tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776911899863941212024-03-14T06:51:07.251-07:00TRaewyn Jewelry by Tina RaewynWild Woman, Goddess and Gaia Healing Crystal Jewelry created by Australian Artist Tina Raewyn. Jewelry celebrating our connection to Mother Gaia. Our connection to our wild spirit. To the ancients, gemstones and crystals were a bridge to the sacred energies of Gaia, Mother Earth and a direct link to the unseen realms of the Divine, a connection to the sacred medicine of the earth. Inspired by Nature, Spirit and Mother Earth.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05654607753945780015noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677691189986394121.post-54730092690549943482018-01-20T17:36:00.001-08:002018-01-20T17:37:48.017-08:00Follow me on Facebook!Just a quick note to say Hello! As you can see, I don't write on the Blog much anymore - to stay up to date with all of the new creations, it's best to follow me on Facebook!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05654607753945780015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677691189986394121.post-32397887684663757442015-07-05T20:35:00.000-07:002015-07-05T21:03:28.287-07:00Spirit Animals and Shape-Shifting.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;">I have recently been reading a wonderful book called 'Speaking with Nature - Awakening to the Deep Wisdom of the Earth' by Sandra Ingerman and Llyn Roberts (Visit </span><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;"><a href="http://llynroberts.com/speaking-with-nature/">http://llynroberts.com/speaking-with-nature/</a> ) and this wonderful book is what inspired me to start creating more animal totem and shape-shifter necklaces. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Nature and the Earth are conscious. By opening our minds, hearts, and senses we can consciously awaken to the magic of the wild, the rhythms of nature, and the profound feminine wisdom of the Earth. We can connect with nature spirits who have deep compassion and love for us, offering their guidance and support as we each make our journey through life. By communing and musing with nature, we learn how to speak to the spirit that lives in all things, bringing balance to us and the planet, and evoke a deep sense of belonging with the natural world.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;">I have always known that one of my spirit animals is the Fox. The Fox had always showed herself to me ever since I was a young girl, both in dreams and in reality. It wasn't until my later years that I became interested in 'Spirit Animals' that I realised what an important part the fox had to play in my life and the meaning behind her. Now, I celebrate the fox, with little images and what-not's around my home, and of course the jewelry that I create.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;">The act of shape-shifting and having animal totems, has been common throughout many shamanic, neo-shamanic and pagan cultures for a very long time. When working with animal spirits and energies, shape-shifting or 'calling on the energy of an animal' was about embracing, emulating or taking into yourself the qualities of an animal in order to experience change and metamorphosis. It was believed that in inviting the animal energy to become a part of us, we shift and change our own understanding.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;">Most People think of Native American Animals when discussing the topic of spirit animals - but every animal, insect and fish can most certainly be a spirit animal. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;">There is an absolutely brilliant website which can tell you information on many different spirit animals, how to know which one/ones are right for you. This is the link: </span><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;"><a href="http://www.whats-your-sign.com/animal-totems.html">http://www.whats-your-sign.com/animal-totems.html</a> I use this as a reference for many of my animal totem and shape-shifter jewelry pieces.</span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05654607753945780015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677691189986394121.post-83502199382181654002015-04-06T01:58:00.000-07:002015-04-06T02:00:27.495-07:00Lunar Eclipse & Lunar Phases, the inspiration behind these Lunar Phase Goddess Necklaces.<div style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.3199996948242px; margin-bottom: 6px;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Like the hands of a clock mark the time of the day, the Moon marks the times of our life. The Lunar cycle begins in darkness, then gradually increases in light until the Moon is completely illuminated. The evolution from one Moon phase to another, dying and being reborn without end, is the signal characteristic of the Moon.The silvery light of the moon has enchanted and bewildered people since the beginning of time. In many ancient cultures, moon deities were worshipped in elaborate rituals. The lunar cycles also served as a planting and harvesting calendar. The moon, which reflects the sun's light, is a creative force in the dark of night.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Both the full and new moon are powerful times of letting go and bringing newness in your life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Recently we had a lunar eclipse: <span style="line-height: 25px;">The energy of the full moon/lunar eclipse, asks you what is it that needs to fall away before your heart and your path is illuminated. What needs to be released? What is hiding you from your deepest dreams? It is about letting go of what you do not need. It is about truly becoming authentic. Living the life that you desire and deserve. It is about clearing away the layers of dust on our hearts and seeing the truth inside. </span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05654607753945780015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677691189986394121.post-37947292799250125952015-03-04T19:33:00.000-08:002015-03-04T19:33:37.142-08:00Sacred Sisters and Acai Beads.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCsfSQ5SDSkIIbJSdQOCghH6khyOvMPSADTzOphtZgzjd0ylY2YUdkchryztz83YREV1tCdzDJ1d6x2P5Uz4Z8AFv1pmlnZjyOJYKKBI-AHjzAha4T7at9cEFhHlX51sH3CYdqszToaV0/s1600/acai_berries_hand.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCsfSQ5SDSkIIbJSdQOCghH6khyOvMPSADTzOphtZgzjd0ylY2YUdkchryztz83YREV1tCdzDJ1d6x2P5Uz4Z8AFv1pmlnZjyOJYKKBI-AHjzAha4T7at9cEFhHlX51sH3CYdqszToaV0/s1600/acai_berries_hand.jpg" height="133" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I have been creating a series of necklaces called Sacred Sisters. These necklaces are beaded with the Acai Seeds.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 25px;">The Acai berry is known around the world as the vitality berry that promotes well being and good health. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 25px;">The beads are made from the seeds of the Acai berry. Naturally dyed and polished. These Amazonian Treasures Are All a Sustainable Creations Of Mother Earth. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 25px;">Considered as ''the Forest Gems'', they are Eco-Friendly, filled with an abundance of magnetic energy.</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 25px;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 25px;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">They are a fair-trade bead, providing solid income for the artists and natives residing the amazon basin. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 25px;">Acai Seeds represent that we are all connected on a soul awakening journey, we are connected to each other as we are connected to the earth, our sacred mother and the moon, our sacred sister.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 25px;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 25px;">A seed is a mystery. It is both beginning and end, life and death, nothing and everything. A seed can sit in the palm of the hand, and yet if nourished, it can grow into something huge and beautiful. It is a single grain, yet it is the source of a thousand grains. It can be stored for many years, and then be stirred into life in days. A seed is the whole universe in a grain of sand. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 25px;">The seed represents that which is within you, that spark, that needs to be nourished, needs to be planted in order to grow and to flourish.</span></span><span style="line-height: 25px;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="line-height: 25px;">The Sacred Sisters Necklaces are available in the shop </span>@ <span style="line-height: 25px;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/TRaewyn?section_id=16904779&ref=shopsection_leftnav_3" target="_blank">TRaewyn Jewelry/Sacred Sisters</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: small; line-height: 28.7999992370605px;"><span style="color: #5848b7;"><br />An important aspect of your grid is to have fun with it and be creative. You can't really make a mistake! </span><br /><br />The grids really do look beautiful as well. Perhaps you want to create a grid, simply because you think it looks pretty...go ahead! Anything that brings beauty to your world is a good thing!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05654607753945780015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677691189986394121.post-21472426104842026332015-01-12T02:02:00.000-08:002015-01-12T02:02:13.844-08:00Nature, Spirit & Wild Women!<h2 class="header" style="color: #333333; font-family: Guardian-EgypTT, Georgia, serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;">
TRaewyn Jewelry - Inspired by Nature, Spirit & Wild Women!</h2>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj59A9oToNJ6BwMMXZsfcVEFXf0djMjLJzx8vdHkvBGbyQvYtP5U0xFgs7YeXyFo1U34sydXMl9woMvHJbY2N9olJLHy65kVWuADyBz8r8es3q1z0Mkio0QZZ2JFOlXqrai4VdnIWmQNkk/s1600/PicMonkey+Collageaa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj59A9oToNJ6BwMMXZsfcVEFXf0djMjLJzx8vdHkvBGbyQvYtP5U0xFgs7YeXyFo1U34sydXMl9woMvHJbY2N9olJLHy65kVWuADyBz8r8es3q1z0Mkio0QZZ2JFOlXqrai4VdnIWmQNkk/s1600/PicMonkey+Collageaa.jpg" height="536" width="640" /></a>I create Handcrafted jewelry using a mixture of earthen clay, polymer clay, gemstones, crystals, glass & mixed metal. I even incorporate things such as driftwood, sea shells and bone. Gifts from Mother Earth.<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />My jewelry is inspired by nature, and also incorporates nature. I am very much in love with all things earthy, natural and things worn down by the elements - think bones, earth, rock, mud bricks, old worn timber, leaves, pebbles, tiny moss growing in the cracks of rocks, and also old rusty things.... But I also love the colorful quirks of Bohemian Styles - and vibrant teals and blues!<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />I create my jewelry to reflect nature and also to reflect the female spirit, the wild woman, her passionate colorful side, her mystery as well as her strength and her intuitive nature. The wild Woman, who is herself, unchained, free to be who she really is.</div>
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I love mythology, especially about nymphs and pixies, I think it reflects the nature of many 'wild women' that I know. In my shop I have pieces inspired by Earthen Spirits, Nymphs, Angels, Elders, Pixies and other Forest Children.... these are inspired by the hidden treasures in nature - the one's you find only when you are quiet, still and patient. They represent being at one with nature. Each has her own unique personality, her own beauty, and her own treasures. These little beings are never 'created' with a design in mind, they simply create themselves. Some are simple , some more extravagant - but each one is beautiful.</div>
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In Mythology, Nymphs were female spirits of the natural world, minor goddesses of the forests, rivers, springs, meadows, mountains and seas. They were responsible for the crafting of nature's wild beauty, from the placement, arrangement and growth of the plants, flowers and trees, to the nurturing of wild birds and animals, and the formation of rocky caverns, springs, wetlands and brooks. <br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />I love combining art and earth, be it in my jewelry creation, or artwork that I have around my home... and there's a plentiful supply of rusty things that I find 'arty' sitting in corners of my gardens... I also love to garden - I really love growing vegetables and getting my hands dirty - I have many rescue hens, who have become my little family, lovely ladies they are too! <br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />I can't even begin to describe the happiness and joy that I experience when creating my clay jewelry pieces. There really is something very special about shaping clay between your fingers. The transformation that takes place from holding a simple lump of clay in your hands - to wearing a piece of art as a finished necklace is such a feeling of accomplishment. I really love what I do, and I hope that it shines through in my work.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05654607753945780015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677691189986394121.post-8939816737616697652014-11-29T20:48:00.001-08:002014-11-29T20:48:38.366-08:00Being your own Goddess<div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #282828; line-height: 25.6000003814697px; margin-bottom: 10px;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #282828; line-height: 25.6000003814697px;">Sacred Space...</strong><span style="color: #282828;"><span style="line-height: 25.6000003814697px;"> I know that I have spoken about sacred spaces before, but I really can't emphasize how important I feel that this is. It is a necessity for me to have a little sanctuary where I can relax after a long day to re-center and replenish. Having a room, or just a small nook or corner, as your personal sacred space is a powerful way to connect with your "goddess self" every day. Find a</span></span></span><span style="color: #282828; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 25.6000003814697px;"> spot in your home or even outdoors that you can turn into your private 'temple' ...surround yourself with candles, incense, a water fountain, crystals, plants and flowers, or anything that will make this area a special and sacred space where you can meditate, journal, read, daydream, paint, reflect, nurture yourself, have a soothing cup of tea, or take some time to just be. </span><span style="color: #282828; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 25.6000003814697px;">Having this sanctuary is wonderfully valuable, and there is also your 'inner sanctuary' which is always available and accessible to you no matter where you are or what you’re doing. This sacred space is your Spirit...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #282828; line-height: 25.6000003814697px;">Reconnecting with Mother Nature</strong><span style="color: #282828;"><span style="line-height: 25.6000003814697px;"> If you don't get to spend lots of time in remote wilderness areas, or days on end laying on a remote tropical beach somewhere (don't we wish) ...Spend a few minutes each day lying on the grass in the yard or at the park, sitting under a tree somewhere. Bring nature indoors, plants, flowers and crystals in your home will allow Mother Nature to inspire, heal, restore, ground and support you. Our connection with Earth is primal and primitive, and nurturing this connection is an essential part of honoring our Divine Feminine nature.</span></span></span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Asserting Yourself </span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 25.6000003814697px;">Goddess power is about being firm and assertive. The Goddess’ way is not to demand power, but to command it. Learn how to say no to requests on your time or energy that drain you or ask you to compromise your values. Only do things when you feel guided to do them and want to do them – not because you feel obligated or guilty. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 25.6000003814697px;">As women we are raised to be polite, nice and accommodating, but we can care so much about others’ feelings and opinions that we do ourselves harm – from resentment, to being overwhelmed, anxiety and depression. It is time to live more authentically, by standing firmly, and speaking the truth. No anger, no apologies.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By reclaiming our true Goddess nature, we begin to open ourselves to all of the good that comes with it. Become your own Goddess and start to create a beautiful, authentic and vibrant new life within and around you.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05654607753945780015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677691189986394121.post-46328345840405574572014-11-07T02:12:00.001-08:002014-11-07T02:12:51.883-08:00Creating a Sacred Space<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIALll6q1UPUip8qGB-zlnXahIk1mYqsUGeA9dtYx3NnQLLBSrI0htYCXq7LynVofZeqxu7KHSbYWzhpesC3csRsn9bOpVJmm2vRIQWC7mcJLgyOAsUmVXp4yjDl-ug4LIr4f_NfL4GkA/s1600/IMG_8905-1050x700.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIALll6q1UPUip8qGB-zlnXahIk1mYqsUGeA9dtYx3NnQLLBSrI0htYCXq7LynVofZeqxu7KHSbYWzhpesC3csRsn9bOpVJmm2vRIQWC7mcJLgyOAsUmVXp4yjDl-ug4LIr4f_NfL4GkA/s1600/IMG_8905-1050x700.jpg" height="212" width="320" /></a><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 25px;">It wasn't until I was in my 30's that I realised how imporrtaint it is to have a 'sacred space' in the home for myself. A room where I can reflect, be quiet, go inside, and get centered. </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 25px;">I believe every woman should reclaim a room in the home, free from husbands, children etc, and create a space just for themselves....</span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 25px;">Ideas to create even a nook in a corner, by sectioning it off, could include hanging a screen, beads, or a pretty lace curtain , to help create the feeling of it being a place of solitude. This sacred space can be used to write, draw, paint, read, relax or simply listen to birds sing outside. </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 25px;">To set the mood even more,</span></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 25px;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> place pillows on the floor, or on a comfy chair just for you. Cover them in fabric that you love. This is about you, no one else, so REALLY love the fabric</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">!</span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 25px;">Add plants and flowers for energy and for color. Lavender is a very relaxing color! If you have a collection of things you love, be it crystals, ornaments, feathers.....display them on a table grouped together. I have a collection of rocks, herbs and feathers that I love.</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 25px;"> Soft music and a good book will offer you inspiration. Keep a favorite book in your spot, a favorite album...(nothing beats vinyl on an old record player). Also, aromatherapy is wonderful....if you don't have an oil burner, try scenting the cushions with some essential oils.</span><br /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 25px;">This is a great place to create and hang a vision board, with quotes, photos, clippings from magazines to help create a positive vision for your life. This space will really help you be calmer, happier and more inspired to follow your heart. I am always changing my room, as I change and grow. It is also where I create my jewelry. It's my special room, filled with the things I love. This is the one place, where I don't have to 'consider' anyone else...it doesn't matter if my husband doesn't swoon over lavender colored lace cushions (lol) because this room is all about me!</span></span><br />
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It is absolutely pouring down with rain outside as I type this. Gosh I love this weather so much. It has been a very busy day in the studio, with a lot of creating, and more so, lots of wrapping of parcels ready to be shipped off early next week. With the fire place ablaze, and some beautiful orange essential oil burning on my workbench, I am now starting to wind down a little and will snuggle up with my book. Work Related of course! In fact I have been reading about animal totems... looking forward to incorporating these into some future pieces. For now though, I think it is time for a cup of tea! xx TinaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05654607753945780015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677691189986394121.post-34190180240815778132014-10-28T23:30:00.001-07:002014-10-28T23:30:45.982-07:00Medicine Woman<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmzMAw5JSZ6abTY3_Yw0d-iKxCgBJ7nbaymmXm-wzo1pTYkM3gqdTu8gwfCPSzqZ6ptNPhynm30YtT114pr2dlbqjmC9iLCUDow4FM0HqY3r7H5U47fzmUmikAL7SMyiW6po3UQ_6sCsw/s1600/il_fullxfull.672055414_hiv3p.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmzMAw5JSZ6abTY3_Yw0d-iKxCgBJ7nbaymmXm-wzo1pTYkM3gqdTu8gwfCPSzqZ6ptNPhynm30YtT114pr2dlbqjmC9iLCUDow4FM0HqY3r7H5U47fzmUmikAL7SMyiW6po3UQ_6sCsw/s1600/il_fullxfull.672055414_hiv3p.jpg" height="424" width="640" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;">One of the pieces I have been working on recently is this amazing Shamanic/Medicine Woman Inspired Assemblage Necklace, The Pendant handcrafted in Clay with Red Jasper as the main stone and Ruby in Fuchsite in the teardrop feature.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;">The necklace is a beautiful mixture of copper (which is said to have amazing metaphysical properties), leather, fabric, and handcrafted clay beads.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;">Jasper is a stone of strength and vitality. It can be used to bring mental clarity and focus to a previously </span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;">scattered event, experience or life in general. Known as the “Supreme Nurturer,” Jasper is a stone of grounding and stability, providing comfort and security, strength and healing. Its presence balances the aura to a level of wholeness and peace, and acts as a reminder that one is not here on the physical plane simply for oneself, but to bring joy and substance to others.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;">Metaphysically Copper is known to stimulate the flow of energy and enhance psychic abilities. Known as an energy conductor copper can move energy, amplify thoughts, assist in channeling and communicating with higher dimensional beings. Copper has the ability to ground and transfer a wide array of vibrational frequencies from the spiritual to the physical. Copper is known to support healing by keeping the pathways for healing open.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;">Ruby in Fuchsite (Green Muscovite)</span><br style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;">Ruby is considered to be the most powerful gem in the universe, and is associated with many astral signs. To own a ruby is said to have contentment and peace. Given as a gift, the ruby is a symbol of friendship and love. The ruby is also the symbol of vitality and royalty.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;">Fuchsite is the green variety of muscovite and carries the properties of muscovite - inspiration, problem solving, intuition, etc. As a heart chakra stone, it links the intellect of the mind with the heart.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">A </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">medicine man</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;"> or </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">medicine woman</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;"> is a </span><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">traditional healer</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;"> and spiritual leader among American Indians, or </span><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">Native Americans</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;"> in the United States and </span><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">First Nations</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;"> in Canada. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">The primary function of these "medicine elders" is to secure the help of the spirit world, including the </span><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">Great Spirit</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;"> (</span><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">Wakan Tanka</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;"> in the language of the </span><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">Lakota people</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">), for the benefit of the entire community. Sometimes the help sought may be for the sake of </span><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">healing</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;"> </span><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">disease</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">, sometimes it may be for the sake of healing the </span><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">psyche</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">, sometimes the goal is to promote harmony between human groups or between humans & nature. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">Shamans gain knowledge and the power to heal by entering into the </span><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">spiritual world</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;"> or dimension. Most shamans have </span><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">dreams</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;"> or </span><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">visions</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;"> that tell them certain things. The shaman may have or acquire many </span><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">spirit guides</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">, who often guide and direct the shaman in his/her travels in the </span><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">spirit world</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">. These spirit guides are always present within the shaman though others only encounter them when the shaman is in a trance. The spirit guide energizes the shaman, enabling him/her to enter the spiritual dimension. The shaman heals within the spiritual dimension by returning 'lost' parts of the human soul from wherever they have gone. The shaman also cleanses excess negative energies which confuse or pollute the soul.</span><br />
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Tonight seems like the perfect time to sit down with a cup of tea, and start this new chapter.<br />
Not only am I beginning this new blog, but I have also been re-inventing my creative space, or studio. I am so happy with how it is beginning to take shape. I purchased two new work benches, with beautiful timber tops, and a comfortable stool. I have organised gemstones, shells, cabochons and metal jewellery findings into beautiful vintage jars and bottles.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmnrFg_e34ziwlwEyjjNzOtzozz9psgZvNpoBldYk9D8-HY2UcvoSToEzh7i7uQ0VSmtqZe2TjVwVQrl-HbK4_cudz92WWrAsFefRvv_UJqqbzrdFdEtgzKQ2NY0sUNQ6CbgrrIP9JV0Y/s1600/DSC01805dusky.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmnrFg_e34ziwlwEyjjNzOtzozz9psgZvNpoBldYk9D8-HY2UcvoSToEzh7i7uQ0VSmtqZe2TjVwVQrl-HbK4_cudz92WWrAsFefRvv_UJqqbzrdFdEtgzKQ2NY0sUNQ6CbgrrIP9JV0Y/s1600/DSC01805dusky.jpg" height="424" width="640" /></a>On the wall above my desk, I have created a gratitude board, which has lots of beautiful thank you cards from my wonderful customers, a collection of dried herbs which I love, bird feathers which I found, and other bits and pieces I love. I also have one of my favourite artworks on the wall in a gorgeous frame, depicting a young girl with feathers in her hair holding a rescued bird. I love this particular artwork, as it reminds me of myself when I was a girl, and of course I have a rainbow lorikeet which my hubby and I rescued from a neglectful pet owner.<br />
The studio has transformed into a sacred place for me. It is a place where not only do I create my jewellery, but where I read and relax. I really do believe everybody should have a room in their homes that reflect them, full of all the things that they love, a place that instantly relaxes you, and reminds you of who your authentic self really is.<br />
I am enjoying reclaiming myself, and creating this space, just for me.<br />
In between the re-arranging and decorating, I also finished off a couple of jewellery pieces which I have been working on. Very much inspired by Shamanic Healing, and all the trinkets and talismans that those healers would wear. I look forward to sharing more with you soon. xx Tina<br />
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