With All of These Life Changes I Feel Like I'm Living on a Möbius Strip

Merry Meet once again, everyone.

Sorry for my continued delay in posting. I do have a couple of projects in mind that I would like to get jump started but I have found that life has been getting in the way. I am happy to report that I am finally a full time worker again which hadn't been the case for almost two years. The job market in my area is full of temporary positions or low-level positions but if you want something that pays well and has advancement opportunities you will be looking for a while.

Now that I'm working for a non-profit I am getting into the swing of things. Waking up at 7 am and going to bed by 11 every night has been a challenge for this night owl but I think I am finally settling into a routine. Stay tuned for new creations on my Etsy shop and some fantastic new posts that will get you people thinking in new corners that you never thought you'd go to.

Until next time, peeps.

Certified Crystal Healing classes - June 14th!

That's right, dear readers. Hibiscus Moon, aka Phanie12, is getting ready to open up enrollment for her master class. Enrollment begins June 14th with classes starting on July 1st. You could become a Certified Crystal Healer in as little as 10 weeks!

She offers a one time payment or an affordable four month payment plan and will teach you everything you need to know to use crystals not only in your own life, but also to help others. Maybe you're looking for a part time job doing something that you love? Click the link above to check out her Certified Crystal Healing class as well as other on-demand options available right now ranging from using crystals to create sacred space to developing and using crystal grids to empower your life.

I promise that you won't regret it!

Watermelon Tourmaline - Say what?

I have recently discovered a new gemstone that seems to be a new favorite for working with the heart chakra. Tourmaline is a trigonal specimen that tends to form in long, slick columns (thank you, Wikipedia!) that can be almost any color, if not a variety. Most special is Watermelon Tourmaline Because of its rarity as opposed to other forms of this gemstone. Most of the clear slices of Watermelon Tourmaline can be in the $95-$200 range which makes this a semi-precious stone with a hefty price tag. One look at this specimen will have you either loving it or hating it.

I fall into the latter category. Typically Rose Quartz is associated with the Heart Chakra so you might be asking yourself why you would want to spend so much money for a gemstone when an affordable alternative exists. The answer for me tends to fall into the "it's pretty and I want to touch it" category. If you have the will of an adult good for you, I still seem to be floating between the kid in a candy store and the randy teenager that must touch categories. Oh yeah, I went there! ;)

Watermelon Tourmaline is said to activate the Heart Chakra and bring loving energies as well as a sense of peace and calm. While it is true that this may be one of those specimens made for individuals with a higher disposable income, a few cheap sources do exist for small, dime sized pieces. I encourage you to do your research and find some if you are looking for an alternative to Rose Quartz. You could also try jade or green aventurine.

TipToeChick's Weedy Wednesday: Lavender

I love me some TipToeChick. Her YouTube videos have changed the Pagan community for the better in my opinion, along with making all of us wish we could find enough Patron bottles to store our magical* herbs in. She is back after a little absence and she began her first "Weedy Wednesday" vlog with one of my favorite herbs: Lavender.

TipToeChick covers using this herb for depression, incense, and even cooking. Check out this series and catch up on previous videos.

Mountain Rose Herbs = Awesome!

I received my order from Mountain Rose Herbs today. Opening the box was like Christmas day, which as a Pagan, may not seem like much. But it was fantastic!

I ordered some Makko powder, Lavender powder, and Hibiscus powder. I also stocked up on some charcoal rounds because I needed them and it saved me going to the health food store where I would have spent a ton of money on other things. I also purchased three different sizes of tins to put my concoctions in. New items are going to be coming soon! Check my Etsy shop for updates by clicking on the Etsy tab above.

Business Success Crystal Grid

I finally established and energized my business crystal grid. My hope is that it will help inspire success for Miach Rhys and allow me to receive some of the abundant blessings the universe has to offer. I settled on Citrine, Carnelian, and Green Aventurine. There is also a little black tourmaline to remove any negativity from my path and all of this energy is coming together and being channeled through an Ametrine generator.

Please excuse the poor lighting. The grid is inside a cabinet to keep little hands away.

Besides having traces of Citrine to tie that element together, I also love Ametrie and felt that I should use it as a reflection of me and my business. It is featured in my Miach Rhys Banner, after all. Then I included one of my new business cards to help focus the energy of the grid further. I am so happy with it and will be spending some time each day feeding the grid by meditating on my desire. I am also going to amp up my marketing and product development to help out on the mundane front.

Do you have any experience with crystal grids? Leave a comment!

Review: Hibiscus Moon's Gem Elixir eKit

If you are a frequent visitor to Pagan and Wiccan channels of YouTube then you may have heard of Hibiscus Moon under the screen name of Phanie12. She describes herself as "an author, workshop creatrix, teacher, mystical goddess & crystal junkie who LOVES teaching about crystals." I just like to think of her as a genius.
After being curious about her crystal classes and Crystal Healing Certification Program I pointed my browser to her website and Facebook page. Hibiscus Moon provides incredible learning opportunities on a variety of crystal subjects through both her website and YouTube and it becomes evident that she enjoys every bit of it. How can a guy like me not be swept in by that?

My mind was filled with information about crystals and these things called crystal and gem elixirs. I was able to use the wondrous Google to expand my knowledge on the subject but I knew deep down that I wouldn't have a complete picture of what a gem elixir was until I bought the Gem Elixir eKit. I am so very thankful that I did and I am prepared to share why. By the end you'll want the eKit too.

The eKit doesn't contain chapters and to be honest the thought of not having a table of contents kind of threw me at first. I wondered how someone could fill an ebook with so much information and not have any way to organize the information so that it could be easily found. Then I began to explore through the sections and less than half-way in I realized that a table of contents wasn't necessary. The information was organized in such a way that the topic on one page led or evolved to the information on the subsequent pages.

It wasn't an ebook full of chapters with information on dozens of topics jumbled together. I quickly learned that this was an ebook full of an evolving guide about the subject and the steps involved for planning, developing and using these incredible elixirs. Filled with color photos and more than eight videos on how to make these elixirs, this eKit is more than just a text guide on the process. This kit gets you in to the nitty-gritty so that anyone invested in this process can see how it is done and learn by watching what someone has achieved through their own trial and error. What a treat!

Another treat is the MP3 meditation that can be used to help charge and activate your elixirs to your specific needs. Think of it like focusing on the intent of the elixir and using your own natural energy to carry the purpose into the elixir. Featuring Binaural Beat technology, this MP3 helps listeners using headphones more easily enter an alpha brainwave state which makes the programming that much easier. Best of all, it is easy to listen to and relaxing.
My favorite section had to be the different methods used to amp up crystal and gem elixirs. They can be potent on their own thanks to the vibrational resonance of the crystals, sure, but why not add a little oomph if you can?

There were a handful of easy ways to jumpstart the energy of an elixir giving it far more power and because of that, a greater healing effect for those that use them. On a side note I was also thrilled for an opportunity to purchase a large bottle of vodka because I've been told that I have a baby face. Even as I climb up in years I always get carded for alcohol and since I'm not much of a drinker I always enjoy having people think I'm younger than I am whenever I can. The vodka, in case your wondering, is a way to stabilize the energy so that it can be stored for a much longer period of time. See, I wasn't just bringing up vodka for the heck of it!

Hibiscus Moon is a talented writer and is able to easily deliver information in a way that makes a person forget about the actual learning process and just enjoy the fun in it all. I am excited to try out her recipe for her coveted Negativity Neutralizer Spray and hope to have the final shipment of the needed items within the next few days to get started. I greatly encourage you to check out Hibiscus Moon and everything she has to offer. You will not regret it, I promise.