We’ve all heard the phrase karma thrown about. People talk about having good karma and bad karma. But exactly what is karma? Well there really are a few different definitions. In its most simple form karma can be thought of as spiritual consequences. This means that good deeds are rewarded and bad deeds are punished. 

In its most basic form karma is just an action. It doesn’t hold spiritual weight in and of itself. Instead it’s the intent of the wielder who determines whether an act is for good or ill. 

The four basic types of Karmic actions are:

•  The words we speak
• The thoughts we have
• The actions we take for ourselves
• The actions we take for others.

 If you look at these four items its easy to see how any one of them can influence for good or evil. Bad thoughts and speech towards another will often result in animosity towards the speaker of those words.

In more new age thinking Karma is often expressed as a compounding influence known as threefold return. This means that for every deed you do you can expect the same returned to you at 3 times the weight. So good is rewarded with greater good and ill is punished with greater ill. 

Several different religions use Karma in their teachings including:

• Buddhism
• Hinduism
• Neo Paganism
• Sikhism 

The biggest idea that separates Karma from other religions is its practicality. Karma is an assumed consequence. It does not matter whether a person is a believer or has faith in a god. The actions of the individual will be accountable to the individual. 

A few short paragraphs aren’t nearly enough to delve into the different religious and social implications of Karma. Instead it’s meant to be a brief overview.

If you simply remembers that Karma is a matter of cause and effect then you are well on their your to inner peace.

Lapis Lazuli is one of the most ancient of gemstones. It’s been mined for over 6000 years. It’s indigenous to the mid east and is found through out Afghanistan. Its deep blue color has been prized literally for millennia. In fact it was one of the prized gems of the Pharos. If you want to know more about lapis lazuli you’ve come to the right place. Here’s everything you need to know about lapis lazuli.

 Region: The most famous Lapis Lazuli is found in Afghanistan in the Badakhshan province. Recently mining has begun in the Andes mountain of Chile. 

Formation: Lapis Lazuli isn’t a true mineral gem stone. Instead it’s actually a vibrant blue rock similar to marble.

 Look: Lapis Lazuli has been called sapphire as well. It’s a brilliant deep blue color with gold and white flecks inside the strata 

Ancient Usage: Lapis Lazuli was used for centuries as part of the burial rights of Egyptians. They would carve an eye shaped amulet out of the material. In fact the gem is even mentioned in The Book of the Dead.

 Spiritual Usage Today: For healing lapis is used to clear up throat and head maladies including the brain and eyes. It is also used to help restore mental balance. Lapis is still heavily used in magical rituals. It represents clarity and psychic abilities. It is also considered an extremely lucky stone to boot.

 So whether you are looking for lapis lazuli for spiritual and magical purposes or solely as a decorative gem stone it makes a great addition to any gem stone collection. The deep azure blue works great as a pendant or a set of earrings. It might not be a bad idea to pick up a set of lapis before heading out on a jaunt to Las Vegas. Whatever your reasons, Lapis Lazuli is just plain gorgeous.

There are thousands of different homeopathic cures available.  They range from aura healing, to chakra rebalancing, to crystal therapy. Gem elixirs are an offshoot of crystal therapy and can be used in conjunction with almost any other natural remedy. Gem elixirs harness the crystal power and vibration in a solution that can then be ingested or applied topically.

Making a gem elixir only requires a few basic steps.  The first thing you will want to do is consult any relevant texts to find out exactly what gem stones you need for the elixir. Be sure to choose stones that have been cut and polished.

Be careful when choosing stones, some may contain traces of heavy metals such as lead and mercury. They can be toxic. If you aren’t sure about what you are doing stick with using strictly quartz based gem stones. 

To harness the gem stone’s power you need to first calm your mind and block out any mental and physical abstractions.

• Use tongs or a spoon to place the stone into a bowl full of spring water. 
• Now take the bowl and place it where it can sit in direct sunlight for 3-6 hours. 

The sun will activate the crystal and transfer some of the energy from the stone into the water. 

• Once the water is charged remove the stone with the tongs. 
• Slowly pour the charged water into a dark glass container such as a sanitized brown beer bottle. 

Next you need to fix the solution to keep it from decaying. Mix an equal amount of neutral spirits such as gin or vodka with the elixir. 

That’s all there is to creating a gem elixir. It’s a safe non toxic remedy that can work well with other traditional therapies. The elixir can be taken sublingually or rubbed into a chakra point, sprayed into the aura or even added to bathwater. Use it however it works best for you.

Tektites are an amazing type of mineral. They are formed in one of the most violent events possible, a meteor or comet impact with the earth. What happens is that when an asteroid hits the earth it instantly heats and melts the rock surrounding the impact site. This liquid rock is then blown into the air by the force of the explosion.  As it travels thousands of feet up through the atmosphere the molten rock begins to cool. Since it’s essentially in free fall they form into spherical or tear drop shaped globules.  Because the explosion was so powerful these minerals can be tossed up to thousands of miles away from the initial meteor impact site.

Tektites typically have a translucent brownish glass look to them. They can appear similar to obsidian in that they are smooth but the chemical structure is entirely different.

Tektites are commonly found throughout Indochina and Australia. As a gem they have minimal value unless you find the rarer moldovite which has a more green hue to them.

Since these minerals were formed through cataclysmic forces they are thought to have an unusual amount of power to them. They are often associated with fire and earth energy.

When it comes to spiritual uses these stones help to bring strength to a person when it comes to balance and trust issues with others and even can help to improve communicative efforts. They are also used to help with weak blood like anemia and even some forms of mild depression like melancholy. 

To sum it all up tektites are powerful stones formed by the dynamic confluence or earth and sky. When these two essential elements mix together they form a powerful stone that has some of the best properties of earth. They’re forged in fire and a great choice to use in any crystal healing methodology.