Fellow Weavers,

I had to write this newsletter; I simply had no choice!

Here’s how the Story goes:

We all know a Mercury retrograde in Leo started on the 17th, and a new Moon in the sign of Leo is on the 24th of July . This is no ordinary Mercury retrograde - it's on track to be one that you should work with to awaken your higher consciousness. It will be life-altering. This new moon is not lighthearted ( just setting your intentions for new beginnings over the next month ) - but one that you set intentions that will slowly manifest over the next year.

How do I know this?

Well, it's simple. An old back wound resurfaced ,forcing me to take it easy - not something I am well trained in doing !! While pondering my life and feeling very sorry for myself, I decided to connect with one of my teachers, and lo and behold, the message became clear. First of all, the Universe forced me to slow down so I could hear - and listen !! Really listen and connect with my inner voice.

Mercury, the messenger of the Gods, when in retrograde, becomes “ the trickster“. It meddles with communication, resurfaces past lessons and forces you to look deep within your soul. It asks you the following.

“ What must I shift, change, revise and revisit so that I can remove self-sabotaging blocks that hold me back from who I truly am. What is my super power - my shining light - my unique essence - that I bring to this world?” This is not based on your ego, but based on your soul's mission in this lifetime.

What makes this even more cosmic, powerful, and life-altering is the configuration of all the other planets over the coming week and weekend. There is Saturn conjunct Neptune, with the powerful planet of Pluto forming the trilogy. This creates a portal of energy through which you can shift your consciousness. Added to which Saturn is in the sign of Aries !! If that's not enough, add a black moon, Vesta, and Lilith to the mix, and you have got a take-no-prisoners weekend. This cosmic energy will open doorways through which you can enter. Past patterns will arise, and old emotions will resurface. You have no choice but to make time to reflect.

This is a portal of energy where you should stop looking backwards and rather create a new page in your life. One in which you can journal new ideas, new habits and new relationships that you will set in motion. Goals that you will slowly manifest over the next 12 months. Stop looking backwards - it takes energy. Stop listening to the news and negative media. That is the reality in which we live, but not the bubble we create for ourselves. If we understood how truly powerful we were, life on Planet Earth would most certainly change for the better.

Focus your life force on the following over the next days:

What does my Soul want to do? What do I want to build for the long term? What brings me joy?

Now let's get to the point of why I had to write this newsletter:

On Friday the 18th, the day after Mercury retrograde began, a crystal traveller approached us. He was from the Congo - and had the usual stuff - malachite, citrine, shuttuckite, etc, but amongst the treasures in a small box was fish tail selenite - from Africa. I loved it. Strong yet mystical, its surface slightly shattered but one that had forged and healed, and an effervescence to it that begged you to hold it close and work with its hidden messages. It felt like a key that would unlock your inner child and work with long-forgotten dreams. I bought it and placed it in our sanctuary, allowing its energies to relax and take respite from a long journey. I planned to leave it there for a while. The day after, my back decided to incapacitate me and teach me a valuable lesson. One that I tell everyone else to do!

Stop !! Retreat !!
Listen to the magic of the Universe - and the gifts it sends you.

I realise that these crystals arrived at the right time, just before a Mercury retrograde that is quintessential to a major shift. One that forces us to unlock our be-ing to become the highest and best spiritual be-ing we can. And these few pieces of fish tail selenite are here to help those who feel its call. As you know, we at Crystal Spirits believe in the power of the mineral kingdom. The vibrations of the mineral kingdom help us beyond understanding and connect us with a like-minded community of Earth-keepers - and light-workers.

So here’s a little bit more about fish tail selenite - see if it resonates with you.

Fishtail Selenite Quartz Crystal -Africa

Fish tail selenite enhances clarity of mind by opening the Crown and higher Crown chakras. This allows you to access angelic consciousness and guidance from the spiritual realms. It illuminates your higher self and helps you connect with this powerful energy. Use it to expand awareness of self and surroundings. Let it assist you in resolving life's issues, as you slowly work towards enlightenment.

Fishtail selenite quartz will guide you towards a new version of yourself . As you work through new opportunities or transitions, this crystal illuminates your higher consciousness and connects with the energy of the divine. It lights the way !!

Fish tail Selenite quartz is a go-to stone for many healers and energy workers. It’s a favourite among Reiki practitioners because it purifies energies and brings light to darkness. It’s also a stone of attunement. Think of this crystal as your own “ soul lantern “ - projecting light into darkness and helping you move on your spiritual path with ease and grace.

You can use this crystal for ritual work, healing modalities, meditations and astral travel. It can be used as a powerful wand and as a master crystal to programme and connect with all of those angelic and spiritual beings in worlds and realms beyond our understanding..

Only smudge this crystal with incense or lavender smudge bundles - recharge with the moon phases by placing it on a window ledge. You can also charge it on selenite wands from Morocco and, or amplify its energy with mica shards.

Please note this is not a crystal to programme for manifesting abundance on the psychical plane - that is for clear quartz. This crystal can be programmed for soul enlightenment and spiritual clarity. It helps you work towards a new version of yourself by realigning you to joy and your true soul's journey here on Mother Earth.