February 22, 2024
February 20, 2024
One of our favorite essential oils to use in our Three Feathers Apothecary products is Frankincense. Its warm, woodsy aroma blends beautifully with a number of other oils and is complex enough to stand on its own. Frankincense is steam distilled from the resin of the Boswellia carterri trees found in Africa, India and the Middle East. Often referred to as "The King of Oils" for its historical use in sacred ceremonies, rituals and in holy temples, it helps create an atmosphere of reverence and peace. Its energetic and chemical components are invaluable for healing and supporting the body, mind and spirit.
Therapeutic and Energetic Properties
Frankincense is a natural analgesic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, skin regenerative and antispasmodic. It can be used to support your respiratory system, daily skin care routine, to improve sleep and for a boost to your immune system.
The nuances of its balsamic and slightly piney scent are deeply grounding and help to balance and connect you to your root chakra. As a tonic it helps to uplift, strengthen and restore vitality. It's a healer of emotional wounds and trauma and can support you through times of fear and instability. As a natural analgesic, it can be quite calming yet deeply clarifying. Using Frankincense in a regular meditation practice can connect you with higher realms such as the angelic realm and quantum consciousness.
How to Incorporate Frankincense into your Daily Routine
Enjoy the nourishing properties of Frankincense oil on daily basis!
You can find Frankincense in our Three Feathers Apothecary line.
Frankincense Single Note, Eclipse Manifestation Mist Spray, Lemurian Light Mist Spray, Lemurian Light Oil Blend, Winter Oil Blend, & Synergy Oil Blend.
February 15, 2024
The Heart Chakra is a sacred energy center and the gateway to bringing in and holding love and compassion. It is key to unlocking the true essence of our being by blending the energies of the lower and upper chakras and creating a harmonious flow of empathy and connection with all living beings.
What is the Heart Chakra?
The Heart Chakra, known as Anahata (meaning "unhurt") in Sanskrit, is the fourth chakra of the seven main energy points in your body. Located at the center of the chest, it radiates a vibrate green color, symbolizes compassion, emotional and spiritual balance, and to be free of judgement. It is associated with the air element, and is represented by a green lotus flower with 12 petals. The heart chakra resonates with the F note and 639 Hz solfeggio frequency. The best crystals to work with the Heart Chakra are Rose Quartz, Kunzite, Malachite, Rhodonite, Ocean Jasper, Eudialyte, and Pink Opal.
How Does the Heart Chakra Work?
The Heart Chakra opens and expands when we embrace love, compassion, and forgiveness. It allows love to permeate every aspect of our lives. When the Heart Chakra is in balance, we experience joy, inner peace, and a deep sense of interconnectedness with all living beings. We are also kind, gentle, and loving with ourselves.
The higher Heart Chakra or ascended Heart Chakra is located at the thymus gland. This represents unconditional Divine Love and working with both chakras in tandem can help nourish this energy center.
What Happens When the Heart Chakra is Blocked?
When the Heart Chakra is blocked, it can lead to emotional distress, and a sense of disconnection. This can manifest as feelings of loneliness, bitterness, and an inability to form meaningful relationships. Past trauma, in this lifetime or ancestral, can also block the Heart Chakra leading to distrust, inadequate coping skills, and repetitive poor relationships. We can become resentful and unable to give or receive love. The Heart Chakra can also become overactive and result in poor emotional boundaries, overcommitting, martyrdom, and difficulty controlling emotions.
How to Balance the Heart Chakra?
Fortunately, there are practices that allow love to flow freely once again. Engaging in heart-opening activities such as yoga, meditation, and breathwork can help release energetic blockages and promote a sense of harmony within. Surrounding yourself in the solitude of nature, listening to high vibrational music, and practicing acts of kindness also nourish the Heart Chakra.
Additionally, incorporating crystals that resonate with the Heart Chakra into your daily life can amplify the healing energy of the Heart Chakra. Essential oils such as Rose, Bergamot, Ylang Ylang, Frankincense, and Neroli can be used to assist in unblocking the Heart Chakra and bring in love and peace. They can be diffused in your personal space or applied directly with a carrier oil on the chest/heart space. These crystals and essential oils resonate with the frequency of love, assisting in the restoration of balance and emotional well-being.
A Reiki session is another great way to bring your Heart Chakra into balance. Reiki practitioners are able to assess the Heart Chakra for imbalances and make recommendations to maintain its integrity.
Embrace the Power of the Heart Chakra
Letting love in is dependent on you! Make sure to follow your intuition for need for self care, set healthy boundaries and work on ways to maintain a flow of love in everything you do!
Symbol:
Element: Air or Vayu - associated with our emotional balance and sense of joy
Color: Green - nature and tenderness
Location: Chest, Heart, Cardiac Plexus
February 13, 2024
Your Heart Chakra is your energy center for love, and it brings in the vibration of compassion, forgiveness, acceptance, strength, and unconditional love. When your heart space is open, you can easily give and receive love, however, sometimes it can become blocked or unbalanced if you're experiencing stress, grief, conflict, or trauma. Connecting with your heart can bring balance to your emotions and relationships and align you with the vibration of universal love.
Many green and pink crystals are amazing for heart healing, but these are our top seven when we want to open or heal our Heart Chakra!
1. Rose Quartz is always a popular choice and for a good reason! Rose Quartz is the stone of unconditional love and plus it's part of the Quartz family - a master healer. It is one of the most important stones for Heart Chakra work, as it opens that heart to all types of love—love of the self, love of family, love of friends and romantic love. The soothing energy of Rose Quartz fosters empathy, encourages forgiveness, and lowers stress and tension in the heart.
2. Kunzite strengthens the heart and is the Attunement crystal of universal love. It helps you understand others and deepens your emotions of empathy and tenderness. Kunzite’s calming, proactive energy clears emotional blockages and raises your vibrations to a higher spiritual level.
3. Malachite is the crystal of transformation and brings balance to the heart. Malachite is the guardian of the heart and facilitates the release of negative experiences so you can heal and regain hope. It is very inspiring, purifying, and compassionate, attracting love by opening the heart.
4. Rhodonite is a supportive crystal that helps to balance the emotions, attract love, and ease emotional pain. Place Rhodonite over your Throat Chakra to facilitate the expression of feelings from the heart so you can share it with others. It will also help improve areas of your life that need improvement and boost your self-love!
5. Ocean Jasper is an excellent healing stone that encourages feelings of joy and elevates your spirit! This is an excellent stone to help you if you need a "lift". As they help you to release negative feelings, you feel more optimistic and positive. Ocean Jasper is associated with the unconditional love that comes from lighting a fire in the Heart Chakra which promotes a higher consciousness.
6. Eudialyte has a lively, uplifting energy that helps us to embrace the fullness that life has to offer and to understand our value. Combining the power of green and pink healing energy, it also activates, clears, and settles the Heart Chakra for a profound sense of satisfaction, joy, and exhilaration!
7. Pink Opal offers a peaceful energy that is incredibly healing and balancing to the heart. It is one of the most powerful Heart Chakra crystals that's known to clear and calm the heart to bring a sense of love, peace, and hope. This is a great crystal for sensitive people and deepens your sense of compassion and empathy. It encourages you to release fear, worry, and anxiety.
Bonus! Heart shaped crystals are perfect for heart healing! Not only do hearts represent divine love, they also symbolize where our spirit lives. It holds the energy for our intentions, creative spirit, and emotions and also gives us courage and passion.
Anatomical crystal hearts represent love, health, and unity of life-the human heart is at the heart of life. They activate your heart’s energy to bring in love and light which brings in a pure and powerful vibration!
The Heart Chakra is the bridge between the spiritual and physical realms and your lower grounding chakras and higher spiritual chakras. It is also the center of your emotional well-being. When the heart space is fully balanced you are able to give and receive unconditional love, which manifests as compassion. Working with your crystals will help keep your heart open and resonating with the vibration of love! You can also learn more about Understanding the Heart Chakra on this blog post.
February 08, 2024
The Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, is one of the most important and widely celebrated holidays in many Asian cultures. It marks the beginning of the lunar calendar and in 2024 the Lunar New Year falls on February 10 ushering in the Year of the Wood Dragon.
The Dragon symbolizes good luck, prosperity and strength. The energy of this year is primed if you want to expand your horizons, start a new career or commit to a new relationship. The pathways are open for fresh inspiration and ideas.
The consciousness of Dragons is stepping forward at this time. They may be coming into your awareness as you meditate, out in nature in the forms of clouds or on rock faces, or you may find yourself dreaming about them.
These etheric beings are not to be feared. They are multi-dimensional beings that are protective and want to bring forth knowledge and guidance to further your spiritual awakening. They remind us that all is possible and it is in our best interest to move through life with courage and strength. Call upon their wisdom and protective nature when you're feeling unsure about a situation or need direction. They will not only show you the way, but empower you to do so with love.
The dragon is considered the ultimate symbol of Chi, or Life Force Energy. They are a symbol of good fortune, new beginnings, and mastery of the elements. When the dragon comes into your life, it is a reminder for you to move through life with honesty, courage, and strength. The dragon connects with the natural forces of Earth—fire, wind, water, and spirit, and serves as a great protector!
We love to connect with the dragon energy in meditation, through crystals, or with oracle cards. Dragon Blood Jasper, Black Obsidian, Serpentine and Hematoid (Fire) Quartz are crystals that vibrate and sync up to their abundance of knowledge of the universe and of the heart. Pulling oracle cards for an individual reading, particularly a set of Dragon oracle cards like Dragon Oracle Cards by Diana Cooper or Dragon Path Oracle Cards by Caroline Mitchell, is a unique way to channel into their energy.
By opening your mind and your heart to dragon consciousness, you'll gain ancient wisdom and self-confidence that will help to illuminate you on your own spiritual path!
February 06, 2024
Have you ever wondered why the energy of the crystals from the Tucson Gem and Mineral show is so amazing? Tucson sits along a ley line in the center of several mountain ranges amplified by the four cardinal elements in the land making it a powerful energetic vortex. This energy is increased by the vibration of the crystals at the gem show each year.
This interconnectedness raises the vibration of the crystals! We even built our own crystal grid before the first day of the gem show to amplify the energy, tune into the energy of the land, connect all of the crystals, and to set our intentions for our trip. We then cleanse and Reiki all of the minerals we bring home.
Tucson was a whirlwind of a trip, but we wouldn’t change a thing! Navigating the shows, prepping crystals, hosting live sales, and packing takes a lot of effort and long hours, but our AR Team (Laurie, Djuro, Lauren, Christine) worked so hard and had fun doing it. We are so grateful to have the opportunity to connect with vendors from all over the globe and hand select minerals from the largest gem show in the world (and share it with all of you!). There’s truly nothing like it!
Typical Day at the Gem Show
We're so grateful for all of you that followed us in Stories or joined our Live sales. We loved connecting with the crystals, of course, but also with all of the people from around the world, many small family businesses like us, who are just as passionate about crystals as we are. We can't wait for you to see our new crystal beauties so stay tuned! You can also see more behind-the-scenes of our 2024 trip on Instagram (open in mobile).
The beauty of the crystals, desert, and connection truly filled our hearts with so much love. Until next year, Tucson!
February 01, 2024
February's official birthstone is Amethyst. It's a well-known crystal and often times one that people include in their collection, especially as they're just beginning their crystal journey. Its rich purple hue makes it a natural stress reliever and can be used in spaces or situations when you need to bring in a calm or protective energy. Amethyst offers clarity, balance, and harmony, and its peaceful, blissful energy makes a great addition to your bedside table or under your pillow for a good night sleep.
Amethyst vibrates with the energy of the Violet Ray and can be an integral part of your practice if you're seeking spiritual growth. It vibrates at a high frequency and can assist in accessing a higher consciousness and higher realms. It surrounds you in a shield of Light and is important for Lightworkers and energy healing practitioners to incorporate in their practices. Wearing Amethyst as jewelry or carrying pocket stones can bring this protective energy close into your energy field and foster feelings of peace and safety. Because Amethyst is so protective and shielding, it's necessary to keep it cleansed and charged. Routinely smudging with sage, under the Full Moon, or using sound vibrations from a singing bowl or drum can keep your Amethyst positive and bright with energy.
For those seeking to develop their intuition, it opens up your Crown and Third Eye Chakras. If the Third Eye Chakra is blocked you may experience difficultly with decision making, negative thought processes, or nervousness. Opening up or unblocking your Third Eye Chakra can help you clearly navigate challenges, receive inspiration, and promote an optimistic perspective.
Check out our large collection of Amethyst crystals, carvings, and jewelry to see what resonates with you!
January 30, 2024
Reiki is the cornerstone of Angelic Roots. It is in alignment with our beliefs that the connection of body, mind and spirit contributes to the overall well-being of a person. Several of our Angelic Roots employees are trained in Reiki and it is used on a daily basis here in our shop, working with crystals, used in our apothecary and infused it into our space. Many customers who visit our shop comment on the special energy they feel the minute they step into our space. And yes, the crystals are in fact part of that but it's also the care, attention and Reiki we infuse into them!
What is Reiki?
Reiki is an ancient Japanese energy modality, when translated means "universal life force energy". The word Reiki is composed of two Japanese symbols: Rei and Ki. "Rei" is defined as the Higher Intelligence or Universal Energy that guides the creation and functioning of the Universe. "Ki" is defined as life force energy. This energy also known as Chi travels through our physical bodies as well as our energetic fields. When the flow of energy is disrupted or blocked, it can lead to the development of physical, mental or emotional issues. Using the laying of hands or light touch, Reiki can restore your Chi, unblock chakras and remove energetic cords and disturbances. Reiki practitioners train with a Reiki Master Teacher through a series of attunements, education and practice.
Reiki Shares and Community Reiki are an important part of the Reiki experience for new practitioners. It's an opportunity to deepen their practice with other practitioners, receive support and ask questions. Reiki is not limited to human beings! It can be safely used on pets, food, water, plants, crystals and other physical items.
What Should I Expect in a Reiki Session?
Reiki is a fully clothed, comfortable experience. You'll likely lay on a massage table but Reiki can be done on a mat on the floor or in a chair. Light touch and different hand positions are used in the session to unblock, shift and move energy. Your practitioner may incorporate healing frequencies/tunes, sound vibrational instruments, crystals and aromatherapy into their sessions. Each person will have a different experience because the practitioner tunes into their intuition to guide them in the process. You can expect to feel relaxed, sleepy, have lucid dreams, feel "tingles" or become emotional or tearful at times. Reiki is not only aligning Chi and Chakras but it is also releasing energy that is no longer serving you. It's important to refrain from alcohol or drugs prior to your session. Your practitioner may give you some recommendations for after your session such as drinking plenty of clean, pure water, eating fresh fruits and vegetables, or working with a specific crystal or essential oil.
How can I experience Reiki?
We have several Reiki practitioners here at Angelic Roots with varying schedules to meet your needs. We also offer Community Reiki each month where you can experience Reiki in one-on-one sessions with practicing students of Laurie Rodic, our Reiki Master and Instructor. You will be treated alongside others in a discrete and a peaceful communal setting under the guidance of Laurie. Community Reiki is perfect for those who are curious about Reiki or looking for affordable options.
How do I become a Reiki practitioner?
If you feel called to Reiki, want to deepen your spiritual journey or have the desire to share healing energy with others, you may want to consider becoming a Reiki practitioner. Laurie Rodic, Master Reiki Teacher, recommends a consultation with her to discuss your desire to learn this life changing modality. Reiki certification is best experienced through a series of in person attunements and training when it is right for you. Classes are typically offered several times throughout the year.
Reiki is a beautiful experience for the practitioner, student, and client, and can open up the pathways on your spiritual journey!
January 25, 2024
The Full Moon is a time of heightened energy and intensity, and a powerful time to work with the moon cycle to let go of what no longer serves you. The Moon shapes how we track and understand time, it rises every day bringing in the night, it controls the tides, it affects our energetic fields, and it reminds us to go with the flow. Its strong, powerful, feminine energy brings in wisdom, illusion, intuition, and spiritual connection. When you attune yourself to the Moon's vibration, you activate your inner power and enlightenment!
When a Full Moon arrives it will illuminate thoughts, patterns, habits, relationships, and clutter that you are ready to let go and allow you to see things more clearly in the light. This is a time of endings, release, and renewal. Tune into and harness this magical energy with a Full Moon Releasing Ceremony!
Within three days of the Full Moon, allow yourself to release and let go of what no longer serves you with a Full Moon Releasing Ceremony. Her energy will guide your body, mind, and spirit back into alignment, purifying your thoughts and emotions.
Tools:
Prepare a sacred space to perform the ceremony. You should have a view of the full moon so its light can shine on you. If you’re called to, you might lay out some crystals. You may choose to incorporate Moonstone into your ritual, and you will feel a deeper, magical connection with the moon!
Smudge your space by burning sage or palo santo. Close your eyes and imagine a bright, healing light washing over you, cleansing away any darkness or negative energy.
With your eyes closed, go within your heart space, and set your intentions. You can place your hands over your heart and ask your higher self, “What is no longer serving me? What do I need to release?”
Open your eyes, pick up your journal, and at the top of the page write: ‘’I release…” Start writing without thought, just allow your mind to write freely from all of your bodies—physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Keep asking yourself, “What do I need to be free from?” When you’re finished, date and sign the page.
Close your eyes again, connect to your heart space, and repeat ‘’I now let all of this go as it no longer serves me, and it is so.”
Open your eyes and set a flame to the paper. Watch it burn and see the smoke rise to the universe, taking your intentions away with it.
Light a candle to represent the light of your intentions and the spirit of your truth. Finally, complete the ritual with a meditation.
January 23, 2024
Pendulums are divination tools used in spiritual healing that can be used to answer questions or help detect an energy blockage in the body. A pendulum is any object which has a string or chain attached to it and swings back and forth or in a circular motion.
Programming a Pendulum
There are many ways to use a pendulum, the most common is communicating with your spirit through your guides or higher self by asking questions. The pendulum acts as a receiver and transmitter, from your higher consciousness, guardian angels, and spirit team.
Your pendulum will need to be programmed the first time you work with it. Start by keeping your pendulum close for a few days so that it can soak up your energy. Next, relax, clear your mind, and connect with your pendulum by holding it close to your heart.
Programming your pendulum establishes cues for “yes,” “no,” and “maybe.” Using the hand that feels most comfortable, hold the pendulum between your thumb and index finger with your elbow slightly bent. Next, decide and demonstrate which cues represent “yes,” “no,” and “maybe,” for example, side-to-side, front-to-back, clockwise, or counterclockwise. Once your pendulum is programmed, verify the cues by asking it questions you already know the answer to. If the answers are not accurate, your pendulum will need to be reprogrammed.
Answer Questions with a Pendulum
When working with your pendulum, tune into your intuition and allow the natural vibrations of your body to move through your hand to the pendulum so it can show you the answer by amplifying the subtle vibrations from your subconscious, causing the pendulum to swing. Ask a question that can be answered with a “yes” or “no” response and observe the cue. Once you’re ready to move on, clear your pendulum by placing it in your opposite palm.
You can also use a pendulum mat to practice communicating with your pendulum. When you bond with your pendulum and a mat, used together they can help you connect more powerfully and clearly with your unconscious self. Keep your pendulum in a safe place when it’s not being used.
Detect Energy Blockages with a Pendulum
Pendulums pick up on subtle vibrations and move in the direction of energy around us through the process of dowsing. When you hold a pendulum a few inches over the Chakras, or energy centers in the body, it will begin moving when it detects the flow of energy during a body scan. Use your pendulum as an extension of your hand for Reiki, Chakra balancing, and aura cleansing and observe how the pendulum is swinging to help you determine the energy work to be done.
January 18, 2024 2 Comments
In numerology, each number has a unique vibration and meaning, and these vibrations can influence the year's energy. 2024 is the year of 8! We get this number by adding up the numbers for the year: 2 + 0 + 2 + 4=8. This powerful number can manifest into a year of abundance, expansion, balance, success, financial prosperity, growth and development. Because the energy of the number 8 is strong and intense, it can sometimes be challenging to manage. For example, financial success and material abundance can sometimes lead to greed and selfishness, creating problems in relationships. If we don't have the proper tools to balance our work and personal lives, this can lead to burnout and exhaustion. Respecting the flow of abundance to you and staying in alignment with your core values, will keep you from falling into these traps.
The Angelic Number 8 also represent Karma - the Universal Spiritual Law of Cause and Effect. This will be a year in which we reap the fruits of what we have sown. So if you put forth effort, hard work, integrity and honesty, you will reap success and abundance in 2024. Angel Number 8 reminds you to be grateful for the blessings in your life and encourages you to step into your power and use your unique skills and talents for the higher good.
Everyone also has access to their own unique personal year number. This can be calculated by formula:
1. Start with your birthdate.
For example: October 6 or 10/6
2. Reduce the day and month to two single digits by adding them together.
1 + 0 = 1 0 + 6 = 6
3. Now add the remaining single digit numbers to the current universal year number.
1 + 6 + 8 = 15
Take 15 and simplify it to a single digit number.
1 + 5 = 6
4. Your personal year number is 6.
Year 1: New beginnings, independence, rebirth
Year 2: Focused on balance and partnership, patience, harmony and cooperation
Year 3: Fast paced year focused on communication and creativity as well as socializing and celebration
Year 4: Hard work focused on building foundations and a year of breakthroughs and challenges
Year 5: Lots of changes and new experiences that test your relationship to freedom
Year 6: Centered on healing, relationships, love, family and home life
Year 7: Inward focus/introspection, knowledge gathering on your spiritual journey
Year 8: Developing your personal power, achievements and financial success
Year 9: A year of endings and reflections, looking back to the past nine years and looking forward to your future
It's helpful to keep a year long journal focused on your personal year and the vibration of the number 8. You'll be surprised at the synchronicities and the magic that unfolded by the end of the year!
January 16, 2024
Garnet is the official birthstone of January and associated with the astrological sign of Aquarius. It brings passion into your being. Not just love, but passion for life, creativity and spirituality. It fosters self-confidence and gives you inspiration, whether you're working on an important project or starting a new job or school. Those with birthdays in January aren't the only ones who can benefit from the beauty of Garnet. It works with your Root Chakra to stoke your inner fire and ground you to Earth's energy.
Working with Garnet to improve any relationship, whether it's love, family or business, can remove blind spots and negativity so you are able to see your own personal truth and worth. If you're trying to manifest your heart's desire, incorporate Garnet in a crystal grid. The red ray of life force energy helps to bring your desires into your reality so you can manifest your hopes and dreams. Tune into Garnet's energy, your heart space, and your higher consciousness to bring in what you want to create!
Check out our amazing collection of Garnet crystals and jewelry if you are celebrating a January birthday or if you feel called to work with its beauty and magic.