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Citrine, one of the birthstones of November, is named for lemon, which is reflected in its color. This stone is reminiscent of the sun and symbolically represents its cleansing power, energizing effect, and ability to elevate the mood. Citrine is also deeply associated with the solar plexus chakra. For this meditation you need to put one small piece of citrine in an ice cube cell. Cover it with spring water. Allow enough time for it to completely freeze. Take the citrine out of the freezer and ...
On this day in 1820, an eighty-ton sperm whale sank the Essex, a whaling ship from Nantucket, Massachusetts. This event was the inspiration for Herman Melville's famous fictional story Moby Dick. Nantucket is a beautiful, mystical, magical seaport. I once rode the ferry to Nantucket, and I'll never forget the experience. I clearly felt the energies of past lives upon me. Are you the captain of your ship, or are you the crew? Do you command your voyage, or are you fighting fictional monsters ...
November is National Pomegranate Month. Whenever I see or taste a pomegranate, I instantly think of the Greek goddess Persephone. When she was taken to the Underworld, she ate six pomegranate seeds, which tied her to staying there for half the year. As the fruit often shows up in markets in late fall, it's another reminder of Persephone's journey to the Underworld. Soon winter will be upon us, but life will return in the spring. I always purchase a couple of pomegranates—one to eat and ...
September is National Honey Month, an opportune time to recognize the importance of bees in our lives. Without our pollinators, the whole planet's ecosystem would be in trouble. While most of us can't become beekeepers, we can help bees in several easy ways: Fall is a great time to plan your garden for the following spring. Choose bee-friendly plants that are native to your region. Some of my favorites include sunflowers, basil, lavender, calendula, clary sage, hyssop, and verbena. To treat ...
