Weathering the Weather
A Shamanic Perspective
It is Springtime, however, with the recent weather, it is hard to see that here in the Maritimes! Major snowstorms in April?? Is the world going all topsy turvey? No! We are not connecting with the Weather Spirits enough! We have lost harmony with the Weather Spirits and we are now seeing the results. Our seasons are changing - summer comes later, winter comes later, and so on. Storms are more frequent and a lot more intense. Hurricanes are devastating entire islands and cities! No matter where you are in the world, we are seeing stronger weather systems, and it is not healthy!
Is there anything we can do to improve matters? Yes! We must reconnect with the Weather Spirits. We must learn to appreciate all forms of weather no matter how much we dislike some of them. Snow and rain are necessary and we must begin to appreciate them. If we do not get enough snow, our fields dry out and then are unworkable. If we do not get enough rain, crops will not grow. If we get too much rain, we are flooded, losing our crops and our homes. If temperatures are not cold enough in the winter, insect larvae will not die off leading to infestations, and certain viruses and bacteria will not die off leading to more diseases and worse outbreaks. So as you can see, we cannot have perfect sunny days all the time. Life on our planet would not have lasted more than a few years if we did not have different kinds of weather. Nature knows best.
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Gem of the Month
-Turquoise-
Chemistry: hydrous phosphate of aluminum and copper
Chakra: Heart
Element: Air & Earth
Turquoise is a beautiful stone that ranges in colour from sky blue to a blue-green and even an apple-green. This stone helps those that wish to connect to Earth and the Kingdoms that live within it (Mineral, Plant and Animal). If you are feeling separate from the natural world, turquoise shows you that all things are connected.
This is a protective stone and has been used for amulets for millennia. This is a beautiful stone for meditation, connecting to the spirit worlds, and opening your intuition. When you are exploring past lives, be sure to use this stone as it shows you that what you do each moment affects your fate.
Physically, this stone enhances the immune system and regenerates tissue so this is a must for your first aid kit. Turquoise is good for the stomach as it helps assimilation of nutrients (especially as an essence). It also reduces acidity so it is beneficial for gout and rheumatism.
Angela Jeffreys
Intuitive Healer, Shamanist, Reiki Master/Teacher
www.divineconnections.ca
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