Crystal of the Month: July

Last week I talked about being stressed, overwhelmed, and having low vibe energy. With the stress of the pandemic and riots, we are all wanting to feel safe or protected. Besides taking the appropriate precautions and praying, I found that carrying around this crystal has given me a piece of mind. My mom places them by her doorways in her house for protection and getting rid of negative energy. She also uses a horse shoe above the doorway, but that's a hereditary story from my grandmother for another time. No matter where I go, I always carry my black tourmaline with me.

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Black Tourmaline is praised for it's ability to protect and create boundaries with bad energy. It serves as a great tool for empaths due to its ability to block bad energies from others around you. It's a great stone to wear as a reminder of being protected and grounded.

"Here's some good advice--Keep calm and carry Black Tourmaline with you everywhere you go. The security guard of healing crystals, this protective stone is another essential component to your healing crystal first aid kit." -Energy Muse

It's also absorbs electromagnetic radiation so it's a great idea to keep one on your desk near electronic devices. In your living space, place one in each corner of the room to increase protection and as sculptural art pieces (the ones pictured below would be perfect for this)! You can also place the stone in a bowl of water in your main living space to help harmonize the space.

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Finding Black Tourmaline

Due to it's popularity, it can be found in most metaphysical stores. It is also very easy to find online and can be cheaper in the tumbled stone form. Most likely, you will see in in the raw/natural form and depending on the size you want, that will affect the price. Appearance: A stark black with a linear rigidity appearance. It may also have a tumbled stone smooth shiny appearance and is often confused with Jet, Onyx, Obsidian, and Apache Tear.

Associations: -Chakras: The Root Chakra -Birthstone: July -Zodiac: Capricorn -Planet: -Element: Earth -Vibration: Number 3 and 4

Properties: - Protective - Negative energy absorber - Grounding - Overall mental wellness

- Fear and anxiety relief - Absorbs electromagnetic radiation

Care Because of it's ability to absorb so much negative energy, the Black Tourmaline needs to be cleansed almost daily. You can use smudging for cleansing and then set it into a bowl of water (moon water if you have some). Some add salt to the water for extra cleansing but allow it to sit in the water for 24 hours.

Make sure to set your intentions again through meditation. I like to carry mine around with a Token of Archangel Michael. It makes me feel extra protected and safe!

Stay Safe!

With Love, Micole Elise