As winter draws near, we are facing the exciting month of October and everything it has in store for us. To support you during this month, our Crystal of the Month is Tourmaline! Read on to find out why.
October and Tourmaline:
October is the tenth month of the year and signals the winds of change as we move through the seasons with the temperature dropping, the nights drawing in and celebrating Samhain at the very end of the month.
October is traditionally associated with the transition from Autumn to Winter in the northern hemisphere, the Sun in Libra and then Scorpio, falling leaves, flickering candles and pumpkins. Oooohhhh and plenty of magic!
Crystals specifically aligned with the energy of October symbolise the hope and optimism alive within us that sparks our transformation. They help us to ignite that inner fire of possibility and faith that keeps us reaching for the light again and again.
So naturally, I have chosen Tourmaline as my crystal of choice for October. It was first discovered by Dutch traders off the West Coast of Italy in the late 1600's/early 1700's, but Tourmaline burst onto the world stage in 1876 when George Kunz sold a Green Tourmaline gem from Maine to Tiffany and Co.
It's brilliant because this significant and powerhouse mineral group can be found in a huge variety of colours, which can vary widely within a single specimen. Each colour Tourmaline has its own special energies and metaphysical properties, so plan to use as many different types of Tourmaline as possible over the coming month.
Types of Tourmaline:
Black Tourmaline - Brings us powerful grounding support and then purifies the energy field, protecting anything it touches and keeping it safe.
Pink Tourmaline - Offering us beautiful feminine energy that connects with the heart supports feelings of comfort and safety. It helps us to heal emotional wounds from the past and find renewed passion for life.
Rubellite Tourmaline (deep pink/red) - Teaches us that it is safe to love again after heartbreak or trauma. It strengthens both the physical and emotional heart, connecting them to the heart of the Earth.
Green Tourmaline - Helps us to achieve inner peace through centring our focus in the heart. This also brings wisdom in love and affairs of the heart.
Indicolite Tourmaline (blue) - Thrives on helping us to develop our psychic gifts. It activates and lights up the third eye and then energises the throat chakra so that the guidance received can be interpreted and communicated easily.
Dravite Tourmaline (brown) - Grounding and protective, but fabulous for nurturing as it engenders self-acceptance and self-love.
Golden Tourmaline - By encouraging the remembrance of our personal power, we find inner strength, courage and confidence.
Watermelon Tourmaline - Works on the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of the heart and teaches us the meaning of joy.
We are spoilt for choice, but, transformation is here for the taking during October with the help and support of Tourmaline in all its stunning diversity. Carry it, wear it as jewellery, have it in your environment, but most of all, make best friends with Tourmaline as it is one of the most powerful crystals available to us at this time. Enjoy.
Sparkly blessings,
Tiggy xx
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