When I was growing up (yes, I'm a baby boomer), children would retaliate against other children who intentionally said something cruel by reciting, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." I tried it once. It fell flat. While the saying was meant to fend off more verbal attacks, it wasn't true. Even as a child, I knew that words could hurt deeply, sometimes worse than a physical slap because they don't just stop at the ears. They're felt in the heart.
I can't imagine anyone who's ever been told, "I don't love you anymore", responding with "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." Words carry energy and can uplift or drain, which is why it's important to speak kindly to yourself and surround yourself with positive influences that support your well-being.
And it's not only words that affect our energy. Thoughts, environments, and the energies we encounter from people and things can influence how we feel and how we move through the day and our life.
The information shared here may help you protect yourself spiritually and energetically, build your energy reserves, and create a more peaceful, balanced space within and around you.
Small rituals are about creating meaning, connecting with something greater than ourselves, focusing our attention, and marking meaningful transitions.
Intuition is that inner message or gut feeling you get in the pit of your stomach that tells you some person, place, or thing is or isn't right for you. Intuition is essential for guarding your mind, body, and spirit against stress and harm.
Many people suffering from chronic fatigue, irritability, sadness, and hypersensitivity (FISH) have negative spirit attachments. Negative spirit attachments can cause a range of mental, emotional, and physical symptoms, such as moodiness (anxiety, depression, anger, rage), headaches, dizziness, roving pain, sleeplessness, and stomach complaints.
Are you often bothered by others' negativity or a sense of something wrong about a person, place, or thing? There are ways to protect yourself spiritually, no matter where you are, without anyone knowing.
By familiarizing yourself with the major festivals throughout the year, corresponding days, planets, and rulings, preparing prayer altars thoughtfully, understanding the meanings of colors, and using symbols and objects effectively, you can significantly enhance your wellness journey.
Has your home life been a little stressful lately? This simple space-clearing ritual can be just what you need to remove unwanted energies and restore peace, comfort, and calm to all your spaces.
Our early ancestors documented the practice of burning herbs, such as sage, to cleanse individuals, groups, places, and things of negative energy and evil spirits. You can do the same. Here's everything you need to know about smudging correctly.
People have used salt for centuries to protect against negativity and evil spirits. Ancient Celts used salt to ward off bad luck. Both Jesus and Mohamed mentioned salt as being a blessing. Some people throw salt over their shoulders to ward off bad luck, while others place salt around the home to purify it of evil spirits. Salt is often used to purify altars before and after rituals.
Black Witch Salt, or Sal Negro, is a potent protective blend used in folk magic, witchcraft, and hoodoo. Traditionally, it is a mixture of salt, ashes, and/or other blackening agents, such as pepper or coal. It's believed to absorb and repel negative energies, curses, and ill wishes.
When placed in recipes or around the home, items found in your kitchen can help increase the positive energy in your space, ward off illness, and create peace of mind. Need more money? Place green apples where you can see them until you are ready to eat them. Do you need personal protection? Tuck a bulb of garlic somewhere or add it to your pasta dish. Want more playfulness in your life? Keep a bowl of nuts, such as walnuts, Brazil nuts, and pine nuts, within reach for their magical benefits or as a healthy snack for others.
Essential oils are derived from the roots, stems, leaves, and flowers of plants. Some essential oils are derived from fruits, such as orange, lemon, and grapefruit peels, and from spices, such as cinnamon and cloves, while others are derived from resins, such as myrrh and frankincense.
There are specific signs of negative energy in a home or workspace you shouldn't ignore. If you notice any of the signs listed below, you can use essential oils to protect yourself and your spaces.
There are specific signs of negative energy in a home or workspace you shouldn't ignore. If you notice any of the signs listed below, you can use essential oils to protect yourself and your spaces.
Across many ancient traditions, stones were seen as gifts from the Earth, symbols of strength, healing, protection, wisdom, and spiritual connection. The Bible, Quran, and Talmud mention precious stones not as objects of worship, but as symbols of beauty, sacredness, and the wonders of creation.
Fluorite is a multicolored stone (primarily greens, lavenders, and browns) that reflects different colors when exposed to UV light. It is found worldwide in China, France, Central North America, Mongolia, South Africa, Switzerland (pink and red versions), and Russia.
Stones and crystals are known for their magical healing properties. Ancient Aztec, Chinese, and Egyptian civilizations incorporated crystals, gemstones, and rocks into personal care products, statues, sarcophagi, and talismans to prevent and release mental, physical, and spiritual blockages. Since then, they have been used in healing modalities and rituals for centuries to energetically balance the mind, body, and spirit.
A stone and crystal apothecary is a personal collection of natural stones chosen for their appearance, symbolism, and the meanings different spiritual traditions have attached to them over time. People use crystals in many ways, including meditation, ritual, reflection, and as reminders of personal intentions. There is no single correct way to use a crystal or build an apothecary. It is a personal practice shaped by intuition, curiosity, and connection to the natural world.
The following stones and crystals are deemed the most beneficial for you to use or wear for improving your mental, emotional, or physical well-being, according to your unique zodiac personality. The stones and crystals in bold lettering are the ones that are highly suggested in most circles, according to zodiac sign and element.
An inadequate diet, lack of exercise, and poor sleep often cause Depression. Many alternative modalities, such as stone and crystal therapies, can help you move beyond sadness, oppression, and mild Depression.
Stones and crystals have been used for centuries to block or absorb negative energy, alleviating stress and certain medical conditions. The following stones and crystals are most commonly used to relieve stress and anxiety. You can wear them as jewelry, use them in prayer, or place them around the office and home to harmonize personal and environmental energies. When worn as jewelry, try to wear the stones close to your heart.
The following is a list of ailments associated with stress, along with the stones and crystals historically believed to alleviate their symptoms.
The gemstone Tiger's Eye (also known as Tiger Eye) is a stone mined primarily in Austria, Brazil, India, Mexico, and South Africa. It belongs to the quartz group and is typically black-brown to gold, with lighter, shimmering bands of gold or yellow. The bands are fibrous structures in the rock caused by extreme heat and pressure, which give the stone the appearance of a lion's Eye.
Before you go tossing stones and crystals into your favorite beverage for a boost of natural energy, here's what you need to know to avoid a hospital trip (or worse).
When you're stressed out, it can be challenging to hear what your intuition is trying to tell you about a person, place, or thing. An oracle can be just the thing to help magnify your intuition and open your mind to what's happening in your world, possibilities, or new directions. Of course, no matter what an oracle points toward, you should always rely on what feels right to you when making decisions in your best interest.
Besides sipping, tea also serves another purpose. Tea is often used for exploring the past, present, and future. Interpreting the shapes and symbols of tea leaves is called the art of Tasseography, also known as Tasseomancy.
Discover the history of the crystal ball, famous crystal balls and readers, how the crystal ball works (scrying), how to select a crystal ball, and how to interpret one.
The pendulum has been used in divination for several hundred years to receive information. Named after the Latin word pendulus, meaning "hanging," the pendulum was first scientifically investigated in the early 1600s by Galileo Galilei, who studied its regular motion for timekeeping.
Who has not heard about the legend of "Bloody Mary," where, if one stands in front of a mirror and says "Bloody Mary" three times, a witch is said to appear to kill the one who uttered it? Discover the history of the mirror, mirror superstitions, and twelve ways to use a mirror for spiritual purposes.
The candle may be one of the oldest objects used in magic. In ancient times, after sunset, the candle flame lit a path in the darkness of night. It also symbolized a means of avoiding any potential negativity or evil lurking in that darkness. To this day, those who practice candle magic (rituals) still believe that fire holds spiritual qualities that help us navigate life's physical and spiritual aspects.
Other ideas are runes, the I Ching, or a deck of oracle cards, such as Tarot.
