Moss Agate Moon Face Carving

growth | grounding | new beginnings

CHAKRA:  heart, root

SIGNS:  virgo

ELEMENT:  earth

PLANET:  earth

CRYSTAL SYSTEM:  trigonal

COLOUR:  green, white

AFFIRMATION:  “I am persevering toward my goals with a balanced and peaceful spirit”

BEST FOR:  promoting spiritual growth, strengthening your connection to nature, bringing peace and calm

ORIGINS:  worldwide but predominantly India, Brazil, Uruguay, Montana USA

COMPANION STONES:  for calm and relaxation – amethyst, rose quartz, smokey quartz;  for energy and vitality – ruby, carnelian, tiger eye;  for luck and abundance – golden labradorite, yellow apatite

RARITY:  abundant

Just as looking for moss on the northern side of trees has guided travellers for time immemorial, so too can Moss Agate assist in guiding you through your spiritual journey.  Moss Agate encourages the bearer to step away from the Netflix binge, and adventure into the great outdoors, communing with nature and basking in the natural beauty you can so easily find if you just look up from your smartphone.

Moss Agate’s harmonious connection to nature can improve brain activity, focus and analytical energies.  It will give you keen perception and sharper observational skills.  Feel like everything is a mess at work?  No need to drag your ass through an excruciating and pointless HR nightmare, Moss Agate can help you make sense of things and give you a sense of purpose.

Unblocking the fears, doubts and self-esteem issues that inhibit your personal progress, Moss Agate opens you up to be more accepting of opportunities.  It’s energies inspire hope and trust, and can make you feel that even if things aren’t right just now, everything will fall into place.  This is a stone that can dilute the stresses of everyday life or the pressures of conforming to societal norms and show you that you are the only one in charge of your life, so you should be living it however the f*ck you want.  So, grab your Moss Agate and let your freak flag fly.

CRYSTALS + YOU

Here are some of our favourite ways to incorporate crystals into your everyday life

✨ MEDITATION | Surely, we all know by now that a meditation habit is maybe the healthiest habit any of us can hope to develop (it beats smoking or gambling anyway, trust us).  But transitioning into a meditative or mindful state isn’t always easy, and often, even with the best of intentions, people give up on their practice.  They find it difficult to sit still and focus.

Never fear – this is where crystals come in handy.  Crystals can cleanse the mind of chaotic thoughts and doubts, they calm and ground us and elevate our energy, so that you can fully immerse yourself in your meditation.

✨ SLEEPING WITH THEM | When you have difficulty sleeping, any number of things could be responsible for disturbing your rest.  Whether you have too much on your plate and can’t switch off, or you can’t seem to settle your energy and are constantly worrying you’ve left your hair straightener on, crystals can bring you the peace you need to sleep easy.

If you are just lying there, sleeping sweetly for 8-ish hours every night, you might as well be absorbing some good vibes from your crystals, right?

To use your crystal at bedtime, try setting it next to you on your bedside table, placing it under your pillow or (best of all) holding it in your palm as you drift off.

✨ MASSAGE | Crystallising your massages can elevate your body work session to previously unknown levels of bliss.  Using crystals along with soft tissue manipulation can reduce not only muscle pain, but also any pain or blocked energy stored in your mind or energy body, helping to bring your body and energy field back into balance to create stability.

✨ SKIN CARE ROUTINE | When used as part of your daily skincare ritual, a crystal facial roller and/or crystal infused facial serum can work to stimulate collagen synthesis, minimise fine lines and wrinkles, support lymphatic drainage, reduce pore size, boost elasticity, soothe irritation, minimise puffiness and promote deeper product preparation…  Yikes – trying saying all of that without taking a breath.

Physically, it helps firm the outer layers of the skin through gentle massage. It also aids in detoxing through the lymphatic system, the body’s main major detoxification structure.

✨ WEAR THEM | Having your crystals close to you is the most effective way to utilise their power. Whether it be crystal jewellery or a little tumble in your pocket (or bra!) Having them close to your skin and vibrating with your aura is the most ideal situation to reach your goal or intention for them faster.

+ so much more, including but not limited to - elixirs, adding them to your altar, creating crystal grids, spells, the posibilities are endless.

CRYSTALS + THE HOME

You’d have to be living under a rock (pun intended!) to be oblivious to how popular gemstones, rocks, crystals and geodes have become in interiors.  Seriously, if Instagram is anything to go by, we are definitely not the only ones using crystals to boost the ambiance and good vibes of our living space. 

And while there are obviously plenty of creative ways (hello Pinterest!) to take advantage of the healing powers of crystals, if you’re looking to take full advantage of their witchy vibrations and magickal energy, there are ways to place them around your home intentionally, so that their energy can support you in various specific environments.

And don’t forget that the energy of your home can shift over time.  If you’ve ever been in a space that was totally spick and span, and flooded with life giving natural light, but somehow just felt heavy, or uncomfortable, then you can understand how a home’s energy is dictated by more than just cleanliness.

The vibe of a space has a lot to do with the energy that has been expelled there, and not cleared away.  Breakups, stress, deaths or grief, parties that got out of hand, or even arguments about whose turn it is to take the bins out can leave behind energy in your home and if you’re not smudging or getting rid of that negativity with high vibe crystals for your home, your space can start to feel dirty, no matter how hard your scrub.

Need somewhere to begin? Read our beginers blog on Crystal placements in the home here

REMEMBER, you don't HAVE to believe they're magic - you can just collect them because you think thy're pretty - there are no rules and we are not the gate keepers of crystals 💗

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