Gemstones to Help Summer Sluggishness
The month of August is upon us.
The 8th month of the year, a time for Leo’s and Virgo’s everywhere to celebrate birthdays. In the Northern hemisphere, we are still enjoying the warmest of months. The peak of summer, before the chill air, creeps in. It is a time when we celebrate what we’ve sown, as most summer vegetables are ready to be harvested. The best month for vacationers, as some parts of the world shut down and slow down, to enjoy life!
As I read more about August, it is a fun month throughout the world. A month when the sandwich was born, and we celebrate National holidays such as Rum Day, Dog Day, Cat Day, and yes, even Mosquito Day… no thank you! To me, however, it sounds as though August is the month to stop and enjoy both the big and little things.
However, the long and warm summer days can sometimes leave us feeling lackadaisical… Hot weather slows our thinking as well as our bodies.
If you are feeling sluggish and need a little boost, here are a few of my favorite gemstones to help sluggishness & uplift your mood.
Citrine is the perfect stone to bring bright, uplifting energy into your life. It is reminiscent of a warm sunny day that helps dissolve frayed nerves and blankets your soul with joy and hope. If you feel like you have lost your smile, Citrine will help you to find it, by releasing feelings of anger and destructive tendencies; shining light on the good areas of life that you are grateful for. Once in a positive flow, Citrine will help maintain the energy to stay on course and attract what you desire into your life. These are gemstones to help sluggishness.
Smoky Quartz can help you find your happiness; but first, you must let go of what is holding you back. Sitting with Smokey Quartz will help to detox the heavy darkness inside and bring it to the surface. Shining its magnificent light upon the dark will give you the strength to face the areas in life that need to be dealt with. Its healing vibration will enrich you with uplifting and balancing energy, so you can approach life with a fresh start.
Peridot is the birthstone for August. The cool, green, transparent hues of Peridot, will help you to banish lethargy and exhaustion. It is a powerful cleanser that helps release and neutralize toxins on all levels. It will help you alleviate jealousy, resentment, spite, bitterness, hatred, and greed. A heart chakra stonem it will open your heart to joy and new relationships.
August Facts:
August is named in honor of Augustus Caesar (grandnephew of Julius Caesar).
Flowers:
Gladiolas: Full of heroism and symbolizes strength, victory, and pride.
Crimson Poppy: Symbolizes hope and gratitude.
Full Moon:
August 22, 2021, Sturgeon Moon.
Native Americans named the moon after a species of freshwater fish caught in North America during this time of year. These fish are archaic looking and date back to over 200 million years. Their numbers have been decreasing and are listed as endangered.
Therefore, this month’s full moon reminds us to align our spiritual intention with the strong and resilient sturgeon. They have survived millions of years by adapting and preserving through life’s challenges.
Notable figures born in August:
Neil Armstrong
Annie Oakley
Louis Armstrong
Lucille Ball
