Love & Light Live Crystal Healing Podcast Ashley Leavy

Taurus season is here! This astrological season, it's important to focus on self-love and self-care. This can be something quick and simple that you do regularly as part of your daily routine this month, or it can be a deep dive into ways to heal and nourish yourself. As we dive into Taurus season (April 20 - May 20), the focus shifts to taking stock of your security and finances. Is your current financial situation supporting you? If not, what changes can you make to improve it? If so, how can you continue on this path? Discover more about this special time, and some of the best crystals for Taurus season to use in your healing practice...



When you feel secure, it allows your body, mind, and spirit to relax and feel supported. So if you don’t have a stable foundation in place, make this part of your self-care practice by taking steps toward changing this situation. Working with your crystals to call in this energetic support will be incredibly helpful in making any necessary shifts.





Working with the following Taurus-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.







Taurus Season Correspondences:

 



Dates: April 20 - May 20

Symbol: The Bull

Ruling Planet: Venus

Modality: Fixed (Resistant to Change – related to determination, focus, and individuality)

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

The Body: Throat and Neck

Keywords: Devotion, Intellect, Love, Persistence, Reliability, Responsibility

Taurus Season Gifts: Calm, Cozy, Dependable, Loyal, Relaxed, Tranquil

Taurus Season Challenges: Cheap, Jealous, Materialistic, Miserly, Possessive, Shallow, Stubborn











Best Crystals for Taurus Season:

During Taurus season, select crystals that amplify love, reliability, and security. 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 Taurus season. Whether enhancing positivity or addressing challenges by balancing out the more difficult energetic aspects of Taurus, these stones are the best companions for the celestial journey ahead.





 



Moss Agate

Tree Agate

Amber

Green Aventurine

* Bronzite

* Carnelian

* Chrysocolla

* Emerald

* Fuchsite

Divination is the art of seeking knowledge and wisdom through one’s inner knowing or intuition through the use of divination tools like tarot or oracle cards, pendulums, etc. Scrying is a specific divinatory practice that can be practiced with a number of mediums from fire to crystal balls, to clouds, to water, and more — join me to explore the different ways you can practive divination with crystals...







Working with crystal scrying tools, objects made from crystal that commonly feature a reflective surface like a Clear Quartz sphere or a Black Obsidian mirror, is a great way to experience the art of gazing into a crystal to receive guidance & wisdom.



Scrying divination is a great way to hone your intuition. Developing your intuition helps you fill in the gaps where you don’t have all the information or data necessary to make the best possible decision. That doesn’t mean you should just follow your intuition without a second thought, but learning to trust your inner guidance, and combining that insight WITH reason and logic is far more practical than following logic alone.



Performing the art of scrying divination with crystals takes patience and practice. You might need to form a relationship with your crystal tools before you start to see any meaningful symbols or images. Here are a few of my favorite crystal scrying tools and techniques to help you get started with your scrying divination practice.



 

Crystallomancy - Scrying Divination with Crystal Balls:

Crystallomancy, is the art of gazing into a crystal ball to receive guidance and wisdom in the form of images revealed within the sphere. The energy of a sphere represents wholeness and infinite possibility and spheres emit energy in all directions.



John Dee's Divination Tools & Obsidian Scrying Mirror at the British Museum



Humans have been practicing the art of crystallomancy also known as crystal ball reading, for hundreds – if not thousands of years. One of the most famous crystallomancers was John Dee, advisor to Queen Elizabeth I. Dee practiced his art in the 16th century, but people still know him today for his wise counsel. He relied upon his crystal scrying tools for their ability to reveal hidden truths and offer profound guidance. The British Museum displays Dee's crystal ball and other divination tools, such as his Obsidian scrying mirror.





Tips for Selecting Your Crystal Ball:

When choosing a crystal ball to work with for scrying, it's important to select one that will allow you to see into the depths of the crystal. Quartz-based minerals (like Clear Quartz, Smoky Quartz, A...

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...

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.

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

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...