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Ida nadi

One of the main energy channels running on the left side of the spine from the mooladhara (base) chakra to the ajna chakra in the head.

Jala

Water

Jala basti

the yoga technique of water based enema (colonic irrigation) - one of the yoga shatkarma.

Jala neti

A shatkarma technique - cleansing of the nasal passages with water by alternating the flow of water in the nostrils, preferably using a neti pot.

Jalandhara bandha

Throat lock' to restrict the flow of breath through the throat - done by resting the chin on the upper sternum (chest).

Japa

Continuous chanting i.e repetition of a mantra.

Jasper

Jaspers come in many different colors and patterns, each with their own specific traits and areas of healing. Most are very protective and will work with their corresponding chakra by the color. A particular jasper sacred to the Native American Indians is the Red Jasper. Bloodstone is a form of Jasper. The Jaspers, besides protection help with the recalibration and balancing of the chakras as well as healing. With the Jaspers, use your own intuition as to which is right for you or which is needed at any particular time. Said to strengthen the liver, gallbladder, and bladder. Powerful healer with the main impact on the physical body. Represents the earth elements.

Jihva dhauti

One of the shatkarma techniques for cleansing the tongue.

Jnana

Knowledge, understanding or wisdom.

Jnana mudra

The gesture of knowledge - in this the index finger is bent so that its tip is joined with the tip of the thumb, the other three fingers are spread out.

Jnana yoga

The yoga of knowledge - attained through spontaneous self-analysis and investigation of abstract and speculative ideas.

Kapal

Skull or cerebrum.

Kapalbhati pranayama

A breathing technique aimed at cleaning the frontal part of the brain; also called skull polishing - done through rapid breaths with more force on exhalation.

Karma

Action; the act of doing.

Lapis Lazuli

Lapis Lazuli is a beautiful blue stone which, most of the time, has Iron Pyrite mixed through it. It is mentioned in the Edgar Cayce readings as being a very desirable stone for healing/energy work and is considered a good protective stone for those who deal with the public. It is said to help keep other people's "junk" from clinging to you...an especially desirable trait if the wearer happens to be empathic or psychic...(though it is of benefit to everyone who wears it.)

Moonstone

Is said to help balance the male and female energies of a person; said to work with PMS or moodiness; is good for pregnant women or creatures; and almost all of the 'feminine' diseases. The brown moonstone is said to be good for the healing of the lower body and, in particular, the lowest part of the back. The pink and green moonstones are said to be good healing stones for females but will also work for males who tend to experience--'that time of the month'--as well. One of the most sought after versions of the moonstone is the Rainbow Moonstone and is said to have a connection to the divine Goddess and the divine feminine. One of the best stones for any female on the planet and is great for bringing out the nurturing qualities in some males as well. It works on all levels.

Onyx

A variety of chalcedony. Relieves stress. Balances male/female polarities. Strengthens bone marrow. Aids detachment. Enhances emotional balance and self-control. Higher inspiration. Works with chakras and attitudes according to color of stone.

Peridot

Is said to balance glandular system; aid tissue regeneration; has a beneficial influence on heart, pancreas, spleen, liver, adrenals. It is also said to purify the body; enhance the bloodstream and is an overall balancer and tonic for body/mind. It may also assist in aligning subtle bodies; increasing intuitive awareness; reducing stress while stimulating the mind. It will also assist in accelerating personal growth while opening new doors for opportunity.

Red Jasper

Reddish-orange to red, opaque stone, often with slight swirls of yellow oche and may once have been considered a sacred stone by the Native Americans due to its protective qualities. Also said to aid in dream recall and to help prevent setbacks in most disorders. Also said to aid with providing energy and obtaining justice during legal matters. Works mostly with the Root Chakra point but may stretch into the Second Chakra point area as well working with the 'survival' mode.

Ruby

This is the modern as well as the traditional gemstone for the month of July. It is one of the hardest gemstones besides diamonds and sapphires and is used commercially for many items, including but not limited to---use in lasers to amplify energy. They mostly use the clearer or gemmy variety but even the raw or low grade ruby stones can do the same thing for whomever is carrying or wearing them. They are not discriminate amplifiers, either. They will amplify the good as well as the bad so if you are a wearer of rubies, be aware of your thoughts, especially while driving…they can just as easily amplify road-rage as they can protective and healing energies.

Sapphire

Sapphires come in a wide range of colors beyond the traditional blue, including greens, whites, yellows, peach, orange and clear. They are a good antidepressant for the body, mind and spirit. Said to help digest heavy foods, aid the heart, kidneys, and pituitary gland functions. It also helps to enhance creativity by releasing blockages holding back talents. White sapphire is the one which helped me to release the blocks I had about wire-wrapping many years ago. The white sapphires I worked with were manmade ones which were manufactured for use in science labs because of the hardness of the substance.

Sardonyx

Is actually a form of carnelian which is also an agate but it contains banding of colors like the orange-red and white to clear and contains all of the properties of a carnelian as well as that of Onyx and Chalcedony. It is said to bring happiness in marriage and live-in relationships, allowing one to realize the joys of living. It is also said to help attract friends, good fortune and self control while diminishing hesitation and promoting courage. It is also known as a 'stone of virtue'.

Sodalite

"The Poor Man's Lapis"...this stone is often hard to tell apart from its pricier cousin, Lapis Lazuli. Sodalite is generally a bit darker blue than Lapis but not always. The major difference between the two stones is that Lapis has specks of Iron Pyrite scattered throughout which may be seen, through general observation or magnification, whereas Sodalite does not. Lapis also tends to be mixed with gray streaks while Sodalite is mixed more with white streaks or flecks. The energies are very similar to Lapis, encouraging rational thinking, emotional balance, intuition and higher knowledge. It is also said to aid with communication and writing; balancing energy levels through the thyroid, pituitary, lymph and other glands; returning to one's body after astral travel; throat, insomnia, neck, mouth, hearing, and bloodsugar. May also aid in sinus inflamations as well as high blood pressure. Overall, Sodalite is a stone of communications and calming energies. It works with the Throat to Third Eye Chakra points.

Tasseographer

One who practices the art of Tasseography or reads tea leaves for the purpose of divination.

Tasseography

Tasseography (or Tasseomancy) is the art of divination using tea leaves.  Some traditions also use the term to refer to divination via coffee grounds or the dregs in a wine glass.  In all traditions, the patterns of sediment left in the bottom of the client or subject's cup after consuming the beverage are used for divination.

Author Name: John Thornton

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