DIVINATION

Crystal Divination - Minor Stones

There are many minor stones that have properties of divination. Used in conjunction with other knowledge of crystal/stone properties, they can be used to interpret almost any situation.

• Beryl - an increase in intuitive or psychic abilities
• Jasper (Green) - has suffered rejection or isolation from loved ones or family
• Jasper (Pink/Grey) - an older person will have a noticeable impact on the questioner's life
• Aquamarine - an ability to use logic and clear thought processes or be in question of those abilities
• Clear Quartz - a return to improved health and vitality if the questioner takes an active role in the health responsibilities.
• Tiger Eye - at a crossroads in life, usually an improvement of the situation.
• Labradorite - travel to a foreign land or a connection to people from foreign lands
• Jet - an unfaithful situation, either of the questioner or someone close
• Rose Quartz - an indication of healer abilities
• Petrified Wood - an indication to read and take note of all legal papers including licenses, will and contracts that are around you
• Agate (Blue Lace) - indicates a connection to a someone specific, usually a close relationship
• Agate (Moss) - indicates a calm period after a traumatic period.
• Jade - indicates a true, loyal friend or luck
• Coral - indicates a growing wisdom and lessons learned
• Moonstone - indicates the dream of a creative project; sometime still in the dream state and needing real energy
• Ritulated Quartz - indicates an artistic nature that has the possibility to become a profession
• Amethyst - indicates a spiritual awakening or nature and open to infusion
• Carnelian - indicates a growing awareness of community and connection
• Diamond - indicates a period of peace and protection
• Pyrite (Fool's gold) - indicates deception and possibility of being too trusting

There are many other crystals and stones that can be used just ensure that you are open to the infusion of information as the indications are guidelines.

Using a covered tray is used most frequently with the minor stones. Usually the stones are spread out on a fabric covered tray; most people find black velvet most suitable as it will help disperse some of the energy of others who have touched them.

The person seeking answers would draw stones randomly from under the cover and place them on a fabric mat in front of them. Normally 9 stones would be drawn. For the most part the stones would not be laid out in order but are usually placed freely around the first stone chosen. The closer the secondary stones the closer the situation or force is to the questioner.

• The first stone would be for the situation
• The remaining stones are the forces at work behind the situation, forces to be aware of or connections the questioner may or may not be aware of.

As with all crystals after a reading the crystals should be cleansed, recharged and stored together. Once crystal have been used for divination it is not wise to use them for healing due to residual energies.

CRYSTALS

Magnetite

Magnetite is an iron based ore that has both a negative and a positive pole; thereby making it magnetic. Magnets are experiencing a resurgence in popularity as people once again discover the positive impact that it can have in the body. It unique property allows it to be used to attract or repel energy, or to energize or de-energize. Magnetic therapy in it's modern application is used for a variety of illnesses and injuries. Current medical trials have shown benefit from magnetite's properties when used for sports injuries, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, liver disorders and blood and circulatory problems. Used as a chakra healing stone, it can be place on the crown chakra to help promote a feeling of release, relaxation, harmony and a sense of freedom.

It is said that in ancient times magnetite was used by Alexander the Great as an amulet against enchantment and all of the men in his army were supposedly given these amulets. In Chinese medicine magnetite was used to redirect energy from over-active organs to less-active organs in order to obtain a healing balance in the body.

To discharge excess or negative energy from magnetite, place it over night in a bowl with hematite. Once a month magnetite should be place in a dish of sea salt for 24 hours. Magnetite should not come into contact with water at any time.

Magnetite

CELEBRATE THE SEASONS

Smudging for Psychic Protection

With the coming of cooler whether and the eventual migration indoors we are more apt to come into contact with those who will leave their psychic impressions on us. We end up feeling tense, threatened, jittery, nervous or just very ill at ease without just cause. We have to release those feelings and regain our own perspective of our path in life. For those who frequent psychic fairs, it may be wise to do this as a guard against ill thoughts. As much as we would like to think that everyone feels the way we do, we have to realistically understand that that isn't always the case. I'll give 2 ways to cleanse; one for if you have smudge and candle available and the other for those occasions when that isn't practical.

1. With smudge and candle

• Light the candle or candles
• Light the smudge and using your hand or a feather cleanse the room.
• Cleanse your crystal that resides in that room and the one that you carry with you.
• Cleanse yourself ensuring that you envision your own inner light joining with the smudge to burn off any residual energy that has attached itself to you. Try to have the smudge go all around you, especially to those areas that you can't see.
• Sit quietly holding the smudge stick. Breathe in the cleansing aroma of the smudge. Open your chakras and push out any negative feelings using your own white light.
• Once you feel free again, imagine a shower of white light coming from your Source. Feel this light surround you to create an impenetrable field that extends out past your field of reach.
• Ask your guides and past loved ones to help keep you safe within the pure white light of Divine Love. Remember to thank them.
• Feel the safety of the white light and know that it is there to shield you whenever you have need of it.
• Extinguish the smudge and candles. Pick up your crystal and keep it with you where ever you go. Cleanse it and renew the energy of protection whenever you feel the need.

2. Without smudge and candle

• Find a quiet place if you can.
• Bring out your crystal and cup it gently in your hands.
• Call forth the clean, healing energy that is contained within.
• Breathe in the cleansing crystal energy. Open your chakras and push out any negative feelings using your own white light and the energy of the crystal.
• Once you feel free again, imagine a shower of white light coming from your Source. Feel this light surround you to create an impenetrable field that extends out past your field of reach.
• Ask your guides and past loved ones to help keep you safe within the pure white light of Divine Love. Remember to thank them.
• Feel the safety of the white light and know that it is there to shield you whenever you have need of it.
• Put away your crystal and remember to cleanse and reenergize it when you return home.

MONTHLY MEDITATION

"Take This Darkness Away"

"Mother Divine, draw aside Thy glittering veil of cosmic motion pictures and show me Thy delusion-dispersing face of mercy.

O blazing Light! awaken my heart, awaken my soul, ignite my darkness, tear the veil of silence, and fill my temple with Thy glory.

Heavenly Father, destroy in us the wrong thoughts of ages -- that we frail human beings. Manifest Thyself as the light behind our reason: the deep blaze of wisdom."