Aug 14, 2010

Lughnasadh Citrine


My Lughnasadh/Lammas celebration was incredibly simple. I had just come back from the West Coast on Lughnasadh, so it was by necessity. I placed my citrine point in my solar fountain, and then spent as much time as I could in contemplation of it. Munching on olive fougasse from the nice local grocery completed the holiday for me!

I love my solar fountain. It incorporates all the elements: Water, obviously, but there is Earth in the pottery that shapes it, the sun (Fire) powers it, and the flow causes pretty little Air bubbles. Since I added the citrine near the spout, it bubbles more.
This is the solar panel. It was easy to put it all together. It doesn't have a battery that charges & stores; the fountain turns itself on & off when direct sunlight hits the panel or it becomes shaded. At some point, I may clamp the panel to my railing for more sun, but I do enjoy watching the fountain start & stop.
The citrine is totally overlit here, but I like the way it's glowing! I have cleaned a bit of algae off it already. Will leaving this citrine point in the fountain harm it in any way? I would appreciate any info you crystal lovers have...

6 comments:

  1. Love the little fishy spout! Solar powered ANYTHING is great!

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  2. I'm no expert- but I do recall a friend who kept his crystals in a fountain and don't think anything happened to them. I'd assume if the fish is spitting directly on the crystal, it might wear down a bit like glass in the sea.

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  3. Energetically, it will be affected. Being constantly cleansed, it may be difficult for the point to hold any energy while in the fountain. Physically, though, I'm with K. Thanks for sharing; it's beautiful!

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  4. this is simply beautiful and what a wonderful day to spend Lummas! Thanks so much for sharing...Brightest Blessings..

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  5. Debra: Thank you! I think it was a good buy.
    K: The citrine is just to the side of the flow, so it should be ok.
    Renee: Good point! (heh). However, the citrine is one that was in my boyfriend's house helping to sell it. You know what house-selling is like right now, so it can use a major cleanse.
    The Guardian: Thank you!

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  6. A sweet, simpe wayt to spend the sabbath, just perfect1 Love yot blue fountain, it's lovely... I don't think there's anything wrong in leaving your citrine in there, s long as you don't use it in rituals right afterwards.

    Kisses!

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