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Learn all about the energy of healing crystals (and how to work with them in your day to day life) with this weekly podcast hosted by Ashley Leavy of the Love & Light School of Crystal Therapy.

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Learn all about the energy of healing crystals (and how to work with them in your day to day life) with this weekly podcast hosted by Ashley Leavy of the Love & Light School of Crystal Therapy.

    Water Element Crystals | Stones to Unlock the Healing Energies of Water

    Water Element Crystals | Stones to Unlock the Healing Energies of Water

    The elements represent the four creative energies of the universe and each has a set of archetypal energies associated with it. Getting familiar with these can help you better understand their energetic influence on you. Each element is also associated with certain healing stones based on their respective properties and energies. Let's dive into water element crystals, and discover how you can incorporate the power of water into your crystal practice...





    Water is a powerful ally, a companion, and a wise teacher.

    Water has had such a profound impact on my life... From summer walks around the pond near my grandparents' house during my childhood, to hiking the marshes near my home searching for skunk cabbages in college, to my deeply profound pilgrimage to Avalon where I connected with the Red & White Springs (which had a huge impact on my spiritual practice), water has been ever present in my life...even here in the Midwestern US! Water has held me during times of joy and deep grief, in moments of embodied presence and mystical experience.



     





    The Water element connects you with emotions, intuition, cleansing, and love. 

     







     



    Keywords: Fluidity, Adaptation, Emotions, Intuition, Love, Memory, Wisdom, Reflection, Healing, Release

    Color & Symbol: Blue Crescent Moon or Blue Inverse Triangle

    Season & Direction: Autumn, West

    Parts of the Body: Belly, Adrenals, Intestines

    Zodiac Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, & Pisces

    Tarot Suit: Cups / Chalices (representing the emotions, intuition, love, and a mirror of your heart)

    Planets: Moon, Venus



     





    Crystals for the Water Element:

     



      



     



    Blue Lace Agate – a cooling, water element stone

    Botswana Agate – reminds you to go with the flow

    Lake Superior Agate – connects you with the energy of the water element (the life-giving source); aids you in healing the Earth’s bodies of water

    River Agate – helps you tap into your inner power - like a river carving through rock

    Amazonite – lets compassion flow like water from your heart

    Amethyst – connects you with the intuitive aspects of the water element

    Vera Cruz Amethyst – reminds you of the life-giving energy of water

    Aquamarine – a stone of the sea and its creatures



     







     



    Brown Aragonite – helps to release the fear of water

    Azurite – promotes mental clarity during intuitive work

    Aqua Calcite – facilitates a calm mind, like a pool of still water

    Red Coral Calcite – connects you with the energy of the water element

    White Calcite – offers you space for reflection

    Cavansite – connects you with the energy of the sea

    Blue Chalcedony – reminds you to shift and change according to your present circumstances (like water filling different shaped containers)

    Charoite – enhances water healing practices (including H.A.D.O.)



     







     



    Chrysocolla – instills respect for the Earth’s bodies of water

    White Coral – encourages communal tending of waterways and water sources

    Creedite – connects you to the energy of the water element to wash away feelings and thoughts that need to be released

    Dumortierite – connects you to the energy of the water element so that you are better able to “go with the flow”

    Blue Fluorite – connects you to the energy of the water element for...

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    Best Crystals for Aries Season

    Best Crystals for Aries Season

    Aries season is here! This astrological season, you may feel a bit preoccupied with what others think about you. Even if you're typically grounded in more practical matters, your self-image may feel quite important to you this month. As we dive into Aries season (March 21 - April 19), the focus shifts to developing your sense of courage and inner strength. Discover more about this special time, and some of the best crystals for Aries season to use in your healing practice...



    Perhaps you want to put your best foot forward or make a good impression, but be aware of any unchecked self-confidence struggles or self-worth issues that are surfacing. The right crystals can help you shift your focus to courage, bravery and inner strength to address these self-worth issues head on. Working with your crystals to call in this energetic support will be incredibly helpful in making any necessary shifts.





    Working with the following Aries-aligned stones aligns you with the current celestial energies and is an excellent way to enhance the positive aspects of this astrological phase while balancing its challenges.







    Aries Season Correspondences:

     



    Dates: March 21 - April 19

    Symbol: The Ram

    Ruling Planet: Mars

    Modality: Cardinal (Outgoing - related to imagination, resourcefulness, and talent)

    Element: Fire (Click Here to learn more about working with Elemental Crystals)

    The Body: Head (Neck, Face, Crown)

    Keywords: Adventure, Courage, Determination

    Aries Season Gifts: Bravery, Enthusiasm, Flexibility, Honesty, Leadership, New Beginnings, Outgoing, Strength, Willpower

    Aries Season Challenges: Arrogance, Fiery Emotions, Impulsiveness, Jealousy, Rashness





    Best Crystals for Aries Season:

    During Aries season, select crystals that amplify courage, personal power, and confidence. It’s important to note that Zodiac crystals are a little different than birthstones (more on that here). You can work with the following crystals to enhance or balance the energies of Aries season. Whether enhancing positivity or addressing challenges by balancing out the more difficult energetic aspects of Aries, these stones are the best companions for the celestial journey ahead.





     



     



    Apricot Botswana Agate

    Fire Agate

    Amber

    Bloodstone

    Carnelian

    Citrine

    White Diamond

    Yellow Diamond

    Red Pyrope Garnet

    Heliodor (Yellow Beryl)

    Mookaite Jasper

    Red Jasper

    Lava Rock

    Mahogany Obsidian

    Pyrite

    Clear Quartz

    Pyrite-Included Quartz

    Golden Rutilated Quartz

    Smoky Quartz

    Rhodochrosite

    Ruby (Red Corundum)

    Red Spinel

    Vanadinite





    Top 3 Crystals for Aries Season:

    Lava Rock: Lava Rock aligns well with the energy of Aries season. It provides a great boost of self-confidence, especially when you're feeling self-conscious in unfamiliar group settings. This stone helps you feel comfortable in your own skin. Lava Rock helps you draw on your inner strength to take control of any internal thoughts that may be impacting your sense of self-worth.









    Red Pyrope Garnet: This crystal is known for its association with courage and bravery.

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    Ostara & the Wheel of the Year

    Ostara & the Wheel of the Year

    One way that I like to connect with the seasons and cycles of the earth is by tuning into The Wheel of the Year. This is a relatively new practice for me, but I'm finding the journey into exploring this way of being in flow with the seasons to be an enjoyable one!

    Read on to discover how you can connect more deeply with the earth's natural cycles in your spiritual practice as you celebrate Ostara...



     



    The Wheel of the Year can help you tune into natural cycles (similar to the Lunar Phases - but on an annual scale rather than just monthly) and helps you internalize these outward changes in nature as reflections of the growth and evolution you experience in your own life. Living in harmony with the seasons and the ebb and flow of nature helps you to lead a more soulful life and to cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself on a soul level. The Wheel of the Year helps you recognize who you are and your role in the world around you.



    So what is the Wheel of the Year?

    Separated into 8 main holidays, the Wheel of the Year is a representation of seasonal cycles that focuses on the 4 Solar Holidays of the year (also known as the quarter days). This stems from the Anglo-Saxon cultural observations of the solstices and equinoxes, with the addition of the 4 Gaelic, agrarian, seasonal celebrations (the mid-points between the solar holidays known as the lunar cross-quarter days or fire festivals).



    Although some of the holidays observed in the Wheel of the Year are quite old, The Wheel of the Year as a whole is fairly modern (being developed in the late 1950s). Though I don't personally follow the tradition that created the contemporary Wheel of the Year, I do find it a helpful way to think about the passage of time and what's happening in the world at each time of year.



    I tend to identify more with the Gaelic Cross-Quarter Days, as they stem from my ancestral heritage, than I do with the Anglo-Saxon solstices and equinoxes, but I do find value in these quarter days because they more closely align with the seasons as I observe them where I live in Madison, Wisconsin. For example, though my ancestors in Ireland and Scotland celebrated Imbolc as the beginning of Spring, I don't quite feel things awakening until the time of Ostara, the Spring Equinox, here in the United States. For this reason, these seasonal markers are important for helping me feel connected to what's happening in nature all year long, while the cross-quarter days hold more spiritual significance for me in other ways.

    An Introduction to Ostara:

    Ostara, or the Spring Equinox here in the Northern Hemisphere, is the first of the quarter days, which marks the second of the spring holidays (the mid-point between Imbolc and Beltane). Ostara is traditionally celebrated on the day of the Vernal Equinox, determined by when the Sun is directly over the earth's equator (this date may range from March 19th through March 22nd each year depending on the Sun's position).



    Modern Ostara celebrations stem from the contemporary Wheel of the Year, where Ostara is associated with the Spring Equinox and is celebrated as a time of new beginnings and the re-emergence of life after the depth of winter.

    Set up your Ostara Altar with me!

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    Crystals for Ostara:







    Green Aventurine

    Pink Opal



    Moonstone



    Bloodstone



    Lepidolite

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    Best Crystals for Pisces Season

    Best Crystals for Pisces Season

    Pisces season is here! This astrological season offers you the opportunity to embrace more creativity and compassion with the help of your crystals. As we dive into Pisces season (February 20 - March 20), the focus shifts to turning inward and focusing on your spirituality. Creating space for inner reflection and soul searching will be incredibly rewarding for you during this time. 



     

    After Aquarius season, where communication was key, you'll now find that Pisces' connection with the water element will heighten both your emotions and your intuition. This can be productive for air, water, and earth signs, or for those who are very in tune with their intuition, but fire signs may find this period challenging as it often brings the shadow side to the surface.

     







     



    Working with the following Pisces-aligned stones aligns you with the current celestial energies and is an excellent way to enhance the positive aspects of this astrological phase while balancing its challenges.



     





    Pisces Season Correspondences:

     



    Dates: February 20 - March 20

    Symbol: Two Fish Swimming in Opposite Directions, connected by a cord or rope

    Ruling Planet: Neptune

    Modality: Mutable (Open to Change - related to adaptation, intuition, and acceptance)

    Element: Water (Click Here to learn more about working with Elemental Crystals)

    The Body: Feet (Ankles, Heels, and Toes)

    Keywords: Change, Influence

    Pisces Season Gifts: Creativity, Compassion, Generosity, Kindness, Romance, Wellness

    Pisces Season Challenges: Emotional Volatility, Insecurity, Reactivity



     





    Best Crystals for Pisces Season:

    During Pisces season, select crystals that amplify connection, empathy, and creation. It’s important to note that Zodiac crystals are a little different than birthstones (more on that here). You can work with the following crystals to enhance or balance the energies of Pisces season. Whether enhancing positivity or addressing challenges by balancing out the more difficult energetic aspects of Pisces, these stones are the best companions for the celestial journey ahead.



     





     



     



    Afghanite

    Blue Lace Agate

    Amazonite

    Amethyst

    Aquamarine

    Blue Aventurine

    Bloodstone

    Caribbean Blue Calcite

    White Calcite

    Chrysocolla

    Indigo Gabbro

    Garnierite

    Blue Kyanite

    Larimar

    Rainbow Moonstone

    White Moonstone

    Black Obsidian

    Boulder Opal

    Black Pearl

    White Pearl

    Aqua Aura Quartz

    Selenite

    Blue Tourmaline (also known as Indicolite)



     





    Top 3 Crystals for Pisces Season:

    Amazonite: This stone carries the energy of the water element and helps you tap into your emotions as a source of strength. Amazonite assists with releasing stagnant emotional energy that’s blocking you from reaching new levels of spiritual connection. Work with this crystal to let go of things that no longer serve you. This crystal helps you remain patient, compassionate, and full of self-love if you encounter any shadow side issues durin...

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    Tucson Gem Show Guide: Crystal Expert’s Top Tips & Treasures

    Tucson Gem Show Guide: Crystal Expert’s Top Tips & Treasures

    You may (or may not) know this about me, but in addition to teaching classes with the Love & Light School, I also own a crystal shop here in Madison, Wisconsin. Each year, I travel to the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show for my shop, Mimosa Books & Gifts, with a small team — myself, my shop manager, and our shipping manager — to pick out some amazing crystal treasures from across the globe. Big shows like this can be intimidating, so I've put together this helpful Tucson Gem Show Guide to use when attending!





    Last year, I wrote a short article with some Tucson Gem Show Tips and some helpful information about spotting crystal fakes, but with more and more people starting their own crystal shops (either in-person or online), I have been getting more questions than ever about how it all works! This year, I've broken down our entire experience into a handy Tucson Gem Show guide, to give you a look behind the curtain at the show, or help you plan your own trip!







     

    2024 Tucson Gem Show Highlights:

    Before we dig into the specifics of how to shop a show like Tucson, I thought I’d share some notable highlights from the 2024 show:



    Favorite Crystal Find: Quartz with Epidote Druze from Turkey (Forest Epidote)

    Best-Quality Gems: Garden Quartz from Brazil (it was off the charts this year!)

    Most Unexpected Find: Brilliant cerulean Blue Opal from Peru

    Most Expensive Thing: Weardale Fluorite from the UK

    Best Value: Gorgeous Rainbow Petrified Wood Palm Stones

    Most Beautiful Find: Rhodochrosite rosettes on Rhodochrosite and Quartz druze form Peru

    Most Outrageous Fake: Composite Lepidolite made by binding together chips with plastic

    Best Jewelry Item: HUGE Manifestation Quartz Pendants

    Popular Trends: Interesting mineral specimens of all types (clusters are in!)

    Declining Trends: Mass-produced towers of all types (multiple vendors reported a huge decline in sales)

    Best New Vendor: From the Mines (Sustainable & Fair Trade Minerals)



    And with that little wrap-up, let’s dig into our Tucson Gem Show strategy from start to finish!

    Travel Planning for the Tucson Gem Show:

    We usually start planning and preparations for the Tucson Show in November or December (the show begins in late January, so this gives us a month or two to make our plans). This is when we book our airfare, rental car, and house for our trip. There’s quite a bit to consider about each of these things when planning your travel…

    Booking Airfare:

    After many years of going to the show, we have learned to give ourselves as much space as possible with our flights to make the most of our time in Tucson. On the way out, we catch an early flight (the day before one of the biggest shows opens up), so we have time to settle in (more about that later). On the way home, however, we book a late afternoon flight so we have time to run any last-minute errands, squeeze in some extra shopping, and get to the airport with minimal stress and lots of time to spare.



    I'd also highly recommend giving yourself extra space for any layovers you may have so you don't miss your connecting flights. We missed our flight this year due to mechanical issues with our flight and got stuck overnight in Dallas (which was very expensive!).

    Booking a Rental Car:

    • 56 min
    Can I Learn Crystal Healing Online? | Love & Light School Reviews

    Can I Learn Crystal Healing Online? | Love & Light School Reviews

    Once you've made the decision to pursue crystal healing certification, you may feel like you've opened the doors to a whole new set of questions & considerations regarding your options. Probably one of the most common questions I receive from prospective students is: Is it really possible to learn crystal healing online?



    A few times per year, the behind-the-scenes activities of the school build up to a frenzied pace as we prepare to welcome in a new round of students for our Crystal Healing Certification Program.



    I absolutely love the excitement of this time and I start looking forward to connecting with new students…hearing their excitement about the program, answering their thoughtful questions, and learning from the stories and crystal experiences they share with our community.



    And although many of our students enroll right when we open the doors to the program, we also receive lots of questions this time of year from folks who are excited and curious to learn crystal healing, but wonder if an online program is really the right fit for them. Maybe you’ve even wondered about this yourself. 







    With the popularity of crystal healing for personal well-being and healing arts businesses, plus the rise of online certification programs, many people wonder if virtual crystal training provides them with the same value and learning potential as an in-person classroom setting.



    So…if you find yourself asking, “Can I really learn crystal healing online?” here are some things I’ve learned offering online classes and programs over the past 17 years…



     







    Online training offers benefits like:



    Flexibility - You can take classes according to your schedule. You can choose when you work on your classes based on the best time of day or your weekly time commitment (and you can make changes if the need arises without getting behind).

    Accessibility - Online classes are more accessible because they can be done from home so there’s no need to travel. Additionally, class materials are available in a wide variety of formats to suit different learning styles and may make them a better option for disabled students.

    Convenience - Both the flexibility and accessibility of online classes create a level of convenience that’s unmatched compared to in-person classes and training. Online courses save you time and allow you to learn from the comfort of your own home.







    Even with these benefits, you may still be wondering if an online crystal healing certification is right for you. You may have doubts or fears about whether or not you’d have a positive experience in an online environment.



    We’ve been offering online classes for nearly 20 years, so we know these fears can get in the way of going for something you really want!







    If you feel excited and passionate about crystals and you want to learn more, but you’re feeling uncertain because of something (or lots of somethings), let’s dive into the reasons why opting to learn crystal healing online might work better for you than you think.

    “How will I stay organized and disciplined in my studies if I’m learning crystal healing online?”

     



    Many students question whether or not they’ll stick with their online classes (or if they’ll even start at all!). Maybe you’ve signed up for something in the past and you haven’t seen it through, or you feel like you have a track record of not finishing what you started.



    I’ve been there too.

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