Basic Guide to Chakras

There is a lot of talk about Chakras. What exactly are they? Here's a short intro Chakras and the gemstone that help to align them.

A Chakra can be thought of as an energy point within the body. Chakra Therapies have been used for thousand

s of years by the Chinese and Indian cultures to balance energy in the body. They maintain that imbalances at these points may result in emotional and physical upsets. They believe the body is entwined with the emotions and spirit. Upsets at critical periods of the life may manifest as physical complaints. While modern medicine is just now discovering the link between stress, our emotions and our health, gemstones have been used for thousands of years in moving and manipulating Chakra Energy, sometimes called Ch'i or Prana. It is believed by many Naturopaths that a Chakra responds to the energy produced by particular gemstones and are therefore thought to bring balance and align these energy points in the body.

 

7th - Crown Chakra
Transcendence
Gemstones: Clear Quartz, Amethyst, Opal, Moonstone
6th - 3rd Eye or Brow Chakra
Spiritual
Gemstones:Lapis Lazuli, Amethyst, Sodalite, Sugilite, Purple Fluorite, Dumortierite, Blue Aventurine, Charoite, Tanzanite, Dark Blue Kyanite
5th - Throat Chakra
Communication
Gemstones: Turquoise, Blue Lace Agate, Angelite, Blue Topaz, Blue Kyanite, Lapis Lazuli (light), Blue Chalcedony, Blue Calcite, Sapphire, Blue Opal, Aquamarine
4th - Heart Chakra
Love and Compassion
Gemstones:Green Aventurine, Rose Quartz, Malachite, Jade, Rhodochrosite, Pink Kunzite, Rhodonite, Pink Opal, Lepidolite
3rd - Navel Chakra
Will Power
Gemstones:Yellow Amber, Citrine, Golden Topaz, Yellow Calcite, Yellow Aragonite, Golden Tiger Eye, Rutilated Quartz
2nd - Sacral Chakra
Pleasure
Gemstones: Carnelian, Yellow/Golden Topaz, Tiger Eye, Orange Amber, Sunstone, Peach Aventurine, Malachite
1st - Root Chakra
Fear, Security, Survival
Gemstones: Black Tourmaline, Garnet, Hematite, Obsidian, Black Onyx, Dark Ruby, Smoky Quartz, Bloodstone
General Chakra
There are some gemstones that do not need cleansing, or that are said to be extremely effective in aligning all Chakras.
Kyanite - Besides being an exceptionally beautiful stone, Kyanite is said to effortlessly align all Chakras and never need cleansing.
Kunzite - Said to help pinpoint and move energy blockages.

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Happy New Year Welcome 2012

Another year has come and gone. Good times to remember and bad times to tuck away. Business is beginning to flourish, but it really is a lot of hard work.

I love making jewelry and it's not all about the money, although my bank account says that it should be. I never want to lose sight of why I began making jewelry. It is very therapeutic for me when I tuck myself away in my little studio (aka the 3rd bedroon). I feel like the rest of the world doesn't exist. To me, there is nothing more satisfying than to be out somewhere and see someone wearing my jewelry. How validating is that?

But.....
It has become a business for me. So making a profit does matter. I never want to lose sight of why I started, and I never want creating to become something I dread waking up to do.

My goal this year is to find that delicate balance between business and pleasure. I am a single mom and a homeowner (jobs #1 and #2). I have a 40+ hours "day" job with the largest Fire Department in the Southeastern United States (job #3). Because I am a bead-a-holic, I have amassed a tremendous amount of supplies, so I opened up a destash shop (job #4). I was also blessed with inheriting a large stash of vintage jewelry, so I opened up a vintage jewelry studio (job #5) And finally, my Jewelry Desiging Studio. (job #6). oh yeah...and obviously, I'm a juggler too!

I still don't know how I fit all these job in a normal week. I manage to do it, but I want to be more efficient. To those of you reading this who don't run an online buisness, you have no idea what it takes to do that. I'll save that for another post.

So #1 on my list of New Years resolutions, scheduling. Making the most of the time I have and doing it in an efficient way. And still find time for ME.

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Handmade Jewelry

Black Friday through Cyber Monday Sales

This Friday, November 25th starts the biggest sale weekend of the year and I'm going to play. My handcrafted jewelry studio, Pink Sunset Jewelry Designs will be having an unbelievable Holiday Sale.

I have a variety of jewelry including handcrafted Artisan necklaces, rings, bracelets, anklets and pendants. Crafted out of sterling silver, leather, Swarovski Crystals and pearls and semi-precious gemstones just to name a few.

Everything in the studio will be marked down 25%. But wait! There' more. I will also be including FREE shipping to anywhere in the US. And there's MORE. (Do I sound like an info-mercial yet?) I will also provide complimentary gift wrapping if you want.

You can get steals like this one, a turquoise magnesite gemstone slab and sterling silver necklace. Regularly $38, will be marked down to $28.50. That's a sterling silver necklace for under $30.

Or how about a handcrafted leather and gemstone triple wrap bracelet like this one:

Regular price already low at $35...will be $26.25

The sale will begin Midnight on Thanksgiving and will end Midnight on Monday November 28th.

Don't miss out on this fabulous sale.

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Happy Holidays!

Have yourself a handmade Holiday!

I created a collection of super cool gift ideas for the holidays. There is something for everyone. No need to hit the department stores for christmas. You can buy clothes, geek gear, jewelry and so much more. Make sure to check out this collection and all the shops included in it.

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