New Beginnings

Hello everyone! Following up from last week’s post on Prince William and Princess Kate’s visit to Singapore, rumours of Kate expecting a baby have been flying around due to her turning down wine for water instead during two of the dinners she attended. Hearing this has reminded me that I must introduce an amazing stone that helps in child-bearing!

Moss Agate Bangle

The Moss Agate is a stone formed in shades of green. The patterns that form resembles moss from a distance, hence the name Moss Agate. It is very commonly used by mid-wives to assist in successful birthing by lessening pain felt by the mother. Aside from that, it also speeds up the recovery process after delivery, and additionally, due to its anti-inflammatory properties, cleanses and boosts the immune system.

Moss Agate Pendant

Known as the Stone of New Beginnings, the Moss Agate enhances concentration, persistence, endurance and success in one's endeavors  Throughout history, the Moss Agate has always been seen the most powerful among all Agates, due to its association as the agate of warriors, and also because it helps to balance emotional energy, such that the wearer can let go of any anger and bitterness. Also considered an abundance stone, it is said to bring about health, riches and friends to the wearer.

Personally, I love the Moss Agate as I have found that it strengthens me, especially in times of stress. It helps me to stimulate new ideas, releases my fears and reduces the stress I face in my daily life.  It is really quite an amazing stone, so be sure to surround yourself with the Moss Agate, especially if you are giving birth soon!

Mandarin Ducks – Love and Harmony

This week marked a very historical week for Singapore: A visit from the British Royal couple, Prince William and his lovely wife, Princess Kate.

Love makes the world go round! And indeed, they are travelling round the World with lots of love.  Everyone is so excited and happy at their presence. With their powerful love energy, we rejoices as one which bring us joy and happiness.

Everyday, we too look forward to such a blissful harmonious energy for our well-being.

Their royal appearance has inspired me to introduce you the most popular LOVE symbol in Feng Shui cure - Rose Quartz Mandarin Ducks!

A pair of Mandarin ducks in rose quartz crystal enhances relationships and harmony. Because rose quartz is a stone of unconditional love and infinite peace, it teaches true essence of love and is potent in attracting love towards you. Thus a pair of Mandarin ducks made from rose quartz crystal may bring additional energy to your feng shui love cure.

For singles, you can use it to attract a love partner. Married couples can also use it to enhance their marriage to promote loyalty and devotion to each other.

Always display your Mandarin ducks in a pair and face the same direction, never have just one duck as it will not work as a happy love symbol.

In symbolic feng shui, there are many other images with great feng shui energy of love such as rose quartz in heart shaped, mystic knots and double happiness.

Generally, they are wonderful gifts for your friends and family members' joyous events like wedding, birthday, house warming,  and even for starting a new job.

Jet (Black Amber)

Today, I would like to introduce Jet, a beautiful black gemstone also known as Black Amber. Formed from fossilized wood, Jet is an organic material that can be polished to produce a waxy, velvety luster. Jet was a very popular gemstone material in the nineteenth century valued greatly by the Romans and Greek, and it remains a classic beauty today, due to its beautiful jet black colour that results from carbon content. In the words of Hermann von Helmholtz, "Black is real sensation, even if it is produced by entire absence of light. The sensation of black is distinctly different from the lack of all sensations."

Jet Black Bangle

In the past, it has been said that Jet was used as a talisman for protection from fears and ghosts etc. Today, it is commonly used for easing pain and bringing grief to the surface to be healed. It is an excellent stone to wear if you are looking to take control of your own life, as it helps the wearer attract and channel energy into the chosen direction. Additionally, it has been said that Jet can help with the cleansing of the liver and kidneys, especially when combined with Amber or Sugilite.

I like how having the Jet around me stabilizes my mood, allowing me to take control of my thoughts and action and feel balanced all round. And really, the natural black colour of the stone just makes Jet jewelry so attractive that I can’t help but want to have it around me always, because really, it goes with anything and everything I wear. Oh and did I mention that the Jet is a money-attracting stone? So functional and so beautiful; I guess sometimes you really can have your cake and eat it too!

今天想介绍给大家一个非常漂亮的黑色宝石。名称为黑琥珀，这种宝石是从化石木形成的，有着丝绒光泽。黑琥珀在十九世纪非常被看好，尤其对罗马和希腊来说，是非常流行的宝石材料。至今黑琥珀凭着它那美丽乌黑的颜色而仍然是一个经典之美。

在很久以前，黑琥珀被用为护身符，保护用者不被鬼或恐惧困扰。现在，它通常被用于缓解疼痛和愈合悲痛。如果你正想采取行动控制自己的生活，就应该尝试把黑琥珀带在身上，因为它有助于用者通道精力投入到正确的方向。此外，它也可以帮助洁净肝脏和肾脏。

Jet Black Bangle

有着黑琥珀在身上，我能感觉到心情稳定，也能轻易控制我的思想和行动。这天然黑颜色的石头是我非常喜欢的宝石之一，因为它的颜色使配搭易如反掌。不仅如此，它也是一个能吸引钱的石头。有着那么多的用途，黑琥珀可说真的是一个多功能的宝！