Element: Mind Body Spirit

04/02/2026

Welcome back to Crystal Thursday and the second installment of the Tigers Eye series. Today’s topic is Blue Tiger's Eye. Also sold as Hawks Eye, this type forms in the same way as Yellow; it’s a pseudomorph. Crocidolite is overtaken by silica-rich fluids, which overtake the Crocidolite fibers, creating the shimmering fiber layers. The color difference results from a variation in iron oxidation. In Blue Tigers Eye, iron is less oxidized.

I wasn’t able to track down a first find, but the name "Tiger’s Eye" was introduced in the 19th century. There is no clearly documented first discovery or naming of Blue Tiger’s Eye. By the late 1800s, both the yellow and blue varieties were discussed in the geological literature as forming from crocidolite.

The primary source and highest-quality Blue (and yellow) Tiger’s Eye comes from South Africa, due to the abundance of banded iron formations. Still, it can also be found in Australia, Namibia, and India. The Mohs Scale of hardness ranges between 6.5 and 7, and the chakra associations are with the third eye and throat. Some sources say that the solar plexus is also included. This is understandable because most pieces contain fragments of yellow.

When considering the spiritual and metaphysical qualities, Blue Tiger’s Eye carries a different energy from its golden cousin. Its shimmering blue tones and flowing chatoyancy reflect movement and clarity rather than intensity. To me, it speaks to the flow of thought, communication, and awareness. Associated with the throat and third eye chakras, it supports clear expression and intuitive perception.

Because it forms before the oxidation that creates yellow Tiger’s Eye, its energy is calm and observational, offering quiet strength and steady focus rather than bold action. Where Golden Tiger’s Eye encourages action and confidence, Blue Tiger’s Eye reminds us to pause, observe, and move with clarity and intention.

Have a great week
Blessed Be ~ Sharon

03/30/2026

Goals are often treated like a distant wish, something that would be nice if it happened, but not something we fully claim. But a goal isn’t nice a thought or a vague hope. It requires clarity, intention, and attention.

Without clarity, it remains a nice idea.
With clarity, it begins to take shape.

The way we hold our goals determines whether they stay imagined… or become something more.

A Monday Moment for consideration.

03/29/2026

Grand Rising! This week’s Lenormand using the Omnito Card Deck brings a message of opportunity for change. Our cards are Key, Bouquet, and Stork.

The Key represents clarity, solutions, and opportunities that are meant to be. It opens doors to reveal what’s important. The Bouquet brings joy, appreciation, and pleasant surprises that uplift our spirits. The Stork signals positive change, movement, and transitions that offer growth and improvement.

Together, these cards suggest that an opportunity or solution may arrive unexpectedly, leading to a positive change. What might appear as a simple gesture, invitation, or moment of recognition could open the door to something great.

This is a week, saying yes to what feels right can lead to beautiful results. Stay open to opportunities that bring joy. Trust what feels right and allow positive change to unfold naturally. What is meant for you will open with ease.

Crystal Allies for the week: Citrine for clarity and opportunity, Rose Quartz for openness to joy, and Green Aventurine for positive growth and change. Have a wonderful week.

Blessed Be ~ Sharon

03/25/2026

Not every bridge needs to be repaired. Not everything is meant to stay the same. Some paths, some relationships, start with excitement and meaning but over time change into something that no longer fits comfortably in our lives. So, What if…

some bridges are meant to burn?

Burning a bridge doesn’t have to be an act of frustration or anger. It can be a moment of clarity that leads to a conscious change in direction. What if breaking off access to situations or people whose influence is not beneficial is a healthy move?

Removing the bridge removes the safety net of returning to what was familiar. Yes, it’s hard, and yes it’s scary, but it’s also an act of self respect.

Sometimes, the bridge isn’t just leading back to what was, but to a version of you that no longer exists. Growth changes what we can return to. And once you’ve moved beyond something, going back isn’t always an option; you’re not that person anymore and it’s a step away from who you’ve become. Some things are meant to be left behind as life moves us forward.

What if some bridges are meant to burn?
What if…

03/23/2026

Not everything is meant to stay. Some paths, some relationships, start with excitement and meaning but over time are no longer in line with who we are becoming. What once fit can start to feel forced or out of place. Recognizing that brings clarity.

Not every bridge needs to be rebuilt or revisited. Some are meant to be left behind as we move forward.

A Monday Moment for consideration.

03/23/2026

Grand Rising! This week’s Lenormand using the Kalat Cards brings a message of opportunity, value, and connection. Our cards are Gate, Pearl, and Phone.

The Gate represents an opening, a threshold that invites you to step forward. It’s something becoming accessible, offering a chance for movement or new beginnings. The Pearl speaks of something meaningful, valuable, and worth your attention. It often represents wisdom, emotional depth, or something that may not be obvious at first but has significant meaning. The Phone highlights communication, usually spoken, messages, conversations, or connections that bring information to light.

Together, these cards suggest that a conversation or message may open the door to something truly meaningful. What is shared this week, whether through a simple exchange or a deeper discussion, may carry more value than it seems.

Stay open and present in your conversations. Listen closely and trust what resonates. An opportunity may arrive through communication, and within it, something of lasting value can be discovered.

Crystal Allies for the Week: Citrine for opportunity and clarity, Carnelian for confident communication, and Red Jasper for grounded action.

Have a great week.
Blessed Be ~ Sharon

03/19/2026

It’s Crystal Thursday, and we are beginning a series about the Tigers Eye family. In this series, I will revisit stones I’ve already discussed, and Yellow Tigers Eye is the first. Over time, the information I look for has expanded beyond the spiritual and metaphysical aspects to include the history of the crystal or mineral, and, more recently, the geology that created it.

Yellow Tiger's Eye is possibly the best known in the group. Like all members, it is a silica-infused stone. A pseudomorph that begins as the asbestos mineral Crocidolite. This mineral and its fibers create the shimmer known as chatoyancy. These fibers lie in parallel bands. Over time, silica quartz seeps in and transforms the Crocidolite while maintaining the fibers, creating the shimmer. Iron oxide creates the beautiful yellow.

The predominant location for tiger’s Eye is South Africa, but it is also found in the US, India, and Brazil. The Mohs scale of hardness is seven, and the chakra association is with the solar plexus.

Tiger's Eye is a trade name for this mineral, given in the 1830’s by JF Hausmann while studying a South African sample. Prior to that, it was considered a fibrous quartz or chatoyant quartz. The use of this stone dates back to ancient Rome and Egypt, where it was used for talismans, protection, courage, divine sight, and jewelry. Unfortunately, there is no reliable documentation as to what ancient cultures called Tiger Eye.

Since Tiger’s Eye forms when quartz slowly replaces crocidolite, preserving the original structure, this geological process speaks to change through time. A steady transformation without losing direction. The aligned fibers that create its shimmering band reflect focus and strength, echoing the stone’s traditional associations with courage, protection, and confidence. As a member of the quartz family, Tiger’s Eye also embodies clarity and energetic transformation.

Tiger’s Eye shows us that transformation doesn’t erase the past; it builds on it, turning what once was into something stronger, clearer, and full of purpose.
See you next week for a look at Blue Tiger’s Eye.

Blessed Be ~ Sharon

03/18/2026

Life has seasons when we can’t see possibilities. We struggle, everything feels stuck, heavy, and overwhelming. So much so that seeing a way forward is lost in darkness and questions asking why this is happening. It’s in these times that hope for anything to improve slips away.

What if…
you were the hope?

Hope isn’t always a feeling. Sometimes it’s a person who refuses to give up on us. What if, in these moments, hope looked like a steady presence, a voice reminding us we matter and that this season won’t last?

Being hope in someone’s life isn’t about fixing their situation for them. It’s standing beside them, believing in them until they can see the light again. And sometimes that belief is where their hope is renewed?

What if hope is something we hold for each other when life is too heavy to carry alone? A kind word, a steady presence, or being the one who stays can remind us that we matter and that everything will be okay.

What if you were the hope?
What if…

03/16/2026

Sometimes hope isn’t something we find on our own. It arrives through someone offering a steady voice, a kind word, and a reminder that we’re not facing life alone.

In difficult moments, when people may struggle to see what’s possible the presence of someone who still believes in them can make all the difference.

Hope has a way of traveling quietly between people.

A Monday Moment for consideration.

hope

03/16/2026

Grand Rising and welcome to the Weekly Lenormand guidance for the collective. I am using Old Style Lenormand, and this week’s message comes through Book, Dog, and Lady.

In the Lenormand system, the Book brings themes of knowledge, learning, and information that may be revealed or explored. It reminds us that there is always something new to discover, whether through study, conversation, or reflection.

The Dog follows with the energy of loyalty, trust, and dependable support. This suggests that the insights or understanding we seek may come with the help of a trusted ally, friend, or mentor. Bringing us to the Lady who completes the message, highlighting intuitive awareness and observation. This card encourages us to approach new information with empathy, insight, and a willingness to listen.

Together, these cards suggest that new knowledge or understanding may come through supportive connections and intuitive guidance. Someone trustworthy may play an important role in helping you see something more clearly.

Stay curious and open to learning. Lean on trusted relationships and allow your intuition to guide you in how you interpret new information and insights. Supportive connections can help bring clarity and understanding.

This week's crystal allies: Fluorite for clarity and learning, Rose Quartz for supportive connections, and Labradorite for intuitive guidance and assistance in navigating new information.

Have a great week,
Blessed be ~ Sharon

03/13/2026