I was invited to a Show!

Published: Thu, 02/10/22


Even though the Old Farmer's Almanac calls February the Snow Moon, and for a good reason (on average, February is United States’ snowiest month, according to data from the National Weather Service) the hustle and bustle of the North Georgia mountains is already calling for Spring. 

In fact, this past Saturday, Tim and I got to be part of the First Annual Holistic & Wellness Expo at a very quaint venue less than half hour away from us.  We were amazed at the number of people who were out and about! Before we realized it, the event was over.  I guess talking Ayurveda and Crystals will do it. :-)

Speaking of Ayurveda and Crystals, did you know that the mineral kingdom was a big part of a thriving lifestyle according to Charaka (the original Ayurvedic physician)?  He mentions "jewels, precious stones, pearls, corals, gold, silver, and copper on several occasions.  This should come as no surprise to any of us, given that Charaka advocated living your life with "a desire for health, a desire for wealth and a desire for the other world".

Crystals and stones fit perfectly Charaka's motto:

1. They may be used as a reminder and intention, as daily routine tools.  Daily routine is scared in Ayurveda.  So whether it is a tumbled stone in your pocket or every day carry, or a rock sitting on your desk or night stand, it is there to hold you accountable to a specific task.  What is it that you want to get in the habit of doing daily?

2. They may be used as a financial investment, crystals and stones tend to hold on to their value and more often than not, they appreciate in value.

3. They may be used purely for enjoyment purposes, for our senses.  They simply look good!

4. They may be used for energy therapy.  Whether crystals and stones work or not according to conventional science, there is enough evidence that proves the positive results of their placebo effect.  Think of them as your "good luck token".  Psychologists at the University of Hertfordshire found that good luck tokens do work.  The study showed that 70% of the people who were given a lucky charm felt performed better in their daily life compared to the participants who were not given a lucky charm.

This is why we still don't understand why Yoga Alliance will not approve any training material on crystals and stones!

Time for Planet Speak...

Venus and Mars are currently in conjunction in Capricorn and they will remain as such for the next couple of weeks.  Think of Mars as your solar plexus chakra, it is drive, it is courage, it is guts;  Think of Venus as your heart chakra, it's compassion for everything you have to do, whether you find it enjoyable or not;  Think of Capricorn as an open field with all the resources you need at the time.  You now have the grounds and the tools you need to exercise your drive and compassion to do whatever it takes to propel yourself forward.  Whatever your personal definition of "forward" is.  If you are not sure what that is, a good starting point is what we talked about in our previous email.  What was it that you experienced and/or envisioned on Saturday February 5th?  Did you allow Saturn to help you understand your community better?

On February 14, right on time for Valentine's Day, Mercury opens up his heart to the world again, and re-enters Aquarius!  Whatever you could not seem to get going no matter how hard you tried during the last two weeks of January, may just show up out of nowhere. :)  You better be ready...  As the ancient Stoics used to say: Luck is when preparation meets opportunity.

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Until February 14

Until next time...   Listen to Crystals, Chakras & Your Mind

Much much love from both of us!

Na’maste Kala! (Which in Greek means, may we all be well!)
-Tim and Vie | Ayurveda Outlaws