The Crystals and Beyond Podcast

Aligning Herbs to Venus Energy on St Valentine's Day

This discussion explores the magical properties of herbs associated with the planet Venus, particularly those aligned on Valentine's Day. It explains how aligning herbs with Venus's energy of love and beauty can amplify their effects, focusing on specific herbs like mistletoe, sage, and jasmine. The discussion suggests various ways to incorporate these herbs into rituals or daily life to enhance romantic relationships and personal well-being, such as creating love potions, ritual baths, or herbal teas. Ultimately, it promotes the use of these herbs to harness Venusian energy for a more magical and meaningful Valentine's Day celebration.
 
The podcast has a blog post: Aligning Herbal energy to Venus on St Valentine’s Day

The Green Dragon of the Feb Snow Moon

The discussion explores the legend of a Green Dragon, a symbol of personal growth and transformation, whose power is strongest during February's Snow Moon. It describes the dragon's attributes, including fostering wisdom, overcoming challenges, and nurturing ambition. The legend encourages readers to connect with the dragon's energy to unlock their potential for self-improvement and achieve their aspirations. The dragon is presented as a guide for personal development, encouraging both individual growth and collaborative efforts. Ultimately, the hosts find the dragon  promotes self-reflection and the pursuit of one's full potential.
The podcast has an accompanying blog: The Legendary Green Dragon of the Snow Moon

Ceres - Dwarf Planet of Care and Nurture

The Discusion explores the dwarf planet Ceres, examining its astrological and mythological significance alongside its metaphysical properties. It details Ceres's symbolism as a nurturing and life-giving force, representing growth cycles, self-care, and the balance between giving and receiving. The discussion dives further,  suggesting that meditating on Ceres can promote personal growth and healing, fostering introspection and a deeper connection with nature. Finally, the hosts connect Ceres's influence to collective consciousness, highlighting the importance of harmony between individual aspirations and societal needs.
The podcast has an accompanying blog post:  Ceres -Dwarf Planet of Care and Nurture 

The Magical Uses of Sage

The discussion explores the various uses and properties of common sage (Salvia officinalis). The hosts discuss its magical uses in rituals, its healing properties for physical and emotional well-being, and its significance in different cultures and spiritual practices.They also details the association of sage with the Crown Chakra, the colour violet, certain angels, and the goddess Hestia. The discussion emphasizes the herb's grounding and balancing properties, highlighting its use in Feng Shui and its connection to the Taurus zodiac sign. Finally, it delves into the lore and legends surrounding sage, from its ancient Egyptian origins to its use in modern spellcasting.
The podcast has an accompanying entry in the Master's Grimoire of Magical Herbs

Celestial Aligned Herbs - Enhancing Herbal Energy

This podcast explores the practice of aligning herbs with planetary energies to enhance their magical properties. It details a ritualistic process for achieving this celestial alignment, focusing on how each planet’s unique energy – such as the Sun’s vitality or the Moon’s intuition – can amplify a herb's effectiveness in various rituals. The hosts discuss the specific properties associated with each planet (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Ceres, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, Haumea, Makemake, Eris, Gonggong,  Quaoar and Sedna) and suggests how these energies can be harnessed for personal growth and transformation. The overall aim is to demonstrate how this ancient practice combines herbalism with astrology for spiritual and wellness purposes.
The podcast has an accompanying blog.
Celestial Aligned Herbs – Enhancing Herbal Energy For Health and Wellness
 
 

Saturn - Planet of Strength through Adversity

The hosts today explore the metaphysical significance of Saturn, describing its astrological and alchemical associations. They highlight Saturn's role in fostering discipline, responsibility, and karmic balance, viewing challenges as opportunities for growth and spiritual maturation. The planet's influence on time, cycles, and introspection is discussed, emphasizing the importance of resilience and self-awareness. Finally, the hosts discover that connecting with Saturn's energy can ground individuals and support their spiritual development.
The podcast has an accompanying blog post:  Saturn Planet of Strength through Adversity 

Angelica Meaning, Healing, and Magical Uses

The podcast today explores the history, healing properties, and magical uses of Angelica, a tall perennial herb native to the Northern Hemisphere. The text discusses Angelica's physical and spiritual healing benefits, its association with angels and specific goddesses, and its applications in various magical practices such as banishing negativity, divination, and meditation. It also delves into the herb's cultural significance, including its use in traditional medicine, food, and rituals across different cultures.
The podcast has an accompanying entry in the Grimoire of Magical Herbs:
Angelica Meaning, Healing, and Magical Uses

Mars - Planet of Action and Passion

The discussion explores the metaphysical interpretations of Mars, encompassing astrological, mythological, and symbolic perspectives. It highlights Mars as the planet of action and passion, associated with energy, ambition, and assertiveness, but also conflict. The discussioin connects Mars to masculinity and yang energy, linking it to specific crystals and chakras in spiritual practices. Further associations are made with alchemy and tarot, emphasising transformation and change. Finally, the hosts touch upon speculative extraterrestrial connections to the planet.
The podcast has an accompanying blog post:  Mars - Planet of Action and Passion