Element: Mind Body Spirit

11/14/2025

11/13/2025

Good Crystal Thursday Morning! This week, we’re discussing a recent discovery from New Zealand called Kiwi Jasper. Finding information about the first discovery was a bust beyond the fact that it was found in 2014, and that is so annoying! I would at least like to know who made the discovery and where it is in New Zealand.

Whoever discovered this beauty called it a Jasper, but it’s not a true Jasper. Kiwi Jasper is a semi-translucent combination of Amazonite, Tourmaline, and Quartz. The Mohs scale of hardness is seven, and the Chakra associations are with the Root, Heart, and Third Eye.

Kiwi Jasper is a very nurturing stone. Working with the Heart Chakra calms your emotions and helps you move into a place of peace when things get difficult. It opens your heart to love, compassion, and understanding.

A few other benefits working with Kiwi Jasper has to offer are:
• The combination of minerals is said to help overcome addictions and compulsive behaviors.
• Kiwi Jasper’s Quartz content transmutes negative energy, clears and aligns the Chakras, and stabilizes the aura.
• I haven’t worked with it in this way yet, but it is said to help recall dreams if put under your pillow or next to your bed at night.
• Kiwi Jasper is very supportive of new beginnings; it aids productive communication and increases determination.
There is so much more I could tell you, but unfortunately, I’ve run out of characters. If Kiwi Jasper resonates with you, I invite you to purchase a piece and work with it; you will not be disappointed.

Blessed Be ~ Sharon

11/09/2025

Good morning and welcome to the Weekly Lenormand reading! This week’s guidance comes from the Old Style Lenormand: Clover, Moon, and Anchor.

The Clover brings luck, lighthearted energy, and surprises. It reminds us to stay open to opportunities that can lead to outstanding possibilities. The Moon highlights emotions, recognition, and intuition, encouraging you to trust your intuition and notice where you’re being seen and appreciated. The Anchor represents stability, endurance, and grounding energy, indicating your consistent efforts are paying off.

Together, these cards suggest a week of emotional balance, recognition, and fortunate developments that create lasting security. An opportunity or moment of inspiration could open the door to something more lasting and fulfilling.

Trust your intuition and embrace inspiration and opportunity as they come. Stay grounded while celebrating progress and know that joy and recognition this week can lead to long-term stability and confidence.

Have a great week
Blessed Be ~ Sharon

11/06/2025

Good morning, this Crystal Thursday topic is Brown Kyanite. Finding information specific to this color was difficult. As a group, it’s found in a variety of colors, with blue being the most well-known. Colors other than blue are not well documented. Every source I consulted was about blue. Significant gaps exist, but happily, I was able to find a few things to share.

In one article, it is stated that geologist Joel Watkins found a large deposit of Brown Kyanite in the Southeast US in 1909. He and a partner, also a geologist, bought the land and began mining. Over time, the mine changed hands but is still in operation. In addition to the US, Brown Kyanite has been found in Brazil, Tanzania, and Switzerland.

While this is called Brown Kyanite, it’s more of an orangy-brown, translucent stone with glimmers of blue or green visible under the surface. Like other Kyanites, it has a Mohs scale on two axes. In one direction, it’s 4.5-5.5. In the other, it’s 6-7. This lovely mineral resonates with the Sacral and Root Chakras.

Kyanite, like all crystal and mineral families, holds a baseline set of spiritual and metaphysical qualities that all members share. In addition, each has its own based on color and chakra associations.

· The energy of Kyanite is about balance, alignment, and flow. As a group, it connects you to your higher consciousness and brings insights you’ve not recognized into focus. Brown Kyanite takes that information, grounds it, and assists in putting those insights into action.

· With Sacral and Root chakra associations, this luscious mineral focuses on motivation, creativity, and confidence. It helps you manifest your dreams by rekindling forgotten dreams and passions, gathering determination and focus into a plan that will make it happen.

There is so much more I could tell you, but unfortunately, I have run out of characters. If Brown Kyanite resonates with you, I invite you to purchase a piece and work with it; you will not be disappointed.

Blessed Be ~ Sharon

11/03/2025

On one hand, I believe there is no such thing as too late, but it’s easy to tell yourself there’s plenty of time to start, to say how you feel, to chase the thing that calls to you. Life gets in the way, though, so “Later” feels safe. It lets you avoid the risk, the fear, the vulnerability of acting. But what if later never comes? What if waiting becomes the reason you miss what could’ve been?

We want to imagine time as an endless thing, but it isn’t. Opportunities pass quietly while we wait for the perfect timing, and people we care about drift away while we plan to reach out “soon.” One day, you realize the door you kept meaning to open isn’t there anymore. Not because life was cruel, but because time kept moving while you stood still.

What if the perfect moment doesn’t exist and all you really have is this one? The version of you right now is capable of more than you think. The fear that tells you to wait will always be there, whispering that you’re not ready. But being ready isn’t a feeling; it’s a decision.

Later might bring comfort, but it also comes with regret. The truth is, most of what we place on the back burner doesn’t need more time; it needs more courage.

What if, instead of waiting for “someday,” you started today? What if you spoke the words, took the risk, made the move before later is too late? Because life isn’t waiting for the perfect time; it’s waiting for you to get started.

What if later is too late? What if…

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11/02/2025

Good morning and welcome to the Weekly Lenormand reading for November 2 to November 8! This week’s guidance comes from the Watercolor Lenormand as three cards: Fox, Letter, and Tree.

The Fox reminds us to stay alert. Caution is needed when Fox comes out to play, and something may require close attention or a bit of strategy. The Letter card brings communication or news, possibly through writing, email, or messages. The Tree represents stability, health, and long-term growth, encouraging grounded and patient choices.

Together, these cards suggest that important communication this week may require careful attention. Read the fine print, ask questions, and take your time to understand the details before responding or committing. What you learn or decide this week could have lasting effects on your stability or well-being.

Stay thoughtful and observant. Wisdom, patience, and clear communication will help protect you and make choices that support long-term balance and success.

Blessed Be ~ Sharon

10/31/2025

10/30/2025

Good morning. Today's Crystal Thursday subject is something a little different, and it sent me down a research rabbit hole. What sent me down this rabbit hole? The question of whether or not blue obsidian was a real thing. There are several gorgeous varieties of natural obsidian, but I’ve never heard of or seen blue or red, for that matter. After much digging, I discovered that blue obsidian is not a thing, but Blue Leland Obsidian is!

Blue Leland Obsidian is not a crystal, mineral, or obsidian; it's slag glass, the byproduct of iron smelting in Leland, Michigan. Smelting was short-lived in Leland, lasting only 14 years between 1870 and 1884. The issue wasn’t the availability of ore; Michigan has an abundance. The problems were the enormous operational costs in addition to the lack of a proper harbor. After the iron works closed, the slag was discarded in Lake Michigan. Over time, waves and weather tumbled it into smooth pieces.

Other colors of slag from the Leland area include purple, green, and grey. The color variety is due to several factors. The mineral content of the ore, the furnace temperature, the flux used, and any trace elements present in the mix.

Visually, Leland Blue Obsidian can be a range of blue shades and has small pockets where gases escaped. Even though it isn’t a volcanic glass, it is a glass made of natural ingredients and therefore has a Mohs Scale that varies between five and six. The Chakra associations are Root, Heart, Throat, and maybe the Third Eye. A few of the spiritual and metaphysical qualities shared by this lovely glass are:

• The iron content of the ore assists in grounding and stabilizing you while leaving space for you to pursue your dreams.
• Being born of earth and fire, Blue Leland Obsidian is a stone of transformation that turns what can be considered a bad situation into something wonderful.
• Blue also resonates with the throat and third eye chakra, encouraging clear communication, clarity, and focus.

I hope you found this brief look at Blue Leland Obsidian interesting! If its qualities speak to you, consider working with a piece to discover how it can improve your life's journey.

Blessed Be ~ Sharon

10/27/2025

Some days aren’t about thriving. They’re about surviving. And that’s okay. Surviving a bad day isn’t a loss.

Some days, getting out of bed or simply breathing is all you can do; count it as a win. Not every day is sunshine and smiles. There are days when pasting on a smile and nodding so you don’t scream or punch someone. Not every day has a mountain-top moment.

Keep getting up. Keep showing up for yourself and keep going. Your mountain top is coming, and it will be amazing!

10/26/2025

Good morning and welcome to the Weekly Lenormand reading! This week, our guidance comes from the Tales for Tomorrow deck. Our cards are Rider and Stars.

Rider brings us movement, messages, and fresh opportunities. When it comes to a reading, it speaks to progress and momentum. The Stars card is about hope, optimism, and inspiration. Together, they suggest that new information is coming that will provide guidance, direction, reawaken motivation, and help us see our next steps clearly.

As the week unfolds, stay open to synchronicities, insights, and communication from unexpected sources. A new opportunity or spark of inspiration could align with our goals. Follow what feels right, and trust that the universe is lighting the way forward.