Adrienne Goff

Why do crystals change or lose color?

Adrienne Goff — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:02:35 +0000

“Hi Adrienne, I have a small (3 1/2″) Amethyst crystal wand. I just noticed that it’s starting to lose color on the thick end. What causes that? Does it signify anything?” –P.S.

Great Question! I believe that when crystals lose or change color, it is likely the result of an energy source being applied to it. Was your Amethyst wand left in a sunny window or outside? The sun can fade certain crystals, such as Amethyst, Rose Quartz, Celestite, Smoky Quartz, and others. But it also could be that you and your Amethyst wand were channeling higher energies during use, that flowed through it and altered the color. Crystals from the Quartz family definitely conduct and amplify other energies, such as Reiki and other higher dimensional frequencies. If you were meditating with it or connecting consciously, you could have brought through higher spiritual energy that altered the Amethyst. Since the color is fading only on one end, instead of uniformly throughout, I am drawn to believe that this is a more likely explanation.

Perhaps your work with it has begun to activate it. Sometimes after crystals are worked with, they change. Internal cloudiness can disappear, and they become clearer. I’ve even seen more drastic things happen, such as etched triangles (known as records) appearing on the face of a Quartz, right before my eyes. Here is the most dramatic crystal transformation that I know of: I gave a powerful healer a Quartz crystal with three separate terminations. She was giving a healing session, and she asked her client to hold this crystal, which he did for thirty minutes. Somehow the crystal actually morphed in his hands! I saw the crystal after the fact, and the three terminations are now just two terminations! This just points to the multidimensional way in which the mineral kingdom can work. I love it when they defy what we know as the laws of physics.

I would suggest holding your Amethyst wand to your heart and asking it directly why the color has faded on one end. You might be surprised and delighted by the answer you get!

February: Dioptase–Medicine for the Heart

Adrienne Goff — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:54:30 +0000

The grocery store aisles are now a sea of red and pink; cascading with heart-shaped chocolate boxes, gushy teddy bears, rosy sentiments, and other plastic tokens of this grand concept called love. I always loved Valentine’s Day as a child. In class, we got to decorate little bags that our classmates would fill to the top with sweet little Valentine cards, making everyone feel special. As an adult, I do appreciate the concept of having a day devoted to celebrating love. It is the most powerful force in the Universe, and it is the whole reason for being. But I have been troubled by the overemphasis on romantic love that seems to define this Hallmark holiday. While romantic love is certainly special, it is just one small flavor of the heart’s expression. And if you don’t happen to have a beloved on Valentine’s Day, you can feel left out. The true energy of love is naturally inclusive of all beings and expresses itself in many facets. So why not redefine Valentine’s Day to match the true spirit of love? Let’s make it a celebration of love in all forms: love for your family, your friends, your pets, the divine, the trees, the ocean, the stars, all that is, and most importantly, yourself. Everyone should feel special and adored on Valentine’s Day, like I did in our elementary school parties. There is no limit to love. The more we are able to feel and give, the more we receive. The question is how can we open our hearts to feel and express even more love, in all of its delicious flavors? I believe that the answer to this, and almost any question, is healing our hearts from past hurts and loving ourselves even more deeply and unconditionally. February’s crystal of the month, Dioptase, is our perfect partner this Valentine’s Day for opening, clearing, and expanding the heart.

Dioptase, pictured above, is a translucent and sparkling green silicate of copper mineral found in copper ore deposits. Its copper content gives Dioptase its powerful heart-clearing function. Copper-based stones, such as Azurite, Cuprite, Malachite, and Chrysocolla, are a must-have in any crystal healer’s toolbox. They have the ability to help us to remove energy blockages and to promote energy flow in the chakras. Because Dioptase grows in translucent crystalline form and contains silicon, its energy and power is amplified even more than most other copper stones, giving it a radiant quality. This makes it one of my top choices for releasing and dissolving deeply embedded emotional traumas, patterns, and blockages.

Relating to other human beings gives us some of our most profound lessons and opportunities for expansion. We come into this world as sensitive beings, with our hearts wide open and trusting. But as we move forward in time, we all have experiences where the emotions of those around us become lower, negative, and discordant. At an early age, we are imprinted by the emotional content and patterns of our parents, family, and those around us. Even though our parents did the best they could to show us love, we may have absorbed some underlying stress, tension, anger, or issues they may have been experiencing. As we try to make meaning of the world around us, many times we subconsciously adopt the beliefs and patterns of those in authority. If they felt a lack of love or a need to shield the heart, we may have taken that on. And when they had to discipline us to keep us safe in the world, this may have felt distressing enough for us to begin closing the heart. Even if you had a relatively healthy family life, as I did, once you enter into school, it is not uncommon to be exposed to a cast of insensitive characters creating emotionally painful experiences.

Fast forward to the age of dating and relationships. Some of our initial experiences in the area of romance can set the tone for how we run our emotional energy in the world. Feelings are so intense when we are younger, so rejection can feel like the end of the world. Emotional abuse in a young relationship can be crippling, and betrayal can lead to trust issues. These things can establish patterns and beliefs that we are unworthy of love. Also, each time we have an emotionally charged relationship, whether it is a romantic, plutonic, or family, we can form energetic attachments or cords that connect us to them, even after the relationship dissolves. When our energy is connected to someone who is in an unhealthy space, we can be affected by that person. It might become more difficult to ascertain what feelings and beliefs are ours, and what belongs to someone else. All of the above situations can cause blockages and confusion in our emotional body and may affect how available we are to feel and express love now.

The good news is that we have the power to shift all of this, and Dioptase can help! Dioptase is a crystalline angel for the heart chakra. Working consciously with it can help you to become aware of these subconscious patterns so that you can release them once and for all, while it helps you to establish a higher pattern of evolved love. Are you ready to release old emotional attachments, cords, karma, soul contracts, or blockages in the heart? Have you or are you experiencing any abuse, trauma, or unpleasant emotional events in your family, or do you have relationships that feel karmic or dense? Crysal expert, Naisha Ahsian, explains that Dioptase can heal and clear all of these situations, and my experience with Dioptase confirms this.

What I have noticed when I meditate with Dioptase is that it feels like it scans my heart, subconscious, and emotional body. I have actually felt the sensation of a small vortex over different chakras or areas of my body, pulling out old energy for review and release. This is then typically followed by emotionally charged memories gracing my perception. The first time I tried a Dioptase meditation, I was taken back to several memories in elementary school. It was so vivid that I felt like I was back in my childhood body, experiencing the same level of consciousness and sensitivity I embodied in that era. The first memory was the first time I got in trouble at school. The teacher was out of the room, and for some reason I had the idea that it would be fun to stand up and make noises like an alarm. I declared that it was a fire drill, and we should all exit the building. When the teacher ran back in, asking who was making that ruckus, everyone immediately ratted me out. I got sent to the hall, and the teacher sternly let me know how disappointed she was in my behavior and took away my recess privileges. I didn’t understand what I had done wrong, and it felt like the most devastating thing possible. This was followed by memories about classmates being mean to me, and then my first elementary school crush rejecting me.

Reliving these memories helped me to realize in a deeper way just how much I was affected by these things. I had decided that the world was not safe and it was not OK for me to follow my instincts, be silly, or express myself; because I was punished for making noise and for doing something I didn’t even realize was wrong. Being tormented by a few classmates and rejected by my crush gave me a feeling of unworthiness, that I was not lovable. What is beautiful is that Dioptase helped me to become aware of the meanings I had attached to these events.

Once I had that awareness, I felt the energetic knots of these events begin to unwind and release. Dioptase emits an energy that can actually help dissolve and transmute these blockages. What’s even better is that Dioptase can assist you in going back even further and deeper, to past lives and to the patterns in your genetic code that created these things in the first place. It can help you pluck out the unhealthy patterns. In doing so, it can help you to heal any disease that may have manifested as a result of these patterns, such as heart disease, depression, anxiety, or reproductive issues.

Once the clearing is done, Dioptase then connects you to the Divine realm and establishes the patterns of love that the higher dimensions are based upon. It plants the seeds for more evolved ways of loving. These higher heart patterns are aligned with well-being, compassion, and joy. Coming from your higher heart will help you create healthier relationships with people who are more spiritually aligned with your truest self. It will support you in nurturing yourself, living with an open heart, creating abundance on all levels, and inviting in fresh, delightful new experiences

If you would like to experience the many benefits of working with Dioptase, here is a heart healing meditation that I recommend. Begin by cleansing your Dioptase, then call in your higher self and spirit. Surround yourself in a bubble of white light, which will keep you completely protected. Focus on your breath, and then place the Dioptase in the center of your chest, over your heart chakra. Place your left, receptive hand over the Dioptase. Stay with this for a few moments, then hold this intention in your mind, “I am ready now to release anything that is standing in the way of feeling, expressing, and embodying love.”

Now the Dioptase will begin working to help you heal your heart and emotional body. Keep an open, receptive frame of mind, and simply observe what happens next. If you begin to feel physical sensations in other parts of your body, this might indicate where you are storing old emotions or where you might have an unhealthy energy cord with another person. You can move the Dioptase and place it in the location where you feel the sensation to assist in dissolving this energy. Now be open to any thoughts or memories surfacing, and just witness what is shown to you. Know that you are safe at all times, and that you have the power to shift whatever is shown with your love and with the all of the wisdom you now carry. Ask your higher self and the Dioptase to reveal the meaning you attached to this memory, that might be causing a blockage in your emotional body. You can choose to replace it with a new, higher truth, based on what you know about life now. Send Dioptase-green healing energy into the memory, and feel free to change it with your mental imaging powers to a better outcome, thus rewriting the past and clearing the pattern.

When you feel complete with your Dioptase journey, you can open your eyes and journal about your experiences. If any memories surfaced, you could write those down, and then burn the page as a symbol of the major release work you have done. I would also suggest carrying Dioptase with you for a week, to lend continual support in your heart healing work.

It is my belief that when you get your heart and emotional body right, everything else in your life will fall into higher alignment. During the month of February, be sure to take care of the heart that matters the most–yours. Allow Dioptase to help you see the love that exists within you, around you, and underlying every situation that has ever happened to you. You are love, and I love you all!

How can I regain my life force and energy with crystals?

Adrienne Goff — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:23:06 +0000

“Hi Adrienne! I have been feeling very drained lately, and my energy levels are really low and depleted. Are there any crystals you would recommend for reenergizing myself? I have a lot on my plate, and I need my life force back.” –A.N.

I think so many of us can relate to this feeling! The process of building our light bodies and adjusting to the new and incoming cosmic energies, while holding down all of the details and chores of our 3-D realities, while time continues to accelerate, can be exhausting. I do have a few crystal recommendations that can help.

The first thing I would do is make sure your energy field is fortified, and that you do not have any holes or fissures that are leaking energy. It is common for us to have weak spots in our auras that result from air travel; EMF’s from our cell phones, computers, TVs, and other technology; drinking or smoking in excess; or even negative thought forms from ourselves and from others. If you suspect that you might be leaking energy, I would suggest clearing and sealing your aura with a Selenite wand or by taking a Magic Multidimensional Cleansing Bath (a technique in my book). Then you can wear the Metatronic Shield or other crystals that are protective. And once you are cleared, sealed, and protected, I have some suggestions for energizing stones and a simple layout I’ll share to replenish your energy.

Selenite is a beautiful, luminous white, striated stone that can seal and repair the damage to your auric field by weaving it together with pure white light. Obtain a long Selenite wand, and run it through your aura, on all sides and all around you, while you hold the intention that it removes negative energy and seals any holes or gaps. Use your intuition to guide your motions, and you will feel immediately lighter and more solid. Another great technique that will clear and seal your aura in a jiffy is the Magic Multidimensional Cleansing Bath in my book, “Crystal Healing for the Whole Being.” Basically, you program a Quartz crystal to cleanse and seal your aura (see instructions for programming Quartz in the January Crystal of the Month article, or in my book, “Crystal Healing for the Whole Being.”), then you place it in the bath, along with two quarts of apple cider vinegar and two cups of sea salt. Spend at least thirty minutes in the tub, visualizing total healing of your energy body, and placing a platinum shield of light around you.

Now that you are clear and sealed, you’ll want to keep yourself this way by wearing protective stones. The best formula I know for shielding and protection is given to us by Metatron, channeled by James Tyberonn. You can find the full article on the Metatronic Shield on Tyberonn’s website: www.earth-keeper.com. But here is how you can create the Metatronic shield, in a nutshell. Around your neck, wear a stabilizing pendant, either Lapis Lazuli or a copper-bearing conglomerate, such as Azurite, Malachite, or Turquoise. On one hand, wear a ring containing a single refractive stone of at least 2 carats. The only gemstones on the planet that are single refractive are Garnet, Diamond, or Spinel. On the other hand, wear a ring containing a double refractive gemstone, preferably greater than 2 carats. Any other translucent gemstone qualifies here, such as Amethyst, Citrine, Aquamarine, Emerald, Ruby, Tourmaline, or Peridot. To complete the shield, wear bracelets of noble metals, such as copper, gold, silver, or platinum. Wearing the Metatronic shield is the best possible protection, but if you are unable to put it together immediately, I’d suggest wearing or carrying a Black Tourmaline, Lapis Lazuli, Hematite, Pyrite, Turquoise, or Labradorite until you can.

Finally, I want to talk about three lovely, life-giving stones that you can work with to boost your vitality and energy levels, and then I’ll share an easy layout you can do whenever you need a lift. Carnelian is a bright little nugget of life force that increases your energy while not depleting your bank account. They are easy to obtain, and I’ve seen them work miracles. For instance, I was taking a Gemisphere workshop on crystal healing, when I came down with strep throat. I put on a Gemisphere necklace of pure Carnelian, and within fifteen minutes, my fever and symptoms were completely gone! It is also a great choice for weight loss, detoxing, and creativity. Garnet is another favorite of mine for regenerating and nourishing all body systems, stimulating the metabolism, and making you feel just great in your body. I’ve noticed that Garnet brings greater harmony and well-being, restoring your physical blueprint to optimal functioning. It works very well with the entire endocrine system, and is the perfect stone for the second chakra. Zincite is the first one I grab when my batteries feel completely dead, because it can give a powerful jolt of life force energy that feels like fireworks. Its energies are so strong, even those who are not as sensitive to crystalline energies can tangibly feel this stone. It can burn through energy blockages and quickly activate the chakras with its fire. It works closely with the endocrine system, and brings in the energy of passion, fun, and power.

Here is a simple, energizing layout you can do to boost your life force energy. I would try this before resorting to downing a Red Bull. You will need three terminated Clear Quartz crystals and three energizing stones. You can choose Carnelian, Garnet, or Zincite, in any combination. Begin by cleansing the stones. You will want to lie down on a bed or massage table, then call in your higher self and spirit guides. Place a Clear Quartz crystal below each foot, with the termination pointing to the bottom of the foot. Then place an energizing stone over each adrenal gland. To find your adrenals, begin at your belly button. Move up one inch and over one inch to the right for the right adrenal. Move up one inch and over one inch to the left for the left adrenal. Then place the last energizing stone on your throat chakra, at the base of your neck, to treat your thyroid and boost your metabolism. Last, place the remaining Quartz crystal above your head, with the termination pointing to your crown chakra at the top of your head. You have just created two triangles, one around your body and one on your torso. Leave these stones in place for fifteen to twenty minutes, allowing yourself to be recharged.

January: Citrine–Programming Mastery in 2012

Adrienne Goff — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:10:57 +0000

New Year’s Resolutions:

I raise my vibration by decreasing energy spent on the following activities: watching any TV series with “Housewives” in the title, consuming packaged food with ingredients that look like they could blow up a chemistry lab, examining my face for newly appearing lines or flaws, and caring what other people think of me.
I raise my vibration by increasing energy spent on the following activities: physical movement done outside that feels like play, putting myself in as many situations as possible that cause uncontrollable laughter, verbally acknowledging the beauty in the people and places I encounter, and listening to my higher guidance and following through with it.
I honor myself as the Master that I AM, and I live consistently from the space of authenticity, love, wisdom, ease, and compassion. (And when I “mess up,” I let myself off the hook and realize that we’re all doing the best that we can, and that all is perfect and going according to divine plan.)

It’s that time of year again when we can expect a barrage of commercials for weight loss and smoking cessation products. January is the reset button for the collective consciousness. It marks the time when the masses are focused on new beginnings, self-improvement, and personal goal setting, which is reflected in the activity of writing New Year’s resolutions. Working on ourselves is always a worthwhile pursuit, but it can be challenging to release an old habit or adopt a new one. I know I’ve certainly had the experience of starting up a Jillian Michaels workout routine in January, which felt like boot camp and lasted all of two weeks before I lost steam. So this year, I’m trying a different approach. I’ll only make resolutions that feel fun and possible to achieve, and I will program my resolutions into Quartz crystals so that they manifest with much more ease, speed, and accuracy. Hands-down, my absolute favorite member of the Quartz family for all programming and manifestation pursuits is Citrine.

Citrine is the sunshine stone: radiant, life-giving, and positive. A natural antidepressant, it is perfect for busting a cloudy disposition or depressed haze you might find yourself experiencing, since it has the ability to burn through and transmute negativity. So one of the ways Citrine can amplify our manifestation powers is by eradicating those lower attitudes, patterns, and thoughts that would block our connection to our inherent flow of creation and manifestation. Citrine is aligned with optimism, and its can-do, empowered attitude will naturally rub off on you until you find yourself beaming a wide and genuine smile. Feeling confident, capable, and excited is the best vibrational space to be in for conscious reality-crafting, and Citrine will move you there.

Citrine helps us to achieve the status of creator gods and goddesses by strongly activating the second and third chakras, our centers for creativity, will power, and manifestation. It has the dual action of removing blockages from these chakras while boosting their functioning. I’ve also noticed that most Citrine works well with the third eye and crown chakras. Perhaps its golden color ray helps us to connect with higher dimensional realms, like the Angelic and the Golden Dolphin/Sirian Star realms. Also, much of the Citrine you find on the market is actually Amethyst that has been heat-treated, and you can identify these as the darker orange specimens (compared to the paler yellow color of natural Citrine). Perhaps their former incarnation as Amethyst still lingers, giving them the power to awaken the higher chakras. Including the higher chakras in your manifestation party is definitely a good plan. Having an activated third eye will strengthen your mental imagining powers and allow you to tap into the highest forms and possible futures that you can draw into your 3-D reality. And having your sacral and solar plexus chakras cleared and activated will give you the power, focus, and resources to make it happen in your physical life.

One reason Citrine is a perfect match for New Year’s Resolution projects is because its properties are naturally aligned with some of our most common self-improvement goals. Many people are trying to change a habit or adopt a new one, such as quitting smoking or drinking, or eating a healthier diet. Since Citrine strongly activates the solar plexus, which boosts our will power, our ability to stay on course and resist temptations is increased. A top ten resolution is to lose weight and improve the figure, and Citrine can assist by energizing us so we can get more out of our exercise program, while also boosting the metabolism and endocrine system for weight loss. Improving our financial situation is also high on the list of common resolutions, and Citrine is like a money magnet that attracts great abundance and new opportunities.

But perhaps the top reason I will work with Citrine to manifest my resolutions this year is its ability to be programmed with my intentions. All members of the Quartz family, including Citrine, have the ability to hold thought-forms or intentions that you place in them, to amplify them, and to constantly transmit a magnetic energy for bringing those things into your life. Programming your Citrine crystals will amplify your power to actualize your resolutions with more ease and in record time. They are also a beautiful symbol and physical reminder that you can carry with you for energetic support and to keep you on track.

What is so special about Quartz that gives it this power to be programmed? James Tyberonn, geologist, channel, and one of my dearest spiritual mentors, explains that it is due to the Missing Lattice Theory, which was discovered by the accomplished scientist, Marcel Vogel. Vogel recognized that the structure of Quartz crystal occasionally has a missing silicate atom, and that space acts like a black hole, holding and storing the energy of your intent.

I would like to share with you now a simple method for programming your Citrine crystals with your New Year’s Resolutions:

Become crystal clear about what you want to create.
Write your New Year’s Resolutions in the form of present-tense affirmations. For example, if you want to attract more prosperity into your life, a good affirmation is “All possible income streams open for me now.”
Clear your energy, get into a space of good feelings, and call in your higher self and spirit to guide the process.
Ask the Citrine for permission. Crystals are alive, so it is good manners to respect them as the conscious beings they are and to express the essence of the energy you would like to program. Then be open to a response from the Citrine. If it is “on board,” you will likely feel positive emotions or you will hear a “yes” in your mind. If you get any sense of resistance, then you might ask another crystal for permission.
Cleanse the crystals, using sage, running water, burying in salt for 30 minutes, or with your intention and energy.
Place the Citrine in your dominant hand, and then speak or mentally project your resolution into the crystal. You may also want to simultaneously hold a vision in your mind of what you are creating. Repeat several times until you feel a click or shift, or get the message that the crystal has taken the program. Normally, a crystal will be successfully programmed after you repeat the affirmation between eight and twelve times. Repeat this process for each resolution affirmation that you have.

Once you have programmed your Citrine crystals, you can carry them with you in your purse, pocket, or medicine pouch, allowing them to work continuously to affect your energy and consciousness. Also, place it on your bedside table while you are sleeping. Perhaps the most powerful way to benefit is to spend some regular time meditating with each crystal. You can place them on your third eye or solar plexus chakra and visualize, with as much detail and positive emotion possible, your resolutions coming true. To remove a program once your resolution has manifested, simply revisit step 6 and, instead of repeating your intention, say: “The program is now removed.”

2012 is here now, and the entire Universe is aligned and conspiring to bring out your inner Master. It is filled with cosmic gifts and opportunities to realize that you are powerful, and there is absolutely nothing you cannot have, do, or be. What I have discovered is the trick to manifesting miracles is to embody a calm attitude of certainty, to really own the fact that you are the Divine Master of your own reality. When you really know this on all levels of your being, your reality will quickly shift to reflect this truth. So when you are making your resolutions this year, remember to dream big and without limits. Once you have written down the most wondrous thing you can imagine, challenge yourself to make it even better and juicier. If you notice any thoughts or feelings surfacing that say you cannot have what you want, replace them with reasons why you can. Remember that one positive thought cancels out hundreds of lower ones. Allow radiant Citrine to put you in the perfect space to manifest excellence with bright confidence in 2012. More than a container for your dreams, it is an energetic elevator that can raise you to the floor where your higher self resides and makes things happen. Happy Manifesting!

How do I attract my soul mate with crystals?

Adrienne Goff — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:36:23 +0000

”Hi Adrienne, I am ready to attract my soul mate now. Are there any crystals you would recommend working with to help me do that? Thank you!” –L.E.

I am happy for your readiness to invite in the right romantic relationship! I get this question often, and I am delighted to share what has worked for me. Before you begin drawing him in, I suggest doing a little preliminary work to get yourself as open and clear as possible. If you want to attract in the highest level soul mate possible, it helps to first work on healing and clearing any blockages or emotional residue left over from previous relationships to ensure that what you create is something entirely new and high, rather than a repeat of old patterns in a new form. I would recommend three lovely crystals for this endeavor: Dioptase, Pink Tourmaline, and Rose Quartz.

Dioptase is a translucent and sparkling green silicate of copper mineral, and it has a specialty of bringing awareness to and dissolving emotional attachments, cords, contracts, or blockages in the heart chakra. It is the one I grab when I am working with any forms of abuse, trauma, or past emotional unpleasantness to clear out these patterns. Dioptase is also known as the stone of forgiveness, which is the energy that is required to move forward in joy. Pink Tourmaline is a high vibration stone for the heart. Its striated formation allows it to channel higher levels of love into the heart, while transforming dense emotional patterns into a lighter vibration. It can also seal and repair holes in the aura from past emotional trauma. Rose Quartz is the ultimate heart healer and one of the best choices for deepening self love. And loving yourself unconditionally is the key to healing any situation of the heart, and elevating the amount and quality of love you experience in your life.

I would suggest working with one, two, or all three of the stones to clear and heal your heart, so that new space is created there for your beloved to enter. You could simply set aside fifteen minutes each day for a month, or for however long it takes, to focus on healing your heart. Cleanse the stones you choose, call in your highest self and spirit, and place the stones over the heart chakra. Relax, meditate, and hold the intention that you are clearing out what no longer serves you. In my book, I also share a powerful exercise you can do with these three stones called the “Emotional Clearing Ritual,” and I highly suggest it if you feel that there is much to clear from the past.

After you have done this heart clearing work, I also suggest becoming crystal clear in your mind about the qualities you desire in a partner. When it was time for me to start drawing in my soul mate, I put a lot of energy into creating the perfect man for me on paper. I first worked on a list of ten higher soul qualities that I required in my partner. I suggest writing down whatever is important to you, such as a generous heart, a stable presence, a metaphysical focus, a charismatic and adventurous personality, etc. I then got a poster board and glued my list on it, surrounded by a creative collage of images that represented my perfect relationship.

Now here’s where the crystal suggestion comes in. I would choose the right crystal or stone, and dedicate it to attracting in your perfect soul mate relationship. For me, Morganite was my crystalline cupid. Morganite is a lovely, soft pink semiprecious gemstone from the beryl family, so it is cousins with Aquamarine and Emerald. It connects with the highest and purest levels of Universal love and aligns you with the Divine plan. Morganite will help lighten the burdens in your heart, while drawing to you the right romantic relationship that is a harmonious match. If you cannot acquire a Morganite, you could simply find a Rose Quartz and program it for attracting in your soul mate. Cleanse it, hold it to your heart, and repeat this phrase eight to twelve times, “I am now in a loving, romantic relationship with a high-level soul mate who is a harmonious vibrational match.”

Once you have your Morganite or programmed Rose Quartz, I would set aside fifteen minutes a day to meditate on drawing him in. When I went through this process, I held my Morganite to my heart and sat in front of my collage and list of soul mate qualities. I called in my higher self, and I sent out a beam from my heart into the higher planes, holding the intention that I was calling in the soul my beloved. And the beautiful thing is that I could feel him, even though I hadn’t met him yet! I’d suggest trying this, and you can even begin communicating with him energetically and telepathically now. He (or she) is out there, and it is possible to begin connecting now. Once you are done meditating with your stone and your collage, I would put the collage in a place of honor, with the Morganite or Rose Quartz placed on top of it, to continue sending out this call to your soul mate.

Remember this: You are infinitely worthy of love, and each day that passes brings you closer to meeting your soul mate. Who knows? You might meet today! Stay optimistic and open-hearted. I have been there, and this is exactly what I did to draw in my beloved. We met on the powerful day of 9-9-9 in the crystalline vortex of Arkansas in a very magical way. At lunch during the conference we were both attending, I got literally kicked out of the table where I was sitting. At first, I was annoyed by this imposition, but it was the Universe placing me exactly where I needed to be–at the next table where he was sitting, waiting for me. I can’t wait to hear your success story.

December: Rainbow Obsidian–Journey Through the Void

Adrienne Goff — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:33:05 +0000

December comes and wraps the North in a snow-white blanket, encouraging a natural period of slowing down, going inside, and being introspective. Perhaps no month is more powerful and poignant than December. The Christmas holidays are usually a time of great joy, festivity, and communion with loved ones, especially for the children. However, if you have lost a grandparent, parent, or other dear person, the Christmas holidays are bound to highlight this loss and trigger bittersweet emotions. At a time when everyone is gathered with their families, old memories and issues are sure to emerge and can cause a vulnerable opening and a healing opportunity. The Winter Solstice is also a profound energetic influence this month, as it marks the shortest day of the year and the longest night. Traditionally, the Winter Solstice is the time devoted to self-reflection. It’s about journeying deep within the self to take a good look at what is there, and to release or change what no longer serves us. It has a strong connection with Bear medicine. Mother Bear will fill herself up during the summer, and she will find a cozy cave in the winter to hibernate, slumber, and give birth to her cubs. She’ll then nurture them until spring draws her back out into the world. Just like the Bear, in winter we are naturally drawn to be still and to digest our experiences from previous cycle, so we can bring forth new life, ideas, and projects when spring comes to support this new growth.

When I scanned my crystals to ask which one is the best to support us and help in navigating through these deep December energies, my Rainbow Obsidians practically jumped off the shelves. Rainbow Obsidian is a volcanic glass that is a rich black color. But when you look more closely in the light, beautiful bands of vibrant blue, gold, red, and green colors make a flashy appearance. This simple physical description tells the story of how it works energetically. Black is a deep color that represents the void—the place of nothingness from which all possibilities emerge. Sanaya Roman gives a beautiful description of the void in her book, Spiritual Growth:

“The void is the state of consciousness you can go into to expand beyond your current limits, let go of old things, and move to your next level of growth. In the void, you leave behind familiar structures, habits, thoughts, behaviors, and attitudes, and go deep within to create new ones that match your higher vibration. In this state you can receive insights and do much inner work.”

Black is also magical, because it is the blending and combination of all of the color rays. In the blackness of the void, you actually have access to the entire rainbow spectrum and all of the color rays, so that you can create something entirely new and beautiful from what appears to be darkness or empty space. This truth is beautifully captured in the physical appearance of Rainbow Obsidian, with its banded rainbow rays popping out of the darkness once light shines upon it. Once you willingly take the deep journey within the void of your subconscious self and psyche, you shine your conscious light upon your shadows. Then you can create beautiful changes and rainbows where once there was darkness.

Rainbow Obsidian is well known for its ability to probe into deep and buried levels of the self, to unearth old patterns and bring conscious awareness to what you need to change. It protects you on your journey, while also assisting you in transmuting these things into a lighter expression. Investigating some of the physical attributes of Rainbow Obsidian will show you why. Obsidian contains Quartz, Magnetite, and Feldspar. Magnetite is the Earth’s natural magnet, which grounds and stabilizes energies, while also attracting energies to it with its magnetic force. The Magnetite in Obsidian is what can help in pulling out stuck energy patterns from the subconscious and other layers of the human psyche and being.

Feldspar is a common silicate mineral with a vitreous luster, which means glassy or shiny. Here is what Melody, author of Love is in the Earth, says about Feldspar, “The general properties of the Feldspar group include assisting one in detaching from the old…It provides for support in issues of self-awareness.” So when you work with Rainbow Obsidian, the Feldspar component can help you to become more aware of what is in your subconscious and to detach from the old patterns that no longer serve you. Some common Feldspar stones that you might know of are Moonstone, Sunstone, Amazonite, and Labradorite. What I’ve noticed when working with Feldspars is their vitreous, flashy iridescent qualities can also help to shift and deflect negative energy, which is how these stones can be protectors.

One other important quality of Obsidian is that it is born of volcanic activity. Because of the fire energy of its creation, it can help you to transmute and purify your energy. So when you are journeying into your core, the Rainbow Obsidian can help you transform the dark aspects into light. While most forms of Obsidian can be very blunt and direct when it reveals what you need to change, Rainbow Obsidian communicates it to you in a way that is gentler, and it also gives you an elevating and inspirational feeling that you can easily transform anything in your life that is not pleasing to you. Like the rainbow, it gives you hope! That is why I believe it is the perfect choice for the meditation that I will share.

Rainbow Obsidian’s joyful and uplifting vibration is also perfect for the holidays. If you are a person who gets the holiday blues and feels depressed around Christmas, Rainbow Obsidian can lift your spirits and mood. Wear it as a pendant or gaze into the flashing rainbow colors for a positive dose of energy. Also, if you find that your family gatherings tend to be less than jolly and are filled with dense karmic exchanges and drama, keep a Rainbow Obsidian on you for protection, shielding, and transmuting the negativity and tension.

So if you are ready to align with the December Winter Solstice energies and delve into some deeper inner work, here is a Rainbow Obsidian meditation that I would recommend for going into the void for inner transformation. All you will need to do this exercise is a small piece of Rainbow Obsidian, which you should cleanse before starting. Call in your higher self, the Divine Source, and any spiritual beings you like to work with. Ask them to place a bubble of white light around you, forming a barrier of complete protection. Lie down in a comfortable position, place the Rainbow Obsidian on your third eye, and then come into a relaxed meditative space with eyes closed. Now, using all of your senses, imagine that you are in a beautiful place in nature. You see an ancient and powerful cave before you, and you step into the entrance. You know that you will be greeted by an animal spirit guide, who will escort you on a healing journey into your subconscious. Wait at the entrance until you meet your guide. When the animal guide shows up for you, ask it about itself and if it has a message for you or any special gifts to share. Your guide then tells you that it is time now to enter into the void in order to view an aspect of yourself or past situation that is ready to be healed. You are escorted into the dark cave, and then you find yourself falling and tumbling in the dark void. But you know that you are safe and that your guide is there.

Eventually you will land and find yourself in a scene. Be open to whatever is shown. You might find yourself in a past memory from this life, or even in a past life scene. You might be in a different dimensional space meeting an aspect of yourself, such as your inner child or a soul fragment that splintered away during a traumatic experience. Simply witness what is shown. And if it is another aspect of yourself, listen to any message that is given. Now you can take your power to heal or change the scene or personal aspect. If you see something unpleasant, you can flood the scene with rainbow light and healing energy. You can change the events you have witnessed into a completely different and positive outcome, thus rewriting the past. If you are dealing with a wounded inner child or injured part of yourself, you can embrace and accept that part of yourself, giving it all of the love and healing that it needs. Take your power to transform yourself. Rainbow Obsidian will help you achieve this.

Once you feel complete with this process, your animal guide will escort you back to the entrance of the cave. Thank the guide for assisting you, and open your eyes. You might want to journal about your experience, and you could research the animal guide who appeared for you. I’d suggest consulting Animal Speak by Ted Andrews. Wishing you a wonderful Winter Solstice and bright personal insights!

November: Hiddenite – the Gift of Gratitude

Adrienne Goff — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 07:30:22 +0000

Crystal of the Month: November

For those of us in the northern hemisphere, the month of November conjures images of fire-tone leaves transitioning from the trees to carpet the Earth, festive harvest scenes; and for Americans, an inviting table of turkey, stuffing, and cranberry goodness encircled by the warmth of loved ones gathered in gratitude. November marks the time in the collective consciousness of Thanksgiving, of embracing our family and friends and truly counting our blessings. And gratitude is one of the highest vibrational states we can feel and offer.You may be familiar with the work of Dr. Masaru Emoto, who wrote various words and ideas on paper and taped them to glasses of water. He found a way to photograph frozen water crystals that formed on the molecular level as a result of the vibration of these words. When asked which words and concepts created the most beautiful crystals and powerful healing effects, here is his answer: “There is a special combination that seems to be perfect for this, which is love plus the combination of thanks and appreciation reflected in the English word gratitude. Just one of these is not enough. Love needs to be based in gratitude, and gratitude needs to be based in love. These two words together create the most important vibration.”The crystal of the month for November is Hiddenite, a lovely, green heart stone that beautifully embodies and radiates the combined qualities of love and gratitude. Hiddenite is a perfect stone for awakening the heart chakra to feel and express higher levels of love, due to its striated structure, green to yellow-green color rays, and lithium content. Striated stones are those that have parallel grooves recessed down the length of the stone, such as Tourmaline or Selenite. The lines that run through all striated stones act as channels for higher vibrational energy to flow through, which make them ideal for opening blocked energy centers and infusing these areas with amplified, purified light. In the case of Hiddenite, the quality of energy that it channels and naturally connects with is from the spectrum of love. When I hold my beautiful Hiddenite, I can easily feel loving waves of energy that are as pure as being held by your Grandmother in the most unconditional hug you can imagine. And this feeling is accompanied by physical sensations around my heart, as if a few new petals are opening in this chakra. The green color ray is definitely the perfect color therapy choice for the heart. And the specimens that contain a hint of yellow are especially useful for those of us who might require just a little extra boost to open a heart that is closed due to past emotional traumas. The lithium content is another important component to the energy that Hiddenite offers us. Stones with lithium in them have a natural calming effect, which is the perfect choice for soothing difficult emotional states that get in the way of us feeling the true currents of higher love. Peace and tranquility, delivered by Hiddenite, is also a signature of the quality of love originating in the Divine realm.

Crystal Expert, Naisha Ahsian, puts it perfectly in her description of Hiddenite: “It teaches us to receive the Love of the Divine and return that Love in kind, through the frequency of gratitude.” An important component of vibrating in the high space of gratitude is being open to receive all of the love and blessings that the Universe is constantly beaming our way. As my beloved, Robert Hintzke, so eloquently puts it, a closed fist cannot receive a greeting or a blessing. The same is true for a closed heart, and Hiddenite can be a key for opening yours to receive many things to be grateful for.

Another magical property of lithium-based stones, such as Hiddenite, is their ability to activate your third eye and your mind, while expanding your awareness to higher realities and truths. To be in a space of true gratitude, it helps to be able to mentally access all of the ways in which you are blessed, so that you can literally count your blessings, which then triggers the associated feelings of joy and appreciation. As I am writing this article, I have my Hiddenite literally taped to my third eye chakra, and my mind feels so crisp, clear, centered, and refreshed. Perhaps it also has something to do with its minty-fresh color ray. I am noticing that a positive mental outlook is washing over me, and my thoughts are naturally drifting into higher, happy places and to all of the good things that have happened to me.

The state of gratitude is the synergistic result of your mental and emotional bodies, in harmonic co-operation. An open mind allows higher truths and interpretations of your life to be received and understood, while an open heart allows you to feel it and to allow in even more love and good. Hiddenite will open and harmonize both centers.

So I want to recommend a fun Hiddenite exercise that is designed to open your heart and your head to all of the blessings you have co-created in your life with spirit. This will expand and amplify the vibration of gratitude you radiate, which will draw to you even more blessings and good. For this exercise, you will need a Hiddenite, medical tape, pen and paper. Begin by taping the Hiddenite directly over your third eye, then take some relaxing breaths and come into a meditative state. Call in spirit and your higher self, and then make a list of at least 50 things in your life that you are grateful for, big or small. The Hiddenite will activate your psychic and mental centers and assist you in becoming more aware of all of the good things in your life to be thankful for. Once you have completed your list, lie down and remove the Hiddenite from your third eye. Place it over your heart chakra, and then read your list aloud. Pause after each blessing and really allow yourself to feel the joy, appreciation, and gratitude for each thing. The Hiddenite will provide greater heart opening and an amplification of the positive emotional content you are feeling. When you are done, put your list in a place of honor, such as on an altar, with the Hiddenite on top of it to continue amplifying your gratitude vibration. Happy Thanksgiving!

Crystals for Learning

Adrienne Goff — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 07:03:07 +0000

Adrienne, I have a crystal question. I am taking some technical database classes at work. What is a good crystal for learning and studying?

-Wendy Ann Zellea

The first crystal I grab when I need to focus, concentrate, and absorb information is Fluorite, particularly Fluorite with purple, blue, or magenta color rays. Fluorite has so many outstanding benefits, such as activating higher energy centers, bringing chaos into coherency, protection, and healing. However, one of Fluorite’s qualities that I value the most is its brain-boosting power. Fluorite has been known to actually raise your IQ a few points when it is in your energy field. It reminds me of the mental stimulation I get when I drink a cup of coffee, but without all of the jittery side effects. My personal experience has been that my mind feels very sharp and clear when I’ve put it on my desk during work projects or creating crystal presentations. I’ve noticed that it really helps me to organize all of the information I have floating around in my mind and to put it into coherent and accessible files.

You might also consider adding a Pyrite cube to the mix. Pyrite, also known as Fool’s Gold, has a very solid and structured energy that helps with mental clarity and focus. It instills a can-do, empowered attitude. In my experience, I have noticed something magical about the combination of these two. It is like a synergistic brain activator. Best of luck with your database class, and I hope that helps! ♥

Coming next month….Which crystals attract your soul mate, and more! Stay tuned!

Quartz Crystal Self Healing

Adrienne Goff — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 07:01:51 +0000

I have a Quartz crystal sphere which goes with me everywhere, that I’ve accidentally dropped on my tile floor a couple of times, resulting in what appears to be large bullet holes. After several days (and lots of love) the internal ‘damage’ disappears. Is this self-healing a common attribute of quartz? Thanks! -Claudia Brazil

That is amazing! I know that self-healing is possible with crystals. They can be quite mysterious, and I’ve personally witnessed them bend slightly in my hands, as well as having internal cloudiness and inclusions seem to clear up. I even know someone who had a crystal completely morph into a different shape while he was holding it. I saw the crystal before and after his alchemical encounter with it, and I was blown away! Miraculous things, such as what you are describing, are absolutely possible with crystals, but I wouldn’t say that these are common occurrences. I believe it points to the fact that you have special crystal abilities. I think YOUR presence and love definitely had something to do with this magical healing of the crystal. Clear Quartz crystals have a natural and inherent ability to empower, focus, and amplify your intentions. It sounds like you were focusing high levels of love and healing thoughts to your special crystal sphere, and a type of alchemy occurred as a result of the energy you provided that changed matter on the physical plane. Perhaps the message is that crystals and humans work in multidimensional ways that we might not scientifically understand—yet! The entire planet is going through a major shift right now, and higher dimensional energies are becoming more accessible everyday. I see your story as evidence of this. You have a beautiful gift! I’d say keep it; keep following your intuition when you are working with crystals, and then please teach the rest of us what you discover and how to do what you are doing! ♥

Selenite

Adrienne Goff — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 06:59:53 +0000

How do you feel about Selenite, and how do you recommend using it? -Catherine Petit

I absolutely love Selenite, and I use it for so many things! Selenite resonates with some of the highest and purest energies available and can serve as a connecting channel to the higher dimensions and the beings who reside there. Selenite energy is very calming, clearing, activating, and elevating. In my healing sessions, I am often guided to run a Selenite wand through various layers of the auric field to smooth it out, clear it, and seal it in light. Oftentimes, it ends up at the crown chakra and serves as an amplifying platform upon which I place other key stones so that they are delivered into the body on a wave of high and soft spiritual energies.

I would also suggest placing it on any chakra that seems like it requires an extra boost of pure white light. Selenite will clear out the cobwebs, infuse higher energies, repair any damage, and nurse the chakra back to its higher vibrating state. If you ever find yourself in a difficult emotional place–such as panic, anxiety, stress, anger, or intense sorrow–try gently stroking a Selenite. Allow the calming vibrations to bring you back to peace and center. I’ve had some extraordinary meditation experiences with Selenite.

I’d suggest making a grid of at least 6 Selenites in a Star of David pattern, then sitting inside for spiritual journeying. Relax, breathe, and set an intention for healing, connecting higher, or whatever is for your highest good. When I’ve done this, I have found myself connecting with groups of higher dimensional beings and doing important energy work to uplift the planet. Selenite is a super-star crystal, and it is definitely the flashlight of the Angels.