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Our last crystal feature of the year is Variscite! Variscite is a green phosphate mineral, most often found in Utah, that is sometimes confused with Turquoise due to its appearance. It is named after Variscia, now know as Vogtland, in Germany where it was for discovered. Metaphysical Properties include: helps to balance the mind, body and spirit, helps in breaking bad behavior patterns, helps increase self esteem, simulates strength and endurance to get through hard situations, helps lessen worry and distress and it stimulates the Heart Chakra. Variscites zodiac association is Scorpio, Taurus and Gemini, its planetary association is Venus and...

Today’s crystal feature is Obsidian! Obsidian is a natural volcanic glass that forms after eruptions and comes in a few different forms, Snowflake Obsidian, Mahogany Obsidian, Rainbow Obsidian, and Sheen Obsidian. The use of Obsidian dates back to the Stone Age, and has been used for thousands of years! A bracelet made of carved and polished obsidian was once found in modern-day Turkey that dates back to 8000 BC! The Mesoamericans, Aztecs, and Myans polished it into mirrors for use in contacting spirits and as portals into other realms. One such Aztec Scrying Mirror that belonged to Elizabethan astrologer and...

Today let’s talk about Clear Quartz, a wonderfully versatile crystal! Quartz is one of the most widespread minerals around the world but the value of clear Quartz is determined by clarity, location, size, and inclusions. Several varieties of clear Quartz have been used as semi-precious gemstones and set into jewelry for hundreds of years. Some Quartz crystals also can generate electricity when hit, known as piezoelectricity. Quartz is used in many everyday things we own such as clocks and many electrical devices! Its metaphysical properties include it enhances psychic abilities, amplifies other crystals, helps focus the mind and aids in...