We experience life through our senses of sight, sound, smell, taste, touch, and spirit. Our senses also help us heal. After all, our senses bring us joy. However, most of us neglect our senses more than we should, which leads to low energy, boredom, dissatisfaction with life, and a sense of overwhelm.
If you've visited my about me page, you know I live with the Herpes Simplex Virus. I don’t mind telling you that in the beginning I used to focus only on treating my herpes symptoms, but as flares became more frequent, I started paying attention to HSV triggers. But my outbreaks didn't fully line up with those things. What I mean is that I couldn’t tie my outbreaks to the same things every time. For example, I could eat a ton of arginine-rich foods, and herpes wouldn’t reactivate, but a couple of months later, after doing the same thing, it might result in a rash of blisters. There was no pattern.
Several methods use essential oils for relaxation. You can use them in room sprays, linen sprays, diffusers, perfume, massage oils, face masks, bath salts, smelling salts, body butter, and creams.
When it comes to healing, you might think of your doctor, who runs tests and prescribes medicine for your body, your counselor, who helps heal your mind, or your pastor, who helps heal your heart. But you're more than body, mind, and spirit. While you are here, there are five levels of healing.
The endocrine system produces hormones that influence many aspects of our health, including the immune system. Hormonal balance is essential for managing stress, stress-related symptoms, and overlapping conditions. Why? Because hormones keep us happy and functioning optimally, and chronic imbalances cause inflammation in the body, leading to diseases (think Diabetes and other autoimmune syndromes) and more frequent and severe herpes outbreaks. Here's what you need to know about your adrenal, thyroid, liver, and ovarian hormones, and how to keep them up to par.
We experience life through our senses of sight, sound, smell, taste, touch, and spirit. It is also our senses that help us heal. After all, our senses promote feelings of joy. However, most of us neglect our senses more than we should, which leads to low energy, boredom, dissatisfaction with life, and a sense of overwhelm.
Most of the time, you probably know what's stressing you out in the moment. It's getting a flat tire on the way to work, being stood up on a date, a late fee on a bill you forgot to pay, a wailing baby, or that cashier who won't stop talking to the customer in front of you about last night's escapade.
The Earth and everything in nature have an electrical frequency that can help raise your vibration and ease stress. When we aren't connected to the Earth, we can lose our bearings and develop stressful symptoms. Grounding, also known as Earthing, is a stress-management technique that uses Earth's electrical charges to enhance cellular function, calm the heart, reduce pain and fatigue by supporting the healing process, and improve mood by connecting to the Earth. One of the best things you can do is spend 20-30 minutes outdoors in nature to absorb these energies and become more grounded and relaxed. This can help you avoid herpes outbreaks.
According to psychologist Elaine Aron, Highly Sensitive People comprise about 15-20% of the population and "are high in a personality trait known as Sensory-Processing Sensitivity, which displays increased emotional sensitivity, stronger reactivity to external and internal stimuli (pain, hunger, light, and noise), and a complex inner life."
Inside your brain are two small, prehistoric organs called the amygdalae, which I refer to as your inner fish. Your amygdalae (there are two) manage your emotions and your "fight, flight, or freeze" response. When you're constantly in fight-or-flight mode, you become fatigued, irritable, sad, and hypersensitive (FISH).
Most of us don't think much about breathing until we can't, but something happens as we breathe (besides getting air) that is crucial to our health and wellness. We are balancing our oxygen and carbon dioxide levels. Whenever we breathe in, we take in oxygen (and our red blood cells fill with it). Whenever we breathe out, we release carbon dioxide, a waste product. If we aren't breathing correctly, it causes an imbalance, resulting in symptoms such as fatigue, anxiety, and panic attacks.
To enhance your health and wellness, you cannot overlook the importance of your living spaces. When your environment is cluttered or dirty, or you live in a place that doesn't please you, the energy feels negative. On a subconscious and energetic level, you feel this negativity whether you are fully aware of it or not. Ongoing stress lowers your immunity, making it more challenging to prevent and recover from herpes outbreaks and other illnesses. The following information will help you to clean up, organize, and decorate all of your spaces for optimal relaxation and immunity.
Inside your brain is a tiny pair of organs called amygdalae. Your amygdalae manage your emotions and mood, which can affect how often you have herpes outbreaks. Imagine, if you will, that your amygdalae are a lot like two small fish, and your brain is their fishbowl. If you have ever owned an aquarium, you know you must use a water conditioner to maintain a balanced pH. The same applies to your brain's ability to experience peace and calm.
As a Behavior Modification Instructor, all I had to do to get noses to tip toward the ceiling and eyes to roll sideways was mention the word "exercise." Exercise is often considered synonymous with WORK. However, avoiding exercise isn't an option. Why not? Because it is necessary for oxygenating your body's cells. Without oxygen, your body's cells are depleted of energy, your immune system fails to function correctly, and you end up in pain with a flat rear end.
Have you ever sat down to a favorite meal you couldn't wait to sink your teeth into, gotten distracted by your phone, and looked down to find your plate nearly empty without remembering to savor a single bite? If so, you know what it's like to NOT live in the moment. Mindfulness meditation is about living in the moment.
One way to reduce stress is to get your feelings out on paper, which is why journaling is often recommended. It's a powerful emotional outlet that can reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, trauma, and feelings of Depression. It can also improve your physical health by lowering physical health markers, which boosts immunity. It can also improve your outlook, sleep, and energy.
Near-death experiences, or NDEs, often trigger being even more sensitive. And even if you're not, we are spirits living in physical bodies. Most of us don't remember what heaven was like, but for those who have crossed over and come back, that memory can deepen our sense of spirit and, possibly, our sensitivity to life as well. I experienced this in my own life at about 10 years old when I drowned, and again when my heart stopped on the operating table when I hemorrhaged after giving birth to my youngest son.
"If you want to be happy for an hour, take a nap. If you want to be happy for a day, go fishing. If you want to be happy for a month, get married. If you want to be happy for a year, inherit a fortune. But if you want to be happy for a lifetime, do something good for someone else."
A goal for the future, such as getting fit, securing a job position, writing a book, starting a business, spending time with loved ones, or buying a house, must be SMART.
The human circadian rhythm is as old as time. People are meant to be awake during the daylight and asleep at night. In the modern world, this is almost unheard of. We wake up too early (or too late) and go to bed way after dark. 90% of people aren't getting enough sleep, compared to only 5% 100 years ago.
I've included this information because 1 out of every 4 people lives with the herpes virus, and the social stigma surrounding HSV is alive and well. No other virus is treated with as much prejudice as the herpes virus, so it can be intimidating to tell someone you coexist with herpes.
Not only do your heart, soul, dreams, and wishes enter your relationships, but so do your worst fears and any leftover emotional baggage you carry. Emotional baggage can make relationships toxic or, at the very least, incompatible. Unhealthy relationships cause stress that manifests in physical discomfort, illnesses, and, when living with herpes, more frequent and severe outbreaks.
Relationship red flags are emotional signals that demand your attention and indicate when something isn't quite right about a person, place, or thing. Feeling confused, uncomfortable, edgy, or unsafe around someone is a major warning sign.
The following are your personal rights as a human being living on Earth. Read them daily as a reminder of your worth.
Whether you've decided to leave a narcissist or just a plain old-fashioned abuser (male or female), there are safety measures to consider before you walk out the door and never look back.
You only hear about the importance of pH balance if you travel in certain circles or know someone who stumbled upon it and decided to tell you. However, it's familiar to scientists and doctors, even though your doctor will probably never mention it because prescription and over-the-counter drugs are among the top causes of pH imbalance.
There are two types of immunity: innate and acquired. Your innate immune response is the one you receive at birth. As you passed through your mother's birthing canal, you came into contact with microorganisms from her vagina and rectum. You also received organisms through breast milk and, if you were bottle-fed, through your formula. These microbes have developed in and on you as you've aged. They outnumber your body cells by trillions. They are known as your microbiome.
Seaweed is one of the richest forms of plant life on Earth. The minerals in seaweed are already chelated, so your body absorbs them quickly. Many of the nutrients and trace minerals in seaweed are not found in a land diet, even if you take vitamins and supplements.
If you're like me, when someone mentions cleansing or detoxing, in that case, you immediately have images of sitting on the toilet with your pants around your ankles, sweating, feeling faint, and groaning in pain, all the while wondering how in the world you ever could have thought cleansing might have been a good idea and vowing never to do it again. It doesn't have to be this way. It can be much, much easier. Painless.
Our ancestors didn't eat refined, GMO, or fast foods. Until about 100 years ago, humans ate the same foods they always had, based on the seasons and what was available. We ate what was found in our backyards. We foraged, picked, and hunted. Furthermore, the soil was richer back then and supplied plants with the minerals we needed to stay healthy. Today's soil is often depleted of nutrients, and plants are consequently less nutritious than ever. Did you know that wheat (the kind our forefathers ate) no longer exists? Today's wheat is genetically modified and harmful. Why do we think we can eat these "new foods" and stay healthy? We can't, not without causing bodily inflammation and health issues.
I provide HSV-worry-free meal plans to help you avoid food-related HSV triggers while you learn how to reduce HSV flares in my e-book, The Anti-HSV Cauldron: The 4-Week Plan for Reducing HSV Flares. They're simply done-for-you healthy options when you suspect your diet is triggering outbreaks and want to avoid HSV food triggers. Such as? The amino acid arginine (found in protein) can trigger HSV for some people. My HSV Meal Plans are low in arginine. Here's an example of a worry-free meal plan for just one day.
I'm not keen on suggesting you take any supplement long-term. Individual supplements lack the synergy needed for optimal health and aren't a substitute for a healthy lifestyle. Take vitamin C, for example. When you eat an orange, you receive a daily dose of vitamin C, fiber, sugar, protein, vitamin A, and calcium. Unless blended with other nutrients, a vitamin C supplement contains ascorbic acid. That's it.
Deficiencies and toxicities caused by Leaky Gut Syndrome, enzyme deficiencies, gallbladder and liver deficiencies, and sensitivity to oxalates and salicylates can worsen herpes outbreaks. Here's what you need to know.
Basic vitamins and minerals are necessary for optimal health and wellness. These are discussed here. Here, I list only those supplements known to specifically target the Herpes Simplex Virus and may help reduce the frequency or severity of herpes outbreaks, unless you have nervous system dysregulation. In that case, they may not work optimally while you're restoring regulation but can still help. My top three suggestions are quercetin, lysine, and spirulina. Spirulina contains slightly more arginine than lysine, but the benefits far outweigh the risk of being overcautious with this superfood, as long as you don't consume spirulina daily.
The following information is fairly typical for "diets" as a whole. It does not include intermittent fasting. A genetically appropriate diet contains the nutrients your body needs to stay well and maintain a healthy weight (whatever that is for you).
Adrenal Burnout Syndrome, also known as Adrenal Fatigue, Adrenal Exhaustion, or Burnout, occurs when your body’s energy system slows down. You may feel drained, run down, and more vulnerable to illness. But the good news is your body knows how to heal. By supporting your adrenal glands and restoring balance, you can regain strength, clarity, and vitality.
If you recognize yourself in any of the descriptions below, take a deep breath and don't panic. You're not broken, and you're certainly not alone. Anxiety is something anyone can experience, especially in our modern world, where stress never seems to take a break.
Burning Mouth Syndrome is common in older men experiencing Andropause, women undergoing various stages of menopause, and individuals who habitually chew on toothpicks, bite the inside of their cheek, or thrust their tongue against their teeth. It's not contagious unless caused by a bacterial or viral infection, which is unlikely unless accompanied by a white coating of the tongue or mouth sores.
We've all seen it. Someone coughs, and everyone fans out in opposite directions to get away as quickly as possible. Is it an allergy or something more? Here's what you need to know about the differences between colds, influenza, and COVID-19.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is often called by other names, such as Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME). Individuals with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis can have Central Nervous System (CNS) abnormalities; it falls under the "CFS" umbrella but differs slightly from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. The hypothalamus regulates sleep, temperature, and appetite.
Pain is often misunderstood. It can be hard to relieve pain if you aren't familiar with how pain works. For most of us, pain is just pain. We know how it feels and wish to be rid of it. To eliminate stubborn pain, you first need to understand its origin, which is more complex than you think. Head pain may not come from inside your head, even though it feels that way. Gut pain may stem from uncomfortable emotions, and pain radiating down your leg may come from a pinched nerve in your lower back.
The clinical name for Dry Mouth Syndrome is Xerostomia (pronounced ZEER-oh-STOH-mee-ah). Sicca Syndrome may or may not be related to Sjögren's Disease (an autoimmune disorder). It is often associated with Fibromyalgia Syndrome.
Nine out of 10 people with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FS) are women. Women are naturally more receptive and hold their emotions close (and inside their cells). Studies show that God-fearing women appear to be the most affected. The burdens the modern world places on them may be too heavy for their old-world hearts. Either way, whether one believes in God or not, emotions play a role. From here on, for the sake of simplicity, I'll be referring to Fibromyalgia Syndrome as FS.
Mast cells play a crucial role in both innate and adaptive immune responses. They are highly present throughout the body. Mast cells release histamine, a neurotransmitter and chemical messenger that signals between nerves. It does this through histamine receptors in the nose, mouth, central nervous system (CNS), circulatory system, sensory nerves, lungs, heart, gastrointestinal smooth muscle, adrenal medulla, immune cells, bladder muscle, and feet. In the brain, the posterior hypothalamus produces histamine, which helps maintain homeostasis (balance) in the body.
The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland that sits at the base of your throat and works with your hypothalamus (in your brain) and pituitary (at the base of your neck) glands to produce thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), which prompts the thyroid gland to produce thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). The thyroid gland helps regulate many functions, including how well you metabolize and digest food, energy levels, speech, and sleep patterns. It regulates cellular energy through adenosine triphosphate (ATP). I like to think of ATP as God (and Goddess) particles. Click here to learn how to preserve and energize these particles.
Over 400 million people in the United States experience bladder discomfort, and about 90% of them are women. While bladder pain can feel overwhelming, there are many causes, solutions, and ways to support healing. Understanding your body is the first step toward reclaiming comfort and control.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is often caused by emotional stress, an unbalanced gut microbiota (more bad bugs than good), and eating trigger foods (which may differ for different people). Although IBS can make you feel you're about to die, you'll be happy to know there is no evidence that IBS will ever cause disease or kill you. However, complications from severe constipation or diarrhea can occur. Thankfully, holistic alternatives and medications can help prevent that. An illness or disease can also mimic IBS symptoms, so it's essential to rule out underlying conditions.
Some women sail through menopause, hardly noticing. Most are happy they are no longer having periods and find the personal freedom of not worrying about getting pregnant adds to the richness of their sex life. By the time we reach our 50s, most of us have shifted our priorities from ego-based love to appreciating true intimacy, which is all well and good, except for those of us who are highly sensitive. When you're sensitive, live with a chronic condition, or coexist with Herpes Simplex Virus, menopause may be the time in your life when you're bombarded with many challenging symptoms, including more frequent and severe herpes outbreaks.
Deep sleep is crucial for maintaining health and overall well-being. If you aren't sleeping well, your body can't heal properly, which affects your mood and immunity. Not enough sleep can lead to stress-related symptoms and more frequent and severe herpes outbreaks.
Sugar is naturally found in grains, fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Refined sugars are found in bread, donuts, cereals, and table sugar. The body converts all sugars into glucose for energy, primarily by releasing insulin, a hormone the pancreas produces. Because of diet or inherited genes, some individuals struggle to process insulin-regulating sugars in their cells.
"My ears whistle and buzz continually day and night. I can say I am living a wretched life."
Kombucha is a type of tea said to originate in China. It is fermented and touted as beneficial for boosting the immune system because it is a good source of probiotics. It also contains a healthy amount of antioxidants. Many people claim that it helps relieve herpes symptoms. But does it?
Apple cider vinegar is a potent antibacterial and antiviral agent that helps kill microorganisms effectively, but can it help put the Herpes Simplex Virus in remission? Yes! It can!
Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), which resembles a toasted, brown, warped pancake in its natural state, is a mushroom used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to boost the immune system and combat specific viruses, including influenza and Avian and Swine flu.
Peppermint is often used as a flavoring in food and beverages, such as tea. Peppermint oil is touted as a topical remedy for HSV-1 and HSV-2. But does it work to put herpes in remission?
Echinacea has white to bright pink petals and a dark reddish-orange center. It is in the Daisy family. Echinacea gained popularity in the United States in the 1800s and in Germany in the 1920s. Echinacea is often used to support the immune system in treating colds, the flu, and other illnesses, infections, and conditions. But does it work to put herpes in remission?
Aloe vera gel (Acemannan) is a complex polysaccharide found in the inner leaf gel of the aloe plant. It contains many nutritional qualities and is largely responsible for the health benefits the aloe vera plant provides. Scientific research shows that aloe vera gel benefits the immune and digestive systems, and it may help keep HIV and HSV in remission. But does it?
Vitamin C is a virucide (antiviral). It can help ease herpes-related symptoms naturally because it is a powerful immune booster. It also helps to prevent colds and the flu. Vitamin C helps to regulate histamine in the body. Histamine is released in response to stress, inflammation, and infection, and is known to trigger the herpes virus (and vice versa). As a result, a vitamin C deficiency can lead to more frequent and severe herpes outbreaks, as well as increased susceptibility to colds and the flu. However, avoiding taking typical vitamin C supplements containing ascorbic acid (especially in high doses) is essential when living with the herpes virus.
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There seems to be confusion over precisely what Manuka oil is. Manuka oil is not the same as, nor is it made from, Manuka honey. Manuka oil is extracted from the Manuka tree, especially its leaves and small branches. Manuka oil is antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal, and is ten times stronger than tea tree essential oil. But does it work against HSV?
Raw honey is about 82% sugar (approximately 40% fructose and 30% glucose with some maltose and sucrose) and contains antioxidants, trace vitamins, and minerals. It also includes phenols, enzymes, flavonoids, and organic acids produced through regurgitation.
Using silver as a natural remedy for the Herpes Simplex Virus is a controversial and somewhat perplexing approach. Does it work? Many people say it does. Silver is touted as a way to protect against and treat conditions caused by viruses and bacteria.
Homeopathic medicines are derived from a medical system developed in Germany over 200 years ago, based on the principle that "like cures like." Meaning "...disease can be cured by a substance that produces similar symptoms in healthy people" (NCCIH).
If you've ever wondered why some diets and natural remedies seem to work for some people, but not for others, the answer is that one size doesn't fit all. It comes down to your constitutional temperament, as unique as your fingerprints. Your temperament was established before birth and is hardwired at birth. Your temperament also determines your aura color, by the way.
The Choleric Temperament corresponds with the FIRE element, Yellow Bile (HOT/DRY), the Crown (Sahasrara) and Brow (Ajna) chakras, the Violet and Indigo Aura Color Personalities, shades of Indigo, Violet, Red, Orange, Gold, Yellow, and White, the season of Spring (Hermetic Golden Dawn), the Tree of Life: World of Atzilut (of Emanation), Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius, the Tarot Suit of Wands, the Archetypal/Spirit Body and the sense of Spirit, INTUITION, Anger, and RAM (a part of God's name).
The Phlegmatic Temperament corresponds with the WATER element, Phlegm (COLD/WET), the Heart (Anahata) and Throat (Visuddha) chakras, the Blue and Green Aura Color Personalities, shades of Blue, Green, and Rose, the season of Summer (the Hermetic Golden Dawn), The Tree of Life: World of Briah (Creation), ), Cancer, Pisces, and Scorpio, the Tarot Suit of Cups, the senses of Touch and Sound, the Soul Body/Emotions, FEELING, Sadness, and VAM (part of God's name).
The Sanguine Temperament corresponds with the AIR element, Blood (HOT/WET), the Solar Plexus (Manipura) and Sacral (Svadhisthana) chakras, the Yellow and Orange Aura Color Personalities, shades of Yellow and Orange, the season of Autumn/Fall (Hermetic Golden Dawn), the Tree of Life: World of Yetzirah (of Formation), Aquarius, Libra, and Gemini, the Tarot Suit of Swords, the senses of Sight and Taste, the Astral/Mental Body, Fear, FORMATION, and YAM (part of God's name).
The Melancholic Temperament corresponds with the EARTH element, Black Bile (COLD/DRY), the Root (Muladhara) chakra, the Red Aura Color Personality, shades of Red-Orange, Red, and Red-Violet, the season of Winter (Hermetic Golden Dawn), the Tree of Life: World of Assiah (of Making, Materializing or Made), Capricorn, Taurus, and Virgo, the Tarot Suit of Coins, the sense of Smell, the Physical Body/Material World, FOUNDATION and SENSATION, Depression, and LAM (part of God's name).
Your bio-electromagnetic energy field, also known as your aura, contains about 3.5 volts of electricity and surrounds your body. It's the essence that leaves your body when you expire. Your aura is charged by your chakras, the seven primary energy centers that run along your spine, from your tailbone to the top of your head. Each chakra corresponds to a specific part of the body and is associated with a particular color and sense. Your chakras play a crucial role in your overall physical health and emotional well-being.
The Aura Energy Self-Test is a comprehensive tool that reveals the predominant colors of your aura, detects imbalances in your constitutional temperament, and highlights your personality's strengths and weaknesses. By understanding these aspects, you can begin a journey toward becoming calmer, more energetic, and joyful.
The Choleric/Violet Personality relates to the FIRE element, shades of White, Gold, Violet, and Indigo, the Choleric 1 Temperament, the Crown (Sahasrara) and Brow (Ajna) chakras, Spring (Hermetic Golden Dawn), Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius, the Tarot Suit of Wands, the Tree of Life: World of Atzilut (of Emanation), the Sense of Spirit and the Spirit Body, the emotion of Anger, and RAM (part of God's name). It vibrates at 963 Hz.
The Indigo Aura Color Personality relates to the FIRE element, shades of White, Gold, Violet, Indigo, and Blue, the Choleric 2 Temperament, the Crown (Sahasrara) and Brow (Ajna) chakras, Spring (Hermetic Golden Dawn), Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius, the Tarot Suit of Wands, the Tree of Life: World of Atzilut (of Emanation), the Senses of Spirit (mainly) and Sound, the Spirit Body, the emotion of Anger, and RAM (part of God's name). It vibrates at 852 Hz.
The Blue Aura Color Personality relates to the WATER element, shades of Blue, the Phlegmatic 1 Temperament, the Throat (Vishuddha) and Heart (Anahata) chakras, Summer (Hermetic Golden Dawn), Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces, the Tarot Suit of Cups, the Tree of Life: World of Briah (Creation), the senses of Sound and Touch, the Soul Body, the emotion of Sadness, and VAM (part of God's name). It vibrates at 741 Hz.
The Green Aura Color Personality relates to the WATER element, shades of Green and Rose, the Phlegmatic 2 Temperament, the Throat (Visuddha) and Heart (Anahata) chakras, the element of Water, Summer (Hermetic Golden Dawn), Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces, the Tarot Suit of Cups, the Tree of Life: World of Briah (Creation), the senses of Sound and Touch, the Soul Body, the emotion of Sadness, and VAM (part of God's name). It vibrates at 639 Hz.
The Yellow Aura Color Personality relates to the AIR element, shades of Yellow-Green, Yellow, and Yellow-Orange, the Sanguine 1 Temperament, the Solar Plexus (Manipura) and Sacral (Svadhisthana) chakras, Autumn/Fall (Hermetic Golden Dawn), Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius, the Tarot Suit of Swords, the Tree of Life: World of Yetzirah (of Formation), the senses of Sight and Taste, the Astral Body, the emotion of Fear, and YAM (part of God's name). It vibrates at 528 Hz.
The Orange Aura Color Personality relates to the element of AIR, shades of Yellow-Orange, Orange, and Orange-Red, the Sanguine 2 Temperament, the Solar Plexus (Manipura) and Sacral (Svadhisthana) chakras, Autumn/Fall (Hermetic Golden Dawn), Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius, the Tarot Suit of Swords, the Tree of Life: World of Yetzirah (of Formation), the senses of Sight and Taste, the Astral Body, the emotion of Fear, and YAM (part of God's name). It vibrates at 417 Hz.
The Red Energy Personality relates to the EARTH element, shades of Red-Orange, Red, and Red-Violet, the Melancholic temperament, the Root (Muladhara) chakra, Winter (Hermetic Golden Dawn), Capricorn, Taurus, and Virgo, the Tarot Suit of Coins, the Tree of Life: World of Assiah (of Making, Materializing, or Made), the sense of Smell, the Physical Body/Material World, FORMATION, the emotion of Depression, and LAM (part of God's name). It vibrates at 396 Hz.
Don't ignore signs of negative energy in a home or workspace. If you notice any of the signs listed below, you can use essential oils to protect yourself and your spaces.
Some signs of negative energy in a home or workspace you shouldn't ignore. If you notice any of the signs listed below, you can use essential oils to protect yourself and your spaces.
Many people suffering from chronic fatigue, irritability, sadness, and hypersensitivity (FISH) have negative spirit attachments. Negative spirit attachments can cause a range of mental, emotional, and physical symptoms, such as moodiness (anxiety, depression, anger, rage), headaches, dizziness, roving pain, sleeplessness, and stomach complaints.
Are you often bothered by others' negativity or a sense of something wrong about a person, place, or thing? There are ways to protect yourself spiritually, no matter where you are, without anyone knowing.
By familiarizing yourself with the year's major festivals, their corresponding days, planets, and rulings, thoughtfully preparing prayer altars, understanding the meanings of colors, and using symbols and objects effectively, you can significantly enhance your wellness journey through creative ritual.
Has your home life been a little stressful lately? This simple space-clearing ritual can help remove unwanted energies and restore peace, comfort, and calm to your spaces.
Our early ancestors documented burning herbs, such as sage, to cleanse individuals, groups, places, and things of negative energy and evil spirits. You can do the same. Here's everything you need to know about smudging correctly.
People have used salt for centuries to protect against negativity and evil spirits. Ancient Celts used salt to ward off bad luck. Both Jesus and Mohamed mentioned salt as being a blessing. Some people throw salt over their shoulders to ward off bad luck, while others place salt around the home to purify it of evil spirits. People often use salt to purify altars before and after rituals. Using salt to ward off evil may seem superstitious, but it can absorb negative energy in several ways.
Black Witch Salt, or Sal Negro, is a potent protective blend used in folk magic, witchcraft, and hoodoo. Traditionally, it is a mixture of salt, ashes, and/or other blackening agents, such as pepper or coal. It's believed to absorb and repel negative energies, curses, and ill wishes.
When placed in recipes or around the home, kitchen items can increase positive energy in your space, ward off illness, and create peace of mind. Need more money? Place green apples where you can see them until you are ready to eat them. Need personal protection? Tuck a bulb of garlic somewhere or add it to your pasta dish. Want more playfulness in your life? Keep a bowl of nuts, such as walnuts, Brazil nuts, and pine nuts, within reach for their magical benefits or as a healthy snack for others.
Certain signs of negative energy in a home or workspace shouldn't be ignored. If you notice any of the signs listed below, you can use essential oils to protect yourself and your spaces.
Before you go tossing stones and crystals into your favorite beverage for a boost of natural energy, here's what you need to know to avoid a hospital trip (or worse).
Tiger's Eye (also known as Tiger Eye) is a gemstone mined primarily in Austria, Brazil, India, Mexico, and South Africa. It belongs to the quartz group and typically ranges from black-brown to gold, with lighter, shimmering bands of gold or yellow. The bands are fibrous structures in the rock caused by extreme heat and pressure, which give the stone the appearance of a lion's Eye.
Below is a list of stress-related ailments, along with the stones and crystals historically believed to ease their symptoms.
People have used stones and crystals for centuries to block or absorb negative energy, easing stress and certain medical conditions. The following stones and crystals are most commonly used to relieve stress and anxiety. You can wear them as jewelry, use them in prayer, or place them around the office and home to harmonize personal and environmental energies. When worn as jewelry, try to wear the stones close to your heart.
An inadequate diet, lack of exercise, and poor sleep often cause Depression. Many alternative modalities, such as stone and crystal therapies, can help you move beyond sadness, oppression, and mild Depression.
The following stones and crystals are considered most beneficial for you to use or wear to improve your mental, emotional, or physical well-being, based on your unique zodiac personality. The stones and crystals in bold are the ones most highly recommended in most circles, based on your zodiac sign and element.
A stone and crystal apothecary is a personal collection of natural stones chosen for their appearance, symbolism, and the meanings different spiritual traditions have attached to them over time. People use crystals in many ways, including meditation, ritual, reflection, and as reminders of personal intentions. No single way to use a crystal or build an apothecary is correct. It is a personal practice shaped by intuition, curiosity, and connection to the natural world.
Stones and crystals are known for their magical healing properties. Ancient Aztec, Chinese, and Egyptian civilizations incorporated crystals, gemstones, and rocks into personal care products, statues, sarcophagi, and talismans to prevent and release mental, physical, and spiritual blockages. Since then, they have been used in healing modalities and rituals for centuries to energetically balance the mind, body, and spirit.
Fluorite is a multicolored stone (primarily green, lavender, and brown) that reflects different colors under UV light. It occurs worldwide in China, France, Central North America, Mongolia, South Africa, Switzerland (pink and red varieties), and Russia.
Across many ancient traditions, stones were seen as gifts from the Earth, symbols of strength, healing, protection, wisdom, and spiritual connection. The Bible, Quran, and Talmud mention precious stones not as objects of worship, but as symbols of beauty, sacredness, and creation's wonders.
Intuition is that inner message, or gut feeling, you get in the pit of your stomach that tells you whether a person, place, or thing is right for you. Intuition is essential for guarding your mind, body, and spirit against stress and harm.
Besides sipping, tea also serves another purpose. Tea is often used for exploring the past, present, and future. Interpreting the shapes and symbols of tea leaves is called the art of Tasseography, also known as Tasseomancy.
Discover the history of the crystal ball, famous crystal balls and readers, how the crystal ball works (scrying), how to select a crystal ball, and how to interpret one.
People have used the pendulum in divination for several hundred years to receive information. Named after the Latin word pendulus, meaning "hanging," Galileo Galilei first scientifically investigated the pendulum in the early 1600s, studying its regular motion for timekeeping.
Who has not heard about the legend of "Bloody Mary," where, if one stands in front of a mirror and says "Bloody Mary" three times, a witch is said to appear to kill the one who uttered it? Discover the history of the mirror, mirror superstitions, and twelve ways to use a mirror for spiritual purposes.
The candle may be one of the oldest objects used in magic. In ancient times, after sunset, the candle flame lit a path in the darkness of night. It also symbolized a way to avoid potential negativity or evil lurking in that darkness. To this day, those who practice candle magic (rituals) still believe that fire holds spiritual qualities that help us navigate life's physical and spiritual aspects.
Many people have explored the origins of Tarot, but I would like to share my insights to help you understand its history, if you're interested. Over the past hundred years, Tarot has been used as a card game and for fortune-telling. However, only in the past couple of decades has Tarot been recognized as a tool to amplify one's inner voice of intuition.
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Tarot is a vocabulary of signs and symbols that, when used correctly, helps you to communicate with the universe, spirit, and God. You can go to your doctor for emergency medicine, your lawyer for legal advice, your mechanic for car troubles, and the internet for nutritional advice, but where do you go for answers you can't find elsewhere?
The Tarot Major Arcana consists of the original 22 cards in a deck of Tarot. Each card represents a stage of life or a major lesson. When these cards show up in a consultation, pay attention. They carry a message that should not be overlooked.
Yes. You can use regular playing cards like Tarot. Regular playing card suits are similar to Tarot's Minor Arcana (also suits). Tarot has 4 suits, each with 14 cards: Aces, cards numbered 2-10, a Page, a Knight, a Queen, and a King. Regular playing cards contain 4 suits, each with 12 cards: Aces, numbered cards 2-10, a Jack, a Queen, and a King. Tarot Knights are missing from a deck of regular playing cards and, of course, from the 22 Major Arcana. Still, you can perform an enlightening reading with a deck of regular playing cards.
Many of us feel anxious, overwhelmed, or caught in cycles of worry and fear. Tarot can be more than a tool for insight. It can be a personal guide for grounding, release, and gentle self-care.
