Supernatural Fans Will Get This....

Also, this is totally happening when/if I change the carpets in my place!

Procter's Ledge, Confirmed Site of Salem Witch Trial Executions

     "The wooded spot overlooking Walgreens on Boston Street is unremarkable. The rocky ledge of knotted trees is surrounded by houses, and the path to the top is unpaved.

     But the days of anonymity for the site known as Proctor’s Ledge are over. Researchers announced this week they have confirmed the plot is where 19 people accused of witchcraft were hanged in a wave of hysteria that swept this seaside city in 1692.

     Salem plans to mark the ignominious spot, Mayor Kimberley Driscoll said. The memorial is expected to be modest, the mayor said, given the lack of easy access or parking at the site.

     Still, Driscoll said: “This is part of our history, and this is an opportunity for us to be honest about what took place.”"

To read the rest of the article click here: Boston Globe

Crystal Conversation ~ Yellow Tiger's Eye

     Happy New Year and Blessings to you all as we begin a new year!!  I'm doing my best to recover from the holidays. Let's start the new year off with Yellow (gold, brown) Tiger's Eye.  Tiger's eye is a powerful stone and is often worn for protection.  It's also not bad to look at and is used in jewelry (I have a Tiger's Eye ring that I wear almost everyday) because of it's unusual and captivating beauty. Tiger's Eye is found in a few different colors but yellow/brown is most common. 


     Believe it or not Tiger's Eye is silicon dioxide or quartz.  Quartz becomes Tiger's Eye when the fibers of crocidolite (a mineral) are laid down in parallel bands within the quartz. A shimmer effect is created when the stone is turned to the light and this gives the stone its cat like appearance.  The stone is hard but can be carved and polished.  Yellow Tiger's Eye is the most common but this stone can also be found in blue, blue-green and red.  
     Tiger's Eye has been a poplar stone for thousands of years.  Tombs dating back to 2500 BCE were discovered in what was once the city of Ur in Mesopotamia (now Iraq).  Among the treasures discovered inside the tombs were gold set with various stones including Tiger's Eye.  During the reign of Alexander the Great, Tiger's Eye was one of the more popular stones among goldsmiths.  It was set in gold jewelry including rings, bracelets and necklaces.   

Interesting tidbit:  Roman soldiers wore Tiger's Eye during battle for protection. The stone was also thought to provide instant clarity and deep insights into the current situation.  This instant clarity and insight allowed the soldiers to clearly see the truth and remain free from deception while on the battlefield. 

     For healing purposes, Tiger's Eye brings calm and restoring energy to the mind and body.  Prevent depletion of physical energy and support your metabolism by wearing a Tiger's Eye. Wear it to shield your aura from negativity and to clear mental blocks and tension from the solar plexus chakra. (Think Gilly from Practical Magic.  She saw blood on the moon and instantly went for her Tiger's Eye for protection.)  Tiger's Eye encourages focus on current issue/the task at hand.  Stressed out and have a deadline to meet?  Spend a few minutes meditating on the project while holding a Tiger's Eye. Or keep the stone in your pocket while you work on the project.  Studying for a final? Keep a Tiger's Eye close by to help maintain your focus and concentration.  Since it also helps shield from negativity, Tiger's Eye is helpful when negative thoughts begin to creep in (i.e.  I'll never get this done in time. I can't possibly pass this test. etc).
     Tiger's Eye has a gentle vibration that promotes peace and calm, even in times of change and upheaval. It is especially suited for meditation because it increases courage, determination, alertness, patience, brings positive energy and relives depression. When used during meditation Tiger's Eye can help you reach insights that are both spiritual and mundane in nature.  

A great and different way to experience the properties of crystals is with water, specifically using energized water or a crystal remedy.  For this stone let's make some energized water.  

• Place a cleansed stone into a clear glass bottle that is filled with clean, drinkable water.  (You can use a tall drinking glass and cover it with a coaster. If you want to make more than just one glass you can use a glass jug.)
• After combining the crystal and the water leave them in direct sunlight for at least one hour.
• Once the hour has passed REMOVE THE CRYSTAL and drink the water.  This will internalize the properties of the crystal. 

     Tiger's Eye will help you focus on the task at hand and provide clarity regarding the current situation. This stone also helps maintain peace and calm even during upheavals.  So if things seem to be falling apart reach for a Tiger's Eye.  Use it to increase determination, draw positive energy to you and get a little insight into what the heck is going on.  Acquiring a few pieces of Tiger's Eye is a win-win situation because it's pretty to look at and incredibly helpful. So, when all else fails get yourself a Tiger's Eye necklace (just don't leave it behind like Gilly, yikes!).

Bright Blessings, 
Amethyst

Source: Crystals by: Jennie Harding

When Empaths....

I feel like this should read 'When empaths go anywhere.'

Blessed New Moon in Capricorn

Blessed New Moon in Capricorn!! Capricorn, an Earth sign, focuses on success, getting things done with hard work and the mundane side of life. Don't forget, Mercury is still retrograde (standard rules and regulations still apply) so make some adjustments to your new moon ritual.  Still set new goals and intentions but think outside the box and come at it from a different angle. Revisit old goals and ideas, especially where your career is concerned. How have things improved? Can you take the goal further? Things didn't work out, how can you adjust your plan? Slow, steady and be patient like the Capricorn Mountain Goat making his way up a hill that can, on a occasion, be a bit slippery. 

~Blessed Be