Most Common Uses: Grounding, Balancing, Detoxifying
Color: Gray, Silver (metallic gray)
Energy Source: Root
Physical Healing Uses: Addictions, Aids Concentration, Anemia, Back Problems and Pain, Blood Cleansing and Detoxing, Blood Clotting, Bones Broken, Circulatory Problems, Detoxifying, Focus, High Blood Pressure, Inflammation, Insomnia, Kidney Disorders and Health, Leg Cramps, Menstrual Cramps and Menstruation, Multiple Sclerosis, Nervous Disorders, Nose Bleed, Nutrient/Mineral/Vitamin Absorption, Pain Relief, Physical Strength, Smoking Addiction and Cessation, Tissue Health and Healing, Weakness, Yin and Yang Energy
Emotional Healing Uses: Anger Diffusing or Release, Courage, Dispel or Release Negativity, Emotional Balance, Emotional Pain, Self Confidence and Self Worth
Spiritual Healing Uses: Awareness, Balance, Grounding, Harmony, Spiritual Protection
New to using crystals? Here are a few simple ways you can incorporate crystals into your daily life to bring about energetic balance, healing, and an overall sense of well-being. Crystals have long been used for their healing properties, and they can be a powerful tool for energy healing.
There are several ways to incorporate crystals into your routine or home:
One popular method is to place crystals directly on the body or carry them with you throughout the day. This allows the crystal's energy to directly interact with your own energy field. For example, if you are experiencing headaches or migraines, you might place a crystal that has calming or pain-alleviating properties on your forehead or temples. If you are feeling stressed, you might carry a peaceful energy crystal in your pocket or wear it on a necklace.
Meditating with crystals is another effective way to harness their energy for healing purposes. You can hold a crystal that aligns with your intentions in your hand or place it in front of you while you meditate. This allows you to connect with the crystal's vibrations and channel its energy into your meditation practice. This in conjunction with healing sound frequencies can be a really powerful combination.
Keeping crystals in your room or living space can also have a positive impact on your energy levels. You can place crystals that align with your intentions near your bed to promote restful sleep, over doorways to protect the energy of your space, and so on to help keep your home safe and peaceful feeling.
For many people, they may intuitively choose a crystal either being drawn to it energetically or based on its appearance. Black crystals, such as obsidian or tourmaline, are often used to protect your energy and shield a person from negative energy. Clear crystals, such as quartz and selenite, can help neutralize, cleanse, and charge energy, including other crystals. Colorful crystals often align energetically with the same color energy sources in the body, which makes for a quick method to remember what different crystals can help with. For example, red and orange carnelian helps with energy in the body connected to the root and sacral energy sources.
We have crystals of every kind available in our Apothecary Room of Astarte's Temple, aka DKT Metaphysical Shop, including raw, carved, and tumbled pieces. We also have crystal pendants, pendulums, bracelets, earrings, and more. All of our crystals are ethically sourced and each order is sound-cleansed before it is shipped out to ensure that you receive your metaphysical tools in a neutral energetic state ready to be used in your practice.
If you don't see what you're looking for, send us a message and we can try to source a specific kind of crystal for you or custom-make a piece of jewelry for you that's aligned with your energy and intentions. Explore all of our crystals here.
If you're interested in learning more about spirituality, esoteric wisdom, and energy work, including using crystals and other types of magick in your daily life, Kate Jade offers courses through the Sacred Wisdom Society, the Study Room of Astarte's Temple.
Most Common Uses: Strength, Transformation, Intuition
Alternative Names: Spectrolite
Color: Iridescent
Energy Source: Third Eye
Physical Healing Uses: Addictions, Brain Disorders and Health, Emphysema, Eye Disorders and Infections, Increase Metabolism, Psoriasis, Seizures, Skin Infections and Irritations, Smoking Addiction and Cessation, Stomach Problems/Constipation/Diarrhea
Emotional Healing Uses: Codependent, Self Confidence and Self Worth
Spiritual Healing Uses: Ascension Process, Aura Cleansing and Clearing, Aura Protection, Clairvoyance, Communication and Connecting with Higher Self, Communication with Spirit and Consciousness, Cosmic Awareness and Consciousness, Enhancing and Stimulating Dreams, Meditation, Mediumship, Personal Empowerment and Transition, Psychic Attack, Telepathy, Third Eye Chakra
New to using crystals? Here are a few simple ways you can incorporate crystals into your daily life to bring about energetic balance, healing, and an overall sense of well-being. Crystals have long been used for their healing properties, and they can be a powerful tool for energy healing.
There are several ways to incorporate crystals into your routine or home:
One popular method is to place crystals directly on the body or carry them with you throughout the day. This allows the crystal's energy to directly interact with your own energy field. For example, if you are experiencing headaches or migraines, you might place a crystal that has calming or pain-alleviating properties on your forehead or temples. If you are feeling stressed, you might carry a peaceful energy crystal in your pocket or wear it on a necklace.
Meditating with crystals is another effective way to harness their energy for healing purposes. You can hold a crystal that aligns with your intentions in your hand or place it in front of you while you meditate. This allows you to connect with the crystal's vibrations and channel its energy into your meditation practice. This in conjunction with healing sound frequencies can be a really powerful combination.
Keeping crystals in your room or living space can also have a positive impact on your energy levels. You can place crystals that align with your intentions near your bed to promote restful sleep, over doorways to protect the energy of your space, and so on to help keep your home safe and peaceful feeling.
For many people, they may intuitively choose a crystal either being drawn to it energetically or based on its appearance. Black crystals, such as obsidian or tourmaline, are often used to protect your energy and shield a person from negative energy. Clear crystals, such as quartz and selenite, can help neutralize, cleanse, and charge energy, including other crystals. Colorful crystals often align energetically with the same color energy sources in the body, which makes for a quick method to remember what different crystals can help with. For example, red and orange carnelian helps with energy in the body connected to the root and sacral energy sources.
We have crystals of every kind available in our Apothecary Room of Astarte's Temple, aka DKT Metaphysical Shop, including raw, carved, and tumbled pieces. We also have crystal pendants, pendulums, bracelets, earrings, and more. All of our crystals are ethically sourced and each order is sound-cleansed before it is shipped out to ensure that you receive your metaphysical tools in a neutral energetic state ready to be used in your practice.
If you don't see what you're looking for, send us a message and we can try to source a specific kind of crystal for you or custom-make a piece of jewelry for you that's aligned with your energy and intentions. Explore all of our crystals here.
If you're interested in learning more about spirituality, esoteric wisdom, and energy work, including using crystals and other types of magick in your daily life, Kate Jade offers courses through the Sacred Wisdom Society, the Study Room of Astarte's Temple.
Most Common Uses: Balance, Awareness, Transition
Color: Lavender (light purple), Purple
Energy Source: Third Eye
Physical Healing Uses: ADD/ADHD, Addictions, Allergies, Alzheimer's Disease, Eating Disorders, Epilepsy, Insomnia, Menopause, Muscular/Skeletal, Night Terrors and Nightmares, Panic Attacks, Schizophrenia, Stomach Problems/Constipation/Diarrhea
Emotional Healing Uses: Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Eases Depression, Emotional Balance, Emotional Blockages, Emotional Trauma, Mood Swings, Panic Attacks, PTSD, Rage Diffusing or Release, Reducing Stress or Tension, Relaxation
Spiritual Healing Uses: Akashic Records, Balances Yin Energy, Cosmic Awareness and Consciousness, Electromagnetic Frequencies
New to using crystals? Here are a few simple ways you can incorporate crystals into your daily life to bring about energetic balance, healing, and an overall sense of well-being. Crystals have long been used for their healing properties, and they can be a powerful tool for energy healing.
There are several ways to incorporate crystals into your routine or home:
One popular method is to place crystals directly on the body or carry them with you throughout the day. This allows the crystal's energy to directly interact with your own energy field. For example, if you are experiencing headaches or migraines, you might place a crystal that has calming or pain-alleviating properties on your forehead or temples. If you are feeling stressed, you might carry a peaceful energy crystal in your pocket or wear it on a necklace.
Meditating with crystals is another effective way to harness their energy for healing purposes. You can hold a crystal that aligns with your intentions in your hand or place it in front of you while you meditate. This allows you to connect with the crystal's vibrations and channel its energy into your meditation practice. This in conjunction with healing sound frequencies can be a really powerful combination.
Keeping crystals in your room or living space can also have a positive impact on your energy levels. You can place crystals that align with your intentions near your bed to promote restful sleep, over doorways to protect the energy of your space, and so on to help keep your home safe and peaceful feeling.
For many people, they may intuitively choose a crystal either being drawn to it energetically or based on its appearance. Black crystals, such as obsidian or tourmaline, are often used to protect your energy and shield a person from negative energy. Clear crystals, such as quartz and selenite, can help neutralize, cleanse, and charge energy, including other crystals. Colorful crystals often align energetically with the same color energy sources in the body, which makes for a quick method to remember what different crystals can help with. For example, red and orange carnelian helps with energy in the body connected to the root and sacral energy sources.
We have crystals of every kind available in our Apothecary Room of Astarte's Temple, aka DKT Metaphysical Shop, including raw, carved, and tumbled pieces. We also have crystal pendants, pendulums, bracelets, earrings, and more. All of our crystals are ethically sourced and each order is sound-cleansed before it is shipped out to ensure that you receive your metaphysical tools in a neutral energetic state ready to be used in your practice.
If you don't see what you're looking for, send us a message and we can try to source a specific kind of crystal for you or custom-make a piece of jewelry for you that's aligned with your energy and intentions. Explore all of our crystals here.
If you're interested in learning more about spirituality, esoteric wisdom, and energy work, including using crystals and other types of magick in your daily life, Kate Jade offers courses through the Sacred Wisdom Society, the Study Room of Astarte's Temple.
Most Common Uses: Protection, Vitality, Energy
Alternative Names: Flame Agate
Color: Brown, Copper (reddish-brown), Red
Energy Source: Root
Physical Healing Uses: Circulatory Problems, Fever, Hot Flashes, Increase Metabolism, Night Vision
Emotional Healing Uses: Ambition, Courage, Protection, Shyness, Willpower
Spiritual Healing Uses: Reducing Negative Energy, Fire Magick Connection
New to using crystals? Here are a few simple ways you can incorporate crystals into your daily life to bring about energetic balance, healing, and an overall sense of well-being. Crystals have long been used for their healing properties, and they can be a powerful tool for energy healing.
There are several ways to incorporate crystals into your routine or home:
One popular method is to place crystals directly on the body or carry them with you throughout the day. This allows the crystal's energy to directly interact with your own energy field. For example, if you are experiencing headaches or migraines, you might place a crystal that has calming or pain-alleviating properties on your forehead or temples. If you are feeling stressed, you might carry a peaceful energy crystal in your pocket or wear it on a necklace.
Meditating with crystals is another effective way to harness their energy for healing purposes. You can hold a crystal that aligns with your intentions in your hand or place it in front of you while you meditate. This allows you to connect with the crystal's vibrations and channel its energy into your meditation practice. This in conjunction with healing sound frequencies can be a really powerful combination.
Keeping crystals in your room or living space can also have a positive impact on your energy levels. You can place crystals that align with your intentions near your bed to promote restful sleep, over doorways to protect the energy of your space, and so on to help keep your home safe and peaceful feeling.
For many people, they may intuitively choose a crystal either being drawn to it energetically or based on its appearance. Black crystals, such as obsidian or tourmaline, are often used to protect your energy and shield a person from negative energy. Clear crystals, such as quartz and selenite, can help neutralize, cleanse, and charge energy, including other crystals. Colorful crystals often align energetically with the same color energy sources in the body, which makes for a quick method to remember what different crystals can help with. For example, red and orange carnelian helps with energy in the body connected to the root and sacral energy sources.
We have crystals of every kind available in our Apothecary Room of Astarte's Temple, aka DKT Metaphysical Shop, including raw, carved, and tumbled pieces. We also have crystal pendants, pendulums, bracelets, earrings, and more. All of our crystals are ethically sourced and each order is sound-cleansed before it is shipped out to ensure that you receive your metaphysical tools in a neutral energetic state ready to be used in your practice.
If you don't see what you're looking for, send us a message and we can try to source a specific kind of crystal for you or custom-make a piece of jewelry for you that's aligned with your energy and intentions. Explore all of our crystals here.
If you're interested in learning more about spirituality, esoteric wisdom, and energy work, including using crystals and other types of magick in your daily life, Kate Jade offers courses through the Sacred Wisdom Society, the Study Room of Astarte's Temple.
Most Common Uses: Growth, Nurturing, New Beginnings
Color: Green
Energy Source: Heart
Physical Healing Uses: Aids Concentration, Bacterial and Viral Infections, Birthing Problems and Health, Blood Disorders, Circulatory Problems, Colds and Flu, Crohn's Disease, Dehydration, Digestion and Digestive System Health, Focus, Health and Healing, Infection, Lymphatic System, Memory Health, Skin Infections and Irritations
Emotional Healing Uses: Calming, Calming Animals, Compassion, Guilt, Mood Swings, Relationships, Soothing
Spiritual Healing Uses: Animal Communication, Nature Realm Communication and Connection, Earth Healing, Abundance, Increase Wealth
New to using crystals? Here are a few simple ways you can incorporate crystals into your daily life to bring about energetic balance, healing, and an overall sense of well-being. Crystals have long been used for their healing properties, and they can be a powerful tool for energy healing.
There are several ways to incorporate crystals into your routine or home:
One popular method is to place crystals directly on the body or carry them with you throughout the day. This allows the crystal's energy to directly interact with your own energy field. For example, if you are experiencing headaches or migraines, you might place a crystal that has calming or pain-alleviating properties on your forehead or temples. If you are feeling stressed, you might carry a peaceful energy crystal in your pocket or wear it on a necklace.
Meditating with crystals is another effective way to harness their energy for healing purposes. You can hold a crystal that aligns with your intentions in your hand or place it in front of you while you meditate. This allows you to connect with the crystal's vibrations and channel its energy into your meditation practice. This in conjunction with healing sound frequencies can be a really powerful combination.
Keeping crystals in your room or living space can also have a positive impact on your energy levels. You can place crystals that align with your intentions near your bed to promote restful sleep, over doorways to protect the energy of your space, and so on to help keep your home safe and peaceful feeling.
For many people, they may intuitively choose a crystal either being drawn to it energetically or based on its appearance. Black crystals, such as obsidian or tourmaline, are often used to protect your energy and shield a person from negative energy. Clear crystals, such as quartz and selenite, can help neutralize, cleanse, and charge energy, including other crystals. Colorful crystals often align energetically with the same color energy sources in the body, which makes for a quick method to remember what different crystals can help with. For example, red and orange carnelian helps with energy in the body connected to the root and sacral energy sources.
We have crystals of every kind available in our Apothecary Room of Astarte's Temple, aka DKT Metaphysical Shop, including raw, carved, and tumbled pieces. We also have crystal pendants, pendulums, bracelets, earrings, and more. All of our crystals are ethically sourced and each order is sound-cleansed before it is shipped out to ensure that you receive your metaphysical tools in a neutral energetic state ready to be used in your practice.
If you don't see what you're looking for, send us a message and we can try to source a specific kind of crystal for you or custom-make a piece of jewelry for you that's aligned with your energy and intentions. Explore all of our crystals here.
If you're interested in learning more about spirituality, esoteric wisdom, and energy work, including using crystals and other types of magick in your daily life, Kate Jade offers courses through the Sacred Wisdom Society, the Study Room of Astarte's Temple.
Most Common Uses: Healing, Abundance, Growth
Color: Green
Energy Source: Heart
Physical Healing Uses: Eye Disorders and Infections, Healing, Health and Healing, Heart, Vision
Emotional Healing Uses: Anxiety, Calming, Emotional Body Purification, Emotional Healing, Emotional Trauma, Increase Positive Energy, Oversensitive, Positive Energy, Rage Diffusing or Release, Reducing Stress or Tension, Soothing
Spiritual Healing Uses: Abundance, Devic and Nature Realm Communication and Connection, Healing
New to using crystals? Here are a few simple ways you can incorporate crystals into your daily life to bring about energetic balance, healing, and an overall sense of well-being. Crystals have long been used for their healing properties, and they can be a powerful tool for energy healing.
There are several ways to incorporate crystals into your routine or home:
One popular method is to place crystals directly on the body or carry them with you throughout the day. This allows the crystal's energy to directly interact with your own energy field. For example, if you are experiencing headaches or migraines, you might place a crystal that has calming or pain-alleviating properties on your forehead or temples. If you are feeling stressed, you might carry a peaceful energy crystal in your pocket or wear it on a necklace.
Meditating with crystals is another effective way to harness their energy for healing purposes. You can hold a crystal that aligns with your intentions in your hand or place it in front of you while you meditate. This allows you to connect with the crystal's vibrations and channel its energy into your meditation practice. This in conjunction with healing sound frequencies can be a really powerful combination.
Keeping crystals in your room or living space can also have a positive impact on your energy levels. You can place crystals that align with your intentions near your bed to promote restful sleep, over doorways to protect the energy of your space, and so on to help keep your home safe and peaceful feeling.
For many people, they may intuitively choose a crystal either being drawn to it energetically or based on its appearance. Black crystals, such as obsidian or tourmaline, are often used to protect your energy and shield a person from negative energy. Clear crystals, such as quartz and selenite, can help neutralize, cleanse, and charge energy, including other crystals. Colorful crystals often align energetically with the same color energy sources in the body, which makes for a quick method to remember what different crystals can help with. For example, red and orange carnelian helps with energy in the body connected to the root and sacral energy sources.
We have crystals of every kind available in our Apothecary Room of Astarte's Temple, aka DKT Metaphysical Shop, including raw, carved, and tumbled pieces. We also have crystal pendants, pendulums, bracelets, earrings, and more. All of our crystals are ethically sourced and each order is sound-cleansed before it is shipped out to ensure that you receive your metaphysical tools in a neutral energetic state ready to be used in your practice.
If you don't see what you're looking for, send us a message and we can try to source a specific kind of crystal for you or custom-make a piece of jewelry for you that's aligned with your energy and intentions. Explore all of our crystals here.
If you're interested in learning more about spirituality, esoteric wisdom, and energy work, including using crystals and other types of magick in your daily life, Kate Jade offers courses through the Sacred Wisdom Society, the Study Room of Astarte's Temple.
Most Common Uses: Stability, Balance, Clarity
Color: Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Red, Tan (light brown), White, Yellow
Energy Source: Varies by Color
Physical Healing Uses: Aids Concentration, Blood Vessels, Digestion and Digestive System Health, Eye Disorders and Infections, Gastritis, Lymphatic System, Pancreas Health, Rheumatism, Skin Infections and Irritations, Stomach Problems/Constipation/Diarrhea, Uterus
Emotional Healing Uses: Analytical Abilities, Anger Diffusing or Release, Bitterness, Calming, Courage, Harmony, Perception, Self Acceptance, Self Confidence and Self Worth, Soothing, Trauma, Truth
Spiritual Healing Uses: Balance, Clarity, Cleansing, Grounding, Growth
New to using crystals? Here are a few simple ways you can incorporate crystals into your daily life to bring about energetic balance, healing, and an overall sense of well-being. Crystals have long been used for their healing properties, and they can be a powerful tool for energy healing.
There are several ways to incorporate crystals into your routine or home:
One popular method is to place crystals directly on the body or carry them with you throughout the day. This allows the crystal's energy to directly interact with your own energy field. For example, if you are experiencing headaches or migraines, you might place a crystal that has calming or pain-alleviating properties on your forehead or temples. If you are feeling stressed, you might carry a peaceful energy crystal in your pocket or wear it on a necklace.
Meditating with crystals is another effective way to harness their energy for healing purposes. You can hold a crystal that aligns with your intentions in your hand or place it in front of you while you meditate. This allows you to connect with the crystal's vibrations and channel its energy into your meditation practice. This in conjunction with healing sound frequencies can be a really powerful combination.
Keeping crystals in your room or living space can also have a positive impact on your energy levels. You can place crystals that align with your intentions near your bed to promote restful sleep, over doorways to protect the energy of your space, and so on to help keep your home safe and peaceful feeling.
For many people, they may intuitively choose a crystal either being drawn to it energetically or based on its appearance. Black crystals, such as obsidian or tourmaline, are often used to protect your energy and shield a person from negative energy. Clear crystals, such as quartz and selenite, can help neutralize, cleanse, and charge energy, including other crystals. Colorful crystals often align energetically with the same color energy sources in the body, which makes for a quick method to remember what different crystals can help with. For example, red and orange carnelian helps with energy in the body connected to the root and sacral energy sources.
We have crystals of every kind available in our Apothecary Room of Astarte's Temple, aka DKT Metaphysical Shop, including raw, carved, and tumbled pieces. We also have crystal pendants, pendulums, bracelets, earrings, and more. All of our crystals are ethically sourced and each order is sound-cleansed before it is shipped out to ensure that you receive your metaphysical tools in a neutral energetic state ready to be used in your practice.
If you don't see what you're looking for, send us a message and we can try to source a specific kind of crystal for you or custom-make a piece of jewelry for you that's aligned with your energy and intentions. Explore all of our crystals here.
If you're interested in learning more about spirituality, esoteric wisdom, and energy work, including using crystals and other types of magick in your daily life, Kate Jade offers courses through the Sacred Wisdom Society, the Study Room of Astarte's Temple.
In a society where everything that was once considered good is labeled as "evil," the impact on individuals who are naturally drawn to healing, the earth, mother nature, homeopathic remedies, and esoteric wisdom can be profound. This shift in societal perception not only challenges their beliefs and values but also undermines their ability to contribute positively to the world.
When a society dismisses or demonizes practices that promote healing and connection with nature, it creates a disconnect between individuals and their innate inclination toward holistic well-being. Those who seek alternative methods of healing or rely on traditional remedies may feel marginalized or misunderstood. Their knowledge and expertise in areas such as homeopathy or esoteric wisdom are undervalued or even ridiculed.
This societal conditioning can have detrimental effects on both individuals and the collective consciousness. People who are naturally drawn to these practices may suppress their true selves out of fear of judgment or rejection. They might feel isolated and struggle to find acceptance within mainstream society.
Moreover, when societies disregard the importance of nurturing our relationship with the earth and its resources, they risk damaging the very foundation that sustains life. The consequences can be seen in environmental degradation and an overall disregard for sustainable practices.
It is crucial for societies to recognize the value of diverse perspectives and alternative approaches to well-being. Embracing a more inclusive mindset allows for a harmonious coexistence between traditional medical practices and holistic healing methods. By honoring both scientific advancements and ancient wisdom rooted in nature's principles, we can create a more balanced society that prioritizes individual well-being alongside environmental sustainability.
At the core of its definition lies the understanding that what we call magick is the energy that flows through everything in the universe. It’s this power, if you will, that allows us to heal, learn, grow, and evolve. To say that magick is inherently evil is to say that energy is evil, which would make our existence itself evil—and while that may be the conclusion some have come to, I’ll certainly never in good conscience be able to take a stance that plants, trees, water, blood, animals, or any other thing that has life flowing through it is evil because it has an energetic component. We “practice magick” every time we think, breathe, pray, meditate, make tea, care for others, cook, clean, dance, and everything in between. Magick is as interconnected to us as water is to the ocean.
The ancient origins of the title “witch” far pre-date the ideas of treachery muddied up in Halloween, spooky stories, and sermons of fire and brimstone. The word at its essence means someone who works with or is devoted to the pursuit of wisdom or is a wise person. So to condemn witches as being "evil" means you would also have to condemn every priest, pastor, saint, angel, nun, teacher, mystic, healer, doctor, scientist, researcher, or philosopher — after all, philosophy literally means “lover of wisdom.” Witches, or wise people, understand that wisdom is found in nature, in ourselves, and all throughout the universe, not in man-made buildings labeled holy by people who prey on their congregations' pocketbooks and fears of eternal punishment.
Having found its place in modern times as the opposite of “traditional” religious paths, such as Christianity, paganism is a way of living free from dogma and doctrine. To be pagan is to see the sacredness of life found all throughout nature, people, animals, and the elements. Paganism sees the energy woven into all of existence and says I respect and honor each aspect as having a unique place in our universe. While individual paths can vary greatly from pagan to pagan, most are connected to god/deity/source and see the different forms or personified ways that this energy can be understood through gods, goddesses, and divine beings across cultures, time periods, and lifetimes. While anyone can use their belief system to cause harm to others, there is nothing inherently evil about paganism itself.
The wisdom that is hidden or not available to the masses is often frightening to those in positions of power who aim to control what people know and have access to. Esotericism is the pursuit of the hidden mysteries of the universe that are tucked away in places we’re often taught not to look, but just because we’ve been told something is “evil” or “wrong” doesn’t make it so. Esoteric beliefs sit at the core of all religions where some teachings or rituals are only for a select group so to condemn those who pursue esotericism would require all people who study life’s mysteries and the divine to be labeled evil as well. Christian faiths have this with only certain priests or pastors being allowed to do things on behalf of the congregation because not everyone would be willing and/or capable of taking on such a role themselves. While people with access to this type of knowledge or wisdom can certainly use what they’ve learned to cause harm, that isn’t because esotericism is evil but because people can choose to misuse what they’ve tapped into. So, why not pursue what you’re drawn to?
While there are certainly parasitic entities in existence that are malevolent in nature, the term “demons” is a bastardization of the original word daemon which simply meant spirit. The collective of beings often referred to as demons in the spiritual space, such as the goetic infernal beings found in texts such as the Lesser Key of Solomon and other grimoires are heavily slanted based on confused religious ideologies and take gods, goddesses, and other divine beings of old and have reshaped them into occult demons of modern day. Not only is the portrayal of many of these beings entirely disrespectful but it is also inaccurate as to who these beings were originally before religious bias was added to their stories and lore. For example, the Canaanite god Ba’el (which meant lord or lord of EL) was divided into multiple “demonic” beings with cruel-intended names including Beelzebub (lord of filth, flies, or dung), Belial (worthless), etc., the Egyptian goddess Isis was converted into the “demon” Paimon, and the Canaanite goddess Astarte or Asherah was changed into the “demon” Astaroth. These were beings of compassion, wisdom, and death & rebirth long before they were diminished to Christianity’s man-made boxes of evil. In fact, I'd even be willing to argue that El, Astarte, and Ba'el of the Canaanite pantheon were the original divine trinity.
Put simply, divination is connecting with the divine. While some may use it for knowing certain aspects of what’s to come in the future, most practitioners use it specifically for communicating with god/gods and goddesses, divine beings the spiritual realm, etc., and growing in wisdom. There are countless forms and methods for receiving messages from the divine, such as prayer, meditation, tarot cards or oracle cards, scrying or gazing, pendulums or spirit boards, runes, and so on. Whether you are asking god for a sign through prayer or speaking with a divine being through a pendulum, both are intended to connect you with the spiritual realm and give you insight.
Recently, I was asked to put together a series of resources on spirit communication, specifically with ancestors or deceased loved ones, so this article is the beginning of many resources to come.
What exactly is the veil? The veil refers to the liminal space or "in-between" energetic barrier that separates the physical world from other spiritual realms, such as the realm of the ancestors, the realm of the gods and goddesses, the realm of the fae, and so on.
During certain times of the year (and even certain times of day, such as dawn or dusk), the veil is often described as being "thinner" than other times of year, resulting in heightened energetic happenings as spirits come and go more freely than at other points during the year. While this may not impact practitioners who are more accustomed to interacting with spirit realms, for those who are less in tune with other realms or newer to interacting with energy, it can be incredibly intense to experience.
Life is a cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, meaning that spirit never dies, just as physics teaches us that energy is never destroyed only transformed. The family unit is composed of both the living and the departed, the essence of the departed is ever-present and as such can be activated anytime. Whilst the ancestors are no longer present in the physical they still can communicate and act as spiritual guardians to their descendants by offering support and guidance along their life to help overcome challenges and tap into one’s potential.
While countless ancestors have come before us and are a part of our heritage and family lineage, that does not mean that they are all inherently good people, have our best interests in mind, or are energy that we want to carry forward with us. Ancestors who perpetuated patterns of abuse, trauma, and harm, not only do we want to be intentional to avoid carrying the negative aspects forward with us, but we also want to ultimately unwind and break the generational cycles that have been created. That doesn’t mean that those who were not good people should be discarded, as they are still a part of us. But instead, we can send them love, cleansing, and healing energies while maintaining boundaries to protect ourselves and future generations.
This is why, as practitioners, we are intentional about calling forward our protective ancestors or protective loved ones in our workings, communications, and rituals. This communication can take place in various ways including through meditations, dreams, visions, synchronicities, nature, signs, sounds, and so on. The most important thing to understand about connecting to and communicating with your ancestors is the power of your intention. Once you make the decision to connect with your protective ancestors or loved ones, you will find that the pathway of communication opened.
Below I have put together a simple ritual for connecting with your protective ancestors or loved ones. As with most rituals I perform, I start with protective and grounding exercises and then carry out the ritual using a form of representation of the spirit(s) being connected with, a beacon or fuel source to guide and honor the spirit(s), and the magickal power of my intentions to carry out the actual working.
What you'll need:
While there are many methods for carrying out the below ritual, I am only going to highlight how I perform this ritual myself. You are welcome to replicate it in its entirety or modify it using your own preferred methods of protection, representation for your ancestors and loved ones, preferred candle method, and so on.
Protection
Start with sitting on the ground. If you have a designated altar space for the deceased and/or your ancestors, sit in front of that setup with your representative item, candle, and offering. Close your eyes and envision a bright light surrounding you completely. Let this light permeate every inch of you until you feel warm, safe, and grounded.
Welcoming
Facing East, speak: "Thank you to the East and the element of Air for protecting and allowing me to be present in this window of liminal space. As I access the ancestral realm, I welcome my protective ancestors (or loved ones), and I thank you for helping guide them to me. Hail and welcome!"
Turning right and facing South, speak: "Thank you to the South and the element of Fire for protecting and allowing me to be present in this window of liminal space. As I access the ancestral realm, I welcome my protective ancestors (or loved ones), and I thank you for helping guide them to me. Hail and welcome!"
Turning right and facing West, speak: "Thank you to the West and the element of Water for protecting and allowing me to be present in this window of liminal space. As I access the ancestral realm, I welcome my protective ancestors (or loved ones), and I thank you for helping guide them to me. Hail and welcome!"
Turning right and facing North, speak: "Thank you to the North and the element of Earth for protecting and allowing me to be present in this window of liminal space. As I access the ancestral realm, I welcome my protective ancestors (or loved ones), and I thank you for helping guide them to me. Hail and welcome!"
Representation
Place the item (I'll be using my grandmother's class ring that is engraved with her initials) that represents your ancestor(s) or loved one(s) beside the black candle and offering.
Beacon
Light the black candle intended to guide your ancestors to you and place the cup or bowl of water beside this beacon.
Offering
Place out the offering (I'll be using red wine and pie since that was my grandmother's favorite thing to make) for your ancestor(s) or loved one(s) around/beside the black candle to feed them and honor them.
Connecting
Sitting and closing your eyes, envision a doorway opening and your protective ancestor(s) or loved one(s) coming through the gate toward you. Ask that any messages they may have for you be clearly received and state any other intentions you may have, such as honoring them, getting to know them better, etc.
Once you feel that they are with you, allow any messages they have to flow toward you. If you are not yet skilled at receiving messages through clairaudience, claircognizance, or the like, focus on how the present energy feels. Sit quietly with these feelings, allowing your body to take it all in and then gently release it. If you feel drawn to use a form of divination to communicate with your ancestor(s) or loved one(s), you may do that as well.
Closing
When you are ready to end the ritual and communication with your ancestor(s) or loved one(s) for now, thank those who came forward and allowed you to connect with them, and then visualize them all leaving through the same gate they came through. Once gone, envision the doorway closing and fading away.
Stand up and facing North, speak: "Thank you to the North and the element of Earth for protecting and allowing me to be present in this window of liminal space. I say goodbye to my protective ancestors (or loved ones), and I thank you for helping guide them back to the ancestral realm."
Turning left and facing West, speak: "Thank you to the West and the element of Water for protecting and allowing me to be present in this window of liminal space. I say goodbye to my protective ancestors (or loved ones), and I thank you for helping guide them back to the ancestral realm."
Turning left and facing South, speak: "Thank you to the South and the element of Fire for protecting and allowing me to be present in this window of liminal space. I say goodbye to my protective ancestors (or loved ones), and I thank you for helping guide them back to the ancestral realm."
Turning left and facing East, speak: "Thank you to the East and the element of Air for protecting and allowing me to be present in this window of liminal space. I say goodbye to my protective ancestors (or loved ones), and I thank you for helping guide them back to the ancestral realm."
For a more in-depth resource for accessing ancestral realms and clearing patterns of abuse from your lineage, check out the Accessing Ancestral Realms foundational course. May you walk your path with wisdom and prudence. Blessed be on your journey of spiritual growth and healing.
Most Common Uses: Grounding, Protecting, Healing
Color: Black
Energy Source: Root
Physical Healing Uses: Arthritis, Blockage, Circulatory Problems, Detoxifying, Joint Pain and Health, Knee Health, Pain Relief, Physical Protection
Emotional Healing Uses: Emotional Blockages, Reducing Stress or Tension
Spiritual Healing Uses: Grounding, Positive Vibrations and Energy, Psychic Attack, Psychic Protection
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