Crystal blessings! Happy Leo new moon, and happy belated Lugnasadh - unfortunately, I wasn't doing too much celebrating yesterday, as I've been dealing with some pretty intense health issues. But, I fully plan to compensate by extending my Lughnasadh festivities throughout the whole week. After all, this is the sabbat that reminds us to enjoy warm sunshine, summer clothes, and extended daylight while we can, as fall is quickly approaching. In a few short weeks, classes start, days become shorter, and the temperature will drop, causing us to retreat back into our homes for another long, meditative winter.
But anyway - a little astrological update. Phew, are there some BIG changes ahead! We have no fewer than THREE eclipses all occurring before mid September - that's A LOT of energy! As I always say, this energy isn't necessarily negative, so don't run to the corner and assume fetal position. However, eclipse energy can be quite transformative, and with THREE of them on the horizon, you can definitely expect some pretty intense transformation to occur in some sect of your life (if it hasn't already - I know many people who have already had a life-altering event shake up their world, and are in the midst of intense personal transition. Many people experience the effects early.) But anyways, I digress - there are a few pretty exciting planetary things happening on this very day, too. We get to celebrate Lughnasadh in the midst of a Leo New Moon, which is a really fun, playful, festive lunation, so this is really quite fitting. Leo moons are flirty and fun, and this is a time to be outgoing and socialize (even if you're typically more introverted, like me), meet new people, dare to ask for things you wouldn't normally, and be generous - even extravagant. Because this is the new moon, this is a really good day to set your intentions - what do you want to accomplish this lunation? The energy of the Leo moon can especially help with matters involving love, courage, generosity, self-expression, creativity, performing, and taking the spotlight. But of course, New moon energy is excellent to set any intention you may have.
We also have dynamic Mars entering daring Sagittarius today, where he will reside until the end of September. Mars is the planet of action and willpower - he can sometimes get us into trouble, but Mars in Sagittarius energy is really conducive to getting things done and making BIG changes and taking BIG chances. Again, you will want to be careful not to be too impulsive, but be sure to harness this energy to initiate needed change in your life - don't shy away from it. If you don't like something about your life, the time to act is now.
Alright, now - where were we? Oh, that's right - this is supposed to be a blog about crystals, isn't it?
Sorry - but with all these exciting astrological occurrences, I was bound to get distracted.
So...you want to know about crystals for protecting against electromagnetic smog.
First of all, what exactly is "electromagnetic smog"? This scary-sounding term refers to the theory and possibility that the electromagnetic fields of various technologies (cell phones, televisions, microwaves, all of it) have adverse health effects on people. Now, scientific studies have been conducted to determine the truth behind these claims, but little evidence has been found to strongly suggest that "electromagnetic smog" plays a role in causing certain diseases. That being said, I have no doubt that technology emits a kind of negative energy that can be draining and harmful to people at the mental/emotional level if not physical, especially those who are sensitive to the negative energies around them daily and have not become desensitized. I know this to be true because I myself experience negative symptoms around technology. When I was a little girl, I would make Grandma drape my Pocahontas towel over the television in her bedroom before I took my nap. At the time, I didn't know why, but now I understand that - simply put - I didn't like the TV's vibes. Because there is little scientific support, I usually refrain from using the term "electromagnetic smog," as it implies a scientific connection that I'm not sure is there. Instead, I usually just call it "the negative energy emitted by technology." While it sounds abstract, that's all I really know for sure - the energy of technology seems to make me feel negative.
So, what if you're totally confused reading this, and feel that you have never experienced negative symptoms from the technologies around you? Well, if something isn't broken, don't fix it - if you don't feel this is a problem for you or that this applies to you, then don't worry about it! But, you may be experiencing side effects and just don't know it - headache, energy depletion, and difficulty sleeping are the three main side effects of "electromagnetic smog." If you are experiencing any of these, dowse with a pendulum to find out the cause - you might be surprised.
Some of you, however, will likely realize that while some like the TV on for background noise, it drains you, distracts you, and makes you ungrounded. Some people feel deeply at peace when in remote areas away from technology, such as when camping - this is because they are responding to a comforting lack of EMS in their environment. But of course, if you live in civilization, it is pretty much impossible to avoid technology and the energy it emits. Luckily, as powerful absorbers of energy, crystals can help.
There are three main ways that you can work with crystals if you're wanting to protect yourself against the negative energy emitted by technology. The first way is to wear the crystal as jewelry, thereby protecting your aura from accepting this negative energy. You should especially wear the piece as a necklace, as typically the thymus/higher heart chakra is where this negative energy will sneak in and start depleting you of your own personal energy. Whenever I feel affected by technology, I always break out my black tourmaline wrap. The second way is to grid the crystals around the source if you have enough tumbled stones. When I say "grid," I just mean circle the piece of technology with tumbled stones, or create a single line of tumbled stones in front of the source of EMS. I have a line of tumbled Amazonite in front of my television, and used to have a Malachite grid around my Microwave (then I got rid of that sucker altogether.) Lastly, you can also place the stone directly on the source - this works especially well for computers or cell phones. If it's a large specimen, you can just place it on your laptop when not in use. However, I recommend actually taping a stone (or several) to your laptop and cellphone. I have an Amazonite taped to my cell phone, and a Lepidolite taped to my laptop. Whenever the stones fall off, this means that they have absorbed too much energy and have reached maximum capacity - give them a rest in some soil or brown rice for a few days before taping it back on. Polished pieces that have a single point are wonderful to place near sources of EMS, because single points help transmute energy - which, in this case, is what you want. I have a fluorite point and a malachite pyramid on my TV stand, just in case my army of Amazonite doesn't do the trick.
So, here is a list of my favorite crystals to use to protect against the negative energy emitted by technology. I will add to and update the list over time as I learn and experience more, but as of right now, my top recommendations are: Amazonite, Green Aventurine, Black Tourmaline, Fluorite, Amethyst, Malachite, Sodalite, and Lepidolite. The combination stone of Ajoite and Shattukite is extremely effective, though rare and expensive.
So that's a little bit about EMS and some ways you can minimize its effects on you using crystals. Play around with different crystals and see which ones seem to resonate best with you, as we're all different. Don't forget to follow me on twitter under the name @crystalwitch6, and let me know if you would like some crystal recommendations for another specific purpose - I'll blog about it. Thanks for stopping by. New Moon blessings. ~
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