Garden of Dreams

Archive for January, 2012

” The act of healing means to bring the body into balance. The act of healing means bring the Soul into contact with the functioning of the body so the two can act as one in the third: Spirit. Body, mind, and spirit then act in concert or as one.”

Do not fear going forward slowly; fear only to stand still. - Chinese Proverb

Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year is a celebration celebrated by the Chinese. There are fifteen days

of celebration but normally, the feast started the night before the first day of Lunar Calendar, which is known as

the reunion dinner.

Chinese New Year (Chinese: 春節, 春节, Chūnjíe; 農曆新年, 农历新年, Nónglì Xīnnián; or 過年, 过年, Guònián), also known as the Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival is the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays. It consists of a period of celebrations, starting on New Year’s Day, celebrated on the first day of the first month of the Chinese calendar, i.e. the day of the second new moon after the day on which the winter solstice occurs, unless there is an intercalary eleventh or twelfth month in the lead-up to the New Year—in such a case, the New Year falls on the day of the third new moon after the solstice. The Chinese New Year period ends with the Lantern Festival, the fifteenth day of the month.

What does Chinese New Year means? It is said that Chinese New Year brings the meaning of turning into a new leaf where all living creatures are reborn each time on the first day of the Lunar Calendar. Hence, Chinese New Year is

to celebrate the gone of the old and the coming of the new. With the New Year, celebrating Chinese customs and

traditions is celebrated widely with people pouring out money to buy gifts and sweeping of the house clean to get

rid of misfortunes. Windows and doors are decorated with red couplets with themes such as “wealth”, “longevity” and “happiness”.

May blessing and abundance be yours this Chinese New Year.

CLEANING, CLEANSING, BONDING WITH  YOUR CRYSTAL

CLEANING YOUR CRYSTALS

The best way is often the easiest so keep it simple. Water with a little salt is excellent, wash gently, and dry. Dish soap can be used but do not use dyed or strong chemicals because of the chance of discoloring the crystal.  Avoid scouring pads because it can scratch the surface. If you like your crystals super shiny the try polishing it with a jewelers cloth after.

CLEANSING YOUR CRYSTALS

New crystals will have travelled far and been held by many people each contributing their vibrations to the crystal.  These vibrations need to be neutralized thus restoring the crystal to its original clarity so that you can impress your own pure intentions upon it.

It is recommended that you carry this out regularly especially if your crystals are used for healing.  A crystal with imbalances or energetic static can be detected by a feeling of heaviness or unpleasantness.

• INCENSE:Hold the crystal within the smoke of incense while impressing upon it your intention that it only relate to your impressions as its possessor. Herbs such as sage, cedar, sandalwood and frankincense are particularly good for their purifying qualities (this is the most common way to cleanse crystals)

• CANDLE: Hold over the heat of a candle in the same manner. Do not place it directly in the flame

because extreme heat can change the color.

• VISUALIZATION: Take a deep breath and blow over the crystal. Imagine that you are clearing away all negativity. Repeat until you feel the crystal is cleansed.
• SEA SALT: Use dry sea salt in a small container and bury the stone for between 7 – 24 hours. Don’t use salt water as prolonged submergence can damage softer stones.
• SUN & WATER: Hold the stones under running water for a minute and then place in the sun to dry. Not recommended for stones susceptible to fading: Aventurine, Amethyst, Citrine, Rose Quartz, Smokey Quartz
• SOUND: The vibrations of a pure sound can energetically clean a stone. Use a bell, gong or tuning fork.
• Prayer: my favorite and never fails.

CRYSTALS :Amethyst and Citrine geodes or clusters can be used to cleanse crystals. Place your crystals in/on the geode/cluster for approx. 2 hours and they will emerge completely energized. Alternatively, Selenite, Kyanite or Apopphilite have natural cleansing properties. Place some in the centre of your crystals to keep them cleansed between uses.

PRAYER:my favorite and never fails.just  say your favorite prayer or any words that comes from your heart.

BONDING WITH YOUR CRYSTAL

Bonding with a crystal ‘tunes’ it to your mind and vibration making the crystal a part of your psyche. Bonding is very important and should be carried out with every crystal whether it is a large expensive specimen or an inexpensive tumbled gemstone.

Find a quite place and hold the crystal in your hand, with your eyes closed try to feel it with your mind; its touch, energy etc., after a few minutes open your eyes and explore your crystal, delve deep inside noting its color, shape, flaws, inclusions and imperfections, become familiar with every angle and part of the crystal. This process creates a permanent image of your crystal in your mind.

That’s it, now you are one. It only takes a few minutes and you should do this with every crystal. From here you can go on to program your crystal if you have a ready intention, or you can save it for programming at a later date.