Healing Properties of Turritella Agate: A Crystal for Inner Guidance
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Turritella Agate is one of the most strangely named stones I know of. Most Agates are made of flowing bands of translucent or transparent, cryptocrystalline Quartz. We can see this...
Healing Properties of River Agate: A Crystal for the Water Element
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A Crystal Message about the Healing Properties of River Agate: "I live in harmony with the element of water and allow it to guide my creative expression." Β Common Healing...
Healing Properties of Red Banded Agate: A Crystal for Creative Flow
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A Crystal Message about the Healing Properties of Red Banded Agate: "I go with the flow and am easily able to tap into the limitless energy of my creativity." Β ...
Healing Properties of Moss Agate: A Crystal for Connecting to Nature
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A Crystal Message About the Healing Properties of Moss Agate: βI help you listen to the whispers of the earth. I connect you with the flutter of fairy wings and...
Healing Properties of Dendritic Agate: A Crystal for Intuitive Wisdom
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Dendritic Agate is a beautiful form of Agate that displays inclusions of dark manganese dendrites. Being a lover of both trees and crystals, this is one of the stones I...
Healing Properties of Fire Agate: A Crystal for Strength & Vitality
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Fire Agate gets its name from the ember-like flashes of light displayed on its surface which are caused by iridescent inclusions of Goethite or Limonite trapped within Chalcedony. Join me...
Ostara & The Wheel of the Year
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Ostara, or the Spring Equinox here in the Northern Hemisphere, is the first of the quarter days, which marks the second of the spring holidays (the mid-point between Imbolc and Beltane). Ostara is traditionally celebrated on the day of the Vernal Equinox, determined by when the Sun is directly over the earth's equator (this date may range from March 19th through March 22nd each year depending on the Sun's position).
Healing Properties of Crazy Lace Agate: A Crystal for Removing Attachments
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Explore the profound healing properties of Crazy Lace Agate β a crystal for removing attachments, enhancing creative flow, and more!
Healing Properties of Brazilian Banded Agate: A Crystal for Centeredness
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Brazilian Banded Agate is a rich, banded Agate from Brazil that ranges in color from tan to deep brown. Keep reading to discover the Healing Properties of Brazilian Banded Agate!
Healing Properties of Pink Botswana Agate: A Crystal for Compassion and Softness
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Pink Botswana Agate is a warm, earthy, extensively patterned Agate from Botswana in Africa. Keep Reading to discover the Healing Properties of Pink Botswana Agate!
Healing Properties of Brown Botswana Agate: A Crystal for Healthy Outlook
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Brown Botswana Agate is an earthy, banded Agate from Botswana in Africa. Keep Reading to discover the Healing Properties of Brown Botswana Agate!
Healing Properties of Apricot Botswana Agate: A Crystal for Peace in the Present Moment
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Apricot Botswana Agate is a pleasantly bright, peachy-orange, banded Agate from Botswana in Africa.
Healing Properties of Blue Lace Agate: A Crystal for Happiness & Personal Growth
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A Crystal Message about the Healing Properties of Blue Lace Agate: "I surround myself with people that support my happiness and personal growth." Β Β Common Healing Properties of Blue...
Where Do Crystal Properties Come From?
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If youβre familiar with the healing properties that are associated with a certain crystal, then chances are youβve probably wondered how that stone got those particular properties and why? The...
What We Look for (and Avoid) at the Tucson Gem Show
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Not everything at the Tucson Gem Show is what it seems. Learn what we look for, what we avoid, and how we source crystals responsibly.
How We Prepare for the Tucson Gem Show: Packing, Planning & Shopping Tips!
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Go behind the scenes of our annual Tucson Gem Show trip as we share how we pack, plan, and prepare to source incredible crystals each year.
How to create your own Calendula salve
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When the bitter cold of a Wisconsin winter settles in and frost covers my window panes, I am always grateful for my homemade Calendula salve. It feels like a little...
Why We No Longer Carry White Sage, Palo Santo, and More
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Long-time customers may have noticed that Mimosa no longer stocks White Sage bundles. While we carried White Sage and related products over a decade, we made the decision in late...
Herbs to Attract Butterflies & Bees
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All of nature lives together in harmony. When one part of the ecosystem is damaged, the entire system is broken. Here are some of our favorite herbs for supporting native pollinators!
Welcoming Taurus Season
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In the Taurus part of our humanity, we learn loyalty, patience, gratitude, persistence, endurance, commitment, and forgiveness. If conscious, we grow our self-worth and self-resourcefulness. We take action slowly, deliberately, honoring others needs, but respecting their boundaries and our own.
Frequently Asked Questions About Crystals
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crystals Β People have a lot of questions about crystals, and we're happy to share their enthusiasm! Here are some of the most common questions we...
Understanding the Zodiac: Aries
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Aries is ruled by planet Mars. At the βbeginningβ of the circular zodiac, Aries represents the fiery insertion of the spirit into the physical world of time and space.
Aromatherapy Recipe for March: Roman Chamomile
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Aromatherapy Recipe for March: Roman Chamomile By Christina Wilke-Burbach PhD, RMT, CA Β The intuitive essential oil for the month of March is Roman Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis). Roman Chamomile is...
Understanding the Zodiac: Pisces
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Understanding the Zodiac: Pisces Β by Barry Kerr Β Β TheΒ Sun moves into Pisces on Feb 18/19 In our journey toward an ever-expanding sense of self, Pisces brings us to knowing...
The History of Black Spirituality by Payton Udo
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The History of Black Spirituality By Payton Udo Β As Black authors, educators, and activists strive to continue educating people of all races about Black culture, we must remind non-Black...
The Basics of Sacred Geometry
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The Basics of Sacred Geometry Β Just as mathematics is the foundation of all science, a special kind of math is the foundation of all metaphysics. Sacred geometry springs from...
Imbolc & The Wheel of the Year
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Β Imbolc & The Wheel of the Year By Ashley Leavy Β The Wheel of the Year is separated into 8 main holidays and is a representation of seasonal cycles that...
Understanding the Zodiac: Aquarius
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Aquarius is ruled by Uranus and resonates with freedom, authenticity, intuition and seeing past the limits of the status quo. Our inner Saturn agreed to conform to the seeming limits of the world, but our inner Uranus, orbiting just beyond Saturn, intuitively knows what our five senses cannot perceive, and prompts us, like Aquarian Star Trek, βto go where no man has gone beforeβ.
Rosemary For Clearing The Way
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Rosemary For Clearing The Way Β by Christina Wilke-Burbach Β Β Β New Year, New You! The beginning of the year is traditionally a time for us to assess the...
Winter Aromatherapy with Frankincense
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Frankincense Β By Christina Wilke-Burbach PhD, RMT, CA Β December is filled with celebrations of religion and spirituality. In nature, it is a sacred time as wildlife slumbers, sleeps, and...
Autumn Aromatherapy with Cinnamon Essential Oil
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Autumn Aromatherapy By Dr. Christina Wilke-Burbach PhD, RMT Β As the calendar changes to November, Mother Nature becomes quiet, sleeps, and rests for the next several months. The wheel of...
Understanding Scorpio Season
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Understanding ScorpioΒ SeasonΒ by Barry Kerr Β Β The Sun moves into Scorpio on October 22/23 The shift from Libra to Scorpio is similar to the shift from the airy ideals...
Introducing the Seven Chakras
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A Basic Introduction to the Chakras Β Many traditions worldwide hold that vital energy flows through our bodies. Energy pathways connect one function of the body to all the others,...
Welcoming Libra Season
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Welcoming Libra SeasonΒ by Barry Kerr Β Β The Sun moves into Libra on September 22/23 Β Having spent the first half of the zodiac journey developing the ego βselfβ,...
Aura Quartz for Vibrancy and Wonder
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Aura Quartzes are among the most visually striking crystals out there. AlthoughΒ they are a relatively new arrival to the crystal world, they haveΒ ignited quite a controversy among collectors and healing...
Ganesh: Remover of Obstacles
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Ganesh: Remover of Obstacles Β Ganesh (ΰ€ΰ€£ΰ₯ΰ€Ά) is one of the most loved and easily recognized of Hindu deities. His other names includeΒ Ganesa, Ganesha, and Ganapati. The elephant god is...
Understanding the Zodiac: Virgo
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Understanding the Zodiac: Virgo Β by Barry Kerr Β Β The Sun moves intoΒ VirgoΒ on Aug 22/23 Last month, with Sun in Leo, we honored our ego, celebrating our soulβs intention to...
A Dozen Crystals for Beginners
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A Dozen Crystals for Beginners Β There are so many crystals out there that it can be hard for beginners to figure out where to start!Β While every crystal is important...
What to Do When You Draw a Difficult Tarot Card
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What to Do When You Draw a Difficult Tarot Card byΒ Mari Powers Β I received an interesting set of questions from a client about two Tarot CardsΒ that led me to...
A Simple Method For Scrying
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A Simple Method For Scrying Β Have you ever gazed into a campfire or fireplace? You may have found your eyes βsoftening,β and started to notice patterns of sparks and...
Leo Season is Here β What to Expect for Your Sign
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Leo Season is Here β What to Expect for Your Sign Β by Barry Kerr, evolutionary astrologer Β The Sun moves into Leo on July 22 Having satisfied our need...
Homemade Sprays for Your Sacred Space
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Homemade Sprays for Your Sacred SpaceΒ Essential oil based sprays are useful for clearing the energy of your space, refreshing your energy body, or simply providing a sensory link to...
Creating Your Own Crystal Grids
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CreatingΒ Your Own Crystal Grids The crystal grid is a manifestation tool that joins crystal energy with sacred geometry. When we align an underlying geometric pattern with compatible crystals, we can...
Working with Protective Symbols (The Hamsa, Evil Eye & More)
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Working with Protective SymbolsΒ (The Hamsa, Evil Eye & More) Β Β Traditional amulets of protectionΒ have been observed as a part of human culture going as far back as theΒ Stone Age....
Decoding Cancer Season
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Decoding Cancer Season byΒ Barry Kerr, evolutionary astrologerΒ Β The Sun moves into Cancer on June 20/21 The Moon rules the sign of Cancer. The Moon reflects our soulβs core intention...
An Introduction to the Many Varieties of Incense (And How to Use Them)
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An Introduction to the Many Varieties of Incense (And How to Use Them) Incense is essentially any herbs and other aromatics processed for burning. Incense has been used since before...
It's Gemini Season (What This Means for Your Sign)
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It's Gemini Season (What This Means for Your Sign) Β by Barry Kerr, evolutionary astrologer Β The Sun moves into Gemini on May 21 Fleet-footed Mercury rules the sign of...
Color Magic for Spellwork, Ritual, and Ceremony
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Color Magic for Spellwork, Ritual, and Ceremony Almost everyone has a favorite color. It's one of those natural little preferences that make us so varied as humans β so basic...
Brigid: Triple Goddess of the Flame (Health, Hearth, & Forge)
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Brigid: Triple Goddess of the Flame (Health, Hearth, & Forge) May 4th, marks the sacred day of the Celtic Festival honoring the goddesses Cerridwen and Brigid. Itβs on this day...
Japa Malas: Working with Mala Beads
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Japa malas, often simply called mala beads, is a string of beads for counting repeated prayers, mantras, divine names or affirmations.Β Malas are made from many materials, which carry different meanings. Crystal, rudraksha seeds, bodhi seeds, tulsi wood, sandalwood, lotus seeds, rosewood, and bone are just a few of the many mala materials used to create these special meditation tools.