All you are, and all you do, returns to you

As a loosely termed Wiccan (I say loosely for there are certain niggly rules involving ceremonial items that do not apply to me) I am very familiar with the Law of Three as outlined in the Wiccan Rede, many witches are, and yet it sort of sits there, lumbering in the back of our minds. But it doesn’t apply to just your magick, it goes with life and everything you do.

I am a big believer in karma, and that the energy you send out gathers strength and finds its way back to you. Just as you often hear from peers or friends that thinking negative  or believing you won’t accomplish your goals leads to exactly that, this is the above concept at work. Magic and metaphysics are synonyms to me, its all about energy working and, if nothing else, being open to the possibility of happiness in your life.

I know its hard. The world isn’t always the kindest place, and getting by in this country of ours hasn’t been this difficult in a long time. Here’s a few simple spells you can try every day to change your mood:

These pieces for sale at earthlightgems on etsy!

Chrysoprase Charm

Cleanse a piece of chrysoprase with your third eye chakra, and once you feel it thrumming in your dominant hand, hold it close to your heart and empower it with the following chant
Chrysoprase, oh happy stone,
Let joyfulness within me roam.
Bring a smile to heart and face;
Let merriness my world embrace.
Carry the stone close to your heart (yes, you can keep them in your bra!)

You can purchase this stunning necklace from LadyUnlaced’s Shop of the HeArt on etsy!

Emotional Balance Charm
This one is extremely simple, just carry a piece of hematite and tigers eye with you. I purchased a hematite ring from my local occult shop for a whopping .99, and LadyUnlaced sells this beautiful Fire Dancer necklace that features tiger’s eye chip beads. Tigers eye gathers scattered energy, while the hematite grounds it to you and transfers it into a positive, motivating energy.

Morning Blessing

Gracious Akasha, Who lives within Me,
Help me to undestand Your ways.
Guide my feet as they trod Your path
And keep me safely out of harm’s way.
Teach me to trust myself, my inner child, my insticts,
For I am a product of Your Creative Force;
And by my very existence
Form an important part of your universal plan.
Make my life not a test,
But instead – a joy
And speak to me through my intuitive nature
So that I cease to see my whims and fancies
As mere frivolity.
Let me view them, instead,
As what they are –
An important part of who I am
In your world.
And as I do will
So shall it be.

In addition to all of these things, you can also meditate on your problems and use this time to send out positive energy into the world, and thusly to yourself. You can also carry bloodstone and lapis lazuli for courage, jade for stress management, amazonite for success, and turquoise for luck. Just remember: your life is your own and your world is as you see it, so why not choose to see it in a better light?

Earth Charmed: Lapis Lazuli

Lapis lazuli is a beautiful stone of antiquity, prized for its beauty even among some of the first ever recorded civilizations. Examples of its use in art and architecture can be found in cultures as old as Mesopotamia, and as far reaching as China. Prized so for its intense blue colors, lapis lazuli is a stone comprised mostly of lazurite, and often contains deposits of calcite (white), sodalite (blue), and a bold yellow known as pyrite. Its hardness is from 5-5.5, meaning its a pretty sturdy stone to handle, but try not to let it take any falls. I have a large piece glued to a simple bracelet face from Michael’s that has had its shares of accidents, and no chips yet to date!

Lapis in the raw. This piece is for sale at mineralminers.com

 

Lapis lazuli is said to give the wearer the ability to understand emotional issues more clearly. Affecting the 4th chakra, lapis is a stone of neutral perceptivity. I translate this as giving someone a bit more logic and common sense at times of stress or turmoil when one’s judgement may be clouded by emotional upheaval. LadyUnlaced tells me that its also great for relieving headaches, though for me that s usually just a lack of coffee and or hydration.

Tumbled lapis, these pieces can be purchased through australiagems.com

 

As most stones of the blue hue family are, lapis lazuli is also a powerful protection stone, espeically against psychic attacks. Also known as the friendship stone, lapis is known for bonding relationships, as well as an aid in expressing feelings and emotions in an understanding and kind manner.

lapis and bamboo necklace by LadyUnlaced I purchased today! She has a beautiful lapis bracelet too, found at etsy.com/shop/UnlacedShopOfHeart

Wear this stone when you need to have a serious discussion with a friend or loved one, or if you’re going out with a new group for the first time, lapis is a great stone for navigating new relationships and finding the heart of a problem. It also increases creativity and clarity, great for the artist and best friend alike!  You can purchase pieces in the raw, and there is also a wealth of handmade jewelry to be found online as well! Such as this gorgeous necklace of lapis and bamboo coral made by the amazing LadyUnlaced!