Follow these 5 steps to set an intention for your meditation practice using your crystal:

 1) Choose your stone

Choose your crystal for today’s practice, and begin in a quiet and comfortable space. Get seated and close your eyes. 

2) Hold your crystal

Holding the crystal in your hand, with your eyes closed, begin to take deep cleansing breaths.

Three big inhales into the nose and out the mouth as you release and let go of you day.

 3) Body scan

Coming into your breath — in through the nose and out through the nose — begin to scan your body for any stuck/blocked energy.

-  Beginning at the crown, sense any tightness, tension or blocks. This may appear as a sensation, a color, etc.

- Moving into the forehead and behind the eyes, the ears, into the jaw - are you holding any tension here?

-  Into the throat, notice any sensations or tightness.

-  Breathing deeply into the heart now, front of heart, back of heart.

-  Into your solar plexus, below the rib cage, mid back.

-  As you move into you abdomen and pelvis, sense anything happening here, into your hips, low back...down into your thighs, knees and knee joints, into your shins and feet.

-  Taking a deep breath, visualize your 10 fingers and toes like valves... opening the valves, you’ll allow any stagnant energy to flow out....like molasses. It will move through you, taking with it any tension, blocks, fears, worries, anything your body is holding.

4) Give space for the crystal

Now, closing up the valve and coming back to your crystal.

Envisioning its colour, feeling the weight of it in your hands. From this clear space, connect into its energy.

From this clear, empty, open space, call in an intention for yourself today.

An intention for who you are that you are both embodying, and bringing into your crystal.

Clearly see, sense or hear your intention - your true desire. Connect it to your crystal so that it may carry your intention and be an energetic reminder of this space and intention you have set for yourself.

5) Embrace gratitude

Find stillness. Sit and breathe with the intention here. Thank yourself, your intuition and your crystal. Embrace gratitude.

Take three big, deep breaths. Calling all parts of yourself back into the room.

Slowly blink your eyes open, and move your body gently and slowly.

Remember to take your crystal with you throughout your days to connect to and remember the intention you set from this space today.

Namaste

The New Moon in Pisces today (March 6th) marks the beginning of our Lunar cycle. As we connect with this deep and emotional energy available at this time, the New Moon themes of Pisces relate directly to setting spiritual goals and intentions, developing intuition, and accessing our ability for compassion.

Pisces is a water sign so when the Sun and Moon meet up here for the New phase of this cycle we are operating through this lens. The water signs, Cancer, Pisces, and Scorpio, are known for their ability to access deep emotions, psychic gifts, and spiritual practices. During the New Moon in Pisces, meditations may seem more visual, real, and boundless. One of Pisces spiritual gifts is getting into transcendental meditation spaces.

Observing your own relationship to spiritual dimensions and boundaries may come up at this time. Your experiences through visualization, mindfulness, and dreaming can become more vivid and real. There is a deep sense of belonging that can be created through this current energy pattern.

During the Pisces New Moon you may choose to engage in meditations aimed at enhancing your intuition, third eye, and exploring spiritual dimensions. This is also a very creative Moon. If you paint, draw, make music, create stories, practice yoga, write, or any other creative outlets; you will find a sensitive undercurrent permeates your work.

Another theme of the New Moon in Pisces is the concept of service and being of service. Pisces is associated with compassion, helping, and volunteering. During this time, set goals and contemplate how you may be of service to your community in both a formal or informal capacity.

When the Moon is resting in a water sign, our experiences become more emotionally enhanced and sensitive. Pisces represents an energy of osmosis and the New Moon in Pisces this March 2019 allows us to deeply feel and experience the boundlessness of space and time.

March is a unique month of very contrasting energy. We start of with the Sun in Pisces, setting us up with a gentle cloud of sensitivity, empathy, and creative dreamlike energy. The Equinox on March 20 brings us a stark contrast to this energy as the Sun moves into the sign of Aries. By the end of the month we are more fired up and a little more heady. The key to this month is fluidity, going with the flow, and knowing your boundaries.

Aries ♈︎ March 20-April 20

Life will start to become more vivid and more intense as you experience each moment of fine detail. Notice how poetic, romantic and emotional you are feeling at this time. Your boundaries relax somewhat and you are more open to experiencing deeper connections with others. Keep in mind that with the Equinox taking place in your sign late this month you will have a ton of fresh and revitalizing energy coming your way!

Gemstone: Tourmaline

Taurus ♉︎ April 20-May 21

Experiences such as gentleness and kindness are at the forefront of your being. You want to spread the emotive, grounding, and practical forces you are able to embody. This month is all about embodiment for you. How and what do you take on physically? In what ways can a physical expression meld with the spiritual? You are feeling aligned and mindful yet somewhat fluid and boundless. Go with this flow.

Gemstone: Obsidian

Gemini ♊︎ May 21-June 21

Aspects of career and public persona are highlighted this month. Emotions well up as you start to take a markedly more emotional view to the content you decide to share with the world. A more mindful recognition of your own ideals, boundaries, and beliefs may come up for you at this time. This will inform the intentions with which you make decisions and personal choices. Some welcome and significant shifts in your career are possible this month!

Gemstone: Amethyst

Cancer ♋︎ June 21-July 23

Making major life change is not something you do lightly. You may be surprised by a sudden decision to make some sharp and unexpected turns regarding your current plan in life this month. A motivating force is urging you to sit with yourself in order to hone your most powerful feelings. Change is welcome and change is likely. Your spiritual gifts and abilities are starting to bud and grow at this time.

Gemstone: Chinese Labradorite

Leo ♌︎ July 23-August 23

This is a depth month for you, Leo. You are sensing the deeper meaning inherent in each moment. Meditative practices or trance-like practices can feel very natural to you at this time. Your creativity is pouring and you may desire to express yourself through personal style or your physical appearance in some way. Sharing, balancing, and finding a deeper understanding with others is central right now.

Gemstone: Garnet

Virgo ♍︎ August 23-September 23

A shift in perspective is heading your way this month. You might be feeling slightly foggier than usual approaching things from an in-between space as opposed to black and white. There is a deeper awareness that alternate outcomes are possible and available to you. Relationships and business partnerships are in focus right now. Take a mindful approach in order to balance out the connections that currently exist in your life.

Gemstone: Chrysocolla

Libra ♎︎ September 23-October 23

A gentle and calming energy surrounds the beginning part of this month. You are easily inspired by the messages and work that others are doing around you. Life is colored by a poetic or romantic energy at this time. By the end of the month your trance is somewhat broken and a more realistic sense of life makes its way back into view. Spending some time day dreaming will feel amazing, but be mindful not to get too swept up in someone else’s fantasies, especially at work. Always check in with yourself.

Gemstone: Silver

Scorpio ♏︎ October 23-November 22

A strong sense of intuition accompanies you throughout the month. Your third eye may be feeling highly sensitive at this time. Feel free to channel this energy into your meditation practice for increased insight and understanding. Your boundaries are more fluid than usual, at least for the beginning half of the month, and you find yourself much more open to letting loose, connecting with others, and enjoying yourself.

Gemstone: Sapphire

Sagittarius ♐︎ November 22-December 22

A turn inward is likely at this time as a very sensitive energy is present this month. Internal spiritual journeys may be your focus right now. This month is perfect for experimenting within the boundaries of your mind. Through meditation practices, chanting, or shifting into a trance state, you have much to discover about your deeper self. Near the end of the month at the turn of the Equinox on March 20th you will feel ready to rejoin the outside world again.

Gemstone: Amazonite

Capricorn ♑︎ December 22-January 20

Venus moves into your sign right at the beginning of the month, softening and sweetening your energy a bit. Communication and expressing yourself are your number one priorities this month. You want to be heard, seen, and validated. Making new friends based on common interest is more likely at this time. Take note of the messages you are sending over social media and other places. Vet and review what you decide to share; double check that your words match up with your values and intentions.

Gemstone: Smokey Quartz

Aquarius ♈︎ January 20-February 18

Values and worth are the themes for you this month. A wave of understanding seems to wash over you. Knowledge regarding what you value and in turn, your own self-value is increased. You are more mindful of your financial spending while balancing the physical aspects of life with the spiritual. Allow yourself ample amounts of time to analyze and be present with your own energy as you move throughout the month.

Gemstone: Sandalwood

Pisces ♓︎ February 18-March 20 The Sun is moving through your sign for most of the month, highlighting the emotive and empathic themes of Pisces. Light is cast on some of your shadows, illuminating particular aspects of your reality back to you. Meditation brings immense and valuable insights at this time as your soul is swept easily into these spiritual spaces. Extra energy may be available to you in order that you can emotionally connect, work on creative projects, or collaborations at this time.

Gemstone: Apatite

CHOOSING YOUR CRYSTAL, GEMSTONE OR MALA

How do you know which crystal, gemstone or mala is for you? Follow these quick steps with intention to find the most aligned piece for your meditation practice:

1) Lay it out

If you currently have crystals, gemstones or malas, lay them out in front of you. Allow yourself to see all of the colors, textures and shapes.

2) Get comfortable

Grab a cushion and take a comfortable seat.

Gently rest your hands on your thighs, palms facing up, ready to receive guidance. Begin to take deep, long belly breaths. Get grounded. Feel your sits bones as the foundation, while your upper body feels aligned and light.

3) Breathe deep

As you continue to breathe at your own rhythm, turn your energy inward. Begin to connect to your higher self, your intuition.... Allow space for breath and connection.

4) Ask and listen

As you sense that connection, ask yourself “What crystal energy do I require today?” Be patient and listen. The answer may come through as a word, a color, or the name of a stone.  Perhaps a feeling or sensation is calling to you. Be with your experience and resist the temptation to “think” about it. Ask as many times as necessary until the answer comes through for you.

5) Trust

Trust what comes through. Slowly come back to the room — taking deep breaths, wiggling your fingers, and gently opening your eyes. If you have your crystals and malas in front of you, when you open your eyes, trust the first piece you see is what you require today. Take that stone or mala and carry it with you through the day, knowing its energy is what you require.

You may do this practice as often as you require to tap into your own energy to choose the right piece for you.

Namaste

Today, as the Sun is moving into the Sign of Pisces we are blessed with a Full Moon in the conscientious sign of Virgo. If Virgo was a superpower it would be the power to perceive. Often associated with noticing the fine details and the underlying energy currents, the zodiac sign of Virgo allows us deeper access into our mind space. When the emotional vibration of the Moon links up with the energy of Virgo we are all under the spell of this earthy energy.

The Moon in Virgo combines our emotions with our analytical abilities. During this time our perception of reality and spirituality combine. Powered by the Sun in Pisces we are drawn to examine the daily rituals we partake in. We may be inspired to participate more deeply in daily spiritual practices such as mediation or prayer. During this time we may feel the incredible power and intensity that can accompany us in sacred spaces.

As the Full Moon is the part of the Lunar cycle when energy is at its peak and felt the most acutely, we are especially aware of the present energy. Our spiritual lives can become more intense and start to take on new perspectives and meaning for us today, February 19th, 2019. With the Full Moon in Virgo, our ability to perceive the role that spirituality plays in our lives will be enhanced. Our purpose for being and staying in touch with our inner mind is amplified.

This Full Moon is an excellent time to rekindle your passion for your meditation practice. The current energy lends us the motivation to be more mindful and present of our relationship with spirit and the universe. Our body, mind, and soul will more easily slip into meditative spaces during this time. Psychic and intuitive energy will be increasing while at the same time we stay grounded and aware of the way in which energy flows throughout the Universe.

Valentine’s Day is all about love and relationships. It can be about self-love or love with a partner but the underlying message is how we vibrate with the energy of love. Mars, the planet of passion, will be moving into the romantic sign of Taurus exactly on Valentine's Day 2019. Venus, the planet of relating, will be in the sign of Capricorn at the time. These two planets work in tandem to symbolize the delicate energy that exists in our relationships.

Mars moving into Taurus is symbolic of tempering our anger, passion, and intense emotions and bringing them to a place of peace, pleasure, and enjoyment. Venus in Capricorn is symbolic of taking responsibility in our relationships and creating a sense of earthy sweetness.

While at this time both of the relationship planets are in zodiac signs associated with the earth element, we have a chance to stay grounded and embrace the physical aspects of love and relating. Here are 3 ways we can be mindful of what energies are available to us this Valentine’s Day 2019!

1. Stay Present in Love

Mars moving in Taurus reminds us to slow down and take our time in love. We can savour each moment of existence with others by staying present. Practicing mindfulness in our relationships can even make us better partners. This Valentine’s Day try to stay present for the people you love. You can hold space for others in order to create deeper, more loving connections.

2. Nourish through Food

Venus is often associated with foods and sweets. While Venus is currently in Capricorn, we are reminded to stay mindful of the physical body’s need for food. This Valentine’s Day you can demonstrate affection for the person or people you love by doing something that will nourish them physically. Sharing a meal together or preparing a meal, mindful of each other's likes is a great way to channel the current Earthy manifestation of Venus in Capricorn.

3. Allow Love to Flow Freely

The final thing you can do this Valentine’s Day is to stay mindful of your ability to generate love. When you let this energy flow through your body, heart, and mind you will start to vibrate and give off this energy to others. Keep kindness, caring, and empathy in mind during your experiences and interactions throughout the day.

Take a mindful approach this Valentine’s Day in how you love and relate. You can symbolically pull the current energy of Mars and Venus towards you in order to channel their meaning and significance into your relationships.

Aquarius is symbolic of friendship and inclusion. With the energy of tonight's New Moon we're able to infuse our lives with these energies.

The New Moon is for setting intentions and starting something new. How can we include more people and allow for a greater sense of openness and love in our world? What new energy can we bring to these themes?

Powered by the Aquarius New Moon energy we take an inventory of our own self and behavior. Taking note of ways in which we make a difference, even if on a small scale. We can stay mindful of how we approach challenging topics, difficult moments, and complex social situations.

During this time we want to celebrate the unique vision each person has for themselves and their life. We are called to support each other in this endeavor.

By spreading positive social vibes during the New Moon in Aquarius we can contribute to a stronger more inclusive society. During this time allow bridges to be built and allow yourself to ask where someone else may be coming from. Aquarius will look at all sides of an argument, all angles, and stay neutral in the process.

During this we can use our sense of judgement for good in order to build a society we are proud to be a part of. Aquarius’ friendship energy is broad and wide reaching. We can align ourselves with the movements we are passionate about, help others in need, and be more open to sharing what makes us unique and what connects us.

Make a commitment during this New Moon in Aquarius to spread friendship through a greater sense of love, kindness, and understanding. Learn as much as you can about something or someone in order to make wiser, more informed decisions about who and what you choose to align yourself with.

February brings awareness to our intellectual and analytical ability; we get to see our potential, inventiveness, and ingenuity up close. A rational approach to life will color the first half of the month, giving our meditations a senses of cosmic order and sacred structure. By the end of the month we will start to feel a turn towards sensitivity as the Sun moves out of Aquarius and into the sign of Pisces on Feb 18.

Aries ♈︎ March 20-April 20

Your desire to be a part of a spiritual tribe starts to grow this month as you seek out companionship in others. There is a deep sense that it is time to join a group or cause you feel passionate about. A sense of authenticity and leadership emerge as you start to discover this new urge towards being part of a group. You have valuable information to share with others and also have a lot to learn from people in return. 

Gemstone: Tourmaline

Taurus ♉︎ April 20-May 21

You are feeling rather ambitious this month as your motivation is easily maintained at this time. The present energy is giving you the feelings of determination and drive that you need. With an increase in energy this month you are feeling ready to see some major plans come to fruition. As your dreams blossom you notice things may be entering into your life slightly different then you imagined. The Universe has a funny way of giving us exactly what we need even if we didn’t know we needed it!

Gemstone: Sandalwood

Gemini ♊︎ May 21-June 21

Pausing, thinking, and reflecting are your themes for the month of February. You may catch yourself stopping mid-sentence to contemplate the words that are coming out of your mouth. Your intuition is spot on right now and you will tend to see the bigger picture as opposed to the tiny details. A desire for spiritual knowledge and wisdom will prompt you to spend extra time this month deep in meditation.

Gemstone: Apatite

Cancer ♋︎ June 21-July 23

You see yourself as somewhat of a connector and keeper of secrets. People seem to be spilling their guts around you looking for a supportive shoulder to lean on. As you start to store all of the emotional content of the stories you are hearing from others you come to realize the deep and meaningful complexity that is contained within all of humanity. Your hope is restored and you sift through the muck to find the light!

Gemstone: Rudraksha

Leo ♌︎ July 23-August 23

What does love mean to you? This month you are given an opportunity for growth and spiritual development in the way of relationships. Some major realizations come to light as you contemplate your role in the partnerships you value most. The vibration of love will help keep you in balance, able to compromise, and see another person’s point of view. If you find this a challenge then meditate and ask your higher self what may be blocking the energy from flowing freely!

Gemstone: Rhodonite

Virgo ♍︎ August 23-September 23

You are certainly more focused on the finer points and details. Your work life is asking for your attention right now. Are you staying mindful at work? The Universe is calling on you to be in tune and in touch with the work you are doing. You have the ability to share your unique perspective with the world. You may also feel more connected and sensitive to pets and animals this month. Maybe channel this energy into a meditation on the spiritual energy of animals or animal spirit guides.

Gemstone: Lava

Libra ♎︎ September 23-October 23

You desire this month to seek out the inner beauty in others. By keeping a heart centered approach your connections with the people you love are strengthened. There is great potential for meeting someone new at this time. A motivation to share the creative process with another soul keeps you in tune with the present energy. Spiritual practices, such as daily meditation, can reveal complex and radical new insights for you!

Gemstone: Ruby

Scorpio ♏︎ October 23-November 22

You approach this month with a somewhat detached understanding of your present circumstances. There seems to be an intellectual and analytical tone that you take when trying to make sense in each moment. Take time out for yourself to discover where these feelings may be originating from. Journalling your feelings can be a meditative process for you at this time. Restore your energy with extra sleep when you can!

Gemstone: Howlite

Sagittarius ♐︎ November 22-December 22

Life is feeling much busier for you right now as everyone is seeking out your attention. Socially you are more keenly aware of the intentions of others. Friendships are greatly strengthened this month and new connections can be made! Mindfully analyze the information that you are being presented with at this time. Note what people are saying, the messages you are receiving, and the information you are gathering.

Gemstone: Amazonite

Capricorn ♑︎ December 22-January 20

This month you are all about business. You have all of the strength you need at this time to overcome any hurdles or setbacks. In this present moment there is a sense of urgency to discover something more, uncovering something that has been lost. With faith restored you feel the freedom to focus on getting yourself organized, financially stable, and prioritize what is most important to you.

Gemstone: Prehnite

Aquarius ♒︎ January 20-February 18

Ideas are blossoming from you, sparking something divine and beautiful from within your soul. You desire to invent, create, and see your potential exist in this present moment. Each day you wake up with a renewed sense of being. You decide to give yourself more space to sit in meditation in order to understand the meaning of existence. When you speak your mind this month your voice will carry a resonance of clarity and authenticity.

Gemstone: Rose Quartz

Pisces ♓︎ February 18-March 20

This month your emotions cannot be found so easily. As you typically are very in touch with this side of yourself you may be confused by the intellectual detachment you are feeling. You are trying to make sense of the information by taking an analytical approach as opposed to sensing your way through. Meditation has the potential to sooth and comfort the present mixture of energy. Your dreams also have potential to reveal many secrets at this time.

Gemstone: Bronze

January 2019 has been all about finding clarity! Throughout life we may go through periods in which we feel we are in a fog. With so much going on between work, family, health, and relationships, finding a clear path through becomes a huge challenge. As we enter into the New Year this is our opportunity to take hold of our lives and create our own path moving forward.

So how do we create a lasting sense of clarity in our everyday experiences? There are a number of ways one may choose to gain a sense of understanding and knowledge about life’s circumstances. We can turn to regular spiritual practices, daily mindfulness techniques, and meditation to name a few. The world has so many options it can be difficult to know exactly where to begin when we are searching for answers! Listening to your intuition is step one when it come to sifting through the waves of emotions, information, and situations life presents us with.

Practicing mindfulness and regular meditation can help immensely when it comes to bridging communications with our intuition. When we are operating from that place within us of non-judgement and love we are better able to stay mindful of the moment. We have a greater chance at seeing life from a clearer perspective.

By keeping things simple and straightforward we become more in touch with the dynamics of relationships. Life starts to feel more natural and flows with more ease while making choices can take on a new tone. We can operate from a place of honesty within ourselves knowing that each moment we are present and aware we are making decisions based on our integrity and best possible outcome for everyone involved.

As 2019 progresses, allow yourself the space to be open to seeing and feeling life with more clarity. Give yourself permission to be here now and in touch on a soul level. Become more vitally aware of the direction your intuition is guiding you towards.

Let’s wrap up January with a guided meditation on clarity

Guided Clarity Meditation

• Begin the meditation in a seated pose with palms facing up and resting on your knees
• Close your eyes and steady your breath, breathing in for 2 seconds and out for 2 seconds
• As you inhale take a moment to reflect on the air entering your body
• Notice the breath leaving your body on each exhale
• Let your entire body completely relax
• Now start to deepen your breath; inhale for 4 seconds
• And exhale for 4 seconds
• Feel any tension flow from your body
• Relax

• After a minute allow your breath to return to normal
• Stay here a moment sensing in your body’s present state of calm
• As you sit imagine a cloud of energy start to gather around you
• Feel the vibration of this cloud, what colors are present? What emotion does it contain?
• Now imagine yourself standing up in the cloud
• You reach your arms out before taking a step forward into the misty energy
• What are you feeling right now? Sensing about the present environment?
• Next you see yourself standing at the center within the cloud
• Stand there and drink in this moment
• Return to the breathing sequence in for 2 seconds and out for 2 seconds
• Generate powerful cleansing energy in your body

• After 1 minute start to imagine your body floating up from the standing position and out of the clouds
• You keep going higher and higher into the Universe
• Past your current physical space, past the atmosphere and far into the sky
• Look down now below you
• You see the cloud you just left behind
• What does it look like? What do you notice from your new expanded vantage point?
• Contemplate new sensations of clarity and understanding with your new perspective
• On your next breath gently float yourself back into your body
• Pass through the cloud returning your consciousness back into your seated self
• Imagine the cloud’s energy is dissipating around you bringing a sense of clarity and revelation to this present moment

• Know you have access to higher and varied points of view when life is unclear
• Take one final deep breath in and out to end the meditation and open your eyes

January 21st marks the beginning of #AquariusSeason2019 as the Sun continues its journey through the sky. While the Sun spends about a month in each sign throughout the year we get the chance to experience each unique shift in solar energy. Aquarius is an air sign and therefore embodies many themes related to the mind, intellectual energy, and ideas. Here are 3 mindful tips for #AquariusSeason2019!

1. Clear Your Digital Clutter

When we think of Aquarius we often also think of the tech savvy future and advancements in media and the digital world. As we enter into Aquarius’ season this is a great time to clear through your social media accounts, computer files, and all your devices where we inevitably collect digital clutter. Run through your apps or emails and unsubscribe or delete where necessary. Removing clutter, even clutter from your digital spaces, can help cultivate more room in your life more mindfulness. Clearing out can bring a greater sense of relief and overall clarity.

2. Think Things Through

The airy nature of Aquarius puts us more in touch with our thoughts and analytical abilities. We can use this season to think our actions through before we do them. As we mindfully approach each moment we become more aware of the impact we have in the world. We do not have to be pulled along by fate but can instead make our own guiding decisions as we go along. Give yourself time to think, contemplate, and exercise the power of your thoughts!

3. Make Friends

The Aquarius archetype is friendship oriented, desiring to make social connections and create groups unified under a common cause. During this Aquarius Season 2019 open yourself up to making new friends. Put yourself out there and strike up a conversation to see where it leads. The present energy will help open pathways for connecting. Aquarius season is a great time for mindfully bringing people together, expressing your weird side, and opening up your mind to new ideas intellectually and spiritually.