Chippie of the Day - Daily Crystal Reading

Magnetite (Lodestone) - Four of Cups

A good protective stone as magnetite teaches us to perceive and abandon polarities, freeing us from restrictions. It has a balancing and connecting energy.

A period of self-absorption.

Sometimes you fall into it, and you'll miss out on gifts that are being offered - maybe you are meditating, maybe you are stuck in some emotional hydraulics.

If you need this time to focus on yourself because life is too stressful (or if you are sick with a gross cold like i am right now), or if you feel like life is stale because you've simply lost interest in your usual activities - you need something to focus on to engage your mind and heart.

Open yourself to your surroundings

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The Storm and the Enchantment

The cold air slipped in through her window and washed over her body. Viola pulled her thick feather blanket back up to her chest. The feeling of the heavy cold air caressing her exposed body was strangely arousing, her deep exhale invited the liquid-air hands.

As the strong cool air wrapped itself around her body she pressed her tailbone toward the sky, soothing her back into a beautiful cat stretch. She lowered her blanket, and flexed her seat muscles in anticipation of the next slinky wave of air to stroke her tired body. The heavy air pressed its way up along her arm; she dropped back her shoulder to expose her neck to her invisible seducer.

Her eyes snapped wide open and her breath caught in her throat. As quickly as her pupils dilated, her cool liquid-air lover became weightless and blended with the humid breeze coming in through the window.

Was that a dream? She turned toward the open window; it was dark out, still early in the night. It could have been a dream, she thought as she flexed and stretched her body, the whole experience left her feeling groggy. She sat up on the edge of the bed and massaged the side of her head to relieve some of the tension.

The physical reaction of her body, left her with an uneasy feeling that this was more than a dream. Have her look around her room a bit so we can get the idea of her surrounding. She shakes the experience off as a dream.

She fumbled in the dark for a flint to light her candle, when suddenly the night became day for 4 long eerie seconds. She was left blinded in the darkness as she turned toward her window, jagged lines of white fire seared the sky forcing her to wince and turn away.

The thunder sounded like a giant whip cracking, cutting the heavens in half from where the bolt branded the sky. The sound rolled in a thick mountainous wave, circling away from the burnt air and echoing across the land for minutes afterwards. Viola watched the sickly yellow and gray clouds rolling in the sky, fast and fluid like soup in her cauldron.

Oh, the rain should come soon, she sighed to herself, I better put out a bowl to collect some fresh Element Water, it will make for a nice wash in the morning. She chose a basin she had recently handcrafted, one of a twin set socketed with five bloodstones on the inside of the bowl.

In her bare feet and nightgown, she went outside and placed the bowl in the north corner of the front garden. Miles around, lightning flashes engulfed her land - the boiling sky threatened to bring the storm directly upon her.

She rubbed the sides of her ears; the weighty humid air was so dense that the bones in her face ached. Horses whinnied and screamed in the background of the echoing thunder. She pressed up under her cheeks to try and relieve some of the pressure.

At a time of such elemental passion - wind, water, fire touching down to earth - she wanted to recharge her spirit before the violence of the storm. She dug her toes into the earth and enjoyed the wind lifting and tousling her long wavy hair, the occasional strand playfully slapping her in the face.

Taking a deep breath in, Viola connected with the earth as she rooted herself into a mountain pose. She raised her palms to the heavens, exhaling; she lowered her arms and pressed her palms together in front of her heart.

Viola opened herself to the wind.

Her body was being pulled in two equally opposing directions; the crown of her head lifted towards the sky, while her spine and legs remained firmly rooted to the ground. As the first droplets of rain fell on her face, she felt the reassuring presence of her Ancestors.

Abruptly, the cold slinky air wrapped itself around her body. This time the liquid-air lover didn't bring the promise of bliss, this time it bound her like a slave to it's master.

The cold hands that bound her wrist together, holding them high above her head, seemed to now invade her mind. Black and white images of a tower on a Tor, giant insects, a fence of bones and skulls, and blood pouring down the faces of young men, flashed in her minds eye. She tossed her head from side to side, as if she could shake these violent premonitions from her consciousness.

The cold passion wrapped its way around her body and between her legs; strong invisible fingers entwined her hair and jerked her head back, exposing her neck in an arc of passion. Her body bound invisibly, she choked on a scream as the imagery left her confused and vulnerable to the mix of passion and punishment.

With every heartbeat her blood pulsed hard and hot in her legs and chest. With every breath the cold liquid-air pulled her higher off the ground. With every flashing image her body pressed rhythmically against the seducer's cool hands. Instinctively, she grabbed the leather bag around her neck, a charm she made one day when she was locked in her room.

If I won't let Them have me, I won't let this storm have me either.

Lightning and thunder simultaneously tore from the diseased clouds. The cool thick air abandoned her, letting her drop down to the wet earth. The warm rain washed over her body as she slowly floated into unconsciousness.

Potion of Rejuvenation - A Grounding Potion for Healers

A Gem Elixir and Animal Essence Potion for Healers

The efforts required in healing are draining for the healer and often times the healer begins to take on the mental and physical ailments of their patients.

The Grounding Potion of Rejuvenation helps the Healing Wizard build an energetic foundation in life based on their highest personal truth. It is a cleansing tonic aiding the wizard to deepen their connection to the Soul of the Earth.

This potion increases self-discipline - removing any responsibility fears.

It will strengthen the sense of self, especially with regard to group dynamics, helping solidify and honor your values. It will also allow you to accept incoming love, and in turn enable you to be fearlessly accountable in outgoing affection.

The Spirit of the Ladybug invokes and embodies spiritual insight, pulling in and grounding higher energies.
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Amethyst - For those who strongly resist any interference with their freedom to make their own decisions and plans.

Bloodstone - Promotes courage, harmony, adaptability to change, centering and grounding, allows oneself to accept the amount of incoming love, and is accountable for affection.

Rose Quartz - Increases self-discipline, removes any responsibility fears.

Pyrite - helps one build an energetic foundation in life based on one's highest personal truth; strengthens one's sense of self, especially with regard to group dynamics and peer pressure; helps one solidify and honor one's values.

Turquoise - attunes the energy field to the ancient wisdom and sacredness inherent in all of life; cleanses and deepens our connection to the Soul of the earth; helps us live a life of simplicity with gratitude and reverence for All.

Ladybug - Invoking & Embodying Spiritual Insight, Spiritual Groundedness, Pulling-In & Grounding Higher Energies.

Chippie of the Day - Daily Crystal Reading

Black Tourmaline (Schorl) - Nine of Wands



Within you are the hidden reserves you need to prevail.

Black tourmaline, (or Schorl, which sounds like a great name for a guy who is going to fight by your side along your vision's quest), gives us stamina. It reconciles the negative forces within and around us by creating spiritual energy. It clarifies our thoughts and reconciles the spiritual with the material.

When I start to have chronic nightmares, I like to set some wards of black tourmaline around my bed - works like a charm... literally!

You've been through some battles, but you are still standing...

Keep going no matter what.
- defensiveness
- perserverance
- stamina

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Ginnungagap

When we go to the cabin we always use our jail names - The Jacker, Sugar Pussy and Princess. We brought a sack of rune stones and some books on moon spells and healing crystals.

"Did you ever see Caddyshack when Bill Murray starts telling the story about golfing with the Dali Llama, and the Llama's ball goes in this giant pit and he says 'Ginnungagap'... ya, well this books says that ancient Norse mythology believes the world was formed in this giant pit called the Ginnungagap."

"That's funny. I'm gonna take a leak." The Jacker - always a delight - with a splif in one hand a beer in the other, heads for the door doing his best Bill Murray gopher huntin' impression.

"Uhhh... why does he always go off the balcony?"

"Because us guys can."

Sticking out my tongue I slap Sugar Pussy on the ass as he heads out to join The Jacker.

It's quiet tonight. The Waning Moon was having it's affect on the forest floor.

Princess randomly drew a few crystals from my leather sack. She drew in a short breath - Lepidolite, turquoise and Phrenite... Protection stones."

"Hey guys let's go for a walk." She put the crystals in her pocket and grabbed a few bottles.

The guys, ever mindful of the environment, twisted off the caps and tossed them on the ground.

The Jacker passed me his splif, "The sky is odd tonight."
"Ya, its starting a new phase, and old ones are dying off." I passed the splif and the Lepidolite - the most powerful of the three stones - to Sugar Pussy. "Keep it" she whispered. He caught my eye. He never questioned, he's always trusted my instincts with the crystals.

"Whoa, check out this staff Princess, it's got rune words carved in it, and it looks like there's some stones socketed into it." The Jacker started to parade around the forest with the staff, as if leading an invisible marching band.

"It looks pretty old man, let's see it it's for real."

The Jacker stopped his show, came to attention and spiked the staff into the earth. "With this staff I will command earth, wind, fire and spirit around me."

Our laugh was cut off as The Jacker was struck to the ground instantly dead. Smoke billowing from his empty eye sockets.

Sugar Pussy knelt beside his dead friend's body, "What should we do?"

"I think we gotta throw it in the Ginnungagap."

Chippie of the Day - Daily Crystal Reading

Sodalite - Page of Coins



Revel in the delights of being alive on the Earth at this time!

Sodalite enables us to think deep thoughts and help replace old ways of thinking into new ones. It will bring our mind into a state of equilibrium, promoting logical thought.

The crystal energies from sodalite will connect us with the material world, helping us turn our objectives into reality and therefore strengthening our character.

The Page of Coins wandering around with you toaday will present you with an opportunity to experience wealth and solid achievement... when you see this opportunity act on it!

Chippie of the Day - Daily Crystal Reading

Moldavite - The Star



Have faith in the future.

Moldavite crystals help us once again perceive the lost purpose in life and release constricting thought patterns. Meditate with this stone to create new insight and inspiration on how to approach your problem's solution.

Look to the Stars. In your darkest moments you need to know that there is hope, that there is light at the end of the tunnel. You will find peace of mind.

Remember: The Stars are inspiring, but they don't have practical solutions or final answers.

Without hope you cannot acomplish your task - hope is your beginning. You are on the right track, your goals and aspirations are blessed, but to realize them you'll need to take positive action. Use the light of the Star to guide you in your efforts.

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The Grange - The Study Grounds of the Magi

The Grange is a place where Magi come to enhance their craft as the forest amplifies their natural powers.
You will know when you come upon it's entrance, there is a small hill you descend and you are in. And once you're in you'll know it.

Your senses are overwhelmed.
Your breath becomes thick with life; the songs of birds in the morning and crickets at night are a symphony of spirit and light. The smell of the forest, and sap of the trees is so rich that olfactory visions dance before you. The forest's berries are a slow explosion of ecstasy on your pallet. The touch of a rose petal is velvet and the prick of the thorn is as hot as a sword strike.

Take heed before you enter the Grange as there are two things you should be aware of: the distortion of time, and how to get out of there.

Magic Wand

Spirit Quest Wand of the Magi



This is one of my favourite magic wands that I've made.

I love the name it whispered to me upon consecration of the wand - Spirit Quest Wand of the Magi.

- Coral and turquoise hanging with the feathers
- Clear Quartz Terminator crystal
- Turquoise Generator crystal

Fun, Pretty & Powerful!

Chippie of the Day - Daily Crystal Reading

Copper - Ten of Cups



Copper is a mineral that amplifies the powers of all the chippies out there. Specifically it strengtherns loving qualities and helps us love ourselves and others. Copper sends vital messages of love, calmness, healing and joy.

Joy goes beyond happiness - it is the feeling that we get when at the deepest level of ourselves, that we are one with all that is, and all is good. Don't let the trials of daily life blind you.

Joy exists and it is our birthright.

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Chippie of the Day - Daily Crystal Reading

Chalcedony - nine of cups














Stone of Composure
This stone enhances our power of expression and helps overcome speaking inhibitions. Hold it during speeches and meetings to avoid misunderstandings. Use this stone to calm your mind.

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