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C rystals and minerals are a wonderful gift any time of year. But with both Valentine's Day and spring holidays com- ing up, this is the season of love. And to enhance it, here are some "gems" – four wonderful stones that offer healing, loving vibrations; and three terrifi c lo- cations to fi nd these and other crystals. Rose Quartz is known as the stone of love, intimacy, and pro- tection. It was used as a talisman for love as far back as 600 B.C. The beautiful pink crystal works to attract love and intimacy, as well as to establish closer relationships with loved ones and family members. And, it helps to dissolve fear and emotional wounds. To awaken your heart, there's no stone better. Malachite is lush, green, and features swirling textures that remind the wearer of rushing water caught in stone. Malachite helps to eliminate painful love memories and clear the way for new love. Carrying excess baggage? Malachite will help lighten the load. Rhodochrosite is another pink stone, often marbled with white. Rhodochrosite helps you to love yourself, and paves the way for you to see your own worthiness in a quest for love and happiness. Of course, loving yourself is the fi rst step in fi nding a healthy true romance. Last but certainly not least comes Green Aventurine. This crystal is known as a stone for love and luck, and helps you to increase confi dence and draw new love and prosperity into your life. Keep it near your heart chakra but also near your wallet. Who wouldn't enjoy receiving both the riches of love and money? To explore these stones and others, there are several won- derful LA-area shops where you can fi nd them. ENERGY MUSE 2301 W. 205th Street #104, Torrance, CA 90501 (310) 787-8443 www.energymuse.com Owners Heather Askinosie and Timmi Jandro started their business in 2000 with a strong desire to connect people with and teach them about the healing properties of crystals. Along with offering beautiful, hand-crafted jewelry, Energy Muse has evolved into a leader in crystal knowledge and healing. That evolution is due in part to the information about crystals and healing rituals contained in their easy-to-read book, Crystal Muse Everyday Rituals to Tune into the Real You. This book shares their own experiences with crystals and provides prac- tical ways to use them in your everyday life. And that includes the crystals of love. HOUSE OF INTUITION 2237 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026 (213) 413-8300 https://houseofi ntuitionla.com/ With three locations, in Echo Park on Sunset, Highland Park, and on Melrose Ave. in West Hollywood, House of Intuition is known as a metaphysical center, offering candles and an apoth- ecary shop as well as readings and healings. And of course, they carry a wide array of crystals. With love in the air, check out their beautiful selection of rainbow quartz and amethyst hearts as well as items such as fl uorite pendants, and amethyst and quartz carved angels. AURA SHOP 2914 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405 (310) 584-9998 www.aurashop.com This metaphysical shop on Main Street in Santa Monica of- fers tarot card readings, sound therapy, chakra healings, and of course, crystals. As store owner Kate Mitchell explains, crystals vibrate various color frequencies that resonate in each of our chakras, assisting us with challenges both spiritual and physi- cal. The shop offers "crystal prescriptions" to help assuage ail- ments of all kinds, as well as information that ties astrology to specifi c crystals. By Genie Davis Nature's Lovin' Good Vibrations! Photos: Genie Davis AD SALES REP WANTED! Come join our dynamic team and earn what you're worth. Potential to earn $500+ per week for the right person. Call NOW! Whole Life Times 310.425.3056 sales@wholelifemagazine.com city of angels city of angels LOVE STONES February/March 2018 11