in your mind when choosing. Sometimes it’s helpful to look at a photo of the person, have a personal object that belongs to them, or even just write their name on a piece of paper.
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Employ a pendulum and dowse for the crystals you need.
If you are selecting crystals intuitively or with a pendulum you can always look up their healing properties in a book. Conversely if you have chosen crystals from a book, you can decide how best to apply them with the aid of a pendulum. The most important thing when choosing a crystal is to trust yourself.
BLACK OPAL CHARM
BLACK OPAL CHARM
Ingredients
The black opal is widely known as the “Witches Stone” and is prized for its magick enhancing properties. To increase your magickal power, charge the stone with the following chant and place it on your altar.
“Opal black, of burning fire
Add the power that’s required
To make my magick hit its mark,
By light of day, or night so dark.”
Gemstone of the Day for July 24 is Bloodstone
Gemstone of the Day
Bloodstone
This traditional names of the quartz family can be a little misleading making the varieties seem more different from each other than they actually are. Bloodstone is essentially green jasper that has the addition of red brown or yellow markings created by iron oxides. However, this tiny variation brings quite a range of healing qualities, as well as making the best specimens – with distinct blood-red markings against a deep green base a sought-after carving material.
Identification and care
- Good-quality bloodstone is used in the jewelry trade to lesser grades with smaller areas of colors are easier to find.
Magick
- Offers protection from loss of life-energy
- Helps to increase our worldly influence and prestige
- Is traditionally linked with healing wounds and stopping blood-loss-a warrior’s stone. under the influence of the planet Mars
Magickal Goody For June 15th: Medieval Rosary Beads
Medieval Rosary Beads
4 cups rose petals
4 cups distilled water
1 teaspoon sandalwood oil
1 teaspoon rose oil
Finely chop rose petals into an iron pot, adding enough distilled water to cover the petals. Heat, uncovered, for 1 hour without boiling the petals. Cover and leave overnight to set. Repeat the process for 4 more days. Then begin to roll the petals into beads, rubbing your hands with 1 drop each of sandalwood and rose oil first, repeating every 5 beads. Press out any liquid as you roll the beads. Thread with a large needle and thick (or plastic) thread. Allow to dry. Makes 60 beads. Separate every 10 beads with a space and 1 isolated bead.
*Personal note* Rosary Beads are not just for Christians anymore. Their popularity in the Pagan culture is growing and being used. Whether you plan on using a Rosary or not, this would be a beautiful collector’s item. One more thing at the end of the Rosary beads where normally a Cross would go, use a Pentacle (that’s what I did). I kept trying to win a Pagan Rosary on Ebay with no luck. So I made this set. I got some Rose essential oil and sprinkled it on the Rosary and then attached a beautiful Pentacle to it. I believe any Pagan would be proud to own it.
Today is Monday, April 11th
Monday is ruled by the moon
Archangel: Gabriel
Candle colour: Silver
Incenses: Jasmine or Myrrh
Crystals: Moonstone or Opal
Use Mondays for spells for fertility, protection especially while traveling for home, and family and to increase psychic and healing powers.
Where possible, work close to any water and, as a bonus, by moonlight.
WOTC’s Spell of the Day for 3/26 – Lucky Charm Bracelet Spell
Lucky Charm Bracelet Spell
Charm bracelets go in and out of fashion but their roots derive from magickal use, manipulating the secret powers of objects. Lucky charms may be understood as a form of amulet, talisman, or ex-voto.
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Choose a charm that represents your goal.
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At the New Moon place the charm beside a small pink candle.
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Charge the candle with your desire, carve and dress if you like and burn it.
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When the candle burns out, attach the charm to a bracelet.
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Wear it or reserve in a safe place, whatever suits your magick.
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When the goal is achieved, set another goal.
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Choose another charm and begin again. (Should you reconsider and change your mind regarding any goal, merely remove that charm and begin again at the next New Moon.)
Gemstone of the Day for 3/26 is Aquamarine
Gemstone of the Day
Aquamarine – a symbol of beauty, honesty, and loyalty.
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Stone’s names:–>Color: Aquamarines are found in a range of blue shades, from the palest pastel to greenish-blue to a deep blue. While the choice of color is largely a matter of taste, the deeper blue gems are more rare. Aquamarine is a pastel gemstone, and while color can be quite intense in larger gemstones, the smaller Aquamarines are often less vivid.
Description: Be3Al3(SiO3)6 Aquamarine is pale greenish blue or bluish green variety of beryl. Beryl is a mineral composed of beryllium aluminum silicate, a commercial source of beryllium. It has long been of interest because several varieties are valued as gemstones. These are aquamarine, emerald and heliodor. Aquamarine is the most common variety of gem beryl, it occurs in pegmatite, in which it forms much larger and clearer crystals than emerald.
The name’s origin: Aquamarine name is derived from Latin words meaning sea and water, therefore name “aquamarine” means sea water.
Birthstone: Aquamarine along with bloodstone are birthstones of Pisces (Fish): Feb. 19 – March 20.
Wedding anniversary: Aquamarine is the anniversary gemstone for the 16th and 19th year of marriage.
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Varieties:
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Care and treatment: As with all gemstones, care should be taken to protect aquamarine from scratches and sharp blows. Keep aquamarine jewelry in the dark place, as it often becomes paler if left out in the sun. Clean your Aquamarine in ultrasonic jewelry cleaner or with warm, soapy water and a soft bristle brush.
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From the stone history:
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Shopping guide: Aquamarine is a beautiful affordable gemstone found in a range of blue shades. The highest quality aquamarine is transparent. Aquamarine is a hard gemstone making it a good choice for jewelry that is worn frequently like aquamarine rings. However due to its delicate color and clarity it is best displayed in a more prominent position such as in earrings and pendants.
A nice, medium dark blue aquamarine is a perfect gift for any occasion, but especialy for weddings, as aquamarine is a symbol of beauty, honesty, and loyalty. When buying aquamarine jewelry for yourself, note that wearring aquamarine in earrings brings love and affection.
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For many years aquamarine is a favorite of many consumers.
Healing ability: Aquamarine works against nerve pain, glandular problems, toothache, and disorders of the neck, jaw and throat. It strengthens liver and kidneys. Aquamarine diminishes problems with eyes, ears and stomach, relieves cough. Moreover, aquamarine protects from perils of the sea, including seasickness. It is said to help ease depression and grief.
Mystical power: Aquamarine has a soothing effect on “just married” couples, assisting them in working out their differences and insuring a long and happy marriage. Aquamarine is said to re-awaken love in long-married couples and signify the making of new friends.
It also provides courage and strengthens the will. Aquamarine protects against the wiles of the devil. Others say that the Aquamarine is an excellent stone for meditation.
Deposits: Aquamarine is found in Brazil, India, Russia (Ural mountains) and USA (Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, North Carolina, Colorado and Vermont). Aquamarines are mined in a number of exotic places including Nigeria, Madagascar, Zambia, Pakistan and Mozambique. Brazil is the source of the finest aquamarines.
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