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Jaspers are a varied group of stones. They occur in many different colours due to different balances of minerals combined with microcrystalline quartz. They are often slightly dappled in appearance because of the tiny quartz crystals inside their structure with beautiful variagtion of specks and stipes.

Red Jasper is coloured by iron oxide and is found in massive natural formations. The colour is really emphasized when its polished. As far back as roman times, jasper was used in mosaics as well as stone cladding for the insides of buildings. It has also been combined with marble to make spectacular stone floors.

Healing uses of red jasper concentrate on the raising of energies, increasing the ability to cope with pressures. It is seen as a strenthening, life enchancing stone. It also enchances the root chakra, creating a connection with the earth. It is very soothing used in a crystal bath to suppport the system if energy is low.

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Hypnosis is a state of intense concentration or altered state of consciousness when a person can be more receptive to new ideas and suggestions. They may display heightened psychic awareness.
The technique of hypnosis has been known and used for centuries, it was practised in ancient Greece, Egypt and India. The term hypnosis comes from the Greek word Hypnos, the Greek god of sleep.

It has been shown that hypnosis can help with performance, especially if positive suggestion is made. It has also been shown that hypnosis can help with memory and learning and can form part of a treatment plan for psychological disorders and behaviour modification. Hypnosis is often used by mediums to communicate with spirits and is the preferred method for past life recall.

Individual response to hypnosis can vary enormously. It is thought that the majority of the population – around 85% can be hypnotized, although only a small percentage actually achieve a deep trance.

Several steps seem essential to achieving an altered state, these include deep relaxation, concentration, turning inwards, focusing on specific sounds words or images and choosing to change ones conscious state.

There also appears to be 3 major stages of hypnosis: Light, in which the individual feels lethargic but is aware of what is going on around them ; Cataleptic in which the muscles become tense; and somnambulistic, which is a state of deep trance where the subject can be manipulated by the suggestions of the hypnotist and experience psi phenomena.

Contrary to popular belief hypnosis cannot be used to force people to do things against their will. In a sense hypnosis is like a guided meditation, the individual passes through a series of steps to go deeper into the unconscious, but actually hears every word during the process. Hypnosis is achieved when the brainwaves slow down and the individual reaches such an intense level of concentration that he or she blocks out any interference or distraction to his or her focus. During this state of intense concentration certain innate abilities are heightened including imagination, memory and suggestibility. All these abilities are linked to the initiative part of the brain which explains why hypnosis is considered a powerful tool by psychics and those seeking intuitive insight.

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I was sorting out some old papers recently and came across a single piece of A4 paper with a long quote on it.  I vaguely remember reading it before but there is nothing on the paper to say who wrote it and no handwritten note from me saying where I got it or when.

But I wanted to share it with you because it’s a useful reminder for all of us to be grateful for what is both under our nose and, literally, our nose:

Is there anything more miraculous than your amazing body?

There is no excuse for undermining the health of the human body, the most wondrous creation of the Supreme Spirit.  Perfect in every detail with working parts that replace themselves constantly, built in thermostats to guard against the cold and changes in the atmosphere, an automatic cooling system that refreshes you in the extreme heat and essential organs that work for twenty four hours every day and never go on strike unless you overload them and they all do their own particular jobs to the very best of their ability without thanks or recompense.

No engineer could ever design a machine that could do the same job over and over again throughout such a long period of time.  No heating expert has ever devised such a marvellous automatic system and look at the wonderful way everything within this physical structure, called the human body, can not only look after itself and arrange its own maintenance but also renew its own parts.

It has within itself a huge workforce which it feeds, houses and, if they die, replaces them at very short notice.  It has the most efficient power and sewerage systems ever designed.  This wonder of wonders, this miracle of miracles, this treasure beyond all treasures and yet many constantly abuse it every day: sending the workers on strike, killing off the army of protectors, severely overloading the power and sewerage systems and packing out the warehouses with useless rubbish so that there is no space left for the essentials.

If you owned the greatest treasure in the world, what would you do?  You would make sure that it was fully protected in every possible way.  You would see that it was kept at the right temperature, regularly cleaned every day so that its beauty could be admired by everyone and you would be proud to put it on show for the whole world to see.

Are you taking care of your treasure?

Jackie Notman is a copywriter, feng shui consultant and e-commerce retailer.  This article is from her blog ‘Life – and everything else’ where you’ll find an eclectic mix of articles and information. Visit her Feng Shui site for top tips and info.

We started doing crystal of the month, but got a bit sidetracked and it got forgotten about, so we thought we would start it up again. For the month of May we have chosen Snowflake Obsidian.

Colour : Black with White specks.

Snowflake Obsidian is a form of volcanic glass that cools very quickly when lava flows come into contact with water. This produces a glassy textured mineral with a tendancy to break into flakes when struck in a particular way. This gives a razor sharp edge so obsidian tools and blades have been found dating back thousands of years. Obsidian is mainly composed of silicon dioxide (Quartz) and containds many other minerals such as iron and magnesium, giving it its dark colour, snowflake obsidian has other minerals such as mica or feldspar. These look like tiny snowflakes which is the reason for its name.

Physical / Emotional uses: Transmutes negative energy and provides energy for creative problem solving. Protects the root and sacral chakras, helping to preserve vitality as well as strengthening the aura from environmental stress.

Carry Snowflake Obsidian to enhance peace and balance to the mind and body. Used in healing to improve the circulation to benefit the skin and veins.

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Astral Travel

The astral body is believed to be capable of a very special type of travel. While leaving the physical body at rest, it can get up, walk around and look at psychical body, explore its surroundings and journey to new places.

What makes this experience unique is that you are fully conscious and in control throughout the experience. This process of consciously leaving the body and travelling free of physical constraints is often referred to as astral projection and astral travel.

Although the terms are often used interchangeably, experts define astral projection as becoming aware that your consciousness is separate from your physical body. For instance, people describe floating above themselves and viewing their bodies during astral projection, with astral travel an individual uses this conscious awareness to experience a sense of flying to new non physical or physical realms.

How the mind disconnects from its everyday type of consciousness and separates from the body remains a mystery. Experts agree that having a relaxed focus such as in meditation or when you are just about to fall asleep helps you to reach that stats. As concentrating too hard on achieving the experience may interfere with the process.

Getting started with astral travel

Like any skill astral travel takes time and practice, and it is difficult to prove what actually happens, but those experienced in astral travel tell fascinating stories of their experiences.

Some travel to secret realms where they meat spirit guides and spend hours researching ancient texts. When they wake up their clocks show that only a few minutes have past. In all likelihood most of us will not be able to accomplish these feats.

Here is an exercise that can help you get started on the astral travellers path.

·         While relaxing imagine your astral body positioned just above you in the exact position of your physical body.

·         Take note of how your astral body looks, check out the back of your head and body and parts of your body you can’t normally see.

·         Allow your consciousness to move into your astral body and look at your surroundings from this new perspective.

·         Ponder what you would like to do next and where you would like to go. You may want to visit a place or person that is normally far away through a process called targeting.  This can be done by focusing on the image of the location or the persons face. Then seeing it at the end of a tunnel. Move forward through the tunnel until you arrive at the desired place or the intended person.

·         When you are ready to return think yourself back into your psychical body and move your body until you feel comfortable back in it.

Welcome Spirit and Destiny Readers. You may have seen us in the December 09 Issue.

We would like to say a big thank you to everyone at Spirit and Destiny magazine for featuring our Wish Upon a Star fortune telling kit in their December Retail Therepy page.  They have done a great job and the photos look really good.

Click on this link to go straight to our Wish Upon a Star Kit. Make sure you check out some of our other while your here, we have lots to offer and with Christmas on its way its never to early to think about prezzies! Check out our Gift Kits and Mini Kits category.

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Yoga Meditation

In fact yoga = meditation, because both work together in achieving the common goal of unity of mind, body and spirit which can lead to an experience of eternal bliss that you can only feel through yoga. The meditative practices through yoga help in achieving an emotional balance through detachment. One of the far-reaching benefits of yoga is the uncanny sense of awareness that it develops in the practitioner of an impending health disorder or infection. How often do we find that we are unable to perform our activities properly and in a satisfying manner because of the confusions and conflicts in our mind weigh down heavily upon us?

There are many benefits to be achieved from yoga, and these are just a few of them.

1. Yoga helps in the flushing out of toxins from every nook and cranny of your body as well as providing nourishment up to the last point. This leads to benefits such as delayed aging, energy and a remarkable zest for life.

2. Yoga acts in a wholesome manner on the various body parts. This stimulation and massage of the organs in turn benefits us by keeping away disease and providing a forewarning at the first possible instance of a likely onset of disease or disorder.

3. Yoga increases the lubrication of joints, ligament and tendons. The well-researched yoga positions exercise the different tendons and ligaments of the body.

4. Yoga is also an excellent way to tone your muscles. Muscles which have been flaccid and weak are stimulated repeatedly to shed excess fats and flaccidity.

5. Yoga offers a total detoxification of the body. It gently stretches the muscles and joints as we as massaging the various organs, yoga ensures the optimum blood supply to various parts of the body.

6. Yoga is known to amplify flexibility; yoga has postures that trigger the different joints of the body. Including those joints that are not acted upon with regular exercises routines.

7. Yoga massages all organs of the body. Yoga is perhaps the only exercise that can work on through your internal organs in a thorough manner, including those that hardly get externally stimulated during our entire lifetime.

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Do you believe in angels?

Imagine there was an angel watching over you who you could call upon for guidance in your daily life. What would you ask for? Health, wealth, happiness or spiritual harmony? First you need to learn how to connect with these celestial beings. Most people find their first encounter with their guardian angel is by “accident” This can often happen at times when you are most relaxed, usually when you are about to fall asleep or have just woken up. You may receive a visitation in your dream, see an image or sparkling lights. You may feel your angels connecting with you through other channels such as sound. You may here the sound of your name or music. This can be something as simple as a song on the radio that has special meaning for you. The important thing is to be aware and look out for signs. 

The best way to communicate with your angels is to confide in them as you would a close friend. Share your thoughts and feelings either in your head or speak aloud. Angels will sense that you are in a receptive state and meditation can help you to do this. You can teach yourself to meditate or use a guided meditation CD such as Angel Workshop by Jacky Newcomb or Healing with the Angels by Doreen Virtue.

Some people enjoy creating rituals such as lighting candles or using crystals to make your meditation feel calmer or more special, but it is not essential. You may also want to try writing a letter to your angels and outline any issues you would like to receive guidance for. The process of writing down your thoughts and feelings can also be healing in itself.

Signs that your angels are communicating with you can include finding white feathers in unexpected places, sensing something soft surrounding you,  the tinkling of tiny bells or smelling a sweet floral fragrance when  you sense your angels are near. Don’t forget, you may experience one, all or none of these signs. Everyone’s experience will be different and individual.

Here are some recommended products to help you connect with your angels.

Angel Blessings Journal Nemesis Now

 This Angel Blessings Journal from Nemesis Now is a lovely way to communicate with your angels by writing down your thoughts and feelings.

The Best of Doreen Virtue 6 CD set

Now you can enjoy her successful teachings in this enlightening and powerful CD set. You’ll learn about angels, archangels, deceased loved ones, and ascended masters. You’ll find out practical ways to hear, see, feel, and know the messages that heaven has for you. Dr. Virtue will lead you through proven methods to unblock your intuitive channels of communication, and lose any fears that could prevent you from hearing heaven’s voice. Your angels want to connect with you, and Dr. Virtue will show you how you can do just that!

Gemstone Angels

These cute little gemstone angels stand 50mm tall and are available in 11 different gemstones including Jade, Amethyst, Rose Quartz and Tigers Eye.

Briar Arch Angel Michael Pendant For Freedom From The Past

Briar Arch Angel Michael Pendant Charm For Freedom From The Past. Beautifully produced in a lead free pewter, ornamented with gold and sterling silver.
Faithfully reproduced from an original painting by Briar, one of Englands leading mythology artists. Usually depicted on greetings cards, Briars stunning inspirational designs are available now as beautiful items of jewellery.

Briar Angels and Faeries are produced in a lead free pewter, ornamented with gold and sterling silver and embellished with Swarovski crystals. Each Briar Angel and Faery is supplied in a presentation box with a matching chain and an instruction leaflet on how to cleanse and connect with your charm.

Visit www.mysticgiftsandcharms.co.uk for more angel inspired gifts and other products. See our Angel Gifts and Figurines or take a look at our Angelic Realm books section.

Mystic Gifts and Charms Press Release

The occult, witchcraft and magic are areas of interest that many people share. Whether it revolves around a faith or it is simply a hobby, the simple fact is that it is a booming industry that seems to be growing annually. The advent of the internet has provided a useful medium for websites that offer items of interest in this market. One of the most respected and renowned new age shop websites is located at www.mysticgiftsandcharms.co.uk

Www.mysticgiftsandcharms.co.uk is an online retailer that offers Wiccan Supplies . This ranges from items used in alter rituals through to Celtic sorcery in fact the full gamut of products are available on this website. This new age shop website has a distinct and user friendly layout which is simple and easy to use and provides an easy means of locating their complete range of products efficiently. The website is broken down into individual sections for each particular theme, ancient magic, Ouija boards through to briar gemstones. A new products page displays the latest items on offer whilst there is also a corresponding page which is dedicated to special offers, of which there is always some money saving bargains to be had. Crystals, incense sticks abound the website mingled with spell candles, rune sets and witchcraft herbs. For those interested in the mystic arts such as Witchcraft , this website provides all the necessary supplies to fulfil their desires. Due to the fact that this website has an international appeal, the website also provides a currency conversion facility which is a very useful feature and provides all of the prices throughout the website in the chosen currency.

This website is a resource which casts its own spell on its visitors. It is easy going and has a useful demeanour which belies its authoritive advice. Its products and customer service levels are second to none and have been the backbone for this websites popularity. Whether looking for Wiccan or pagan supplies , this website is a one stop shop of witchcraft supplies guaranteed to entice and amuse.

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