Moons & Musings

Hello all! So, we're going through some re-branding, out with the old and in with the new in more ways than one, including where our resident holistic powerhouse Kerenza can be found... As well as a series of online services, there's also a place to find her in person if you happen to be in Cornwall. Obligatory link down below to do some exploring of your own ⬇️ Kerenza's Website Now, onwards!  Kerenza has set up shop in Par-Snip Eco Salon  and is offering the following in 1 hour sessions: - Reiki  - Herbalism (non prescription and always consult your doctor!) - Crystal Therapy  FOR A LIMITED TIME, SESSIONS HAVE BEEN REDUCED FROM £45 TO £35 FOR THE DURATION OF AUGUST!  And that's not all! Keep an eye open as more things are added, possibly: - Aura Cleansing  - Chakra Balancing  - Card Readings  - Numerology  As well as all this, Kerenza also does a general weekly oracle reading for the collectiv...

Hello all! Here's our first official post as Moons&Musings! ( FULL MOON JULY 29TH UK ) This Full Moon is in Aquarius ♒️ and will be challenging. There's a lot going on with this Moon but everything will eventually entwine. Take a look at your community, not just your actual community but the one you've built within your circle. Analyse it and see how it's impacting you. You may also come across some unexpected realisations during this time that may knock you for six but they're ment to happen for a reason. Said unexpected realisations may lead to the emotional clarity that you need to move forward...which will lead to that personal transformation that you've been trying to get to.. Currently in retrograde, we have: - Pluto - Neptune  - Saturn  Crystals Here are some Crystals to work with during this Full Moon: - Moonstone - Clear Quartz - Rose Quartz - Amethyst - Tiger’s Eye - Obsidian - Citrine - Selenite - Aventurine - Bloodstone - Opal - A...

Hello all! You may have noticed a change, so let's get into it! WE ARE NO LONGER TRUESOULS EMPORIUM... WE ARE NOW MOONS&MUSINGS We are moving into a new phase and as such, are rebranding. Discussions will be had in what direction we're going to take now and how things are going to entwine together, stay tuned for updates but don't worry, our signature moon posts will keep coming!  Blessings,  M&M )0(

Hello all! Apologies for the lateness, this heat has well and truly wiped me out!  This New Moon is in Cancer ♋️ and is a very emotional Moon. This Moon is all about harnessing the energy...to be yoursel, your authentic true identity. Look at all the things that make you, you: your home, your memories and your heart, but make sure it's what's truly in in your heart, even if you normally keep it hidden, just for today, exist as you, even if it's just for a few minutes... Currently in retrograde, we have: - Pluto  - Neptune  - Saturn Crystals Here are some crystals for this New Moon: - Labradorite - Smoky Quartz - Black Obsidian - Moonstone - Citrine - Clear Quartz - Carnelian - Blue Kyanite - Rhodonite - Pink Opal - Lapis Lazul If you're drawn to any others during this time, use those too! Herbs/Flowers   Below is a list of herbs for the New Moon: - Rosemary - Sage - Thyme - Basil - Mint - Chives - Bay Leaves - Parsley If you have a common household pet, p...

Hello all! Today, we're going to look at something that I stumbled on by chance: a Lachrymatory! What is a Lachrymatory? A Lachrymatory or tear catcher is precisely that, a vessel to catch or keep tears in.. A Brief History ... Lachrymatories go all the way back to ancient Rome and Greece, starting as terracotta vessels that contained oils and perfumes, supposedly where mourners could collect their tears. The word Lachrymatory is derived from the Latin word lacrima  which means tear. Most older Lachrymatories were shaped like a bulb with a long neck and a bulbous base and while terracotta was mostly used to make them, other materials such as glass and other ceramics were also used.  However, there is no concrete evidence from these time periods to support the use of Lachrymatories as tear catchers during this time. Due to so many being found in tombs, the idea of them being used to catch and hold tears was popularised during the  Victorian  era, where des...

Hello all! Let's round off the month with a Moon! ( FULL MOON JUNE 30TH UK ) This Full Moon is in Capricorn ♑️ and is a moon of caution. Emotions will come to the surface quicker than normal but, you need to exercise restraint and temper these emotions so you don't just dive in head first. Ideas, dreams and goals will also suddenly surface but, once again, caution is needed. Sit with these first, understand where they've come from before putting energy into them. Currently in retrograde, we have: - Mercury  - Pluto  Crystals Here are some Crystals to work with during this Full Moon: - Moonstone - Selenite - Malachite - Herkimer Diamond - Merlinite - Sugilite - Azurite - Tangerine Quartz - Amazonite - Fluorite  If you're drawn to any other Crystals during this time, use those too!! Herbs/Incense Below are some herbs/incense for the Full Moon: - Rosemary - Daisies - Frankincense - Cypress - Chamomile - Fir - Tarragon - Valerian  If you have a common househo...

Hello all! I thought I had another day but apparently not! Let's see what this moon brings us! This Moon is in Gemini ♊️ and could be a challenging one. As always with Gemini, there are two sides to everything and you cannot move forward if you're only looking at or acknowledging one side. Even if the other side is difficult and painful. It is also a time to look at things from an intellectual perspective. Take a look at how your mind works and processes things.. Currently in retrograde, we have: - Pluto  Crystals Here are some Crystals for this New Moon: - Moonstone - Rhodochrosite - Shungite - Celestite - Hematite - Tiger's Eye - Ametrine - Fluorite - Citrine - Calcite - Opal If you're drawn to any other Crystals during this time, use those too!! Herbs/Flowers Below are some herbs/flowers for the New Moon: - Marjoram - Lily-Of-The-Valley - Lavender - Chrysanthemum - Dill  - Orchid - Parsley - Lilac - Anise - Azaleas If you have a common household pet, plea...