Libra – September 23rd to October 22nd Ruling planet – Venus Element – air Crystals – jade, lapis lazuli, black tourmaline, smoky quartz Scales are charming, elegant, and popular with everyone. They love beauty, harmony, and art, and relationships are very important to them. At best, they are positive, social, calm, and peaceful. When they … Read more
Scorpio – October 23rd to November 21st Ruling planet – Pluto Element – water Crystals – rhodochrosite, topaz, agate, carnelian, amber Scorpio is the eighth sign of the zodiac and is known for its astrological symbol, the Scorpio. Scorpios are enigmatic, strong-willed, and passionate. With Pluto as the ruling planet, people born under this sign … Read more
Zodiac month of Capricorn – December 22nd to January 19th Ruling planet – Saturn Element – earth Icon – goat fish Capricorn healing crystals – onyx, jet, amethyst, clear quartz What are the best crystals for Capricorn? onyx Onyx is a stone of power. This mineral helps you not to get distracted by little things … Read more
I’ve never been a huge Halloween fan – I was one of those kids who get scared easily and who didn’t enjoy being scared. But as an adult, I appreciate that the concept of Halloween reminds us of the mysterious intersections of souls once a year. When we watch films about haunted houses we may … Read more
Pisces – February 19 to March 20 Element – water Ruling planet – Neptune Crystals – Aquamarine, Blue Tip Agate, Fluorite, Ametrine, Moonstone. Best crystals fish Ametrine Ametrine is a naturally occurring form of quartz. Ametrine is a mixture of amethyst and citrine and combines the healing powers of both. It helps the user to … Read more
“Blessed are those who live in the present moment, for they will see God in all things.” If I had been there when the Beatitudes were written, I would have asked for this to be included. To me, living in the present moment is as important a virtue as meekness, peacemaking, mercy, and all the … Read more
Most people would assume that pearls of water as tiny as the heads of a pin are useless and worthless. But when you add water, they flicker until they are the size of large marbles. They are translucent and brightly colored. When fully saturated, they are used in vases to hold flowers. The dry pearls … Read more
Although no one is sure on what day St. Ignatius was born, some sources put it as October 23, 1491. During Ignatius’ birthday week we have a surprise party with that certain something – instead of surprising the honored, we should perceive God’s surprises all around us and find God in those moments, as Ignatius … Read more
Sagittarius – November 22nd – December 21st Ruling planet – Jupiter Element – fire Colors – blue and purple Crystals – turquoise, topaz, sodalite, citrine, garnet The symbol of the archer is traditionally associated with the archer. Under the influence of the element of fire, Sagittarius often show restlessness and impatience. As perfectionists, they set … Read more
For today’s Muslim population, estimated at around 1.9 billion people, Mawlid al-Nabi is a day to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad and his role in their religion. When Mohammed was about forty years old (around A.D. 609 or 610), he usually began to retreat into a cave to meditate in solitude. On one … Read more