{"id":32182,"date":"2025-08-22T06:35:29","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T10:35:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/?p=32182"},"modified":"2025-08-20T06:58:37","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T10:58:37","slug":"deck-review-mood-crystals-by-christel-alberez-and-nereus-north-goldstar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2025\/08\/22\/deck-review-mood-crystals-by-christel-alberez-and-nereus-north-goldstar\/","title":{"rendered":"Deck Review \u2014 Mood Crystals by Christel Alberez and Nereus North Goldstar"},"content":{"rendered":"

Deck<\/strong> Review <\/strong>\u2014<\/strong> Mood Crystals by Christel Alberez and Nereus North Goldstar<\/strong><\/p>\n

Publisher: <\/strong>David & Charles<\/strong><\/p>\n

50 Cards<\/p>\n

Release Date: 13th<\/sup> September 2022<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Thank you to David & Charles for providing this deck for unbiased review. I really enjoy instructional decks \u2014 something beyond the standard oracle or divination deck, where each card carries learning and information beyond connecting with your inner self.<\/p>\n

This deck certainly ticks that box. From the moment you open the box and pull out the guidebook and cards, you can see that each card is not only beautifully presented but rich in useful detail.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s start with the guide booklet. There\u2019s a short introduction that reminds readers of the ubiquitous nature of emotions and, therefore, the importance of cultivating emotional intelligence. There\u2019s also a quick note that the cards represent a digested version of the authors\u2019 book, Mood Crystals: A Hands-on Guide to Managing your Emotional Wellbeing with Crystals<\/em>, also published by David & Charles.<\/p>\n

The booklet then delves into how to use these cards, explaining that they\u2019re split into four main categories: physical emotions, intuitive emotions, mental clarity, and energetic and transformational flow. There\u2019s a useful flow chart for identifying emotions \u2014 helpful for anyone, but ideal for those with alexithymia or perhaps neurodivergences that make it challenging to pick out specific emotional states.<\/p>\n

There then follows a section on using crystals and how they work, plus a core meditation practice aimed at relaxing body and mind to better receive a crystal\u2019s frequencies. You can find a free version of the core meditation at the authors\u2019 website, Gemstone Stories<\/a>.<\/p>\n

There are some more practical exercises, including a movement meditation and a touchstone practice. All in all, the booklet is a great starter guide to crystal work, even if you don\u2019t have access to the deck.<\/p>\n

The deck is simply bound and carefully packaged in the box \u2014 I was really impressed with the presentation and shall keep the box rather than moving these to a bag or other storage receptacle. The cards are helpfully grouped into the categories given above. Rather than simply grabbing a card at random, it\u2019s helpful to follow the guidebook, identify your emotional state or needs, then choose a card that correlates to that requirement.<\/p>\n

For example, I\u2019m feeling good, so I head to the card for Optimism. The card has a beautiful image of reddish Sunstone on it, and a description\"A of what optimism is and how it impacts our lives.<\/p>\n

Turn the card over, and there\u2019s a wealth of information about crystals you can try and work with to manifest different types of optimism in your life. I\u2019ll only focus on this one card so as not to fill the review with spoilers if you want to try this deck for yourself:<\/p>\n