Philip's Crystal Blog

I've noticed my red tiger's eye under my basil plant seems to like natural rain water. Every time it rains, 2 or 3 days later, something happens. The shop gets very busy, I have a new CD recording deal, an idea that's been floating around for ages comes to the fore or fruition. Last time it rained my publisher offered me a new book deal! I'm just waiting for the contract on that one and all will soon be revealed but it's scheduled for release next autumn, 2010.

The same thing does not happen when it's watered with tap water. so there's something in the natural energy of the rain that helps magic happen. Or perhaps there's something in the tap water that stops magic from happening?

Thinking of moving to Wales... or Scotland... or Manchester... why does it always rain in Manchester? I must have been there 30 times in my life and it has rained every single time. Anyway that's another thought...

Looking at the display of labradorite on the shelf opposite my counter, I can't help but notice the way the light catches the individual pieces. The iridescent shining blues, greens and golds which appear to flash across the shelf in a magical way as a customer walks past.

And labradorite is indeed truly a magical crystal; it allows magic to happen around you and facilitates your openness to it. It stabilises the aura and enhances the flow of energy between the chakras. This means that energy (and therefore magick) flows through you and around you easier. You notice magical things and pass this on to everyone around you too. It can also help with insecurity, anxiety and stress.

On a physical level labradorite's good for digestion, eyes and warts.

It also sharpens the mind and brightens the intellect leading to inspiration, intuition and originality whilst letting you see many possibilities at once. Labradorite can also help scientific analysis or solving any problem.

And now I'm going from the counter to play with the labradorite display opposite.