The Elephant's Agape

Intuition, Love, Tarot, Crystals, and Astrology

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There is so much pressure to be perfect in our societies. Have a perfect sleep schedule, have perfect relationships, have a perfect body, have perfect grades, have the perfect job, etc etc etc... But perfection is just an illusion. Nothing is perfect. So, why spend your life striving for the impossible? Our imperfections are what make us beautiful. Our imperfections are what make us human. Mistakes teach us lessons and help us learn. They keep us humble and remind us that we always have tomorrow to try again. And when we do finally reach a goal, isn’t it so much sweeter when we remember all the mistakes we made on the way to get there? Life is full of joys and sorrows. Focusing on perfection makes us blind to all of it. It makes us robotic. Embrace the joys. Embrace the sorrows. Embrace the mistakes and the boredom and the love and the hate. Embrace the imperfections of life, you’ll have more fun in the end😉 #affirmations #perfectionisoverrated #joy #love #healer #imperfectlyperfect https://www.instagram.com/p/CRK0d0xlDzb/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Channel your power 💛💛💛 https://www.instagram.com/p/CRAdLV1Fsmo/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Speak your truth, you’re only hurting yourself by keeping quiet. That inner voice that keeps poking at your heart just might know a thing or two... it’s very very old and very very wise 💙 People may not like it, they may prefer the old you that kept their head low. But your voice deserves to be heard. Honor your voice and speak your truth 🎤🎨🤍 #throatchakra #throatchakrahealing #honoryourvoice #intuition #wisdom #grounding https://www.instagram.com/p/CRAdBVsl1XN/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Roots are good for the soul ❤️🧡 #rootchakra #grounding #ancestors #meditation #treeoflife #chakras #alignment #highestgood https://www.instagram.com/p/CRAc6-WF0Lc/?utm_medium=tumblr

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When you need a source of positivity in your life, citrine is the stone to call on. Usually yellow, orange, or brown, citrine acts like your own personal ray of sunshine. It deflects any negative energies directed at you and grounds any negative energies already attached to you. As a result, citrine is associated with energies of happiness, creativity, alignment, stability, protection, confidence, and personal power. Citrine is especially connected to the solar plexus chakra, the sacral chakra, and the crown chakra, though it can have beneficial influence on all the chakras. It is connected to the Sun and Jupiter and it is associated with the zodiac signs Gemini, Libra, Leo, and Aries. Citrine is also connected to the elements of air, fire, and earth. Historically, this stone has been connected to the energies of Demeter, Sekhmet, and Persephone. Carry citrine in your pocket or meditate with it to bring more positivity into your life. Remember to embrace your inner power and believe in yourself. Chances are, you can do more than you think you can! With love, T.E.A. https://www.thespruce.com/citrine-crystal-in-healing-feng... https://www.charmsoflight.com/citrine-healing-properties #citrine #crystals #metaphysical #love #positivity #creativity #selfconfidence #sunshine #amber #amethyst #gemini #libra #leo #aries https://www.instagram.com/p/CPFHRQ2ncje/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Sodalite is an excellent stone to meditate with when you are feeling lost. Since sodalite is associated with the throat chakra and the third eye chakra, this stone can help you to voice your thoughts with honesty and authenticity. Sodalite is also helpful when you are trying to encourage communication, intuition, creativity, and security in your life. Many carry sodalite as a worry stone in their pockets to deal with issues concerning anxiety and panic attacks. Its calming and steady energy works to comfort any sensitivities and aid one in grounding techniques. One special variety of sodalite is Hackmanite. Hackmanite has a similar appearance to sodalite, but this stone contains sulfur and changes color in the sun. Fittingly, Hackmanite is also referred as the chameleon stone. Hackmanite is strongly connected to the Earth and helps one to find a place of belonging, fend of harassment, and help one adapt to new circumstances with ease. Sodalite is associated with water energy and correlates to the zodiac sign, Sagittarius. Sodalite is also associated with the energies of Hera, Nuit, Dana, Venus, and Sophia. Historically, sodalite has been used to treat illnesses related to gland metabolism, the lymphatic system, hydration, and inflammation. Meditate with sodalite to gain clarity, intuition, and spiritual growth. Let this stone help you learn to trust your inner wisdom and calm your fears. With love, T.E.A. https://www.energymuse.com/sodalite-meaning https://www.crystalvaults.com/crystal-encyclopedia/sodalite/ #sodalite #thirdeye #throatchakra #metaphysical #love #anxiety #positivity #crystals #spirituality #spiritualgrowth #intuition #sagittarius #grounding https://www.instagram.com/p/CO_uGOpHTFR/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Cards: The Ace of Swords (Upright), Nine of Wands (Upright), Ten of Pentacles (Reversed) Song: “With a Little Help From My Friends” The Beatles (https://open.spotify.com/track/2RnPATK99oGOZygnD2GTO6?si=fa3eee4c10f546e3) The Ace of Swords brings news of exciting intellectual endeavors. New opportunities and perspectives are knocking on your door today. Enjoy the feeling of breakthroughs and clarity, you have been working hard for this. This new path, though, will not be a walk in the park. Resilience is a must in order for these endeavors to work. Meditate on any setbacks or challenges you face to gain clarity over the matter. Avoid rash, emotional action and try to keep things even keel. The Nine of Wands portrays the energy of a weary soldier. You’ve fought battle after battle for your goals and, more than likely, you are nearing the point of exhaustion. Persevere through this period and rest up. Take heart and trust your inner self to make wise decisions. It is also important to reevaluate your boundaries today. With energy being so low today, it is essential to choose your people wisely. Hang around people that build you up and support you. Have courage and keep working, you’ll get through this. The Ten of Pentacles (reversed) indicates that material security may be creeping into your self-worth and image. Be careful to limit the effect that finances have on your life and find gratitude within your current circumstances even if times are difficult. Avoid “the grass is greener on the other side” thinking today and keep your eye on your long-term goals. Today is rough, but good things will grow from it if we keep our heads on straight. Trust yourself, count your blessings, and keep putting in the work – today is nothing you can’t handle! With love, T.E.A. #tarot #aceofswords #9ofwands #10ofpentacles #challenges #strength #positivity #love #metaphysical #thebeatles #alittlehelpfrommyfriends https://www.instagram.com/p/CO8qSVOn4wk/?igshid=w6ymccr9t9hj

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The energy of the Oak Tree has been venerated in many cultures throughout time. It is associated with the planets, Jupiter and Mars, as well as the element of water. To many, the oak tree represented power, strength, protection, nobility, generosity,  wisdom, courage, regaining self-confidence, and balancing energies in your body. Oak Tree energy connects well to diamonds and aventurine stones and jives with the vibrational frequency of gold. In the past, the bark of oak tress was used as a medicinal tea to treat diarrhea and dysentery. It was also used to treat hemorrhoids, inflamed gums, wounds, and eczema externally. Although, the oak tree was used in medicinal practice, it seems like the energy had much stronger spiritual roots. The Oak Tree, because of its vast association with many cultures, is also associated with many deities, including, The Dagda, the Green Man, Janus, Diana, Cybele, Hecate, Pan, Zeus, Thor, Perun, Perkunas, Donate, and Taaras. The general theme is that oak tree energy is a life force that you can work with to fortify and nurture you soul. Just like us, the Oak Tree has strong roots, beautiful leaves, and even dark shadowy corners. This beautiful energy is changeable and strong, creating soft spaces for others to rest. Let the energy of the oak tree remind you to find peace in nature. Go outside, walk some trails, and breath in the fresh air. Balance and fortify your soul. Rest under the trees. Know that you are safe and loved. Then, go forward with your day and project this nurturing energy to others. With love, T.E.A. http://www.thegoddesstree.com/trees/Oak.htm https://magickalspot.com/oak-tree-symbolism-meaning/ #oaktree #shepherdtree #positivity #love #strength #balance https://www.instagram.com/p/CO63HKmnJMk/?igshid=1irso14r1sg2p

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The Tiger’s eye crystal speaks directly to your self-image and will. This stone has a powerful energy and will help to stimulate and encourage growth in your life. It is often associated with protection, clarity, empowerment, willpower, grounding, integrity, and rightful use of power. In terms of medicinal use, tigers eye can aid to heal your eyes, your throat, reproductive organs, broken bones, your spine, and relieve toxins. Tiger’s eye comes in four main varieties of color: gold, blue, green, and red. Golden tiger’s eye is connected to the sacral chakra, the solar plexus chakra, the Sun, elemental fire energy, elemental earth energy, and the zodiac sign, Capricorn. Golden tiger’s eye helps to fortify your self-image and help boost motivation. Blue tiger’s eye (falcon’s eye, hawk’s eye) is connected to the third eye chakra, the throat, authoritative energy, elemental earth energy, and sensory abilities (clairvoyance, clairaudience, etc.). Green tiger’s eye (cat’s eye) is connected to the heart chakra and is associated with harmony and security. Finally, red tiger’s eye (ox eye) is connected to the root chakra, elemental fire energy, motivation, inner strength, and courage. When you need an extra vote of confidence in your corner, tiger’s eye is certainly the stone to carry in your pocket. This stone is fantastic for those seeking entrepreneurial endeavors or those experience a shift in career. Know your worth, don’t let anyone tell you otherwise, and trust the process of growth. With love, T.E.A. https://www.charmsoflight.com/tiger-eye-healing-properties https://www.crystalvaults.com/crystal-encyclopedia/tigers-eye/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiger%27s_eye #tigerseye #crystals #capricorn #metaphysical #positivity #love #selfconfidence https://www.instagram.com/p/CO4DJuwnvtI/?igshid=nritgd2fw3pf

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People that have this experience are called high sensing people (HSP), empaths, or clairsentient people. These labels may seem synonymous, but there are actually distinctive characteristics for each.   HSPs take in and process more external stimuli than the average person. This makes them hyper aware of what others may be thinking and feeling. Empaths are very similar to HSPs, however, empaths actually process the external stimuli as if it were happening to them. This difference causes them to feel what others feel. Finally, clairsentient people feel the external stimuli of both the living and the dead. Regardless of the type, experiencing extreme levels of empathy is exhausting. One way to combat burnout is shielding. Shielding is used to block or limit the energy and stimuli taken in. The technique involves visualizing light surrounding either your body or a given spatial boundary around you. This energetic field will filter out negative energy or dampen stimuli you take in. Tiger’s eye, hematite, amethyst, black tourmaline, lapis lazuli, garnet, and aqua aura are excellent crystals to create energetic shields with. You can also shield with physical barriers like veils and bandanas. Mark your shield with a sigil or set your intent before using it and then incorporate the shield into your outfit. Don’t worry, shielding won’t make you stop feeling or unable to empathize altogether. It just gives you a well-needed and well-deserved break from the everyday buzzing that surrounds you. When you feel recharged or simply want to take your shield down, visualize deconstructing the shield, or take it off, and you will be good to go. With love, T.E.A. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-empaths-survival-guide/201804/5-protection-techniques-sensitive-people https://www.aconsciousrethink.com/4140/empath-shielding/ https://otherworldlyoracle.com/empathic-spectrum-shielding/ https://www.ethanlazzerini.com/7-crystals-for-psychic-protection/#:~:text=7%20Powerful%20Crystals%20for%20Psychic%20Protection%201%20Tiger%E2%80%99s,...%206%20Garnet.%20...%207%20Aqua%20Aura. #empath #shielding #crystals #metaphysical #positivity #love #HSP #clairsentience https://www.instagram.com/p/CO1e-x0n0Re/?igshid=1l5r6wos1g8cc

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Peppermint is a versatile, popular herb used in foods, medicines, and cosmetics today. It’s medicinal use dates to Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. In fact, Greek mythology attributes the herb to the nymph, Minthe, who was turned into a plant by Demeter and Persephone after trying to disrupt Persephone’s marriage to Hades. This myth gives the herb both a connection to Hades and the underworld, which makes sense since it was used in funeral rites in Ancient Greece. Today, peppermint is used in teas, foods, tinctures, chest rubs, creams, capsules, and oils. It is a great natural remedy for IBS, nausea, skin conditions, tension headaches, migraines, the common cold, flu symptoms, and hair growth. Peppermint gets its characteristics from the chemicals menthol, menthone, menthyl acetate, 1,8-cineole, limonene, beta-pinene, and beta-caryophyllene. These chemicals also give peppermint mild antimicrobial and antifungal properties. Peppermint is also useful for metaphysical purposes. It is known to enhance the third eye chakra and is associated with prosperity, positivity, protection, healing, sleep, love, psychic intuition, renewal, and dreams. It is connected to the element of air and the planets, Venus and Mercury. It is commonly used in many esoteric practices and has many ties to the Winter Solstice. One interesting use of peppermint is as a floor wash after an argument to clear out negativity and start fresh. With love, T.E.A. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/265214.... https://www.healthline.com/.../benefits-of-peppermint-oil... https://www.moodymoons.com/.../10-magikcal-uses-for.../ https://www.tragicbeautiful.com/.../peppermint-herbal... https://witchipedia.com/book-of-shadows/herblore/mint/ #peppermint #herbology #herbalism #positivity #love #metaphysical https://www.instagram.com/p/COy1KXKHG1d/?igshid=spohwuvk0cic

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The Lepidolite stone is very near and dear to my heart. I can say with surety that it absolutely ranks in my top ten favorite crystals that I’ve come across so far. Lepidolite is a purple, red, or pinkish quartz in the Mica family. It has a high amount of lithium – making it a great tool to battle anxiety – as well as rare elements like cesium and rubidium. Lepidolite helps to draw your focus away from the what ifs and unknowns of the future and instead, helps you to focus on the present. Beyond this, meditating with lepidolite can even help you to recognize destructive patterns in your life and aid you in discovering healthier patterns to add to your life. Lepidolite is connected to the heart chakra, the third eye chakra, and the crown chakra. Also, lepidolite is connected to the zodiac sign, Libra. When you are facing blockages with divine connections or feel disconnected from your intuition, lepidolite can help to rebalance your energy. This is stone is associated with transitions, balance, positivity, self-love, independence, peace, astral travel, and relief from exhaustion. These characteristics of lepidolite also make this crystal an excellent sleep aid. To strengthen the effects and add your flare of color to the mix, you can pair lepidolite with a variety of other crystals, including tourmaline, obsidian, hematite, blue lace agate, tree agate, sodalite, and rose quartz. With love, T.E.A. https://www.energymuse.com/lepidolite-meaning https://geology.com/minerals/lepidolite.shtml https://www.charmsoflight.com/lepidolite-healing-properties https://tinyrituals.co/blogs/tiny-rituals/lepidolite-meaning-healing-properties-everyday-use #lepidolite #crystals #positivevibes #love #metaphysical https://www.instagram.com/p/COt6UKhnNsm/?igshid=2lvcv5hhnjg7

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Cards: Temperance (Reversed), 9 of Cups (Reversed), 2 of Cups Stones: amazonite, chevron amethyst, malachite, blue lace agate, red tiger’s eye, rhyolite, pink coral, and white coral Song: Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears (Celtic Woman) Today’s energy is all about finding balance, slowing down, and embracing support. Temperance reversed indicates that there is a strain between your inner self and your higher self. You are out of balance and it is causing stress in your life. The solution here is slowing down – even if that is the last thing you want to do. Reflect on what could be causing this imbalance and focus on what aspects of your life have contributed to this. Let go of the pressure to embrace superlatives and simply let yourself exist. Put any big decisions on the back burner for now, they will still be there when you are up to the task again. Temperance reversed  could also indicate some conflict in your close circle. Simply say what you need to say and trust that you are capable of saying it without engaging in any ugly energies. Staying quiet today will only make matters worse for you internally. Try and connect to water today and see if that doesn’t help to clear out some stress. Focus on calm bodies of water and find peace in the stillness. The 9 of Cups reversed also indicates some internal conflict today. You may be feeling a dip in self-confidence or your self-worth, but take heart in knowing that this will pass. You could be experiencing disappointments or be feeling let down at the outcome of a dream. Be wary of embracing a pessimistic outlook today. Feeling sorry for yourself and wallowing – even if it’s valid – won’t do you any good. Instead, spend your energy on introspection. Explore why this outcome may be a disappointment to you and allow yourself to count the blessing you do have in your life. Ground yourself in the now and avoid overindulgence. Focus on the long-term outcomes of your decisions today and trust your gut. Finally, the 2 of Cups Upright brings the message that you are not alone. There are some deep connections in your life – either romantic or platonic – that can be pillars of support for you. You are not alone❤️✨ #tarot https://www.instagram.com/p/COqLz9rn6W1/?igshid=1qaqo0zfofn02

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Rhyolite crystals are known for helping one through transformations and changes in life. They are excellent stones to keep around when you are dealing with issues of self-worth and self-expression. Rhyolite will gently guide you towards your true purpose in life and help you remember how to find the joy in your heart. Meditating with this stone will help you to chip away at you self-doubt and allow you to access a more positive mindset. Because they are associated with the heart chakra, rhyolite crystals also help people to balance their emotions and accept unconditional love. Rhyolite is not a birth stone, but it is associated with the zodiac signs: Gemini, Sagittarius, and Aquarius. Also, rhyolite pairs well with other earth element stones like green calcite and tree agate. Let rhyolite stones remind you to enjoy your life and live your truth. You can’t be anyone but yourself, so why not embrace you! Follow your passions and let yourself be creative. Don’t be afraid to dream and don’t be afraid to fail. Life is boring if you only color inside the lines. https://www.energymuse.com/rhyolite-meaning https://www.firemountaingems.com/resources/encyclobeadia/gem-notes/h81r#:~:text=Rhyolite%20Metaphysical%20Properties%20Perceived%20as%20a%20balancing%20stone%2C,progress%20while%20helping%20to%20deal%20calmly%20with%20challenges. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/631348441495972933/ https://www.instagram.com/p/COom9WqnyCY/?igshid=12x56wiaue2qz

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White Tiger energy has been tugging on my heart recently – showing up in dreams, meditations, even the music on the radio. When I find something popping up again and again in my life, I like to do a little research to orient the symbolism a bit and help me understand what that energy might mean. I am by no means an expert, but I thought it would be neat to share what I have found with others in hopes that it may resonate with someone or give someone a message they’ve been looking for. If you find that anything I share is wrong or simply want to share other information I missed, please let me know! I would love to learn and hear your perspective. The white tiger represents the western side of the home and is associated with yin energy. This energy associates with the ideals of courage, protection, dignity, luck, creativity, strength, instinct, willpower, intuition, and uniqueness. It is tied to the autumnal season and has a deep connection to the elements of earth and fire. This energy is fierce and does not bow to the will of others with ease, but it also acts with grace and serenity. The strength of the white tiger is not quiet or loud, it simply is. Unchanging and unapologetic, the white tiger symbolizes authenticity and the act of honoring oneself. When the white tiger shows up in your life, it could indicate a spiritual awakening or spiritual growth. As you learn to honor yourself, the confidence and strength of the white tiger can help to guide you. Reflect on how you acted on instinct without a second thought as a child and try to call back that energy into your life. Embrace your thoughts and give yourself time to grow. Achieving and accomplishing are great aspects of life to focus on, but the yin energy of the white tiger calls you to step back and embrace stillness. Allowing yourself to appreciate the quiet can help you work through the shadows in your heart and strengthen your ability to love yourself and others unconditionally. Listen to the birds sing and watch the trees sway. The world won’t end if you take time for yourself. You are worthy. You are loved. You are strong. Trust yourself. With love, – T.E.A. https://www.instagram.com/p/COjej1sMeuy/?igshid=n6x709ke5su2