Help seekers get in touch with their values by asking:
+ What is most important to you?
+ How do you want to be remembered?
+ What kind of person do you want to be when no one is watching?
Use tarot cards to explore their questions and challenges rather than answer or solve them.
Since we are in living in unstable and desperate times where people with even college degrees and stable jobs have recently become unemployed, more and more people are turning to Etsy witches and are sharing their results on TikTok
An “Etsywitch” refers to individuals selling spells, rituals, and other magical services on the online marketplace Etsy.
So with that definition in mind, people want to know:
Can an Etsy witch really get you a job?
I am following this one guy whose made it his entire niche on TikTok – laid off from his job, unemployed while seeking the help of an Etsy witch. The results so far is that he’s been getting more job interviews after consulting this witch but not the job. The Etsy witch has stated that he won’t get a job until November.
And so we wait.
People turn to witches because they are tuned in to the energy of the universe. It doesn’t mean that they’re psychic (and let’s face it – the term ‘psychic’ has built a negative association with scammers; also the word ‘psychic’ can mean many things to different people but I will save this for another blog post). But if they have developed their intuition over time whether it’s through learning tarot, astrology, witchcraft, meditation, energy work, and countless other modalities that witches practice; a person could become psychic over time.
So once again, can an Etsy witch really get you a job?
The answer is a 50/50 chance, so maybe. Like with everything metaphysical, nothing is an immediate YES or NO. If the guy started getting more interviews AFTER he consulted that witch, that means she helped him direct his energy towards getting interviews. She worked with his inquiry, most likely grounded herself before she called upon hers as well as the inquirer’s own guides, masters, teachers & loved ones to assist her in providing an answer to his question. An invocation and then channeling.
And even though it’s a big MAYBE, we can still direct our energy on focusing on what we truly want. The guy unknowingly set an intention to consult an Etsy witch to see if he’ll get a job soon. Once you set an intention – whether consciously or even subconsciously – the universe starts to work in your favor. In this case, the unemployed lawyer started getting more job interviews.
My first tarot reading was over 15 years ago and I could relate to this guy because I was also seeking answers. I wanted for something to change but I had no idea what. In any case, the tarot lady gave me a general reading and I remember the first card she pulled was The Magician and she said “you already have the tools you need to get started” and that always stuck with me.
Conclusion:
People are always going to be skeptics when it comes to the witchy and metaphysical. But then if it doesn’t work, why are there SO MANY witches offering their services on Etsy? Just some food for thought.
Pyrite with Quartz in the middle. Surrounded by Moss Agate, Tiger Eye stones and Quartz crystals pointing out.Money grid zoomed out
I put together this money crystal grid in 2021. I also noticed people would search for “money spell” on Google and somehow end up here on my blog.
So I am going to attempt to share some activities on how to attract more money to you:
All I know is I am Lord Jupiter, 11:11
Write it down, then take action
+ Most people start off wishing for more money. Wishing and daydreaming about having money is great (it plants the seed in your imagination) but writing it down and keeping it near you – like sleeping with the note under your pillow or even writing it down in a journal and taking it with you wherever you go – the thought you wrote down starts to permeate into your subconscious thoughts.
+ When the thought you wrote down over and over again starts to enter your subconscious, you’re going to want to do some kind of action. You start doing your research on how to make more money whether it’s online or through buying books. For example, many times years ago I was writing “I am creating multiple streams of income” without any clue how I was actually going to do this. It’s okay if you don’t know how you’ll get there, but write it down anyway. The fun part is looking back on things you wrote in the past and realizing you manifested that.
+ You start building up your skill sets – whether that’s learning how to do marketing, social media, copywriting/SEO, video editing, graphic design, web design, etc. You apply for a job or a gig that you saw that fits your exact skills and they hire you? Boom, you just made your wish come true.
+ You acquire more knowledge and skills from paying more experienced people to show you how to make money by investing in yourself. When you do this, you can now create your own system on how to make money. Money must circulate so in order to make money, you have to invest in yourself by learning from others.
To really pinpoint what your strengths and weaknesses are, it is best to study yourself through astrology.
+ Perhaps if I’ve gotten to know myself sooner, I’d be a millionaire by now. But don’t be too hard on yourself if you don’t understand astrology.
+ Let’s keep it simple for now and focus on your sun sign, moon and rising sign.
+ You can even ask Chat GPT, Grok or Gemini to analyze your birth chart, specifically asking it to analyze your personality based off your birth data. Again, for accurate results you must provide your exact birth time.
I’m going to add more to this but for now, start where you are. If you have no money at the moment, then start writing down your goals. For example, I wrote at some point and wrote it over and over again:
I am making $88,888.
I am making $88,888.
I am making $88,888.
I am making $88,888.
I am making $88,888.
I am making $88,888.
I am making $88,888.
I am making $88,888.
10 years later, I passed that amount at my job. Was it magic? Yes but my will was involved. I was determined to be the best at what I do and the effort paid off.
I learned this from a book – when we write statements starting with “I am” – we are making our wishes happen in the present moment. If I started with “I will make $88,888” – you won’t see results right away as you’re writing it as if it hasn’t happened yet, you are writing it in the future.
To increase your prosperity, talk about your abundance. Words are important. Everything you say has the potential to create the reality you experience. The universe responds to your positive talk.
Repetition, imagination and emotions are key
+ You must keep writing it down (example: I am making $88,888) and draw magical symbols around it – hearts, pentacles, stars, numbers, infinity and sacred geometry symbols, etc. The universe will start to plant ideas in your head on how to make money. For example, I started selling minerals in 2017 (idea). I learned healing modalities such as Reiki and Trans Crystal Therapy (another idea).
+ You must also visualize what it would look and actually FEEL like to have this money that you’re asking for; how does it feel? This is the trickiest part because you must see yourself in another timeline where you are happy because you have this money. Feelings of joy, happiness, peace and gratitude – imagine yourself feeling this in the present moment WHILE forecasting the future that hasn’t happened yet. Because in a parallel timeline, it already happened. I know this sounds really trippy and complicated but really though; it’s all about picturing the future version of you that ALREADY has this amount of money in their bank account.
Go and commune with trees
+ Not sure why but trees have long been associated with money, wealth and abundance. I love trees or looking at anything green, it heals me. Trees take a long time to grow, the same as investing and acquiring knowledge and skills to generate money.
Time your money magic with the days of the week
Mondays are associated with the moon – a good day for tapping into your dreams, intuition.
Tuesdays are associated with the planet Mars – a good day for taking action, creativity
Wednesdays are associated with the planet Mercury – thinking, coming up with ideas, working with data, communications, travel.
Thursdays are associated with the planet Jupiter – expansion, faith, good fortune
Fridays are associated with the planet Venus – payday for most Americans, money, leisure, art, pleasure
Saturdays are associated with Saturn – karma, responsibilities, adulting
Sundays are associated with the Sun – joy, happiness, wealth, abundance
I bought this money candle from House of Intuition in Los Angeles circa 2015
Try working with candle magic and minerals
+ With candles, results may vary but usually within 2 weeks, something happens. You can even get a green candle from the grocery store and sprinkle it with cinnamon.
+ With minerals – crystals and stones – results may also vary but it’s best to work with green stones (Green Aventurine, Jasper, Agates, etc) and pair it with an orange/or gold/yellow stone such Carnelian, Pyrite, Tiger Eye. As always, including Quartz crystals will help amplify your wish. Smoky Quartz attracts money as well by the way.
Keep living your life
Continue to live your life, moving towards your manifestation. Andy Warhol says – as soon as you stop wanting something, you get it. What it really comes down to is a balance between wanting it with a calm state of mind with an inner knowing that what you want is already yours and not wanting it out of desperation. Keep practicing your magic, keep experimenting to see what works with you and you will get there.
Conclusion
There are many ways to attract money, wealth and abundance to you. Just know that it all starts with you and how you think about money. Hopefully this helps a little.
Stare at this money crystal grid and write your wish down. Know that whatever you want is already yours. And so it is.
The image is of Thanos the Mad Titan who collects the Infinity Stones for his own selfish gain.
I’m going to attempt to relate this to the chakras. I know, I know; crystal healing, chakra healing and the wellness industry in general has become the butt of jokes; super played out and oversaturated with cringe-y BS these days but…
you can’t deny that in spite of fake or misinformed people, underneath it all is the Energy itself.
I’m going to write as authentically as I can, from my own words.
Why should you care about aligning your chakras?
In theory, you don’t have to ever align your chakras, it’s not like you’ll die if you don’t ever get to know the chakra system. The truth is, you don’t have to do anything you don’t want to do. Ever.
But from personal experience and existing in a physical, human body for 44 years now – I have to say that the energy we put out into the world is very important. Once you learn and master this energy, in some ways you become like Thanos – almighty and all powerful. You’ve mastered and worked with your own subtle energy – you can control it and you can manifest whatever is for you.
Read that again: you can manifest whatever IS for you. Notice I didn’t say you can manifest whatever you want.
Just because we align our chakras and heal ourselves doesn’t mean life is going to be perfect from here on out. The wellness industry has a tendency to focus on the love and light part and not so much on shadow work and integration. Understanding what each chakra does can help us understand our own nuanced energy.
If anything, you’ll keep learning and experiencing new things. In other words, you’ll continue to level up.
I’ve come to learn that our physical bodies aren’t really the ones running things – they’re simply physical manifestations of the soul’s biological shell. A beautiful shell that we occupy during our time here on earth.
It is only a small part of who we are.
Not aligning your chakras means that you or I will be more prone to imbalances – negative feelings of entitlement, anger, jealousy, depression, anxiety and the list goes on and on.
Our intention becomes very clear when we understand that, whether we are conscious of it or not, we influence our environment. For example, when I began to understand that my aura – my energy field – controlled whether plants lived or died in my home, I began to further see that my aura also affected the way my pets lived, the way my children lived, the way my neighbors lived. To have power is to have impact on everything around us. We can learn not to fear that impact but to use it – consistently, consciously, and responsibly – integrating it in a natural way into our daily living. If each of us were self-responsible for having more power, for carrying more light, more love, and more wisdom, then surely the planet would be a better place.
So how to experience your chakras? It’s not like they are tangible “things”…
You can start off with our 7 Chakra Stone Set and work your way to getting to know your chakras through the stones.
Watch the video below from Spirit Science called Chakras 101
Angel Aura crystal skull and books from my personal collection
With everything going on in the world, it is very difficult not to find yourself consumed with negativity. The only problem is that allowing negativity to control you will only lead to more negativity. It’ll make you sick, angry, and turn your life upside down. To offset these issues and bring normalcy to your life, you’ll want to learn more about the metaphysical use of crystals and stones.
Certain stones can help you combat certain problems. Amethyst may be effective for negating hangovers and drunkenness. This is only one example. Below, readers will learn more about the metaphysical use of crystals and stones in modern times.
What IS metaphysics, anyway?
According to Wikipedia:
Metaphysics is a major branch of philosophy. It concerns existence and the nature of things that exist. Altogether it is a theory of reality.
Today the term metaphysics usually refers to discussion of aspects of reality which are beyond physics.
If you think about it, most of humanity’s problems originate from the mind and emotions, something we don’t see but experience all the time. You can see where we’re going with this and how metaphysics can relate to crystals and stones and how crystals and stones can effect mental and emotional healing.
The Metaphysical Properties Of Stones
The world has flipped upside down, so you’re likely looking for a way to right the ship. Well, it might be as easy as taking advantage of stones. Benefiting from the metaphysical properties of stones can help you improve your life by bringing awareness to what you need energetically. This is an effective way to boost your inner strength, enhance your knowledge, improve your bravery, and promote positivity. The possibilities are endless. You cannot ignore the metaphysical attributes of stones and crystals.
Energy Healing Stones
While there are other ways to cure ailments, many techniques come with severe side effects and serious repercussions. As a result, many consumers are looking for safer ways to deal with their issues. Crystal healing is one possibility. This alternative medicine technique utilizes crystals and stones to treat ailments and defend against disease. Supports of this notion claim that crystals are conduits for healing. They argue that stones allow healing, positive energies to flow into the body while eliminating negative energies.
Subtle energy shifts can lead to serious issues. By harnessing the power of crystals, one will be able to enhance their health and promote positivity in their life.
The Immense Benefits Of Healing Stones & Crystals
In your natural environment, you’ll find yourself surrounded by negative energy. It is pertinent to find ways to void this negativity and fill yourself with positive thoughts. Certain crystals and stones can help you achieve this goal. Smokey Quartz is an excellent example of this. This mineral is considered to be one of the most effective grounding stones. This means that it can be used to neutralize and eliminate negative vibrations and energies. Furthermore, it can detoxify the user. If you find yourself in a bad mood, you only need to pick up a Smoky Quartz crystal, and your mood will change rapidly.
You’ll also want to learn more about Fuchsite Kyanite Stones and their eye-opening benefits. These stones possess the ability to heal the heart while stabilizing one’s energy field. This stone will never acquire negative energy, so its applications are unlimited. If you need to bring a gentle calm to your life, you’ll want to use a Fuchsite Kyanite Stone.
Endless Possibilities
When it comes to the metaphysical uses of healing stones and crystals, the possibilities are endless. Whether you wish to enhance your spirituality or heightening your consciousness, you’ll be able to achieve your goals with the right stones. There has never been a better time to transform your life and become a better you. Don’t ignore the powerful energies possessed by healing crystals.
This blog post is an opinion piece only and does not apply to healing the physical body. Please see a health professional if you are experiencing serious health issues.
I haven’t done a ‘Crystal of the Day’ blog post in a while. I haven’t written a blog in general for some time now, actually.
I’m not going to pretend that 2020 has been an easy year because it really hasn’t been.
All I can say is that this too shall pass and we can look back on it and say that we were still living well even in a pandemic.
If you can breathe, if you can talk, walk, see, hear and touch then you ARE living well.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not trying to minimize people’s problems. I get that it’s not always that simple, but then again these 5 basic things ARE a necessity to living.
Although life has been strange and intense since the pandemic there’s still LOTS to be thankful for at any given day, like this stunning and uniquely structured mineral combo: an Apophyllite with Calcite. I call this an architect’s dreamhouse. Because every time I look at this mineral, it reminds me of a designer’s house. I envision this gorgeous structure to be built on a cliff overlooking the ocean with the Calcite part pointed down.
The upside down pyramid like structure is multilevel and full of light. And if you shrink yourself down to the size of this crystal, you can actually imagine yourself inside of it.
Metaphysically, Calcites are known for the following properties:
Now let’s focus on the rooftop of this amazing place. The “roof” is made of clear Apophyllite crystals of different shapes and sizes…just sparkly and beautiful, a literal dream.
This mineral can be seen in many ways; you could turn it the other way with the Calcite section pointing up and you will still see that it can be an architect’s house.
If you’re tired of earth at the moment, you can imagine that this mineral is some sort of spaceship taking you far away to another dimension. Where would you go in this vast universe?
Metaphysically, Apophyllites are known for the following properties:
Physical: supports infusion of spiritual Light, making the Light Body physical
Emotional: aids in rediscovering trust in the Divine after disillusionment
Spiritual: facilitates interdimensional travel, connecting with guides and angels
Apophyllites excel at attuning one to the higher-frequency energies of the angelic and interdimensional domains. Indeed, these crystals can serve as windows into many other worlds, and those wishing to experience interdimensional travel will enjoy working with them.
One video of this stunning mineral combo just wasn’t enough. So here’s another one so you can see and appreciate all the details of this crystal.
Whatever your eyes “see” is how you perceive the world.
I have a special relationship with Pyrite – it was the mineral that got me motivated to start up this online crystal shop 4 years ago. So I will always be grateful to Pyrite for getting me started on this adventure.
From Krista Mitchell’s book Change Your Energy:
Pyrite is masculine, extroverted, yang, aggressive energy that helps you thrive, push through obstacles and succeed. Boosts ambition, energy and will. Fires up the metabolism and aids digestion. Attracts money, wealth & prosperity. Excellent for manifestation.
As for Lapis Lazuli, this stone helped me to create a vision. Although the vision I imagined in my mind didn’t manifest in the exact way I pictured – it still was a catalyst for magical things to occur in my life. I never thought that I would be doing any of this let alone get into the healing aspect.
From The Pocket Book of Stones by Robert Simmons:
Lapis Lazuli is a stone of visionary awareness, bringing new information to the mind in images rather than words. It enhances intellectual ability, making one a better learner and teacher. Lapis is a stone of initiation as well – a catalyst for a mystical journey to higher awareness.
Here’s a marker drawing that I did recently, I hope to take a better photo soon and replace this. Lately I have expressed boredom with just posting crystals on Instagram so I’ve been trying to change it up.
Both the Pyrite and Lapis Lazuli stones have sold.
Here is an excerpt from Katrina Raphaell’s book Crystal Healing – The Therapeutic Application of Crystals and Stones:
My advice to those in search of what they already inwardly know concerning crystals, is to use your own intuition as you explore the resources of this phenomenal world of light and knowledge what rings true on your own inner touchstone. Information in Crystal Enlightenment, Vol. 1, and the following material in Crystal Healing Vol. 2, is what I have personally received, experienced and witnessed in my work and research with crystals during the last decade. Your experience is your own. Personal unfoldment with crystals is dependent upon the willingness each individual has to sit, be still, clear the mind, open the heart, and perceive the insight that will be perfectly made to order.
It’s true, I source a lot of the meanings from a few crystal books on here, but I’d really like to get away from that eventually and start writing more of my own. I guess the point of this blog post is to let anyone who finds this know that you CAN create your own personal crystal meanings.
Why bother doing this when it’s all online anyway?
That’s exactly it – there’s TOO MUCH information on the internet – a lot of the times it’s either conflicting or confusing and yet we are quick to “google it” and rely on them – myself included, ultimately forgetting to trust and rely on our own intuition and not allowing our own unique experiences to have a say in the matter.
So yes, there’s a lot of crystal and stone meanings that you can use. But does all of it resonate with you personally?
How does one even begin to create their own crystal meanings?🧐
Here are 5 suggestions; feel free to add to this and as always, only do what feels right to you:
1. Meditate with the crystal or stone or spend a few minutes by holding the crystal or stone in your hand.
Most will say that your non-dominant hand is better for receiving the energy of the crystal or stone, but also try with your dominant hand. How does it feel, is it any different?
2. Spend time with them like they’re your friends. I personally like to read, journal, listen to music or read tarot for myself with all my stones present. Over time, your crystal collection will start to communicate with you in the most subtle way. It will be hard to explain and you will probably come off as crazy to your family if they don’t get it. I promise you will be happier though.
3a Observe the physical characteristics of the crystal like shape, color, texture. Is it opaque, clear, iridescent, lustrous? Does it have rainbows, does it have inclusions or other minerals on or in it?
3b Observe how the stone makes you feel: does it make you feel more calm, more energized?
4. If you are creative – why not draw, paint, take photos or incorporate crystals into your designs?
I believe this is the main reason why I started selling crystals – I just felt inspired by them. They are an absolute joy to work with and the people who buy them from me are just as kind and wonderful. Unlike most people who just buy things online and have a tendency to be rude, impatient or selfish; from my experience so far – people who buy minerals have great energy. Facts.
5. If none of the above are working for you, I would try color or word association.
For example, let’s use Carnelian. Carnelian is often a red, orange, brown stone. What words can you associate with red? Red is the color of blood, red is love, red roses, red is our beating heart, red is sexy, red is passion and power, red is also anger and aggression. I can keep going but I think you get my drift here.❤️
Conclusion:
So have fun, get magical and creative getting to know your crystals and stones. It’s okay to search for the general meaning of them but it’s also just as important to create your own interpretations. It’s a great way to increase our perception and intuitive abilities, as well as expand consciousness.
Shuhari is a martial arts concept that I’d like to add here because in some ways, it covers a lot of the same concepts that I’m attempting to explain:
“It is known that, when we learn or train in something, we pass through the stages of shu, ha, and ri. These stages are explained as follows. In shu, we repeat the forms and discipline ourselves so that our bodies absorb the forms that our forebears created. We remain faithful to these forms with no deviation. Next, in the stage of ha, once we have disciplined ourselves to acquire the forms and movements, we make innovations. In this process the forms may be broken and discarded. Finally, in ri, we completely depart from the forms, open the door to creative technique, and arrive in a place where we act in accordance with what our heart/mind desires, unhindered while not overstepping laws.”
It’s going to take practice and dedication, but I promise you that if you keep at it you will start to ‘hear’ the stones speak to you about their purpose in your life as well as your purpose in their life – yes believe it or not, crystals and stones have their own life story to tell.
It also really helps to get off your phone, watch less TV, spend more time alone. All you have to do is ask and intend to receive information from them.
I read something in Robert Simmons’ Book of Stones where he says (just not in these exact words) that everything he writes in his books is channeled information and is not scientifically proven. It is all based on personal experimentation: spending time meditating with the crystals and stones and recording the information he receives to learn about how they affect him personally.
So instead of me Googling or reaching for my copy of Book of Stones, I will do my best to tell you about this fantastic mineral specimen: Phantom Chlorite Quartz
Phantom Chlorite Quartz has a ghostly vibe to it, like you can literally see it’s previous stages of growth. It’s almost like a skeleton, but not really. And so appropriate because at the time of this blog post, Halloween is just 5 days away.👻
Each Quartz crystal grows in layers; often times a Quartz that’s growing will have other minerals include itself in its growth process – and so it is with Phantom Chlorite Quartz, whose layers are visible via the Chlorite that included itself.
Metaphysically, Chlorite helps us to heal our wounds, allowing us to accept ourselves as we are; acknowledging the mistakes we’ve made in the past and appreciating how far we’ve come in life. We can look at our past and observe it in present time, without attaching any emotions to it. With Quartz in the mix, these properties are amplified and magnified.
This amazing, Large Phantom Chlorite Quartz has sold.
Often times I’ll buy a book based on its cover and this one is no exception. I love the typography, the use of star and crystal elements – a combination I never seem to tire of. Vintage books are probably more interesting cover-wise than most modern book covers these days, at least to me.
On the back cover of the book it says:
Ra Bonewitz is the foremost authority on the spiritual aspects of crystals. A scientist, professional geologist, psychic and mystic, he is a unique combination of the practical and the intuitive. As well as working as a trance medium and healer, he travels widely giving lectures and workshops on crystal energies and their applications.
I’ve not finished the book but have jumped around mostly, I confess that I have a hard time finishing all sorts of books because I go in and out of being interested.
Nonetheless, this is a fascinating book to have in your collection if you love and appreciate crystals and minerals both from a geological and metaphysical point of view.
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