BRING LOVE INTO YOUR LIFE
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alentine’s Day is this Wednesday. What does that mean to you? For many, it is a time when they are saturated with media hype, Archies and Hallmark greetings and designer chocolates… For me, it is an opportunity to tap into the love that tops all others — self- love.
Only when you are able to love yourself wholly can you open yourself to love another person. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking to attract or express love, nurture an intimate relationship or spread loving kindness to those around you, love is an inevitable component of our lives. So, let me share with you the top three crystals for inviting love and light into your world.
One of the most powerful stones for inviting love in your life is Rose Quartz. This crystal allows you to access selflove, romantic love, and all forms of love. It opens your heart chakra, restoring love and trust. It helps to raise your self- esteem, restores confidence and balances the emotions. In fact, Rose Quartz teaches you to love yourself and receive love from another. It also helps to heal old love wounds, forgive lovers, and release any emotional baggage. Wear this stone or keep it by your bedside to remind yourself that love is entering your life.
If you are ready for a relationship and wish to embark on the quest to find your significant other, then you, my friend, need a Green Jade. It is supportive of new love, and increases trustworthiness and fidelity. Consider this a crystal acolyte to stand by you as you put your heart back out into the dating arena.
Citrine is an excellent crystal for interpersonal relationships. It smoothens out relationship problems. Carrying a Citrine attracts love and happiness, and guards against those who can cause heartbreak. Citrine is a happy stone that brings love and happiness to the person who carries or wears it.
My dear readers, no crystal has the ability to solve all of your problems or miraculously bring your soulmate into your life. However, using crystals can help you develop a healthy state of mind and heart so that you are open to giving and receiving love. When we act with love for ourselves and others, our actions, words and thoughts align with the intention of love, thereby manifesting a life filled with joy, gratitude, love, and light. This
week, it seems that you may be holding yourself back because you fear moving into the future, or because you are wary of getting hurt by a new situation. Free yourself from the bonds of fear and doubt. You can escape your situation just as quickly as you put yourself into it. No matter how difficult your situation, there are always options and ways to escape. You may not think they are plausible, and you may not even know they exist, but they are there waiting for you to put them to use. This
week, you are working hard towards a goal. The pursuit of something perfect is paying off and your dreams are about to be fulfilled but there is still much work to be done. A few among you might decide to pursue further education or study in order to hone your skills. You may already be proficient in a particular skill set but you are now seeking to master them. For example, you may be a great home cook but now, you are starting to focus on being a chef at a restaurant. You are prepared for the journey towards becoming a ‘ master’ at your chosen expertise.