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The Healing Power of Crystals – Peridot – August Birthstone

Guest Author — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:42:51 +0000

Peridot is a beautiful yellowish green gemstone. Peridot has been valued for thousands of years for its natural beauty. In fact, legend says that some of the jewels Cleopatra wore weren’t emeralds but in fact Peridot. This gem has a lot of history behind it. Things to know about Peridot: The American National Association of jewelers lists...

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Using Crystals to Energize Your Life

Wanda — Thu, 07 May 2009 04:30:30 +0000

Many ‘alternative’ therapies work on the belief that it is necessary to allow the energies of the body to flow freely in order to attain health, wellbeing and happiness. Illnesses and stress can cause blockages, which prevent the energy flowing. The prevention of the energy flow exacerbates the illness or stress and so it becomes...

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An Introduction to Runes

Wanda — Wed, 06 May 2009 04:26:22 +0000

Runes are enjoying a major comeback but are often viewed as a ‘new age’ phenomenon. Nothing could be further from the truth. Here’s our guide to Runes. What are runes? The word Rune means ‘mystery’ or ‘secret knowledge’. Runes are small, flat-pebble shaped stones or pieces of wood, crystal or glass. A rune set contains...

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An Introduction to Tarot

Wanda — Wed, 06 May 2009 04:04:43 +0000

Of all the forms of divination used by ‘new agers’, Tarot is the one that provokes the strongest reaction in people. They seem to instinctively love it, hate it or be frightened by it. How can a deck of cards produce such feelings? What is Tarot? Tarot is the name for a deck of cards. ...

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An Introduction to I-Ching

Wanda — Wed, 06 May 2009 03:46:10 +0000

I-Ching has become increasingly popular – but how much do you know about it? Our guide will tell you all you need to know. What is it? I-Ching is one of the oldest and greatest Chinese books of philosophy which is also called The Book of Changes. It tells of the developments of every happening...

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Avalon Essences – Aromatherapy

Wanda — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 03:23:52 +0000

Our friend Jennine has an online shop called Avalon Essences, where she sells aromatherapy products. I am an absolute fan of bath oils, massage and body oils, candles, pot pourri in fact anything that keeps my house smelling nice. She also makes therapeutic balms that are practical as well as having a beautiful aroma. Jennine...

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Natural Home Made Cough Remedy

Wanda — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 20:12:00 +0000

Nia ( as my daughter Varinia calls herself ) and her partner Shaun came to visit last night. Poor Varinia has a really bad cold similar to something I had myself recently, so I gave a cough remedy that Paula had found on the net, and that I use whenever I have a cold. This...

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