Between

There is a magic that exists as the gossamer layers of summer disappear and the leaves slip their green for autumnal splendor.  

 
A stillness settles over my home, wrapping me in tranquility and thoughtfulness.  A warm, cozy blanket for which I am reluctant to leave.  The Hermit has taken hold and will reign until spring blossoms peek out of my garden beds. 

The Resting Hill by Cory Godbey

Time to return to my hearth, renew my friendships with favorite authors, savor the tastes of my bountiful harvest, and look to my heart for healing and rejuvenation.  I will stay in this Between for as long as I am able, breathing in the quiet joy that fills my home and makes me linger...until Nature decides which season she will wear next.  

~Jessica

Giveaway - Red Aventurine Prayer Beads

It's the most wonderful time of the year!  No not Christmas...

Giveaway Time!

Enter for a chance to win these Red Aventurine Prayer Beads 
handcrafted by Crowning Elements

Red Aventurine Witch's Beads/Prayer Beads

Don’t remember how many times you have spoken your quatrain? Are you tired of losing count of your meditation chant? That is where my Witch’s Beads can help.

Witch’s Beads are great for ritual chanting, spell work, meditation, and astral travel. The strand consists of 3 sections of 9 beads totaling 27 beads. The number 27 is not random. It’s a variation on the very magickal number “3”. The strand is finished with a handmade nylon tassel. Each strand is hand knotted using nylon thread for strength and flexibility.

Constructed with red aventurine beads, silver plated beads, and black nylon thread. These are natural stones, small imperfections may exist.

Stone Properties~

“Aventurine reinforces leadership qualities and decisiveness. It promotes compassion and empathy and encourages perseverance. It stabilizes one's state of mind, stimulates perception, and enhances creativity. Aventurine sees alternatives and possibilities, especially those presented by other people. This stone brings together the intellectual and emotional bodies. Aventurine calms anger and irritation. It stimulates emotional recovery and enables living within one’s own heart.” The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall

Measurements~

Overall: 10-1/2 inches
Aventurine Beads: 10 mm
Each set of witch’s beads come with a black velvet bag.

Valued at $36.00

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Randomly Selected Winner announced here on my blog
October 22, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. mst

Congratulations Christie S!  
Please contact me at crowningelements@yahoo.com
before 11/8/2012
(I have also emailed you as well!) 

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Winner has one week to claim prize.  
If not claimed within allotted time period, a new winner will be selected.

Best of luck!

Jessica 

Albuquerque Pagan Pride Day

Crowning Elements & Touch of the Goddess will be at the

Albuquerque Pagan Pride Day Celebration on September 30th!  

Come check out our newest creations!

 This year's theme is Harvest Fantasy.  Join us as we celebrate Autumn!

Albuquerque Pagan Pride Day

September 30, 2012

9:30 a.m - 5:00 p.m.

Bataan Park

(Lomas & Carlisle)

More info HERE

We had such a great time at last years event.  

Hope to see you there!

Pagan Pride Day 2011

 ~ Jessica

Blessed Litha

Today is the Summer Solstice...the longest day of the year!  Let us celebrate the abundant Earth and Nature in full bloom.  

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One legend holds that, at twilight on Litha Eve, the door to the Middle Kingdom opens and those who seek it may come and go freely. 

Sleeping Beauty by Daniela Illing www.baerb.de

The trooping faeries are on the move!  Welcome them into your home and garden by leaving offerings of honey, bread, or milk.  They also love sparkly stones...so set out some labradorite, moonstone, or quartz.  *Be fore warned some faeries like to cause mischief!

In Fairy Land: An Elfin Dance by Richard Doyle

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Litha is also an excellent time for rites of divination...so get those pendulums out and have fun!!

Brightest Blessings,

Jessica

You can learn more about Litha here.

Blessed Beltane

The Wheel turns and we are once again back at Beltane.  The flowers are blooming, the bees are buzzing, and warmer days are spread out before us like molten honey.  I love the since of anticipation that comes with this time of year...something wonderful is just around the corner.

by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law

One of my favorite things to do is to decorate the trees in my yard with satin ribbons.  I use different colors and lengths, placing them randomly amongst the branches.  I love how the wind makes them dance and sway to the music of nature. 

My apple tree all beribboned!

And speaking of music...this song is always in my head during the month of May.  (Yes, my musical theater roots are showing...I love Camelot!)

Don't forget today is a "Trooping" day as well.  Faeries will be on the move!  If you would like to entice them into your home and garden (be for warned...not all faeries are helpful and nice) set out some cream, honey, or bread as an offering.  Faeries also love shiny stones like labradorite, quartz, and moonstone!

by Stephanie Pui-Mun La

Today is a great day to stop and smell the roses and give thanks to the Earth as she awakens from her long winter nap!
Brightest Blessings,
Jessica

You can find more info about this pagan holiday HERE.

Happy Ostara

Time once again to welcome Spring!  Which means...

My Plum Tree will soon be bursting 

with delicate pink blossoms.

Hot air balloons become my morning wake up call.

I switch out my dishes.

And I celebrate Ostara!

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Curious about this pagan holiday?  Find out more here.

I am also looking forward to longer days, more sunshine, burst of color in New Mexico's brown landscape, and reconnecting with friends and neighbors as we emerge from our winter hibernation. 

I hope you have a happy and blessed Ostara!

Jessica

Forgiveness...

Forgive and let your heart take flight!

Release old anger, hurt, betrayal, disappointment, and resentment.  Take the first step to forgive yourself and others.  Not only will you feel better, but releasing all these negative emotions will create a void for happiness and joy to rush in. 

I know this is not an easy process nor a quick one.  Forgiveness takes time and nurturing and most importantly practice.  But don't be surprised when forgiveness seems to strike out of no where, it can bring you to your knees and send your heart soaring through the Universe. 

Today forgiveness...tomorrow JOY!

Jessica

New Treasury: White Agate & Dyed Howlite Sterling Silver Pendulum Necklace

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