Talks To Sacred Stones

This blog entry is a companion to the podcast on Spotify, where you can find in-depth information about the metaphysical properties and energy profile of the new Hydrus Starbraries. It has been a wonderful experience to explore and share information about these beauties, I hope you enjoy it! Please note--The podcast information is specific to this particular find, and not Hydrus in general.   The photos below serve as illustrations for these gorgeous crystals from Bahia, Brazil. Keywords for the metaphysical properties are: Nexus, The Divine Spark of Creation, The Green Man, The Fourth State of Water (liquid crystal), Vortex, Water in...

Introduction UPDATE 2/12/24-The White Swans are part of a new trinity! Please see the next blog "A New Alta Trinity" for the latest details. The Alta magic continues! The White Swan Alta surfaced in June of 2023, in Itacambira,in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. They come from the same area and the new find of Blue Tara from that region, and often resemble White Tara in appearance, but with a distinctly different energy profile. They made it clear very early on that they had a particular gift of support to share while we are experiencing strong and deeply held emotions, and...

Lightning Strike Quartz Keywords-manifestation, forward motion, action, courage Lightning Strike Quartz is a name given to quartz that displays a signature "melty" zig zag formation on the surface, reminiscent of a lightning bolt. It is a relatively rare formation, and is highly sought after by collectors for its unique beauty and metaphysical practitioners for its powerful energetic properties. It is typically found in Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil, but it is not limited to that location.  Metaphysical Properties While many people associate lightning strike quartz with the tower card in tarot, it is not about destruction!  It is extremely effective at breaking...

Game on! There is a lot written about the properties of growth interference quartz, and a quick internet search will give you a fairly consistent overview. Most of them mention that is assists with getting to the root of a blockage, how to shift our attitude to move forward, and assistance cultivating patience and persistence. What I want to share with you here are my impressions from the specific group I have available right now with an extra special punch! What is Growth Interference Quartz? Growth Interference quartz, also called "shift quartz",  is quartz that has grown along with another mineral, usually...