Photo of clear, purple and red crystal grid by Dan Farrell on Unsplash This is a Sponsored Post by The Pearl Source. In a world dominated by daily stressors, many people turn to alternative solutions to unwind, release worry and attract positive energy. Enter: crystals, aka nature’s aid for holistic well-being. Each crystal is believed to possess its own unique energy that can influence our happiness, state of mind and vibrational frequency. If you're looking to bring more optimism into your life and boost your mood, here are six essential crystals to consider adding to your gem collection. 1 ..read more

Photo of Salamander on wet dead leaves by Mikołaj Kołodziejczyk on Pexels Paracelsus, one of the founders of modern medicine, classified four beings to represent the four elements of earth.  Salamanders represent the fire element. The word Salamander is thought to come from a Greek word meaning fireplace. Pliny The Elder also wrote that Salamanders were so cold they could extinguish any flame. These amphibious creatures are considered impervious to flames, and this is one of the reasons they’re the icon of fire working groups, like firefighters and insulation teams. Salamanders are thoug ..read more

Image of rainbow light burst by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Angel numbers are repeating number series that are seen at synchronistic times of your life.  They typically grab your attention, usually on a clock or a receipt, when you’re looking for affirmation that your situation is known by the Angels and that they have heard your prayers. Repeating numbers that catch your attention can be comforting, since when you see an angel number, you typically also have the feeling of being supported that goes along with it. In my personal view, it is possible for Angels to get our attention in vario ..read more

Photo blue prayer beads on white table by Alexey Demidov on Pexels This post contains affiliate links and Amanda Linette Meder will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on these links. During the forming of early America, Pennsylvania was originally settled by Quakers. The Quakers are a peacemaking spiritual group who believe that everyone has access to the Divine Spark, Inner Light, within. That inner Divine Spark is your wellspring of any Spiritual Guidance you could want to receive and we all have the ability to access it. You could call it your connection to the cosmic con ..read more

Photo of woman sleeping drawing by Nanne Tiggelman from Pixabay One of the best times of day to meditate for the greatest benefit is in the evening before bed, after all the chores are done and you are settling down for the night. Meditation can be a great way to release the burdens of the day’s affairs, allowing you to wake up anew tomorrow with a fresh mind, heart and Spirit.  It helps with relaxation, which can also make it easier to get to sleep. Whether you’re meditating in bed for anxiety or sleep, to me, it’s tomato tomahto: the goal is the same - increased relaxation and peace of ..read more

Photo of bee with pollen on face by Myriams Fotos on Pexels In the Netflix Series, Bridgerton, the bee is a lasting motif throughout the show. The opening credits include a beehive, the death of a character involves a bee sting and bees are embroidered into the family member’s clothing. Bees are known for their ability to work together in a community and for being matriarchal societies, so bee symbolism in this show, can indicate strength of community, family and feminism.  Queen Bees are a symbol of royalty and power, due to their role within the colony, meaning the bee in this series c ..read more

Image of illustrated laptop on desk by Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay This post contains affiliate links and Amanda Linette Meder will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on these links. Back in 2013, I created this spiritual blog as a way to share what I was learning on my spiritual journey with others. I began giving psychic and mediumship readings after taking psychic development classes that ended with me having to provide volunteer readings as practice. I did really well in those practice readings and impressed myself. As a result, I decided to offer 100 readings to volunte ..read more

Image of illustrated plants under full moon by Dee from Pixabay The May 2024 Flower Moon will be on May 23rd at 9:53 am ET and in the sign of Sagittarius.  This Full Moon embodies one of the most catchy sayings you’ll hear about spring, “April showers bring May flowers.” May is often the first month of the year where flora is truly abundant, and it feels like spring, even summer on some days. The Full Flower Moon takes place around Mother’s Day, graduations and wedding season, all very popular holidays for exchanging flowers. It is the first Full Moon following Beltane on May 1st, markin ..read more

Image of blue and yellow mandala by Xiao feng Lew from Pixabay Evil is a concept that goes by many names. Some call it psychic attack. Others call it negative energy, “dark” forces or even demonic possession. From a spiritual perspective, evil is the intent to do harm to another living being and in this definition you could also call it violence or malice. Whatever name you use for it, evil is an energy state that exists on the opposite of the spectrum of love. Powered by emotions like hate, anger, blame, shame and depression, evil can be evoked in just about anyone. Evil usually begins as a ..read more

Image of digital white moon in pink background by Claudia Tramann from Pixabay The April Full Moon in Scorpio on April 23rd at 7:49pm ET is called the Pink Moon. The origins of this moon’s name comes from ground phlox, the bright creeping flowers that appear every spring.  Ground phlox, also called moss pink or creeping phlox in nursery industry, is personally one of my favorite flowers to see every spring. It’s so eye-catching and makes a great cover for dry sunny areas, like near walkways or on the edges of stonewalls. Another moon gardening fact: this period from the Full Moon on Apri ..read more