MUSINGS
BITE-SIZED TIDBITS ABOUT CRYSTALS AND ENERGY HEALING
Whether you are looking for new ways to use your crystals, grid layout ideas, or are just wanting to learn more, you’ll find the musings you’re looking for here.

Red Calcite Exercise
A video companion to the post "Red Calcite: Moving Energy." https://player.vimeo.com/video/353627731

Jasper and Agate: What’s the Difference
This is a question I get asked a lot. It took me a long time to learn the difference between jasper and agate. There are still some times when I get confused, but it seems that geologists can also get confused between these two classifications of stone. Basically they...

Golden Healer Layout: Deeper Awakening
I have been experimenting with golden healer crystals this month. When I got these stones, I knew that they were going to be important. It has been several years since I have seen these stones. They are appearing now because the time has come for them to reappear and...

Golden Ray Grid: Gateway to Higher Consciousness
The golden ray grid pictured here acts as a gateway to higher consciousness. It contains stones that I consider high vibration connectors: Heliodor, Citrine, Plasma Quartz and Brucite. Bringers of light each and every one. One of the best definitions of the Golden Ray...

Stones of the Sun: Radiance in Form
In keeping with the sun celebration here at Spirit Dancer, I am going to write about some of the stones that I think best represent that energy. The sun is all about transformation and regeneration. It is about possibility and taking positive action. The following...

Citrine: Stone of Radiance
To me, citrine is the stone that most captures the light of the sun in all of its radiance. In this season of the return of the sun, this is a particularly appropriate stone to focus on. I feature it periodically, because it is one of my favorite stones. One of my...

Zyamara Jasper
Zyamara jasper is a stone that is new to me. It comes from Madagascar and the exotic name and location are reflected in these stunning stones. I looked into the stone deeply in order to feel my way into its story. I could see it swirling, drifting and forming pictures...

Indonesian Jasper: Stone of Heart Opening
I just found this Indonesian Jasper at the Denver Gem and Mineral show. Although I know and love jasper, this one was new to me. It is a lovely green and red/pink color and I immediately felt its heart energy. When I sat down to listen to the stone I heard this first....

Best Crystals for Beginners
One question I get asked all of the time about crystals is — "I am new to this, what are some good stones to use if you are just beginning?" My answer may vary from time to time, but one thing is constant: my favorite all-around tool is clear quartz. With a clear...

Apophyllite: Portal Stone of Transcendance
Apophyllite is a stone I use for elevation. It sparkles out to the Universe with joy. To work with any stone, I first ask the stone how it wishes to be used. It will speak to me (or sometimes not) and I will simply write down what I hear and feel. When I sat with my...