Gemma, Author at Ivory Gloss

Citrine crystal for manifesting using the law of attraction at the new moon in Capricorn

by Gemma | Dec 15, 2022 | crystals & astrology

Citrine is said to vibrate with the energy of the sun. This bright, yellow crystal shines its solar power through any negative thoughts, helping to dissolve those stresses, doubts and fears so you can step forth boldly on your path towards manifesting your dreams. Yes please!

Citrine has a warm and invigorating energy that brings with it a connection to joy and bliss. It’s just perfect for manifesting, not only because this sunny gem boosts positivity and happiness, but because citrine is also linked to creativity, aligning both the sacral and solar plexus chakras to help spark a renewed inner fire that can help you envision your goals.

This energising crystal is one of the most popular crystals to work with the law of attraction thanks to its positive and joyful vibration that can help you move past any negative blocks. It’s only once you release these that you can truly tune into the energy of abundance.

Citrine was part of the December Blue Ivory subscription box for the Capricorn new moon on the 23rd of December 2022, which is super auspicious and aligned with jovial Jupiter at the first degree of Capricorn. This new moon symbolises bold and ambitious new beginnings on the world stage and in any Capricorn areas within your own life. For more information on this new moon please check out the astrology section of our app.

Capricorns are highly determined and ambitious. They won’t let anything come in their way when it comes to their goals! However, they do have a tendency to become a little bit overburdened with this heavy responsibility. Citrine energy can help bring a sunny smile to those Saturnian challenges that many Cappies have to face, such as perfectionism… and overly critical thoughts.

Plus citrine is such a lovely crystal for the Capricorn season of Christmas, right? A bright light that shines through the darkness bringing hope and faith to all. A Christmas star – stars containing the same energy as the sun, of course, since the sun is a star after all.

Here’s a super festive meditation you might like to try to help tap into the abundant and joyful energy of citrine at this Capricorn Christmas new moon. You can also find the audio version of this in the meditation section of our app.

Christmas star of abundance meditation

Before you begin, think of something you are grateful for to help raise your vibration ready for you to attract. You can write this down in a gratitude list if it helps.

When you are ready, sit in a meditative position with the citrine crystal in your receiving hand. Relax your shoulders and elongate the spine, checking into each part of your body to help you to fully relax.

On each in-breath, mentally repeat the words, ‘I receive abundance’ and on each out-breath, ‘I release what I no longer need.’ Continue like this for a few moments.

Now imagine a bright, white light travelling up the spine to the crown of the head, then down the front of the body like a waterfall.

Take the attention to the right foot and visualise a thread of white light to your left shoulder. Now do the same on the opposite side.

Take a thread of white light from the right hip to the left. Now take a thread of white light from the left hip to the right.

Hold the image of a bright star as you pulsate with light. Deepen the sensation with the affirmation ‘I am a Star’. Repeat this mantra and make sure you take some time to fully connect to the energy of the sun.

Tap into the power of your citrine and feel your star self glow golden yellow. Enjoy the sensation of this energy, how does it feel? Is it warm and comforting? Invigorating?

Breathe in the good feelings. Let them flow deep into the pit of your stomach to your solar plexus chakra where you can shine this light out once more through each of your golden rays.

When you are fully tuned into this feeling of abundance, imagine sparkling citrine crystals cascading towards you through each of your beams of light. This prosperous energy of Citrine permeates your aura, your chakras and your entire being.

Listen to the sound of the citrine crystals bouncing against each other as they pour down towards you. Notice now that there’s something else sliding down these solar rays. This time it’s a steady stream of glistening gold coins.

The coins of gold fall in front of you and all around you. Fill your pockets with these coins. Enjoy this feeling of abundance.

Don’t forget, abundance is always there, it’s just your mind that is blocking the flow! If that’s the case, you might like to try emotional freedom technique, also known as ‘tapping’. For a step by step guide on how to do this see the Energy section of the Ivory app.

Blue Kyanite crystal for energetic cord cutting at the full moon in Gemini

by Gemma | Dec 1, 2022 | crystals & astrology

Blue kyanite is used to cut through fears and worries which makes it a great stone for energetic cord cutting and clearing negativity from your aura. This crystal also aligns with the throat chakra helping you to live your life with truth and courage while protecting you from the words of others. Picture it forming an energetic shield around you. Another great crystal for Mars Retrograde in Gemini and the winter of 2022!

If your throat chakra is pretty smooth going right now you can use blue kyanite to remove any sort of negativity from your life. And if you’re looking for a protective talisman to carry with you, this angelic crystal is believed to help connect you to the spiritual realm and is both grounding and peaceful so just perfect for floating your way through any barbed words at gatherings or festive parties.

Super interesting and festive fact, the Archangel Michael is described as having a bright blue kyanite crystal sword he uses to blast through negativity in his spiritual warrior way. Is someone negatively affecting your energy? Call on Archangel Michael to protect you.

Personally, I find patriarchal religions make me want to run, but the archetype of Archangel Michael is actually really beautiful. In fact, these beings of light are found in many stories and religions and I’m pretty certain this energy exists within our collective unconscious for a very good reason.

And even if you find the idea of angels a little too much, the archetype of Archangel Michael can help you align with a higher power and the idea of divine protection, which is always helpful, right? I mean, what have you got to lose!

Blue kyanite crystal for the full moon in Gemini

You may have been blown away by the irridescent sheen of the blue kyanite crystal included in the December Blue Ivory Gloss box. These ones are actually rainbow aura blue kyanite which means they’ve been coated in a selection of precious metals including gold, silver and platinum to enhance their vibration. Wow!

Meditations using blue kyanite crystal for the full moon in Gemini

Here are two meditations you might like to try using blue kyanite crystal, which you can also listen to in the guided meditation section of the app. I’ll also include the scripts below if you prefer to practise your meditation unguided (this officially makes you a zen master, yes.)

The first meditation is to clear your aura of anything unwanted. The second meditation is to cut energetic cords between people or situations that are affecting you negatively. If you haven’t worked with angel energy before, you might like to try this invocation of angelic energy before you begin…

Repeat the words, ‘Eee Nu Rah, Eee Nu Rah, Eee Nu Rah Zay’ either out loud or in your head. Eee means ‘all that I am that is not physical, my mind and my emotions’. Nu means ‘my physical body’. Rah means ‘my soul’. Zay means ‘in the company of angels’. This invocation is basically telling the angels you are ready to be with them.

You can sing this chant as many times as you like and in any way you like. As always, it’s the intention that matters.

1. Aura cleanse

Lie down with the blue kyanite crystal on your third eye, or sit in a meditative position with the blue kyanite crystal in your hand.

Visualise a bright, white light descending from above, entering your body through the crown chakra. Continue to breathe, relaxing your shoulders, and gently lengthening your spine.

On each out-breath the bright light descends through each of the chakras. On each in-breath the light travels upwards, back into the crown chakra.

Continue to meditate like this for a few moments.

On the next in-breath, begin to pay attention to your aura. What does it look like? What colour is it? Does it have any patches, or energy disturbances? How does your aura feel to you?

Continue to breathe into your aura, noticing and accepting it as it is.

On your next in-breath, the room fills with a cobalt blue light. You notice a bright-light being descending from above. As this figure begins to take form in front of you, you see a powerful sacred masculine energy with a sword of pure blue light.

This archetype is the Archangel Michael. He gently approaches you and asks for your permission to clear your aura of any negative energies. Allow him to draw his bright blue kyanite crystal sword.

On the next out-breath, and with a mighty blow of his sword, he cuts through your auric field.

Continue to breathe as you are released from any negativity or attachments that no longer serve you.

The Archangel asks you to repeat the words to yourself,

‘I am the owner of my auric field. I do not allow any negative energies, mistakes or past hurts to attach themselves to my energy field.’

Take a deep breath in and once again, on the out-breath, the Archangel cuts through anything that no longer serves you.

Allow him to cut through the negativity one more time.

Feel his love and kindness radiate through your being as you continue to meditate, focusing on the breath and relaxing your body.

You can continue to meditate for another minute or two, or open your eyes if you are ready to finish. Once you have done so, thank the angels for their support.

2. Cord cutting

Lie down with the blue kyanite crystal on your third eye, or sit in a meditative position with the blue kyanite crystal in your hand.

As in the previous meditation, meditate on the crown chakra and breathe the light rythmically around your energetic field. Continue to meditate like this for a few moments.

Visualise the person you wish to energetically release and imagine you are both surrounded in a cobalt blue light of protection. Send them love and forgiveness.

Look for the cords that connect you to the other person coming from your heart chakra. Depending on the nature of the relationship, they might present themselves as a specific colour, or you can choose a colour that feels right to you.

On your next in-breath, the room fills with a cobalt blue light. You notice the Archangel Michael approaching. He asks for your permission to cut the energetic cords that tie you to this person.

Allow him to draw his sword. Take a deep breath in, and on the out breath, with a mighty blow of his sword he cuts through them

Now repeat the words to yourself three times, ‘I do not allow any negative attachments that are preventing me from peace and happiness.’

With gratitude and love, step out of the blue bubble and send the person or situation you are releasing positive energy.

Continue to meditate on the chakras, as the blue light begins to fade and the Archangel ascends once more. Give thanks to the angels for their support.

Blue kyanite rainbow aura crystal was part of the December Blue Ivory subscription box to go with the new moon in Gemini on December 8th 2022. To join our subscribers and receive the next box, curated around the upcoming astrological energies, please visit our website HERE.

Green aventurine crystal for abundance at the new moon in Sagittarius

by Gemma | Nov 14, 2022 | crystals & astrology

Green aventurine is a great crystal for manifesting more money. The 2022 Sagittarius new moon takes place with the nodes of the moon along the financial axis of the chart suggesting abundance (or lack of it!) is front of mind – because it certainly is on the world stage!

Sagittarius energy fires proverbial arrows towards a brighter future, while green aventurine is known for encouraging a love of life, improving well being and (perhaps partly because of this) increased financial success. This guided step-by-step meditation to go with green aventurine crystal is all about getting comfortable with your finances. Nice!

Green aventurine is often used to help with decision making and leadership which makes it the perfect stone for entrepeneurs and business types. Place this green aventurine gem tree next to your desk to attract success and improve your will to work towards a better life.

Part of the reason green aventurine is such a popular stone for attracting wealth, prosperity, business deals and good fortune is that it helps clear the heart chakra to release any blocks preventing you from manifesting your desires.

If you’re doing ok for money (go you!) but looking to improve your life in other areas, you can practise this meditation by visualising anything you want to attract. For example, for love, imagine roses, for friendship, flowers.

Green Aventurine gem tree for sagittarius new moon

Money grows on trees…

Does that statement make you a little (or a LOT) uncomfortable? Chances are you have energetic or emotional blocks which are preventing you from the natural flow of abundance.

So, before we begin, and I know I always go on about EFT but I haven’t really explained it that often, it’s a good idea to try to shift some of these blocks before you can really tap into the visualisation.

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is kind of like a form of emotional acupuncture and a great way to shift emotional energies that are trapped in the physical body.

First you pinpoint the negative belief or emotion that is preventing you from moving forwards. I’m sure you know the one I mean, but if not it could be something like, ‘I’m not worthy,’ or ‘I’m scared of abandonment’. You can go a step further by pinpointing who may have caused that belief and focusing on forgiveness.

For a step by step guide on how to practise EFT, a basic technique to help remove negative emotional patterns be sure to check out our app, launching December 3rd 2022!

Meditation for financial abundance using green aventurine at the Sagittarius new moon

Before you begin, think of something you’re grateful for, even something simple like food on your plate, a favourite item of clothing, crockery or a person. Place the aventurine gem tree from the December Blue Ivory subscription box (now sold out) in front of you.

Visualise yourself in a lush green forest and look around to appreciate the abundance of nature. There are beautiful bright green trees all around you. What can you smell? What sounds do you hear? What sensations do you feel on your skin?

In front of you is a huge, abundant tree. You walk towards it and sense its dignified energy. Placing your hand against the trunk, you begin to acknowledge the presence of this tree, visualising its roots moving deep into the earth and its branches stretching to the sky.

As you look up, you realise instead of leaves, the tree has banknotes growing from each of its branches. You gently pick a leaf from the tree, only for two to grow back in its place.

Pick some more and fill your pockets becoming aware of how good it feels to be connected to the energy of abundance. As you continue to pick the notes, they keep growing back until the tree is so bushy, you cannot take more.

Shake the tree. The money falls on you. You laugh and feel each of the clean, fresh notes falling on your face and around you. Be happy that they are all yours.

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Rose quartz crystal for self-love at the Taurus full moon lunar eclipse

by Gemma | Nov 5, 2022 | crystals & astrology

Rose quartz and Taurus go hand-in-hand. This pink gem vibrates with a soothing and gentle energy that is comforting during times of emotional pain and stress. It’s a beautiful crystal to work with the heart chakra, encouraging inner healing and deep feelings of peace.

Rose quartz is the go-to crystal for those who want to work on unconditional love, but it’s also great for increasing self-love. Another affirmation stone like unakite, whisper your deepest desires to it at night and wake up repeating the affirmation that you have received them.

Taurus is ruled by Venus, as is Libra. Taurus, an earth sign deals with the physical side of Venus. Beautiful clothes, food and beauty treatments that ground you and connect you to the earth are all ruled by this sign. Libra, an air sign, deals more with the loveliness that you cannot hold in your hands, for example the feeling you get when in love and relationships.

Rose quartz actually has a very grounding vibration, even though it focuses on the heart chakra. It’s great for tolerance and soothing anxiety around others. This is why rose quartz is such a lovely crystal for Taurus.

Having said that, gentle rose quartz is definitely not a crystal that’s going to pick you up and boost your energy so pair it with something energising like citrine if you want to bring a bit of spark to your vibe.

Rose quartz is great for friendship as it’s said to help people to be themselves by boosting self esteem. Compassion, trust and harmony are all values associated with rose quartz. Gift a piece to someone close to you or keep with you when visiting friends.

Waterfall of plenty – a meditation to work with the energy of rose quartz for the Taurus lunar eclipse.

Taking a shower while practising this meditation can help you connect to the energy of love.

Light a candle for this meditation, and either run a warm shower or sit in a comfortable position with the rose quartz crystal in your right hand, or around your neck, resting at the heart chakra.

As you focus on the breath, visualise a pink waterfall pouring warm, comforting energy over you.

As this energy of abundance absorbs into your physical body, imagine your heart overflowing with it, washing away any negativity.

Continue to breathe as you feel the energy move around the body.

On each out-breath, release what you no longer need.

On each breath in, allow this new vibration to align you with your desires.

When you are ready, bring your attention back to the present moment and repeat the mantra, I am love.

For a gentle reminder you can write this mantra on your mirror in the steam or using a makeup pencil. Repeat this mantra daily.

Unakite crystal for rebirth at the Scorpio new moon solar eclipse

by Gemma | Oct 24, 2022 | crystals & astrology

Unakite is a power crystal for Scorpio! This grounding crystal is said to provide balance during the many cycles of rebirth and transformation the sign of Scorpio moves through.

Unakite is great for improving self esteem and handling an intense case of the feels. In fact, unakite is often used as an affirmation crystal. Hold it to your heart centre each morning as you repeat your affirmation.

Unakite for the Scorpio energy of shared resources

Scorpio energy is all about shared resources so unakite should be your go-to crystal when working through the more intense emotions involving others such as attachment issues, control, jealousy and/or codependence.

Unakite can be worn during psychotherapy or trauma work (major Scorpio subjects!) to help process unresolved wounds. This crystal is also connected to karma and past lives.

Meditate with unakite if you are looking to pinpoint the energetic, karmic or emotional root of a problem so you can find ways to work through it, release it and attract more positivity and abundance into your life.

This earthy crystal is also believed to help loosen the grip of society on the collective unconscious and release you from outdated structures, ready to embrace a new, more connected reality. I mean, isn’t that just perfect for current events?

Fun fact! Perhaps unsurprisingly, unakite is not only a lovely stone for Scorpio and emotional rebirth but often recommended by doulas during pregnancy and childbirth.

Unakite for the Scorpio new moon solar eclipse

This guided meditation for Scorpio works with the energy of unakite crystal and can help you shift negative thought patterns ready to be reborn into a more positive reality.

Unakite is a great crystal for the Scorpio new moon solar eclipse but it can be used anytime you wish to connect to the cycles of nature and be reborn into a new mindset.

If you are ready to practise this Scorpio rebirth meditation, try pinpointing what it is you would like to release by journaling and then spend some time practising EFT.

TIP! – Before you start thinking about what it is you would like to release, hold the unakite crystal to your third eye and ask yourself which habits, relationships and inner beliefs need to go in order to create more abundance and happiness in your life.

Guided visualisation meditation using unakite crystal for the Scorpio new moon solar eclipse.

Sit in a meditative position and hold the unakite crystal to your heart centre Repeat an affirmation that works for you, for example ‘I am supported’ I am renewed’ ‘I am love’.

Place the crystal in fron of you and close your eyes. Take a deep breath in as you elongate the spine, relaxing your shoulders as you root down into the earth beneath you.

As you continue to breathe, focus on releasing any tension on the out breath, filling yourself with rejuvenating energy on the in breath.

Notice a warm sensation at the heart centre as a small green flame ignites. Visualise this flame begin to grow and the warmth increase until it breaks through the heart centre, beaming out white light which cracks through your physical body.

Imagine these bright white beams shining out from the heart centre as you are born again into a new reality. Feel a sensation of hope as the light breaks through your body and begins to flood your entire being.

Continue to breathe and feel into your new wholeness as the beams of light continue to fill your body with hope. Repeat your affirmation and visualise what this affirmation feels for you.

When you are ready, begin to bring your awareness back into relaity. Open your eyes and rub your hands together. Place your palms over your eyes for a few moments and feel the warm energy move into your head. Repeat your affirmation once more.

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