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Cancer Gemstones:  Nurturing Crystals for the Heart & Soul Born under the sign of the crab, Cancer is the fourth sign of the zodiac.  Those born under this sign - between 21st June and 22nd July - are deeply emotional and intuitive.  A water sign, ruled by the Moon, Cancer is associated with home, family, and inner sensitivity.  Cancer souls are natural nurturers – compassionate, protective, and connected to the rhythms of nature and the heart. Cancer

Crystals for Emotional Strength and Healing: Finding Your Inner Light Amid Life’s Storms There are moments in life when our hearts feel heavy, our minds tangled in worry, and our spirits ask for a little extra kindness.  During these times, the world can feel like a storm — turbulent, overwhelming, and uncertain.  But within us lies an unwavering light, waiting to be nurtured, protected, and strengthened. Crystals have long been revered for their gentle,

How to Wear Crystals:  A Guide to Harnessing Their Healing Energy Wearing crystals is a beautiful way to carry the healing vibrations of the Earth with you throughout your day.  When you wear crystals, you form a personal connection with their energies, allowing them to align with your own aura, gently working to balance, heal, and uplift your spirit.  Whether you're new to crystal healing or looking to deepen your practice, learning how to wear crystals consciously

Toxic Crystals & Gemstones – A Gentle Reminder for Safe Crystal Healing (Originally published 10 July 2012 | Updated 3 June 2025) At Charms Of Light, I always advocate working with crystals and gemstones in ways that support your highest well-being.  These beautiful gifts from the Earth carry their own unique vibrations, offering healing, comfort, and guidance.  However, when it comes to making gem elixirs or crystal-infused water, it’s

Discovering the Birthstones for June:  Pearl & Moonstone June is graced with two captivating gemstones — Pearl and Moonstone.  Each offers gentle energy that brings calm, clarity, and emotional balance.  Whether in the Northern Hemisphere, where summer arrives, or the Southern Hemisphere, where winter begins, these stones resonate with the month’s duality.   Pearl:  The Gem of Purity and Wisdom Colour & Appearance Pearls have

How to Use Crystals:  A Gentle Guide for Healing and Spiritual Growth Crystals are beautiful gifts from the Earth, each carrying unique energies that can support us in our personal journey of healing, growth, and enlightenment.  Whether you are new to working with crystals or deepening an existing practice, understanding how to use them can bring their natural blessings into every part of your life.   Choosing Your Crystal The journey often begins with

Crystals for Grounding & Balance In our fast-paced modern lives, it is all too easy to become ungrounded — feeling scattered, anxious, or disconnected from our inner selves.  Grounding is the process of reconnecting to the Earth's stabilising energies, allowing us to feel safe, present, and whole.  Balance, on the other hand, is the state of equilibrium between mind, body, and spirit.  Together, grounding and balance form the foundation for peace and personal

Gemini Gemstones:  Crystals for Clarity, Communication & Change Gemini is the third sign of the zodiac.  An air sign, ruled by Mercury, Gemini is symbolised by the Twins.  Those born under this sign - between 21st May and 20th June – are curious, communicative, and ever-changing.  As seekers of knowledge and lovers of connection, Geminis often move swiftly between ideas, thoughts, and emotions.  To support their energetic and mercurial

Harnessing the Power of Protection Crystals: Shielding Your Energy with Nature’s Gifts   Throughout history, gemstones and crystals have been revered not only for their beauty but also for their protective qualities.  Ancient civilisations utilised these natural treasures as amulets and charms to safeguard against harm, a practice that continues today in the form of healing jewellery.   Understanding Protection Crystals Protection crystals are believed