❄️ M A G I C C R Y S T A L S ❄️ . . . I don't work with many crystals in my own magical practice. I've always just felt wary of working with things mined from the heart of the Earth when I live so near coal country and have seen the devastation that kind of mining has created. Now, recent reporting by the Guardian has brought human rights concerns for the miners who work in places like Madagascar to the front our minds as well. ❄️ Can't deny the beauty and the power, though. I look forward to the day when some good folks create a fair trade certiying body for crystals, but even then I think we should all use them sparingly. I think if you're drawn to the magic of rocks, making spells with common river stones that you pick up yourself could be a really powerful alternative. ❄️ Until then, enjoy the magic of these freely abundant ice crystals. . . . #magicinthemundane #everydaymagic #commonmagic #folkmagic #environmentalstewards #greenwitch #naturewitch (at Staunton, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7lli8wHo7J/?igshid=wq6aoao4b5hw