Shantastic Shine: crystal of the week

Monday, March 2, 2015

A deeper look into Aquamarine

This week's featured Crystal is Aquamarine. It is also the beautiful light blue birthstone for the month of March.

Aquamarine is said to be a stone of courage. Its calming energies is suppose to reduce stress and quiet the mind, while harmonizing it's surroundings. Aquamarine also has an affinity with sensitive people. It can help them grow a tolerance of others and overcomes judgmentalism, giving support to those overwhelmed by responsibility.

Aquamarine was carried by sailors for many reasons. One is because it helps to clarify perception, sharpens the intellect and clears confusion. It is also said to be a talisman against drowning.

Aquamarine is useful for closure on all levels. Aquamarine promotes self-expression, soothes fears, increases sensitivity, sharpens intuition and opens clairvoyance. It is a wonderful stone for meditation. It shields the aura and aligns the chakras.

It is also highly protective during pregnancy and it helps to guard both mother and baby from harm and assists to prevent miscarriage. Other healing properties and areas would be for the throat, swollen glands , and thyroid problems.

It is best if worn or placed on eyes or throat for meditation.

Monday, February 9, 2015

Featured Crystal Spotlight : Tiger's Eye

Tiger’s Eye

Handmade by Shantastic Shine
Charged in LEO FULL MOON
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This week I have chosen to feature Tiger’s Eye as my crystal spotlight. Tiger’s eye is a very beautiful and more well-known stone in the crystal community. It has lovely bands of yellows, golds, and browns that vary from stone to stone. I have never seen two pieces exactly the same.

Tiger’s eye is not only beautiful but very calming as well as powerful. This stone aids in harmony and balance as well as aides you in releasing fear and anxiety. Tiger’s eye is also known for aiding in decisions and understanding by helping uncloud your emotions.

In the olden days it was traditionally used as an amulet against harmful curses. It helps block negative energies while building self confidence and strength of will. It also enhances creativity.

Handmade by Shantastic Shine
Charged in LEO FULL MOON
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I often keep tiger’s eye close by in all my studios and work spaces to help keep me calm , focused , and balanced while working on my creative projects.

Tiger’s eye stones are often found in South Africa but also found in Brazil, India, Western Australia , and even the USA. The meaning of the stones name is simple, the stone looks like the eye of a tiger or cat in some ways. Tiger’s eye also comes in a blue and red tone, all equally as beautiful with slightly different traits to each color.

Tiger’s Eye also helps with the solar plexus chakra with has powerful effects of “the will” or “ I can” in your daily existence. By carrying or wearing this amazing stone you will often be more active mentally and physically. It also helps bring out many psychic gifts and develop more earthly connections.

Tiger’s Eye is one of my personal favorites. I also use it in a lot of my handmade reiki and full moon charged and clensed crystal jewelry. Below are a few of my latest creations and more can be found in either of my shops. ( www.shantasticshine.com or Via ETSY)