In crystal healing there are two types of citrine we work with, one which is natural, and one which is heat-treated amethyst or referred to as “market”, “common”, or “heat-treated” citrine. Both have great properties to work with depending on your needs.

Staurolite is stone of magic that dramatically heightens your psychic abilities, helps you to see through the veils into other realms, connect with mystical beings, spirits, elementals and the dead, and protects you while doing astral travel and spirit journey work.

Pyrite is a powerful source of outgoing, yang, extroverted energy that attracts wealth, abundance, and boosts the power of your solar plexus chakra.

Chrysanthemum stone is a clay-based stone that helps attract good fortune, wealth, increase your ability for manifestation, and help you shift into a positive mood.

Dravite (brown tourmaline) is a powerful earth element crystal that is full of wisdom, patience, and the energy of growth and abundance.

Emerald is a powerful heart crystal that awakens the divine heart in all of us, allowing greater frequencies of divine love to come in.

If we harness the energy of both waxing moon and sun energy wisely, we can use it to sling-shot us towards our goals, and to ground and deepen our personal power.

Moldavite is an extremely powerful and incredible crystal that is believed to be of extra-terrestrial origin, and the inspiration for kryptonite in the "Superman" stories.

Quartz is the most popular crystal in the world. It can be applied to any working with intention, intention being the key word!

While having your aura shielded and protected from lower and/or harmful energy is an essential part of self-care, you also need to be mindful of the quality of the energy in your space. Your space, after all, is an extension of yourself.

The crystals I use most on a daily basis, why, and how to work with them.

The key thing to making your own infusions or tonics is safety; many crystals are toxic, or can be damaged or dissolve easily in water.

As we approach spring cleaning time, don't forget that the energy of your space needs clearing, too!

I am so happy to announce that my book "Change Your Energy: Healing Crystals for Health, Wealth, Love & Luck" is due to be published by Sterling Ethos Publishing June 7, 2016.

The Autumnal Equinox, also known as 'Mabon' in some spiritual circles, marks a the balance between the day and the night. This is a perfect time to celebrate the abundance in your daily life: food, friends, music, and your achievements. It's also a good day to reflect on where you're at in your life, as well as where you'd like to be.