I’m so excited about the run up to Christmas

Are you already sick of the adverts and reminders about Christmas?  I realise the festive season can be one long list of what you SHOULD be doing.  Christmas can be a constant reminder of what still needs to be done, how are you going to find the time with limited funds etc.  Well this November and December here at Heather Holistics we can help. 

Firstly, don’t forget to Like the Heather HolisticsFacebook page and Follow Heather Holistics on Twitter. During November there are going to be a range of gift ideas for the most fastidious of recipients. 

Then during December I’m going to be running a Countdown to Christmas Advent Event to help you retain control of your mind, body and spirit.  There will be a flurry of tips to help you stay balanced (physically and emotionally) with daily prizes. 

If you would like to be part of the fun and to keep informed of all the freebies available; simply Like our Facebook page and/or follow us on Twitter. 

Here’s to the best festive season ever.

As always, thanks for reading and if you have any questions or comments, I'd love to hear from you.

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Festive greetings and saying No

A short Festive post for this week.

I try so hard to be organised at this time of year.  There are so many different focus points . . .  celebration, presents, cards, decorating along with the business of day-to-day life.  However I also realise that for my own health and sanity sometimes I have to say No.  I find this hard to do, I often put others before myself.  So I've been following my own advice, trying to make sure that every day has a little bit of calm and serenity before steeling myself to say No.

As time is short and sweet at this time of year I would just like to wish you peace, health and happiness at this time of year.  Thank you for your support and the time spent reading and I'll be back around the 27th.

Festive crystal

As you can imagine I read lots of blogs and try to absorb lot of information.  Whilst reading the incredibly informative Hibiscus Moon’s crystal blog (http://hibiscusmooncrystalacademy.com/crystals-winter-celebration/) , she mentions her Garnet Winter Solstice meditation.  It sounded divine so off I trotted looking for some almandine garnet.  Not only did I manage to find some beautiful little tumble stones, the seller was local to me – Yay.

I have spent the last few days meditating with my new garnet and I’m looking forward to spending a little more time exploring any sensations and thoughts that may appear in the next few days. 

The Almandine garnet is a beautiful deep red (very seasonal) colour.  I’ve tried to take a photo on white to give you an idea of the depth of this beautiful crystal.  I therefore relate this crystal to my base chakra and feelings of sensuality, sexuality, compassion and self-confidence. 

Garnets are a related group of minerals. Members of this group include: almandine (red to violet red); spessartite (yellow, rose, or orange to reddish-brown); pyrope (deep red); grossular (white, yellow, yellow-green, brownish-red, orange or black); andradite (colorless, yellow-green, or brown to black).

It is said Noah used a garnet lantern during the Ark's journey through the rainy gloom. Eastern Europeans used the stones to ward off vampires and the Crusaders wore them as protective amulets. During the Victorian era, garnets were given as gifts to symbolize lasting friendship.

Garnet is also used to help stimulate success in business and Hibiscus Moon believes it helps with SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). 

Around this Winter Solistice/Christmas period, what crystals will you work with?  Have you asked for any crystals for Christmas?

Thank you so much for reading my blog and supporting Heather Holistics in the past year.  I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very blessed Solstice and Christmas and a healthy and happy 2013.

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Quick disclaimer; I am not a medical practitioner so therefore I’m not prescribing.  All of my blog posts are based on complementary therapies and not as a replacement for conventional medicine.