I had loved rocks ever since I was a little girl. The beauty and energy they radiate have always fascinated me. From building miniature dams by the creek to piling larger rocks into a fortress and pretending beautiful colored pebbles are currency, kids can feel the power stone can have. Ever since time immemorial, we humans have benefited from these natural formed elements.
For millennia we have used them to build our homes, protect our empires from outside enemies, guard our souls as we make the transition to the afterlife, beautify our castles, and our appearance. Today the use of rocks, stones, and gems is still very much present. We have transformed and shaped these formations so that they can accurately express our feelings and thoughts.
A visit to the Geological Institute of America's Museum, here in Carlsbad, will reveal just how creative we humans became when presented with these minerals. In modern times gemstones are mainly used for ornamental purposes, but also their healing benefits. More and more people acknowledge the power that vibrates in these objects and chooses to decorate their homes with beautiful geodes for their ornamental side and healing properties.
Palm stones like Rose Quartz, Clear Quartz, or Amethyst need guidance while Selenite and Black Tourmaline cleanse their energy field and block negative energy. My name is Xenia Mateiu; I am the owner at the Village Rock Shop in Carlsbad, San Diego, and I want to share how you can benefit from Earth's high-frequency vibrations through crystals, minerals, and geodes. I was born in Romania, moved to sunny San Diego in my early 20s, and fell in love with the good vibes and friendly people.
Shortly I met my husband and decided to call Carlsbad our home and set down some roots. In the 13 years here, I have developed skills that I didn't even know would help me in the future. I was doing things that I enjoyed: sports, University in Romania, College in the US with an AA in Photography, Ayurveda, Massage Certificate, worked in retail, working in a management position, always learned something new, and eventually did quite a few outdoor markets and pop-ups selling crystals.
