When everyone comes across as an expert you may find yourself overwhelmed by all the voices telling you what to do. The secret they don’t want you to know is that it’s all a lie.

 

Discerning which mentor or guru is truly going to show you the way to peace and alignment can be overwhelming. In this episode, we cut through the noise, challenge the illusion of authority, and show you how to reclaim your personal power.

 

This is your invitation to stop shrinking, stop doubting, and start living from a place of clarity, alignment, and trust in yourself.

 

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

 

🗝️ Why spiritual “authority” can be misleading.

🗝️ The deeper meaning behind tradition and why it may no longer serve you.

🗝️ Why discernment is essential for for overcoming self-doubt.

🗝️ How Lapis Lazuli help you trust your inner voice.

🗝️ A powerful ritual to cut through lies and discern your personal truth.

 

Listen now and learn how to tell the difference between guidance and control—so you can take what you need and leave the rest.

 

00:00 Introduction to the Crystal Self Healer Podcast

00:40 The Overwhelming Noise of External Authorities

03:10 The Hierophant Card: Tradition and Authority

05:04 Seeing Through the Lies: Personal Discernment

08:56 Lapis Lazuli: Enhancing Inner Vision and Truth

10:44 Ritual for Discernment and Clarity

12:36 Join the Charmed Community

14:17 Conclusion and Next Steps

 

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Episode #74 – It’s all a LIE

Introduction to the Crystal Self Healer Podcast

Welcome to the Crystal Self Healer podcast. I’m Corissa Weaver. On this podcast, we blend the magic of crystals with the science of psychology to help you break free from chaos, ditch the overwhelm, and master your emotions so you can have more energy, get more done and feel better every day. Get ready to unlock your intuition and restore your true power as we cover how you can transform your life using crystals and self-awareness.

Are you ready to get started? Alright, let’s go.

The Overwhelming Noise of External Authorities

Tell me if you’ve been seeing a lot of people getting loud about their opinions, criticizing something, and then following that up with why you need to follow what they then tell you is the right way.

As I’m saying this, I’m not blind to the irony of my statement, but by the end of this episode, it will all come together.

The number of shorts that I’ve seen recently that range from personal progress being a myth to you need to check yourself against a set of accepted rules like the sutras, scriptures, or other sacred texts caught my attention.

The number of people claiming they were the authority, that they knew the “one” way, the “one” answer had me screaming, “It’s all a lie!”

If you find the sheer number of gurus, teachers, and institutions all claiming to be the one true way to be overwhelming, this episode is for you. By the end, you’ll have a flexible and empowering framework that supports to build you up over coercing you into compliance.

The problem isn’t that these people have their own strongly held convictions. It’s that when someone who is conditioned to second guess their own authority, or automatically defer to other people in supposed positions of authority, can easily be influenced or swayed away from their true inner compass.

The issue is in finding a way to return to your own aligned center. Your grounded self. One where you make decisions from a place of rooted truth.

There’s a saying: the more things change, the more they stay the same. And that’s the kind of statement that would be used to bolster the points being made by people who espouse more traditional paths of life experience.

And I am not here saying they’re necessarily wrong in what they believe, but I am going to ask them to hold up and then examine: how are they disseminating what they claim to hold as their truth and one right way?

The Hierophant Card: Tradition and Authority

The card inspiration for today is the Hierophant in the situation or circumstance position.

When we look at this card, it clearly depicts an individual wearing a red robe adorned with golden regalia. They’re holding dominion over the two individuals in the forefront, all while resting their feet upon a stool or box depicting two crossed keys.

From a traditional interpretive style, this card is referencing the adherence to tradition and established systems, formal learning and education, spiritual or moral guidance, as well as conformity and belonging.

At the root of this card, there is an absolute underlying message. The individual sitting upon the throne advocating that they themselves know the tried and true path that those below him are seeking.

But here’s where it’s all a lie.

First, let’s examine the use of red within the imagery and the size of the golden regalia. Red is reflective of material wealth, and the golden riches are reflective of that material wealth. This is challenging you to question whether the purity and spiritual enlightenment of the person is beholden to the material wealth.

And with the feet on the crossed keys, there’s a certain reference to gatekeeping of information and learning. So is it really about accessing true knowledge or about being fed one perspective of this knowledge that then entrenches the main figure in more material wealth.

Seeing Through the Lies: Personal Discernment

Any external authority can become problematic when it demands blind adherence or uses its position for control.

Your personal responsibility for discernment applies to human interactions as much as it does to large organizations, as well as how you delve into your crystal and tarot practice.

Seeing that it’s all a lie is about seeing through performance of authority and the selective adherence to its rules.

We are surrounded by influencers and experts, and what I have found is that while they may be well-intentioned or hold impressive credentials, many times their perspectives are lacking an experienced application to real world experiences outside of their hypothetical or philosophized situations.

And that’s where the damage gets done.

When the rules don’t take into consideration the lived experience, or the cultural relevance, or the historical perspective of the individual.

When conforming and becoming a follower are more important than the real cacophony of the human experience.

So bringing it back to “the more things change, the more they stay the same” statement. I want you to consider that maybe the thing that is staying the same isn’t the central focus on following a teacher, a mentor, a guru for your spiritual growth, but it’s the individual’s lack of discernment that creates the environment for self-doubt and personal abdication that then flourishes and maintains things in the status quo.

I see so many of my clients freely giving away their power, compromising their boundaries when they defer their own autonomy to someone of perceived authority. When they allow self-doubt to block their discernment.

The lies stop when you are able to trust your own moral compass when the declared Hierophant, or their adherents, act in ways that are demonstrably corrupt or contradictory.

Through your own discernment you’ll learn to identify the cloak and see what truly lies beneath.

Truly knowing yourself, your reasons for why you do things, you then stop shrinking in the world. You feel less triggered when there are disagreements. You are less dependent on explaining yourself, and you’re able to accept and thrive within the gray scale we call life, the messy space of conflicting ideas, norms, and standards.

The self-confidence through discernment allows you to weather the storm and creates the foundation that allows you to question whether what’s being touted as universal truth applies to you or matches your outlook on life.

There’s a great phrase that I’m sure you’ve seen around: “take what you need, leave the rest.” Apply that here. This life we’re living is never done. We never really get to the place of finished. Everything is always unfolding, evolving, growing. And who knows, as you grow and evolve, you may find a truth within what has been shared with you, but you will come to it through a process that builds you up instead of coerces you in.

Lapis Lazuli: Enhancing Inner Vision and Truth

The crystal I’m going to offer to you today is Lapis Lazuli and here’s why.

Metaphysically, Lapis Lazuli works to enhance your inner vision and intellectual function, making it easier for you to seek situations clearly. You’ll be better equipped to connect with your own deep knowledge and understanding so you can move beyond surface level information to grasp essential truth.

If you’re someone who tends to defer to others or you struggle with setting boundaries, Lapis Lazuli helps you find the courage to express your unique insights and stand firm in your autonomy. By connecting both the throat and the third eye chakra, it assists you in aligning your words with your inner truth, even when facing external pressure.

For discerning truth from lies, Lapis Lazuli helps to sharpen your perception and clarity, making it easier for you to identify misleading information or manipulative tactics. It encourages you to take an honest look at reality, both within yourself and in external situations, supporting your ability to trust in your own intuition.

By helping you calm mental chatter and reduce the stress that comes from external pressure, you’ll consistently make choices aligned with your discerned truth. This inner stability allows you to navigate conflicting ideas and varied perspectives, finding peace in your understanding rather than seeking it through external conformity and validation.

Ritual for Discernment and Clarity

So here’s a simple ritual you can do to cut through the lies and discern your truth.

You’ll need a Lapis Lazuli, four Quartz points, a white candle, and a clear flat space that can go undisturbed where you can build your grid.

Start by lighting your candle and focusing your gaze on the flame.

Breathe gently noticing the rise and fall of your body as you inhale and exhale, becoming grounded and centered.

As you continue to breathe, bring to mind a situation you would like discernment around then pick up your Lapis Lazuli and visualize how it will support you in finding truth and clarity.

Place your Lapis Lazuli in the center of your cleared flat space while connecting your intention with the crystal.

Next, pick up one of the Clear Quartz points and visualize this crystal amplifying the supportive energy of the Lapis Lazuli and sending it out into your space.

Place the point on your flat surface at one of the cardinal points around your Lapis Lazuli with the point facing out.

Repeat these steps with the remaining Quartz points.

Once all four points have been placed, spend some time sitting in this new energy of discernment and truth, allowing yourself to embody the energy of the grid.

Leave your grid undisturbed, journal about the situation and explore the new clarity you’ve created through this process.

When finished, don’t forget to safely extinguish the candle.

Join the Charmed Community

Today’s pairing of the Hierophant Card with Lapis Lazuli is from a recent crystal and tarot forecast inside the Charmed Community.

I invite you to join me in this free space where I share these readings weekly to help you align your energy and focus your week.

You will also get the opportunity to connect with others who are exploring their growth and creating change in their lives just like you.

Join us for free, the link is in the show notes.

And if you’re tired of being on an emotional roller coaster, constantly juggling everything in your life and you wanna be part of a space that holds you in your healing. A space where you could feel seen, supported, and connected, i’d love to have you join me inside the Crystal Self Healer members portal.

It’s where we go beyond the weekly guidance and we apply it to your life, equipping you with the tools, resources, and support to build your confidence in crystal healing and emotional self care.

Inside you’ll get personalized coaching, healing sessions, rituals, and everything you need to truly empower yourself to live with more ease and alignment.

Visit my website, www.threecharmedgems.com or click the link in the show notes to learn more and join me.

It’s time to stop living at the mercy of emotional triggers and to start living in spiritual integrity. The Crystal Self Healer members portal is where that shift begins. Come and find your clarity.

Conclusion and Next Steps

Today’s episode has been brought to you by the Hierophant, Lapis Lazuli and Discernment. May we all discern the truth so we can experience peace within.

Blessed be, my friends.

All right, my friends, that wraps up this week’s episode. Thank you for joining me here today on the Crystal Self Healer Podcast. If you haven’t already, hit subscribe, leave a review and take the what Crystal is best for you. Quiz linked in the show notes. Join me again next week as we continue to demystify crystals, how your brain works and how you can use them so you can have more energy, get more done, and feel better every day.