©Lyn Lomasi; Owner|Ordained Shaman atIntent-sive Nature &Brand Shamans Content Community LLC

Welcome to the sacred path of honoring and venerating your ancestors—a timeless tradition that not only connects you to your roots but empowers your present and shapes your future. In this mystical journey, we'll delve into the profound art of ancestor veneration, guiding you on how to build an altar and cultivate a daily practice that connects you with your lineage and manifests an abundant life. Let us walk this transformative path together and embrace the wisdom of those who came before us.

Conclusion: The Sacred Tapestry of Ancestor Veneration

As we venerate our ancestors, we weave the threads of our past, present, and future into a sacred tapestry of love, wisdom, and abundance. By embracing this practice, we empower ourselves to manifest an abundant life—a life enriched by the legacy and blessings of those who came before us.
Let us continue this timeless tradition, fostering a deep connection with our lineage and inviting the radiant wisdom of our ancestors to guide us. May the altar of veneration be a beacon of hope, love, and prosperity in your life and in the lives of generations to come. Venerate your ancestors, honor your lineage, and manifest a future overflowing with blessings and abundance.

©Lyn Lomasi; Owner|Ordained Shaman atIntent-sive Nature &Brand Shamans Content Community LLC

Manifesting your desires is a journey that can be deepened and intensified with the use of incense during meditation. Beyond its aromatic allure, incense carries an ancient mystique, a bridge between the tangible and the spiritual. In this guide, we'll explore the art of incorporating incense into your meditation practice, igniting the flame of manifestation within you and setting forth a path to an abundant life.

While manifesting can be  possible with or without incense, many enjoy the added intent and vibe that comes along with burning incense. There are so many varieties available, some even made specifically for manifesting certain things. If you wish to manifest healing, abundance, harmony, clarity, money, clients, or something else, you may want to try incense with your meditation manifestation.

Conclusion: Your Aromatic Path to Abundance

Incense is more than just aromatic smoke; it's a vehicle of energy, a conduit of manifestation. As you tread this aromatic path, you align your intentions with the universe's grand design, beckoning abundance and fulfillment into your life.

Inhale deeply, let the fragrant wisps carry your dreams, and manifest the abundant life you deserve. Your destiny is not a mere chance—it's an intentional creation, and incense can be your magical brushstroke on the canvas of life. Take charge, meditate, manifest, and embrace the sweet scent of success.

Hey, magical beings! You’re on the receiving end of some unwelcome vibes, huh? All is safe! Why? I've got just the spell for you. With a flick of the wrist and a sprinkle of sass, you can send  all unwanted energies right back where they came from. Get ready to channel your inner conjurer and let's dive into this fast and fabulous Return to Sender spell.

Before starting, it's important to remember that magic should always be used responsibly and with good intentions. The purpose of the Return to Sender spell is to redirect negative energies or unwanted influences that may have found their way into your life. So, proceed with caution and ensure you're on the right magical track.

What You'll Need:

1. A small mirror: Reflect back those negative vibes like a boss!
2. A black candle: Symbolizes protection and banishment.
3. A pinch of ritual salt: Good old salt, purifying and cleansing.
4. A slip of paper and a pen: To write down the unwanted energy's source.
5. Your authoritative intention: You're in charge here, so know, not just believe in, your magical prowess!

Step-by-Step Spell Guide:

1. Find a quiet and comfortable space to work your magic undisturbed. Light your black candle and let its flickering flame set the mood. Remember that if you don’t have black, white can take the place of any color with the right intentions.
   
   
2. Take a moment to ground yourself. Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and visualize a protective barrier surrounding you. Imagine yourself as a strong, confident Conjure, ready to command the forces of the universe.
   
   
3. Take your small mirror and hold it in your dominant hand. Face it towards you, reflecting your own image. This action empowers you as the conductor of this spell and establishes your dominance over all unwanted energy.
   
   
4. On the slip of paper, write down the source or the nature of the energy you wish to return. Be very specific and concise. Channel your inner wit and be as creative as you like!
   
   
5. Place the slip of paper face down on the mirror, ensuring secure positioning.
   
   
6. Sprinkle a pinch of salt on top of the paper, visualizing the salt's purifying properties as it surrounds and neutralizes the unwanted energy.
   
   
7. Now, it's time to seal the deal! Hold the mirror with the paper and salt in front of you. Take a deep breath, and with an authoritative and confident voice, say:
   
   "Unwanted energy, you've overstayed your welcome. Return to your source, for I reject your presence. By the power of this mirror and my intent so true, I send you back, no longer mine to subdue!"
   
   
8. Visualize the energy being sucked away from you, flowing back along with your words, traveling through the mirror, and returning to its source. See it fading away, leaving you feeling lighter and freer.
   
   
9. Gently blow out the black candle, symbolizing the banishment of the unwanted energy.
   
   
10. Take a moment to ground yourself once again, feeling the renewed sense of protection and peace.
    
    

Voilà! You've just rocked the Return to Sender spell like a true magical maestro. Just remember, my mystical friend, that energy has a way of bouncing around the universe, so make sure your intentions are pure and your actions align with the greater good. Karma is watching and will not forget. 

Keep in mind that no spell is foolproof, and sometimes unwanted energies may persist. If that happens, it might be a good idea to seek guidance from a professional practitioner, such as a Shaman, BabaYaga, Conjurer, etc. 

(*Crystal and magic interpretations are for informational purposes only. Please do your own research. Individual results, beliefs, and spell usage may vary. We are not responsible for your use, misuse, or interpretations of any magic-related info or products. Be safe and be wise.)

Consider Your Goals

Before writing in your blessed money manifest journal, think about the goals you have regarding money. Write down all of those goals elsewhere. One goal list might look something like: buy new car, buy a house, save $22,222, pay off all bills, have secure work or clients constantly coming in, and have more than enough money to maintain and save every month.

Write All Of Your New Phrases Into Your Blessed Money Manifest Journal

Once you have rephrased all of your goals as detailed and accurately as possible, write them all down in your blessed money manifest journal. If they go together, write them together. Otherwise, give them each their own section. Feel free to elaborate as much as is needed in order to get the point across, even if some goals end up being a paragraph, rather than a sentence. It is better to include too many details than not enough when it comes to manifesting.

Then again, including way too many details could block a manifestation as well. Use your intuition and better judgment to decide what makes sense. For instance, saying something like "Thank you for the million dollars I magically found on my doorstep after going grocery shopping and spending my last hundred dollars after my car got towed" is a bit too much detail. Trust the universe to bless you  and align you properly with everything you need. Know that it will happen in whatever way is needed at the exact appropriate time needed.

Tips For Best Manifestation Practices

Goals and plans can change or grow over time. Be sure to update your goals and add more in your blessed money manifest journal as often as you need to. When manifesting, you have to KNOW that you will be blessed with what you need. Therefore, once you write the manifestation down, don't overthink it or overly focus on what was written. It's great to take actions toward the goals. But in doing so, know that it will work in your favor. When you know a fact, it just is. You don't worry or talk about it all the time. Therefore, live as if your manifestations are a fact. When done correctly and with good intentions, you will see your manifestations coming through easily and effortlessly. When you are properly aligned, the universe will bless you accordingly.

When browsing healing gemstone jewelry, you may be wondering whether it's considered fine or costume jewelry. But to get to that answer, you must know what defines each type of jewelry. Here is how to tell if gemstone jewelry is fine or costume.

What Is Costume Jewelry?

Costume jewelry refers to any type of jewelry that is made of cheaper, often lower quality materials. This usually refers to jewelry made from acrylic and other plastic beads, plated metals, simulated or fake gemstones, and other lower budget materials.

What Is Fine Jewelry?

Fine jewelry is generally made from genuine metals, gemstones and other precious or semi-precious materials. This could be genuine gold or silver and any type of natural crystals or gemstones (quartz, marble, kyanite, sapphire, diamond, amethyst, and so on).

Is My Healing Gemstone Jewelry Costume Jewelry or Fine Jewelry?

Consider the materials of each individual piece of jewelry when you determine whether it's costume jewelry. If the jewelry piece is made up of all or mostly precious or semi-precious gemstones and few to zero cheaper materials, then by nature it is fine jewelry. However, if the piece is made up of mostly cheaper materials (like plastic or plated metal) and maybe just one to a few gemstones, it is most likely costume jewelry.

Gemstones in healing jewelry are usually precious or semi-precious. Look at the ratio of semi-precious or precious material compared to that of lower grade materials. In general, if the amount of higher-grade materials outweighs the lower grade ones, it is fine jewelry. However, if the lower grade materials are greater, then it might be costume jewelry. But it can get trickier here because some gemstones can be quite expensive and raise the value of the piece. Defining between costume and fine jewelry requires knowing the materials used and their value.

Why Choose Higher Quality Gemstone Jewelry Over A Cheaper Costume Style?

This can be a personal preference. But it can also be a matter of quality. Usually, fine or designer jewelry will be of higher quality. You can often recognize this in the price. If healing gemstone jewelry has a higher price than you expected, in many cases this is due to the cost of the quality materials used to make the item. The higher quality the materials are, combined with the expertise of the artisan, the more likely your piece is to last longer.

Costume jewelry can be a more affordable choice but you do often get what you pay for. Therefore, a lower price tag might mean it doesn't last as long. Both styles of jewelry have their place. But if you are looking for fine jewelry, many styles of healing gemstone jewelry do fit within that category. If you are trying to understand and compare materials, ask the seller if possible.

At our family store, Intent-sive Nature, we strive to create and sell only quality items and are open to all questions and feedback. Feel free to comment here, any of our social media accounts, or use our contact form.

1. Enhance Your Divine Energy

Some wear waist beads with specific gemstones and bead colors to help enhance their natural divine  energy. Charms and shells may also be used to make the waist beads even more powerful. Paying close attention to the materials used will help to enhance existing divine energy.

2. Weight Loss And Management

Historically, waist beads have also been used in weight loss, as well as management. The beads will move up or feel tighter if you are gaining weight, which can be inspiring toward weight loss actions. If the beads you wear are the newer, stretchy type, they may just stretch further but stay in the same place. When you lose weight, both types of waist beads will usually start to feel looser and move down lower on the belly. Wearing multiple waist beads may act as a corset and produce slimming results, especially when combined with specific crystals and gemstones.

3. Spiritual Protection

Protecting your own divine energy from various energies is a must. Many choose to wear waist beads for this purpose. The key to optimal protection is ensuring the beads are blessed and you've chosen ones with the correct materials for your specific intentions. Keeping the waist beads on can help to close off your energy from any malevolent (ill-intentioned) forces. 

6. Balancing Chakras

Inner healing is necessary to protect your soul. Balancing your chakras can help with this healing. It is also necessary for alignment and ascension. Choosing and wearing chakra waist beads can help with this process. Be sure to cleanse your waist beads regularly to keep them flowing with benevolent (good) energy.

7. Unique Style

Wearing waist beads that match your personality and style can also add to your overall aura and accent your wardrobe choices. The combination of extra aura energy and materials that flatter your specific mind, body, and soul gives you a unique style that is your very own and can't be matched with anyone.

8. Body Positivity

Going along with having your own your unique style, as well as weight management aspects, wearing waist beads can help with body positivity. Even if you aren't yet comfortable with your shape, looking at the beautiful jewelry can help you start feeling better about your midsection. Then, once weight management aspects start to set in and you get more used to looking at the area, your feelings about your body can start to change for the good.

Whether you choose to wear waist jewelry for the look or for health or body positivity reasons, as you can see there are so many benefits. You may start wearing waist beads for one reason and then gain all of those above and more.

We invite you to share in the comments all the reasons you choose to wear waist beads and what your personal experiences with them have been like.

Sandstone is often called the destiny stone, due to shamanic connections. It comes in a few natural hues. Blue sandstone has a unique cosmic look that can quickly elevate a jewelry piece - or even a soul on the ascension journey. Find out health benefits and spiritual reasons to add this beautiful blue stone to your collection.

Healing Benefits Of Sandstone

Blue sandstone is said to aid in healing cuts, wounds, and even broken bones. It has also been used to prevent and heal hair loss, help grow healthy nails, and aid in water retention issues. Rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul with this deep blue gemstone.

Using Sandstone For Mental Awareness

Those who have issues concentrating or focusing may find relief by wearing sandstone gemstone jewelry. Reminiscent of a galaxy, blue sandstone can help to stimulate the mind, enhance telepathic abilities, enhance focus, and even induce or enhance creativity.

Creation At Its Finest

Since creativity can be enhanced, in part due to increased mental focus, creative minds may enjoy making blue sandstone jewelry a must in their daily attire. Sandstone formation requires all major elements - earth, air, fire, and water. This makes it an expert at creation. It also clears the mind to make room for concentration and imagination.

Heighten Your Spiritual Journey

Historically, blue sandstone has been used by those on spiritual journeys. Because it can bring enlightenment and enhance divination skills, it has been used to enhance Shamanic and other spiritual experiences. Using blue sandstone during meditation can increase relaxation and focus, leading to more awareness. The energy of the cosmos is ever present in this alluring and balancing gemstone.

Properties Of Sandstone

Blue and other hues of sandstone can contain trace amounts of many different grains of sand. Clay, calcite, lime, silica, iron, quartz, feldspar, and hematite all may be present in sandstone, among other trace elements.

Some consider blue sandstone to be a necessary part of daily life, since it can be worn for its beauty, to go on a spiritual journey, or for the healing and health properties. Whichever benefits you choose this blue stone for, be prepared for it to be a dark horse in the gemstone world. While it is common, it is an often under-noticed gemstone, especially considering the many benefits to be had.

Oftentimes, spaces can collect negative energy. Just like spaces can do this, so can people. In order to avoid this, it is wise to cleanse, bless, and protect your home. One unique way to add protection is to use my special Lemon Ritual Salt.

Hexes And Negative Energies

A hex can be intentionally placed on you or you are simply collecting energies around you due to lack of protection. You and others can bring these energies into your home, especially if your space is not protected. Oftentimes, we can also bring these things upon ourselves with negative thinking or fear. If you are affected by hexes or negative energies, your energy or feelings may start to feel "off". If it is specific to your home, you may start to feel like you no longer want to be home or your feelings may be more negative when you are home.

Using Lemon Ritual Salt To Clear Hexes And Negative Energies

To use the lemon ritual salt for clearing hexes and removing negative energies, sprinkle it outside the doorway to the home, under couches and other seating, under beds, and under floor mats/throw rugs. It also may be used for any altar and ritual purposes where salts are usually used. If the energies are on a specific person, be sure the salt is strategically placed in areas where this person might walk over, sit, or sleep. As you place the salt, say a prayer or blessing according to your beliefs (Bonus prayer included at the end).

Why Does This Lemon Ritual Salt Work So Well?

You may have heard of traditional methods to use regular salts to protect the home, clear negative energies, and so on. However, this lemon ritual salt is not an ordinary salt. It is a custom handcrafted blend of salt that contains lemon to enhance the effectiveness. It also contains etheric healing and blessings done by me, an Ordained Healing Minister, Alchemist, Soul Therapist, and Shaman.

If you have ever heard of the lemon cleansing method, where you cut a lemon in half, fill it with salt, bless it, and place it strategically, this is somewhat similar but in my experience, much more effective and versatile. The reason it works so well is that it combines multiple proven powerful methods for clearing hexes all into one powerful blend, including the very powerful blessing and etheric healing placed upon it. It is also very simple to place and do, whether you are experienced in rituals or not.

You cannot get this elsewhere, as it is my own invention and energy. It's based on having high effectiveness blending those specific ingredients because of their individual uses.

BONUS: Prayers

You may use any prayer you are led to based on your beliefs. Here are a few simple prayers that can be modified to your specific needs or beliefs.

Prayer One:
Dear (God, Source, or Higher Self), I thank you for protecting myself, my home, my family, and all who enter this space from any entities who wish harm upon anyone. I thank you for clearing this home and all welcome here from any negativity or ill wills toward us. No enemies or weapons formed against us shall ever prosper. Amen.

Prayer Two:
To all my ancestors, known and unknown with pure intentions and my best interests at heart, I thank you for working on my behalf to clear this home of all malevolent forces and ensuring only benevolent forces are welcome. Asè. (Note: This prayer should be used by those already working with ancestors who have an altar up that is maintained. If you are not doing this yet, revert to prayer one or your own prayer).

Stay tuned for the next post on using this salt for enhancing self-love, friendships, happiness, and love.

Creating an Altar and consistently placing a Protection Ritual Candle on it is a very effective & safe way to practice spell working. It's important to use some type of Protection Ritual Spell to provide a foundational barrier to keeping unwanted hexes, malevolent energies & entities away!  Do this along with creating a magical Protection Shield to ward off not only physical vampires but those spiritual blood-sucking parasites as well.

If you’re needing some creative flare on how to use your Protection Ritual Candle in your Magical affairs, then keep scrolling down for some enchanting tips!

(3) Three Ways to Use a Protection Ritual Candle:


CARVE IT-- Carve a protection spell writ into your Protection Ritual Candle using a magical athame, the tip of a pencil or pen, a nail, or any other small pointy type object that can be used as a writing utensil.  Depending  on the size of the candle you can write something short & sweet, or re elaborate with concise detailed spell writing. Either way it's the intention & intensity of your own energy you put into your Protection Candle that is the most important & will perfectly yield your spell & ritual intentions forward.   


WRAP IT-- Wrap your Protection Ritual Candle in a torn off piece of brown paper bag. Your probably wondering what’s the point of that. Well, you can get creative in writing out a protection petition on it 3 times and then autographing your name. Or you may want to create a perfect personal protection sigil,–one you create yourself or one you find surfing the world wide web. After you've decided, decorate your Protection Sigil onto the torn piece of brown paper bag. Than, once your paper is to your likening you can wrap it around Your Protection Ritual Candle. CAUTION: I would only recommend this for candles that are housed in jars, we wouldn’t want to start anyyyyyyyy fires that we can't controllably put out!!!  However, if your altar is large enough, with a space for burning ritual elements in a fire-safe cauldron or container, then place your wrapped candle in there and let it burn baby, burn!!! Also an alternative would be to simply fold the paper towards you three times, setting your intention of Protection into each folded crease and placing it under the candle. Perhaps the candle is on a wax dripping spell plate, place petition underneath the plate to complete the ritual.


RETURN TO SENDER-- is a cool way to use your Protection Ritual Candle to reverse curses, hexes, unwanted spell works, or to get Karmic Justice. A simple way to do this is by using some  reversal oil to dress your Protection Ritual Candle with and placing it on your working altar. You can Also take a spiritual cleansing bath, light & place your Protection Ritual candle on the side of the tube. Through Visualization while in your spiritual bath look at the flame of the candle and see all negativity returning back to where it was sent from. If it is your own negativity see and visualize it falling into the bathwater. As you end your bath watch all the negativity go down the drain, leaving your space. Feel good and know all is well with your ritual spell work! Drip some of the wax of your Protection Ritual Candle onto a small piece of cloth you can fold, tie or pin to your clothing or even wear in your bra or pants pocket as a form of a Protection amulet. Allow the remaining Protection Ritual Candle to burnout on your working altar.

 Healing crystals are often used with Reiki practices for healing. Reiki crystals or Reiki stones can be used in combination with any Reiki treatment for added benefits. Many healing practitioners swear by the benefits of adding this to regular therapeutic treatments. While most effective when using a licensed Reiki practitioner, these healing techniques can also be used by individuals to help heal themselves.  Here are 8 benefits of Reiki crystals for healing.

Using Reiki Crystals to De-Stress and Control Mood Swings

One major benefit many say comes from this type of healing practice is stress relief. Whether a person needs to de-stress from a long day at work or another tiring situation, Reiki crystals are said to provide relief. Mood swings are a typical occurrence that may come along with stress and this is another area where Reiki stones may come in handy. Some of the stones used for this purpose  include quartz, agate, amethyst, green calcite, magnesite, and many more. 

Reiki Stones and Systemic Health 

Whole body health is extremely important to maintain. To do this, one must focus on every part of the entire system. Systemic reiki stone treatments usually consist of a combination of stones used in conjunction with reiki motions in order to heal the body as a whole. The stones used can often depend on desired results. But some stones that are good for systemic healing include citrine, fluorite, tourmaline, sodalite, rose quartz, aventurine, amethyst, magnesite, and others. Your Reiki healer will know what to select but if you are choosing your own, be sure to select those which either have multiple healing properties or those which complement each other to create a full body experience. 

Immune Strengthening and Healthy Sleep from Reiki Stones

There are several different types of crystals and stones used to strengthen immunity. These can be even stronger when used in combination with Reiki treatments. Bloodstone, calcite, magnesite, fluorite, agate, rose quartz, and several others  are often used in detoxification and immune boosting therapies for their cleansing and balancing properties. These same stones and others can also be used in creating and maintaining a healthier sleep pattern. When there is relaxation and a stronger immune system, some may find sleep comes much easier. 

Pain Relief with the Use of Reiki Healing Crystals

Whether dealing with pain on a daily basis or temporarily, many will still need to seek relief. Reiki healing crystals are said to help provide some relief in this area as well. A Reiki healer or oneself should use the closest chakra point to the area experiencing pain. Using healing crystals chosen for the specific type of ailment can help improve results. Malachite and bloodstone are some of the most common crystals used in Reiki pain relief. Some others may include white or blue lace agate, lapis lazuli, amethyst, and rose quartz. White agate has been used during the birthing process to help alleviate pain for the mother, as well as to put protection around the baby before, during, and after birth. 

Eliminate Fear and Gain Confidence Using Reiki Stones

Holding onto fears and having a lack of self confidence can be a huge roadblock in many areas of life. To help alleviate this issue, try using Reiki healing crystals. The amethyst is one of the more common crystals used for this purpose, as it can help create self-confidence, psychic awareness, visual clarity, and more. Another may be the rose quartz crystal for its calming and protective effects. 

Take Away Sadness Through Healing Crystals

One of the best ways to take away sadness is to create happiness. Golden-colored crystals are usually a great choice when it comes to Reiki healing crystals for relieving sadness. Some of these include gold itself, golden beryl, and citrine. All of these are good stones to choose for overall contentment, relief of sadness, happiness, and well-being of the mind. 

Open Up Your Mind Through Reiki Stones

Open-mindedness is important when navigating the obstacles of life. It is often tough for some to achieve this around certain topics or events. For help opening the mind try to choose crystals that offer insight, clarity, and openness. A good combination of Reiki stones might be citrine, turquoise, and amethyst used together. 

Use Reiki Crystals for a Purification Ceremony or Auric Sweep

Reiki crystals and stones are often given a purification ceremony before use. This is when the Reiki Practitioner will cleanse and purify the stones for a specific use. The benefit of purifying the stones beforehand is to create further efficacy. During an auric sweep, your Reiki master will take the crystals (usually after they’ve been purified) and do a sweeping hand gesture to sweep your auras of all negative energies. Both of these are great practices alone or in combination with any other uses of Reiki healing stones.

by Lyn Lomasi; Owner of Intent-sive Nature & the Brand Shamans network

If you draw the Ace of Swords card in the Universal Waite Tarot deck, what does it mean? Is this a good card to draw? What lessons can you learn from this tarot card reading?

DECK: Universal Waite Tarot Deck
CARD: Ace of Swords
POSITION: Upright

The Ace of Swords is a card of great power. This card indicates being ready to win a battle.

Drawing this card can indicate that you have had a recent breakthrough or burst of mental clarity. If you haven't, you will. This can help you to achieve a greater understanding.

A cloud will be lifted so that you can find the inner truth. This may be personal or it may be concerning a cause you are fighting for.

This is a very good time to act on your intuition, pursue new opportunities, seek goals, and stand up for what you believe in.

If you have been pursuing justice or challenges, prepare for a winning battle. You have the strength you need.

If you drew the Ace of Swords card in a deck of Universal Waite Tarot Cards, what did you learn? Tell us in the comments below.

(Card interpretations are general and can vary in personal readings, depending on each individual situation. Readings should be done by professionals for the most accuracy. These interpretations are meant for informational purposes only.)

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by Lyn Lomasi; Owner of Intent-sive Nature & Brand Shamans Content Community

When choosing and wearing your protection jewelry, it should be done with specific intentions in mind. There are certain procedures you may wish to follow and actions to take before wearing protection jewelry. Here are some of my best tips on cleansing protective crystal and gemstone jewelry.

Why Cleanse and Infuse Your Crystals and Gemstones Before Use

Before ever using or wearing your crystals and gemstones, it is important to cleanse them. This will take away any negative or unwanted energies that have touched the crystals or gemstones at any point. This also goes for your entire piece of jewelry. Objects can all take on energies from everyplace they’ve been. So, it’s a must that you cleanse your crystal and gemstone jewelry as soon as you receive it, as well as periodically to keep them at their best. Cleansing can also strengthen your crystals and gemstones and help them ward off more negative energy as you wear them. There are many methods for cleansing these pieces. Here are some of the simplest and most common methods I’ve used or seen in practice.

Cleanse Protection Jewelry with Sage Smudging

For this method, simply light the tip of one bunch of sage leaves inside a ceramic bowl and allow the smoke to surround your crystals and gemstones. This is called smudging. Try finding a place to do this where it’s well-ventilated and where the crystals or gemstones can be suspended above the dish enough to not be touched by the fire. This will remove all prior energies and refresh them for use. Some like to also include a meditation, prayer, chant, intent, or spell recited while the sage is burning to infuse the crystals and gemstones with a specific intent or usage.

Using Water to Cleanse Your Gemstone and Crystal Protection Jewelry

There are many methods for cleansing crystals using water. However, this can destroy certain crystals and gemstones. So, I generally don’t recommend this unless you know that the crystal you’re using can withstand it. Water is a natural cleanser, so if you use this method, simply place the crystals in water and gently rub them. Again, only do this with those you know are safe to place in water.

White Light Cleansing for Crystals and Gemstones in Protection Jewelry

If you are able to create white light, this is one of the best methods to cleanse crystals. It is also my personal favorite. It is very similar to prayer. To create white light, simply close your eyes and request of the universe (or whom you believe to be the creator) to create white light. Then, envision this light filling your entire body. Keep this energy with you and open your eyes, sweeping your hands in the proper direction to guide the white light toward the object that needs cleansing - in this case, your gemstone and crystal jewelry. As you do this, ask the universe (or your creator) to transform any negative energies within the gemstone and crystal jewelry into positive energy.  

Moonlight Cleansing for Protection Crystals and Gemstones

Using the energies from the full moon is my other favorite method for cleansing crystals and gemstones. All of mine get cleansed under a full moon before ever using them to create protection jewelry for myself or for the Intent-sive Nature shop. To do this, simply place the crystals, gemstones, or wearables on a flat container, such as a ceramic altar (which can also be charged and cleansed by the moon). Put them outside where the moonlight will shine directly on them. Leave them under the moonlight as long as possible. This can be done under any moon cycle, but the full moon is the strongest. Moonlight can both charge and cleanse the crystals and gemstones at the same time. This means it helps make them stronger, restores their original powers, as well as strips them of negative energies.

by Lyn Lomasi; Owner of Intent-sive Nature & Brand Shamans Content Community

Choosing and wearing rose quartz crystal jewelry for color meanings relies on intent. Every color has traditional meanings, but also may hold special meanings to the wearer. Below are traditional meanings and reasons some may choose to wear rose quartz crystals for healing, protection, and other purposes.

Crystal color meanings are derived from a variety of cultures and religions, including Christian, Pagan, Native American tribes, various cultures from India, and many other cultures and religions from all over the word, including non-religious people.

One thing that stands out in research over the years is that healing crystal color meanings tend to be the same or similar, regardless of country, culture, or religion. This makes sense since these crystals are a naturally occurring substance and therefore derive their energies and properties from nature.

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Why Wear White or Clear Rose Quartz Crystal Healing Jewelry?

White or clear crystals are often worn in healing necklaces and other jewelry for protection from evil or bad fortune. These rose quartz crystals can also symbolize purity, freedom, and innocence. These are great crystals to include in your daily wear fashion accessories. Learn more about these crystals in "White Crystal Meanings and Why to Wear White Crystals". 

Using Pink Rose Quartz Crystals in Everyday Wear

Many choose to wear  pink rose quartz  crystal jewelry for a calming effect. Pink crystals are also associated with peace and tranquility. It is also said that wearing pink rose quartz crystals can aid in the protection of children. Many pregnant women swear by wearing one constantly during pregnancy to protect the unborn.

Wearing Red Rose Quartz Crystals

Many cultures consider red a color of passion. Red rose quartz crystals are often used in healing jewelry when a person is seeking romance, dedication, devotion, and courage. Other reasons a person may choose to wear red crystal jewelry include resolving differences or conflicts, to gain independence, as well as to increase fertility.

Yellow Rose Quartz Crystals in Healing Jewelry

Many wear yellow healing crystals for the positive energy contained within. These crystals are said to help with being optimistic and alert, being a crystal that helps with brain power and positive energy. These crystals are often used when a person needs more energy and power to complete tasks.

How to Use Green Rose Quartz Crystals

Many associate the color green or dark green with money, wealth, and good luck. This is no different when it comes to wearing healing crystals. Green rose quartz crystal jewelry is also worn for renewal. This is a good crystal to choose for a good cleanse and refreshing of life or circumstances. These crystals can also be used in wearable money or abundance satchels and spells. Light green crystals hold the same meanings as the traditional or darker green colors. However, the lighter greens are also commonly used to aid in productivity, leading to success. These lighter green crystal shades are also used to help in healing from sicknesses.

Purple Rose Quartz Crystals for Healing Purposes

Choosing and wearing purple healing crystals is often associated with royalty. Purple rose quartz healing crystals are also used magic, psychic energy, and being intuitive. Many wear them when they need insight into a specific situation, in which they cannot find the answer themselves. They are also used to strengthen other crystals because of the magic energy. These can also help to soothe nightmares.

Indigo and Other Blue Rose Quartz Healing Crystals

Indigo crystal color meanings generally revolve around protection, while other blue tones can symbolize calmness. Indigo crystals are good to wear for both physical and spiritual wealth. Lighter blues, as well as traditional blue are often used to create a soothing environment and help avoid stress.

Silver Rose Quartz Crystal Meanings

Silver rose quartz crystals are often worn in healing jewelry when  person is seeking inner purpose. These have also been used when looking for truth, as well as in night magic. Silver crystals can be worn at all times. However, silver quartz is a good crystal to wear during night time activities, since it is even stronger during this time.

Orange Aura Rose Quartz Crystal Usage in Jewelry

Wear orange aura rose quartz crystals when seeking something from within. These crystals are most often used for renewal, inner energy, whole body psychic cleansing, insight, meditation, psychic guidance, spiritual guidance and awakening, as well as intuition. This is a good crystal to wear in daily jewelry when seeking solutions and answers.

Using Rainbow Rose Quartz Crystals for Wearable Healing

Oftentimes, those who have lost hope or just need more faith toward a specific outcome will choose rainbow quartz crystal jewelry. The rainbow rose quartz can not only aid in that area but is also good for balance as well as emotional and psychic healing. Wear rainbow quartz to keep faith and hope in mind all the time.

(*Crystal and magic interpretations are for informational purposes only. Please do your own research. Individual results, beliefs, and spell usage may vary. We are not responsible for your use, misuse, or interpretations of any magic-related info or products. Be safe and be wise.

Having a chronic illness like Fibromyalgia can be a very isolating experience. Many of us used to work and found a lot of our social life revolved around our jobs, whether it was getting together with the gang after work for drinks or volunteering with a workgroup for a community project. Often, a best friend was made at our jobs whom we would hang out with more frequently, and those sorts of friendships became treasured relationships to us.

After you become chronically ill though, you often have to give up working, and those relationships no longer exist, not even with the "best friend" that you made. How do you handle the loneliness that comes from that? We tend to not go out a lot in the first place, because of pain and fatigue, so without a reason to get together with former co-workers, there's now more reason to isolate ourselves than ever. It's depressing to know that you're no longer "part of the gang" and that you don't fit in anymore. It's even more depressing to know that your former friends don't even realize that they've shut you out. It's just the natural progression of you no longer being at the job, and nothing personal.

Reaching Out

But what happens when you try to reach out, to make plans, and people don't return calls? Or when people reach out to you, but you're unable to go, because their plans are too ambitious for you? I'd love to see people for coffee, but they always want to combine it with shopping followed by dinner and drinks afterwards, and that's too much of a day for me. Lunch and shopping, I can do that on a good day, but then I want to go home. And if it's a bad day, then I have to say no right from the start. And what happens if I start having too many bad days when friends want to get together? They stop calling, period. I am "too sick all the time" and no longer any fun to be with. It's easy to get depressed when this happens.

It's so frustrating when friends give up on you. I can't control my good and bad days. I have no idea when a good day is going to go bad. I can feel great in the morning and then start to go downhill by the early afternoon. I try to explain that to people, but they don't always understand how unpredictable Fibromyalgia can be. Sometimes it can change from hour to hour and even minute by minute. It's like going outside in changing weather and never being sure of how many layers you should wear. Will you be too hot, too cold or just right? And what do you do with all those layers if you don't need them?


There's also the other side of the coin though. What if your friends continue to invite you out, but you keep turning them down? Your reasons seem valid; you're in pain, it's too much of a hassle, the weather is too difficult, you're tired, or you just don't feel like it. It's easy to make excuses, but you also need to search the real reasons for saying no. Are the reasons you're giving valid? Or are you turning down invitations because of depression?

Signs to Watch Out For

How do you know if you're becoming depressed or socially isolated? Here are some signs to watch for:

• Being less motivated to leave your home
• Feeling more anxious or worried when leaving the house
• Declining invitations from friends or family to meet or attend gatherings
• Planning fewer social opportunities for yourself
• Ignoring supports when they reach out to you
• Seeing only negatives associated with social connections

If you recognize any of these symptoms, please see a doctor in order to be treated appropriately. If you want to be more socially active, but find your friends are not as available as they've been in the past, the following suggestions might be helpful for you:

• Volunteer with like-minded people
• Help out in an animal shelter

• Take up a new hobby
• Join a support group (in person or online)
• Join a Social Group in your City (look on Craigslist)
• Keep a journal - it can help put things in perspective
  

Loneliness can be hard to deal with, but with the right understanding and support, you can overcome it. Make sure you're staying in touch with people and not isolating yourself, and reach out to others if your friends have stopped reaching out to you. It's okay to move forward and make new friends. Listen to your body and do what's right for you. If you're feeling up to it, go out and make new friendships through volunteer work or so social groups. If you need to take a break from socializing, that's fine. Just don't fade into the woodwork. Remember, your presence is valued no matter how much of it you are able to give at any time. You are loved. And as I always say...


There Is Always Hope!

Pamela Jessen Professional Bio


Pamela Jessen lives in Langford, BC, just outside of Victoria. She is happily married to her amazing husband Ray and they are proud parents of 2 grown kids and three wonderful grandsons. She is a blogger who writes about Chronic Pain, Chronic Fatigue and Invisible Illness at pamelajessen.com She also writes for The Mighty, The UnChargeables and various independent publications.


In addition to blogging, Pamela is an active volunteer with the Patient Voices Network in BC. Outside of PVN, she has also done volunteer work for Island Health as a Patient Advisor, was on the Advisory Committee for Opioid Guidelines in Canada, and was a summer volunteer with the Downtown Victoria Business Association’s Busker Festival.

Pamela currently sits on 4 different committees:

• The Clinical Resource Committee for the BC Emergency Physician’s Network,
• The Laboratory Quality Council for Vancouver Island, BC
• The Oversight & Advisory Council for Patient Voices Network
• The Surgical Care Quality Measurement Group
  

Additionally, she is a member of the BC Patient-Centred Measurement Blended Survey Consultation Group. She is passionate about Quality Improvement and seeks out continual educational opportunities to learn and grow.

by Lyn Lomasi; Co-Owner of Intent-sive Nature & the Brand Shamans network

If you draw the Bones for Casting card in the Shamanic Medicine Oracle Cards deck, what does it mean? Is this a good card to draw? What lessons can you learn from this oracle card reading?

DECK: Shamanic Medicine Oracle Cards
CARD: Bones for Casting
SYMBOLIZES: Divination

Drawing the Bones for Casting card in a reading with Shamanic Medicine Oracle Cards signifies the need for divination and your instinct.

In some native cultures, casting bones is one way to practice divination. Therefore, drawing this card signifies the need to use your inner powers, along with divination tools to help you find the answers you seek.

Even if you are out of practice, the need for divination and honing your own intuitive skills is at hand. You have the knowledge and power to seek the answers that are already within you.

There is something you have been pondering recently that requires the use of this inner strength for an answer, rather than relying on seemingly practical sources.

If you drew  Bones for Casting card in the Shamanic Medicine Oracle Cards deck, what did you learn? Tell us in the comments below.

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by Lyn Lomasi; Co-Owner of Intent-sive Nature & the Brand Shamans network

If you draw the The Magician card in the Universal Waite Tarot deck, what does it mean? Is this a good card to draw? What lessons can you learn from this tarot card reading?

DECK: Universal Waite Tarot Deck
CARD: The Magician
POSITION: Upright

The Magician is a card of creative vision, successful accomplishment, and the ability to "magically" handle all tasks thrown your way.

If you draw this card in the upright position, you have the ability to accomplish everything you plan. This is in part due to your organizational and planning abilities.

But all in all, it is about drawing all of your energy toward a goal you seek. If you are seeking a particular outcome right now, remember that you have this ability if you acknowledge and use all of your energies.

Whatever you have set out to do will be done. Have faith. It is in your favor and completely under your control.

If you drew The Magician card in a deck of Universal Waite Tarot Cards, what did you learn? Tell us in the comments below.

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