May 1st is here, so let’s take a closer look at the May birthstone! Emeralds are beryls and therefore are cousins to aquamarines, morganites, and others. The name emerald is derived from the Greek smaragdus, meaning green. Green is considered the color of growth, birth, rebirth, springtime, and fertility. Emeralds were said to give the […]
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April Birthstone: Diamond Quick, what do you think of when you think of diamonds? A clear stone, lots of sparkle, engagement rings? Probably not curing brain diseases, pituitary gland problems, and drawing toxins from blood—but those were some of the things ancient civilizations attributed to diamonds, which they considered “lightning made real on earth.”** Diamonds
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Happy birthday, all you March babies! Let’s look at your birthstones: Aquamarine: the very name makes you think of the ocean, and the range of blue-green hues found in the gemstone mirrors this. In fact, sailors used them to bring themselves good luck and safe voyages. Aquamarine is a beryl, as are emerald, morganite, and
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Glorious, yummy, regal purple amethyst! I would say that along with clear quartz and rose quartz, this semi-precious crystal is the one most asked-for and recognized at The Green Man. We recommend it for people reaching for higher spiritual realms and contentment, as it can raise lower vibrations to a higher level. Most folks find
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We are often asked “How do I choose a reader?” Here are some points to remember. 1. Not every reader is for everyone. We had a wildly popular reader here and I figured she’d be able to hook into my vibe easily, as we had lots of personal background things in common. But nope. Zip.
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Psychic/Metaphysical Healing Faire at The Green Man! How does it work? Unlike “normal”–define normal! 😉 –days at The Green Man, when staff will make appointments for the readers/healers, on Faire days each reader/healer has a signup sheet upstairs. You can sign up for 10 or 20 minute readings with a reader, or 20 or 30
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Got a Black Magic Woman (with kudos to Santana) by Jill Weiss Actually, this blog has nothing to do with the Santana song. I just couldn’t think of a clever title. 😉 What is Black Magic? Why shouldn’t I do it? Why won’t The Green Man staff do it for me? Disclaimer: This is
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The holidays are full of fun, right? Also full of things to do, places to go, people to see, and let’s face it: a bit of stress. Here are just a few crystals you might want to have with you to help deal with various facets of the holidays: 1. BROWN TOURMALINE: Excellent grounding and
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I love this stuff. A variety of gypsum, it’s beautiful, ranging from looking like solid opaque ice to being clear enough to read through. It was named for Selene, a Greek moon goddess, because of its moon-like glow. Selenite’s structure is fibrous, so some clear flat pieces, if cut correctly, can act like TV rock
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Sage Advice: A Guide to Better Sage Cleansing I can’t tell you how many times we hear this at the store: “I cleared my space with sage, and it was nice for a day or so but then it got icky again.” It’s not that the sage didn’t work; it obviously did. But sage is
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