Stone - ObsidianThe energies of obsidian are both grounding and soothing. Black obsidian is the best for this purpose and thus, is often carved into jewelry and worn. The energy works best on the root chakra, which it can be placed on during a healing layout. It also provides protection against psychic attack and negative energies if worn or carried about. Obsidian can quickly calm down the mind if used during meditation. Obsidian tends to absorb a lot of negativity easily, so it needs to be cleansed on a re...
Stone - Lapis LazulliThe perfect stone for clearing communication blockage. Brings mental strength and gives the ability to overcome trauma and grief. Teaches compassion and spiritual love, while promoting self awareness and blocking negative energies.
Stone - EmeraldEmerald encourages one to live and act from the heart, offering unconditional love and compassion in one's daily life and relationships. A stone of regeneration and recovery - healing negative emotions such as heartbreak.
Stone - AventurineA stone of opportunity and good luck. Inspires creativity, motivation and a zest for life. Reinforces leadership qualities and decisiveness. Promotes a feeling of well-being and aids in relaxation.
Symbol - OM (Aum)The Sound of Creation Om is regarded as the first sound that was emitted when all of the universe was created from nothing. A cosmic hum, it continues to resonate in all living beings to this very day. Thus, Om is both a primordial vibration and our connection to the divine. Om is used as a mantra within Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. It bears striking aural similarities to the Amen used in Christianity, and the Amin used in Islam. Regardless of religious affiliation, many find it...
Symbol - BuddhaThe Awakened One Teacher, philosopher, leader: Buddha was many things. But at his core, Buddha was a man who sought to understand suffering, and in the process, founded an entire spiritual movement. Born in 563 BCE in Nepal, Buddha was originally referred to as Siddhārtha and lived a rich, pleasant life as the prince of the Sakyas. After seeing suffering for the first time as a young man, he renounced his title and embraced asceticism. He eventually achieved enlightenment after meditating und...
Symbol - LotusOne of the most poetic and inspiring flowers to behold, the lotus is noted for the wondrous way that it grows: before it can blossom in the sun, it must make its way through slimy pond muck. In time, the lotus rises above the water and emerges beautiful and whole. The lotus appears across many spiritual traditions and is widely regarded as a symbol of enlightenment. But the lotus also represents personal transformation. It offers hope that something beautiful can blossom out of suffering, th...
Stone - FluoriteFluorite comes in clear, blue, purple, yellow & brown and is made of cubic or octahedral crystals. It draws out negative energies and stress of all kinds. It cleanses, purifies, dispels and recognizes anything within the body that is not in perfect order. This is the best crystal to use to overcome any form of disorganization. Heading into the cold and flu season, you will want this crystal close by. Fluorite is a powerful healing tool, dealing with infections and disorders. It is also ef...
Symbol - Om Mani Padme HumSacred Syllables Om Mani Padme Hum is a mantra of benevolence and is often recited to inspire compassion. The syllable “Om” represents the body, spirit, and speech of Buddha; “Mani” is for the path of teaching; “Padme” for the wisdom of the path, and “Hum” indicates the union of wisdom and the path to it. Though commonly associated with Tibetan Buddhism, meditators across various practices find this mantra inspiring. Compassion, after all, isn’t exclusive to any one belief system....
