Gemstones For November

The Gemstones for November are topaz, citrine and chrysoprase.

Topaz is an Ayurvedic birthstone. It is said to promote creativity and is used to activate the first three chakras. It also enhances relaxation and feelings of peacefulness. The yellow topaz is excellent for activating and stimulating the crown chakra.

Citrine is a modern November birthstone. This stone is said to be useful for balancing the masculine and feminine energies and for aligning the chakras. It is a great stone for clearing the aura and is also excellent for activating and opening the navel and solar plexus chakras.

Chrysoprase is an ancient Roman November birthstone. It is an excellent stone for opening and activating the heart chakra and is used to encourage acceptance of others and self. This is a stone that facilitates deep meditation, compassion and love.

What is Reiki?

Here is a wonderful video on Reiki which explains what Reiki is and how it works.

Have a great weekend!

Kiss The Earth

Patience

“It is time for us to kiss the earth again, It is time to let the leaves rain from the skies, Let the rich life run to the roots again.” – Robinson Jeffers

Fearless Mushrooms

“Nature alone is antique and the oldest art a mushroom.”
-Thomas Carlyle

“Everything an Indian does is in a circle, and that is because the power of the world always works in circles, and everything tries to be round.” – Black Elk, Oglala Lakota, 1930

The Labyrinth

“The Labyrinth is an archetype, a symbol found in ancient cultures in various forms around the world. By walking the labyrinth, we are discovering a long forgotten mystical tradition.

I find that walking a labyrinth relaxes and grounds me in a very deep, profound way. The journey towards the center is all about letting go, so when we arrive there, we can listen with an open heart and bring love back into the world.

As we walk the meandering yet purposeful path through the labyrinth, it becomes a  metaphor for our journey through life with all it’s turns and twists.

“Where do you come from, and where are you going?” – The Red Queen To Alice,  Alice In Wonderland

Herbal Hair Balm

I have been making my own hair shampoos, hair balms, and conditioners since the early 80’s, and I need to make a new batch of hair balm today because I used all of what was left this morning.

I have several recipes I use for making hair balms which vary from simple to more complicated. The one I am making today is very easy. For this recipe you will need organic coconut oil, grade A olive oil, shea butter and essential oils. You will also need chamomile, lavender, rosemary and tea tree essential oils which you can find at your local Health Food Store and a container with a lid in which to store your hair balm.

Mix together 3 tablespoons of coconut oil with a 1/4 teaspoon of grade A olive oil and shea butter and blend well, and then add 2 – 4 drops of each essential oil according to your taste and mix thoroughly. The end product should look like whipped cream.

Making A Herbal Hair Balm.

Your finished product should be thick but not solid. It may take a couple of times before you get it just right. However, it’s well worth the effort because you will have made a  product for your hair that has no harmful additives.