Spring is in the air and so are the latest color trends for 2011!
It is a bit of a mixed bag of tricks, but notably "Honeysuckle" will be the color of the year!
Chalcedony - tourmaline - sapphire - rhodonite - pink amethyst
PINK
Pink is the color of universal love. Pink is a quiet color. Lovers of beauty favour pink. A pink carnation means "I will never forget you".
Pink EnergyPink is a combination of red and white. The quality of energy in pink is determined by how much red is present. White is the potential for fullness, while red helps you to achieve that potential. Pink combines these energies. Shades of deep pink, such as magenta, are effective in neutralizing disorder and violence.
Pink provides feelings of caring, tenderness, self-worth and love, acceptance.
Put some pink in your life when you want:
- calm feelings
- to neutralize disorder
- relaxation
- acceptance, contentment
Pink gemstones can be used to promote love, self-worth, order and protection from violence or aggression. Carry or place pink gemstones around your home or office to stimulate love and beauty.
Wearing Pink
Wear pink when you want to present yourself as a peaceful, calm person who is not threatening. The softer shades are very feminine and darker shades will alleviate feelings of friction.
Flowers and their meanings.....
Honeysuckle"My vines climb to great heights."
March 21 - April 19
Aries
If you are born under the sign of the honeysuckle you are sweet to the senses of others. Meaning, you naturally entice others with your charm and grace. You have a smooth confidence that attracts a wide variety of friends and business partners. Just as bees can't resist the lure of the honeysuckle - people can't resist your energy. You are the first of the flower signs and so you are assertive and a natural leader of the vine. Honeysuckle people are strong and determined, weaving their way through any challenge, and are quite deft at finding innovative solutions.
Poppy"I provide beauty to your senses."
April 20 - May 19
Taurus
If you are a poppy among the zodiac flower signs you love the finer things in life, and you love to share them with other people. You have a flare for design, a good eye for detail, and a knack for putting things together with style. Refinery comes natural to you, and you have a classy way about you that others find alluring. Poppy people are about pleasure: giving and receiving it. You enjoy security and comfort. Those with the flower sign of the poppy are very resilient too, and can weather any storm because of their patience and headstrong nature.
Lavender"My beautiful expanse will inspire you."
May 20 - June 20
Gemini
If you are lavender flower sign you freckle your landscape with beautiful ideas. You love to share these ideas with other people and get more new insights as you do so. You are expansive in your expressions, and you always seem to be able to find your muse. You are amazingly productive, creative and have an active mind. Sometimes you feel pulled in too many directions, but part of the lavender's beauty is that it spreads itself far and wide for all to enjoy.
Acanthus "Look to my petals for your nurturing."
June 21 - July 22
Cancer
Sensitivity is the watchword for acanthus flower signs. You are perceptive, and have high intuition in matters of the heart, and environment. You often react to others (even when they don't speak their feelings, you still know what is going on inside their hearts), and your surroundings. You are warm and sympathetic, and a natural healer too. Acanthus zodiac flower signs are highly influenced by outside forces - especially the pull of the moon. A secure home life, surrounded by friends and family who love you and you love back often help ground you and keep you from falling prey to negative influences.
Sunflower"I will brighten your darkness."
July 23 - August 21
Leo
Sunflower signs are warm, open, and natural leaders. You rise to any occasion with confidence and assurance - you have no doubt that you are the perfect person for any challenge, and you know how to reach to the top. You tend to be the center of attention and others look to you for advice and mentoring. You are a loving, faithful and tender-hearted friend. You are generous and enjoy a wide range of intellectual gifts.
Morning Glory"I bring you clarity."
August 22 - September 22
Virgo
Morning glory zodiac flower signs are thoughtful and reflective. You tend to think and plan first before you take any action. You have a natural eye for detail, and can be very analytical. You love to help people, and often use your organization skills to help others who struggle in "getting their act together.
Rose"I will balance you in my beauty."
September 23 - October 22
Libra
The rose zodiac flower sign exposes the truth in all things. If you have this flower sign you have a unique ability to see the hidden meanings in things and expose the underlying evidence for what it is. You have an eye for classic beauty, and you love to surround yourself with beautiful things too. You are attracted to philosophy, poetry and art. Because you see the beauty and truth in all things, you do not tolerate injustice or cruelty. You are most happy when you are with friends and family - taking a walk and enjoying nature.
Chrysanthemum"My mysteries are forever unfolding."
October 23 - November 21
Scorpio
You have many layers to you, and just as soon as someone thinks they have you identified, you pop out with another blossom of surprises. You like clarity and honesty in all things. In fact, when situations are murky or unhealthy you are the perfect sign to come in and clear the air or heal the situation. You are focused and tend to be serious in your emotions, but you are very intuitive and help others identify areas they need to work on for their own emotional growth. You are active and amorous with no end to suitors.
Narcissus"Escape into my dreamy depth."
November 22 - December 21
Sagittarius
Narcissus zodiac flower signs can be very influential and enjoy sharing their philosophical ideas with others. You are direct, to the point, trustworthy and honest. You are naturally wise, and you also are gifted with good luck. You come on strong, but have a sensitive side you don't share with too many people. You have an active imagination. love to dream the days away.
Carnation"Simplicity is its own reward."
December 22 - January 21
Capricorn
Those with the carnation flower sign are beautifully adept at putting things in order, and organizing. You are strong willed and determined for others to see your point of view. You are a natural leader, and others look to you to lean on. You can be driven and determined and this makes you a strong personality. You are no stranger to hard work, and you like to get things done your way. You like security, particularly if you are building a comfort zone with your own two hands.
Orchid"My uniqueness is my effectiveness."
January 21 - February 19
Aquarius
Those with the zodiac flower sign of the orchid are curious and inventive. You can be contradictory but you know exactly where you are coming from. You have a dreamy persona and people are attracted to your unique, sometimes eccentric ways. You have a different way of looking at the world. You are a natural humanitarian, and love to unravel mysteries. You are also very good at organizing or completing tasks that allow you to establish order.
Water Lily"My roots touch unseen knowledge."
February 20 - March 20
Pisces
Water lily flower signs are perceptive and deeply psychic. Water runs through all the flower signs but especially through yours and this accentuates your intuitive abilities. You are sometimes able to absorb ideas and thoughts of those around you. You can be emotionally swayed by other people's feelings too. Sometimes your emotions can run out of control, but you can turn to your natural creative abilities to help you get grounded. You are a natural artist, dancer, and musician. You are also an excellent communicator, and may be drawn to other
HoneysuckleHoneysuckle is a soft pinkish color with a heavy saturation and a hint of dark coral, while Coral Rose leans towards a Burnt Sienna. Both of these colors will play well coming out of the winter blahs and lighten up our senses and playfulness.
Pink Tourmaline will emerge as the clear winner for Honeysuckle. This is a great and vibrant gemstone that rarely sees its true elegance, Rose quartz will be an alternative and pink rhodochrosite or even a Pink Opal as well as pearl will play an important part this spring in all the fashion colors and Honeysuckle will be no exception.
Other notables could include Nigerian Tourmaline, Sunstone, Carnelian and some darker, more saturated tones of Amber.
It has been though that only angels will have such supple feathers, but did not expect
that wizard accessories are now falling into the mortal world, it is --- feather earrings,
necklaces and hair accessories.The so-called feather earrings subtle and delicate the perfect combination of nature and fashion. Imagine a noble beautiful peacock feather or a long swallow-tailed colourful feather that can be one or a bunch, oval-shaped feathers thin as onion skin, slender-like peel or patchwork mosaic, elegant and eye-dotting, they exude charm.
Feathers are in, for those daring enough to wear them. They are showing up both as part of a neo-hippie trend and as part of a Native-American-inspired trend. For the boldest look, try a large feathered necklace, worn over a plain or fringed black or white blouse. A more subtle effect can be had by wearing a feathered hair pin.
crystals set on a sterling silver base - wear it with confidence!
is rough moss agate - which shows rough crystals - a light hint of moss green with stunning
silver accents!
accents, wooden beads and tiger eye, making this a unique piece of "jewelry art"
and a drop pendant of druzy amethyst, citrine and smokey topaz!
shapes, sizes and color of turquoise a "cowgirls dream" necklace!
just go "wow", this would be one of those pieces of jewelry!
It looks like a Dragonfly lure that was made by a fisherman to catch fish.
"Is it a Dragonfly?"
"It is," she responds. "Dragonfly reminds us of times long ago when Dragons roamed the hills and life was a truly magical experience. There is a story about a powerful and magical Dragon who got tricked into becoming a small and weak insect so that the sorcerer who tricked him then had power over him and made him stay that way."
For the next few moments, Spider Woman plays with the Dragonfly object.
She puts it on the back of her hand, as if to do so would encourage it to fly away.
Suddenly, to my surprise, it does! It flits and flies around her head for about a minute then returns to the back of her hand and once again becomes an inanimate object.
"Dragonfly is to remind us that we are powerful beings, like Dragon, that have been tricked into believing we are nothing more than weak insects. You and I know that no one really tricks any of us into living this life. We all chose our individual and collective paths. But, it is true that most have forgotten they are truly powerful because the sorcerers of this world, who would use their power, don't want them to remember. Dragonfly reminds us that it is time to wake up and shake off the illusion of smallness and weakness and remember our power."
Personally, I love dragonflies and this year I hope to incorporate many of these beautiful winged "power pendants" to my line, whether they be on a necklace or on their own to wear as a brooch or on a silver chain....keep an eye out for these to help you choose and use your "power" wisely.
soft and delicate with striking appeal!
Benefits of Wearing a Therapeutic Pink Tourmaline Necklace
(one of my favourite gemstones that I will be working with extensively in 2011)
Pink Tourmaline balances and empowers women by harmonizing the feminine and masculine aspects within them. It carries the feminine ray, which vitalizes the feminine aspect in all living beings. Pink Tourmaline gives women the power, understanding, and awareness to realize their full potential. It helps them realize how their feminine and masculine natures coexist and interact, and it encourages these aspects to achieve greater harmony.
Feminine and masculine energies are fundamental components of life, and both must be present for life to exist. Like the color rays, feminine and masculine energies have gemstone carriers: Pink Tourmaline carries the female energy, and Green Tourmaline carries the male energy. These gemstones act as energy sources to keep each gender independent and strong.
Pink Tourmaline also has a secondary mission. This is to protect its wearer from harmful external energies, such as electromagnetic radiation, microwaves, and the negative thoughts and emotions of others. It does this by forming a protective shield in the aura of any woman or man who wears it. This protective function is essential to Pink Tourmaline's ability to carry out its primary mission. Pink Tourmaline helps protect a woman from the energies of other people's concepts and attitudes while she is re-evaluating herself, contemplating the changes she wants to make, and taking the steps to make those changes. (Note: Pink Tourmaline also offers this energetic protection to its male wearers.)
Centuries of oppression have led many women to believe that their masculine aspect is wrong; or it has taught them to believe that males in general are wrong, egocentric, and not as strong as they think they are. Yet women consist of both masculine and feminine energies. Therefore, until a woman releases her negative concepts about male energy, she will not be in harmony with herself. Pink Tourmaline helps a woman understand both her male and female aspects and improves communication between them, thereby creating inner and outer harmony.
Pink Tourmaline helps a woman understand and come to peace with her feminine and masculine aspects as it fosters the inner harmony and strength she needs to develop her true feminine power. The feminine energy is creative, visionary, and intuitive. Masculine energy fuels achievement. When these two aspects of a woman's inner being are enhanced, the creative visionary meets the conquering hero. Pink Tourmaline helps a woman blossom into her true potential-with the power to get it done.
Pink Tourmaline's energy dissolves disharmonious energies on all levels of being, in both the physical and subtle bodies. Therefore, its energy dissolves both the causes and effects of disharmonious conditions. Because of its mission regarding women, Pink Tourmaline has particularly strong and beneficial effects on a woman's reproductive system. It offers many effective treatments for ailments associated with women's reproduction, such as uterine cramps and infertility. It can also be used to improve the overall tone of a woman's reproductive organs.
The shield formed by Pink Tourmaline helps protect its wearers from external disharmonious energies. It does not protect them from their own inner disharmonies. If someone already experiences or expresses a certain disharmonious energy, it is difficult to protect that person from external forces of the same disharmony. For example, if you have greed within you, Pink Tourmaline cannot protect you from greed. It can protect you from disharmonies that are foreign to you. When people are protected, they have the freedom to be braver and more adventurous than they would otherwise be. They also have the freedom to think new thoughts and feel new emotions.
When a woman masters both her masculine and feminine aspects, there is nothing she cannot do. She will be limited only by how far she wishes to go. Pink Tourmaline can help women reach this state of strength, confidence, and balance.
Therefore, one of the greatest gifts a man can give himself is to give Rubelle necklace to the woman with whom he is sharing his life. As Pink Tourmaline energy fills the woman's aura, it will also affect his aura. Because the Pink Tourmaline's influence won't be as strong as if he wore it himself, this may help him balance and heal his feminine qualities more easily. Also, the aura of protection created by the Pink Tourmaline around the couple will enable the man to feel safe enough to begin balancing his own masculine and feminine energies.
