Love & Light Live Crystal Healing Podcast

Imperial Topaz is a Soft yellow-gold crystal, most commonly from Brazil, that is sometimes heated to enhance its color. Rarely, it may also appear peachy-pink! A Crystal Message about the Healing Properties of Golden Imperial Topaz: “I am a stone of ancient wisdom.  I connect you with the knowledge of your ancestors and open your mind to new ideas and ways of being.  Feel your mind expand and become one with the universal source."     Common Healing Properties of Golden Imperial Topaz: Brings the universal light into the energy body (the aura) Encourages self-reflection Enhances meditation Facilitates spiritual exploration Encourages world travel and the understanding of other cultures Promotes clear and direct communication Instills hope and optimism Enhances your understanding of ancient wisdom Aids in forgiving oneself as well as others Boosts physical energy Encourages open-mindedness Facilitates ancestral connection Enhances compassion Colors: Soft yellow-gold, Deep am

When it comes to choosing the right stone shapes for crystal healing, some healers only use crystals in their natural state. Others, like myself, use an assortment of crystal forms.   Crystals that are in their natural state are sometimes referred to as “raw” or “rough” crystals. They are crystals that are used just as they came from the earth, be it terminated points, clusters, geodes, or chunks of massive stones. However for choosing the right stone shapes for crystal healing, I believe that because differences exist in the energetic vibrations of people, a considerate healer should have an assortment of crystal forms to better meet the specific needs of each individual. Rough: These stones often have jagged surfaces. They emit very powerful, direct energy that gets to work quickly and efficiently.  However, these stones may be too harsh for some people, so tumbled or polished stones may be more suitable in this situation. Tumbled: These stones have been put through a process of tumbling with abrasive

A Crystal Message About the Healing Properties of Amethyst: “I clear the path for your divine self to come forth.  Shed your ego self and step into your divine purpose. It's time to live the life for which you were meant.” Common Healing Properties of Amethyst: Protects you against negative energies Blocks electromagnetic stresses Enhances motivation Relieves energetic causes of insomnia Enhance memory Promotes positive dreams and aids in their interpretation Assists with emotional balance Aids in receiving and interpreting Divine guidance Helps you become open to your intuition and psychic abilities Strengthens your metabolism and immune system energetically Enhances meditation Eases headaches (especially those caused by energetic blockages) Facilitates a connection with the spirit Aids in weight loss by addressing food-addiction and portion-control problems Heals and cleanses the mind, body, and spirit.   Colors: Pale lavender to deep purple Associated Chakras: Third

How many of these crystals can you identify using the rainbow of pictures given below? If you get stuck in the crystal quiz, you can find the answers at the end of this post. Even if you’re already a crystal whiz, you might enjoy the challenge. Enjoy!                                                                                         Tip: If you are unsure about any of the clues in our crystal quiz, take a look HERE and learn "How to ID Your Crystals When They All Look the Same." Ready to check your answers for the crystal quiz? A: Red Capped Amethyst B: Pink Cobaltoan Calcite C: Ruby D: Sputnik Aragonite E: Carnelian (tumbled) F: Carnelian (rough) G: Citrine H: Sunshine Aura Quartz I: Bumblebee Jasper J: Prehnite with Epidote K: Peridot L: Vesuvianite M: Stilbite with Cavansite N: Peruvian Blue Opal O: Cavansite with Stilbite P: Peacock Ore (Bornite) Q: Azurite (Nodules) R: Lapis Lazuli S: Chevron Amethyst

A Crystal Message About the Healing Properties of Red Pyrope Garnet: “I help you to stand in your power.  Feel the blood course through your veins and know that you are alive - you are here and now.  Feel your radiant self shine forth into the world.” Common Healing Properties of Red Pyrope Garnet: Stimulates vitality Aids sluggish digestion and increases your digestive fire Increases motivation Instills self-confidence and helps you shine your inner light Promotes spiritual ascension and growth Helps manifest prosperity and abundance Assists circulation of the blood Helps you recognize your personal power Regenerates energy for the physical body Promotes energetic & physical purification Enhances sexual energy   Colors: Deep blood red Associated Chakras: Root (1st); Heart (4th) Zodiac Signs: Capricorn, Aquarius, Aries Elements: Earth, Fire Companion Flowers: Bloodroot Companion Essential Oil: Ginger Companion Stone: Serpentine Common Origi

A Crystal Message about the Healing Properties of Blue Sapphire: “Listen to the messages of your ancestors…be open to receiving their wisdom and guidance. As you awaken spiritually, I will assist you in adjusting to the physical, mental, and emotional changes that may accompany your spiritual journey.”   Common Properties: Enhances communication with your spirit guides (especially Archangel Michael) Connects you with your higher self Facilitates the growth of your psychic awareness and intuitive abilities Promotes a connection with the energy of the stars Enhances your understanding of astrology Increases your acceptance of life occurrences as part of a universal plan Reduces the undesired physical sensations that often accompany spiritual ascension & awakening Colors: Blue, & Indigo Associated Chakras: Third Eye (6th); Crown (7th) Zodiac Signs: Virgo Elements: Air; Water Companion Flowers: Blue Star Amsonia Companion Essential Oil: Orange Co

A Crystal Message About the Healing Properties of Ruby: “Get in touch with your creative fire, your passion, your purpose. Allow me to motivate you to make the necessary changes in your life to better align you with your path and your soul's calling."   Common Properties of Ruby: Increases vitality Enhances motivation Stimulates Tantric energy Promotes the rising of the Kundalini Encourages the exploration of new thoughts and ideas Enhances feelings of passion (both in life and in relationships) Aids in opening the Heart Chakra Creates feelings of divine love Colors: Red, Burgundy, Magenta Associated Chakras: Root (1st), Heart (4th) Zodiac Signs: Aries, Leo Elements: Fire Companion Flowers: Rose Companion Essential Oil: Ginger Companion Stone: Blue Sapphire Common Origins: Thailand, Cambodia, Burma Notes: Ruby is a variety of Corundum. Wanna’ Get Science-y? Click Here to get information about the chemical composition, hard

A Crystal Message about the Healing Properties of Herkimer Diamond: “Open your Third Eye to see clearly for the first time. Mental clarity creates space for new thoughts, ideas, and beliefs. You are a spiritual being free from worry, doubt, and fear."       Common Properties of Herkimer Diamond: Facilitates astral travel Promotes lucid dreaming Allows access to your dream consciousness while you’re in a waking state Creates mental clarity Energizes the physical body Amplifies energy and intention Balances and aligns the chakras Helps spiritual people feel connected to their physical, earthly bodies Aids grounding and centering after intense spiritual work, meditation, etc. Colors: Clear, Gold Associated Chakras: Third Eye (6th), Crown (7th) Zodiac Signs: Libra, Scorpio Elements: Air Companion Flowers: Baby’s Breath Companion Essential Oil: White Sandalwood Companion Stone: Moldavite Common Origins: Found only in Herkimer County,

A Crystal Message About the Healing Properties of Moss Agate: “I help you listen to the whispers of the earth. I connect you with the flutter of fairy wings and the spirit of the forest.  Allow me to be your companion for earth connection and gentle grounding”       Common Healing Properties of Moss Agate: Facilitates a connection with nature (especially to the plant kingdom) Balance the chakras Promotes spiritual growth Helps to heal the physical body Instills confidence Promotes joy Relieves anxiety, worries and stress Enhances shamanic journeying Promotes intuitive knowledge (especially relating to herbalism) Colors: Deep hunter green swirled with white or occasionally soft blue Associated Chakras: Root (1st); Heart (4th) Zodiac Signs: Capricorn, Virgo, & Taurus Elements: Earth Companion Flowers: Irish Moss Companion Essential Oil: Vetiver Companion Stone: Rainbow Fluorite Common Origins: Montana, USA       Notes: Als

A Crystal Message about the Healing Properties of Blue Quartz: "I will guide you with gentle communication, encouraging you to express yourself creatively. Let go of your attachment to results and outcomes, and immerse yourself in the creative flow that surrounds you."       Common Properties of Blue Quartz: Helps you express yourself creatively Facilitates communication between you and others Connects you with your guides Aids in the analysis of your important life experiences Encourages forgiveness Helps you focus to overcome feeling scattered (mental clarity) Promotes happiness Calms you when you're feeling overwhelmed Promotes dream healing Enhances harmony Helps you to speak your truth Helps you acknowledge the things that bring joy to your life Enhances beauty (both inner and outer) Deepens meditation by expanding your conscious awareness and creating feelings of oneness and connection Enhances mystical experiences of all kinds Eases fear Colors: Lig