Mini Biktor - Clear Lemurian Quartz


Chakra: CrownElement: Earth, AirKeywords: Wisdom, Intuition, Spiritual Healing


HISTORY & LORE

Lemurian Quartz is said to have been intentionally planted by the fabled ancient civilization of Lemuria. According to lore, the Lemurians were connected to the Divine, with a rich understanding of life's emotional and spiritual dimensions. They understood that consciousness resides in all beings, including those in nature. Legend has it that before a catastrophic event that led to their demise, the Lemurians encoded these "seed" Crystals with the information necessary to birth a New Age.


QUALITIES & USES

Lemurian Crystals link us to the multi-dimensional nurturing and loving, healing qualities of Lemurian awareness. With their ladder-like striations, these Crystals lead us on a journey of wholeness. Their soft, feminine energies awaken the heart, nurture emotional healing, and with intention, can open a balanced connection between the physical and the energies of Spirit. Known as a "balm for the soul," Lemurian Crystals help one overcome any feelings of spiritual loneliness or depression by awakening the gifts of empathic and intuitive consciousness.

Coco - Skeletal Quartz


Chakra: AllElement: AirKeywords: Accessing the True Self, Removing Blockages, Overcoming Obstacles, Integrating Wisdom


HISTORY & LORE

Skeletal Quartz Crystals are known for the pattern of layers visible inside the Crystal. Each layer reflects a period of growth that occurred when the Quartz crystallized during unstable environmental conditions. These growth patterns may include geometric lines and shapes with depressions and terminations, additional minerals, or even water. Hollow internal cavities can often be seen between the layers as well, giving the Crystal the label "skeletal."


QUALITIES & USES

By overcoming the volatility of its environment, the intricate layers of Skeletal Quartz remind us that it is possible to overcome seemingly impossible obstacles and burdens with continued growth and awareness.Just as we can become enamored with this Crystal's layers and patterns, Skeletal Quartz invites us to peel back the layers of instability that keep us from understanding the deeper truths of life. When we do, we can access our true selves, turn our challenges into beauty, and reclaim our magic.Skeletal Quartz can help us get straight to the heart of the matter, or it can offer bits of insight, so our understanding builds over time, layer by layer. With its ability to work with us in multiple ways to provide clarity, Skeletal Quartz can help remove blockages to further information and healing so that we can easily integrate life's wisdom.

Roma - Celestial Quartz


Chakra: AllElement: Air, WaterKeywords: Grounded Spirituality, Divine Connection, Purpose


HISTORY & LORE

Celestial Quartz is identified by its interesting formation of Crystal points. From each point grows additional terminations, further amplifying the Crystal's energies. Celestial Quartz is typically found in Madagascar or the Himalayas. It is also known as Pineapple Quartz because its terminations can resemble the top of a pineapple.


QUALITIES & USES

Celestial Quartz is known for holding significant amounts of information and offering a connection to higher spiritual planes. Yet, this type of Quartz also keeps us connected to the Earth, allowing us to ground spiritual information into the physical plane. When this happens, blockages are released and vitality is enhanced so that our soul can realize its true purpose and experience all that life has to offer.

Alta - Smokey Quartz


Chakra: RootElement: EarthKeywords: Grounding, Neutralizing Negativity, Transcendence


HISTORY & LORE

Since the time of the Druids, Smokey Quartz has been regarded as a sacred stone. Today, as the National Gem of Scotland, it is worn prominently in Highlander fashion as jewelry, brooches, and kilt pins. 


QUALITIES & USES

Smokey Quartz has an affinity for both Earth and Spirit energies, moving with ease between the two. It is an excellent companion for grounding because of its ability to neutralize negativity and discharge out-of-balance dynamics. With Smokey Quartz, energy is restored to its natural state of flow to melt anxiety and stress and re-establish balance and calm. Working with Smokey Quartz can help ground spiritual wisdom and guidance, allowing us to act on these insights with practicality and transcendence.

General Crystal Types in Space

Citrine


Chakra: Solar PlexusElement: FireKeywords: Creativity, Confidence, Clarity


HISTORY & LORE

The name Citrine comes from the French word "citron," meaning lemon. Its vibrant beauty has been loved throughout history, beginning with ancient Greece where Citrine was used as a decorative gem. In the 17th century, Citrine was used on dagger handles by the Scottish. In the Victorian era, it was widely popular in jewelry and brooches.


QUALITIES & USES

Citrine is an excellent stone for magnifying self-esteem and confidence. With its bright, sunny frequency, Citrine helps calm fears and clear doubts so that we can free the thoughts and patterns that block our clarity, wisdom, and creativity. Through Citrine's illumination comes a stronger connection to the wise guidance of our higher self, where our soul is stirred into action to transform dreams into reality with optimism and vitality.

Black Tourmaline


Chakra: RootElement: EarthKeywords: Protection, Purification, Grounding


HISTORY & LORE

The name Tourmaline comes from the word "turmali," the name given to crystals found on the island of Sri Lanka during the late 1600s. Dutch traders originally used Tourmaline to pull ash from Meerschaum pipes. Today, among other things, Tourmaline is used in electrical tuning circuits because high frequencies can be passed through the stone without harming it.


QUALITIES & USES

Black Tourmaline is the ultimate grounding stone. Known as an "energetic vacuum cleaner," Black Tourmaline removes disharmony, negativity, and stagnant energy, releasing it back into the Earth. With this shielding effect, Black Tourmaline creates a sense of protection and safety during challenging or stressful situations. By purifying negative thoughts, self-doubt, and anxiety, Black Tourmaline reminds us that we are safe and worthy so we can feel comforted, supported, and self-assured.

Amethyst


Chakra: Crown, Third EyeElement: AirKeywords: Consciousness, Calming, Divine Connection


HISTORY & LORE

Throughout history, the deep purple color of Amethyst has been linked to nobility, making it valued as a gemstone. Greek legends associated Amethyst with Dionysus, the god of wine, due to the Crystal's wine-like color. Amethyst was thought to protect one from excessive drunkenness and keep those who wore it clear-headed and quick-witted. Amethyst was also carved into wine glasses to help prevent intoxication.


QUALITIES & USES

Amethyst is a soothing, calming stone that promotes stability, tranquility, and peace. Its healing and cleansing powers help us move through obstacles to find emotional balance. Amethyst's high-frequency cleanses negative energy and surrounds the body with a protective bubble of light. When enveloped in this sense of safety, our Divine connection strengthens, consciousness expands, and creativity, balance, and inner harmony thrive.

Obsidian


Chakra: RootElement: EarthKeywords: ection, Integrating the Shadow, Acknowledging and Clearing Blockages


HISTORY & LORE

Obsidian is glassy volcanic rock, made of molten lava that cools rapidly. Obsidian breaks into sharp pieces, so it has been used for arrowheads and other tools since Paleolithic times. Throughout history, Obsidian has also been used for scrying, a practice of gazing into a reflective surface to see images from beyond. Obsidian mirrors have been found in Central and South America.


QUALITIES & USES

Obsidian is a strong protective stone, creating a shield against negativity. With its reflective qualities, Obsidian illuminates one’s weaknesses, blockages, and harmful patterns so they can be processed and released. Obsidian helps one truly understand who they are, empowering them to fully integrate their shadow side and let go of whatever is holding them back.

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