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Hello all! Today, we're going to look at something that I stumbled on by chance: a Lachrymatory! What is a Lachrymatory? A Lachrymatory or tear catcher is precisely that, a vessel to catch or keep tears in.. A Brief History ... Lachrymatories go all the way back to ancient Rome and Greece, starting as terracotta vessels that contained oils and perfumes, supposedly where mourners could collect their tears. The word Lachrymatory is derived from the Latin word lacrima  which means tear. Most older Lachrymatories were shaped like a bulb with a long neck and a bulbous base and while terracotta was mostly used to make them, other materials such as glass and other ceramics were also used.  However, there is no concrete evidence from these time periods to support the use of Lachrymatories as tear catchers during this time. Due to so many being found in tombs, the idea of them being used to catch and hold tears was popularised during the  Victorian  era, where des...

Hello all! Let's round off the month with a Moon! ( FULL MOON JUNE 30TH UK ) This Full Moon is in Capricorn ♑️ and is a moon of caution. Emotions will come to the surface quicker than normal but, you need to exercise restraint and temper these emotions so you don't just dive in head first. Ideas, dreams and goals will also suddenly surface but, once again, caution is needed. Sit with these first, understand where they've come from before putting energy into them. Currently in retrograde, we have: - Mercury  - Pluto  Crystals Here are some Crystals to work with during this Full Moon: - Moonstone - Selenite - Malachite - Herkimer Diamond - Merlinite - Sugilite - Azurite - Tangerine Quartz - Amazonite - Fluorite  If you're drawn to any other Crystals during this time, use those too!! Herbs/Incense Below are some herbs/incense for the Full Moon: - Rosemary - Daisies - Frankincense - Cypress - Chamomile - Fir - Tarragon - Valerian  If you have a common househo...

Hello all! I thought I had another day but apparently not! Let's see what this moon brings us! This Moon is in Gemini ♊️ and could be a challenging one. As always with Gemini, there are two sides to everything and you cannot move forward if you're only looking at or acknowledging one side. Even if the other side is difficult and painful. It is also a time to look at things from an intellectual perspective. Take a look at how your mind works and processes things.. Currently in retrograde, we have: - Pluto  Crystals Here are some Crystals for this New Moon: - Moonstone - Rhodochrosite - Shungite - Celestite - Hematite - Tiger's Eye - Ametrine - Fluorite - Citrine - Calcite - Opal If you're drawn to any other Crystals during this time, use those too!! Herbs/Flowers Below are some herbs/flowers for the New Moon: - Marjoram - Lily-Of-The-Valley - Lavender - Chrysanthemum - Dill  - Orchid - Parsley - Lilac - Anise - Azaleas If you have a common household pet, plea...

Hello all! Our blue moon is upon us, let's see what's in store! ( FULL MOON UK MAY 31st ) This Full Moon is in Sagittarius ♐️ and is about transformation and understanding your feelings, which go hand in hand as you cannot achieve your goals and transformation if you don't understand such a fundamental part of yourself. Shadow work (don't look at me like that, I know you've been neglecting it) or even therapy would be a big help in this to help you gain an understanding of why you are who you are and what's blocking you and stopping you from moving forward... Currently in retrograde, we have: - Pluto Crystals Here are some Crystals to work with during this Full Moon: - Moonstone - Rhodochrosite - Clear Quartz - Azurite - Adventurine - Angelite - Citrine - Malachite - Ruby - Jade - Sodalite - Strawberry Quartz  If you're drawn to any other Crystals during this time, use those too!! Herbs/Incense Below are some herb/incense for this Full Moon: - Ch...

Hello all! Nearly missed the moon but not quite.  I have a new phone so bare with me while I navigate it! ( NEW MOON TODAY, UK MAY 16TH ) This New Moon is in Taurus ♉️ and will help aid in several things. One aspect of this moon is looking after yourself, bringing you home to yourself. Listen to your body, let it become one with your mind, attune yourself to yourself. Another aspect is communicating and connecting, not just with yourself but with others as well, especially in social situations, more so when ideas are being shared. But, remember, what builds now, needs patience to grow.. Currently in retrograde,  we have: - Pluto  Crystals Here are some Crystals to work with during this Full Moon: - Moonstone - Rose Quartz - Rhodonite - Hematite  - Kunzite - Selenite - Smokey Quartz - Fluorite - Obsidian  - Citrine - Black Tourmaline - Larvakite - Lepidolite - Lapis Lazuli - Emerald - Topaz - Tiger's Eye If you're drawn to any other Crystals during t...

Hello all! Yes, you read that 1 in the title correctly as we're being blessed with not one but two Full Moons this month! Let's see what the first one brings us...( FULL MOON MAY 1ST UK ) THIS Full Moon is in Scorpio ♏ and is bringing a lot to consider with it. Analyse old patterns, understand them and how they got you to where you are now. Do they still serve you, do they work? Listen to your intuition. Your body already knows the answers, let it guide you forward. All of this will let you get the transformation you need.. Currently in retrograde we have: Nothing apparently... Crystals Here are some Crystals to work with during this Full Moon: - Moonstone/Black Moonstone - Selenite - Smokey Quartz - Amazonite - Obsidian - Lapis Lazuli - Citrine - Jasper - Aquamarine - Red Jasper - Agate - Hematite If you're drawn to any other Crystals during this time, use those too! Herbs/Incense Below are some herbs/incense for the Full Moon: - Basil - Pine - Nettle - Mugwort...