October 17, 2024
Raw Peridot Stones to Celebrate August Birthdays
If Vermont summer were a crystal...
I think it'd be a Peridot, the birthstone for August. Its color feels like a crystallized drop of summertime with the green of lush plants, new growth, and sunlit dips in the lake.
Regardless of your birth date, peridot is thought to help let go of the old by promoting a sense of renewal and regeneration. It has a gentle energy of kindness and compassion.. and I love the way it glows against gold and silver. I've sourced both raw peridot stones and peridot beads for this season!
Shop Peridot
Our lovely studio neighbor Emelia of Explore Designs has made some beautiful hand dyed clothing that pairs perfectly with our Peridot pieces! Here's she's wearing her Serene Green Halter top. I just love her work, you can find her studio in the Soda Plant down the hall from mine or find her online HERE.
New Moon in Leo
Sunday's new moon is a ripe time for thinking of growth and renewal. You can create a small alter using luminous materials to call to mind the moon's nurturing element, or warm tones to celebrate the sun's vitality. Change your Moon Phase Pendant to the new moon to honor the cycle's dark phase as it moves to a new beginning. We also carry New Moon Ritual Kits!