Monday, January 16, 2012

New Healing Silver & Crystal bracelet~ beat depression and get creative!





This bracelet has been designed to encourage fertility and creativity while healing emotional trauma and releasing depression.
It is made of sterling silver wire which I have shaped lovingly to give four decorative elements. These are threaded onto five decorative and functional elements which have three types of crystal chip attached.

Crystals work best when kept next to the skin as the skin absorbs the crystal's energies.
Rhodonite, the pinky crystal, is known as the 'first aid' crystal, healing emotional trauma and releasing feelings of bitterness, anger and depression. 

Carnelian, the brown/beige crystal, is said to aid fertility by increasing inner receptivity. It also facilitates concentration and balances creativity, so is perfect for meditation of any kind, but especially when wanting to become pregnant.

Flourite, the pale green crystal, is said to have a harmonising effect as it balances the nervous system. It is used widely in meditation as it improves focus and opens up intuition. Perfect when you feel unbalanced emotionally.

This bracelet also has sterling silver fluted Rombo beads and a silver Carabiner clasp.

I am working on a 'Fertility Gift Set' in which this bracelet will be included. The sets will consist of a Greetings card taken from my original painting of the Norse Goddess of Fertility, the bracelet, an affirmation card to carry in a wallet or purse and a Chrysophrase crystal upon which to meditate, which is a wonderful aid to fertility and creativity.

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Blessings! 
xxx

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Angels, Spirit Guides & Goddesses with links to my work


Angels,  Spirit Guides Goddesses~ A brief Introduction

Angels
Regardless of our religious beliefs or cultural roots, I believe that we can all benefit from the possibility of Higher Beings that protect, guide and help us to travel the right path for us. Despite the fact that Angels come from Biblical realms, being described as 'God's first creation', there are alternative ways that we can view the existence of Angels in our lives, without caging them into a specific religious category. Basically I am suggesting that belief in 'Higher Forces' does not necessarily require a Christian perspective of the world. I am a Pagan, but I still believe in Angels and Spirit Guides. I call on my Guardian Angel regularly and she has never let me down! More details about Angels will be included later on in this article.

Spirit Guides

Spirit Guides are thought to be the essence of a person who has already lived on Earth centuries before, becoming highly developed in spiritual ways. They act as a link and a teacher between the life of the person on Earth and a 'Higher' realm. Some guides are said to be of Red Indian origin, as these Indians live very spiritual lives when on Earth, closely connected with Nature and the animal kingdom. Some Guides are also ancestors or people that the person knew in a previous life. Some people even claim to have Animal Guides!
The idea of spirit guides is not limited to the work of mediums or Spiritualists, but can be found in many cultures and beliefs. For example the peoples of Amazonian South America believed in ' Spirit Helpers '. These 'helpers' were typically the spirits of their ancestors or animals such as the eagle and jaguar. 
Shamanism
You may also come across the term Shaman. To become a Shaman you had to be 'called' to the service, often there were initiations and suffering. A ceremony which involved symbolic death and resurrection, endowed the new Shaman with a new existence, forever changing him. During the initiation the new Shaman would meet and converse with spirits, learn how to go into trance, astral travel and be taught which spirits he could call upon in the future. Those who did not attain the full range of Shaman powers became 'medicine men'. Regarding their work, these peoples believed illness was the result of evil spirits entering inside people. They performed an elaborate ceremony to call out the evil spirits. Only the Shaman have the power to communicate with the spirit domain, acting much like our mediums do, as an mediator and message giver. Shaman were major figures for a tribe, often taking on many roles; teachers, poets, healers, story tellers and other functions.    
Wherever our life has led us, we all have a guide, although these are generally referred to as Guardian Angels. These Angels will watch over us and try to steer us in the right direction. Perhaps you have had that `gut feeling` that made you do something or avoid doing something? Often that is your Guardian Angel communicating with you. It is still up to you to follow or reject those feelings. Many of us will go through life totally unaware of these spirit helpers, often only being to able to listen when tragedy strikes. 



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She is also available as a Photo magnet:
And finally as a Greetings Card:




Silver Birch: The much loved and respected guide Silver Birch did this by speaking through the medium Maurice Barbanell. Maurice would go into trance to allow Silver Birch to address those in his circle. The words imparted by this wise and experienced guide has served many a medium an understanding of the spirit world and have been published in a number of books.
It is also believed that Angels are amongst us, seeming to be normal people who we meet every day. These are known as 'Earth Angels', strangers who spontaniously appear to lend a hand or even friends and family who give guidance or advice. Angel expert, Doreen Virtue, described an experience that she had in a supermarket one evening. She tells how the supermarket queues were extremely long and the cashier she chose had a woman helping to bag up people's shopping. Doreen noticed that she was talking with each customer as she was helping them and each customer left with a smile on their face. As she got closer, she noticed her name tag and how fitting her name was for the calming effect she was having...Serena. (This story is especially amazing to me as I read it and noticed she had the same name as me). While talking to the lady, Doreen explains that she said, ''On my planet where I come from, there is no drama, and everyone is happy.'' Although she shops at that supermarket regularly, she had never seen her before, nor has she seen her since that evening. I love that story as it suggests that Earth Angels do exist and that we are all capable of bringing joy and smiles to those around us. It doesn't cost anything to just stop and put ourselves and our needs aside sometimes. 
" If you help only one soul to find itself, if you comfort only one mourner, if you heal only one sick person, then the whole of your earthly life is justified. How privileged you are to be aware of the tremendous power that is around and about you, that enfolds you, guards you, directs you and ensures that you will continue to unfold your latent divinity and the gifts which are your cherished possession." (Silver Birch).

 Goddesses

A Goddess is a female Deity, in some cultures associated with Earth, Fertility & Motherhood, love, and the home. In other cultures, Goddesses also rule over war, death, and destruction as well as healing. Here are some of the Earth Goddesses from a variety of Cultures:

Gaia of Greek root~ 



A beautiful and voluptuous woman. Sometimes she is shown as half-buried in the earth. Her symbols are The earth, fruits and flowers. She is a primal mother goddess, complete in herself as she was the first deity, from whom all others sprang. But Uranus, her first creation, was lusty and cruel to Gaia. Gaia persuaded her other children to help her subdue their father. Cronus, her son, took a flint sickle and castrated his father, throwing his severed organs into the great sea. The goddess Aphrodite was then born of the mixing of the blood and foam. Gaia went on to have children with other mates. 


Frigga of Celtic root~


Frigga was the goddess of  love, marriage, and destiny. She was the wife of the powerful Norse god Odin.  A sky goddess, responsible for weaving the clouds (and therefore for sunshine and rain and the fertility of the crops), she was also responsible for weaving the fates, as well as a 'seer', one who knew the future though she could never change it. New Year's eve, the longest night of the year, is called "Mother Night" in Northern Europe for it was in the darkness of that night that the goddess Frigga labored to give birth to Baldur who was so pleasant and 'radiant' was beloved of all the gods.  Referred to as the Norse god of light or the god of the midsummer sun, celebrations of his life, death and resurrection were held at midsummer and usually involved watching the sun set and rise. His myths were immortalized in the 'Sun God' Symphony.The blessing of Frigga is still invoked for birthing women with a white candle that last burned during the winter solstice being used as a charm to ensure a safe delivery.
The Nordic Goddess Frigga is a goddess who keeps us in touch with our intuitive nature and helps us make transitions and new beginning.
This is my interpretation of Goddess Frigga. It is a mixed media mini painting done on watercolour paper block and measures  8x10.5cm



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And as a Goddess of love and divination, Frigga helps keep our lives in alignment with our spiritual selves. I have designed a Resin pendant threaded onto an Organza ribbon that represents the essence of Goddess Frigga and how She can guide us in this New Year to evolve into the person we wish to be and to fulfill our resolutions and plans. This pendant can be bought in my Etsy Shop.




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Maia of Roman root~



Maia is the Oscan Earth-Goddess, and an ancient Roman Goddess of springtime, warmth, and increase. She causes the plants to grow through Her gentle heat, and the month of May is probably named for Her. Her name means "She Who is Great", and is related to Oscanmais and Latin majus, both of which mean "more". She is also called Maia Maiestas, "Maia the Majestic", which is essentially a doubling of Her name to indicate Her power, as both "Maia" and "Maiestas" have their roots in latin magnus, "great or powerful". She was honored by the Romans on the 1st and 15th of May, and at the Volcanalia of August 23rd, the holiday of Her sometimes husband, the Fire-God Vulcan.

Ala of Nigerian root~ 



Ala is the Ibo Fertility Goddess of the earth. The Ibo people of Nigeria call her the mother of all things, but she is both the fertile earth and the empty field after the harvest. She is present at the beginning of the cycle of life, making children grow in their mother’s womb, and she is there at the end of the cycle, to receive the souls of the dead into her own womb. Ala also gives laws to the people, emphasizing the importance of honesty and respect.

Brighid~Spring Goddess of Celtic roots



Brighid is the Pagan Spring Goddess celebrated at Imbolc, the Pagan festival, the feast day of St Brigid, an Irish festival marking the beginning of spring. Most commonly it is celebrated on 1 or 2 February in the northern hemisphere and 1 August in the southern hemisphere. These dates fall approximately halfway between the Winter Solstice 21st December and the Spring Equinox. It's a time to appreciate the magic of the land, how crops grow and how Nature comes into blossom. 
This is an original Art Print of my painting 'Brighid~Spring Goddess' available in the online shop:

She is also available as Greetings Card Designs:

See more Greetings Cards in the Psykelia Gallery online:

Now that we are familiar with the basics, I'll talk in more detail next about the Archangels.

The 7 Archangels and how they can enrich our lives:

Archangels are responsible for ministering to humans, considered somewhat like “manager angels”, Archangels oversee the responsibilities of Guardian Angels and the other Celestial Light Beings that act as our guardians and guides. Each Archangel has specific qualities that distinguish their characteristics and their specific angelic responsibilities.  

Archangel Ariel is an Angelic Ambassador of Nature, Animals, Elementals, Divine Magic, and Manifestation





Ariel reminds us that there is a magical healing energy found in Nature that is restorative and rejuvenating to our body, mind and spirit. We each wield the creative power of miraculous manifestation, through the power we project through our thoughts, through our words, through our beliefs and emotions and through our intentions.  The power of miraculous manifestation is wielded through what we visualise and through the power of our imagination. Archangel Ariel is aligned with the Natural World, with Animals and with Elementals (i.e. Fairies, Elves, Sprites, Gnomes etc.)  In this capacity Ariel is a Guardian and healer of Animals and is an ally toward conservation of our natural world.

This is my resin pendant and organza ribbon choker designed to evoke the essence of Ariel. Please click here to visit my Etsy shop and place an order:

Archangel Gabriel will inspire and encourage, utilising the healing power of creative expression.



She assists in discovering and developing our artistic talents and helps us to glean the positive, empowering, and healing platforms that expressing our self creatively provides.
Gabriel reminds us of the importance of practicing inspired speech.  Reminding us that our conversations and the stories that we tell have the power to uplift and heal as well as have the power to lower the vibration.  Gabriel offers support in breaking free of old conversation patters that carry a lower vibration, encouraging us to align our conversations with hope, inspiration and with happy endings. If your need is related to communication, with delivering a message, expression through written or spoken word or through any form of artistic expression, Gabriel's symbol is the right one to wear.


This is my resin pendant and organza ribbon choker designed to evoke the essence of Gabriel. Please click here to visit my Etsy shop and place an order:

Archangel Zadkiel’s Angelic Mission is to unchain us from our heavy burden of unhealed energy.

He helps us to dispel negativity that we have held against our self and/or against others so that we may reclaim our freedom to flourish.
Zadkiel will assist us to realise personal freedom through forgiveness, discovering newfound confidence, empowerment and inner peace.
Archangel Zadkiel has a very kind and gentle angelic presence.  His energy is supreme compassion and naturally aligns us with the ability to see and experience the divinity within all.
This is my resin pendant and organza ribbon choker designed to evoke the essence of Zadkeil. Please click here to visit my Etsy shop and place an order:

Archangel Chamuel helps to raise the vibration of our relationships



Evoking Chamuel is perfect for helping us to attract and experience positive, balanced, healthy relationships of all kinds, i.e. friendships, romantic relationships, spouse-soulmate, business partnerships and employment and careers, etc.  An Archangel aligned with Positive Connections, Chamuel assists us in attracting and experiencing relationships with high integrity, personal compatibility and relationships with high energetic vibration.
Archangel Chamuel is also an Angelic Ambassador of Love Connections, specialising in reuniting soul-mates, couples who have created soul contracts to connect within their life journey.
If invited, Archangel Chamuel will lovingly and gently release and heal old thought patterns and beliefs that are no longer serving us, and unhealed energy that has been blocking our pathway to realising True Love within our life. Choose Chamuel for relieving stress and re-balancing emotions.
This is my resin pendant and organza ribbon choker designed to evoke the essence of Chamuel. Please click here to visit my Etsy shop and place an order:


Jophiel encourages beautiful thoughts, therefore he enables you to attract and manifest more beauty in your life.



For those sudden flashes of wonderful inspiration and answers to problems, Jophiel brings joy, laughter and light, helping with studying, exams, and concentration as well as developing intuition, inner wisdom and insight.
Jophiel helps in absorbing information, studying for and passing tests.
Jophiel's energy helps you to slow down and smell the roses. Jophiel's yellow ray helps you to develop a fresh approach to life bringing back enchantment and pleasure.
This is my resin pendant and organza ribbon choker designed to evoke the essence of Jophiel. Please click here to visit my Etsy shop and place an order:

Archangel Raphael’s healing domain is all encompassing, physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and energetic health.



This Archangel is dedicated to our realising and maintaining our True and Natural State of Wellness, helping us to Remember that our True Essence is Healthy, Whole and Complete. Archangel Raphael’s healing compass is attuned to human healing and to healing domestic and wild animals.  Raphael is dedicated to helping alleviate any and all illness, injury, pain, suffering, discomfort, imbalance, etc. so that we may be healthy, happy and balanced within body, mind and spirit.Raphael is an Angelic Ally for those who desire freedom from addictions and cravings. Upon our request and invitation he will provide healing platforms to release, heal and transcend addictions and cravings of any kind.  Raphael will guide and inspire us to practice healthy habits that are supportive of our optimum health, happiness and well being. For Energy Healers and those who desire to practice energetic hygiene, Raphael will guide, support and lend healing energy to clear chakras, cut and clear energetic cords, clear the aura of impurities and repair the auric field.  He will provide healing support for any and all aspects of energy healing and energetic hygiene.
 Archangel Raphael will also act as an Angelic Ambassador for Travelers, guiding and protecting those who request his assistance with any aspect of physical travel and/or spiritual journeys. Raphael will also release spirits and clear negative thought forms from our energy and environments.
This is my resin pendant and organza ribbon choker designed to evoke the essence of Raphael. Please click here to visit my Etsy shop and place an order:
 Archangel Michael stands ready to protect and serve all who call upon him for assistance.



He clears the path of obstacles, he gives us strength and courage to carry on during the dark times in our lives. He fills us with hope, inspiration, and faith that the Universe is always on our side. Michael protects against negative or psychic attack and astral debris that can cling to our energy fields.
Michael assists us in transforming our self- limitations, he brings faith and courage as well as the understanding that one is never alone and that all Guardian Angels are emissaries of Michael's sent to watch over and guide us. Some say that Michael was the first Archangel that Spirit created and his name symbolises his position as the right hand of Spirit. It is Michael that moves through us when we seek to right a wrong, protect those who come to us for assistance and support and to help bring greater awareness and light into the world.
This is my resin pendant and organza ribbon choker designed to evoke the essence of Michael. Please click here to visit my Etsy shop and place an order:
I really hope you have enjoyed reading my article. 
Stayed tuned for more detailed discussion about the Goddesses 
Blessings and Light
Serena 
xxx

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

As promised~My Resin Angel Healing Pendants

Here are all the photos of each pendant.
You can read the basic key information about each Archangel and the Goddess Frigga in my previous posts here:

So, here goes!

Chamuel




Ariel


Raphael




Gabriel




Michael




Jophiel






Zadkeil



Goddess Frigga




All these pendants will be available to buy at



Bright Blessings
Serena
xxx