Free Blood Rose by Jacquelynn Gagne Page B

and a dress lying across it. “Change into the dress and just put your clothes under the table. Momma will be back in just a moment. Oh and no bra either.”
    My brows rose when she shut the door. I was at a loss of what to think at all of this. The dress was a simple white knee-length spaghetti strap. After redressing as she instructed, I sat on the bed feeling like I was waiting in a doctor’s office. The table was softer though and not covered in cold paper.
    Not long later Adélia knocked on the door and came in. Hmm, just like doctors. “Wonderful, you are ready. Go ahead and lay down on your back.” She picked up the sheet as I laid back and slid it over me up to my neck once I was comfortable. “How’s the incense for you?”
    “It smells really good.” It wasn’t over bearing or overly fragrant or even very smoky.
    “Good. It’s sage and jasmine. They are my favorites,” as she spoke, she stood over me with a wooden bowl in one hand.
    “Science has proven that every stone in the world transmits energy from the universe. People know this because every stone puts out sonic vibrations. The intensity of these vibrations varies with each type of stone. I’m going to place special stones chosen just for you over your seven Chakras. Are you familiar with the Chakras?”
    I shrugged faintly. A knowing smile spread over her lips. “How did you know what stones to choose?” Skeptical yes but I was still curious about it all.
    “Neesa chose them not me. I simply cleansed them. I’ll explain as we go alright?” Holding up a stone in her fingers for me to see, I studied its magnificent coloring. It looked like a picture of a nebula I had seen in college for it was so filled with colors.
    “This stone is an Opal it intensifies emotions, power and luck. It also helps with purification of memory and astral projection. Often it is called the stone of happy dreams and changes. I will place this on the bed just above your head at the Crown chakra. It’s the seventh chakra and it is the center of spirituality, enlightenment, dynamic thought and energy. It allows for the inward flow of wisdom and brings the gift of cosmic consciousness.” She settled the stone on the table, above my head just against my hair.
    The next stone was quite true to its name, black with white speckles that looked like large snowflakes. “This is snowflake obsidian. Mostly it is used for spiritual guidance.” Adélia paused as if pondering to what more she should say.
    “I will place this over your sixth chakra, over your third eye in the center of your forehead. This is the center for psychic ability, higher intuition and the energies of spirit and light. It also assists in the purification of negative tendencies and in the elimination of selfish attitudes. Through the power of the sixth chakra you can receive guidance plus channel and tune into your Higher Self.” Surprisingly the stone was quite cold. For some reason, I had expected them to be warm.
    “This one is hematite.” She showed me the third stone, simply black but quite shiny.
    “Most commonly it is used for grounding and spiritual growth. I will place this on your throat chakra at the base of your neck.” She did so as she spoke. It too was quite cool.
    “This chakra is the center of communication, sound and expression of creativity via thought, speech and writing. The possibility for change, transformation and healing are located here. The throat is where anger and discernment is stored.”
    “Next is mahogany obsidian. It helps eliminate energy blocks. I will place this on your heart charka. A place not only representing love but acceptance as well as self-control.” She placed the deep brick red stone swirled with black in the center of my chest.
    “Also you may like to know when the energy of your heart chakra, or your fourth chakra, is blocked it can cause great duress and severe insomnia.” Despite trying to remain still I flinched, sucking my bottom lip