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When I started collecting crystals, I did not know much about how to store them. I would place many of them on a windowsill, thinking they would be lovely decorations. To my horror, a week later, I found that many of my crystals had faded and lost their shine. I also placed crystals on a...

I had my son in mid-2022, and he has many fluctuating moods, as babies do. As a mother, I do everything I can to help elevate his stress, but there is only so much I can do. Recently, I have discovered that I can use crystals while performing Reiki on my son, as they help with emotional balance, stress relief, and confusion.

What are crystal pendulums? Crystal Pendulums help you find answers or make decisions. Users create wheels or calibration questions to do readings for healing, insight, etc. What are the best crystals to use for pendulums?  Overview: Pendulum Dowsing With Crystals Did you know pendulums were considered a divination device in ancient Egypt? There are also reports of pendulum dowsing...

Rock tumbling is smoothing and polishing rough rocks and crystals to create beautiful, polished pieces. It involves placing the stones in a barrel-like tumbler with abrasive grit, water, and a polishing agent. The tumbler rotates the rocks for several weeks, grinding down their sharp edges and corners until they become smooth and glossy. Tumbling brings...

Geodes translate to Earth-like and are one of the few crystals that can purify and amplify energies. But what is a Geode rock? What is inside a Geode? What are the types of Geodes? What are the different Geode rock types? Geode rocks are spherical, natural formations with a hollow cavity of crystals inside. Geode rocks usually look ordinary,...

Did you buy a Tourmaline? Perhaps you’re wondering if you have purchased a fake. There are many Tourmaline fakes out there, as the real stone comes in various colors. What is the difference between Real Tourmaline and Fake Tourmaline? How to identify Black Tourmaline? Real Tourmaline changes colors when viewed from different sides, does not scratch...