Spiritual – Artful Gems

Blue Zircon

Posted on November 30, 2019November 30, 2019 by Artful Gems

The ZIRCON is one of December’s alternate birthstones. It is found in blue, red, yellow, orange, brown, and green colors. Zircon crystals grow in many different types of rocks and possess a range of optical and physical properties. Zircon is widely found on Earth. The colorless form, called “Matara” zircon after a city in Sri Lanka Read More

Beginner Yoga

Posted on August 14, 2019August 14, 2019 by Artful Gems

23 years ago, I became very interested in yoga. I was surrounded by many family members who practiced and I wanted to learn. I even had a brother in law who was a Gurugi. He exuded calm, love, peace, all the qualities I wished to embody. Here he is in this picture. His sister, my Read More

Emerald Green

Posted on May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 by Artful Gems

The Emerald is one of the most beautiful green stones in Nature!!! It is the birthstone of Taurus, April 20 – May 20, and the anniversary gemstone for the 20th, 35th, and 55th year of marriage. Emerald’s Symbolism The Emerald is a symbol of love and is associated with Venus, the goddess of love in Read More

The Power of the Hamsa

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Artful Gems

Hamsa All is Well Today I wanted to write a quick post. I’ll write these once in a while and talk about a symbol or a culture, or just a quick motivation. I began the blog and planned to continue adding to the Cultures and Symbols page, but honestly, it has been hard to keep Read More

Love and the Chakras

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Artful Gems

All You Need Is Love Chakras are the major energy centers of the body. They run from the base of the spine to the crown of the head. The word chakra is Sanskrit for wheel चक्र and it is the perfect word because chakras carry information about our spiritual, emotional, and physical state through the body. When any one Read More

The Four Elements

Posted on August 27, 2018August 27, 2018 by Artful Gems

Pre-Socratic, Greek philosopher Empedocles said All matter is made up of four elements: water, earth, air and fire. He stated that they represented the realms of the cosmos wherein all things exist and whereof all things consist. He called them the four roots. Later, Aristotle added a fifth element, ether also known as quintessence. Elements and Cultures The elements are relative to the culture and tradition of a people. In Hinduism, Read More