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The photos shows Smokey Quartz (top left), Carnelian (top right), Red Jasper (bottom left), Citrine (bottom right) and Bloodstone (middle).  You can also use Chrysocolla, Obsidian, Black Tourmaline and Hematite.

The Root or Base Chakra is associated with the colour red, or red/orange and is concerned with one's physical identity and self-preservation.  Located at the base of the spine, this chakra forms our foundation. It represents the element of Earth, and is related to our survival instincts and our sense of connection to our physical bodies and the physical plane. Ideally this chakra brings us health, prosperity, security and grounding.

At Tribes and Vibes, we have all of these crystals available as Tumblestones, and most are also available as a Crystal Pendant or Bracelets.

We thought it might be apt to have our daffs on show to you this week. To be fair to Mother Nature, this is last year's photo - at the moment they are all leaves and buds, and we cant wait to see them again filling our garden. But as the Daffodil is pinned to people's clothes on 1st March to celebrate the Patron Saint of Wales, David, we thought it would be good to include it here.

In the 6th century David was the Archbishop of Menevia (renamed St David's) where he founded a monastery in the Glyn Rhosyn valley in Pembrokeshire, Wales. He apparently created a miracle during a sermon where the ground beneath him rose up into a small hill and white dove sat on his shoulder. The information we have suggests that he lived a simple life, consuming no meat or beer, and died on 1st March. He was recognised as a Saint by the Pope in 1120, and in the 18th century, the 1st March was declared St David's Day, a national day of celebration for Wales. David's shrine, often raided by Vikings in the 1100 and 1200's had to be rebuilt, but is still a place for pilgrimage today.  Daffodils were chosen to represent this day because they are in flower in March.

We dont sell Daffodils, but for all our St David's Day gifts, please click the link. There is still time to order, as any items purchased by 1:00pm are posted the same day. On average, the Royal Mail deliver within 1-2 days.

Hello everyone, we hope you are all awesomely OK, and feeling the start of the change of season as the air becomes a little milder. We've observed our Snowdrops doing handsomely well at the end of the garden under the plum tree, and the Daffs are already growing well with their swelling buds full of hope and glory for the days to come. Yesterday was our fullest day of sunshine this year so far, and we sat outside at our favourite seaside cafe and watched the sun set. Bliss!

So, it's nearly March already and there's so much happening this month in terms of Special Occasions and events ..!

The 1st of March see's St David's Day and we have a number of Welsh Dragon gifts. We've just taken delivery of a fab oval shaped Dragon Brooch which is about 45mm wide. Also, our Welsh Dragon Pendant is now available with an adjustable Necklace.

Sunday 15th March is Mothers Day in the UK, and we have some lovely ideas here in the shop too. Just click the picture link below. 15th of March is also known as the Ides of March (or the middle of March) and amongst other notorious events on this day, in 44BC Julius Caeser was stabbed by his so-called colleagues. So beware any dodgy pressies on this day particularly if given from a pet dog, cat, budgie or goldfish named Brutus :o)

The 17th March is St Patrick's Day for the wearin' o' the Green and all things Shamrock and Harps :o) Click on the image below to take you to our selection of Celtic & Irish themed goodies.

Happy Birthday to Aries from March 21st!

MOON & EARTH STUFF ... The 5th March is the full Seed Moon. The 20th March is the Vernal Spring Equinox - which coincides with a Solar Eclipse at 09:31 and the New Moon at 09:36 on the same day. The clocks go forward on 29th March, by which time we shall all have earned a good rest!

SMOKEY QUARTZ displays all the abilities of Rock or Clear Quartz and in addition it is one of the most efficient grounding or anchoring stones, with strong connections to the Earth and Base Chakras. Mentally Smokey Quartz promotes positive and practical thought, which dissolves contradictions, alleviates communication difficulties, and allows clear insight when scrying.  Often Smokey Quartz is naturally irradiated, which means that it is excellent for treating radiation-related illness or chemotherapy.  It is particularly effective for the ailments of the abdomen, hips and legs, benefits the reproductive system, will strengthen the back and is extremely good at alleviating cramps!  Psychologically, Smokey Quartz lifts depression, relieves fear and brings emotional calmness - it is a superb antidote to stress.

SMOKEY QUARTZ is a Zodiac Birthstone for LIBRA, SAGITTARIUS & CAPRICORN