Join Adam Barralet, Kyle Perez , Ashley Leavy and Nicholas Pearson in Episode #28 of the Crystal Confab Podcast as they do a deep dive into Libyan Desert Glass meaning, including:

* Varuna Direct & Libyan Desert Glass
* Libyan Desert Glass for transformation and unity
* Enlightened Leadership with Libyan Desert Glass
* Origins and history of Libyan Desert Glass


 
Tune in now for a deeper look at Libyan Desert Glass meaning!


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Join Adam Barralet, Kyle Perez , Ashley Leavy and Nicholas Pearson in Episode #27 of the Crystal Confab Podcast as they do a deep dive into Blue Sapphire meaning, including:

* Blue Sapphire for commitment
* Sharpening the mind with Blue Sapphire
* History and folklore of Blue Sapphire
* Blue Sapphire and Full Moon in Libra


 
Tune in now for a deeper look at Blue Sapphire meaning!


Are you interested in becoming a Certified Crystal Healer? Find out more about the CCH and Advanced Crystal Practitioner Program HERE!

A stone used for millennia in both toolmaking and ritual, Black Obsidian is a form of naturally occurring glass, formed when volcanic lava cools rapidly. It's a powerful stone known for its ability to reveal hidden truths, dissolve energetic blockages, and support deep emotional healing. Whether used for energy clearing, scrying, or shadow work, the healing properties of Black Obsidian carry profound potential for clarity, transformation and empowerment. In this post, we’ll explore how to work with the raw, untamed power of Black Obsidian to help you navigate deep healing and uncover your most authentic self.

A Crystal Message about the Healing Properties of Black Obsidian: "I consciously tap into divine wisdom and knowledge and embrace my intuition and inner knowing."
 



 
Common Healing Properties of Black Obsidian:

* Promotes energetic protection
* Reveals the truth in any situation
* Exposes areas of yourself that need growth and development
* Blocks negative energies from entering your auric field
* Enhances grounding
* Banishes negative energy
* Brings peace and calming
* Encourages living in a virtuous manner
* Increases courage
* Encourages personal growth
* Facilitates compassion
* Enhances accuracy in scrying divination
* Aids in acceptance of your weaknesses so that you can begin to heal and correct them
* Helps you to address issues of control and power struggles
* Enhances the experience of ceremonies and rituals
* Removes negative thought patterns and conditioning

 

 

Black Obsidian Companions:

Colors: Opaque black (sometimes with transparent banding) with a glassy surface.




Zodiac Signs: Capricorn, Scorpio






Elements: Earth, Fire






Companion Flowers: Fireweed






Companion Essential Oil: Camphor






Companion Stone: Howlite






Common Origins: Mexico

Notes: A natural volcanic glass.






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One way to work with the Healing Properties of Black Obsidian: Scrying Divination
Obsidian mirrors, made by polishing thin slices of Obsidian into mirror-like discs, serve as potent tools for scrying divination. With their glassy, reflective surfaces, Obsidian mirrors provide a gateway to the realm of the subconscious. These mirrors give you the ability to look at yourself, so you are better able to reflect on your life paths, your behaviors, and your identity.

 



 

Obsidian mirrors have been esteemed for their connection to the underworld and the spiritual realm.

Join Adam Barralet, Kyle Perez , Ashley Leavy and Nicholas Pearson in Episode #26 of the Crystal Confab Podcast as they do a deep dive into Ruby meaning, including:

* Ruby and lookalikes throughout history
* Ruby for confidence
* Emotional strength with Ruby


 
Tune in now for a deeper look at Ruby meaning!


Are you interested in becoming a Certified Crystal Healer? Find out more about the CCH and Advanced Crystal Practitioner Program HERE!

Join Adam Barralet, Kyle Perez , Ashley Leavy and Nicholas Pearson in Episode #25 of the Crystal Confab Podcast as they do a deep dive into Pietersite meaning, including:

* Pietersite and New Moon in Aries
* High magic and Pietersite
* Being in the 'eye of the storm' with Pietersite
* Formation and energy of Pietersite


 
Tune in now for a deeper look at Pietersite meaning!


Are you interested in becoming a Certified Crystal Healer? Find out more about the CCH and Advanced Crystal Practitioner Program HERE!

Join Adam Barralet, Kyle Perez , Ashley Leavy and Nicholas Pearson in Episode #24 of the Crystal Confab Podcast as they do a deep dive into Red Garnet meaning, including:

* Red Garnet for tuning into Mabon energies
* Powerful & protective nurturing with Red Garnet
* Red Garnet's connection to Goddess Brigid
* The chemistry and energy of Red Garnet


 
Tune in now for a deeper look at Red Garnet meaning!


Are you interested in becoming a Certified Crystal Healer? Find out more about the CCH and Advanced Crystal Practitioner Program HERE!

If you’ve been working with crystals for a while, you’ve probably heard that they need to be charged—kind of like little energetic batteries that run out of juice. Traditionally, people believed that a crystal’s energy could get depleted over time, and charging was the way to refresh it. But over the years, I’ve come to see things a little differently. In this post, I’ll share my take on charging crystals, why I still do it (but for a different reason!), and how to charge crystals to align their energy with your intentions.

Traditional Thoughts on Charging Crystals:
Traditionally, the concept of charging crystals was taught because it was thought that a crystal's energy could become depleted over time. Charging was the method used to replenish the crystal's energy so that it could continue to work effectively. Basically, crystals were treated like batteries that were drained of their energy and then "re-charged" to energize them again. If a crystal didn't feel the same or work quite the same any longer, then it was recommended to charge the stone. Some people also viewed this as a necessary step after cleansing, because they believed that the cleansing process removed ALL energy from the stone.
 



My View on Charging Crystals:
In my experience crystals don't need to be charged the same way they need to be cleansed. A crystal doesn't actually lose its energy over time just because you've worked with it - it's not like a battery as we were made to think. If the energy of your stone feels "off" to you, it likely just needs a good cleansing. If that doesn't help, it could just be that the stone is no longer needed - that it has served its purpose and it's giving you a subtle hint to move on.

I still charge my crystals, but instead of doing this to replenish their energy, I think of it as a way to add to it...a way to further define and align the energy of the stone with your intention.
Each method of charging adds its own energetic imprint to the crystal, so you should decide which type of energy you would like to work with and then charge your stone using a corresponding method.


How to Charge Crystals: Common Methods

* Sunlight
* Wheel of the Year Holidays
* Solar and Lunar Eclipses
* Pyramids
* Quartz Crystal Charging Grids & Numerology
* Seeds
* Flowers
* Herbs
* Water
* Snow
* Rain & Storms
* Fog



 



How to Charge Crystals: My Top 3 Favorite Ways
1) Charging with the Sun:
When charging your crystals with the energy of the Sun, place your crystal outdoors or on the windowsill and leave them there all day (or a minimum of 2-3 hours). Many healers prefer to place their crystals outside on the ground (where they have direct contact with the earth), but if this isn't possible, placing them in a windowsill is also acceptable. To assist the process further when working with the Solar holidays (Holy Days), you can set your stone atop a picture of the Wheel of the Year on the corresponding day. In general, this method of charging is connected with personal power, good luck, vitality, and with the fire element.



 
2) Charging with the Moon:
When charging your crystals with the energy of the Moon phases, place your crystal outdoors or on the windowsill and leave it in there overnight. Many healers prefer to place their crystals outside on the ground (where they hav...

Join Adam Barralet, Kyle Perez , Ashley Leavy and Nicholas Pearson in Episode #23 of the Crystal Confab Podcast as they do a deep dive into Bloodstone meaning, including:

* Bloodstone for ancestral connection
* Mobilising defenses with Bloodstone
* What your body needs & Bloodstone
* Bloodstone & Blood Moon in Virgo


 
Tune in now for a deeper look at Bloodstone meaning!


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Join Adam Barralet, Kyle Perez , Ashley Leavy and Nicholas Pearson in Episode #22 of the Crystal Confab Podcast as they do a deep dive into Turquoise meaning, including:

* Allowing rather than pushing with Turquoise
* Turquoise & the air element
* Integration of spiritual information with Turquoise
* History, folklore and geology of Turquoise


 
Tune in now for a deeper look at Turquoise meaning!


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Join Adam Barralet, Kyle Perez and Nicholas Pearson in Episode #21 of the Crystal Confab Podcast as they do a deep dive into Rhodonite meaning, including:

* Venus Retrograde & Rhodonite
* Rhodonite for friendship & new beginnings
* Creating emotional transformation with Rhodonite
* Rhodonite for living authentically


 
Tune in now for a deeper look at Rhodonite Meaning!


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Join Adam Barralet, Kyle Perez , Ashley Leavy and Nicholas Pearson in Episode #20 of the Crystal Confab Podcast as they do a deep dive into Danburite meaning, including:

* Full Moon in Leo & Danburite
* Danburite to clarify Spiritual & Psychic info
* Finding your inner light and what sparks your passion and purpose with Danburite
* Danburite and spiritual ecosystems


 
Tune in now for a deeper look at Danburite Meaning!


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Join Adam Barralet, Kyle Perez , Ashley Leavy and Nicholas Pearson in Episode #19 of the Crystal Confab Podcast as they each reveal their their three all-time favorite crystals for love. Tune in now to hear about the best crystals to use for the many different types of love, including:

* Romantic love
* Platonic love
* Familial love
* Self-love
* And so much more!


 
Tune in now for a deeper look at Crystals of Love!


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Dendritic Agate is a beautiful form of Agate that displays inclusions of dark manganese dendrites. Being a lover of both trees and crystals, this is one of the stones I feel most connected with. These dendrites look like little tree roots, giving the Agate its name. These minerals are also known as arborescent. The tree-like crystals featured in the dendritic mineral habit branch in one or more directions from a central point. Keep reading to discover the powerful healing properties of Dendritic Agate!



A Crystal Message about the Healing Properties of Dendritic Agate: “I am rooted into the wisdom of my guides."

 
Common Healing Properties of Dendritic Agate:

Stimulates intuitive wisdom
Encourages you to connect with nature and nature spirits
Facilitates communication with trees or tree spirits
Instills a deep survival instinct and helps you act to energetically protect yourself without harming others
Aids you in branching out into new pursuits
Fosters personal growth and development
Promotes grounding and a connection to the earth
Encourages a connection with your guides, especially when you're seeking wisdom and guidance
Facilitates energy cleansing
Enhances your animal communication skills and your ability to understand animal familiars (especially with birds)
Encourages the exploration of your family tree and ancestral lineage
Increases your ability to understand the interconnectedness of yourself with all beings and the world around you
Facilitates manifestation of blessings for the good of your community
Assists you when you're creating energetic boundaries for your magical practice
Promotes mental clarity and stillness of your mind
Encourages self-reflection and deeper understanding of how you can make a positive impact in the world

 






 

Colors: Dark, tree-like, branching Manganese dendrites growing through a clear translucent to milky opaque Chalcedony matrix.






Zodiac Signs: Capricorn, Virgo, Taurus

Companion Stone: Copper

Moon Phases: Waxing Gibbous






Companion Flowers: Grey-Headed Coneflower






Elements: Earth






Companion Essential Oil: Cedar






Common Origins: China, Brazil, Turkey, South Dakota (USA), Montana (USA)






Notes: This stone is also known as Landscape Agate, Scenic Agate, Dendritic Manganese Agate, or as Manganese Oxide-Included Agate.






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How to Leverage the Healing Properties of Dendritic Agate:
If you really want to explore your family history, your ancestors, and your lineage in a deep and meaningful way and get in touch with your roots and where you come from, then there is no better stone than this one. Dendritic Agate encourages you to branch out and explore your family tree or your lineage if you feel call...

Join Adam Barralet, Kyle Perez , Ashley Leavy and Nicholas Pearson in Episode #18 of the Crystal Confab Podcast as they do a deep dive into Labradorite meaning, including:

* Labradorite for shielding & protection
* New Moon in Aquarius & Labradorite
* Unlocking your personal Magick with Labradorite
* Labradorite for setting boundaries


 
Tune in now for a deeper look at Labradorite meaning!


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Each year as we approach Imbolc, I feel something stirring within me, I’m not sure if it’s just the excitement and anticipation of Spring after a long, cold winter here in Wisconsin, or if there’s something more behind it. It’s a sort of yearning to reconnect with the land after spending so much time indoors. Even as I write this we’re in the midst of a big winter snowstorm, and thinking about the year’s first blooms, the sound of the birds, and the squelch of the ground beneath my feet after the spring thaw, all feel so far away.
Yet I can’t seem to pull my mind from thoughts of these things. The little signs that Spring is here always feel palpable. But between the awe of the winter wonderland I enjoy at Solstice and the first warm days when the world seems to come back alive, is one of my favorite holidays…Imbolc.



Imbolc is the first of the cross-quarter days, and marks the very beginning of spring (the mid-point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox). A celebration of hearth and home, Imbolc is the perfect time to hold space for renewal, fertility, purification, rebirth, hope, growth, planning, and new beginnings. Imbolc is also when you release what no longer serves you, shedding darker days behind to make room for new growth.

To share some inspiration with you this season, I’ve rounded up the following useful resources about how to celebrate Imbolc:

 


Imbolc & the Wheel of the Year Article:
This article delves into the significance of Imbolc, a celebration in the Wheel of the Year marking the transition from winter to spring. The Wheel of the Year, representing the cycles of light and dark, is a tool for connecting with natural cycles and understanding personal growth. Imbolc, celebrated on February 1st, signifies the first hint of spring. Energies associated with Imbolc are renewal, fertility, purification, and new beginnings. The article provides insights into the traditions, symbols, and deities linked to Imbolc, emphasizing the connection to the Goddess Brigid, a symbol of light, fire, and fertility. It concludes with suggestions for how to celebrate Imbolc, including feasting, divination, planting seeds, and connecting with the energy of the sun. If you want to embrace the Imbolc season, the article serves as a comprehensive guide to the rituals, traditions, and deeper spiritual meaning associated with this important seasonal celebration.

 


Imbolc Altar Cloth and Crystal Set:
This cotton altar cloth features an exclusive Imbolc design featuring my digital collage artwork! Use this cloth to decorate your Imbolc altar and celebrate the turning of the Wheel of the Year. You can also add three of my favorite Imbolc crystals: tumbled Amethyst, tumbled Infinite Serpentine, and rough Pyrite, to enhance your connection to this sacred season.

 


Crystals & A Card Spread for Imbolc Article:
This article provides insight into practical, hands-on ways to celebrate Imbolc. I suggest specific crystals, such as Red Garnet, Carnelian, and Pyrite, to work with during this time. Each stone carries symbolic meanings related to the returning warmth and energy. Additionally, I share a sacred,