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Aquamarine's metaphysical properties centre on calmness, courage and communication, linked to its sea-blue colour and association with water. This brings tranquility, clarity and truthful expression. It protects travellers and soothes your emotions. It's a stone for enhancing self-expression, resolving conflicts, relieving stress and supporting spiritual growth. It particularly connects the heart and throat chakras for honest communication from the soul. Key metaphysical properties Communication and truth Opens a channel between the heart and throat chakras, rooting clear, hones and articulate speech. It reduces misunderstandings. Calmness and serenity Its water-like energy reduces stress, quiets the mind, soothes fears and encourages emotional balance. Courage and protection Historically a sailor's talisman, it's believed to offer protection during travel and install courage, supporting sensitive individuals and those overwhelmed by responsibility. Clarity and intellec...

This beautiful image is from Pixabay Amethyst  Amethyst  has been treasured since ancient Greece, where it was believed to prevent intoxication and encourage clear thinking. Long linked to spirituality and royalty, it is now most commonly mined in  Brazil, Uruguay, Zambia, and Madagascar . Most of the amethyst I use in my bracelets comes form Brazil and Uruguay. It is natural and undyed. Green Aventurine Green Aventurine  has a long history as a stone of opportunity, carried by merchants and gamblers in many cultures. Its connection to growth and luck continues today, with major sources in  India, Brazil, Russia, and Tanzania . My Green aventurine comes from Brazil, Chile and Spain. It is natural and undyed Black Tourmaline Black Tourmaline  has been used for centuries as a protective talisman, especially in African and Indigenous traditions. Known for grounding and energy cleansing, it is primarily mined in  Brazil, Africa (notably Namibia), Sri Lanka...

Rose quartz and Pink opal are perfect for yourself or a gift. The heart chakra is associated with love, compassion, emotional balance, and our ability to both give and receive care. Pink gemstones, in particular, are often linked to the softer expressions of the heart—tenderness, self-acceptance, and emotional healing. For Valentine’s Day, pink stones offer a beautiful reminder that love is not only something we can exchange with others, but also something we cultivate within ourselves. Rose Quartz  is the stone most commonly connected to the heart chakra. Its gentle pink tone is associated with unconditional love, emotional comfort, and forgiveness. Rose quartz is often chosen for supporting self-love, easing emotional tension, and encouraging kinder inner dialogue. • I allow love, kindness, and compassion to flow easily toward myself and others. • My heart is open to gentle healing and emotional balance. Pink Opal  carries a nurturing energy that is often linked to emotional...

Each new moon I create a list of gemstones that follow a theme that suits my mood at the time. The latest list consists of gemstones that promote feelings of calm and peace. Any of the gemstones can be used by itself or you can create some jewellery using more than one gemstone. A bracelet using 3 or 4 different gemstones is easy to make and wear. I like to use the gemstones to help me focus on a particular mindset or feeling. The brain works well with symbols and patterns and I find it easy to think particular thoughts when they are related to or attached to specific gemstones. Even if you don't have access to the gemstones themselves it works if you have images on cards or in a book. I tend to do a lot of digital work with the gemstone images and metaphysical information and I get a strong sense of change and growth in myself from constantly looking at and reading about the gemstones. Here is  a list of gemstones and matching affirmations that will help bring your thoughts of pea...

How do you choose what gems to get for yourself or others? A pretty safe way is to use your star sign or the recipient's star sign to choose gems that fit a personality. There are lots of gems associated with each star sign so you are sure to find something you love. I love making a variety of jewellery pieces and have collected together items made with the gems associated with each star sign ready for my January 2026 display. You can find these at my market stall at the Woodgate Beach Markets  1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. Here is a list of gems usually associated with each star sign: ♈  Aries – Carnelian Boosts motivation, courage, and fiery confidence — perfect for Aries’ bold energy. ♉  Taurus – Jade Grounding, soothing, and connected to abundance — aligned with Taurus’ love of stability and comfort. ♊  Gemini – Aquamarine Supports clear communication, calm thinking, and adaptability — ideal for talkative, quick-minded Gemini. ♋  Cancer – Moonstone Enhanc...

Using my Courage and Strength Journal When I was  confronted with the question, 'How do I feel emotionally , spiritually and physically?', I wondered what I could say that didn't just sound corny, like happy or sad. I really wanted to describe how I felt so I asked Chat GPT to give me some lists of feelings I could choose from. It did a great job of listing out lots of ideas and grouping them into useful sections. I can now go through and pick out ones that suit my mood at the time. When I go back to look over my monthly review pages I will see a detailed description of how I felt at the time so I can understand how my feeling change. There are 8 A5 pages of prompts in the PDF to download. If you like journaling and planning you should sign up for my free newsletter at valspiers.substack.com You can read all about the other lists I made with Chat GPT to go with my feelings lists in this newsletter My newsletter is free to read but you have the option of paying for your subs...