Jewel of the Month: Petrified Wood

Petrified Wood is formed when dead wood gets saturated with silicic acid and in the absence of air, solidifies through the loss of water.  Depending on the circumstances of its formation, its substance is replace by agate, quartz or more rarely, opal.  Petrified Wood vibrates with the root (1st) chakra, which is located at the base of the spine.  Petrified wood bestows a feeling of bond with the earth and of being in the right place at the right time.  It stimulates inner imagery and ideas, yet keeps us firmly planted in realty.  Trees are the overseers or chiefs of the plant kingdom.  They tower above the earth with their roots sunk deeply into the ground.  “They grow from the seeds of their forefathers and fertilize their children with their bodies as they depart”.  Trees represent the roots of new beginnings.  Petrified wood holds the records of how the growth from seedling to maturity takes place.  It is the stone of transformation assisting one to rise to ones highest chosen level.

Jewel of the Month: Zoisite

Zoisite was first discovered in Austria towards the end of the eighteenth century and was named after the mineral collector Freiherr Von Zois.  Zoisite’s green color comes from the presence of chromium and vanadium and it forms in rough masses.  Zoisite masses occasionally have Ruby scattered throughout the stone.  Zoisite stimulates fertility and if Ruby is present it increases potency.

Jewel of the Month: Sugilite

Sugilite is a rare stone and there are only two sources that have been discovered so far; one in Japan and one in South Africa. Sugilite was discovered in 1944 by Dr. Kenichi Sugi, and was therefore named after him. It is a stone that is known to represent the Age of Aquarius and its violet color vibrates with the crown (7th) chakra. Sugilite is the stone of dreams and encourages us to live according to our inner truth. It stimulates the crown chakra opening us up to divine,

Jewel of the Month: Sodalite

Sodalite is an Indigo blue stone with veins of white running through it.  Its name means ‘sodium stone’.  It energizes the brow (6th) chakra, our third eye.  Sodalite has a calming affect on the mind allowing for new information to be received.  It increases our yearning for freedom from restrictive ideas, dogmas, and beliefs that no longer serve us.

Jewel of  the Month: Labradorite

Labradorite is feldspar that obtains its iridescent colors from a fine laminate structure that bends incoming light. Labradorite represents the “temple of the stars”. It assists us in sustaining and maintaining, while providing the understanding of the destiny one has chosen in this lifetime. Labradorite vibrates with the 6th (brow) chakra which assists us to transform our intuition into intellectual thought which can then be implemented into our lives. It clearly shows us our goals and intentions so that we can see their real shape.  Labradorite stimulates our imagination bringing us to a place of introverted contemplation. It reminds us that magic is at work in our lives and that great mystery is about to open before us, a wonderful present and future that is about to be revealed.  Labradorite helps us to look at the paths and the choices before us.

Jewel of the Month: Fluorite

Fluorite is part of the cubic crystal system meaning that the arrangement of atoms in its crystalline structure forms in cubic shapes. The largest occurrences of fluorite are of magmatic origin. Fluorite arises as a component of acid magmatic rock and it forms in a rainbow of colors. Fluorite vibrates with the crown (7th) chakra. It encourages self-discipline, concentration, and grounding. It assists us to bring order, organization and self-control into our lives. Fluorite affects the brain directly and has been known as a "stone of discernment and aptitude". It stimulates the rapid absorption and processing of information. Fluorite is an excellent learning aid stimulating us to cross-reference existing knowledge and to become aware of things that we have not fully understood conceptually.

What is true wealth? Many people associate wealth with financial riches and that’s great. We do want to have financial wealth. The question is, is this the only area in life that we can have wealth?

Jewel of the Month: Ametrine

Amitrine is crystalline quartz that unites amethyst with citrine, yet they are clearly defined and separated within the crystal.  Ametrine stimulates both the Solar plexus chakra (3rd) and the heart chakra (4th) so that the action that is driven from our inner fire in our solar plexus is congruent with our hearts desire. 

I just want to be loved for who I am. Not some plastic girl in a plastic world

Indian Summer, I am grateful you stay so long, Yet winter is coming, And soon you'll be gone

I stand shivering in the chilly wind, A warm south wind still cold on a late fall morning

As I sat down to think about my life philosophy and what I value, I remembered the section in my “What Matters Most” component of my Franklin Covey day planner and decided that was the best place to look. It is a section where you write down your values, and little affirmations that go with it. I am starting each section of my paper with some of those values and affirmations.