Crystal Wisdom
Amethyst
Chakras: Third Eye, Crown, Etheric
Astrological Sign: Aquarius, Capricorn, pisces, Virgo
Element: Wind
Amethyst Cool and relaxing, amethyst is a stone of psychic power. Referred to in ancient times as the "Gem of Fire"....amethyst is known for its stunning beauty and legendary powers to stimulate, and soothe the mind and emotions. It carries the energy of fire and passion, creativity and spirituality.
Wearing Amethyst helps promote meditation, peace, tranquility and oneness with your spiritual goals. It enhances and strengthens the powers of the bearer and helps attune with the higher self, dispelling fears, heightening intuition and helping to embrace your own intuitive wisdom.
Some of the powers of Amethyst;
High spiritual vibration
Guards against psychic attack
A natural tranquilizer
Blocks negative energy
Healing and cleansing
Enhances spiritual awareness
Supports sobriety
Overcomes addictions of all kinds
Calming and stimulating to the mind
Beneficial for meditation
Helps with mental focus
Helps with insomnia and nightmares
Balancing Dispels negative emotions
Helps to remember and understand dreams
Helps with visualization
A spiritual stone that opens intuition and enhances psychic gifts
Stimulates the third eye
Encourages astral travel
natural cleanser that transmutes negative energy
Cleanses the aura.
Therapeutic Properties of Amethyst:
Physical healing in endocrine system and metabolism, immune system, blood, headaches and tension, bruising, injuries, swelling, lungs, respiratory tract, intestines, insomnia.
Spiritual Healing:
balances and connects the physical and etheric bodies, cleanses the aura, stimulates the throat and crown charkas.
In some writing the Amethyst is also called the 'healer's stone', 'stone of spirituality and contentment', and 'stone of meditation'. Amethyst enhances one's own creative energy and healing power, by assisting the mind's surrender to higher spiritual energies soothing, calming, and tranquilizing the mind during meditation and calming the mind for sleep and inspired dreams. It is also a great purifier. Amethyst opens you up to the cosmos bringing in all the positive energy around you, balancing and aligning the ethereal energies of the intellectual/mental, emotional, and physical. It helps you to understand death and rebirth. Amethyst is known as the 'healer's stone', 'stone of spirituality and contentment', and 'stone of meditation'. Amethyst enhances one's own creative energy and healing power, by assisting the mind's surrender to higher spiritual energies soothing, calming, and tranquilizing the mind during meditation and calming the mind for sleep and inspired dreams.
Amazonite
Chakra: Throat, Heart
Astrological Sign: Virgo
Element: Water
With an energy like taking a deep breath, this stone helps us to speak our personal truth. A stone of harmony, ammonite is a truth-teller and peacemaker, A soothing and calming stone, it aids us in releasing worries and fears so that we may communicate from the heart and break through our boundaries. Bringing clarity of thought, it helps us to deal with chaos and find a place of centred harmony. Amazonite may improve self worth of those who wear it. Users say that they have more confidence when they wear this stone.
From a health point of view, amazonite is thought beneficial for the throat and bronchi.. Amazonite also helps to soothe the brain and nervous system. Helps filter information combine with natural intuition. Enhances masculine qualities and creativity.
The Amazonite is a good crystal for artists Amazonite is believed to bestow truth, honour and integrity to its wearer. It enhances love, sooth emotions and tense, aggravated situations.
Aquamarine
Chakra: Throat, Heart
Astrological Sign: Gemini, Pisces, Aries
Element: Water
The Luminous blue gemstones are one of the wonders of the mineral kingdom. beautiful water element, this stone brings us in touch with our subconscious the domains of spirit and our deepest emotions. Its energy is as refreshing us a cool waterfall.
Sometimes also called the 'Stone of Courage', can be used to help you observe your thoughts, your environment and the people around you- thus making you wise and prepared to face life powerfully. Aquamarine increases rational thought and intelligence and make persons astute in business matters. Aquamarine is also a stone of love and mercy. Aquamarine, when worn or carried is said to give insight, foresight, freedom from insomnia, cure laziness, quicken the intellect, provide courage and happiness and make youth everlasting.
Traditional Metaphysical Properties of Aquamarine include:
courage, purification, peace, intuition, self-expression, balance, preparedness.
Aquamarine is said to subdue an overactive Throat Chakra. Natural Healers use Aquamarine to increase courage and provide protection. It is often recommended for those who are experiencing a lot of grief. Some believe that water used to soak the stone can stop hiccups, cure eye problems and relieved breathing problems. Aquamarine works against nerve pain, glandular problems, toothache, and disorders of the neck, jaw and throat. It strengthens liver and kidneys.
This lovely gem evokes the sea in both its name and its colour. The ancients saw this as a stone of courage and felt that carrying it would help them return safe and prosperous from sea voyages. It aids in compassion, and tolerance, and facilitates communication both with others and with the deeper self.
Ametrine
Chakra: Solar Plexus, Crown Chakra
Astrological Sign: Libra
Element: Wind, Fire
Ametrine is a harmonious blend of amethyst and citrine energies. Amethyst stimulates the crown chakra, protecting our auric field, purifying our energies and uplifting the spirit. Citrine is the stone of mental clarity, creativity and will. Ametrine combines all of these traits and brings harmony to the mine. Ametrine energies are said to stimulate the intellect and rid the aura of negative energy. It helps you recognize the divinity within all, thus eliminating prejudice. It helps release old programs in the mind and attunes you to higher states of consciousness in meditation. It is also said to be helpful for releasing negative emotional programming.
Ametrine is used mystically to aid in meditation, boost psychic abilities, relieve tension, disperse negativity and help to eliminate prejudice. It is related primarily to the Crown and Root Chakras.
For those engaged in what you believe to be mundane activities, Ametrine teaches you to balance your physical activities with your spiritual hunger. Workaholics learn to pause and enjoy the fruits that your labors provide. Procrastinators discover the empowering joy of fully completing a task and the rewards one reaps when a goal is finally achieved. Those that walk among the clouds suddenly find purpose in touching the Earth.
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Black Obsidian
Chakra: Base
Astrological Sign: Sagittarius
Element: Earth
a pure glossy black colour, Obsidian is a fire stone, born of the volcano.
Used to create tools and weapons by many primitive people, it lets us slice to the core of a matter and to release and ground negativity. It is a powerful stone of protection. and grounds the root chakra.
Obsidian is considered extremely protective and said to allow no negative energy or negative spirit to enter. In the Middle Ages it was thought to drive out demons. It provides protection from negative spirits.
Obsidian can be polished to a shiny mirror surface. Because of this shiny, mirror surface, Obsidian is attributed with the ability to reflect back to us our true selves. It reveals to us our flaws in no uncertain terms. Because of this property, obsidian is said to remove emotional blocks. Said to be a vision stone for use in vision quests and prophetic dreaming.
Obsidian is a gemstone of the 1st Chakra. It provides protection, grounding and protection from negative self-image, especially with respect to our physical appearance. Extremely helpful in times of grief. Obsidian was given as a remedy for snake poison.
also Useful to combat depression.
Black Tourmaline
Chakra: Base
Astrological Sign: Libra
Element: Earth
Black Tourmaline is considered one of the most potent of all gemstones. It does double duty. It works both as a Healing gemstone and as a cleansing gemstone. Black Tourmaline is a stone of protection against negative influences. It increases the wearer's energy level, encourages mental balance, and promotes psychic prowess.
Black Tourmaline is known to enable the owner to become more creative and grounded, by working with the Root Chakra. It is a special stone with Native Americans for it's ability to protect against spells. It can be used to relieve lower back pain, arthritis, anxiety, and to stimulate the adrenals. A major gemstone of the 1st Chakra, Black Tourmaline is one of the most potent gemstones for dispelling negativity and depression while at the same time providing powerful protection. It helps those full of feelings of doom and fear.
Black Tourmaline is also said to repel negative energy. It is helpful to persons in the sphere of/or being victimized by a person with strong negative energy. Black Tourmaline is helpful to those feeling depressed, sad and fearful. Also beneficial for constipation, lower back pain, reproductive issues, and insomnia.
Bloodstone
Chakra: Base
Astrological Sign: Aries, Pisces, Libra
Element: Earth
Bloodstone (also called heliotrope) is green with distinctive red spots that resemble blood, giving this stone its name. The bloodstone was used to stop bleeding especially nosebleeds. There is a legend that says the bloodstone was formed from the blood of Christ dripping on the green earth and solidifying. It was also called heliotrope by the Greeks and was thought to bring change. The bloodstone has been used as an amulet to protect against the evil eye.
Bloodstone is the symbol of justice. Healing properties of bloodstone The bloodstone is used for circulation of all energy in the body and helps to remove energy blocks. Bloodstone is used in the alignment of all the centres of the body. A healer must do this alignment while the patient lies on his stomach. It also aids in the circulation of blood. It is good to have several pieces of Bloodstone in the home to increase the flow of life energy. It helps one to love in intimate and other relationships (family, friends etc) by shifting your focus away from the past and bringing it into the present.
The bloodstone is also good for enhancing physical and mental vitality. Bloodstone also Known as 'the stone of the warrior,' this stone enhances courage and brings understanding of the benefits behind each hard-won victory. It helps us to revitalize and open our hearts, tempering strength with compassion. It is a protective stone, and in ancient times was thought to slow bleeding. This stone is often used by athletes to give them both courage and physical vitality. It is also a prosperity stone, helping to manifest.
Blue Lace Agate
Chakra: Throat
Astrological Sign: pisces
Element: Water
Blue Lace Agate is banded in beautiful lace like patterns of light blue and white. The energy of Blue Lace opens and clears the throat chakra, helping those who find it difficult to make themselves heard by others. It helps us find our words to share our highest truth.
it is called the 'stone for gentle people'. Its energy is calming, uplifting and peaceful, bringing harmony to the environment. It brings inspiration by opening one up to the higher planes of thought. The energy of light, air, movement and grace helps give flight to good dreams as they waft down upon the sleeper. Blue Lace Agate works on a very high frequency.
Blue Obsidian
Chakra: Throat
Astrological Sign: Aquarius
Element: Water
Aqua Blue Obsidian, also known as a form of Aqua Aura, has a wonderful, dreamy, expansive energy. Its a great stone to work with if you’re beginning to explore your own spiritual ability, or are even developing a long-term gift. It has a strong connection to water.
Blue Obsidian has a way of clearing the mind of mental clutter, slowing our thought processes down so we take one thing at a time and do it well (instead of 10 things at once and we’re all over the place!).
Aqua Blue Obsidian cannot be used for evil. This is the protection stone for sensitive or psychic people. It provides a great defense against negative psychic energy and also gives one a general sense of calm and well being. It acts as a protector during traveling, it is great for directional knowledge as well. Obsidian in general is a protective stone and boosts intuition and insight, and improves psychic communication.
Aqua Blue Obsidian, as well as having the general properties of Obsidian, stimulates the throat chakra. It aids communication, so we can clear our head, receive intuitive information and then clearly communicate. Blue Obsidian can be used in any spiritual pursuits such as tarot reading, scrying, astral travel, journeying etc. It is gentle and supportive rather than blasting us too fast or in a way we may feel we’re not in control.
It will help you speak from your heart and see the truth. Keep this near you to bring mental clarity and balance in your life. Also, this is a great stone to hold during meditation. It will help block negativity in your life
Blue Tourmaline
Chakra: Throat, Third Eye
Astrological Sign: Libra, Tauras
Element: Water, Wind
Blue Tourmaline evokes the tranquility of deep blue water and gliding well beneath its surface. It invites surrender of all thought to the solitude of a liquid silence, a graceful world of letting go... then rising to the light. It is also known as Indicolite, a variation of the original Indigolite, and refers to its deep blue color. Rarer than other Tourmalines, it forms in shades of light to dark blue, some with a tint of turquoise.
(Indicolite) Indicolite is considered a de-stresser and promotes sound sleep. Blue Tourmaline can help us develop psychic abilities. Blue Tourmaline is thought to help with intuition (6th Chakra) and eloquence in communication (5th Chakra). Tourmaline is considered lucky for artists, writers and other persons pursuing creative careers.
Blue Tourmaline aligns the mind with divine energy. its stops overactive thinking. perfect stone for anyone wanting to open their mind to higher realms.
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Carnelian
Chakra: Base, Sacral
Astrological Sign: Taurus, Cancer, Leo
Element: Fire
These days, carnelian is thought by some to enhance self esteem, to combat feelings of inadequacy, and to increase physical energy. Like the unexpected fire of a sunset, or the first flash of autumn brilliance, Carnelian captivates. Its bold energy brings a rush of warmth and joy that lingers, stimulating and empowering. Known as a stone of motivation and endurance, leadership and courage, Carnelians have protected and inspired throughout history.
It is sometimes used as a talisman to protect against fire and misfortune. From Antiquity, carnelian has been worn in cameos in the belief that it will ward off insanity and depression. In ancient Egypt, Carnelian was associated with the heart and resurrection of a mummy. In Oriental and Middle East countries, Carnelian was believed to protect you from the evil of envious persons. A same belief was held by people in the Middle Ages, who thought that Carnelian was a great protector.
Carnelian was believed to protect you from those persons trying to read your mind, nightmares, enchantments, as well as guarding the home against lightning strikes and severe storms. Carnelian is considered to be a sacred stone of the Egyptians and the Tibetans, this energetic stone activates the lower chakras and helps the wearer to take action. It brings energy and fire, enhancing physical energy and personal power and invoking joy, laughter and warmth as it opens the heart.
Carnelian encourages brotherhood among all. It stimulates analytical capabilities and precision. It protects against envy, fear and rage, and helps banish sorrow. It can assist in drama and theatre. It is opening to creativity, individuality, prosperity and also, aids lower back problems and pains, pollen allergies and colds. Carnelian has an affinity for Taurus, Cancer and Leo and vibrates to the numbers five and six. Carnelian is an important gemstone in opening a closed base chakra Natural healers use Carnelian to quell anger, jealousy and hateful feelings, clear negative energy and sorrow. Carnelian protects you against rage and fear.
Wash carnelian under water after wearing it.
Citrine
Chakra: Solar Plexus
Astrological sign: gemini, aries, libra, leo
Element: Fire
From antiquity, citrine was called the 'sun stone' because it was thought capable of holding sunlight. The color of citrine being associated with gold, it became known as the merchant's stone. It was thought to improve communication and to attract wealth and help promote prosperity. The Citrine is a very pretty golden form of the quartz family that immediately transmutes negative energies. It is also known as the 'Stone of Joy', which means it helps you to focus on the positives in life and to forget and ignore the rest. It is also very beneficial in increasing mental clarity in times of confusion. Citrine is called the 'merchant's stone' for its ability to increase personal power and income. It bring the energy of the sun to the owner by invigorating, motivating and harnessing creative energy. Citrine dissipates and transmutes negative energy. It is excellent at balancing the yin and yang and aligning the Chakras.
Therapeutic Properties of Citrine:
A stone of manifestation, Citrine brings our thoughts into being on the physical plane, helping us to realize our dreams. It is especially useful for desires involving happiness, wealth, success and communication. Helping to balance the solar plexus chakra, it brings clarity to the difference between the needs of ego and our divine, higher Will, and to fill our lives with joy.
Some believe that placing citrine crystals in a safe or locked place will cause income to increase. Citrine is also believed to help align the spine. The soldiers in Caesar's legions wore citrine on their chest because the stone was believed to have life-saving properties in battle. It is recognized as the stone of light, sun, and life. Citrine is said to help one connect with the spirit. Citrine is useful for all forms of emotional distress: low self-esteem, suicidal tendencies, lack of energy and destructive tendencies. It chases away nightmares and ensure a good nights sleep.
Citrine is an important gemstone for the 3rd Chakra (about the navel), called Manipura. This chakra governs the energy and vitality. Natural Healers use Citrine to bring about happiness and abundance (i.e., open a closed 3rd Chakra). Citrine is also used to rid the body of toxins. It is also used to improve skin, aid digestion and improve the disposition.
Place a strand or citrine along your spine or wear it around your neck.
Clear Quartz
Chakra: All
Astrological Sign: All
Element: Storm
Quartz is called the 'stone of power' because it awakens you to the cosmic forces, balancing the chakras and enhancing your healing ability. It serves as a cosmic filter and magnifying glass. Quartz amplifies, focuses, stores, and transforms energy. It allows for a profound altered state of consciousness, by bringing the energy of the stars into the soul and transferring thoughts into sound. Quartz helps you to recognize the origin of a disease it has been used in diagnostic healing, by raising the consciousness toward the enlightened state. Quartz increases intuition, social awareness, confidence, and power.
Clear Quartz is particularly useful for stimulating the Crown Chakra. The Crown Chakra is located at the top of the head, and is our gateway to the expanded universe beyond our bodies. It controls how we think, and how we respond to the world around us. It is the fountainhead of our beliefs and the source of our spirituality. It connects us to the higher planes of existence and is the source of universal energy and truth. When the Crown is in balance, our energies are in balance. We know our place in the universe and see things as they are. We are unruffled by setbacks, knowing they are an essential part of life.
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Diopside
Chakra: Heart, Base
Astrological Sign: Virgo
Element: Earth
Diopside is said to be related to love, commitment, and the inner heart. It brings a beautiful empowering energy, supporting emotional well-being and enhancing our ability to love ourself and others. It is traditionally said to be helpful for healing trauma, partly by bringing cleansing tears. Sometimes it's even called the "crying stone" because of this. It can help get in touch with the feminine side, which can help heal aggression and stubbornness.
Green diopside sends it energies along the entire chakric column, from the top of the head all the way to the bas of the spine. it charges and activates the third eye, heart and first chakra, bringing all chakras into balance and harmony. It sends a green ray of healing light throughout the entire body and auric field.
Physically it has been used in crystal healing for the heart, lungs, circulation, weakness, kidneys, muscle aches and spasms, and psychological disorders. Diopside is associated with the heart, third eye and root (base) chakras. Black Star Diopside is associated more with the root chakra than other colors of Diopside, and brings more energies of calming stress and anxiety.
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Emerald
Chakra: Heart
Astrological Sign: Taurus, Gemini, Aries
Element: Water
Called the “Stone of Successful Love,” Emerald opens and nurtures the heart and the Heart Chakra. Its soothing energy provides healing to all levels of the being, bringing freshness and vitality to the spirit. A stone of inspiration and infinite patience, It quiets the emotions, bringing harmony to all aspects of life. Emerald promotes friendship, balance between partners, and is particularly known for providing domestic bliss, contentment and loyalty. It was dedicated in the ancient world to the goddess Venus for its ability to insure security in love.
The role the color green in providing us a soothing and healing effect was well known for centuries. When we feel bad or need to recuperate, we go to countryside and take walks through the park among the lush green meadows. Buddha got his enlightenment when he was sitting under the shadow of a big tree. Green was revered even in biblical times. Psalms (chapter 23) talks about 'leading through the green pastures.'
Since the time of Cleopatra and continuing today, emeralds have set the standard for the ultimate color in green gemstones. A fine emerald is truly breathtaking. Emerald is the birthstone for May. Emerald is the anniversary gemstone for the 20th, 35th and 55th year of marriage, the perfect emblem of an enduring love.
Emerald, the carrier of green rays, has the same effect on the persons that wear it. Emerald revitalizes us. It restores our balance. It heals our wounds. It gives us mental clarity. When we're confused or troubled, it helps us cut through to the truth. So, it is always a good time to wear emeralds. Some people believe that wearing an Emerald brings wisdom, growth and patience - qualities essential for lasting love. A gift of Emerald is considered symbolic of love and devotion. Emeralds are even believed to change color upon infidelity!
Many virtues are ascribed to emerald. It is said to drive away evil spirits, and to preserve the chastity of the wearer. The emerald gives faith, and success in love. It helps you to identify false friends by changing color in the presence of false friends or false witnesses. It promotes constancy of mind, true friendship, and felicity in domestic life. As a love token, it registers the degree of love. If pale, love is waning.
When worn, the emerald is supposed to prevent epilepsy attack, and when held in the mouth it is believed to be a cure for dysentery. Ancient Egyptians believed that emerald protected pregnant women. It is also believed to assist women at childbirth.
Emerald is extensively used for physical and emotional healing. Emerald, with its refreshing soft green color, has amazing healing powers for eyes. It is a good talisman for any eye trouble.
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Fluorite
Chakra: All (depending on colour, some fluorites resonate more with particular chakras)
Astrological Sign: Capricorn, Pisces
Element: Wind
One of my all time favourite gems! Fluorite is an extraordinary creation of Nature, beautiful and luminous, soft and glassy, often vibrant in color, with an internal structure of order and perfection that resonates with the human mind like no other crystal. It carries a calm, stable frequency that brings order to chaos, and scattered and unbalanced energies into balance and harmony. Fluorite supports spirituality and is one of the most powerful stones for manifesting our visions.
Certain colours of Fluorite have special properties specific to them.
Purple (Violet) Fluorite: the most peace-giving of the Fluorites, dedicated to the devotional aspects of the mind that connect with Spirit. It purifies the mind and enhances mental acuity, stimulating the Third Eye Chakra in order to bring a logical and conscious awareness of the mental processes and how one thinks. It is an excellent crystal for focused meditation and boosts one’s intuitive and psychic abilities. Purple Fluorite is a stone of protection, thought to become more protective the longer it is used, and is an ideal “Dream Crystal,” defending one from evil spirits and bad dreams. It radiates a marvelous energy throughout the light body relieving stress, spiritual discomfort, and physical blockage
Blue Fluorite: brings a calm, rational energy to the system, promoting orderly, sequential thoughts and enabling one to direct the brain’s activities toward an intended purpose. Attuned to the Third Eye and Throat Chakras, it is an exceptional talisman for well-ordered record-keeping, and fosters clear, concise communication skills. It inspires gentle honesty, a sense of justice, and letting go of obsessions, frustrations and disappointments.
Clear Fluorite: is a mental clarity stone, stimulating to the Crown Chakra. It cleanses and energizes the aura, harmonizing the mind and spirit. This crystal allows for a shift in perspective so one may recognize the difference between struggle and the need to perpetuate it. It helps alleviate emotional turmoil, feelings of guilt or shame, and pressure from others. Clear Fluorite enhances the energies of other stones and is excellent for crystal healing layouts, and may be used to align all of the chakras, bringing universal energy into the physical body.
Green Fluorite: is highly beneficial for clearing negative energy from the environment and brings cleansing, renewal, and a spring-like freshness to the chakras. It inspires new ideas, originality and quick thinking. Particularly healing to the Heart Chakra, this mineral brings information from the subconscious, and helps the emotional body understand issues of the heart, both current and of the past. It enables release of emotional trauma and outworn conditioning, frees one from the slavery of addictions, and allows one to serve purposes of a higher good. Harmonizing the mind with the heart, Green Fluorite helps make certain one’s thoughts, words and actions are aligned with their true purpose.
Rainbow Fluorite: displays multiple bands of varying hues of Fluorite. It is ideal for overall cleansing and repair of the auric field, and for activating and energizing all chakras. It calms a chaotic mind and promotes freethinking, flexibility, and freedom of choice. It empowers one to verbalize their ideas and needs with confidence, and to embrace self-sufficiency by not resting one’s happiness in the hands of others. Meditation with this mineral can help reveal the truth of a relationship and is marvelous for releasing suppressed emotions and facilitating life changes.
Yellow Fluorite: is a crystal of unity, intellect and creativity. It increases understanding, logic and intellectual ability, while boosting one’s imagination and resourcefulness. Stimulating the Solar Plexus Chakra, this mineral aligns the will with the mind, ensuring one can bring one’s ideas and goals into reality through action and intent. Yellow Fluorite is also beneficial for stabilizing group energy, bringing a cooperative spirit and the willingness to work together for a common good. It promotes a positive outlook on life and demonstrates the connective structure of love among and between all that exists
Fluorite resonates with the third Eye Chakra and to mental energies in general. It is one of the most powerful of the New Age Stones, bringing onto the physical plane higher forms of truth and integrating those concepts into the mind, which in turn manifests on the material plane. The Third Eye is the center of our perception and command. It directs our sight and everyday awareness of the world.
Fluorite allows us to let go of everything. We can forget about all the worries and stand and enjoy the surroundings. it is like when we watch a rainbow.... We watch it in amazement. We feel connected to something larger than ourselves and to everyone else standing there looking at that rainbow. It reminds us that we can always begin again. That's the wonderful sense of life fluorite gives us whenever we wear it.
Natural Healers associate Fluorite with concentration as it is supposed to bring balance to mental-emotional energies and reduce chaos and misguided energies.
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Garnet
Chakra: Base
Astrological Sign: Leo, Virgo, Capricorn, Aquarius
Element: Earth
Also known as the Stone of Health. The Garnet is a beautiful deep red crystal, which stimulates the root chakra, which gives it physical vitality. A symbol of constancy the Garnet strengthens, purifies and regenerates bodily systems. Provides a sense of grounding in times of change and upheaval and can enhance the imagination. It can also be called the stone of commitment or devotion, which facilitates self-love and heals issues of abandonment. It is also believed to be a healer of all disruptive energies along the spinal column.
Garnet is a stone of vital power and energy, and lends vitality and strength. It aids in raising and directing the flow of positive energy and increases sensuality. It is associated with the root chakra. Given as a gift, garnet symbolizes true and never-ending love and devotion. Garnet invokes and releases ones creative ability and inner fire.
Garnet has a rich history. Native American Indians used red garnets as bullets, believing that they would seek blood and inflict a deadlier wound. Christians believe that garnet symbolized Christ's sacrifice Islam followers believe that garnet illuminated the fourth heaven.
It is considered a good luck to receive a Garnet as a gift. Some believe that it is useful in warding off bad dreams and as protection from theft. The red varieties of garnet are believed to increase passion in all areas of life. Garnet is thought to attract love and soul mates and to enhance creativity. Garnets were thought to stop bleeding, cure inflammatory diseases, and smooth discord. Garnet has been associated with the root, or red chakra imbalances of which are said to be responsible for anxiety, irritable bowel and lack of energy.
It helps by toughening one's mind to negative thoughts and increasing one's ability to focus internally. Garnet promotes warmth, wisdom and understanding. It is also thought to be very beneficial to newborns by providing a protective influence and a calming effect.
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Hematite
Chakra: Base
Astrological Sign: Aquarius, aries
element: Earth
Hematite is the stone for protection against, and the transformation of negativity. It balances the yin/yang energy. It is one of the most effective stones for grounding oneself in the body and the physical world.
Hematite improves memory, allows for innovation, and enhances technical prowess. It allows the owner to 'reach for the sun'. It also facilitates a quiet meditation by attracting 'kind love' and peace, enhancing self-control, and bringing inner happiness.
Hematite- The root 'hem/o' means blood. When ground or cut, this blackish grey metallic stone forms a reddish powder. Hematite forms a reflective shield around the wearer, letting negativity bounce off and return to the sender. The bearer should remember however, that their own negativity will be reflected to them if they are its source. It is therefore a 'lesson stone', teaching the aware to release and ground their negativity. It heals and cleanses the blood and improves memory. Hematite is the stone for protection against, and the transformation of negativity. It balances the yin/yang energy.
Hematite improves memory, allows for innovation, and enhances technical prowess. It allows the owner to 'reach for the sun'. It also facilitates a quiet meditation by attracting 'kind love' and peace, enhancing self-control, and bringing inner happiness.
Howlite
Spiritually, howlite is a stone of awareness. It can prepare the user or wearer to receive wisdom and attunement from the Higher Self and the Divine. It is also used for dimensional travel and healthy meditation.
Howlite can also be used to release attachments, or cords, linking old emotional pain, from this life or a past life, to the present. Once these atachments are severed, it allows for processing those emotions and bringing peace in those areas.
Therapeutic Properties of Howlite:
Howlite is a tremendously important stone for creative people. It increases our appreciation of beauty. It upholds the spiritual values that are important for success such as fostering trust, openness and discipline. Howlite is useful in protecting the upper Chakras, cleansing the aura and purifying the blood. It reduces phlegm when worn near the throat.
Howlite may be useful as a treatment for calcium disorders, such as knitting bones and disorders of the teeth.
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Iolite
Chakra: Third Eye
Astrological Sign: Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus
Element: Wind
The 'violet stone'. This stone is one of the best for use with the Third Eye Chakra for intuition, spiritual growth, and meditation. Iolite produces a subtle electrical field in contact with the body that builds and balances ones energies. It was used by shaman as a powerful stone for keeping the 'vision' clear. Iolite balance the yin/yang energies of the body. It helps the wearer to leave behind old issues and move forward.
Iolite is known as the gemstone of clear vision. It energizes athletes and helps discern truth at the heart level. Iolite is an important gemstone of the 3rd Eye or 6th Chakra. It is believed to aid in astral travel and attaining deep trances. Placing the gemstone on the 3rd eye area is thought to improve psychic abilities. Shamans use it to bring accurate visions and align spirits with the desired purpose. Iolite is believed to bring balance to male/female energies and auricle fields.
Surrender-that's the message in iolite. It helps us to see the path we are on and the path we should be on. Iolite calls us to honor ourselves and to surrender some space so the sacred can work through us to make the necessary changes.
Different persons may find different benefits wearing iolite. Iolite, for example, helps people face and deal with changes in their life easily without the associated worry. Some people may find that iolite helps them to relax and sleep. Some may find that it helps them to connect better with nature. Some others may find that iolite helps them to make changes in their behavior and to get back on track. Iolite is thought to help the body release toxins. Hence it is an important gemstone for the liver.
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Jade
Jade Sacred to both the Chinese and the Mayans, this stone is said to bless everything it touches. Often used to carve sacred artifacts, such as statues of the Gods, it invokes wisdom, peace, harmony and devotion to one's higher purpose.
its toughness, and ability to polish and sharpen made it a favored stone for axe heads, knives and weapons. Indigenous tribes of Mexico, Central and South America, and New Zealand carved it into deity masks and ritual artifacts, even cast it into wells as an offering to the water spirits for fresh and plentiful water. Jade has been the most highly esteemed stone in China throughout recorded history, and was valued for its beauty and powers of healing and protection. An endless variety of gems, vessels, incense burners, beads, burial items and statues have been wondrously carved from Jade, as well as musical instruments and pendants inscribed with poetry. [Simmons, 210][Eason, 266, 268]
The Heart Chakra is located near the center of the breastbone. It regulates our interaction with the external world and controls what we embrace and what we resist. It gives us the balancing ability to be ourselves within the environment. When the heart chakra is out of balance you may feel either controlling or controlled in a relationship, and become critical of the little foibles of others. You may well find yourself having inappropriately strong emotional responses to everyday external stimuli. Green crystal energy is used to resolve blockages and to re-balance the heart chakra, helping us understand our own needs and emotions clearly. We can deal with the ebbs and flows of emotional relationships, understand their cyclic nature, and accept the changes.
Jade is most valued for its metaphysical properties. It is the ultimate "Dream Stone," revered in ancient cultures, as well as today, to access the spiritual world, gain insight into ritualistic knowledge, encourage creativity, and dream-solve.
It is cherished as a protective talisman, assuring long life and a peaceful death, and is considered a powerful healing stone. An amulet of good luck and friendship, Jade signifies wisdom gathered in tranquility, dispelling the negative and encouraging one to see oneself as they really are.
In scientific terms, Jade is the name shared by two distinctly different minerals - Nephrite, a calcium magnesium silicate, and Jadeite, a sodium aluminum silicate. Though they have different compositions, hardnesses, densities and crystal structures, both are exceptionally tough stones, similar in appearance, and equally valuable in metaphysical properties. Both occur in the beautiful olive shades we've come to recognize as jade green, but have some distinctions.
Other colors have additional properties
Black Jade emanates strong, protective energies to ward off negative assault, physical or psychological, including self limitation.
Blue Jade calms the mind, encouraging peace and reflection, and is valuable in promoting visions and dreams.
Brown Jade is grounding. It connects to the earth and provides comfort and reliability.
Lavender Jade alleviates emotional hurt and provides spiritual nourishment. Its energy is of the highest etheric spectrum.
Orange Jade brings joy and teaches the interconnectedness of all beings. It is energetic and quietly stimulating.
Purple Jade encourages mirth and happiness, and purifies one's aura. It dispels the negative and increases one's level of discernment.
Red Jade is a stone of life-force energy, dispelling fear that holds one back, and urges one to action.
White Jade filters distractions, pulls in relevant, constructive information and aids in decision making.
Yellow Jade is cheerful and energetic, a stone of assimilation and discrimination.
Jasper
The jasper can come in many different colours and patterns and is known to be the 'nurturer' because it reminds us of our need to help others as well as ourselves. It is a 'Stone of Protection' which can be used to ward off negative energies- both physical and psychic, which makes it an excellent stone to carry when practicing astral travel. Native Americans believe that jasper brings rain.
The word for Jasper in some Native American cultures meant rain-bringer. Jasper was thought to drive away evil spirits and protect against snake and spider bites. It is said to provide protection, and to have a calming effect, giving stability and security. Jasper is also said to balance one's physical, emotional and intellectual states. Jaspers are considered the Patron Stone to Counselors and Therapists. Natural healers consider jasper useful as an overall healing gemstone. Wearing jasper was believed to strengthen the stomach. Jasper was also believed to cure gynecological problems. Thought important for women during childbirth - holding a piece of Jasper in the hand during childbirth is said to help relieve pain and guard the mother and child.
Varieties of Jasper:
There are many varieties of Jasper and each has a different name. Here are the most common ones;
Bloodstone Jasper Dalmation Stone or Dalmation Jasper
Fancy Jasper
Flower Jasper
Leopardskin Jasper
Ocean Jasper
Opalite Jasper
Picasso Jasper
Picture Jasper
Poppy Jasper
Rainforest Jasper
Red Jasper
Silver Leaf Jasper
Tigerskin Jasper
Turitella or Fossil Jasper
Zebra Stone or Zebra Jasper
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Kyanite
Chakra: All, especially third eye and heart
Astrological Sign: Taurus, Libra, Aries
Element: Storm
The high vibration and rapid transfers of energy from Kyanite create pathways where none existed before. Like a universal bridge, it is an extraordinary crystal of connection, opening the mind centers, enhancing telepathic and psychic abilities, bridging gaps in all communication efforts, and providing a link for transmitting or receiving healing energy. It immediately aligns the chakras and subtle bodies, bringing tranquility and a calming effect to the whole being. It is an exceptional stone for transitioning into deep meditative states.
Like Citrine, Kyanite is one of the two minerals on the planet that neither accumulates nor retains negative energy, and therefore never needs cleansing. Kyanite's energy is unlimited in application, making it an excellent stone for metaphysical purposes, and it may be used for cleansing and clearing other crystals.
Kyanite instantly aligns all the chakras and subtle bodies, clearing the pathways and meridians. It restores Qi to the physical body and promotes a calming effect to the whole being. With its blue and indigo energies, Kyanite is particularly stimulating to the Throat and Third Eye Chakras, expanding communication and psychic awareness on all levels.
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Labradorite
Chakra: All
Astrological Sign: Sagittarius, Scorpio, leo
Element: Wind
Labradorite - A sister to moonstone, labradorite links to the 'darker' Crone aspects of the Goddess, and grants inner knowing of Mystery. It enhances intuition and psychic perception. Like the cord-cutting Crone, it helps the bearer to release judgment, and understand their destiny. Use it to bring Light to the shadowed realms of the self and to connect with the power of the waning Moon. Its flashes of green, blue, gold, orange, red and sometimes violet are truly magical.
Also known by the name spectrolite. Labradorite provides a bridge between the scientific/intellectual and the mystic/psychic worlds. It is a tremendously spiritual stone. It is especially helpful for people who tend to overwork. It helps us regain our energy and aids our bodies and spirits in healing themselves. Gemologists suggest that the Labradorite protects the aura from energy leakage. It also enhances intuition, improves rational thought and helps use power wisely. Because of its ability to enhance psychic ability, protect, improve the intellect and teach the responsible use of power, Labradorite is considered an important mystical gemstone, sometimes referred to as a Wizard's Stone.
A pendulum made of Labradorite is sometimes used by natural healers to locate or pinpoint problems. Labradorite is useful for calming an overactive 6th Chakra, or 3rd Eye. This controls intuition, psychic awareness, ESP and insight. It allows the bearer to become more self-aware. Labrodorite is an important gemstone for vision. Gem Therapists use Labroadorite to assist the blind, to improve night vision, and for remote sensing. It is an excellent gemstone for eyesight, brain problems, stress and mental agitation.
Labrodorite is also a useful for meditation. Focusing on labradorite can help you enter and maintain the meditative state. It quiets us physically, emotionally and spiritually.
Lapis Lazuli
Chakra: Throat, Third Eye
Astrological Sign: Sagittarius, pisces
Element: Wind
Lapis is one of the oldest spiritual stones known to man, used by healers, priests and royalty, for power, wisdom and to stimulate psychic abilities and inner vision. it represents universal truth.
Known as the 'stone of total awareness', by increasing intuition and empathy. It works with the Third Eye increasing psychic abilities, aiding meditation, and allowing a neutral perception in emotional issues. Lapis Lazuli is said to have existed before the birth of time, thereby aiding one to understand the great mysteries of life. It aids us in the dream state by conducting our dreams and helping us to understand them. It is a protective stone, guarding the owner against attack.
The Hebrews used it to decorate their sacred garments. There is a legend of King Solomon that says an angel gave him a Lapis Lazuli ring to control demons. Lapis was used extensively in ancient Egypt. Lapis Lazuli Sacred to the Goddess Isis, this stone was prized by the Ancient Egyptians and holds the energy of a star-studded sky, limitless in its wisdom. Lapis provides mental clarity and objectivity it assists in awaking the third eye and for tapping into your intuition and strengthen psychic abilities. Lapis is also connected with Jupiter and thus expand intellect, wisdom and leadership qualities as well as helping in legal matters.
The stone works as a shield from psychic attack. It is used to relieve insomnia and let go of anxieties. From Antiquity, lapis lazuli was believed to ward off evils from the wearer. Hindus believe that if children wore Lapis Lazuli strung on gold wire it will protect them from all manners of evils, including night frights. Egyptians wore powdered Lapis on the eyes to improve eyesight. To ancient Sumerians, carrying a piece of Lapis, meant carrying a piece of the Gods. Lapis had traditionally been associated with motherhood and motherly love. In Egypt, it was associated with Isis and her child Horus.
Natural healers and gem therapists use Lapis lazuli as an aid to balancing the brow chakra. This chakra influences vision and hearing. Imbalances of the brow chakra are said to cause headaches, anxiety and disorders of the skin. Lapis is an important gemstone in subduing an overactive 6th Chakra. This gemstone is also believed to stimulate creativity. In addition to all these powerful properties of Lapis, it is also said to help you understand your mind. It expands your viewpoint. It gives you wisdom and fairness and increase your spiritual love. It will bring peace and soothes depression.
Wear lapis over the heart. It helps to connect the heart and the mind.
Lepidolite
Chakra: All (especially heart and throat)
Astrological Sign: Libra
Element: Water
Lepidolite is variety of mica. It is stone of calm, trust, and acceptance. It has a strong relaxing, balancing and calming effect. It brings hope in dark times by lending a sense of balance and calm. Lepidolite is called the 'stone of transition', it helps one get through transitions with trust that everything will ultimately turn out for the best. It engenders and enhances self-love, patience, and optimism.
Lepidolite activates the throat, heart, and third eye chakras opening the crown, allowing for the 'flowering' to occur. It is great for stress reduction, uplifting the spirit and calming the mind. Lepidolite is also an excellent stone for business, integrating the light of cooperation and communication.
Lepidolite soothes, relaxes and de-stresses the person who wears it. This gemstone is believed to bring a profound sense of peace to those who wear it deeply relaxing them in the process. Lepidolite is also associated with self-love, trust, openness and honesty.
Lepidolite is helpful to the Upper Chakras. Lepidolite helps negotiations in business endeavors by helping to bring about an open atmosphere of trust and ease. Lepidolite is useful for transitions of all sorts, soothing and easing the way.
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Malachite
Chakra: Heart, Solar Plexus
Astrological Sign: Capricorn, Scorpio
Element: Fire
Malachite is one of the most important stones for protection from negative energies. It soaks the auric field with positive vibrations and strengthens the natural energetic " shell" which can screen out hostile forces.
Malachite, with its beautiful, rich green color, leaves no doubt of its importance as a jewel. Its opaque strength and power demands respect, mesmerizing the viewer. Yet the movement, flow and energy in its lines, circles and designs soothe and welcome. It is spiritually inviting.
Malachite personifies the deep healing green of nature and represents the innate beauty of flowers, trees, roots and plants. It manifests a deep Devic green which rules the material plane. It is a Stone of Transformation, assisting one in changing situations and providing for spiritual growth. It heals on physical and emotional levels, drawing out impurities and stimulating the Life Force throughout the aura and body.
As a stone of transformation, Malachite encourages change and emotional risk-taking. It shows what is blocking your spiritual growth, draws out deep feelings and psychosomatic causes, then allows you to break unwanted ties and outworn patterns. It encourages the expression of feelings, alleviating shyness and teaching the responsibility for one's own thoughts and actions. It supports friendships and empathy for other people
With its pure energy rays of green, Malachite is dedicated to the Heart Chakra. Located near the center of the breastbone, it regulates our interaction with the external world and controls what we embrace and what we resist. It gives us the balancing ability to be ourselves within the environment. When the heart chakra is out of balance you may feel either controlling or controlled in a relationship, and become critical of the little foibles of others. You may well find yourself having inappropriately strong emotional responses to everyday external stimuli.
Green crystal energy is used to resolve blockages and to re-balance the heart chakra, helping us understand our own needs and emotions clearly. We can deal with the ebbs and flows of emotional relationships, understand their cyclic nature, and accept the changes.
Malachite is helpful to clear and activate other chakras. Placed on the Third Eye, it activates visualization and psychic vision. Placed on the solar plexus, it facilitates deep emotional healing, releasing negative experiences and old traumas.
Moonstone
Chakra: Third Eye, Crown
Astrological Sign: Cancer, Libra, Scorpio
Element: Wind
As ancient as the moon itself, Moonstone holds the power of mystery. Its secrets are locked beneath a pearly veil, and with them, our own hidden truths. Only within its reflected light can we begin to understand what it has to teach us. Moonstone is the gem of the high priestess, keeper of feminine mysterious. it is foremost a talisman of the inward journey, taking one deep into the self to retrieve what is missing, the parts of the soul left behind or forgotten, then brought to light.
Since earliest times, Moonstone has been a tangible connection to the magic of the moon - an amulet of protection for travelers, a gift of lovers for passion, a channel for prophecy, and a path to wisdom. Our ties to the moon are strong. As it waxes and wanes in cyclic perfection, it creates the tides and rhythms of our mother, Earth, and influences our behaviors, emotions and spiritual growth. Moonstone calms and encourages, teaching us the natural rhythms of life.
The Moonstone has been associated with the emotional energy of the moon and is reputed to help you go through your transitions with optimism. It is the 'Stone of Wishes, Hopes and Dreams' that help us to remember that everything comes in its own divine time. It attracts nurturing people and energies. It also has been known as the ìGoddess Stoneî since many ancient cultures associated the female presence of God with the moon.
Moonstone was very popular with the Romans, who thought it was formed out of moonlight. In India moonstone is considered a sacred stone. Moonstone is often given to young lovers in India to help them understand what their lives will be like together.
Moonstone is often called the visionary's stone. It helps us to see things more clearly. Moonstone is useful for foretelling the future during the full or waning of the moon. Typically, the stone is placed in the mouth before bed. The answer is said to come in dreams during the night. It is associated with the Third Eye or 6th Chakra. It subdues an overactive 3rd Chakra and opens a closed 6th Chakra.
Moonstone was once called the traveller's stone because it was believed to protect traders and merchants from perils at sea. It helps the wearer mentally. It also assists in taking decisions.
Moonstone is called the 'Lucky Love stone'-- said to bring the wearer that which is most needed. It is also known as the 'traveller's stone' because of its ability to protect and clear negative energy and bring good fortune to the wearer. Moonstone is balancing and reflective, helping one to get in touch with their feeling intuitive side. It embodies the energy of the Moon helping the wearer to access their femininity and attune to their body's natural rhythms.
Moonstone is beneficial for relationships. Wearing or carrying a moonstone is believed to bring a new love into your life. Also, holding a piece of moonstone over their hearts after a quarrel, and then exchanging the stones with each other, would bring you back together.
On a clear night look at the moon glowing in the sky. We get comfort knowing that moon is there irrespective of where we are or how far away from home we are. So, moon provides us the same level of comfort as we are at home. It soothes and restores and deepens our sense of safety, no matter where or how far our journey takes us. That's the deep, enduring spiritual value moonstone carries within it.
Rainbow moonstone: helps us with visions of things that aren't immediately obvious. It helps us avoid tunnel vision. We are able to see other possibilities. It's like a flash of inspiration that comes when we are open and quiet. When you wear rainbow moonstone, life-changing inspirations can happen more and more often.
Moonstone Vibrating with the feminine wisdom and Goddess energy of the waxing and full moon, has a reflective, calming energy. It helps to strengthen intuition and psychic perception and brings balance and harmony with the All. It is said to have the power to grant wishes.
Peach or Apricot Moonstone- A wonderful stone of soothing, feminine energy. Calming and brightening the emotions and it helps to improve the wearer's self-image. It reminds us of our own worth and divinity. It invokes sensuality and gentle passion. The colour reminds me of the enchanted feeling I get when the Full Moon is huge and orange and low on the horizon.
Orange Moonstone: helps the wearer accept other stone's help by comforting you. Orange Moonstone is less powerful than white moonstone - but helpful when one really needs a certain stone.
Silver-grey moonstone provides the bearer a sense of calm, and assured strength. Very often calm assurance is an essential ingredient if you are a business person or someone who has to make decisions that has far reaching consequences. Silver moonstone helps you stay calm and confident while you work. It minimizes the chaos that you experience in everyday life. White Moonstone helps the bearer to accept other stone's help through highlighting the other's effects. When worn by itself it balances yin/yang.
Moldavite
Chakra: All (especially heart and third eye)
Astrological Sign: Scorpio
Element: Storm
Mediative is a strong storm element stone. Storm represents massive transformation, cleansing and change on all levels. Moldavia is the most easily felt of all the minerals. it carries an intense frequent that deeply activates the entire chakra system.
One look at Moldavite and there's no question it is a stone of greatness, etherically carved of spiritual fire and destined for purpose. This mysterious green talisman is star-born, formed from nature's violent meteoric impact with Mother Earth. Etched by force and flame as it fell from the heavens Moldavite returned to the earth's surface transformed, a glass of amazing delicacy and grace ready to serve humankind.
As a Stone of Connectivity, Moldavite carries an intense frequency, a fusion of earthly and extraterrestrial energies that are quickly felt, often dramatically in those who resonate with its power. Holding Moldavite for the first time often produces a sensation of heat, felt first in the hand, then progressively throughout the body. In some cases the heart chakra is activated, experienced as a pounding pulse, followed by sweating or flushing of the face, and an emotional release that may range from laughter to tears. Moldavite's frequency may take some getting used to, but its profound ability to accelerate one's personal and spiritual evolution makes it highly sought after in the metaphysical world, both for its life-altering capabilities and as a catalyst for drawing in Light to aid in Earth's healing.
This beautiful stone is rare, found only in Czechoslovakia, and is named for the area in which it is found, near the Moldau River (called the Vltava in Czech). While scientists differ in theories regarding Moldavite's origin, nearly all agree its formation coincides with the crash of a large meteorite approximately 14.8 million years ago in what is now the Bohemian plateau. The rock metamorphosed by the heat of impact created a strew field of Moldavite in the two, mostly rural, areas of Bohemia and Moravia. Farmers often turned up the stones when plowing their fields, while other specimens worked their way to the surface after spring thaw or heavy rains in the fall. More recently collectors have "mined" for gem grade and museum quality specimens by sifting and digging through loose sands and gravels
Moldavite, with its beautiful green energy, is first and foremost a stone of the heart. The Heart Chakra is located near the center of the breastbone. It regulates our interaction with the external world and controls what we embrace and what we resist. It gives us the balancing ability to be ourselves within the environment. When the Heart Chakra is out of balance you may feel either controlling or controlled in a relationship, and become critical of the little foibles of others. You may well find yourself having inappropriately strong emotional responses to everyday external stimuli. Green crystal energy is used to resolve blockages and to re-balance the Heart Chakra, helping us understand our own needs and emotions clearly. We can deal with the ebbs and flows of emotional relationships, understand their cyclic nature, and accept the changes.
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Obsidian
Chakra: ROOT (PLUS OTHERS DEPENDING ON COLOUR)
Astrological Sign: SAGITTARIUS
Element: EARTH
Obsidian is derived from the name of the prominent ancient Roan, Obsius. The Obsidian helps to drain away negative energies absorbed from others. Think of it as a psychic sponge, that will help to drain off the stresses of the day when you hold it for a few moments. It is also a stone that protects against negativity.
Obsidian is a fire stone, born of the volcano. Used to create tools and weapons by many primitive people, it lets us slice to the core of a matter and to release and ground negativity. Obsidian is considered extremely protective and said to allow no negative energy or negative spirit to enter.
Obsidian can be polished to a shiny mirror surface. Because of this shiny, mirror surface, Obsidian is attributed with the ability to reflect back to us our true selves. It reveals to us our flaws in no uncertain terms. Because of this property, obsidian is said to remove emotional blocks. Said to be a vision stone for use in vision quests and prophetic dreaming.
Obsidian is a gemstone of the 1st Chakra. It provides protection, grounding and protection from negative self-image, especially with respect to our physical appearance. Especially helpful in times of grief.
Obsidian was given as a remedy for snake poison. Useful to combat grief and depression. It is useful as a grounding stone. Gem therapists recommend that you gaze into it for a very short time (1-5 minutes) each day for 3 days when you need insight into a problem.
Obsidian is most frequently black or very dark brown, but it can also be grey or green. Obsidian is related primarily to the root chakra, though differing colors may relate to different chakras as well and hold their own unique properties.
Rainbow Obsidian
Green Obsidian
Blue Obsidian
Snowflake Obsidian
Mahogany Obsidian
Peacock Obsidian
Gold Sheen Obsidian
Midnight Lace Obsidian
Purple Obsidian
Onyx
Chakra: ROOT, Solar Plexus, Third Eye
Astrological Sign: Leo
Element: EARTH
Onyx is the stone of inner strength and can come in many colours. A truly beautiful stone that helps you to achieve self-mastery, balance between intuition and actions, and self-control. It helps you to honour your inner wisdom in decisions and also helps you to absorb positive energies from the environment around you. The Onyx can enhance emotional balance and positive thinking and aids in detachment.
BLACK ONYX (or Black Chalcedony) -- is called the 'stone of happiness and good fortune'. It is a stone of strength and grounding, balancing, and peace of mind. Onyx provides a pathway for thought transmissions, encouraging brotherhood, by cleansing the intuitive receivers allowing for connection to the whole.
This solid feeling stone is excellent for grounding negativity and letting go of stress. Onyx is soothing and helps in focus, to banish grief and old habits, protecting the bearer and encouraging happiness and good fortune. Black onyx is thought by some to have protective qualities, making it advantageous to carry when one is traveling. It is said to be useful in fighting basic fears and in helping to create the opportunity to move beyond bad relationships--and to heal old emotional wounds. The Romans associated it with courage and it is thought to be useful when one is defending him/herself against unfair criticism.
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Peridot
Chakra: Solar Plexus, Heart
Astrological Sign: SAGITTARIUS, Scorpio, Leo, Virgo
Element: EARTH
Peridot is a little stone of positive energy. its vibration brings an inner sense of warmth and wellbeing , like sunshine on a spring day. The joyful and friendly energy of this stone helps to make and seal friendships. It clears the heart, releasing ego, jealousy and anger and bringing a sense of peace and quiet amusement. For specific chakra work, because it acts to seal the aura, it is suggested that peridot be removed while working on chakras other than the heart and solar plexus.
Peridot is a transparent greenish yellow or bottle green semiprecious stone.
Egyptians used peridot in jewelry as early as 1500 BC. They called it the gem of the sun. To ward off evil they wore a peridot strung on donkey hair. Powdered peridot was prescribed as a medicine for asthma. A peridot placed under the tongue was thought to decrease thirst in someone with a fever. Many additional magical properties were attributed to peridot over the centuries. Helps to shield the aura from negative energies and can help you to understand the internal changes going on in your life. It brings balance, peace and harmony to all energies and is said to help regulate your cycles, both mental, physical and emotional.
Peridot is often used in energy work. It is useful in directing the energies from within the aura to the physical body. So, it is often used after the energy work. Therapists caution that you need to be certain that you are bringing in the new energy and not redirecting the old stuff you are trying to purge. So use this gemstone with caution.
Peridot subdues an over-active 3rd Chakra (Naval Chakra). Natural Healers use Peridot to provide a protective shield around the entire body and provide healing to the heart and lungs. As Peridot provides a shield of protection around the body, it should be removed from one’s person prior to balancing and aligning the physical body with the other bodies, and prior to cleansing chakras other than those related to its color. Upon completion, wearing Peridot will prevent outside influences from affecting the aligned, balanced and cleansed structure
Peridot carries a beautiful green energy that activates the Heart Chakra, It regulates our interaction with the external world and controls what we embrace and what we resist. It gives us the balancing ability to be ourselves within the environment. When the Heart Chakra is out of balance we may feel either controlling or controlled in a relationship, and become critical of the little foibles of others. We may find ourselves having inappropriately strong emotional responses to everyday external stimuli. Green crystal energy is used to resolve blockages and to re-balance the Heart Chakra, helping us understand our own needs and emotions clearly. We can deal with the ebbs and flows of emotional relationships, understand their cyclic nature, and accept the changes.
Yellow energy within Peridot activates the Solar Plexus Chakra, the energy distribution center and the chakra of relationships. This chakra is located between the ribcage and navel, and controls the immune and digestive systems. When balanced physically, we have strength to fight infections, are free of allergic reactions, and are able to use the nutrients we ingest. When the Solar Plexus is out of balance spiritually, we feel fear - of the disappointment or displeasure of others, or to subordinating our life and pleasures to the will of others. Spiritually, when the Solar Plexus Chakra is in balance we are free to interpret the world through our own thoughts and emotions and not live in fear of violating the dictums of others.
Pyrite
Chakra: Solar Plexus
Astrological Sign: Leo
Element: EARTH
As a talisman, Pyrite is a unique protector, drawing energy from the Earth through the physical body and into the aura creating a defensive shield against negative energies, environmental pollutants, emotional attack and physical harm.
Pyrite was highly prized by the native Indian tribes of the Americas as a healing stone of magic, and was polished into mirrors for gazing and divination. Before the 1800’s, it was favored as a decorative stone, carved into rosettes, shoe buckles, rings, snuff boxes and other ornaments, and was extremely popular in England during the Victorian Age for its use in jewelry. Pyrite’s biggest use occurred during World War II when it was mined as a source of Sulfur for producing sulfuric acid used in industry
Pyrite is a crystal of positive energy, and is extremely helpful for melancholy and thoughts fixed on misfortune and despair. It relieves anxiety and frustration, and as a mirror to the self, reveals the causes behind these emotions and promotes a search for solutions. Pyrite also allows one to see beyond pretense, to what truly lies behind words and actions. It provides the insight that often things that disturb us in others are also present in us.
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Rhodonite
Chakra: Heart, Root
Astrological Sign: Taurus
Element: EARTH, FIRE
known as a 'stone of Love', An extraordinary stone of the Heart Chakra, Rhodonite shares more than the lovely rose color of its sister stone, Rhodochrosite. While both lay bare the emotional wounds and scars of the past for healing, restoration and reinvigoration, Rhodochrosite focuses on nurturing the inner self and reclaiming all one was meant to be. Rhodonite, richer in color with effects that are deeper and more lasting, takes up the process and empowers one to reach one’s full potential, focusing one’s gifts and energies outward for the betterment of all.
Rhodonite is highly recognized as an emotional healer and for bringing one back to center during stressful times. Rhodonite can be used to project elegance and assuredness. It balances the Yin-Yang energy, synthesizing the mind/body connection. Rhodonite helps to achieve one's greatest potential.
Rhodonite is also known by the name Singer's Stone. Rhodonite 'Rhod' is the Celtic word for 'wheel' and this calm, warming stone brings inner balance and allows us to understand our Cosmic Purpose as we tread upon the Wheel of Life. It gives calm assurance, encourages generosity of spirit and helps to balance relationships and to understand new concepts and teaching on a heart level.
Wearing rhodonite has the same effect as what paying attention to nature does for us. It softens our needs. It helps us put petty things behind us. It reminds us that leisure is important and that there's a bigger picture we often lose sight of. It tells us to enjoy life by paying attention to seemingly unimportant things - like morning mist shining in the sun on a rose petal, the delicate patterns found in the gossamer wings of a dragonfly, etc. That's the experience and wisdom of rhodonite.
Rose Quartz
Chakra: Heart
Astrological Sign: Taurus, Libra
Element: Water
lovely Rose Quartz, with its gentle pink essence, it is a stone of the heart, a Crystal of Unconditional Love. It carries a soft feminine energy of compassion and peace, tenderness and healing, nourishment and comfort. It speaks directly to the Heart Chakra, dissolving emotional wounds, fears and resentments, and circulates a Divine loving energy throughout the entire aura. It is known for its calming and cooling effects that help to remove negativity and reinstate self love. It also is balancing and rejuvenating enhancing your receptivity to art, music, and the written word. Rose Quartz brings healing, emotional balance, and channels universal love. It also helps heartbreak and childhood pain.
Rose quartz is an important gemstone of love. Rose Quartz promotes all the good aspects of love - tenderness, comfort, gentleness, joy and hope. It promotes peace, happiness and fidelity in relationships. Makes negative influences less detrimental.
Rose quartz is the gem for emotional balance. It is good for expressing and soothing emotions. Helps diffuse negative stimuli and memories (sympathetic). Stimulates love and appreciation of all things. Rose quartz is advantageous for the heart and circulatory system. Helps to increase fertility. Helps develop and nurture compassionate spirit (good for children). Rose quartz slows the process of aging and helps reduce wrinkles.
Rose quartz denotes good fortune, health, luck, happiness and success in love and helps one to start new projects. It will give mental relaxation and peace and relieve anxiety and protects from all bodily harm. It is also believed to be a protector against the evil eye. Enhances harmony, calming, confidence, self-love, intellect and imagination. Wonderful for the aid, maintenance and treatment of migraine, sexual and emotional imbalance, cleansing the organs, stress and scar tissue.
Deeply in tune with emotional states. Healing capabilities gentleness love. Makes negative influences less detrimental. Helps diffuse negative stimuli and memories (sympathetic). Stimulates love and appreciation of all things. Advantageous for heart and circulatory system. Helps to increase fertility. Helps develop and nurture compassionate spirit (good for children). Enhances harmony, calming, confidence, self-love, intellect and imagination. Wonderful for the aid, maintenance and treatment of migraine, sexual and emotional imbalance, cleansing the organs, stress and scar tissue. Wear as a necklace over the heart.
Ruby Fuchsite
Chakra: Heart, base
Astrological Sign: cancer, sagittarius
Element: Water
Ruby in Fuchsite is a lovely combination of natural red Ruby crystals embedded in pale to medium green Fuchsite. it combines courage, strength and passion energy of Ruby with the calming, nourishing, heart-based energy of Fuchsite. it is both empowering and strengthening to the emotional body. Ruby Fuchsite will help to clear any blockage of the Heart Chakra and fill the void with positive, loving energies.
Ruby Fuchsite helps one to maintain an awareness of individuality, while also completely connecting with humanity as a whole. Use Ruby Fuchsite for transforming destructive, negative energies into positive, helpful ones.
Ruby Fuchsite stimulates the root and heart chakras, bringing an infusion of life fore energy into the body. it removes sluggish energy from the heart and brings extra prank energy into the bloodstream, providing vibrational support to the body. it reminds us of the presence of the self deep within, and of the selfs eternal love, which can never be ost.
The combination of Ruby and Fuchsite helps to open and enhance psychic awareness. Laying with Ruby Fuchsite on the Third-Eye can awaken latent psychic abilities by opening up the Heart Chakra to receive information from the Third-Eye Chakra. Use Ruby Fuchsite when working with any healing modality as this stone will help to amplify the body's energy field.
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Selenite
Chakra: Third Eye, Crown, Etheric
Astrological Sign: Taurus
Element: Wind
Selenite is a stone of mental clarity. it quickly opens and activates the third eye, crown and should star chakra above the head. it is fast and effective for cleansing the auric field and is the most powerful stone for the upper chakras.
Selenite brings clarity to mind, body and spirt. It enhances mental flexibility and enables strong decision making abilities. It can affect every day life as full mental clarity into play to lesson confusion and mental disorientation.
Selenite is also a stone of truth and honesty. This promotes good business practices as well as honesty in other types of relationships.
Selenite is associated with the moon it is named for. This brings associations and energies of the unconscious, instinct, subconscious, and emotional well-being. The moon association also brings water energy to the fore, creating the flexibility and intuition.
Serpentine
Chakra: All
Astrological Sign: Gemini
Element: Earth
varying in colour, from pale yellow-green to deep forest green, Serpentine aids in meditation and spiritual exploration and allows you to open physic abilities. It is said by mystics to help with emotional cleansing, psychic powers, and attract love and money. It is also used in the rise of the kundalini, facilitating the rise by opening a path that lessens discomfort.
Serpentine is also known by the names Ophiolite, Za-tu-mush-gir, and Williamsite. Italian peasants believed that carrying Serpentine pebbles protected them from the venom of poisonous creatures. They also believed that to have its power, serpentine pebbles must be in their natural state and untouched by iron.
Serpentine influences the 4th and 7th Chakras. Serpentine is said to clear cloudy Chakras and help move the flow of energy through the Crown Chakra (7th) into the energy vortex of the body. Serpentine is often used in stress-reduction. It is useful in getting rid of parasites and unhealthy microbes from the body.
Smokey Quartz
Chakra: Base
Astrological Sign: Capricorn, Sagittarius
Element: Earth
Smoky Quartz was known as a Stone of Power. It is one of the most powerful grounding and clearing stones available. like the some of a sage bundle, the energy of smokey quartz cleanses and clears the aura.
To the ancient Druids, it was sacred and signified the potent dark power of Earth gods and goddesses. In other cultures it guided souls to the afterlife, served in shamanistic rituals and tribal ceremonies, and was utilized in magic and scrying to connect with spirits of the lower worlds.
In the realm of dark stones, Smoky Quartz offers a rare and beautiful transparency that draws light into shades of black and brown. With crystals as pale and surreal as a wisp of smoke, as dark and clear as midnight waters, or as warm and rich as a cognac by the fire, this mineral honors its connection with Mother Earth. It is a talisman of the Root Chakra, an anchor in the natural world, drawing white light energy from the Crown down through the body to be deeply rooted into the physical plane. It initiates movement of primal forces within the body and activates one’s survival instincts in a purified way.
A gemologist explained the action of smoky quartz this way: 'Smoky quartz is like a dream that shows us things we don't always see when we're awake. It helps us 'go to' those places in us that make us uncomfortable and to look at those things we'd like to deny. Most important of all, it says just accept them-the positive and the negative. Do it happily. That explains why we may feel so calm and generally loving of ourselves and others whenever we wear it. And why we should wear it more often.
It can help to remove negativity balancing the mind, body, and spirit. Smokey Quartz is grounding and protective.
Smokey Quartz is believed to relieve of depression, anxiety and sadness. It also develops a cooperative attitude in the wearer.
Smoky Quartz is one of the most powerful stones to use in crystal healing layouts to activate and purify the Base or Root Chakra. It may also be used to balance and direct the energy of the upper chakras to the Base Chakra, making the whole system radiant with light and laying a foundation on which the spiritual force can be manifested in the physical body. Smokey Quartz crystals are used to remove negative energy from within the body and surrounding the person. It protects the bearer from negative entities during Astral Projection or while entering trances or ethereal realms.
Sodalite
Chakra: Third Eye
Astrological Sign: Sagittarius
Element: Wind
Sodalite is the gemstone guardian for heroes and heroines. When our backs are against the wall, when we need the courage to speak and act out of our convictions, that's when sodalite has its greatest power. Wear it next time you have to confront someone with lying or cheating. Wear it when you've done something wrong and it's time to stand up and admit it. In other words, wear sodalite any time when telling the truth or confronting someone is not going to be an easy task. It gives you the self confidence and courage.
Opens spiritual perception bringing information from the higher self down to the physical level Stimulates the third eye and deepens meditation This stone encourages truth Can be placed on your computer to block the emanations. Excellent for group work as it brings harmony and solidarity of purpose and encourages trust and companionship between group members.
Brings your shadow self to the surface to be accepted without judgment Physical Healing ñ Balances metabolism. Overcomes calcium deficiencies. Cleanses the lymphatic system and organs, boosting the immune system. It treats the disorders. Cools fevers, lowers blood pressure and stimulates the absorption of fluid in the body.
SODALITE - is a shaman's stone. It is beneficial in healing work by providing activation of the third eye providing direction of purpose and lightness of heart. Sodalite increases communication abilities and dispels guilt and fears. It can provide access to the sacred laws of the universe, permeating the very centre of your being. The knowing comes without the work.
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Tanzanite
Chakra: Crown, Third Eye, Throat, heart
Astrological Sign: Sagittarius, Gemini, Libra
Element: Wind
Tanzanite - is known as the 'stone of magic' as it shifts from lilac-blue to sapphire blue and into deep blue-violet. Tanzanite was first discovered in 1967 in Tanzania, Africa. The name Tanzanite, which is derived from the country it was found, was introduced by Tiffany & Co.. This has become its most used name, however scientists around the world call it Blue Zoisite.
It is one of the most valuable of all metaphysical crystals for spiritual exploration, bringing together all aspects of communication and psychic power. Its high vibrational energy invites protection and safety in linking with higher realms, and allows for deep profound meditation. It is particularly helpful in uniting the mind and heart, teaching one to live from a compassionate heart with an illumined mind. Tanzanite carries a predominant blue crystal energy that stimulates the Throat Chakra, the voice of the body. It is, in essence, a pressure valve that allows the energy from the other chakras to be expressed.
Tanzanite generates an energy of happiness and relief from worries, allowing insight into emotional issues without the need to dwell on them unnecessarily. It inspires one in feeling more compassionate, loving and centered.
Tanzanite is the gemstone for Changes. It uplifts and opens the heart. It is a gemstone that shows us graceful, gracious way to live. People who wear it feels the spiritual power pulling them up it encourages the wearer to help others because it helps them realize that their own individual truth is connected to eternal truths and the two would sustain each other. They are well grounded in the truth, nature, and spirituality.
It is often prescribed for workaholics. Tanzanite is said to be a bridge to spirituality and consciousness. Tanzanite is thought to be powerful in bringing about peace and harmony.
Tigers Eye
Chakra: Solar Plexus, Root
Astrological Sign: Capricorn
Element: Fire, Earth
Tiger Eye is called the 'stone of sand and sunlight'. It provides the protection of the sun and earth combined, of Ra, the sun god and Geb, god of the growing land.
Bringing sharpness of mind and grounding of body, Tiger's Eye aids in balancing the Yin and Yang through the 1st and 3rd chakras. It allows one to become attuned to the connectiveness of all to our brothers and sisters around the globe.
Tiger’s Eye is a most ancient talisman, mysterious and powerful, revered and feared - an “all-seeing all-knowing eye,” thought to grant a wearer the ability to observe everything, even through closed doors. It was chosen by the Egyptians for the eyes in their deity statues to express divine vision, and was believed to Linked to the magical tiger, the king of beasts in Eastern mythology, Tiger’s Eye portrayed courage, integrity and right use of power. Roman soldiers carried it to deflect weapons and to be brave in battle. It has been highly regarded throughout history as a stone of prosperity and good fortune, protecting one’s resources and reflecting back malice or threats from others.
Enhances psychic ability
Balances the lower chakras
A stone of protection
It shows the correct use of power and brings out integrity
Excellent for people who are spaced out or uncommitted
Helpful for resolving dilemmas and internal conflicts
Helps to heal mental disease and personality disorders
Helps with self esteem issues
Alleviates depression and lifts moods
Treats the eyes and enhances night vision. Heals the throat and reproductive organs. Helpful for repairing broken bones. Tiger Eye With its vibrant golden colour, tiger-eye is used to increase wealth and vitality. It enhances courage, brings passion and physical strength, and allows these attributes to be tempered with mental clarity and a joyful outlook.
The Tiger Eye is a stone that brings clarity, balance and optimism. It is reputed to enable to ward of 'evil thoughts' of others and helping to create a very pleasant and soothing yin energy in the aura.
Turquoise
Chakra: Throat
Astrological Sign: Sagittarius, pisces, Scorpio
Element: Storm
Sacred to both Native American and Oriental traditions, this stone helps to connect with spirit and brings the energy of the sky down to earth. It combines water, wind, fire and earth energies, thereby containing the power and unity of Storm element.
It is helpful in expanding awareness while still maintaining practicality. Turquoise moves the wearer toward integration and wholeness. Used on the throat chakra, turquoise promotes communication and the ability to speak honestly, clearly and from the heart, and reminds us of our connection to Earth and Sky. Ancient lore suggests that it also protects against environmental pollutants. In ancient times, turquoise was utilized to gain wealth. Wearing turquoise can speed the healing process. Lore also has it that the stone will change colour, warning when the owner is in danger.
The Turquoise is known to strengthen your energy centres, aligns you to the spiritual realms and also helps you to be able to speak and express your heart. The blue/green colour of the turquoise is an indicator that it connects the heart with your ability to speak truthfully and wisely and with wisdom.
Some Native Americans believed that if Turquoise was affixed to a bow, the arrows shot from it would always hit their mark. It is also believed to bring happiness and good fortune to all.
The blue of Turquoise was thought to have powerful metaphysical properties by many ancient cultures. In Mexico, Turquoise was reserved for the Gods, it could not be worn by mere mortals. In Asia Turquoise was considered a protection against the evil eye. Tibetans carved Turquoise into ritual objects as well as wearing it in traditional jewellery. Ancient manuscripts from Persia, India, Afghanistan, and Arabia report that the health of a person wearing Turquoise can be assessed by variations in the colour of the stone.
Turquoise is quite porous and readily absorbs liquids and oils. Turquoise is a master healing stone that promotes spontaneity in romance and stimulates the initiation of romantic love. It balances and aligns all chakras and can bring all energies to a higher level. It is a healer of the spirit and provides a soothing energy for peace of mind. Turquoise is held in high esteem by Tibetan shaman for its spiritual and protective properties. The Native Americans also consider it to bestow goodness.
Called as a balancing stone, Turquoise helps balance the spiritual and the physical--as the sky connects the heavens to the earth. Ancient Indians believed in its ability to heal and every shaman possessed at least one piece of Turquoise.
In Europe Turquoise rings are given as forget-me-not gifts. Turquoise is said to attract prosperity and success. It has the power to influence creative powers. It enhances the ability to communicate.
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Unakite
Chakra: ALL (ESPECIALY HEART)
Astrological Sign: Scorpio
Element: EARTH
Unakites nurturing energy of green with the soft, caring passion of pink reveal its ability to balance the physical and emotional aspects of the heart.
It resonates with the frequency of love, compassion and kindness, and is a stone dedicated to balancing the emotional body.
Unakite is associated with the Heart Chakra - Anahata. It regulates our interaction with the external world and controls what we embrace and what we resist. It gives us the balancing ability to be ourselves within our environment.
Unakite is also called Epidote, for its main component deriving its name from the Greek epidosis meaning “growing together.” A combination of Red Jasper, pink Feldspar and green Epidote, Unakite is solidly bound together and is said to symbolize “what comes together belongs together.” It forms in dense, opague masses as a granite rock and ranges in color from pistachio to moss green interlaced with areas of pink, peach or light red. It is named for the Unaka Mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina, USA, where it was first found, but is also found in pebbles and boulders in glacial drifts around the Great Lakes, as well as Zimbabwe and Switzerland
For lasting love, Unakite is traditionally sprinkled with dried yarrow and placed in a sealed bag as a marriage or commitment symbol. It should be replaced on anniversaries and the old crystal and yarrow cast into running water. To help two become three, place Unakite under the pillow to aid in conception. During pregnancy a piece of Unakite on the womb helps parents-to-be make spiritual connection with their unborn baby; it is marvelous for use during labor to ease the transition.
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Zoisite with Ruby
Chakra: Root, Heart, Third Eye
Astrological Sign: Gemini
Element: Storm
Zoisite brings the energy of a summer morning to ones heart. it offers us the energy of happiness, abundance, vitality and growth. it stimulates the heart and helps us open to the eternal love of the Divine. It carries the healing energy of Zoisite with the intense passion and life force energies of ruby.
This beautiful stone brings deep healing on a physical level, accompanied by a profound sense of support from Divine Source. Associated with the Earth element, Zoisite helps you get out and enjoy nature, bringing with it a sense of joy and wonder. At work, this lovely stone can keep you on track, especially when being interrupted. Zoisite is found is many countries but most commonly found in India.
with the beautiful combination on ruby the root, heart and third eye chakras and stimulated and harmonised. This stone can bring an increased intuitive ability, where you just "know things". It forms a protective barrier and strengthens the etheric body while cleansing the astral body of negative energies.
it is an amazing stone for anyone who has recently acknowledged their spirituality., it strengthens the connection between brain and heart allowing the mind to "hear" the hearts desires and to understand them.