Mercury, the smallest planet in our solar system and the closest to the Sun, is named after the Roman messenger god and governs our communication, intellect, travel, and technology. It can influence how we think, express ourselves, and connect with others. Mercury governs the signs Gemini and Virgo, ruling over intellect, communication, and reason. Throughout history, it has been associated with numerous gods such as the Greek god Hermes, the Norse god Odin, the Egyptian god Thoth, and the Hindu god Vishnu. These gods mirror its influence on wisdom, travel, and harmony.
Mercury's symbol is represented by a circle (spirit) atop a cross (matter) with a crescent (mind) above. This suggests the integration of intellect, material reality, and spiritual awareness. It is associated with the element of air and the color silver.
Communication and Thought Processes
Mercury rules over how we think, learn, and speak. It influences our ability to process information, engage in conversation, and make decisions. Those individuals who are strongly associated with this planet often have a sharp intellect and quick wit.
Travel and Movement
Mercury affects both our physical travel and mental agility. It helps keeps us in motion and in flow. It also governs technology, commerce, contracts, and digital interactions.
Logic vs. Emotion
Mercury expresses itself logically and directly, favoring rational thought. It leans toward intuitive thoughts and practical communication. Aligning with this energy can help maintain your authentic voice and maintaining proper balance of the Throat Chakra.
Mercury appears to move backward in the sky three to four times per year. This sets the stage for a phenomenon known as Mercury in Retrograde and can affect our daily lives. You can expect misunderstandings, technological glitches, travel delays, lost items, business disruptions, and old issues brought to the surface. However, you can embrace this energy and look for the lessons. Slow down, reflect, resolve outstanding issues, practice patience and mindfulness, and refine plans are all ways to navigate this phase.
Some of our favorite crystals we love to work with for connecting with Mercury's energy are Shungite, Fluorite, Sodalite, Lapis Lazuli, and Dendritic Agate. They can assist in authentic self-expression, protection from EMF, and ensure safe travel.
Mercury teaches us that words and thoughts have power. It encourages mindfulness in communication, the pursuit of knowledge, and the ability to see multiple perspectives. We can navigate life with greater awareness, ensuring that our thoughts and words align with our highest intentions!
Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) is known for its calming effects, balancing properties, and spiritual cleansing abilities. It is a flowering herb native to the Mediterranean region but can be found in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, Eastern Europe, France, and Central Asia. The essential oil is distilled from the leaves and flowering tops, creating a rich, herbaceous, and slightly sweet aroma with earthy undertones.
Therapeutic & Energetic Qualities
Clary Sage is a natural antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and immunostimulant. It can relieve muscle spasms and can be incorporated in your favorite massage blend. Clary Sage blends beautifully with Cedarwood, Lavender, Bergamot, and Sweet Orange. Its calming energy can ease tension, mental fatigue, and uplift your mood by creating a balance between stimulation and relaxation.
How to Incorporate Clary Sage into Your Daily Routine
Clary Sage essential oil is a staple in our aromatherapy toolkit! Use it year round to support your immune system, relieve tension, and to cleanse the energy in your home. We love the notes it adds to our Clary Sage Mist Spray, Protection Mist Spray, Third Eye Chakra Roller Blend, Sacral Chakra Roller Blend, Illuminate Bath Soak, Shield Essence Hand Cleansing Spray & Oil Blend, Lemurian Light Oil Blend, and Lemurian Light Mist Spray.
Archangel Raziel is often called the "Angel of Mysteries". He is believed to be the guardian of divine wisdom, esoteric knowledge, and universal truths. His presence is associated with deep spiritual insight, intuitive understanding, and the unraveling of cosmic mysteries. His name means "Secret of God" in Hebrew, reflecting his role as the archangel who holds sacred knowledge.
Archangel Raziel can grant insight to those who seek higher consciousness, offering guidance in unlocking hidden truths, understanding sacred geometry, and working with the laws of the Universe. He is also associated with dream interpretation, past life recall (such as QHHT), and deep spiritual transformation. Work with him if you're drawn to esoteric teachings or if you're being attuned to Reiki or other energy healing modalities. He is often associated with the number 111, the color golden yellow, and the energy of the Sun, particularly sunrises.
Oracle or angel cards can be a great way to receive messages and advice from Archangel Raziel. Some of our favorite card decks to work with to receive angelic messages are The Angel Guide Oracle Cards by Kyle Gray, Angel Prayers Oracle Cards by Kyle Gray, Archangel Power Tarot Cards by Radleigh Valentine, and Archangel Oracle Cards by Diana Cooper. Start your day by using one of these card decks to bring in his divine guidance by stating an intention or asking for guidance.
Connecting with Archangel Raziel can be done through mediation or simply calling upon him for guidance. Crystals such as Phantom Amethyst, Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, Golden Mica, and Elestial Quartz can connect with his energy to enhance your intuition and deep your connection to universal truths.
In the book, Angel Prayers: Harnessing the Help of Heaven to Create Miracles, Kyle Gray offers this prayer as a way to connect and welcome in Archangel Raziel's energy.
"Archangel Raziel, the divine magician
Thank you for opening up my mind and heart to spiritual knowledge.
I feel so connected, knowing and understanding the universal laws, so that I can create the life that I deserve.
Thank you for blessing my aura with your intelligence, so I can understand myself and my life even more.
Thank you for reminding me of my spiritual function and purpose.
It's so good to travel through life with your knowledge. And so it is!"
Archangel Raziel is a powerful guide for those on a spiritual journey. His presence encourages us to seek higher knowledge, trust your inner wisdom, and embrace the mysteries of the Universe! Deepen your connection to him and unlock secrets that await you!
The abundance of the Universe is available to us at all times—the secret is to align ourselves properly so that it shows up in our daily lives. Remember, what you think is what you create, what you feel is what you attract, and what you imagine is what you become!
True prosperity extends beyond financial success—it’s about thriving in every aspect of life, from health and relationships to personal growth and goals. Where you direct your energy is where abundance flows, so take a moment to focus on what prosperity truly means to you. To invite more abundance into your life, consider incorporating these practices into your daily routine.
1. Adopt an Abundance Mindset: Shift your perspective from lack to abundance by recognizing and appreciating the wealth already present in your life. Create an environment that fosters joy, opportunity, and possibility.
2. Set Clear Intentions: Define what prosperity looks like for you—whether it’s financial stability, meaningful relationships, or achieving personal milestones. Clarifying your vision helps align your energy with your desires.
3. Incorporate Prosperity Rituals: Engage in practices that amplify abundance, such as lighting manifestation candles or creating a prosperity jar filled with symbols of wealth. These practices reinforce your intentions and help you align with the energy of success. The seven most powerful crystals for abundance are:
Aventurine - aligns you with your destiny
Carnelian - motivation and inspiration
Citrine – manifests success, joy, and financial growth
Emerald – heart-opening energy for wealth in all areas of life
Jade – good fortune, blessings, and harmony
Money Agate – attracts wealth and prosperity
Moss Agate – growth, stability, and abundance
4. Embrace Gratitude: Regularly acknowledge and appreciate the blessings in your life. Gratitude shifts your focus from what’s missing to what’s thriving, attracting even more positive energy.
5. Visualize Your Abundance: Spend a few moments each day imagining yourself living in prosperity. This practice programs your subconscious mind to align with your goals, making them feel more attainable.
6. Nurture Balance in Your Life: True abundance flourishes when you care for your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. A balanced lifestyle creates a strong foundation for success.
7. Use Positive Affirmations: Speak words of abundance into existence. Phrases like “I welcome prosperity into my life” or “Abundance flows effortlessly to me” reinforce a mindset of success and help dissolve limiting beliefs. Incorporate prosperous aromatics like our Abundance essential oil blend.
By incorporating these practices into your routine, you open yourself to the flow of prosperity, inviting abundance and fulfillment in all areas of your life. Set your intentions, trust the process, and welcome the wealth of possibilities ahead!
Obsidian is one of our favorite crystals for grounding, protection, and working with the Root Chakra! It is a striking volcanic glass known for its black sheen and powerful metaphysical properties. It is formed when molten lava cools rapidly, preventing the formation of a crystalline structure. This process usually occurs when lava comes into contact with water or air. The result is a smooth, glass rock that often has sharp edges when broke. Obsidian was historically used for making tools and weapons for its razor-like sharpness. It is found in various part of the world including Mexico, USA, Iceland and Japan.
Obsidian can be used to absorb and deflect negative energy, creating a psychic shield, thus making it an excellent crystal for empaths and energy workers. It can also bring buried emotions and subconscious patterns to the surface to confront and heal hidden fears and traumas. Obsidian has so many beautiful variations. Here are some of our favorites!
Silver Sheen Obsidian opens and aligns our Third Eye Chakra. It balances the analytical and intuitive sides of our brain and also heightens our intuitive abilities.
Gold Sheen Obsidian helps to release egocentric thoughts and judgements allowing for personal and spiritual growth.
Rainbow Obsidian shields your auric field by deflecting low lying vibrations and energy, especially important for empathic individuals.
Mahogany Obsidian works with the Root and Solar Plexus Chakras to encourage self-confidence and strengthen our resolve.
Snowflake Obsidian promotes introspection which makes this a perfect stone for meditation and intention setting.
Flower Obsidian's sweet, playful energy is not only grounding but opens your heart to allow for compassion and love to flow.
Obsidian is a powerful stone for transformation, protection, and deep healing. Its potent energy can help guide you toward clarity and strength!
Most crystal collectors have a crystal shape that they resonate with the most. The shape of the crystal they take plays a significant role in how their energy is perceived and utilized. One of the most powerful and universally recognized shapes is the sphere. It is not just a beautiful, polished form - it carries symbolic meaning and energetic influence that enhances meditation, healing, and spiritual growth.
The smooth and symmetrical nature of the sphere allows energy to radiate evenly in all directions. This makes it a powerful tool for balance, harmony and unity. Spheres can also represent and honor other beliefs and concepts.
Universe & Cosmic Energy: A microcosm of the Universe, embodying the infinite nature of existence. Although typically a tower or point is placed in the middle of a crystal grid, you can also use a sphere in the center place to amplify your intentions and attract Universal vibrations. Turquoise spheres' powerful energy grounds our intentions and promotes healing of the Heart Chakra.
Oneness & Unity: The lack of sharp edges or distinctions symbolizes interconnectedness and wholeness, making spheres ideal for group harmony and collective consciousness. Holding a crystal sphere in each hand during meditation heightens your spiritual awareness and encourages introspection. Scolecite spheres connect and align our Crown Chakra for a deeper connection to cosmic consciousness.
Timelessness & Eternity: Circles and spheres have no beginnings and no ends, reminding us of the eternal nature of the soul and the cycles of life. Energy and sound healing practitioners can utilize crystal spheres in their practice by placing them in their treatment room or sound studios. They can also be used to align and balance the Chakras. Phantom Amethyst spheres carry deep metaphysical energy to offer spiritual healing and enlightenment.
Crystal spheres are more than just aesthetically pleasing-they are powerful spiritual tools that promote balance, healing, and universal connection. They serve as reminders of the infinite potential within us all!
One of the most mysterious and highly activating crystals is the Prophecy Stone! These rare and powerful stones are found in Egypt’s Libyan Desert, in the same region as Libyan Desert Glass. What makes them truly unique is that they are a pseudomorph, meaning they have undergone a complete mineral transformation over time while retaining their original structure. The crystal’s form originates from Marcasite and Pyrite, but through a natural process, it has fully morphed into Limonite and Hematite.
Known as the crystal of the Seeker and the Transformer, Prophecy Stones carry an exceptionally high vibration that supports deep spiritual exploration. They can assist in accessing the Akashic Records, guide you along your soul’s true path, and encourage self-discovery through gentle yet profound transformation. Their deep energetic resonance makes them an ideal tool for energy workers, healers, and spiritual seekers looking to expand their awareness and connection to the quantum realm.
The Prophecy Stone is closely connected to the Third Eye Chakra, working to activate and balance this energy center. It enhances intuition, strengthens psychic abilities such as clairvoyance, and serves as a powerful visioning stone. Once attuned to its energy, you may begin to receive prophetic messages, insights, or flashes of higher wisdom. Sleeping with a Prophecy Stone under your pillow or mattress can facilitate astral travel, promote vivid dreams, and help you access messages from your subconscious mind or higher self.
Whether you seek deeper meditation, heightened intuition, or divine guidance, the Prophecy Stone holds profound wisdom and serves as a gateway to higher consciousness. Its transformative energy can lead you to powerful revelations, unlocking the mysteries of your soul’s journey and offering insight from the universe itself!
Our Heart Chakra or heart space is our energetic center of love, compassion, and emotional balance. It governs our ability to give and receive love, experience deep empathy, cultivate inner peace, and allows us to develop deep connections and relationships with others and our world at large. When our Heart Chakra is open and balanced, we feel a sense of harmony in our relationships and an ability to forgive-including self-forgiveness. When blocked, we may struggle with grief, resentment, loneliness, or feelings of fear.
Aromatherapy with essential oils can be powerful allies in healing, helping to release emotional wounds, invite in compassion, and restore balance. Here are our four favorite essential oils we love working with to support our Heart Chakra.
Rose (Rosa x damascena) is considered the queen of heart healing oils. It takes approximately 60,000 roses to produce one ounce of Rose Absolute! It has the highest vibrational frequency of any oil and is associated with love, beauty, and symbolic of ancient goddesses. It nurtures self-love, gently releases grief, and promotes heart-centered healing.
Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii var motia) is steam distilled from a grass that is grown across India into the Himalayan Mountains. Because of its sweet, soft rose-like scent, it is often used in cosmetics and fragrances. It calms the heart space, reduces stress, and promotes emotional stability. It encourages us to embrace change with an open heart and release emotional rigidity and is particularly helpful for those who have built up emotional walls or shields due to past trauma.
Lavender (Lavandula officinalis) is well-known for its calming properties, how it soothes emotional wounds, reduces nervousness, and releases fear. Lavender allows for forgiveness and acceptance to flow naturally.
Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata) awakens joy, passion, and emotional openness. It can dissolve feelings of anger, sadness, and rejection. Use this oil when working through heart break, significant personal loss or past trauma. A very small amount, 1 drop, is all that's needed as it has a very strong fragrance.
You can incorporate these oils in your meditation practice, in a salt bath, or in an aromatherapy essential oil diffuser. Our Heart Chakra blend also combines some of these calming and emotionally uplifting oils paired with a Rose Quartz crystal and can be placed over your Heart space with a carrier oil.
Morning affirmations are a practice that can improve your outlook on life. Using uplifting and encouraging words and phrases can move your actions, thoughts, and mood from a place of negativity and fear into optimism and love. Apply 1-2 drops of heart opening essential oils mixed with a carrier oil, such as jojoba oil, to your heart space while repeating affirmations such as "I am open to love" or "I forgive and release".
By using these essential oils with intention, you can support your Heart Chakra, release past wounds, and cultivate a deeper sense of love and forgiveness!
Venus, the second planet from the Sun, is known as the planet of love, beauty, harmony, and pleasure. It influences not just romantic relationships but also our values, aesthetics, and the way we experience joy. Spiritually, Venus serves as a guide to self-love, abundance, and deep emotional connections.
Venus governs the signs Taurus and Libra, ruling over sensuality, relationships, and creativity. It carries a deep appreciation for nature, stability, pleasure of the senses, diplomacy and the pursuit of deep, meaningful connections.
When Venus goes retrograde, it brings a time of reassessment in love, finances, and personal values. Old relationships may resurface and we may be called to redefine our worth and heal past emotional wounds.
As the planet of self-love, abundance and sacred feminine energy, Venus encourages Divine love and an understanding that love is not just external but also an inner journey of self-acceptance. It reminds us that we can view beauty as a spiritual practice by honoring aesthetics and art as sacred forms of connection with the Divine. Venus can also represent abundance and attraction by embracing gratitude and manifesting abundance through self-worth. It is closely associated with soft, warm energy of Rose Quartz and the healing energy of Emerald.
Throughout history, many goddesses have been associated with Venus. These goddesses represent a Divine connection with the cosmos.
Venus can be a guiding force of love, beauty, and Divine harmony. It reminds us that love is of the highest vibration and that love begins within ourselves and radiates outward!
Rhodonite is often referred to as the "crystal of compassion" for its ability to promote love, forgiveness, and emotional healing. It is believed to help release negative emotions such as anger, resentment, and jealousy, allowing for a more balanced and harmonious emotional state. Use this wonderful crystal for grounding negative energies, and to guide you to improve areas of your life that need improvement!
It is also thought to stimulate the Heart Chakra, encouraging self-love, self-acceptance, and compassion towards others. It will balance emotions, calming the nervous system and reducing stress and anxiety. Rhodonite removes self-doubt and promotes a more positive outlook on life. Placing Rhodonite over your Throat Chakra encourages authentic expressions from your heart space.
Rhodonite gently works to move stagnant and fear based emotions to a place of forgiveness. Choosing forgiveness in difficult situations can open space in your life for compassion and self-love. You are able to take control of your emotions and reactions instead of allowing the actions of others to determine your thoughts and feelings. It encourages personal and emotional growth through compassion for self.
Whether you are looking to enhance your emotional well-being, encourage self-love, or release emotions, Rhodonite can support you on your journey towards a more fulfilling and balanced life!
Water, one of the fundamental elements in many ancient philosophies and practices, holds a significant place in the realm of natural elements. It is associated with qualities such as emotions, intuition, healing, and purification. In ancient Greek philosophy, Water was connected and shaped by the Gods and Goddesses. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Water element is associated with the kidney and bladder, the winter season, and symbolizes flexibility and emotional resilience.
In astrology the Water signs, (Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces) are known to be emotional, empathic, and loyal. People born under these signs are believed to highly intuitive, nurturing, and sentimental.
The Water element is connected with the Sacral Chakra. This energy center located in the lower abdominal area, is related to freedom, creativity, flexibility, and joy. When our Sacral Chakra is aligned and balanced we can tap deep into the collective consciousness and express ourselves with creativity, desire, and innovation.
Archangel Gabriel, the "messenger", is closely associated with the Water element. He can be called upon for healing childhood traumas and for messages of hope and inspiration.
Crystals that vibrate with the Water element are Ocean Jasper, Celestite, Amethyst, Peach Moonstone, and Fluorite. They offer the ability to remove energetic blockages and help to circulate our life force energy throughout our chakras.
To tap into the energy of the Water element, you can engage in activities that promote creativity, heightened intuition, and compassion toward others such as Meditation, Yoga poses such as Cobblers Pose or Pigeon Pose, Breathwork, connecting with bodies of water in nature, and taking regular salt baths can help support the balance of this element. Also, ensure you are drinking clean water and your body is properly hydrated.
There are several sacred sites across the world where Water is revered, honored, and used in spiritual practices and ceremonies. Places such as the Ganges River in India, the Cenotes of Mexico, the Chalice Well of Glastonbury, Lake Titicaca of South America, and so many springs, waterfalls, lakes, and other bodies of water that have held deep spiritual significance throughout the centuries. In "The Healing Waters Oracle", Rebecca Campbell notes "All healers know that healing is a return to wholeness, so do the world's healing water sites attract us because in seeing their waters as sacred, we're really seeing ourselves as sacred, since we're largely made up of water." Using this card deck in your daily spiritual practice can help further your connection with the Water element and cultivate a sense of balance and harmony.
By understanding the properties and symbolism of the Water element, we can gain a deeper appreciation for its role in our lives and the world around us. Water is a constant reminder of the invisible forces that shape our existence and subconscious thoughts!
One of our favorite crystals to work with is Fluorite! We love it for its beauty, rainbows, and powerful energy. It's found all over the world, each region bring slight variations into the crystal's energy. Fluorite is most revered, among many other things, for those seeking balance, clarity, and protection.
Fluorite increases our focus, determination, and concentration. It connects us to the collective consciousness and our higher self bringing in an emotional brightness by calming chaotic emotions. Students, educators, writers, journalists, healthcare professionals, or anyone who needs to bring objectivity into difficult situations
Fluorite has so many beautiful colors and hues. Here are some of our favorites!
Yellow Fluorite helps us think more clearly and brings order to chaos. It will help you make sense of any contrary energy you may be feeling, by keeping you focused and helping you to remain calm. It connects the Solar Plexus and helps by balancing the Third Eye chakra, promoting self-expression and personal empowerment.
Green Fluorite is a wonderful stone for the Heart Chakra and for organizing your thoughts. When life feels chaotic and out of control, Green Fluorite will give you focus and serenity. It is especially helpful when personal and work relationships feel out of balance. Green Fluorite bridges the heart and mind, creating harmony between emotions and logical thinking.
Blue Fluorite is the most sought after color of Fluorite! Not only is it beautiful, it will serve as a beacon for your spiritual journey. It reveals knowledge and wisdom about your higher purpose and helps to align you with your Higher Self. Blue Fluorite resonates with your Throat Chakra by connecting you with your inner truth and true calling. It enhances communication and encourages the expression of pure, creative ideas, making it an ideal stone for teachers, speakers, and artists.
Snowflake Fluorite can help bring in calming and soothing energy, and is said to be helpful especially if you are struggling with emotional issues or stress. Its gentle energy helps to soothe an overactive mind, allowing you to release worries and regain clarity. Snowflake Fluorite is also believed to strengthen resilience, helping you navigate challenging situations with greater ease and confidence.
Petrified Root Brecciated Fluorite, also known as Silky Fluorite, is a rare find that contains organic fossilized tree remains that have transformed into crystal through a unique mineralization process. The plant's cell walls act as a template for crystalline structure and for beautiful Fluorite to form! It carries grounding and spiritual qualities, symbolizing transformation, resilience, and the deep connection between the natural and mineral worlds.
Watermelon Fluorite displays vibrant bands of green and purple. The green layers represent renewal, growth, and emotional healing, while the purple layers align the mind with elevated vibrations, supporting spiritual growth and expanded consciousness. Its uplifting and nurturing vibrations help to release stress, restore harmony, and encourage a joyful outlook on life.
Fluorite is a highly absorbent crystal and it is best to cleanse it on a regular basis. Our favorite way to charge and cleanse Fluorite is using Selenite. You can place. them on Selenite charging plates, into bowls, or in the glow of a Selenite lamp. Be sure to place Fluorite in your home out of direct sunlight-prolonged exposure may fade its coloring.
Whether you're seeking mental clarity, emotional balance, or spiritual protection, this gentle yet powerful crystal will invite a sense of peace, focus, and harmony into your life!
