Welcome to the Luna Tide journal - a space for learning about crystals; their healing properties and powerful meanings. If you're interested in discovering more about gemstones, check out the posts below and remember to keep popping back, as we'll be updating the journal regularly with interesting articles on crystal healing, properties and energies.
Virgo's are are known for their nurturing and rule-abiding behaviour. Their goal is to be perfect in everything that they do, and they get frustrated when they see that that is not possible. They are very supportive of the people in their lives and are often the first ones to give even the people they don’t know, the benefit of the doubt. Virgos also have one of the best memories out of any other horoscope.
September brings the end of summer, a change in season and the excitement of autumn. September birthstones consist of the enticing blue Sapphire, the magical starry lapis lazuli, and the captivating cool iolite. I’ve delved into the wonders behind the precious gemstone, Sapphire and offered alternative birthstones for September birthdays on the blog.
Peridot gemstones have been in use for thousands of years, and were historically called Olivine. The vibration of these lime green stones resonates with the frequency of increase, so it is a noteworthy gemstone for manifestation of all desired things. It is the birthstone of August, and is also said to be the stone of friendship, so we thought we'd explore a little more about Peridot for all you August babies or those of you with gifts to buy for friends in August...
Leo's are natural born leaders. They are dramatic, creative, self-confident, dominant and extremely difficult to resist, able to achieve anything they want to in any area of life they commit to. Leo's often have many friends as they are generous and loyal. Self-confident and attractive, this is a Sun sign capable of uniting different groups of people and leading them as one towards a shared cause, and their healthy sense of humour makes collaboration with other people even easier.
Throughout history the ruby has been considered the most magnificent of all gems. It's sparkle and deep red striking colour make its allure popular and the fact that it is thought to bring passion and prosperity. It's the birthstone of July so we thought this is the perfect time to tell you a little more about this beautiful stone of love...
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We are all lacking in time and can’t always afford trips away but all of us need to create time to regain some of those stolen moments and express the gratitude we have for ourselves and our lives. This homemade bath ritual is custom charged with unconditional self- love, mindfulness and relaxation.
We're super excited to announce that we're now able to offer Afterpay as a method of payment! Afterpay allows you to split the payment of your order over four equal instalments, which are due every two weeks. This means you can buy now and pay later - which is so useful if you're lusting over some new gems but are having to hang around waiting until payday.
Find out more in our blog post.
Lapis lazuli is one of the most unique crystals available today. Its beautiful indigo blue with gold flecks reminds you of a late summer starry nights sky, so it’s no wonder its the birthstone of September. Technically it is not a crystal at all, but in fact a rock composed of lazurite, calcite, pyrite and sodalite, as well as various other minerals. Learn how and where Lapis lazuli is formed, Lapis lazuli uses and meanings on our blog post.
Learn how to meditate everyday in your crystal jewellery so you can build a better morning routine for yourself and improve your self-esteem and mental health.
Rose quartz boho lariat necklace With excitement of a new year in the air, January is a month of fresh starts, planning for the future and being compassionate about yourself...
To keep their crystals at their most powerful, many crystal lovers charge their crystals using a variety of methods. But don’t worry if you’re not sure how to best to...
Bewitching purple blue tanzanite is a beautiful December birthstone. A rare crystal found only in Tanzania, tanzanite (also known as blue zoisite) became a coveted stone in the 1970s when it was made famous by world-renowned jewellers Tiffany & Co.
Enchanting, tropical sea-coloured turquoise is a December birthstone. Thought to be one of the oldest stones adored throughout history, turquoise takes its name from pierre turquoise, which is French for Turkish stone.
A question we get asked a lot is “how can I look after my jewellery?” so we thought it was about time we put together some top tips to help...
I filmed this quick video giving you the facts on crystal quartz's meanings and properties in 30 seconds. This is the first video in my mini series, Crystal Quickies, where I'll give you the facts about a crystal, what it's the birthstone of and how people use it.
Sagittarius birthday girls are born between 23rd November and 21st December. Enthusiastic, curious and honest, wanderlust Sagittarius’ are always looking for new adventures and so it’s no surprise that Sagittarius zodiac stones promote protection, vision and strength to support them as they roam and experience the world around them.
Yesterday I started a YouTube channel and uploaded my first video giving you a tour of the studio! Come and view it in this blog post.
One of the most magical months of the year, December is a time for friendship, love and slowing down. The month’s birthstones turquoise and tanzanite both support the feelings of love and living life at a slower pace. Find out more in this blog post!
Striking sun-coloured citrine is the birthstone of November and the zodiac stone of Cancer (21st June to 22nd July). Learn about citrine's meaning and uses here.
Learn about Scorpio zodiac stones aquamarine, garnet, ruby or amethyst here.
Wondering how to care for your gemstone jewellery? We’ve put together a handy journal post to help you to keep your precious crystal necklaces and bracelets at their beautiful best....
A magical month with the exciting feeling of change in the air, November is all about new beginnings and its birthstones; citrine and topaz fully fit the themes of soothing...
October birthdays have two choices of birthstones: Opal and Tourmaline. Learn more about these crystals and why they're connected to the month of October on our blog.
Opals are the birthstone of October and the zodiac stone for Aquarius (21st January - 18th February) and Libra (23rd Sept - 23rd Oct). Discover the best known and popular opals available today along with their meanings and uses.
Tourmaline is a beautiful multi-colored gemstone. It is the birthstone of October and the zodiac stone for Leo (23rd July- 23-August). Discover where tourmaline get's all its rainbow colours from in our blog post.
Libras are born between 23rd September and 22nd October. They're diplomatic, fair-minded, cooperative, gracious, and social. There are five different stones that are associated with the Libra star sign: agate, lapis lazuli, opal, peridot and sapphire. Learn about them on our blog!
We're giving away one of these lapis lazuli necklaces from our September birthstone collection! View the blog post to enter.
Iolite is the gem and jewellery trade name for the transparent version of the crystal Cordierite (which it is known as in the world of geology). It has been around for hundreds of years, but it has only recently adopted the name Iolite and has gained a lot in popularity. Learn why on our blog!
Amethyst is the Stone of the Spirit. It is a very attractive, purple crystal that many people choose to start their crystal collections with. Discover why in our blog post!
Rose quartz is one of the most popular semi-precious gemstones today. It is known as the Love Stone and has been connected with matters of the heart in many different cultures for centuries. Discover its meaning, properties and energies.
Crystals have been used in many different ancient cultures for centuries around the world to enhance emotional, physical and spiritual balance. Although they’re still used for many of the same uses today, you might be surprised to learn some of the weird and wonderful things past ancient cultures have used crystals for!
Crystals have been favoured and admired since the ancient ages. Formed deep within the earth over thousands of years, and being some of the strongest materials on earth, crystals last well beyond our own lifespans, so it's no wonder our fascination with them has stood the test of time.
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