Trendy New Age Gifts
Do you have a friend who is into everything New Age? Here are some ideas for some gifts.
Perhaps the most obvious gift from the earth is a crystal. There are thousands of different kinds of crystals and semi-precious gemstones that you could give as a gift in the form of spheres, polished stones or terminated crystals. This includes such stones a rose quartz, onyx, jade, lapis lazuli, amber, agate, carnelian, moonstone and mother of pearl. Wooden jewelry inlaid with these stones also falls into this category.
Anything made of wood would also be qualified as having wood energy. That would include such objects as a wooden bead curtain, bamboo chimes or a deer knocker style Chinese fountain.
Another great gift from the earth are Salt Lamps. These are chunks of crystallized salt that improve air quality by emitting negative ions that purify and energize the air.
Scents of every kind fit into the gifts from the air category. This includes incense, incense burners, aromatherapy oils, essential oils and essential oil diffusers and burners.
Chimes and bells that blow in the wind also make great gifts. Copper chimes that are hollow tubes are said to disperse negative energy. Bamboo chimes will bring good luck.
Perhaps one of the most beautiful symbols of water are shells. Shells of all kinds symbolize the ocean which in turn symbolizes the womb of Mother Earth. Mother of pearl jewelry also falls into this category.
Fountains are the most obvious of water-based gifts. Feng Shui fountains made of river rocks, metal or plastic make lovely interactive gifts for both children and adults alike. Best of all they bring you good luck.
Candles are the obvious example of a true gift of fire and often in New Age circles candles are charged with intentions. The color of a candle can also symbolize its intention. For instance a blue candle can symbolize peace and an orange one can symbolize joy. Scented candles can also have metaphysical or therapeutic qualities. Lighting a lavender scented candle, for instance, can bring peace and tranquility to a bedroom.
Fire is also a symbol of purification, which is why smudge bundles made of sage, sweet grass or copal fall into this category. Smudging is used to clear for meditation and natural healing ceremonies and cleansing. Often a ceremonial feather fans the smoke.
Chinese Fogger or Misting fountains create a mystical atmosphere with moving fog and changing lights. These designer devices offer wonderful natural healing for cleaning the air of dust and particles. They attract negative ions that help lift one’s mood as well so this is a trendy cure for the winter blues.