2 Astrological Phenomenons = Big Opportunities for Change
At first glance, Labradorite is the same shade of light, sooty gray as the planet Mercury. However, looking at it from different angles offers up thrilling flashes of blue, purple, green and even fiery oranges and yellows. This ability to illuminate new ways of seeing makes working with Labradorite super essential during tumultuous Mercury Retrograde periods. While we are usually told to hold on tight and weather MR's dreaded storm, Labradorite reminds you of all the power and potential still untapped within you.
When we're dealing with problems in our lives, it's oh-so-easy to forget our potential, our strength, our unseen powers. So when you're dealing with Mercury Retrograde's chaos, focus on the potential benefits, not just the problems! Work with Labradorite's dazzling flashes to remind yourself to look at problems differently: instead of simply whining "why is this happening to me??" ask yourself: "why is this happening for me?" or "what lessons can I learn from this situation?"
But wait, there’s more: 5 days into Mercury Retrograde there’s a TOTAL lunar eclipse in Scorpio on May 15th! Eclipses are super intense periods of personal growth, shaking up our realities and helping us see things differently. When you combine this with Mercury Retrograde’s destabilizing influence, you have a huge, supercharged opportunity to expand, reach a higher level, and pay attention to areas in our life that need to change.
When forces outside of our Earth’s plane affect us, the celestial magic of Labradorite (considered to contain the vibrant Aurora Borealis phenomenon) helps us learn to adapt instead of resist. Things feel extra unpredictable now, so staying centered and grounded is key!
Crystal Beauty Tools: Release Any Emotional Baggage Held in Your Face
We look at beauty from coming from within. That inner light. That inner glow. When you feel beautiful, you energetically lighten up and your light beams outwards. And because crystals are little pieces of light, when you use crystals in your beauty routine, it helps to lift your energy field and release any of the strain of the day.
You may have seen a crystal roller or a crystal gua sha before, but have you used them to address the energetics within your face? We’ve carefully curated this collection of crystallized beauty tools to help you do just that.
We hold emotions, tension and stuck energy in our face, and overtime, they continue to grow and build. By combining the use of crystals with your personal intention, you are able to use your beauty routine to clear any energetic buildup and lift your energy field. Trust us - using these tools 2-in-1 facial and energy tools will help you glow from the inside out.
Why We Chose These 3 Crystals for Beauty:
Obsidian
Use Black Obsidian gua shas and rollers to release the energy of emotions like worry, anger, sadness and fear - all the things that we hold onto in our face that diminish our glow. When you use Black Obsidian, visualize yourself rolling all these emotions out. Rolling worry out, rolling sadness out, rolling fear away. It is the perfect crystal for releasing all the heavy energy and emotional baggage held in your face.
Amethyst
With the Amethyst crystal roller and gua sha, it's all about tapping into your emotions. What do you feel about yourself in regards to beauty? What are the words that you tell yourself? What are all the stories and the beliefs that you think you need to look like in today’s society? All that self-loathing and past programming. All those thoughts that go back years and years. Amethyst helps you to release your stories in regards to beauty and what that means to you.
Rose Quartz
The Rose Quartz tools, like the Rose Quartz crystal roller, Rose Quartz gua sha and Rose Quartz crystal tension massager, are all about love. They tell you that you’re beautiful just the way you are. To stand in your power. To love yourself. To nurture yourself. You’re perfect just the way you are. When you’re using these tools, focus on reprogramming your mental state with Rose Quartz. Repeat self-love affirmations such as: I am love-able. I am beautiful. I am worthy. I deserve to feel beautiful. Whatever you want to say to yourself that makes you feel good.
Integrate these crystal beauty tools into your daily routine to get rid of any emotional baggage that you carry in your face.
Harness the Energy of Mercury in Retrograde
Use this time to reflect and revitalize your outlook on life
It’s that time again! Mercury is in retrograde – that dreaded period when the inexplicable or unexpected seems to happen, when everything that can go wrong, does! Delays or interruptions during travel, computer and technological glitches, confusion, miscommunication, a sense of instability, lost time or misplaced belongings, maybe even just a sense of being in a fog and not being able to think as clearly. When the world seems to turn upside-down, our natural instinct might be to retreat and withdraw and take cover until the storm passes. But let’s face it: life goes on, regardless of how the planets align. While it’s true that it’s best to wait to make big life-changing decisions, this time can also be an opportunity to slow down and be present. Use this period to your advantage and create your own respite: take extra care, be more reflective in your choices and intentional about your outlook on life.
So: what, exactly, is Mercury Retrograde? Put simply, it is a three-week period during which Mercury appears to move backward across the sky as it laps the Earth. Mercury is the planet that rules the mind, intellect, communication, mental clarity and common sense, so it stands to reason that these functions would become the most vulnerable during this time. The simplest task might become overly complicated, or the most well-meaning comment might be misconstrued or misinterpreted, or a silly mistake can carry unintended consequences. The things that normally would be smooth-sailing seem to lead us directly into rocky waters.
Stay Well Aware and Well Prepared
The good news is, this period doesn’t have to mean all-out catastrophe! Try to anticipate potential pitfalls and prepare accordingly. A few basic strategies can help provide some guardrails during this turbulent time: give yourself extra time, plan carefully, think and re-think through decisions, be intentional and clear when you speak or communicate, double-check your work, stay flexible and try to go with the flow, practice forgiveness and hold off on significant purchases or big decisions. Use this time to practice the things that begin with “re-“ — reflect, revise, reevaluate, realign, and either recommit or recalculate, if necessary. Ultimately, you will come out the other side revitalized!
The Mercury Retrograde Kit
Use these powerful tools as part of a daily practice during this 3-week period
The Mercury Retrograde Kit is a way to help keep you focused, flexible, clear-headed and intentional during this time. Seize this opportunity to recalibrate your intentions and tap into your inner strength. The kit includes:
Amazonite – Harness its calming and soothing energy to navigate through times of anxiety and stress. Open up your positive energy so you are able to stay flexible and go with the flow.
Lapis Lazuli – Tap into your inner wisdom for authentic and honest communication and trust your instincts in making decisions.
Shungite – Protect against the harmful effects of electro-magnetic frequencies (EMFs) from tech devices. Detoxify and purify your mind, body and spirit.
Hematite – Use this powerful grounding tool to pull negative energy from the body and restore balance.
Horehound Herbs – Associated with the planet Mercury, this herb helps with mental clarity and focus.
Selenite Charging Plate – To cleanse, charge and amplify the power of your crystals.
Your Practice
Place your candle upright in a small fireproof bowl filled with rice or sand. Light your candle to activate your ritual.
Place your Selenite plate in front of your candle with your tumbled stones on top. Leave your stones in place for 1-5 minutes to charge and cleanse.
Pick up your stones and place them in your canvas bag. Sprinkle a pinch of Horehound herbs over your stones in the bag. Pull the drawstring closed.
Hold your bag in both hands and say your intention or affirmation out loud to program and activate your bag.
Carry your bag with you in your pocket or purse throughout the day to help you stay mentally clear, keep grounded and go with the flow.
At night, take your stones out of your bag and place them on your Selenite plate to cleanse and recharge for the next day.
Repeat steps 1-6 every day during the Mercury Retrograde period.
Mercury Retrograde doesn’t have to spell disaster if you are prepared and use this three-week period wisely. Take extra time and care during your daily life and, most importantly, keep the faith. Although it comes around a few times a year, remember: this too shall pass.