A Letter to My Inner Child

Inner child,

The light inside of me that burns brighter than the fire inside of me; the blindfold that is innocence and the twinkle that is wonder,

Thank you for giving me these gifts. Thank you for letting me see trees not as trees, but as dancing stands of leaves. Thank you for letting me see oceans not as oceans, but a blanket of healing energy for the earth. Thank you for letting me see the clouds in the sky not as clouds in the sky, but as the cool breath of angels.

Inner child,

Please forgive me for not seeing my body as a home for more cells than stars in the sky, but as a body I can't love. Please forgive me for not seeing my mind as a flower that is filled with nutrients and grows when cared for, but as a brain. Please forgive me for not seeing my heart as a pumping vessel of blood that keeps me energized and keeps me vitalized and keeps me alive, but as an organ. Please forgive me for not seeing my soul as a light that has lived more lives than we have records of and traveled through many experiences and many journeys, but as a question with no answer.

Inner child,

May I forgive those who hurt me when I was a child and prevented you from growing with me. I do realize it is within my power to take control of my vision and my thought. I'm sorry for leaving you astray, as a constant yearning and aching within me that medication and venting could never fix.

I will nurture you. I will experience your joy. I will align with your eyes of wonder. I will believe in you the way you believe in me.

To healing each other.

Top 5 Healing Crystals for Manifesting Wealth

Healing crystals are powerful energetic tools to help aid in manifestation. Knowing which specific crystals attract different energetic qualities can help guide you to picking out the crystal for your needs. The saying by Rumi, “What you seek is seeking you”, is one of my most favorite reminders of the power of the law of attraction and the importance of directing our energy into the things we want out of life. One area that is commonly focused on for manifestation is wealth and abundance, using prosperity centered crystals to make abundance grids or simply wearing them can make a huge impact on your life. Here are my top 5 crystals for wealth and abundance. 

#5 Malachite- This powerful dark green healing stone is great for attracting money and good fortune. Its vibrations attract financial abundance and success. This stone is also great to use when trying to manifest one’s deepest desire out of a transitional phase in life, such as starting a new job or moving. This empowering stone should be worn or placed in your surrounding environment. Learn more about the amazing stone Malachite by clicking here!

#4 Moss Agate- Known as the stone of new beginnings, this earthy crystal attracts new opportunities for success. It can help you embrace new and unexpected changes and promotes balance, while energetically attracting wealth and success. This stone is great to add to a crystal grid or carry with you. Wanting to use this stone for success? Check out some of THESE other crystals by clicking here!

#3 Pyrite- It's captivating to watch this beautiful silver to gold stone sparkle. It is often called the stone of luck. Pyrite is a powerful healing stone for manifestation and attracts abundant wealth to the user. It encourages generating abundance through one’s own power and connects you to the warm energy of the Sun. Wear this stone or add it to a wealth centered abundance grid.

Check out this Pyrite Piece wrapped by Rae of And Zen Some! It is sure to bring some wealth your way. 

#2 Green Aventurine- This light green stone is the ideal crystal for prosperity and luck. Manifesting good health, fortunate events, and opportunities this stone is excellent to have at all times. It enhances one’s leadership and can help manifest new job opportunities. Excellent to wear during a job interview or just to keep close for good luck! Click the photo below for yours. 

These green aventurine pocket stones are perfect to keep in your wallet, in your pocket, or at your work station. Do that, sit back, and watch as the fortune comes your way. 

#1 Citrine- This radiantly happy healing crystal is my personal favorite for manifestation. Its strong vibrations promote success and abundance and attract unexpected instances of good luck and positivity. Citrine also encourages confidence in the user and can stimulate wealth and prosperity. Place a piece in your wallet to attract monetary wealth. Excellent stone to place all around your environment as well as wear. Click the photo below if you want a Citrine necklace of your own!

Hands down the best crystal for manifestation & wealth! Wrapped by And Zen Some. 

Article contributed by Victoria Shuler

An Upstate New Yorker's Guide To Crystal Shopping

If you're an Upstate New Yorker like me, you may have had some trouble finding the perfect spot to get your healing crystals. When I lived in the Catskills, I used to drive over an hour to shop for stones, so I understand the struggle - and yes it is real. I hope this guide can help you find the crystal shop of your dreams. 

Photo: The Dreaming Goddess

Tushita Heaven - Saratoga Springs

My favorite!!! I used to love going to this store and would reserve an entire day to browse. The crystals this store has have a unique, beautiful, light energy. I feel as though of all my crystals, the ones from Tushita Heaven have the strongest power. The only trouble I had with this store is the prices were a little high for what I was used to seeing. However, for the quality and the energy - it was well worth the price. From tumbled stones, to palm stones, to collector's pieces - they've got it all. I was also impressed by this store's book and oracle card selection. While you're shopping at Tushita Heaven, be sure to get a reading. They get some of the best psychics and tarot readers. Tushita Heaven is also my favorite place to buy gifts; they carry several home decor items that I have gifted to others that are still absolutely treasured by them. 

Photo From Tushita Heaven

 

The best place to park is in the free parking garage located just around the corner! Tushita Heaven is full of great finds. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled so you don't miss out on anything! My favorite crystal I have brought from this store is a Fenster Quartz that has the perfect enhydro. You can literally see the water droplet move. 

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The Magic Moon - Saratoga Springs

This shop is located at 15 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, New York 12866

Photo from Yelp

While you are shopping in Saratoga Springs, be sure to walk around the corner to visit The Magic Moon. One thing I love about this store is their friendly staff. It is so difficult to walk into a crystal shop and be left alone while you want to browse, as some people want to be the guru and even sometimes a security officer. However, when you have a question, the customer service is impeccable and the ladies here know their stuff!

This used to be a small crowded store, but they have expanded since I last visited. While you're there, check out the dressing room! The artwork on the walls was unforgettable, feminine, and expressive. This store is amazing for purchasing candles, clothes, and of course CRYSTALS! This shop opened in the 1970's, contributing to Saratoga Springs' amazing history. 

They have some beautiful pieces behind the counter, but many items around the store that you are free to touch. Photo from Yelp

This store fills every nook and cranny with their wide variety. They have everything for the hippie, the witch, and the spiritualist. I've bought many crystals, gifts, bumper stickers, candles, and oils from here. They also have some really cute clothes - perfect for festival season! 

Tannãre - Walton

Some of Tammy's beautiful furniture! Photo from Facebook

I am blessed to be friends with the owner of this eclectic boutique, Tammy - a loving goddess who is tough as a nail and still has the biggest heart. Her shop is full of artisan crafts from the gorgeous furniture she upcycles and custom signs she creates, to goods crafted by local artists. There are many talented people in our small county who don't get the recognition they deserve, and Tannãre offers them a chance to display their wonderful items. From everything to unique woodcarvings, to jewelry, to custom cards (I also have a few products in her store!). Tannãre is also a great place to fulfill your natural needs. The owner creates her own line of Full Moon Elixirs: natural goods including body scrubs, laundry detergents, and my favorite - the waxing and waning body whip. 

Tannãre frequently gives back to the community by composing beautiful gift baskets to be auctioned or raffled. She recently has begun offering "Creating Chaos" classes to give the community a chance to express themselves creatively by offering art projects that you can take home (and want to take home - step aside, paint & sip!!!) 

Obviously this store wouldn't be mentioned if it weren't for the crystals she offers! From amazing deals on her Himalayan Salt Lamps, to beautiful tumbled stones, to spells in a jar. She sometimes carries home decor for the bohemian soul; such as beautiful dreamcatchers or tapestries. 

Props to Tannãre for bringing a bit of light into our rural community! This shop is a true hidden gem (no pun intended!) 

Located at 150 Delaware St., Walton, NY 13856.

Shop Tannãre's amazing line of Full Moon Elixir products - sugar scrubs, himalayan salt scrubs, body whip, laundry soap, and so much more! Photo from Facebook.

A crystal shop in the catskills!? Photo from facebook.

The hidden gem of Delaware County, New York! Photo from facebook.

Crystal Connection - Wurtsboro

"The Church of a Thousand Crystals" 

Photo here. 

This shop has gotten some awesome attention lately from Insider's video that went viral. If you missed it, you can watch it below. If you plan on checking out this shop, be sure to make a day of it because there is just so much to see. I love Crystal Connection for providing knowledge and information to the public. They offer a ton of workshops and classes. Crystal Connection is also more than a store, it a place of healing and self knowledge. While you're here try a reiki session, a reading, or even aura photography to see what your aura looks like. This shop also offers psychic fairs! 

This beautiful shop has amazing prices on crystals and an immense selection. With all the hype of this store, they truly keep their prices affordable for all to enjoy the beauty and energy of the stones. This store is for the spiritual one, the one seeking enlightenment, the one possessing magic. However, if you are just learning stones - this is a great place to start. 

The location of Crystal Connection is 116 Sullivan St, Wurtsboro NY 12790. 

Must....touch....everything! Can you feel the energy from the picture? 

Photo here.

Nutz - Wappingers Falls

 

If you're more of a hippie than a goddess, I say go to Nutz! When I first pulled into the parking lot of this store, I did not believe that crystals were going to be inside! However, they have a huge selection of crystals, singing bowls, smudge sticks, deity figures, and oils - even among all the bongs and pipes (for tobacco, of course). They have a wide selection of incense and candles, tapestries, and everything else you could ever want out of a store. However, if you're like me and you want to touch the crystals before you buy, this may not be the shop for you. Most of their items are locked away. Feeling the energy of the stones is a huge part of the crystal shopping experience, so if you want to tap into that vibe, I would recommend a store that lets you do that instead. 

Photo from yelp. 

Dreaming Goddess - Poughkeepsie

The Dreaming Goddess is a shop like no others. From one twenty-something-year-old-free-spirit-love-and-light-believer-modern-flower-child to the next, this is the shop to go to!!! They have beautiful clothes (the kind we actually WANT to wear), they carry beautiful crystals, and they offer classes - another store that's not afraid to share their knowledge and light. This store combines the sacred culture behind esoteric practices with a modern twist. They tend to our current culture, but do not allow us to forget the beauty in ancient practices.

Give me ALL the Amethyst! Photo here. 

"We’re creating ceremony relevant to our time and to our culture, allowing these auspicious days to have deep meaning in our lives and in our connection to the Earth. "
- The Dreaming Goddess

Photo here. 

Sacred sprays, herbs, roots, resins, candles, oils, tumbled stones, raw crystals, exquisite specimens, jewelry, and pottery are just some of the wonderful products offered by this shop. This shop also recycles your old books! Great way to save the trees and spread the love! Another way this shop gives back is by helping build bridges for their customers and an array of charities. Pay it forward, get karma on your side, help one in need, and donate as you shop. 

A metaphysical boutique! A true beauty of a shop. Photo from yelp. 

Once again, boho babe, you've found the store for you. You've found the place to build connection with yourself, with like-minded souls, with the beauty of the earth, and with spirit. This is not just a crystal shop, this is a boutique for the modern goddess. 

Located 44 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

Don't forget to head around the corner to the sanctuary. Info & photo here. 

Crystal Shops In Upstate New York

Central New York

• Earthbound Metaphysical Shoppe - Syracuse (Onondaga County)
• Mystic Side - Syracuse (Onondaga County)
• Healing Inspirations - Liverpool (Onondaga County)
• Sandalwood Stone - Marietta (Onondaga County)
• Fall Hill Bead and Gem - Little Falls (Herkimer County)
• Herkimer Diamond Mine & Gift Shop - Herkimer (Herkimer County)
• Sticks n Stones - Waterville (Oneida County)
• Multi-faceted Minerals - Ithaca (Tompkins County)
• Two Hawks Gallery - Homer (Cortland County)

Western New York

• Spirit & Crystal Connections - Rochester (Monroe County)
• Archimage - Rochester (Monroe County)
• Malachite & Gems Of Africa - Rochester (Monroe County)
• Mythic Treasures - Rochester (Monroe County)
• Crystal Cove - Lily Dale (Chautauqua County)

Southeast New York

• Moonstone Melody - Florida (Orange County)
• The Pointed Hat - Port Jervis (Orange County)
• Crystal Connection - Wurtsboro (Sullivan County)

Northern New York

• Crystal Caboose - West Chazy (Clinton County)
• Twin Crystal Rock Shop - Saranac Lake (Franklin/Essex County) 

Hudson Valley New York

• Mirabai - Woodstock (Ulster County)
• The Awareness Shop - New Paltz (Ulster County)
• Traders of the Lost Art - Kingston (Ulster County)
• Nutz - Wappingers Falls (Ulster County)
• The Dreaming Goddess - Poughkeepsie (Dutchess County)

Capital Region New York

• Crossroads Gallery - Schenectady (Schenectady County)
• Among Angels - Clifton Park (Saratoga County)
• Hippies, Witches & Gypsies - Troy (Rensselaer County)
• Tushita Heaven - Saratoga Springs (Saratoga County)
• The Magic Moon - Saratoga Springs (Saratoga County)

South Central New York

• Imagicka - Binghamton (Broome County)
• New York Southern Tier Geology Club's Gem Show - Check for dates
• Tannare - Walton (Delaware County)

Thank you for reading! Please keep in touch - let me know how your crystal shopping goes and which of these was your favorite. 

Healing Crystals Every Virgo Needs To Have

Find out which healing stones you should be using based on your astrological sign, Virgo. 

Virgo you are the ultimate communicator, and that comes as no surprise given your Mercury ruling planet paired with your level headed element of earth.

Healing Crystals for Virgo Sun Sign

(August 23 - September 22)

Find out the other Healing Stones for the zodiac here! 

You are incredibly reliable and love to share your thoughts with others, often trying to help guide them through their struggles. The healing energy of Lapis Lazuli helps to stimulate sun sign Virgo’s inner wisdom, while encouraging you to search for truth and higher knowledge. It also promotes open communication which you, Virgo, thrive off of.

Moss Agate is an excellent healing crystal that vibrates in synch with Virgos vibe helping to connect you to Mother Earth bringing you grounding while also gifting patience and determination.

Virgos love to help others, sometimes so much so that they will take on the responsibility of the person they are trying to help. Fuchsite encourages Virgo to let go and let people learn their own lessons. It also promotes joy and relaxation and stimulates self-healing.

Click here out this Amazonite Wire Wrapped Healing Crystal Necklace in the shop. Also purchase some of these tumbled stones for discrete healing by clicking here! 

The healing crystal Amazonite [pictured] helps to quiet the ever rushing mercury ruled mind of Virgo, and calms the soul. Its gentle energy facilitates honest peaceful communication and alleviates worry.

Garnet is also excellent for the worrisome Virgo, it helps to release fears and bring balance and grounding in times of stress. It also boosts energy and builds up one’s self confidence.

Blue Topaz is another useful stone for Virgo that encourages clear and meaningful expression and can help release tension from miscommunications. With the use of these healing crystals Virgo your mind will flourish!

Contributed by Victoria Wolfram: Healing Crystals For Your Sun Sign

Every Virgo needs the energy of blue topaz!

Garnets are an amazing healing stone for every Virgo to have!

Lapis Lazuli is amazing for Virgos. 

Dive into the royal blues of this stone. 

Healing Crystals Every Gemini Needs To Have

Like a cool summers breeze, you Gemini are carefree and down to go where life takes you. Broad thinking and bright ideas are just a few of the many facets to your mind, all of which you love to share, and your presence brings electricity to any social gathering.

Healing Crystals For Gemini

(May 21 - June 20) 

Click here for other healing stones and the zodiac!

Your unpredictability is exciting although it can sometimes manifest into a sort of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde vibe. Opalite is an excellent healing crystal to help with this, balancing between mood swings and bringing a deeper understanding to your true self.

Blue Lace Agate is another great stone for the airy sun sign Gemini, helping to bring a soft grounding energy. You tend to be big picture thinkers and Blue Lace Agate helps to bring your attention to the details as well as dissipate the nervous tension Gemini can tend to carry around.

Geminis love to express themselves, particularly through verbal or mental exploration, Chrysocolla is a powerful encourager of self-expression and helps teach the art of when to speak and when to keep quiet. Serpentine helps to bring a gentle grounding energy while opening the channels for communication in the spiritual realm.

Geminis often talk themselves through their emotions keeping everything on a surface level, Howlite is a great encourager of emotional expression all while bringing to Gemini a soothing calm vibe. Gemini ruling planet is Mercury, the planet of communication, which is why the healing crystal Blue Kyanite is another perfect fit. This stone is a powerful tool in opening the mental capacities of the mind and assisting in communication across all levels. Keep these crystals with you on your travels Gemini and you will soar!

I love the way Geminis work well with Blue Kyanite. Check these beauties out!

Ground yourself, express yourself, and reach a spiritual realm with this Serpentine, Gemini!

Chrysocolla is the perfect healing stone for Gemini. It can help you communicate. 

Howlite can assist Geminis in expressing their emotional side!

Blue Lace Agate is an amazing healing stone for Gemini energy. 

Check out these amazing Opalites, gemini! You can sleep with them, meditate with them, or carry them in your pocket. 

Contributed by Victoria Wolfram: Healing Crystals For Your Sun Sign