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‘Tis the season to give your abundance chakra a good old spin, and get into the groove of giving and receiving L.O.V.E. So we’ve compiled a selection of suitably high vibe offerings – a.k.a. symbols of your gratitude and affection – for Her, for Him and for the Home.
At this time of year it’s also good to remember, in the words of Ms Marianne Williamson, “As a child of God, you are inwardly abundant. External abundance is simply a reflection of who and what you are…”
Happy Holidays, Numis!
Serpent nail ring, $302.50, Bijules. In kundalini yoga, the feminine shakti, or corporeal energy, is often depicted as a coiled serpent sleeping at the base of the spine, waiting to be awakened.
Magic healing sweater, €350, Yarnlight Collective. Tests have shown that after only 30 minutes of wearing a Yarnlight Collective sweater, their energy field was greatly improved, energy levels increased and stress levels decreased, as if they had received energy healing.
Angel Balm, £52.50, Alexandra Soveral at Celestine Eleven. Containing Sunflower Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Cocoa Butter, Avocado Oil, Castor Oil, Beeswax, Geranium Essential Oil, Rosemary Extract, this cleanser stimulates the lymph for an angelic effect.
Black Out feather earrings, $40, The Feather Junkie. In Native American tradition, feathers are a symbol relating to ascension and evolution to a higher spiritual plane.
Ganesh Rash Guard, $185, Mara Hoffman. Ganesha is widely revered as the remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences and the deva of intellect and wisdom. As the god of beginnings, he is honoured at the start of rituals and ceremonies.
Lakshmi Fragrance Oil, $30, The Goddess Line. Lakshmi is the Hindu goddess of wealth, prosperity (both material and spiritual), fortune, and the embodiment of beauty. She is said to bring good luck and is believed to protect her devotees from all kinds of misery and money-related sorrows.
Asteroid Box Bracelet, £145, Only Child London. Titanium quartz crystals enliven all the chakras, clearing the pathway for the vital life force to flow. Wearing one can make one feel grounded, centred and energised. These crystals help to dispel sorrow by replacing it with joy, and stimulating humor and relaxation.
Beyond Beyond t-shirt, £92.56, Lulu & Co. Be.yond / preposition / outside the understanding, limits, or reach of; past.
Merv The Unicorn necklace, $428, Rashida Jones for Dannijo. The Unicorn is a symbol of magic, miracles, purity, innocence and enchantment. In Chinese tradition, the Unicorn is an auspicious and perfect spiritual beast which appears when sages are born.
Hamsa iPhone case, £30, iamVibes. Believed to offer defence against the Evil Eye, the Hamsa has been recognized and used as a sign of protection in many societies throughout history.
Patchouli 24 fragrance, $160, Le Labo. Patchouli, the “scent of the 1960s”, has been given an intoxicating upgrade by the stylish NYC perfume house.
The Wheel of Time by Carlos Castaneda, £11, Celestine Eleven. Field notes by the author on his time spent with Yaqui Indian spiritual leader don Juan Matus, detailing his knowledge and experiences with mind-altering plants
Dare to go D.E.E.P. t-shirt, $30, Turntable Lab. D.A.R.E. is a police officer-led series of classroom lessons that teaches children from kindergarten through 12th grade how to resist peer pressure and live productive drug and violence-free lives.
Native American Style Elk Hide Frame Hand Drum, $135, Shamans Market. Hand-held, Native American Inspired hoop drums are used for drum circles, shamanic healing, meditation, and personal or ceremonial rituals.
Matte Onyx Reflections Mala, $185, Satya Jewelry. A Mala consists of 108 beads, which are counted to aid focus during meditation practise.
Manduka Pro 71-inch yoga mat, $90-130, Manly Yoga Mats. Bro.ga / noun / Yoga, but for bros.
Vial of the Night pendulum necklace, £95, Only Child London. A pendulum suspended on a chain is sometimes used in divination and dowsing. The user first determines which direction (left-right, up-down) will indicate “yes” and which “no” before proceeding to ask the pendulum specific questions, or else another person may pose questions to the person holding the pendulum.
Akal Groove by Amanbir Singh, $11, CD Baby. Akal means ‘never ending’ and Groove is the celebration of spirit. Akal Groove bridges the space of celebration and dance to the sacred sound current of mantra and prayer used in Kundalini Yoga.
Crystal geode bookends, $80, Maniamania. Geodes are more about reminding one of a feeling than about healing, and can assist in something as simple as remembering to smile.
Brass ball incense holder, $8, Spartan. Incense is used for a variety of purposes, including the ceremonies of all the main religions, to overcome bad smells, repel insects, spirituality, aromatherapy, meditation and for simple pleasure.
Qori Inti Copal hydrosol clearing spray, $20.99, Shaman’s Market. Hydrosol clearing sprays are used to clear, protect and purify a space before a meditation or spiritual ceremony.
Plants & Planets 2014 calendar, $30, The Wild Unknown. The Wild Unknown is founded on the belief that there is a place of wonder, gentle beauty, and clarity within each of us. And the more we visit that side of ourselves, the more it grows.
Kundalini sheepskin, $68, Raise Your Kundalini. Yogi Bhajan recommended the sheepskin for meditation, as it created an insulation between the yogi and the magnetic pull of the Earth.
2-day Sacred Fan making workshop, $200, Made in Prayer. Feather fans are used ceremonially with sacred herbs to purify and help prayers ascend to Great Spirit.
Smokey Quartz soap, $29, Maniamania. Smoky quartz is a very protective and grounding stone, bringing physical and psychic protection. It is also an excellent stone for protection from negative energy. (nb. this is a soap, not an actual smokey quartz)
Neon dreamcatcher, Made to Order, Savannah King. In Native American tradition, dreams are messages sent to humans while they sleep by sacred spirits. Good dreams reach the sleeper through the hole in the dreamcatcher. Bad dreams are trapped in the tail to be disolved with the first light.
Spider web on glass, $45, ABC Home. Common keywords for the spider spirit animal or totem are:Patience, Receptivity, Feminine energy, Creativity, Weaver of life’s fate and the Shadow self, or darker aspects of life or personality.
