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Malachite and Queen of Cups – Meditation Circle

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This week, during our Meditation Circle….

Psy IQ topic – Animal Totems

Crystal – Malachite

Tarot Card – Queen of Cups

Animal Totems

Animal totems aid in self-discovery, self-expression, and awareness. Webster’s Dictionary defines a totem as: “A natural object, usually an animal that serves as a distinctive, often venerated emblem or symbol. A means of personal or spiritual identity.”  Animals demonstrate personality traits we, as humans, all aspire to achieve.  Animals are some of the most powerful symbols in our spiritual toolbox. By focusing on the attributes of our totems, we internalize these traits and thus begin to externalize the very character we absorb from our totems.

Keep your eyes and ears open this week.  What animals make themselves known to you?

Crystal Connections – This week’s crystal is Malachite

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Malachite, a stone of transformation, speaks directly to the heart. Its beautiful green opaque colour speaks of strength and power demanding respect, mesmerizing the viewer. The movement, flow and energy in its lines, circles and designs soothe and welcome. The name Malachite may come from the Greek word malakee, or malache, signifying the resemblance of Mallow leaves, or from the Greek word malakos, meaning soft.

The ‘eyes’ of Malachite are said to develop intuitive abilities.  Interestingly, it is believed that if your piece of malachite breaks, it is warning you of impending changes and danger.

I personally use Malachite to help soak up and transform radiation from technological devices.  Have a piece near your computer, microwave, phone and in your handbag for your mobile/iPad/tablet.

Keywords: ♥ soothing ♥ absorbent ♥ transformation

“Translate, transmute and transform – malachite soothe the storm.”

The Crystal Connections’ Crystal Cards state malachite is beneficial for:

  • Protective and clears chakras; absorbs pollutants
  • Alleviates mental tension and overactive brain activity
  • Releases old traumas
  • Supports loving friendships
  • Supports alleviating asthma, arthritis, epilepsy, vertigo, diabetic, vision, liver
  • Enhances immune system.

Tarot Talk

3cfec27f9aa315844f287be52fcbd15cOur tarot card is one of the Court Cards from the Cups Suit – the Queen of Cups.  All the Cup cards represent the element of WATER.  This is your emotional flow ~ love, empathy, compassion ~ are you engaged or entangled?

When you see a Court Card, ask yourself: Who do I think of when I look into the card? Is it a part of me or someone around me?

Symbols, Signs and Signifcances within the Card

The chalice is a ciborium which holds the Essence of Life. The handles of the chalice are Angels.  They guard the chalice and symbolise the Queen’s spiritual connection. The closed cup symbolises her thoughts rising from the unconscious. Her stone throne and the rocks at her feet symbolise reliability. The throne is decorated with images of sea nymphs, fish and shells symbolising the subconscious, spirit and creativity. The calm sea symbolises her emotions. The cloudless sky symbolises her clear path of thought. The Queen sits close to the water symbolising her emotional connection.

At first glance, the chalice reminded me of a monkey which leads me to thinking of those people that I mimic.  Are they worthy role models for me to be watching?  The cliff face that can be seen in the background reminds me that developing our intuition and using it within our everyday living requires a leap of faith.

Keywords:  spiritual ♥ artistic ♥ mysterious

Key Questions to ask for a Reading for Yourself

  • Am I combining fact and instinct right now?
  • How am I viewing love right now?
  • What is sacred to me and how can I protect it?

Meditation with Caithe

Meditation is designed to increase your focus and your ability to expand your awareness.  In today’s modern world, we are encouraged to be BUSY.  This isn’t conducive to meditation!  In our meditation circle, you are encouraged to meditate for only a short period through active visualisation provided by Caithe.  If you are distracted, bring yourself back to the task by focussing on your breath.  Whether you meditate for 15 minutes or 1 minute, your body will thank you for the peace!

You can listen to the meditation, Malachite Meditation – Colouring Your World, HERE on my Youtube Channel.

A Reading a day develops intuition in a superior way!

Use your journal for recording your readings.  For this activity, select a deck and clear it.  Ask: May I, Can I, Should I?  This seeks permission to complete the task. Finally, it confirms whether you have the skill level to read at THIS moment for your PURPOSE.  Look at your card – what symbols and signs ‘jump out’ at you?  What do they mean to you?  Write your observations down to read and reflect on again at a later date.

 Next Meditation Circle: 10th May 2016. Midday.

 In closing:

We thank all the positive energies and entities for providing guidance and insight today.  We thank each of you for this opportunity to spend time with like-minded people in a space of honour and light.  Whenever you are in that place in me, and I am in that place in me, we are One. Namaste

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Grounding Techniques for Reiki and Spiritual Growth

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Although grounding techniques are not traditionally taught during Reiki classes, I feel it is a necessary component of spiritual practice and development. Why is that, you may ask? Grounding refers to being present in this moment of time.  When you are ungrounded, you may be worrying about the future or living in the past.  Basically, grounding balances out the spiritual, emotional and physical energy in your body by connecting you with the Earth.  This occurs through your Hara Tanden.  Grounding allows you to have a firm foundation for heightened spiritual awareness.

Being ungrounded can feel like:

  • Light-headedness
  • Tiredness
  • Disassociation or disconnection
  • Being dazed or unable to focus your vision
  • Shakiness
  • Or feeling like your head or your whole body is floating.

When you are ungrounded, you will pick up thoughts and feelings from your surroundings that do not belong to you. You will feel off balance and your energy may feel like anxiety.  This is challenging for people who are going through a spiritual awakening.

Before commencing Reiki (or your everyday living), whether it be for yourself or for others, it is important to be grounded.  Without grounding, the clarity of your Reiki channel may be impaired.  Grounded Reiki practitioners grow in their awareness of what is possible with Reiki.

Grounding Techniques

To focus the mind and express a clear intention, a simple breathing technique may be used.  Three deep breaths that fill and expand the diaphragm are suitable.  Slowly, take each breath and hold it for the count of five then release.

Other grounding techniques include:

  • Tapping your feet on the ground
  • Drinking a glass of water
  • Gentling pulling on another person’s legs
  • Placing a cooling cloth on your forehead
  • Holding another person, object or stuffed animal
  • Focussing on someone’s voice or noises or visuals around you
  • Walking or crossing your arms or fingers – focussing on the movement
  • Holding a crystal known for its grounding abilities such as obsidian, jasper or Australian agate
  • Eating – follow what your body is searching for. This may be chocolate!

Grounding visualisation

If you believe that you require further grounding, a short visualisation may be used.  I have included the meditation/visualisation that I use personally.  This may take as short or as long a time as you feel is required.

First thank Source for their guidance and support. Imagine that you are in an amazing field/forest/jungle/meadow and see yourself as a tree – tall and strong.  Your feet are placed firmly on the ground and from the soles of your feet, roots extend into Mother Earth.

You are anchored – safe and secure.  You can feel the warmth of the sun, the whisper of the wind and the sounds of nature around you.  Begin to feel the way that your roots are deep within Mother Earth.

Allow yourself to draw energy up through your roots and feel it slowly seep up your legs into your base chakra.  Imagine it settling there, igniting it and making it spin in beautiful colours.  Then allow the energy to move to your sacral, solar plexus, heart, throat, third eye and crown chakras – each time allowing the energy to pool, ignite and spin.

Once you have reached your crown chakra, send the energy out into the Universe as a beautiful display of branches, leaves and blossoms.  It is so beautiful and awe-inspiring.  The energy touches Father Sky and cycles back through your chakras into Mother Earth and the cycle begins again.

You may wish to allow this to cycle a few times. Know that this energy is available to you at any time that you need it.

When you feel grounded, thank Source for the gift of intuition and begin to commence the dowsing session.  (Cameron, Dowsing and Divination Level 2, 2010)

Reiki seeks balance

Energy Clearing 2015

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Energy Clearing is a lot like housekeeping. It needs to be maintained to keep the energies clear and open to possibilities.

You can download the Energy Clearing Questions I created by clicking on the link below.  This will open a new tab where you can view the document.  If you wish, you may then choose to either print the document or return to this page to right-click the link and choose (save target as)

Energy Clearing Questions 2015 (PDF download)

The questions are divided into different categories to represent the different areas of your life. You may feel led to use one or more categories as they feel personally relevant. However, make sure you do not neglect the other areas of your life.
How to use these questions:

  • Repeat Daily or as required
  • Record yourself saying them and play it back daily or as required
  • Write them on stickynotes or posters to remind yourself of your potential as a creator.

I hope you enjoy using this tool to create more possibilities and feel the guidance to grab those opportunities as they arise.

Make a Magickal Day

Caithe

Pink Tourmaline

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Pink Tourmaline - Celticai Studio
Pink Tourmaline – Celticai Studio

Pink Tourmaline (also known as Rubellite) is a relatively rare form of Tourmaline.  Tourmaline’s wide range of colours have intrigued people for centuries. In ancient Egypt, legend had it that tourmaline acquired its many colours by travelling along a rainbow in a journey from the earth to the sun. Other civilizations believed tourmaline could help one become more artistic and aesthetically inclined.  A stone of the Heart, it works beautifully for protection and balance.

We have explored Tourmaline itself.. but this beautiful pink form of Tourmaline is truly breathtaking.  With a similar log-like formation, Pink Tourmaline may be purchased rough or tumbled.  Due to its availability, it is usually mixed with another form of crystal or rock.  The photographs I’m showing you today, are of a piece here at the Studio.  Beautiful pink striations mixed with Quartz Crystal.  The pink can be from a candy pink through to a pastel barely-there pink.

 

Metaphysical Properties

Tourmaline, as a crystal group, is a natural seeker, energising and protector.  One crystal worker actually refers to Pink Tourmaline as The Guard Dog.  You may work with this crystal for any healing or empowering purpose designed to align, expand and re-energise.  They enhance the natural journey and remind you that you are both student and teacher all in one.

Pink tourmaline focuses and amplifies the Universal Life Force and the energy required to accomplish goals. They provide energy for our efforts to gain what we seek, enhance our lives, protect what we value and defend us from undesirable elements.

Tourmaline is a shamanic stone, providing protection during ritual work.  It has been used by many different cultures across the world, including the Australian Indigenous people.

Pink tourmaline therefore brings cognitive awareness and experience of Universal Love. To do so, it cleanses the mind, body and soul through the heart chakra.  It infuses love and a rememberance of connection.  Through this ability, it stimulates your receptivity to healing energy and the Wisdom of Spirit.

If you, or a person you are working with, has difficulty accessing their Life Purpose or Purpose of Service, Pink Tourmaline has the ability to clear issues, develop awareness and strengthen trust in the ways of Spirit.

 

Personal Healing

Pink tourmaline:

  • ·        Assists with physical balance – especially for reducing falls across all ages
  • ·        Releases stress, worries, depression and anxiety. It can be used in partnership with Black Tourmaline to diffuse obsessive behavior.
  • ·       Provides comfort to those who have suffered any form of abuse
  • ·       helps with sleep issues
  • ·        Develops an awareness of consequences
  • ·       Calms and soothes the heart, assisting with angina, irregular heartbeat and recovery from heart attack.
  • ·       Regulates the menstrual cycle to make conception easier.
  • ·       Eases the transition from childhood to puberty.
  • ·       Assists spinal problems or injuries, the nervous system, neuralgia and migraines.
  • ·       Balances the endocrine system, lung function and skin
  • ·       Releases destructive and self-sabotaging feelings such as guilty, worry, depression and anxiety.
  • ·       Renews the joy of life by stimulating happiness, joy, peace and calm.
  • ·       especially beneficial to those whose physical body has already manifested that pain into diseases or chronic illnesses.

Earth Healing

For healing grids and earth healing purposes, Pink Tourmaline can be considered as a Crystal Aphrodisiac.  It strengthens love.  However, the main purpose of Pink Tourmaline in earth or even Karmic healing is its ability to return unbalanced energy back to the sender – however it is not in its original form, it is sent back transformed, reversesed, enlightened as a beneficial energy of change.  Think of it as putting up the “Talk to the hand” energy – sending it back, lighter, brighter and stronger so the sender feels the desire to change their actions, thoughts and words.  Pretty powerful stuff!

When used in grids and for earth healing, Pink Tourmaline reminds the Elemental Energy of its true alignment and purpose.  It brings fertility and abundance naturally into balance – Just like the energy of Mother Earth herself.

Speaking of Mother Energy, during my research I discovered Pink Tourmaline aligns with the pre-Islamic Arabian goddess – Al-Uzza.  She is the ruler of fertility and wild beasts. Al-Uzza also has power over astrology and the changing of the seasons because she was believed to be the morning and evening star, Venus.   As Goddess of the Sea she is the guardian of fish and dolphins. She also was the protector of fishermen and sea travellers. Sounds like Aphrodite and Venus, yes?

Magickal Intention

This chant may be repreated to blend and utilise the energy of Pink Tourmaline.  “Balancing Pink Tourmaline, Clearing blockages seen and unseen.”

 

In summary, Pink Tourmaline is beneficial for:

 

  • ·        Heart and Base Chakra healing
  • ·        healing holes in the aura caused by abuse, grief and loss
  • ·        balancing emotions from the Higher Heart Chakra
  • ·        creating a loving foundation within relationships, projects and businesses
  • ·        remembering your connection with The Divine
  • ·        removing self-sabotaging patterns of behaviour
  • ·        sending unbalanced energy back to the sender

Correspondences
Primary Chakra: Heart

Elemental Association: Water

Astrological sign(s): Libra

Vibration: 7 – The Truth Seeker: Analysis, understanding, knowledge, awareness, studious, meditating.

 

Fun Fact:  
One of Tourmaline’s most distinguishing properties is its ability to become electrically charged simply by heating or rubbing it. When charged, one end becomes positive and the other negative, allowing it to attract particles of dust or bits of paper.

 

Please note: Note that healing crystal meanings are spiritual supports to healing and are not prescriptions or healthcare information.  Always use them in conjunction with conventional medical treatment.

References

http://rocksandreiki.com/rock-info-healing-lore-metaphysical-properties/gemstone-healing-properties-o-t/metaphysical-properties-of-pink-tourmaline-by-starlene-breiter/

http://www.crystalvaults.com/crystal-encyclopedia/pink-tourmaline

http://www.healing-crystals-for-you.com/pink-tourmaline.html

http://www.medicalastrology.medicinegarden.com/2011/01/medical-astrology-gemstones-and-healing-pink-tourmaline/