ORIGINS: Mangano calcite is colored by manganese, and is opaque with white bands. Calcite is a soft mineral made of calcium carbonate. COLORS: Pink, White, Grey, Black ZODIAC SIGNS: Cancer VIBRATION: Number 4 CHAKRAS: Heart Chakra
♥ Compassion ♥ Emotional Healing ♥ Past Life ♥
SPIRITUAL MEANING Mangano Calcite is a stone that can be used in order to boost self-confidence and self-esteem as well as enhance compassion toward others. Mangano Calcite is also beneficial for those enduring any type of emotional trauma, including abuse, the death of someone close, or a breakup. Those who suppress their emotions will benefit from Mangano Calcite's ability to root out deep-seated causes for acknowledgment and release. It is extremely helpful for long-distance healers.
HEALING USES The physical healing benefits of Mangano Calcite helps to ease heart troubles. It is also said to ease digestion issues caused by anxiety and stress.
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Sunstone - Medium & Tumbled
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ORIGINS: Sunstone is a plagioclase feldspar, which when viewed from certain directions exhibits a spangled appearance. It has been found in Southern Norway, Sweden, various United States localities and on some beaches along the midcoast of South Australia. Sunstone gems belong to the feldspar group, which encompasses a large variety of gemstone materials - including moonstone and amazonite. The sparkly metallic glitter in this particular feldspar is called aventurescence, which is caused by flat, reflective inclusions (sometimes called "schiller"). These inclusions can be hematite, copper or other minerals. Larger inclusions tend to be more glittery while small inclusions create a red or gold sheen on top of the stone's natural color. Not all sunstones contain aventurescence. COLORS: Orange, Peach, White BIRTHDAY MONTH: August ZODIAC SIGNS: Aries, Leo, Libra ANNIVERSARY: 64th Year ELEMENT: Fire, Air VIBRATION: 1 CHAKRAS: Base, Sacral
SPIRITUAL MEANING Since "sun" is in this gemstone's name, it's no surprise sunstone is associated with the radiance of the sun and the energy it produces to sustain life. Sunstone is said to be a stone of leadership, encouraging the wearer to be open, benevolent and willing to bestow blessings upon others. Also known as a stone of joy, sunstone is believed to inspire good nature and an enjoyment of life. According to metaphysical beliefs, sunstone is highly effective in cleansing auras and chakras. Sunstone is predominantly associated with the Base and Sacral Chakras.
HEALING USES Sunstone is mood lifting and anti-depressant. It supports a sense of self-worth, and allows us to let go of feelings of failure and to believe in luck and happiness again. On a wider level, it helps us to see the world, and the past, in a better light.
Oregon Sunstone is slightly lighter in feel and more powerful than ordinary sunstone. It creates a "fan" of golden light from the Solar Plexus up through the body. It enables a stronger flow of energy throughout the body and stimulates kidney energy (in the Chinese system). It connects with the subtle body while ordinary sunstone connects more with the physical. In Oregon Sunstone, the sparkle comes from inclusions of Copper rather than Hematite.
Sunstone is linked to luck and good fortune. It clears and energizes all the chakras. Sunstone instills good nature, heightens intuition and allows the real self to shine through happily. It dissipates fearfulness, alleviates stress and increases vitality. Encourages independence and originality. Especially helpful to those who have difficulty saying “No” to others. Sunstone facilitates self-empowerment and independence. It acts as an antidepressant. Increases self worth and confidence. Encourages optimism and enthusiasm. Stimulates self-healing powers.
Sunstone treats chronic sore throats, reduces stomach tension and relieves ulcers. It treats cartilage and spinal problems.
HISTORY & LORE One particular sunstone was found in ancient lava fields of Warner Valley. According to native legend, a great warrior was wounded by an arrow and his blood dripped onto the stones. The spirit of this warrior was carried into the stones and colored them with beautiful tones of red while also imbuing the gems with sacred power.
Sunstone has always fascinated throughout the ages. It has been appreciated for many properties related to its warm orange color. In ancient times, this shiny orange quartz was considered to have magical virtues. For example, the Scandinavian people, especially the Vikings, revered this stone. In Norse mythology, possessing this sunstone allowed easy access to Valhalla, the resting ground for slain warriors. Archaeologist Thorkild Ramskou made a hypothesis in 1967. Heliolite was reportedly found aboard a shipwreck. To him, it was a Viking heritage, which at the time, long before the invention of the compass, was used to aid in orientation at sea. Simply placing heliolite in front of one’s eye, looking towards the sky, could help one to find the sun’s position.
NOTE Feldspars, including sunstone, do not react well to harsh cleaners such as bleach and should not be used in ultrasonic or steam cleaners. Exposure to sudden high heat is not recommended. The best method to clean sunstone is to simply use warm, soapy water. Ensure the stone and any jewelry settings are thoroughly dry before storing. Store sunstones away from other harder gemstones that could cause scratching along the surface.
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Rose Quartz - Large & Tumbled
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ORIGINS: Rose Quartz is a rose pink variety of Quartz. COLORS: Pink, White ZODIAC SIGNS: Taurus, Libra PLANET: Venus ELEMENT: Earth, Water VIBRATION: Number 7 CHAKRAS: Heart Chakra
♥ Unconditional Love ♥ Self-love ♥ Mother Love ♥ Caring ♥ Kindness ♥ Friendship ♥ Romantic Love ♥ Platonic Love ♥ Compassion ♥ Affection ♥
SPIRITUAL MEANING Rose Quartz is the stone of universal love. It reinstates trust and harmony in relationships, invigorates unconditional love. Rose Quartz purifies and opens the heart at all levels. It promotes love, self-love, friendship, deep inner healing, and feelings of peace. Rose Quartz calms and reassures in times of grief. It rids negativity and protects against environmental pollution, replacing it with loving vibes. Rose Quartz enhances self-forgiveness and acceptance invoking self-trust and self-worth.
HEALING USES Rose Quartz strengthens and balances the physical heart and circulatory system, and releases impurities from body fluids. It hastens recovery, reduces high blood pressure, aids chest and lung problems, heals the kidneys and adrenals, and alleviates vertigo. Good energetic support for those with leukemia. Rose Quartz has the power to increase fertility and to protect both mother and unborn fetus from miscarriage.
HISTORY & LORE The legendary healing and love powers of Rose Quartz date back thousands of years, possibly as early as 600 B.C. Rose Quartz played a part in ancient Tibetan and Chinese cultures. It appeared in various Greek legends and myths involving the Gods, Adonis and Cupid, the god of love and desire.
Legend states that Rose Quartz had been used by the Egyptian Goddess Isis to help her maintain her youth and beauty.
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Rainbow Fluorite - Small & Tumbled
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ORIGINS: Rainbow Fluorite is found in many parts of the world including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, England, Norway, Mexico, Canada (Ontario), and the U.S. COLORS: Purple, Green, White, Lavender ZODIAC SIGNS: Capricorn, Pisces ELEMENT: Air, Water VIBRATION: Number 7 CHAKRAS: Heart Chakra, Throat Chakra, Third Chakra
SPIRITUAL MEANING Rainbow Fluorite cleanses and stabilizes the aura. It absorbs and neutralizes negative energy and stress. Rainbow Fluorite is an excellent learning aid and increases our powers of concentration, self-confidence, and assists in decision-making. It encourages optimism, balances the energies, and improves balance and coordination, both physically and mentally.
HEALING USES Rainbow Fluorite strengthens the immune system and stimulates the regeneration and restructuring of cells and DNA, particularly in the skin and respiratory tract, and heals ulcers and wounds. It strengthens bone tissue and alleviates rheumatism, arthritis, and spinal injuries. Fluorite improves the discomfort of shingles and other nerve-related pain.
HISTORY & LORE Its name comes from the Latin word fluor, meaning “flow,” but today, it is used to describe the crystal’s fluorescence – its ability to glow under ultraviolet light.
Throughout history, Rainbow Fluorite has been one of the most prized of all crystals.
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Labradorite - Small & Tumbled
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ORIGINS: Labradorite deposits have been discovered in Finland, Russia, Australia, Mexico, the United States, and Madagascar. COLORS: Green, White, Grey, Black ZODIAC SIGNS: Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius PLANET: Uranus ELEMENT: Water VIBRATION: Number 6 & 7 CHAKRAS: Throat Chakras, Third Eye Chakras, Crown Chakra
SPIRITUAL MEANING Labradorite is a stone of transformation and is a useful companion through change, instilling strength, and perseverance. It stabilizes and protects the aura, lifts consciousness, and grounds spiritual energies. Labradorite is excellent for increasing intuition and encourages psychic abilities. It is useful in revealing the truth behind illusions, Labradorite dispels fears and insecurities and increases faith in one's self and trust in the universe. Labradorite inspires the imagination and relaxes an overactive mind, developing enthusiasm and new ideas.
HEALING USES Labradorite helps with disorders of the eyes and brain. It stimulates mental acuity and relieves anxiety and stress. Labradorite balances the metabolism and hormones while relieving menstrual tension. It treats colds, gout, and rheumatism, lowers blood pressure, and helps with digestion.
HISTORY & LORE Labradorite was first identified by geologists in the 1770s and was named after where it was found in Labrador, Newfoundland. Legend of origins states that the Northern Lights were once stuck inside rocks on the Canadian coast until a brave warrior struck the stone with a spear freeing most of them. The rocks that were not hit, still have those Northern Lights within them.
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Lepidolite - Small & Tumbled
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Emerald - Medium & Tumbled
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ORIGINS: A variety of Beryl, Emerald is a precious gemstone. COLORS: Green BIRTHDAY MONTH: May ZODIAC SIGNS: Aries, Gemini, Libra, Taurus ANNIVERSARY: 20th and 55th ELEMENT: Earth PLANET: Mercury CHAKRAS: Heart Chakras
♥ Love ♥ Romance ♥ Joy ♥ Cleansing ♥ Intuition ♥ Faith ♥ Serenity ♥ Intelligence ♥ Truth ♥ Memory & Communication ♥ Physical & Emotional Healing ♥
SPIRITUAL MEANING Emerald is also called the “Stone of Successful Love,” Emerald opens and nurtures the heart and the Heart Chakra. Its soothing energy supplies healing to all levels of the being, bringing freshness and energy to one's spirit. As a stone of inspiration and infinite patience, it personifies unity, compassion, and unconditional love. Emerald promotes friendship, the balance between partners, and is well known for instilling domestic bliss, contentment, and loyalty.
Emerald is associated with the eyes and sight. It is a stone of great vision and intuition, long believed to foretell future events and reveal one’s truths. Emerald enhances memory and increasing mental clarity. It combines intelligence with good judgment and brings to the conscious mind what is unconsciously known. Emerald also improves focus and intent, activating psychic abilities, and opening clairvoyance. Originally it was used as a protection against enchantment and spells.
HEALING USES Emerald imparts a wonderful rejuvenating quality, thought to combat aging, and when placed appropriately, to re-vitalize tired organs. It is a strong healer of the physical heart and may be useful in treating the lungs, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, and kidneys, as well as the spine and muscle system. It aids recovery after infectious illness, and its powerful green ray can assist the healing of malignant conditions.
This stone is believed to protect against epilepsy and may be used to prevent fever, headaches, allergies, and sinusitis. It also relieves eczema, rashes, and skin irritations. Emerald may be used to increase fertility and for support during childbirth.
HISTORY & LORE Emerald has been a source of fascination and reverence in many cultures for over six thousand years. It has been sold in the markets of Babylon as early as 4,000 B.C. Emerald was highly honored in all major religions for its spiritual power and beauty. Emerald was a symbol of eternal life in ancient Egypt, believed to be a gift of Thoth, the god of wisdom, and was a favorite jewel of Queen Cleopatra.
According to Indian lore, the name Emerald was first translated from Sanskrit as Marakata, meaning “the green of growing things.” The term that is in use today is derived from an ancient Persian word that translated to the Greek as Smaragdus, meaning “green stone,” the term used in antiquity and referred to a number of different green stones. Over time the Old French or Vulgar Latin versions, Esmeraulde, Esmaralda or Esmaraldus became the current name, Emerald.
In the ancient world, it was dedicated to the goddess Venus for its ability to provide security in love.
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Selenite Tower - Small & Natural
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ORIGINS: This soft stone can be found in Australia, Greece, Mexico, and the USA. COLORS: White ZODIAC SIGNS: Taurus VIBRATION: Number 8 CHAKRAS: Crown Chakra
♥ Serenity ♥ Purification ♥ Peace ♥ Meditation ♥ Universal Consciousness ♥ Clarity of Thought ♥ Purity of Heart ♥ Universal Love ♥ Integrity ♥ Spirituality ♥ Psychic Development ♥ Forgiveness ♥ Positive Thoughts ♥
SPIRITUAL MEANING Selenite brings clarity to the mind, expanding one's awareness of the self and of one's surroundings. It can be used to access past lives as well as future lives. Selenite is a soothing stone that instills deep peace and is excellent for meditation or spiritual work. It helps with judgment and insight. Selenite rids confusion and helps in seeing the deeper picture.
HEALING USES Selenite is used to improve disorders related to metal poisoning due to teeth fillings. Selenite aligns the spinal column and enhances flexibility. It rectifies deformities of the skeletal system and can stabilize epileptic disorders. Effects that can be overcome by Selenite include cancer, tumors, age spots, wrinkles, and light sensitivity.
HISTORY & LORE Selenite derives from the Greek "selénités", which means “stone of the moon”, referring to the moon-like, pearly luster of its surfaces along with the Greek moon goddess, Selene.
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ORIGINS: Jasper is a variety of Chalcedony, which is a microcrystalline variety of Quartz. COLORS: Green, White, Pink, Grey, Black, Blue, Red ZODIAC SIGNS: Capricorn ELEMENT: Water, Earth VIBRATION: Number 6 CHAKRAS: Heart Chakras, Throat Chakras, Solar Plexus Chakras
SPIRITUAL MEANING Ocean Jasper, also known as Orbicular Jasper or Cellular Jasper. It is excellent healing stones that stimulate the heart chakra to encourage a feeling of joy, happiness, and elevated spirits. This is an excellent stone to help you if you need a lift. Ocean Jasper is a perfect stone to help one heal and find resolution with their emotions, relationships, and most importantly, themselves.
HEALING USES Ocean Jasper is considered highly restorative for tissue deterioration of the internal organs, and useful in draining the lymph system of toxins that cause body odor. It is thought to help steady the nutritional absorption of vitamins and minerals, especially in balancing sodium and iodine levels and relieving water retention.
HISTORY & LORE The term "jasper" itself comes from the Greek word iaspi, meaning "spotted stone." The ancient priests of Egypt carved jasper into beautiful jewelry while the Minoans used jasper for seals.
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Lost in the Wood Digital Album
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ABOUT KARL YOUNG
After spending some time as a jazz tenor saxophone player Karl Young embarked on a career as a physicist and chose to satisfy his musical yearnings with an intensive study of the shakuhachi or Japanese bamboo flute.
Over the past 20 years he has studied with a number of teachers; his primary sensei are Kaoru Kakizakai and Riley Lee, both masters in the dokyoku tradition and students of Katsuya Yokoyama. While his focus has been on the traditional solo honkyoku repertoire or 'original pieces' in the dokyoku tradition he also plays sankyoku or traditional ensemble music with shamisen and koto, in addition to minyo or Japanese folk music. He is co-founder of the group Ensohza, formed in 2006, specializing in traditional minyo and Japanese folk dance, in which he plays the shinobue or transverse bamboo flute as well as the shakuhachi. Eventually he couldn't help wandering back to his roots and, though playing jazz on a shakuhachi poses serious challenges, he realized that with the development of an appropriate approach, the stirring, hauntingly beautiful sound of the shakuhachi could provide something compelling in a jazz context. He recently worked with his muse, jazz flutist Ali Ryerson and others on developing such an approach.
'Lost In The Wood' provides solid evidence that that realization was sound. Producer Mad Duran assembled an all star cast of musicians who were eager to provide a unique setting for the shakuhachi. Mad's inspiration to combine the sound of marimba virtuoso Christian Tamburr with the shakuhachi resulted in an original, organic sound on standards as well as on Karl's pieces. In addition to anchoring a meditative duet version of Wayne Shorter's Infant Eyes, Christian provides a beautiful duet part for the traditional Buddhist solo shakuhachi piece Yamagoe, and contributes inspired piano on Karl's ballad Lupinus Langorious. Albert Ayler's classic Ghosts is given a special treatment by combining the sound of the long shakuhachi with the sensitive playing of Shoko Higake on koto and John Shifflet on bass. The strong percussion work of Raul Ramirez and Vince Delgado throughout provides strong focus and given the open harmonic context, bassist David Pinto adds extra melodic flair to the pieces he plays on. Besides providing great solos, the enticing sounds of Mike Olmos's flueglehorn and Mad Duran's alto flute provide an exquisite complement to the shakuhachi in the ensemble pieces. Karl's amusing shakuhachi rendering of Jimi Hendrix's guitar sound on Murasaki Muraiki provides a truly novel setting for the shakuhachi.
In addition to providing some great jazz, "Lost In The Wood" offers a new, unique, and compelling combination of sounds.
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SoloShak Digital Album & Singles
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SoloShak contains a set of solo Shakuhachi Japanese Flute recordings by Shakuhachi professional Karl Young.
1. Shingetsu (Heart Moon) - One of the more gentle Honkyoku or original pieces, played by Zen moms.
2. Yamagoe (Over The Mountain) - A bit of an aggressive Honkyoku; meant to depict something like those times when one has to make a push to get over the mountain
3. Shika no Tone (Distant Cry of Deer) - One of the few honkyoku duets (though played as a solo version here). It contains a number of the standard techniques specific to shakuhachi that people may have heard if they've heard any shakuhachi.
4. Kaigarabshi - A gentle Min'yo or folk song associated with fishing on the Sea of Japan.
5. Esashi Oiwake - A flowing, rhythmically free form, Min'yo from northern Japan.
6. Soran Bushi - A pretty rowdy Min'yo that is a fisherman's work song.
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