These 7 Crystals Are All You Really Need In Your Collection

I, like many other crystal junkies, am the proud owner of hundreds of different varieties of

crystals. They are all special to me and yes, I do use them all - for healing, protection, abundance, enhancing my intuition or simply for relaxing and meditating. After working with crystals for over 30 years, I have found that there are 7 basic crystals that pretty much cover all of your needs. These 7 crystals are also easy to attain and are very affordable which make them even more appealing to the metaphysically curious person. 

The 7 Basic Crystals

1. Clear Quartz - This crystal does it all! It enhances, restores, and regulates energy. It helps activate your psychic abilities, amplifies the energy of other crystals, stimulates the immune system, and aligns the chakras. I use clear quartz to energize my other crystals and to give my own energy a boost when I feel a little tired. I also keep a clear quartz in my car to improve my gas mileage.

2. Amethyst - Another crystal that has many useful properties. I use amethyst to help me relax, sleep, meditate, open my crown chakra, overcome unhealthy habits such as; eating too much sugary foods or drinking too much caffeine. Amethyst is great for breaking unhealthy addictions, brings in peace and balance, not only is it a psychic protection stone, but it also protects the user from thieves and it protects travelers.

3. Rose Quartz - Rose quartz is often used for healing emotional trauma and wounding. it has a gentle and loving energy that helps the user connect with unconditional love for self as well as others. Rose quartz has been used in ancient times for physical beautification working on the inner and outer aspects of feeling beautiful. Putting rose quartz by your bedside provides a peaceful and restful sleeping environment. A large piece in your workspace keeps away gossip.

4. Selenite - Selenite connects you with the angelic realm while clearing and cleansing your mind, body and spirit. Selenite brings in mental clarity and helps with decision making. I use selenite in my healing sessions to remove energy blocks in the physical and etheric bodies. I often use a selenite blade to comb the auric field. It clears and seals the aura. Selenite connects you with the energy of the moon. I love using selenite during the full and new moon to help enhance my intention with the moon's energy.

5. Black Tourmaline - I have  black tourmaline strategically placed in the four corners of my home and businesses and by the front door to absorb any stress of negativity from entering into these places. I also use black tourmaline to keep me grounded in my meditation so that I remember my meditation experiences. It guards against the influences of overly emotional and toxic people so that you do not take on their energy empathically. Black tourmaline is a wonderful stone for those who feel and take on other people's energy. It creates a healthy energetic boundary for the user with the outside world.

6. Fluorite - You will always find a piece of fluorite by my computer and printer to help it run smoothly. There is a lot of psychic energy around my computer due to the nature of my business. Fluorite is excellent for shielding the aura from outside psychic manipulation. It absorbs disturbances in your environment so quickly that you do need to clear it often with sage or a crystal cleanse. This crystal works with the upper chakras making it an excellent stone of enhancing psychic abilities.

7. Citrine - Citrine is the most popular abundance crystal that people use to bring in financial stability. I always have a citrine stone in my cash register and in the money corn in my home, the back left corner to keep the abundance flowing. Citrine balances the solar plexus chakra and energizes the will of the user. It is excellent in solving family or group problems bringing in resolution and healing to the group. Citrine is beneficial in sparking creativity of artists, writers and musicians.

As I write this article, many other crystals come to mind such as hematite, moonstone and tiger's eye, but for those who are beginners or if you are purchasing crystals for someone else, these 7 will cover the basic needs of the user.

Be sure to cleanse them often with sage, sea salt, or placing them on a slab of selenite or a cluster of amethyst or clear quartz. Cleansing your crystals will help you receive the benefits that come from working with them.

There is so much information out there to help you learn more about crystals. Some resources are - the internet, books and visiting your favorite crystal shop and learning from the people that work there. Learning how to use crystals can be fun, healing and empowering. 

If you haven't already worked with crystals, I invite you to do so beginning with the 7 I have suggested with an open mind and heart and then decide for yourself if your life has improved for the better.

Blessings and Light,
Laurie

Enhance Your Intuition with Essential Oils

I use essential oils in just about every area of my life - for meditation, relaxation, in 

healing applications, sanitizing rooms as well as helping with an occasional bout of insomnia. By using aromatherapy, you can enhance your intuition with essential oils. It is an easy and effective way to open up your psychic gifts.

In addition to using essential oils to enhance my intuition, I also use them to ground me so that I stay connected and focused with the earthly plane while having my intuitive channel open and bringing through through messages for my clients.

Essential oils usually provide you with instant results. As you breathe in the aroma, the fragrance moves through the sinus cavity which is right next to the third eye and brain.
Your reaction from the oil is so quick because the aroma doesn't have far to travel. Therefore, by using essential oils, you will experience immediate results.

Suggested Oils To Enhance Your Intuition

• Patchouli
• Blue Yarrow
• Frankincense
• Eucalyptus
• Angelica
• Clary Sage
• Sandalwood
• Wormwood
• Bay Laurel 
• Myrrh

Suggested Oils Used For Grounding

• Cedarwood
• Sage
• Young Living's Grounding
• Young Living's Valor
• Spruce 
• Pine
• Peppermint

I usually apply the grounding oils to the bottoms of my feet as my energetic anchor.

Different Methods of Using Essential Oils To Activate Your Third Eye

• Place a drop or two on the crown chakra, the third eye chakra, temples, and or on the heart chakra.
• In an oil diffuser.
• Place a few drops in a bowl of water next to you.
• On a cotton ball, then putting the cotton ball in your air filter.
• Place a drop or two in the palms of your hands, rub your hands together, then breathe in the aroma Instantly you will feel your third eye open up.
• Wear a locket that has a chamber for essential oils around your neck.
• Anoint a white or purple candle with your favorite psychic oil.
• Add a couple of drops of oil to your bath water. (Be sure to check to see make sure you are not allergic to the oil)

Before using any essential oil, please make sure you thoroughly read the labels and do your own investigation on the product to be sure the quality is of a higher grade so you do not experience a rash or allergic reaction to the oil. Some oils are of a synthetic quality and some people are extremely sensitive to different blends or single oils.

Blessings and Light,

Laurie

7 Ways to Connect with the Angelic Realm

Angels are messenger, healers, and protectors and help us with just about every area our lives. They can help us restore our faith, trust ourselves as well as our path and even help us open up to unconditional love. They are easily accessible with the human race. I have listed 7 ways to connect with the angelic realm that are so simple that anyone can use these tips for an instant connection.

Angels are a different frequency than spirit guides or crossed over loved ones. They have not had physical life experiences and we do need to invite them in to help us with our lives. They follow the do-not-violate humans' fee will code unless there is a situation where the person is going down a path which is not for the highest and best good of that individual. They are ready to jump into  action to the best of their abilities. They may reveal themselves to us as light, orbs, colors, feathers or even beings of light with wings.

Here are 7 Ways to Connect with the Angelic Realm:

1. Crystals- Holding or wearing certain crystals connect us with the angels. Some of these crystals are - hiddenite, angelite, celestite, amethyst, rose quartz, polite, petalite, lapis lazuli, orange elestial, elestials, selenite, sodalite, seraphanite, and prehnite.
2. Bells - Ringing a bell 3 times call in the angels instantly.
3. Aromatherapy - Aromatherapy in the form of using essential oils, burning incense, and or herbs such as frankincense, lavender, benzoin, rose, geranium, myrrh, sandalwood and geranium assists in the connection with your angels.
4. Prayers and Meditation - Prayer and meditation prepare you to energetically be in spiritual alignment with angelic beings. These practices also help you quiet your mind so you can hear, see and feel the angels more clearly.
5. Angel Cards - The use of angel oracle cards are a simple way to receive guidance and develop a dialog with the angelic realm. You can select a card a day for daily guidance, to see what an obstacle may be, before bed place the card under your pillow or next to your bed for a message to come through dream time or before making a decision - select 3 cards requesting guidance from the angelic realm.
6. Candle Colors - Using specific colored candles do make a difference in your connection with the angels. Blue - Haniel and Raguel, Pink - Ariel, Orange - Gabriel, White - all angels, Purple - Michael and Jeremiel, Magenta - Jophiel, Silver - Haniel, Yellow - Uriel, Green - Raphael, and Chamuel, Gold - Metatron and Zadkiel.
7. Ask and Trust - You instantly connect with the angelic realm by asking for guidance and assistance. You ma ask specifically for an angel by name or you can ask for whoever is in charge with this area for help. For example - Calling upon Raphael, can help you with healing matters. You may ask fro the angel who is in charge of finding lost items to help you find your keys. After asking for assistance, you must trust the divine process. Sometimes we see the results instantly and sometimes there are other factors that must be in place before we see results.

The most challenging part of connecting with the angelic realm is trusting that they are there and have heard our requests. Trust me, they are there, in fact each of us has thousands of personal helpers waiting to spring into action guiding and protecting each one of us. Simply knowing that they are doing their best within the laws of the universe and of free will of humans are the largest obstacles we, as humans will encounter as we invoke angelic assistance.

After your requests have been sent, be sure to follow up with gratitude and appreciation for their assistance. A grateful, heart opens the way for more healing, wisdom and assistance.

Blessings and Light,

Laurie

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The Moon Magic Box - What is it?

Each month you will receive a uniquely themed box full of magic just for you. Each box has been filled with items from The Mystical Moon to assist you in raising your vibration and bringing a little magic from us to you. There will be an instruction card included with each monthly box so that you will be able to fully utilize the magic you will find inside. With 3 different options to chose from there is something for everyone!!

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Be sure to contact us at The Mystical Moon if you have any questions about the Moon Magic Box at 239 939-3339.

Blessings and Light,

Laurie

Living Consciously Through Our Choices

Do our choices affect our destiny? Can't we simply fix things later with a do-over?

Shouldn't I be more spontaneous in my life and not over analyze, I thought that was what I was supposed to do?

These are some questions which have been coming up quite a bit in not only my own head, but with friends, colleagues and of course clients. 

Our choices affect our lives on so many different levels as well as our life's path. Yes, sometimes we must make quick decisions because of a once in a little opportunity presents itself or maybe we have a tendency to over analyze and are trying to move things along by making spontaneous decisions.

The seeds I am planting today have to do with consciously weighing our options by going within to see possible outcomes and what choice may be for not only our highest and best good but for the highest and best for all. 

By taking care with our destiny we are in the driver's seat of our lives. We are taking personal responsibility and are consciously aware of what are and aren't manifesting according to our choice. 

Here are some situations where we can be more aware of our choices, bring in more self-awareness and avoid regret because of our decisions.

Ways to Avoid Wanting That Do-Over:

• Say no when we mean no
• Decide to take a healthy step back from unhealthy relationships
• Clear the air when there is a misunderstanding -choosing to walk away without clear communication leaves room for unhealthy consequences
• Put forth your best effort in all endeavors
• Career decisions - move on when it is time - staying longer than you know you should creates disharmony and spirit is going to make you really uncomfortable until you are proactive
• Do work on your limited belief system when you know it is limited
• To eat healthy, good nurturing food
• Communicating after you have formulated healthier approaches to others 
• Check in with yourself to review what your true motives are - are you making clean and wise decisions or are you trying to prove a point to another
• Consider other people's feelings, opinions and take a moment to put yourself in their shoes
• Keep your ego in check
• Be sure you are complete with your current situation before you move on - you may be repeating the same life lesson if you haven't had closure or understood what the heck all of this was about

Hopefully a seed or two has been planted within at least a few of my readers and hopefully those seeds will bring forth amazing fruit from your hard work.

Our choices map out our life's path. It may be helpful to take a little time and reflect on how your choices from healthy and unhealthy places have affected your life. Please do use these experiences to grown and empower not only yourself but others.

Blessings and Light,

Laurie

Thank You 2014, Hello 2015!

2014 has most certainly been a year of healing, growth, transformation, trust and miracles not only for myself but for many clients, family and friends. At the close of each year, I love to review the past year's challenges, celebrations, and accomplishments of that year. I also make a point of taking inner and outer inventory to see what I am ready to release before the new year begins.

I always hold a releasing ceremony and thank spirit for the past opportunities for personal growth, I then surrender and cut the emotional cords to these challenges and life lessons. 

Now for the good stuff :-) Writing down my intentions for the new year. Sometimes I create a Vision Board so I can picture in my mind's eye my goals more easily. I make sure to write down my yearly intentions in my journal. It is extremely important to write down your intentions so that you give life (energy) to your goals. You are actually creating a focal point for your desired intentions to manifest into fruition. It is like a homing device for your goals. This really does work...trust me. 

I have been called the Queen of Manifestations. There really is no secret to my success other than hard work, laser focus and a whole lot of surrendering. I do have a secret weapon that I share with all who are willing to listen to my praises of this amazing tool. Drum roll please...It is Leonie Dawson's yearly "Create Your Shining Year". I cannot say enough about this workbook! It keeps you motivated, inspired and on track with your own personal goals for the year. I have ordered a few extras for friends and family. Here is a link be sure to check it out! Leonie's Workbook

A Gift From Me To You - I have charged the symbol below with unconditional love, abundance and Reiki energy. To receive the energy, place your left palm over the symbol and state the following affirmation - I allow myself to receive the limitless love, joy, excellent health, trust and abundance that the Universe has to offer. I will share my light and love with the Universe and will trust in my soul's journey here on planet Earth. So be it, so it is!

I am most certainly grateful for 2014, for it has been a beautiful year even with it's highs and lows. I am even more grateful for 2015 with all it's fresh canvases that are waiting to be painted with new beginnings and do-overs.

Here's to 2015! May it be a year of hope, joy, excellent health, love, faith, abundance and healthy personal transformation and empowerment! 

Blessings and Light,

Laurie Barraco

The Top 10 Questions People Ask Professional Psychics

I have compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions of professional psychics, well the ones we are asked here at The Moon along with our responses. Some question, I smile and chuckle and some are serious concerns of our clients.

1. If you are so psychic, what are the lottery numbers? This one of the most asked question! Trust me, if I had the answer, I would be a multi multi millionaire. Winning the Lottery is not in everyone's cards :D There are many other opportunities for abundance that spirit has mapped out for us. I will admit that sometimes I do hear that little voice say "Buy a scratch off or play the Lotto" and do win some money but nothing substantial. My psychic gifts have been given to me to help people heal, grow, empower themselves and to recognize their potential and gifts. My abundance will come to me as I share my gifts with the world at the same time as I heal and raise my vibration. Not everyone's Lotto success is through the Lotto.

2. What do you see around me or what are you picking up psychically? I do not read

people outside of my sacred space. My gifts are not always "on" and I do take my profession seriously. There is a time and place for being in channel and it is not wise to walk around with yourself energetically wide open. I value my gift and feel most comfortable in a sacred space and state of being. This is not to say that I don't receive my own impressions of people's energy as I meet them. I may feel they are under stress but choose not to go into a session at the front desk of my store :)

3. I have had bad luck, do you think someone put a spell on me? 99.9% of the time when we are having a challenging time it is because our soul is moving through a huge growth spurt and spirit wants us to get moving by clearing up our energy, make some decisions and take action. Yes, it is possible that someone is not sending loving thoughts your way. In these instances it is important to not give your power away by living in fear as well as believing someone else has control over you. Clear yourself and your space by saging, meditating, create boundaries, wear or carry grounding stones such as hematite or black tourmaline and keep redirecting your thoughts and emotions to ones that empower and inspire you.

4. Why are you asking my name, you should know. This one always makes me smile. Sometimes I do get the name of the client. Psychically knowing my client's name is not the purpose of my gift. My gift is to help them see life from a different perspective, one that is empowering and helping them to grow and be a happier individual.

5. Do you think I am psychic? Yes! Everyone is psychic and has an internal psychic GPS. Everyone can fine tune and develop their psychic gifts. It is important for people to not compare their gifts with other people's gifts and how information comes in. I encourage everyone to take the time to develop their own gifts so they may know the best possible path for themselves as well as to know when their warning signs reveal themselves as well as when it is time to act upon an amazing opportunity.

6. Is my house haunted? This one we hear a lot as well. You may have activity in your home because you have asked to hear and feel spirit more. You may also be a kinetic medium, which is to have the ability to move physical items. If you feel your home or space is haunted then clear it with sage, prayers, keeping drama outside of your home, don't watch scary haunting shows (especially before bedtime) and not empower the idea of non-physical energy in your home.

7. Am I ever going to meet my soulmate? There are many types of soul mates and not all soul mates are a healthy match. Some do teach us boundaries and how to love ourselves through unhealthy experiences. I know there are wonderful potential partners out there for all of us. What is most important is for you to be your true, loving authentic self shine through to others. Continue to work on yourself and participate in activities that make your heart sing. We do attract to us those who are on the same energetic wavelength. Sometimes we grow apart from others because we are not on the same consciousness level (not good or bad or wrong) just different therefore the relationship may not work anymore. This also includes friendships, family members, romantic partners and co-workers. There is at least one divine partnership out there for everyone. Trust and let go of the process and most certainly don't lock yourself into one specific person. Allow others their free will and trust the process of spirit for spirit does know what is best for you.

8. I am so interested in metaphysics, where do I start? I am so excited so many are turning inward for healing, joy, and personal fulfillment through spirituality. My suggestions are to begin a meditation practice, read books on the subject, ask around for a mentor or teacher from someone you trust, take classes either in person or online (ask around), listen to your inner dialog and request for spirit to help you open up your gifts in a loving and harmonious manner so that you are comfortable with the process.

9. What's my spirit guide's name? While it is even more special for you to connect and find out your spirit guide's name on your own, I would be more than happy to bring information through all about your spirit guides. They then will share ways you can connect with them through meditation, journaling and your every day activities.

10. Why is it another reader told me something different and why didn't it come true? There are many good reasons why, and I believe this is an excellent question. The other reader may be tapping into a different place for their information, their interpretation of the information may be different than yours, your free will and choices may have changed the dynamics, other people's free wills may have changed as well, you may have been redirected by spirit because other possibilities have opened up and or you may not have allowed enough time to pass or you may not have followed their suggestions which will change the outcome.

There are many more questions that are asked of me and my co-workers that I will address in a future post. Please feel free to comment or ask some questions for a future posting.

Blessings and Light,
Laurie