Researcher, Author, Coach and Speaker
Sarah Wayt 
In the past, garnet was commonly referred to as carbuncle, and there were all sorts of myths attached to the stone. One of the most impressive was a Medieval belief that dragon’s eyes were made of garnet. In the Far East, garnet was believed to staunch the flow of blood and to be able to … Read moreCrystal Work: The Magic of Garnet
The term ‘aromatherapy’ – or French ‘aromathérapie’ – was coined in 1928 by French chemist Rene-Maurice Gattefosse. His interest in all essential oils was sparked following an accidental laboratory explosion in which he burned his hand. To soothe the burn he immersed his hand in the nearest liquid, which, quite by chance, was neat lavender … Read moreAromatherapy History: A Renaissance
Carnelian takes its name from the Latin word ‘cornu’, which means ‘horn’, and the stone is particularly associated with sexual energy and fertility by crystal healers. Throughout history, carnelian has been attributed protective powers. In Islam, it is called the Mecca stone and used as an amulet against the evil eye. Muslims also believed that … Read moreCrystal Work: The Magic of Carnelian
Much of Greek medicine was founded on Egyptian healing, but the Greeks can take credit for greatly developing these systems. Medicine began to separate itself from religion and aromatics went into private use during the times of the Ancient Greeks and Romans – more so than at any previous time. Both the Greeks and the … Read moreAromatherapy History and the Fall of Rome
Moonstone is thought to have characteristics of the moon and there are many traditions concerning its use. In folklore it was said that the milky silver of this stone brightened at the start of the new moon. While in astrology and tarot, it is believed that the moon rules the emotions, and that these are … Read moreCrystal Work: The Magic of Moonstone
Medicine was once magic and in indigenous societies around the world this is still seen as the case. Shamans are held in great esteem in hunter-gatherer societies. They are needed to contact the spirit world to seek guidance regarding the weather, crops, childbirth and illnesses. They work their magic by burning herbs that give off … Read moreAromatherapy: Its History with Magic and Ritual
Aquamarine is a form of beryl, and is related with emerald. Beryl crystals are, in general, harder than quartz, and crystal healers believe them to have a very different vibrational energy. Aquamarine – which means ‘water from the sea’ in Latin – is often a clear almost transparent crystal and die to its beauty and … Read moreCrystal Work: The Magic of Aquamarine
When fortune telling, be it with Tarot, runes, I Ching or tasseography, you will obviously want the person you are reading for to be as receptive and honest as possible. To that end, using essential oils can help you to set the mood and produce an environment in which a person feels relaxed and able … Read moreAromatherapy: Using Oils for Divination
You may think of topaz as a lovely golden-orange stone, but it can also be blue, colourless, green, red, yellow or pink (though the pink variety is usually heat-treated). In ancient times, amulets were made from topaz to protect the bearer from evil spirits or accidents. It was believed that topaz would change colour to … Read moreCrystal Work: The Magic of Topaz
The five principles of Yoga are exercise, deep rhythmic breathing, release of tension, relaxation and meditation. The physical exercises are the Asanas, various stretching poses that have many health benefits including increased flexibility and strength. Deep breathing encourages the flow of prana (life) energy around the body and helps aid relaxation and meditation. Aroma Yoga … Read moreAromatherapy and Yoga