Selenite is an elegant and gentle stone. Beautiful and translucent, this crystal evokes healing and protection and like a moth, you may find yourself attracted to or even mesmerized by the way light delicately radiates out from this crystal. It is actually a variety of gypsum, meaning it is a soft sulfate mineral composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate, making it one of the softest crystals in existence. The word ‘selenite’ is derived from the Greek goddess Selene, the goddess of the moon, which is understandable as when you observe its gleaming white colour and milky translucence. Its sleek surface is...

Lapis Lazuli A stone of truth and protection, this crystal will help bring balance to aspects in your life, whether physical, emotional or spiritual. Get lost in its deep celestial blue and let it help guide you through meditations where you are looking for purpose and control.   Yellow Topaz Another great meditation stone that offers guidance. It is also a great choice for affirmations and visualizations. If you look back at Mabon and find that you need to make some changes in order to correct your course, this crystal will gently guide you back to the path you wish...

Read of a book or something in print. Reading a book is a great act of self-care because it takes you out of yourself.  Reading can inspire, teach, or get the imagination flowing. And when you put the book down you’re able to feel like you’ve accomplished something!  Need more reasons? Reading is calming, it can increase our empathy, it helps with sleeping issues, and it is typically positive entertainment. Set the mood by creating a comfortable space, prepare a snack and a beverage, pack a pipe with your favourite cannabis strain, add some candles for mood lighting, and enjoy...

Take your herbal intake in a new direction by infusing your intentions into your consumption method. Here’s a few easy ways to do this. Smoking: Mix a little ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg together into a bit of fresh water (or moon water if you have it handy). Use hemp rolling papers and carefully paint sigils, a wish or words of power onto them and let it dry. Roll up your cannabis, or safe herbs, and smoke it to release the energy into the Universe. Edibles: With the same spice blend, make some edibles or paint sigils, your wish or words...

  Sometimes there are small tasks that we leave lurking in our lives but we procrastinate scratching them off our lists. Today channel your inner kitchen witch and scratch one of those tasks of your “to do” list. If you can’t think of one, here are some suggestions on how a small simple self-care change can brighten your future days. Make a small change to your diet and keep up that tradition. This may be drinking one extra glass of water per day or taking away some carbs and adding an extra portion of veggies to your meal once a...