Archangels are powerful spiritual allies who offer guidance, protection, and clarity as we move through our spiritual journey. They can be called upon when you need to feel supported, navigating through changes, expanding spiritually, or longing for a stronger connection with them. Their energy is pure, loving, and for your highest good. Take our quiz to find out which archangel is most aligned with your current needs!
Which color are you most drawn to lately?
A. Blue
B. Red
C. Yellow or gold
D. White or silver
E. Emerald green
F. Pink
Which repeating number have you been noticing most often?
A. 111
B. 1122
C. 777
D. 333
E. 999
F. 444
Where do you feel you could use the most guidance at this time?
A. Protection, boundaries, inner strength
B. Spiritual growth, clarity, divine understanding
C. Communication, creativity, trusting inner voice
D. Soul awakening, higher consciousness, ancient wisdom
E. Emotional reset, heart-centered needs
F. Animals (pets), nature, emotional harmony
Which affirmation resonates with you?
A. "I am safe, protected, and supported."
B. "Divine wisdom flows through me."
C. "I trust my inner voice and express my truth."
D. "I reclaim the knowledge held within my soul."
E. "My heart space is open, aligned, and flowing with Love."
F. "I live in harmony with all beings."
Which symbol or image resonates with you?
A. A sword of light
B. The Sun
C. A trumpet
E. Heart
F. Animals
Which crystal are you most drawn to?
A. Blue Kyanite
C. Sodalite
D. Selenite
E. Prehnite
F. Rose Quartz
When you visualize being guided, what does that guidance feel like?
A. Strong and protective
B. Insightful, illuminating, wise
C. Gentle nudges, inner voices
D. Expansive or other-wordly
E. Soothing, calm
F. Nurturing, grounded
Which intention feels most aligned with you right now?
A. Strengthening boundaries and standing in your power
B. Deepening spiritual awakening, past life work
C. Speaking your truth
D. Awakening higher consciousness, connecting with starseed lineage
E. Offering or receiving energetic healing such as Reiki
F. Creating harmony in relationships and with nature
Mostly A-Archangel Michael
Michael is a powerful ally during times of transformation, decision-making, and releasing fears. Call on him for support, protection, and strong energetic boundaries.
Mostly B-Archangel Uriel
Uriel brings divine wisdom, insight, and growth on your spiritual journey. Call on him (especially during dream time) when seeking clarity, guidance, or to deepen your understanding of spiritual knowledge.
Mostly C-Archangel Gabriel
Gabriel supports authentic, honest communication, creativity, innate intuition, and inner knowing. His guidance is especially helpful for speakers, writers, those who work with the vulnerable, or anyone learning to trust their inner voice.
Mostly D-Archangel Metatron
Metatron works with ancient wisdom, Lemurian recall, sacred geometry, and spiritual enlightenment. Call upon him to activate higher consciousness, review your Lemurian past life, and personal soul knowledge.
Mostly E-Archangel Raphael
Raphael offers healing for the body, mind, and spirit. His loving presence is especially helpful for healers, healthcare workers, and anyone experiencing physical or mental distress.
Mostly F-Archangel Ariel
Ariel supports animals, especially pets, nature, and your relationship with Mother Earth. Call upon this angel to deepen your connection to nature or welcome healing into relationships.
If you'd like more information on working with Archangels, check out our blog, "Connecting with the Angelic Realm: Inviting Divine Support and Guidance into Your Life".
Angelite's soft blue hue and energy is known for its calming presence and its powerful connection to the angelic and higher spiritual realms. It supports spiritual attunement, objective communication, and a deep sense of divine guidance.
Angelite strengthens our communication with the angelic realm. Its gentle vibration quiets the mind, allowing subtle guidance, signs, and intuitive messages to be more easily received. Many people work with Angelite when calling in their guardian angels or to seek reassurance and divine support. Placing Angelite under your pillow or mattress can support restful sleep and enhance meaningful dreams. It can help deliver guidance that may otherwise be overlooked during a busy day, allowing insight to come through more clearly in dreams. Before sleep, set your intention to connect with your angelic team.
Closely aligned with the Throat and Crown Chakra, Angelite supports clear, compassionate communication. It's ideal for those who channel, practice automatic writing, or anyone who wants to speak from a place of divine guidance. The Crown Chakra is activated, bringing in higher spiritual insight. As this energy moves through the Throat Chakra, Angelite helps translate those insights into words, encouraging gentle and heart-centered communication. This alignment allows spiritual guidance to not only be received, but clearly expressed and shared with ease.
When we work with Angelite, we open a sacred space for clear communication with our own intuition and the angelic realm. Angelite serves as a quiet reminder that divine guidance is always available and we are supported every step of our soul's journey.
The cacao ceremony is a spiritual practice that has been part of indigenous traditions for centuries. It is a sacred ritual, utilizing cacao, a plant known for its heart opening and healing properties, to facilitate a deep connection with one's self and the Divine.
Modern ceremonies draw inspiration from the ancient traditions of using cacao in important milestones such as weddings, funerals, and offerings to the ancestors. Cacao itself also has many health benefits, when consumed on a regular basis, it is beneficial to cardiovascular health, gut and brain health, and memory retention. It is rich in natural compounds which support mood, emotional openness, and gentle energetic stimulation. Energetically, cacao is linked to the Heart Chakra or the energetic center of love, compassion, forgiveness, and emotional truth. When working with cacao, you may experience a sense of emotional softening, greater capacity to give and receive love, and release of grief or emotional tension. Cacao is a gentle plant teacher, one who supports us as we navigate our own inner healing.
It is also important to honor cacao as sacred plant medicine by using a high-quality, high-vibrational product, as the purity, sourcing, and energetic integrity of the cacao directly affect the ceremonial experience. We intentionally choose Cacao Bliss for our ceremonies because of its high vibrational quality, conscious sourcing, and alignment with heart-centered healing work.
Cacao ceremonies are helpful for obtaining clarity, alignment, setting intentions, doing healing work, and inner-processing. Being in a sacred space with community helps you release your thoughts and go within, allowing you to experience new insights and perspectives. Sharing cacao together brings us into the same energetic frequency allowing us to obtain a deeper, more intimate connection with ourselves and to one another. A combination of breathwork, meditation, sound healing, and intention setting is used to create a sacred space for the cacao. Intention remains a core part of the ceremony, helping direct the emotional and energetic experience.
Cacao Ceremony Intentions
I open my heart to give and receive love freely.
I welcome forgiveness for myself and others.
I gently release emotional blocks and outdated patterns and beliefs that no longer serve my highest good.
I root myself in gratitude and fully embrace this present moment.
I allow my heart to soften and receive self-compassion and love.
I release what feels heavy and make space for lightness and clarity.
I choose compassion over judgment.
I welcome clarity, truth, and loving awareness into my heart space.
Whether shared in community or practiced as a personal ritual, cacao invites us to soften, open, and listen more deeply to the wisdom of the heart!
The Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, is one of the most important and widely celebrated holidays in many Asian cultures. It marks the beginning of the lunar calendar and in 2026 the Lunar New Year falls on February 17 ushering in the Year of the Fire Horse.
During this time we shift from earth-based snake consciousness into the forward-moving consciousness of the horse. Where the snake represents transformations, renewal, introspection, and stability, the horse symbolizes confidence, aligned action, inner freedom, and personal growth. The year of the horse brings themes of reclaiming personal power, breaking free from outdated patterns, choosing passion over obligation, and trusting your intuition and acting on it. As a collective, we're being drawn toward the guiding force of truth and systems or structures built on suppression and fear become more difficult to support. The combination of fire and the horse gives us momentum. This may look like questioning old narratives and a push toward authentic leadership and self-expression. On an individual level, the fire horse ignites our inner drive, gives us a renewed sense of confidence, and fulfills our desire to be seen and heard more fully. This energy supports bold steps in the year ahead. However, it rewards aligned action, not impulsive reaction which means we must tune into the inner guidance of our intuition.
The Chinese Zodiac is also divided into different element phases. 2025 was the last year for the Wood element. The wood phase represented honesty, integrity, growth, and an expansion of our natural gifts. Now we shift into the fire element which illuminates our visibility, passion, and expression. This often feels like moving from preparation to action, from internal growth to external expression, and from vision to embodiment. This transition invites you to ponder:
What truth wants to be spoken, shared, or lived more boldly?
Where am I being called to lead with heart rather than hesitation?
How can I channel momentum with intention instead of urgency?
What am I ready to embody rather than plan for?
Crystals that vibrate with the frequency of the fire horse are Carnelian, Tiger Eye, Jade, Apatite, Hematoid Fire Quartz, and Silver Sheen Obsidian. These crystals ignite our passion, encourage self-confidence, and balance momentum with clarity and purpose. You can use these throughout the year on your altar, in your mindful meditation practice, or incorporate them into your crystal grids.
The Year of the Fire Horse reminds us that our life is meant to be lived with purpose and heart-led direction. When you honor your inner rhythm and move with intention, you are led toward opportunities, relationships, and perspectives that are expansive, authentic, and deeply aligned!
Heart-shaped crystals carry a unique energetic signature of love, emotional reset, and compassion. They remind us to soften, open, and connect with others and ourselves. The heart is the universal symbol of Love and emotional truth. When a crystal is carved into this form, its energy is synced with the Heart Chakra, supporting emotional balance, empathy, and inner harmony.
How to Work with Heart-Shaped Crystals
Their sweet energy can support you in relationships such as romance, family, and work. They soften defenses, encourage empathy, and support open-hearted communication. Here are our favorite ways to work with them.
Crystal Hearts
While any crystal can be carved into a heart, there are certain crystals that also carry the same frequency as the heart space. Here are some of our favorites.
The perfect crystal for those who are working through loss and grief.
Encourages an emotional reset and a renewed sense of joy.
Works with the Heart Chakra to attract love and compassion.
Inspires Love, passion, and devotion.
Symbolizing fresh starts and new beginnings, this crystal supports you during times of transformation.
Heart-shaped crystals are gentle companions, offering reassurance as you move through love, loss, and transformation. By working with them intentionally, you invite in deeper emotional connection and cultivate through compassion and Love.
Every gem show is a whirlwind and this year was no exception! Attending the show in person allows us to choose each crystal with intention and gives us an opportunity to build relationships with other small family businesses. Sharing genuine conversations and mutual respect for the care and passion of Earth's natural treasures, these connections are the heart of the show and the reason we return year after year.
The backdrop of the gem show is the beauty and wonder of the desert. Coming from a Wisconsin winter of cold and snow, the open skies and warm sunshine created the perfect setting. The surrounding land carries a powerful grounding energy and encourages a deeper spiritual connection with Mother Earth.
We kicked off the trip with a Full Moon rising (pictured above) during a hike through Sabino Canyon, and it immediately set the tone for everything that followed. There was something grounding and expansive about watching the moon come up over the desert, and that energy seemed to carry through the rest of the show. Add in the incredible Tucson sunsets each evening, and it felt like a reminder to slow down, stay present, and really soak in the experience.
One of our gem show traditions is designing and wearing crystal beaded bracelets. This year we handcrafted a Desert Light bracelet using Moonstone & Sunstone, Pyrite, Hematite, and Tibetan Quartz. The combination of these crystals encourage vitality, empowerment, and anchors in stability and support during times of transition. It is for those who are a walking a path of balance and in need of grounding energy while remaining connected to your inner light.
For each gem show we build a crystal grid as a way to carry our heart-led intentions for abundance, grounding, and connecting into the surrounding land. This year we incorporated crystals that carry the energy of 2026.
Be sure to also check out our Tucson Gem Show highlight over on Instagram for all the behind-the-scenes!
As we head back home to Wisconsin, we return with renewed inspiration, meaningful connections, and a deep sense of gratitude. The desert's grounding energy and the shared passion of our community reminds us that this is as much about relationships and intention as it is about crystal themselves. Thank you to everyone who followed along in stories and joined our Lives! We're so excited to share all our new finds with you once our pallets arrive - each piece was chosen with intention and guided by the energy of connection and inspiration!
Each number carries its own unique vibration and wisdom. Number 2 is the number of partnership, duality, and diplomacy. It governs relationships of all kinds: romantic, family, professional, spiritual, and even with ourselves. Number 2 teaches us how to listen empathically, hold space for others, and find equilibrium between opposing forces.
When numbers begin to repeatedly show up in your life, whether it's on clocks, receipts, addresses, or dates, it is often a gentle nudge asking you to pause and reflect on your current situation. Number 2 appears when cooperation, patience, or inner knowing is required, reminding you to simply be present, receptive, and allow things to unfold.
How to Work with the Number 2
At its heart, Number 2 is gentle yet powerful, supportive and nurturing, harmonizing, and intuitive. Using this number in intention setting, planning, and recognizing its patterns in your own life, can help you utilize its strength into your daily life.
When the Number 2 appears in your life, it often carries a message of connection and to trust in Divine timing. When this number appears repeatedly, it oftens mean you are on the right path but are being encouraged to lean into your inner knowing and review current relationships!
The month of February carries a softer, more introspective energy and invites us into a deeper exploration of the frequency of Love. When we see and speak through Love and our Heart Chakra, we transform how we meet ourselves and others. This shift in perception widens and aligns our vision with compassion and authenticity. We pulled from James Van Praagh's The Power of Love oracle card deck for inspiration and clarification on what lies ahead in this month.
VISION
No matter what, you see the bigger picture of a loving, just Universe.
"You can envision a Universe so vast, beautiful, and spectacular that miracles are a part of your everyday experience. You are able to grasp the difficult lessons of grief, loss, and sorrow, seeing them as experiences from which to grow. As you embrace and live out your vision, you remind others how to dance to the tune of Divinity and the oneness of being."
February reminds us to see and speak from the heart. Love is not only something we feel; it is a conscious choice in how we see ourselves, others, and the world around us. When we align with the frequency of Love, our vision widens. Where fear and distortion narrows perspective, Love brings expansion and clarity. Love softens our gaze allowing us to see beyond immediate reactions and into the greater truth that is unfolding. Our vision widens, compassion deepens, and we begin to recognize that even challenging moments are held within a broader, meaningful context. As you ponder this card, reflect on the following questions.
"What would shift if I chose to see through Love, instead of fear, in a current situation?"
"How can I expand my vision to include trust, compassion, and patience?"
"What larger truth might be unfolding beneath a present challenge?"
"In what ways can I soften my perspective and trust the greater picture?"
Notice which questions linger. Return to it throughout the month as a way of consciously working with February's activating energy.
Working with energetically aligned crystals can be a source of support as you navigate throughout the month. Whether carried, used in meditation, or placed in your sacred space, they help to amplify your intentions.
Essential oils offer a gentle yet powerful way to support our energy and intentions. Through the sense of smell, aromatherapy speaks directly to the heart, helping us to soften, open, and shift our perspective. Here are our favorite oils and blends for supporting a clearer vision, emotional balance, and anchoring us into the frequency of Love. They can be diluted with a carrier oil and applied to pulse points and the Heart Chakra.
"I choose to see my life through the eyes of love. I trust my soul's journey, the support of my spirit team, and the Universe guiding me."
We often welcome new customers who have felt a quiet pull toward spiritual expansion but are unsure where and how to begin. As we seek a desire for deeper meanings and a more intentional way of moving through life, we may feel called or a subtle nudge to look into energy healing sessions, oracle cards, crystals, or meditation. Following an authentic self-led spiritual journey is about exploration, self-connection, and learning to listen to yourself.
Start Where You Are
There is no right order or timeline; the most powerful starting point is tuning into your intuition and following your natural curiosity. Notice what you're naturally drawn to. Trust whatever captures your attention is your starting point. Here is a short quiz to help you find that starting point. Choose the option that feels most true to you.
When you're feeling overwhelmed, what do you find most helpful?
A. Quiet reflection or journaling
B. Holding something grounding or comforting
C. Resting or receiving gentle support
D. Music, vibration, sound
E. Reaching out for guidance or clarity
F. Decluttering, cleaning, starting fresh
You're most curious about spiritual growth because you want to:
A. Understand yourself and the world around you on a deeper level
B. Feel balance and energetically protected
C. Release emotional heaviness
D. Shift or regulate your mood
E. Strengthen your intuition and inner voice
F. Create a lighter, sacred environment
Which feels most appealing right now?
A. Symbols, messages, reflection
B. Crystals, intention setting
C. Energy healing
D. Sound vibration and frequencies
E. Tools that help you receive answers
F. Energy reset
How do you prefer to learn or explore new things?
A. Reflection and self-inquiry
B. Working with physical objects
C. Experience and sensation
D. Listening and feeling
E. Simple yes/no guidance
F. Intentional actions and practices
When you imagine your ideal spiritual practice, it feels most like:
A. A quiet ritual of reflection and meaning
B. A grounding object that keeps you anchored
C. Gentle support that helps you release and soften
D. An immersive experience that shifts your energy
E. Clear guidance that helps you trust your next step
F. A fresh, intentional reset that clears space for what’s new
Mostly As - Oracle Cards & Journaling
You're drawn to insight, guidance, symbolism, and self-reflection. Oracle or angel cards are a gentle way to connect with your intuition and receive guidance from your spirit team and Higher Self. Rather than predict the future, they help you tune into your inner wisdom. You can simply pull a card and ask, "What do I need to know today?" and allow the message to guide you. Journaling is a simple yet powerful way to slow down and connect with your inner emotional landscape. When writing without judgment, you create space for clarity, intuition, and self-discovery to unfold. Keeping a dream journal helps to capture the subtle messages of your subconscious and reveals insights and transmissions. Learn more with our guide on how to work with oracle and angel cards.
Mostly Bs - Crystals
You benefit from grounding, physical reminders of intention. Each crystal carries a unique vibration that can support you on your healing journey. Start with one crystal that you feel drawn to and work with it intentionally, such as holding it during meditation, carry it on you, sleep with it, or place it in your space. You'll be surprised as often the crystal chooses you! Take this quiz to find out which crystal you should work with.
Mostly Cs - Energy Healing
You're ready for deeper energetic support and release. Reiki, shamanic, meditation, breathwork, or QHHT sessions offer a nurturing way to rebalance and restore harmony while learning about yourself on a deeper level. Often time, these sessions lead to a curiosity and a calling to become a practitioner yourself. Learn more about Reiki and energy healing here.
Mostly Ds - Sound Healing
Your body, mind, and spirit respond to vibration and frequency. Sound healing uses vibrational instruments such as singing bowls, gongs, drums, and chimes to shift energy and regulate your nervous system. Attending sound baths, using an instrument such as a singing bowl in your daily practice, or listening to music on an app such as Insight Timer is a powerful way to reset your energy. Discover the benefits of a gong bath here.
Mostly Es - Intuition & Pendulum Work
You're curious about trusting your inner voice. Pendulums helps strengthen intuitive communication and confidence. Start with yes and no questions and over time you'll notice intuition showing up not just with your pendulum, but in daily decisions and awareness. Learn more about how to work with pendulums on our blog.
Mostly Fs - Energy Clearing & Intention Setting
You're ready for a fresh start and clearing energy and setting intentions will help you to reset and create aligned space for what's next. Energetic clearing through smudging, use of crystals, or sound vibrational instruments, helps release stagnant or heavy energy from your aura and home. Regular clearing supports emotional clarity and energetic alignment. Intentions are rooted in energy rather than outcome. Setting an intention, whether it's daily or during the lunar phases, creates a gentle framework for aligned action. Read our guide on the 7 tips for protecting the energy of your home.
Create a simple daily practice
Exploring these practices does not require many hours, even a few minutes daily of intentional presence can shift your energy. For example, begin your day with a simple morning intention or affirmation, a short guided meditation, a single oracle card pull, a grounding breath, or connect with your crystal.
Your spiritual journey is deeply personal. What resonates with someone else may not resonate with you - and that's okay! This isn't about becoming someone "new". It is about remembering who you were always meant to be!
At the heart of our sound baths are the gongs. Their deep, resonant tones create the foundation for the experience, guiding the body into relaxation and the mind into stillness. It's no surprise that our sound gong baths are a customer favorite!
Traditionally, gongs were used in rituals and ceremonies, signaling important moments, transitions, or gatherings. They continue to hold protective and transformative qualities, capable of clearing stagnant energy and restoring harmony. Today, gongs can be found in meditations, sound baths, yoga, and energy healing sessions. They are valued for their profound ability to induce deep states of relaxation and awareness.
Gongs can be crafted from a blend of metals, such as nickel, bronze, stainless steel, and titanium. The metal is heated, shaped, hammered, and tempered, to create an instrument that has its own unique personality and resonance. They can range from gentle, shimmering overtones to deep, thunderous waves.
Gongs have benefits for our body, mind, and spirit. Their vibrations bypass the thinking mind and works directly with our body's energy systems. During a sound bath, you may experience sensations of floating, emotional release, deep calm, falling asleep, or vivid imagery. Each person's experience is unique and often continues to unfold throughout the day or evening.
Using a gong in your home or sacred space can be a powerful ally in your personal practice. If you're a Reiki or energy healing practitioner, sound healing practitioner, or interested in using a gong in your personal space, you can work with gongs to help clear energy, ground, and release emotions. It's more about intention and presence than technique. Play the gong gently with the appropriate mallet, giving each tone time to fully bloom and dissolve before the next strike. Let the sound guide the session, taking note of where the vibrations support release and clear stagnant energy.
See our blog Djuro's Tips for Caring for Your Sound Vibrational Instruments for more information on the care and maintenance of your gong.
Experience the gong and a glimpse at our complimentary sound bath from our 2022 Customer Appreciation Event! This sound healing demonstration combines gongs, singing bowls, chimes, drumming, and other instruments to create a soothing, immersive environment. The vibrations support relaxation and a sense of balance across the body, mind, and spirit.
Gongs offer more than just sound. They invite deep listening, energetic balance, and return to inner stillness! Making a gong bath a regular part of your self-care routine can reduce stress, improve interpersonal relationships, and bring you closer to your soul's purpose. Check out our upcoming classes & events to reserve your space!
One of our favorite crystals for grounding, stability, and perseverance, is Petrified Wood. Once a living tree transformed over millions of years into stone, this crystal holds both the ancient wisdom of the trees and its enduring strength. It carries a calming frequency that helps ease worry, promote patience, and create a sense of safety. Petrified Wood is especially supportive during times of change and transformation, encouraging steady growth while keeping you rooted and aligned on your spiritual journey. 
Petrified Wood primarily works with the Root Chakra, strengthening your sense of safety, belonging, and physical presence in the world. When your Root Chakra is balanced and aligned, you feel supported and secure, especially during periods of change and uncertainty.
The best ways to work with Petrified Wood for its energetic support and grounding properties are:
Petrified Wood reminds us that transformation and growth can be slow, sacred, and deeply supported by Mother Earth. When you work with Petrified Wood, you soften into the present moment, truth your path, and are rooted in your own strength!
The lesser known element, Ether, is the most subtle and expansive of the elements. It is an unseen field where sound, vibration, and consciousness originate. Where the other elements ground, flow, transform, and move, Ether holds. It represents unity, divine connection, and the infinite space that links all things and dimensions.
Ether is most associated with the upper chakras, particularly the Crown Chakra. It flows freely here, dissolving separation and ego. When it is blocked, we are disconnected, have difficulty expressing our authentic self, and are easily distracted by programs designed to move us off our spiritual journey. When Ether flows in balance, our inner vision is clear, our intuition is heightened, and communication with self and others is divinely inspired.
Ether is closely associated with Archangel Metatron and Archangel Raziel. Both of these beings work within the laws of the Universe. Their presence is associated with deep spiritual insight, intuitive understanding, and the unraveling of cosmic mysteries.
Crystals that vibrate with the Ether element are Selenite, Apophyllite, Celestite, Seraphinite, and UV reactive crystals such as Powellite and Flame Stone. These high vibrational crystals amplify intention and connection to Divine light and help support the Crown Chakra.
To tap into the energy of the Ether element, you can engage in activities that offer a connection to a higher awareness and promote expansion such as sound baths, yoga poses such as supported fish pose or reclined bound angle, new moon intention ceremonies, and working with the energy of eclipses and portal days (solstices, exquinoses, and lions gate portal).
When we work with the Ether element, we align with higher awareness, intuition, and our soul's true purpose. It invites us to tune in deeply to ourselves, to Source, and the ancient wisdom moving through the spaces in between.
