Spiritual Summer must haves

The summer can be a tough time for many of us. With the heat, the crime rate rising, and food and gas prices on the rise, it's easy to get overwhelmed. But don't worry, spiritual self-care is here to help. Self-care magic helps us navigate through life and enhances what we already have. The top three super simple spiritual summer must-haves are: Crystals, Salt, and Sigils. I know, I know it sounds super basic but hear me out. Crystals are a great way to stay connected to the earth and their energy can help keep us grounded during chaotic times. Salt is another great way to cleanse and protect our space. It's also great for making magical concoctions like salt water baths and scrubs. Sigils are a great way to focus our intention and can be used for everything from protection to manifestation.

Crystals, stones, and gems are our spiritual shiny helpers. Everything in the Universe (including us) consists of energy. That means that we're all literally vibrating to our unique and specific tone, cool right?!! Well, crystals also do this, and more so than other objects, by wearing or using crystals within our everyday tasks we can alter and enhance our energy's vibrations. This can help us to control the things we normally have difficulty doing without their support. As a person, your vibration is quite unstable and readily changed at any frequency. The circumstances we encounter everyday change constantly as a result of interactions with other people, social media, the news, traffic, the weather, good news, and bad news.

The energy frequency of minerals, on the other hand, is quite stable. It does not fluctuate. Why? They're structured of molecules in a precise, perfectly repeating geometric formation that repeats itself regularly. They also keep their absolute stability without effort. The opposite of our ever-changing, volatile bitch-ass human nature. Now that we know why crystals are our friends, how do we possibly choose amongst them all?!!? Well, we've chosen three to start your summer journey with: Ameythest, Campo del Cielo meteorite, and Lava stones.

Amethyst - This crystal is known for its calming and protective properties. It can help to soothe the mind and emotions, making it perfect for summertime stress relief. Most of us know that Amethyst is a stone of protection and purification. It helps to cleanse your aura and protects you from negative energy. It helps to cleanse your aura and protects you from negative energy. Amethyst can be worn as jewelry, placed around your home, or carried with you in your purse or pocket. What most of us don't know about our precious crystal (that only makes it that much cooler), Amethyst in ancient times was worn to guard against drunkeness and to instill a sober mind. The word amethyst literally comes from the Greek meaning "without drunkenness" and amethyst is believed to protect one from poison.....so great for a Saturday night out or Monday morning! Spiritual hangover cure, why, yes please! Check out our available Amethyst pieces!

Lava rocks or stones are a great choice for those who need a little extra boost of courage and strength. It's also known for its ability to promote emotional stability. If neither of those stones tickles your fancy then how about Lava stone. Lava Stone is a stone that aids in the strengthening of one's relationship with Mother Earth. It gives us strength and courage, allowing us to maintain our balance in turbulent times. It provides direction and understanding when we need to "bounce back" in difficult situations. It is a soothing stone that can be used to relieve anger. It encourages beneficial modifications in problem behaviors. As if that wasn't enough to have us on team Lava stone it's also a wonderful aromatherapy essential oil diffuser. Simply add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to it and vila instant aromatherapy. Lava stones are usually accompanied by other support gemstones like tigers' eye and lapis lazuli. Check out our available Lava Rock pieces! 

Meteorite - Meteorite is a powerful stone that can help to ground and center us. Its energy can also help to dispel negative emotions and lift our mood. If you're in the mood for a stronger...more intense gem, then meteorites are for you. Calling all-starseeds, meteorites are your literal best friend. Although most people have difficulty handling their meteorites (its energy is a bit too intense for some), it's the complete opposite for starseeds. They're easily energized and quickly enhanced by these cosmic stones. The term "meteor" is derived from the Greek words "meteo," which means "high in the air" and "genes," which means "produce." This is what Meteorite Crystal does: it channels high spiritual energy from the sky into the user. This gemstone will also stimulate your awareness, you can use Meteorite crystal to magnify and enhance anything that you want to do. Check out our available Meteorite pieces!

When most humans think about a bath, they visualize a warm, soothing tub full of water with maybe some candles and a glass of wine, but a spiritual bath is something else and still all that fun of course. Spiritual baths have been used in many civilizations to cleanse the spirit, purify the mind, and ultimately cure the chakras / cleanse the aura field to heal the soul. The concept of a spiritual bath is supposed to aid in the removal of any blockage that might lead to more serious diseases. Spiritual baths are a wonderful method to unwind and relax; taking this little amount of time out of your day may help you relax and regain some equilibrium in your life. When we are feeling busy, it is vital to set aside some time for ourselves to rejuvenate. This may be accomplished as part of your weekly routine or during your day of self-care.

Whether you add flowers or essential oils to your favorite spiritual bath, it's relaxing and emotionally healing. Roses and Sunflowers are great for bringing love and joy into your daily life. Patchouli and mint extremely are grounding and support our Root chakra, not to mention attract abundance. Even Milk and Honey are staples in spiritual baths for nurturing and healing both your body and spirit. Now there are different kinds of salt for specific spiritual desires. Himalayan salt for love and purifying or Dead sea salt for enhancement and cleansing; salt is always the unifying ingredient. One of the first things you'll be advised to try if you're new to the spiritual witchy life is salt. Yes, it's the same salt that you put on your food and no this isn't a joke. The name derives from the Greek words halos, "salt," and ite, "stone." It is pronounced "hay-light". Salt's metaphysical characteristics are a result of a variety of influences, including its roles in the body, food preparation, and business, as well as its ties to the sea and moon. Essentially, salt can cleanse and purify our minds, bodies, and spirits, it's the overall hero of the spiritual community. Whether you're fighting off ghosts or just want to brush off some excess negativity in the shower, salt is your friend. Check out Evolve Botanica's epic collection of magically healing bath salts!

Sigils are a great way to focus our intention and can be used for everything from protection to manifestation. A sigil is a symbol that is used as a representation of something else. In the context of magic, a sigil is an emblem used to represent a magical goal. Thanks to modern witches and Chaos magic, we can create sigils out of phrases and charge them with our intentions. When we create sigils, we are essentially taking our desire and turning it into a workable image or symbol. This image can then be carried with us, placed on our altar, or used as a screensaver to help us keep our goals at the forefront of our minds. Creating sigils is a simple process that anyone can do. All you need is a piece of paper and something to write with. Start by brainstorming a list of goals or desires that you would like to manifest in your life. Once you have your list, it's time to start creating your sigils. If you don't want to create your own there are always many out there for you to recreate and use. I use sigils on my divination decks, notebooks, and spell work honestly I can probably name where I don't include them far quicker than naming every place I use a sigil. Check out our Sigiled Products!

Overall, self-care magic is a great way to navigate through life and enhance what we already have. The top three super simple spiritual summer must-haves are crystals, salt, and sigils. By incorporating these into your spiritual summer self-care routine, you can cleanse your mind, body, and spirit, and manifest your desires!