Namaste ~ Sleeping Gypsy ~ 2.0 !

Namaste ~ Sleeping GypsyIf you’ve been out to the Market and made a visit to my little store – Namaste ~ Sleeping Gypsy – you will have seen some changes that are hard to ignore! But it’s all good! Let me fill you in…

We have been out at the Daytona Flea Market for 11 years now. We stumbled upon our original store front completely from one part good vibes, one part determination and one part good luck. We settled in and spent many good years at B South 31 & 33. But, as the years rolled by, we began to experience some physical changes with the space. The original roof leaks were becoming more and more of an issue and we managed that well at the time.  But what was increasingly troubling was the state of the flooring in the store. It was literally rotting out, and anyone who has been frequenting our space over the years can attest to that.  (Think roadside fun house and you will have a good idea! ) It was becoming a hazard, for sure! So, after much thought and prayer, we decided to move…but not too far! We moved our operation just across the hallway to B South 36! We decided also to downsize to a single spot instead of a double, for a few reasons: we wanted to be as close to our old spot as possible so that our customers could still find us. But, the most important reason was to be able to keep our prices as low as possible. With the economy being the mess that it has become, everyone has (and is!) experienced a pinch in the pocket. We didn’t want to have to raise our prices! So, instead, we made the changes necessary to keep the lowest prices on the highest quality goods that we could offer to our loyal customers and friends. It is a big change, but not so much. We are still working on settling in and tweaking details day by day, but soon we will be all situated and polished and glowing like a bright shining star! So, please…bear with us…

In the meantime, here are some minor changes that you might wish to take note of…

I am still offering my hand made earrings like always. There are bracelets there, as well. But the prayer beads, malas, Buddha necklaces, gemstone necklaces and pendulums will be offered on my Etsy store for now. The prices are still the same and the shipping is free! Feel free to head over there at *NamasteBeadWorkz* and check it out to see if there is anything that tickles your fancy! If you are local and/or planning on visiting the area, I can bring whatever you are interested in out to the store so that you can see it and in person without having to deal with online shopping, if that option is more practical or appealing to you. Just message me, text me or call me and let me know what you wish to see and we can make arrangements to connect easily out at the store. Easy peasy!

Also, I am still carrying everything that I had in-store by way of incense, dream catchers, sun catchers, hand made earrings, bracelets, tote bags, smudges, resins and burners, but with some minor changes. The big expensive burners will be sold out and no longer available except by special order. They will be replaced with smaller and more versatile burners that are much more practical and budget friendly. I will no longer be carrying sarongs, as there is no room for them. We still have and offer all the incense we carried before the move – a full line of WildBerry, Satya Nag Champa, Hem, Kamini,  and some Ramakrishnananda resins from Prabuji’s Gifts. And, as always, we can do any special order that you need. Just let us know and we will see what we can do to get you the best deal on things that are hard to find but make you happy!

In the meantime, we are standing strong and refusing to let minor issues set us back. It’s the little things in life that are the most meaningful and by keeping things simple and positive, we can weather any storm…big or small. With that being said…

…we wish you a most beautiful day and a happy start to the fall season!

Until next time…

…Namaste!

Gemstones for Life!

Gemstones for Life!Do you ever feel strongly drawn to a particular gemstone and not sure why? Maybe it is trying to tell you something…but what could it be? Early on, I came of the mind that we should let the stones tell us what we need, instead of hunting and searching for what we think that we need. Sometimes our intuition can be foggy or clouded by issues  of life and such, so listening to the stones may be more helpful for us, than to spend hours or even days looking for the answers, when all we need to do is to let go and listen. Much easier, in my humble opinion.

This is just a small sample of some of the more common gemstones that we run into and have easy access to in our day to day life. But there are a lot of resources out there that can cover much more and in a much wider and a more specific way. Please do your own research by way of the internet, local library, Amazon or other book resources, local collectors or lapidary societies and groups. One of the best books that I have ever read regarding gemstone meanings and properties is “Love is in the Earth” by Melody. Pricy…but so worth it. As always, take what you find with a grain of salt and make sure that if you have any physical or psychological issues, always make sure to seek help from a qualified health care practitioner.

Remember…where stones are concerned…size is not the important. In my experience, the smaller specimens are the most powerful overall. The big fancy expensive ones are nice. But it’s the little guys that have the most power…the most energy for what we need by way of healing. In my personal experience, the most powerful gemstone friends are the little hidden gems that we wander across and find without even really looking. They can be the little stones we find on a walk or without looking…sometimes being within reach for many months or years…like the beauty we may find laying right in our own driveway. These are the ones that make themselves known to us when we least expect it, hiding in plain sight and there when we need them the most. Personally, I prefer tumble stones, small points and beads. With an open mind and perspective, you will know them and recognize them when you meet them.

So, without further ado, here are some insights into the properties of gemstones that may help to enlighten and inform.  I will be updating this post as new information becomes available, so stay tuned and check back often!

AGATE:  stability and grounding. All chakras – depending on the colour vibration.

AMAZONITE: communication and self-discovery. Throat chakra.

AMETHYST: peace, stability, and spiritual awareness. Crown chakra.

AQUAMARINE: communication and promotes courage. Throat chakra.

AVENTURINE: good luck and abundance. Heart chakra.

BLACK ONYX: protection and grounding. Root chakra.

BLOODSTONE: courage and helps with physical healing. Heart chakra.

CALCITE: mental clarity and emotional balance. All chakras – depending on the colour vibration.

CARNELIAN: motivation and courage. Root chakra.

CHRISOPRASE: – happiness and good fortune. Throat chakra.

CITRINE: abundance and success. Navel chakra.

DIAMOND:  eternal love and enhances clarity of thought. Heart and crown chakra.

EMERALD: love and healing. Heart chakra.

FLUORITE: clarity and stability. Heart and third eye chakra.

GARNET: success and good health. Root chakra.

HEMATITE:  protection and grounding. Root chakra.

HOWLITE: relaxation and stress relief. All chakras – depending on the colour vibration.

IOLITE:  intuition and self-awareness. Throat and third eye chakra.

JADE: healing and prosperity.  Heart chakra.

JASPER: protection and stability. All chakras – depending on the colour vibration.

KYANITE: communication and clarity. Throat chakra.

LABRADORITE: also known as the “Wizard’s Stone”. Intuition. All chakras.

LAPIS LAZULI: enhances wisdom and self-awareness. Throat chakra.

MALACHITE: transformation and protection. Heart chakra.

MOONSTONE: emotional balance and intuition. Heart, third eye and crown chakra.

ONYX: protection and grounding. Root chakra.

OPAL: creativity and expression. Crown chakra.

OPALITE: protection and invisibility. Crown chakra.

PERIDOT: prosperity and happiness. Heart chakra.

PYRITE: abundance and success. Root chakra.

QUARTZ: amplifies energy and enhances intention. Amplifies whatever stone it is paired with. All chakras.

ROSE QUARTZ: love and emotional healing. Love and friendship. Heart chakra.

RUBY: passion and vitality. Root chakra.

SAPPHIRE: truth and wisdom. All chakras – depending on the colour vibration.

SELINITE: clarity and peace. Crown chakra.

SMOKY QUARTZ: grounding and protection. Sexual. Root chakra.

SODALITE: communication and self-expression. Throat chakra.

SUNSTONE: positivity and joy. Sacral chakra.

SUPER 7:  aka “Melody Stone”. Enhances psychic abilities, promote spiritual growth and facilitate personal empowerment. Third eye and crown chakra.

TIGER’S EYE: protection and good luck. All chakras – depending on colour vibration. Root and sacral chakra.

TOPAZ: creativity and individuality. All chakras – depending on colour vibration.

TOURMALINEprotection from psychic attacks and negative energy. Grounding. Base chakra.

TURQUOISE:  healing and protection. Throat chakra.

UNAKITE: emotional balance and spiritual growth. Heart chakra.

ZEBRA FLUORITE: mental clarity, intuition and protection. Third eye chakra.

If anyone has any requests for gemstone properties for a gemstone that I have not listed here, please feel free to leave a comment to this entry with the information desired and I will gladly add it to the list.

Until next time…

…Namaste!

New Etsy Store is Now Open!

Hello! I hope everyone is having an awesome start to a brand new week!

I am so excited to announce that I have re-emerged onto Etsy with a brand new storefront: NamasteBeadWorkz!

I have been making and selling custom spiritual jewelry for almost 40 years now. Many have suggested I extend my reach out farther into the world by opening an Etsy shop and selling to the world. And so, after much thought and some technical elbow grease, I have taken the plunge and am now offering my unique and one of a kind creations online.  Not sure how it will go, but we shall see.

If anyone has any questions about the store, or have custom requests, please feel free to inquire at namaste@sleeping-gypsy.com anytime.

In the meantime, I will still be offering my wares out at the shop. Hope to see you all soon!

Until next time…

…Namaste!