Whispering Woods Crystal Course
Selenite Greetings student: In my personal opinion, Crystals are living, breathing forms of energy. If you take care of your crystals they will take care of you. Crystals are a gift from Deity. And they are here for our convenience and use. Crystals have a large association with the zodiac. And so the crystals selected for this course are grouped as they relate to the Signs of the Zodiac. In some cases there will be crystals which relate to more than one zodiac sign. You will find useful information on each crystal, including any medical and/or magickal associations.
Cleansing and Awakening Crystals Lesson One
Lazulite In many ways a crystal can be compared to a sponge. As they are exposed to energy, they absorb surrounding energies. Therefore when we want to use them for a specific purpose it is suggested that the crystal be cleansed of any residual energies. When choosing a crystal to use, slowly move your hand over the crystals until you feel one that draws or calls out to you. You may gently handle each crystal as well, to see if one connects with you.
A note about using cleaning methods: Not all cleansing methods are safe and/or suggested for all crystals. Do your research and choose the best method of cleansing for each of your particular crystals. The next step is to cleanse the crystal using one of the following methods: One of the oldest ways of cleansing crystals is by smudging. Native Americans have used this method for many generations. Use Sage, Sweet grass or Cedar as a smudge for cleansing the negative energies away. Bury the crystal in a pile of sea salt for 24 hours. Salt can be very harmful to some stones, for example, an opal left in salt will be ruined. You could place the crystals in a glass dish which is in turn embedded in to a larger dish which is full of salt. The cleansing energy is still active and the crystal is safe. In the sunlight soak the crystal in salt water (3 teaspoons sea salt to one cup of water) using a clear glass, for 1 to 7 days. Again, check if your crystal would benefit from this type of cleansing or not. Place the crystal in a running stream for 1 to 3 days. You may want to place them in a mesh bag so that they don't get washed away. Let the crystal sit outside all night where the rays of Mother Moon can bathe them and thus cleanse them of unwanted energies. Bury the crystal witnin Mother Earth for 1 to 7 days. This method of cleansing has a deep grounding affect on the crystal. Place a crystal out in the full sunlight for 1 to 3 days. Again, this may not be a suitable method of cleansing for some crystals. Do your research. And yet another way is to place the crystal to be cleansed upon a pile of other crystals in a glass bowl. Especially useful is a bed of quartz, a crystal which is known as a universal healer and amplifier of crystal energy. Quartz is an excellent amplifier whether the energy be its own or that of another crystal. Gather a bunch of sweet smelling flowers and cleanse your crystal be laying it amongst the flowers for 24 hours. The essence of the flowers will add a purity to the cleansing. Or you could place your crystal in a bag of brown rice for 24 hours. The rice will remove the negative energy from the crystal and transform it into positive energy which will flow into the rice. In this method the rice becomes energized as well and is very good to eat.
A note about using cleaning methods: Not all cleansing methods are safe and/or suggested for all crystals. Do your research and choose the best method of cleansing for each of your particular crystals. The next step is to cleanse the crystal using one of the following methods: One of the oldest ways of cleansing crystals is by smudging. Native Americans have used this method for many generations. Use Sage, Sweet grass or Cedar as a smudge for cleansing the negative energies away. Bury the crystal in a pile of sea salt for 24 hours. Salt can be very harmful to some stones, for example, an opal left in salt will be ruined. You could place the crystals in a glass dish which is in turn embedded in to a larger dish which is full of salt. The cleansing energy is still active and the crystal is safe. In the sunlight soak the crystal in salt water (3 teaspoons sea salt to one cup of water) using a clear glass, for 1 to 7 days. Again, check if your crystal would benefit from this type of cleansing or not. Place the crystal in a running stream for 1 to 3 days. You may want to place them in a mesh bag so that they don't get washed away. Let the crystal sit outside all night where the rays of Mother Moon can bathe them and thus cleanse them of unwanted energies. Bury the crystal witnin Mother Earth for 1 to 7 days. This method of cleansing has a deep grounding affect on the crystal. Place a crystal out in the full sunlight for 1 to 3 days. Again, this may not be a suitable method of cleansing for some crystals. Do your research. And yet another way is to place the crystal to be cleansed upon a pile of other crystals in a glass bowl. Especially useful is a bed of quartz, a crystal which is known as a universal healer and amplifier of crystal energy. Quartz is an excellent amplifier whether the energy be its own or that of another crystal. Gather a bunch of sweet smelling flowers and cleanse your crystal be laying it amongst the flowers for 24 hours. The essence of the flowers will add a purity to the cleansing. Or you could place your crystal in a bag of brown rice for 24 hours. The rice will remove the negative energy from the crystal and transform it into positive energy which will flow into the rice. In this method the rice becomes energized as well and is very good to eat.
Awakening crystals: Awakening crystals is in effect, a method of aligning the energies within. This can be done in one of several ways. 1. Take the crystal to the ocean and pound it upon the sand once. The connection between the crystal and the charged sands of the sea will align the energies within the crystal. 2. The sounding of a meditative gong will awaken and align the energies of the crystal. The vibrations of the gong resonate at just the right frequency to call out to the crystal being awakened. 3. Tibetan prayer bells also resonate with the energy of the crystal. And if you wish to ohm along with the awakening process, that is ok too. Once cleansed and awakened your crystal is ready for use. One of these uses may be an Elixir (mineral water). Pour some mineral water into a glass. Place the mineral of your choice within the glass for 24 hours. Remove the mineral and you have an elixir ready to drink. If you are looking for a specific manifestation to happen, then you may wish to program your crystal before making an elixir. This is done by holding the crystal in your primary hand. Ground and center and then focus your third eye on the crystal. Surround the crystal with a golden light and then project your desire into the crystal. Do this for several minutes and then place it into the elixir. Sometimes elixirs are made of more than one crystal. Here is an example of this:
Angovar Elixir (Used to send healing energies) During the first new moon make an elixir using a half gallon of mineral water as well as an Amethyst, Citrine and a Rose Quartz and let it sit.
On the second new moon add some natural iron or copper and again, let it set
During the third new moon, dish out one cup of the elixir and add 1/2 tsp. sage, 1/2 tsp. cedar and 9 rose hips. Bring this mixture to a boil, strain; allow cooling and then adding back to the elixir. Then add 1 oz. of low grade alcohol per 1 oz. of elixir. Use to anoint the third eye when preparing to transmit healing energies.
Quiz: 1. One of the oldest ways to cleanse crystals is __________ 2. Place a crystal in a running stream for 1 to __ days 3. Can all crystals handle the rays of the sun as a cleansing method? 4. An elixir is made from a crystal and ________ _______. 5. The essence of the flowers will add an essence of ________ to the cleansing. 6. Quartz is an excellent __________. 7. Awakening crystals is in effect a method of _______ the energies within.
Whispering Woods Crystal Course Lesson Two
Fluorite There are many different configurations associated with crystals. The energies associated with each configuration, varies from crystal to crystal. Some crystals are fabricated by artificial means. There are those who believe that fabricated crystals do not carry the same energies as natural crystals. And then there are those who believe that they do as in the Ankh for instance. Following are some of the natural configurations in crystals.
Asteriated star - This is a crystalline structure within the crystal that when exposed to direct light, exhibits the rays of a star. Usually, this is either a four or six rayed star. One example would be a Star Sapphire.
Bridge crystal - This occurs when a small crystal is growing out of a larger crystal. This crystal acts as a portal between the realms. It is an excellent crystal to carry when teaching or publicly speaking.
Cluster crystal - This is of course as the name indicates, a cluster of like crystals. Keep a Amethyst cluster beside your bed for peaceful dreams. This cluster brings soothing and tranquil energies to the area.
Dendritic crystal - These crystals form with a form or markings similar to moss or a fern. Such crystal forms are often mistaken for fossils. Dendritic crystals are sometimes called Snow crystals because of the configurations on the crystal. A good example of such a crystal is the Moss Agate. Moss Agate improves self-esteem by strengthening positive personal traits and balancing discordant emotional energies.
Double terminated. They are crystals that display a termination on both ends of the crystal. Double terminated crystals strengthen energy flow. They are used for alignment, perseverance, protection, dreaming and astral projection. Often these crystals come from the quartz family.
Generator crystal - This particular crystal has a configuration of crystals melding at the top of the crystal face. Quartz is a good example of this formation. Generator crystals are basically clear, smoky quartz, amethyst or citrine quartz that are excellent for channeling and grounding healing energy. Most often they are a flat bottom crystal. Generator crystals are also called "Merlin" crystals.
Manifestation crystal - In this configuration, one crystal is completely enclosed by another crystal. This crystal helps people who have had a traumatic childhood due to physical or emotional abuse. These crystals can also be used to facilitate artistic creativity and creative thinking. They can be very helpful for people who are blocking painful memories.
Record Keeper crystal - This crystal has several triangles rising up from the crystal face. The record keeper is a crystal within which wisdom is stored. When one is properly attuned to this crystal, the ancient knowledge and deep secrets of the universe can become revealed through ones Third Eye. This crystal allows one to incorporate higher knowledge, wisdom, peace, and love into their lives. These crystals are also known as recorder crystals.
Sheet or Lens crystal - These crystals form in very thin sheets and are generally layered. Mica would be an example of this type of crystal. Sheet crystals like mica are useful for inner reflection. They also help to diminish anger, temper tantrums and nervous energy.
Tabular crystal - This crystal is also flat but thicker then s sheet/lens crystal. And it has notches on one or more of its flat sides. Wulfenite is an example of this type of crystal. A ruby would be another good example.
Twin crystal - This occurs when two or more individual crystal grows together as one. Twinned crystals facilitates the building of relationships on all levels, acting to encourage encounters ones soul-mate. It helps one to create a balance in life. The twin crystal is also useful for melding consciousness of divergent groups.
Mohs scale The well known Mohs scale was named for Friedrich Mohs (1773-1839), a noted German mineralogist. He developed his system of testing the hardness of crystals in 1812 CE. It is a scale for classifying minerals based on relative hardness, determined by the ability of harder minerals to scratch softer ones. The scale includes the following minerals, in order from softest to hardest:
1. Talc
2. Gypsum
3. Calcite
4. Fluorite
7. Quartz
5. Apatite
8. Topaz
6. Orthoclase
9. Corundum
10. Diamond
Crystal Systems Crystals are divided into one of 7 different classifications. Following are a description of each of these systems.
Cubic A crystal system where the cell dimensions are equal, and all inter-axis angles are 90 deg. This has the highest form of symmetry possible. It is composed of three crystallographic axes of equal length and at right angles to each other. There are 15 forms, all closed, in the Isometric Crystal system. This property of being devoid of a face is unique to this system.
Hexagonal Hexagonal is a crystal system characterized by the presence of a hexad (axis of 6-fold rotation). Two of the axes are 120 deg apart and are of equal length. The third axis (c) is aligned with the hexad, and is 90 deg to the other two axes. The hexagonal system is uniaxial, meaning it is based on one major axis. The hexagonal and trigonal systems are unlike any of the other systems in terms of crystallographic axes. While the other systems use three crystallographic axes, the hexagonal and trigonal systems use four axes.
Monoclinic A crystal system where the cell dimensions (a,b,c) are of unequal length. Two of the axes are at 90 deg to each other, whilst the third is not. The monoclinic system is the largest symmetry system with almost a third of all minerals belonging to one of its three classes.
Orthorhombic A crystal system where the cell sizes (a,b,c) have different lengths, but all of the inter-axis angles are 90 deg. The orthorhombic system is based on three unequal axes all at right angles to each other.
Tetragonal Tetragonal is a crystal system where two of the axis is of equal length, with the vertical axis being of a different length, either longer or shorter. All inter-axis angles are 90 deg. A requirement of this type of system is the four fold rotational axis.
Triclinic Triclinic is a crystal system where the three cell dimensions are unequal length and none of the corresponding axes are at 90 deg. This is the lowest form of crystal symmetry possible and contains only two symmetry classes. One class contains only a center and the other class is left with no symmetry at all.
Trigonal This is a crystal system which is similar to the hexagonal system. This is characterized by a triad (axis of 3-fold rotation). Two of the cell axes are 120 deg apart, and are both 90 deg from the c axis which is aligned with the triad.
Quiz: 1. A crystal with a four or six rayed star is called a _______ _______. 2. Generator crystals are also called ________ crystals. 3. Number 7 on the Mohs scale is _________. 4. An example of tabular crystals is Wulfenite and _____. 5. A good example of a Generator crystal is ________. 6. Some crystals are fabricated by ___________ means. 7. ________ crystals form with markings similar to moss or a fern.
Numerical Vibrations of Crystals Lesson Three
Copper When using numerology to define the vibrations of one’s full name, it is thought that the numbers that are left out are the ones that are needed to assist in one’s personal spiritual
growth. Crystals, with their wide ranging abilities can be utilized to provide the necessary lessons/energy needed to make up for those missing numbers. For reinforcement of the letters that are included in ones names, again, crystals serve an important purpose. All crystals have a numerical/vibration number assigned to them. To access this vibration number, use the following numerical table:
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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9
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Example: Ruby = 9 + 3 + 2 + 7 = 21 = 2 + 1 = 3 Most authorities will agree that the full birth name as recorded on your birth certificate is the name that must be used for all calculations involving your name. To arrive at your Destiny number, take each name separately and add up the letter values using the conversion chart above. Reduce each name to a single digit . Then add the results of all of the names to arrive at a total which you then once again reduce to a single digit or master number. Once you have done this process, select the crystals that will serve you best. Following are the values assigned to each number: Examples of crystals are supplied with each numberical vibration.
Number 1
Black Opal
The number 1 Destiny suggests that the direction of growth in your lifetime will be toward gaining greater independence and establishing yourself as a leader. A name producing a 1 Destiny may help you gain the talents to become a skilled executive with keen administrative capabilities, or perhaps a sales executive, or promoter. You have within you what it takes to become an original person with a creative approach to problem solving, and a penchant for initiating action. Progressing through life, you will become one who seeks to expand and broaden opportunities to find new careers and new inventions. You must develop skills in innovation and ingenuity. You have a good mind and the ability to use it for your advancement. Because of these factors, you have much potential for achievement and financial rewards. Frequently, this Destiny belongs to one running a business or striving to achieve a level of accomplishment on ones talents and efforts. As you mature, you must become increasingly ambitious and determined. Self-confident and self-reliant must be yours, as you develop a strong unyielding will and the courage of your convictions. The 1 Destiny presents a tendency for you to fear the routine and being in a rut. You often jump the gun because you are afraid of being left behind. The negative attributes of the 1 Destiny include one becoming egotistic and developing a self-centered approach to life. This is an aggressive number and if it is overemphasized it is very hard to live with. You do not have to be overly aggressive to fulfill your destiny. You do not have to dominate and destroy in order to lead and manage.
Number 2
Epidote The number 2 Destiny suggests that the direction of growth in your lifetime will be toward gaining an understanding of people and a greater spiritual sense of the world around you. A name producing a 2 Destiny gives you the tools to work very well with other people. Your destiny will be, in part, in the role of the mediator and the peacemaker. As you grow in this direction, you become sensitive to the feelings of others, you become diplomatic in handling complicated situations. The spiritual potential for the number 2 Destiny and in particular for the master number 11 is very high. You have the capacity to be inspirational, and the ability to lead merely by your own example. An inborn inner strength and awareness can make you an excellent teacher, social worker,
philosopher, or advisor. No matter what area of work you pursue, you are very aware and sensitive to the highest sense of your environment. Your intuition is very strong; in fact, many psychic people and those involved in occult studies have the number 11 Destiny. Indeed, the 2 has a spiritual connection not found in other numbers. In many ways you are dependent on others and seem to function best in a partnership or in some form of group activity. As you mature, modesty will run deeper in your nature, and you must work comfortably without recognition of your accomplishments. Often, others will get credit for your ideas, and this must be of little real concern to you as you skill as a team play progresses. Cooperative, courteous, and considerate, you have the capacity to become an outstanding facilitator. You will have the capacity to organize and handle people, just as you will handle detail, rarely overlook anything. As you fulfill your destiny, tactful and friendly behavior will increase your popularity, and nearly everyone will like you. Perhaps this is also because you are more content working with your ideals, rather than dollars and cents. The positive aspect of the number 2 Destiny is an always idealistic attitude. This is even more accentuated in the master number 11.
The negative 2 personality can be oversensitive and easily hurt. Too much of this number in your makeup can make you very shy and uncertain. Sometimes the excessive 2 energies make one apathetic and somewhat indifferent to the job at hand; the ability to handle details is hampered in these cases. Some 2s, and especially the 11s, struggle with a continuous sense of nervous tension; you may be too sensitive and temperamental. You tend to dream a lot and may be more of a dreamer than a doer. Fantasy and reality sometimes become intermingled and you are sometimes very impractical. You tend to want to spread the illumination of your knowledge to others irrespective of their desire or need.
Number 3
Lapis Lazuli The number 3 Destiny suggests that the direction of growth in your lifetime will be toward a more creative and inspirational nature. This path also leads to establishing yourself as an inspiration person spreading optimism and cheerfulness wherever you reside or travel. The byword for the 3 Destiny is embracing the joy of living and helping others to do the same.
A large part of your mission in life centers around raising the spirits of your fellow man. This might be on a everyday small scale basis, or it might be by being on stage as an entertainer. Obviously, for most, the first more likely, but, this Destiny does incline you along a variety of lines that may include writing, speaking, singing, acting or teaching. For some the interest in and appreciation of the arts is there, but the creative pursuit of these interests might not arrive. You also have the destiny to sell yourself or sell just about any product that comes along. You may indeed be a natural salesman as the 3 traits are always welcome in sales and public relations. You are imaginative in your presentation and a pleasure to be around. As you mature you must become an optimistic person that seems ever enthusiastic about life and living. You are friendly, loving and social, and people like you because you are charming and such a good conversationalist. You must develop an ability to communicate effectively in order to inspire others. It is your role in life to inspire and motivate. Friends are extremely important to the 3 Destiny, and you must develop the ability to be a true friend. Through this talent you will achieve success. Opportunities open for you as you become increasingly social. The negative side of number 3 Destiny is superficiality. You may tend to scatter your forces and simply be too easygoing. It is advisable for the negative 3 to avoid dwelling on trivial matters, especially gossip.
Number 4
Moonstone The number 4 Destiny suggests that the direction of growth in your lifetime will be toward a greater sense of order, service, and management skills. As you develop, you must adopt an approach that is more practical, down-to-earth, and thorough. You must be willing to work those long, hard hours to push a project through to completion. A increase in your patience with detail allows you to become expert in fields such as building, engineering, and all forms of craftsmanship. You may accumulate abilities to write and teach, leaning toward the more technical and detailed. In the arts, music will likely be your choice. Artistic talents may also appear in such fields as horticulture and floral arrangement. Many skilled physicians and especially surgeons have the 4 Destiny. Indeed, you may enjoy success in any number of professions in which planning, organization, regulation, and dogged follow through are valued.
All with Destiny 4, and especially the master number 22, are potentially equipped to handle large scale undertakings in the material world. Often the reference to "master builder" is used in with regard to the 22, however, this trait is a potentiality in every 4, and does frequently occur. The Destiny 4 produces a very moral character and you must choose your friends from those living up to your high standards. It will be difficult to hide your disappointment in those who fail to meet this ideal. You will be happiest mixing with associates and friends who are, like yourself, practical, moral, and doing good works for others. The negative side of 4 often produces dominant and bossy individuals. If there is too much 4 energies present in your makeup, you may express some of the negative attitudes of the number 4. The obligations that you face may tend to create frustration and feelings of limitation or restriction. All 4s and particularly the 22 may accentuate unorthodox methods to the point of eccentricity. This negative manifestation of the 4 Destiny can also be very dominating and overbearing. Avoid becoming too rigid, stubborn, dogmatic, and fixed in your opinions. You may have a tendency to develop and hold very strong likes and dislikes, and some of these may border on the classification of prejudice.
Number 5
Datolite The number 5 Destiny suggests that the direction of growth in your lifetime will be toward becoming a harbinger of change, freedom, and progressive thought and action. The number 5 Destiny potentially endows you with the wonderful characteristic of multi-talents and versatility. You must develop in ways allowing you to do so many things well. The tone of the number 5 is the constructive use of freedom, and in your drive to attain this freedom, you must be the master of adaptability and change. As you mature, you must become good at presenting ideas and knowing how to approach people to get what you want. Naturally, this will give you an edge in any sort of selling game and spells easy success when it comes to working with people in most jobs. Whatever you do, you have the capacity to be clever, analytical, and a very quick thinker. You must learn to accept changes as they come along and avoid clinging to the outdated. Avoid rebellion, and focus on enlightenment and progression thinking that will benefit mankind. You life is broadened by gaining an understanding and an appreciation of all kinds of people.
The Destiny 5 will be welcome in many varied professional environments. The public sector is a natural for you because you must administer to all peoples. The media, advertising, promotion, publicity, all types of selling, and entertainment are all potential fields that may interest you. Settling on a single career may not be in the cards for you, as you are in a continuous state of flux brought by constantly changing interests. If there is too much of the 5 energy in your makeup or if you develop negatively, the negative side of the number may appear. Your restless and impatient attitude may keep you from staying with any project for too long. Sometimes you can be erratic and scatter yourself and your energies. You have a hard time keeping regular office hours and maintaining any sort of a routine. As clever as you are, you may have a tendency to make the same mistakes over and over again. Much of your response to such errors is glib reaction rather that thoughtful application.
Number 6
Onyx The number 6 Destiny suggests that the direction of growth in your lifetime will be toward a greater sense of responsibility, love, and balance. Development in life must make you more helpful, conscientious, and capable of rectifying and balancing any sort of inharmonious situation. You must be a person very much inclined to give help and comfort to those in need. You have a natural penchant for working with the old, the young, the sick, or the underprivileged. As the saying goes, charity begins at home, and the home is where you must be a special person. The qualities of the 6 make the finest and most concerned parent, and one who is often deeply involved in domestic activities. Openness and honesty is apparent in your approach to all relationships, particularly close family relationship. A happy home life is the goal of Destiny 6, and if you live up to the promises of this number, you will reap this reward most likely with some degree of luxury and grace. Although you may have considerable creative and artistic talents, the chances are that you will devote yourself to an occupation that shows concern for the betterment of the home and of the community at large. The destiny of the 6 is often a career in medicine, welfare work, education, dealing in the arts, furniture, decorating, landscaping, home construction, religious endeavors, or scientific fields.
The positive side of the number 6 suggests that you are very loving, friendly, and appreciative of others. You have a depth of understanding that produces much sympathetic, kindness, and generosity. If there is an excess of the number 6 in your makeup, you may exhibit some of the negative traits associated with this number. This can include stubbornness, self-righteousness, or dominance. There may be a tendency for you to be too exacting and demanding of yourself, too. In this regard, you may at times sacrifice yourself (or your loved ones) for the welfare of others. Many with the Destiny of the number 6 worry much too much. In some cases, the overzealous 6 has difficulty distinguishing helping from interfering.
Number 7
Rose Quartz The number 7 Destiny suggests that the direction of growth in your lifetime will be toward thought, analysis, and the development of a mind skilled at searching out the truth. You must become accomplished at analyzing, judging and discriminating, so that little escapes your observation and deep understanding. In this you will become increasingly introspective, and value reclusiveness and solitude. You are the type of person that can really get involved in a search for wisdom or hidden truths, and you must become an authority on whatever it is you focus on. This can easily be of a technical or scientific nature, or it may be religious or occult, it matters very little, you pursue knowledge with the same sort of vigor. You can make a very fine teacher, or because of a natural inclination toward the spiritual, you may become deeply emerged in religious affairs or even psychic explorations. You have excellent capabilities to study and learn really deep and difficult subjects, and to search for hidden fundamentals. You tend to operate on a rather different wavelength, and many of your friends may not really know you very well. At full maturity you are likely to be a very peaceful and poised individual. You really like to work alone, at your own pace and in your own way. You neither show or understand emotions very well. The positive aspects of the 7 Destiny are that you must be a true perfectionist in a very positive sense of the word. You are very logical, and usually employ a quite rational approach to most things you do. You can be so rational at times that you almost seem to
lack emotion, and when you are faced with an emotional situation, you may have a bit of a problem coping with it. If there is an oversupply of the number 7 in your makeup, the negative aspects of the number may be apparent. The chief negative of 7 relates to the limited degree of trust that you may have in people. A tendency to be highly introverted can make you a bit on the self-centered side, certainly very much self-contained. Because of this, you are not very adaptable, and you may tend to be overly critical and intolerant.
Number 8
Selenite The number 8 Destiny suggests that the direction of growth in your lifetime will be a move up the ladder of attainment in the material world, to achieve financial security, and status amongst your peers. The positive 8 Destiny produces individuals that are very ambitious and goal-oriented. If you are expressing the positive qualities of 8, you are an outstanding manager because you can plan, initiate, and complete projects; you are very dependable and determined. The 8 Destiny makes you well-equipped to develop and grow in a managerial sense. You have outstanding potential for organizational and administrative responsibilities. You have the potential for considerable achievement in business or other powerful positions such as government leadership roles. You have the skill and abilities to establish or operate a business with great efficiency. You can expect to receive the financial and material rewards. You have good judgment when it comes to money and commercial matters, and you understand how to build and accumulate material wealth. Much of your success must come due to your ability to judge character. With the number 8 Destiny, you must exercise sound judgment in most of your affairs; you must be realistic and practical in your approach to business matters. No one has any more energy that a person with the 8 Destiny who has a plan laid and is starting to work. No one has any more self-confidence, either. If you have too much of the 8 energy in your makeup, you may express some of the negative attitudes. A negative 8 can be very rigid and stubborn. Ambition sometimes has a way of becoming over-ambition, and you may express an unreasonable impatience with the lack of progress. If your negative side is showing, you
may be too exacting, both of yourself and of others. Sometimes this can even becomes a case of intolerance. The Destiny 8 is on a quest for status and power. Neither of these drives is inherently negative unless they are taken to an extreme. You must avoid the tendency to strain after money, material matters, status, or power, to the detriment of the other important factors in your life.
Number 9
Hematite The number 9 Destiny suggests that the direction of growth in your lifetime will be in benevolent activities, in compassion, and in worldly understanding. You are living up to and growing toward your Destiny when you follow your feelings and sense of compassion, and allow yourself to be sensitive to the needs of others. You must be willing to help others as you were intended to be the "big brother or big sister" type. You must work well with people, for you have the potential to inspire. Creative ability, imagination and artistic talent (often latent) of the highest order are present in this Destiny. Career fields in which you can excel are many and include advisory roles, medicine, legal fields, artistic fields, diplomacy, and religion. Friendships, affection, and love are extremely important. Your personal ambitions must be maintained in a very positive perspective, never losing sight of an interest in people, and preserving a sympathetic, tolerant, broad-minded and compassionate point of view. If you are able to achieve the potential of your natural Destiny in this life, you are capable of much human understanding and have a lot to give to others. Undeveloped or ignored, the negative side of the 9 Destiny can be very selfish and selfcentered. If you do not actively involve yourself with work that benefits others, you may tend to express just the opposite characteristics. It is your role to be very involved with other people and their needs, but it may be difficult for you achieve this role. Aloofness, lack of involvement, and a lack of sensitivity mark the low road of this Destiny.
Quiz: 1. Limestone vibrates to the number ___. 2. Excessive energies from number ___ make one apathetic and somewhat indifferent to the job at hand. 3. Iron vibrates to what number? ___ 4. The number ___ Destiny suggests that the direction of growth in your lifetime will be toward gaining greater independence and establishing yourself as a leader. 5. Silver vibrates to what number? ___ 6. The Destiny ____ will be welcome in many varied professional environments. 7. Many with the Destiny of the number ___ worry much too much.
Master Numbers and Crystals Lesson Four
Hessonite They are called Master numbers because they possess more potential than other numbers. They are highly charged, difficult to handle, and require time, maturity, and great effort to integrate into one's personality. "St. Augustine of Hippo in B.C.E. 354 - 430 wrote ―Numbers are the Universal language offered by the deity to humans as confirmation of the truth." Similar to Pythagoras, he too believed that everything had numerical relationships and it was up to the mind to seek and investigate the secrets of these relationships or have them revealed by divine grace."
Master Number 11:
Jade The number 11 is the most intuitive of all numbers. It represents illumination; a channel to the subconscious; insight without rational thought; and sensitivity, nervous energy, shyness, and impracticality. It is a dreamer. The 11 has all the aspects of the 2, enhanced and charged with charisma, leadership, and inspiration. It is a number with inborn duality, which creates dynamism, inner conflict, and other catalyses with its mere presence. It is a number that, when not focused on some goal beyond itself, can be turned inward to create fears and phobias. The 11 walks the edge between greatness and self-destruction. Its potential for growth, stability, and personal power lies in its acceptance of intuitive understanding, and of spiritual truths. For the 11, such peace is not found so much in logic, but in faith. It is the psychic's number. 11"s can be assertive and fanatical in their viewpoints, joining cults or fanatical religious sects, becoming overzealous. These personalities may attack dissimilar viewpoints, being oversensitive to public reaction and cynical toward society in general.
Master Number 22:
Galena
Albite
The 22 is the most powerful of all numbers. It is often called the Master Builder. The 22 can turn the most ambitious of dreams into reality. It is potentially the most successful of all numbers. It has many of the inspirational insights of the 11, combined with the practicality and methodical nature of the 4.
It is unlimited, yet disciplined. It sees the archetype, and brings it down to earth in some material form. It has big ideas, great plans, idealism, leadership, and enormous selfconfidence. If not practical, the 22s waste their potential. Like the 11, the 22 can easily shrink from its ambition, causing difficult interior pressures. Both the 11 and the 22 experience the pressure-cooker effect very strongly, particularly at an early age. It must work toward the realization of goals that are larger than personal ambition. The 22 serves the world in a practical way. Those with a 22 personality can be egotistical in their behavior towards others. Even resorting to inflating information and credentials about themselves they can have a tendency to over-evaluate their self-importance. Even to the point of exaggerating information and personal credentials to inflate their need for self importance. They can be apathetic toward the needs of others, often ending up involved in criminal acts.
Master Number 33:
Hanksite
Cobalite
The 33 is the most influential of all numbers. It is the Master Teacher. The 33 combines the 11 and the 22 and brings their potential to another level. When expressed to the fullest, the 33 lacks all personal ambition, and instead focuses its considerable abilities toward the spiritual uplifting of mankind. What makes the 33 especially impressive, is the high level of sincere devotion. This is shown in its determination to seek understanding and wisdom before preaching to others. The 33 in full force is extremely rare.
Bavenite On the down side those with a 33 can be assertive in their attempts to serve others.
They can be found to be intolerant of differing opinions, over-reacting in an emotional manner, usually portraying a very self-centered personality. They generally avoid positions of responsibility, preferring to constantly seek empowerment through acceptance by others.
Master Number 44:
Orthoclase
Rhonite
The number 44 represents structure and is a harmonious keystone in building of a group consciousness. These numerical personalities have well trained mental abilities They trust the wisdom of their own inner authority, very practical and usually sound visionaries. They are able to combine artistic abilities with practical abilities for a good outcome.
Oligoclase On the other hand they can be rigid in administrating ideas and beliefs and emotionally insensitive to others perceived shortcomings. They will often use money and power to control others. They generate good ideas; but expect others to carry them out. They can be very overbearing.
Master Number: 55
Ettringite
Phylogoite
This is the Master Number known as the Divine Will. These personalities are harmonious. They seek to become one with the Higher Will/Power. They are innovative and inventive while inspiring the same in others. They are often pioneers of new ways of thinking and reform. They project an aura of individual awareness, and make for dynamic leaders.
Pectolite On the negative side they sometimes seek to escape responsibility and commitment. They can become pessimistic and defeatist in their attitudes. These types are egocentric to a fault. They tend to blame their fate and/or shortcomings on others.
Master Number: 66
Ruby in Kyanite
This is the Master Number that represents Universal Joy. These folks often get involved in programs/institutions which focus on alleviating suffering around the planet. They are often, excellent counselors and inspired healers, very dedicated to their work. On the down side they tend to force emotional confrontation before others are ready. There may be a tendency to be critical of others emotional phobias and insecurities, allowing them to prey upon the emotional weakness in others. Passive inability to recognize and admit one's own emotional blocks, good silent victims, expect others to "read" your moods of suffering and pain, blames lack of happiness on external people and events, wallows in negative anima. Harmoniously involved in causes (institutions) helping to alleviate human (animal, planetary) suffering, excellent counselors and healers, inspired artist who works on the
archetypal level, helps bring the joy of nature and angels to mankind, positive ray in gloomy environs.
Master Number: 77
Fourmarieite
Petrified Wood
This is the Master Number representing Creative Thought. These folks are usually involved in science and technology. They are constantly seeking to explore the philosophies of life.
Purple Fluorite
On the reverse side they can present themselves as intellectual elitists. They may be very anal and extreme in their thoughts and actions towards others. They may even be unsociable and detached, pessimistic about change in human nature. These folks project themselves as cold and unemotional.
Master Number: 88
Pink Tourmaline
Pharmocosiderite
The number 88 is the Divine Knowing number. It teaches universal laws which improve management skills, delegate’s authority in a way that gives each person his/her own sense of power, works to find cooperation within the higher laws of mathematics. These folks are adept at metaphysical philosophies. They respect integrity and honesty. And they are constantly striving to develop new ideas of thermodynamics, hydraulics and engineering theories. However they can maintain a slightly haughty arrogance separating themselves from others. They can become intellectually opposed to society and thus present a danger to others. The UNA Bomber was an example of such a person. In some cases they will exaggerate their abilities in an effort to outshine those around them.
Master Number: 99 I personally do not know of a crystal that vibrates to the Master Number of 99. But here is a brief interpretation of this number. The Master Number 99 represents Universal Love. Folks with this number are usually very enlightened as to the Greater Universal plan.. They are generally level headed without the personality issues. They seek to serve humanity, doing so with a deep sense of self awareness. They are often times, visionaries. By the same token they can go too far to the other extreme and get caught up in selfish motives. They can be seen as hypochondriacs, using such issues to draw attention to them. They can be blind to their own true feelings to others. They can also be the ultimate self martyrs.
Quiz: 1. The Master Number known as the Divine Will is number ____. 2. Galena can turn the most ambitious of ________ into reality. 3. Folks with the Master Number ____ may be pessimistic about change in human nature. 4. The most intuitive of all numbers is number ____. 5. Folks with the Master Number ___ will often use money and power to control others.
6. The most powerful of all numbers, is Master Number ___. 7. The Master Number ___ teaches universal laws which improve management skills.
Whispering Woods Crystal Course Lesson Five
Aries If you are going to use the energy of the planets to cleanse and charge your crystals here are some guidelines. Use sunlight for the crystals ruled by the Sun, Mercury, Mars, Jupiter or Uranus. Use the rays of the Moon for those crystals ruled by the Moon, Venus, Saturn, Neptune or Pluto. Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, and is ruled by the planet Mars. Under the tropical zodiac, Aries is occupied by the Sun from about March 21 to April 19 (depending on which year) and is associated with the Spring Equinox. Aries is a sign of new beginnings, enthusiastic, full of energy, and always ready to try something new. In mythology Aries is often associated with the Greek myth of the ram which carried Athamas's son Phrixus and daughter Helle to Colchis to escape their stepmother Ino. Also in Greek Mythology Ares is the God of War, and is the son of Zeus and Hera.
Aquamarine: Be3Al2(Si6O18)
Hardness: 7.5 - 8.0 Color: blue to blue-green to sea-green Class: cyclosilicates Crystal system: hexagonal Streak: white This stone is sacred to Neptune, the Roman God of Sea. Aquamarine vibrates to the number 1 and of course falls under the zodiac sign of Aries. This association is also shared with Gemini and Pisces. The name aquamarine is of Latin origin meaning sea water in allusion to its color. Aquamarine is the birthstone for the month of March. Aquamarine is utilized to expand your awareness of the truth at all levels of existence. These are the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels. This crystal is known as the "Stone of Courage". This stone enhances the intellectual levels rapidly. And through wisdom comes strength. Aquamarine can be used to cleanse charge and stimulate the Throat chakra thus enhancing ones communication skills. It shields the aura and initiates alignment of the chakras. Its soothing effect helps to reduce stress and to calm the mind. With such clarity one can see reason to all occasions. This stone is used in the treatment of swollen glands. It also enhances the eyesight. To use for healing, place the charged Aquamarine crystal on the appropriate spot for about 15 minutes at a time. Leave it a couple or so hours between sessions. During the middle ages, aquamarine was often used as an antidote against poison. This crystal can also be used for making an elixir. Aquamarine is often carried by sailors to prevent drowning. It is a good luck charm for Scorpions. And is an excellent stone for use in meditation. The Element for aquamarine is Water. Its Energy is Receptive and its planet is the Moon.
Gypsum - CaSO4-2(H2O), Hydrated Calcium Sulfate
Hardness: 2 Color: White, Clear, Yellowish white, Greenish white, Bro wn. Class: Sulfates Crystal system: Monoclinic Streak: white Selenite is the clear, transparent form of the mineral gypsum. Selenite is named for Selene, the Moon Goddess Alabaster is another variety of gypsum. Gypsum is used to shape ones character. It contributes to a sense of self awareness in times of frantic happenings. It is often used as the center piece for the Medicine Wheel, serving as the bond between the six directions, (N, E, S, W, Mother Earth below and Father Sky above). I personally do a ritual called "The Temple" that employs Gypsum in such a medicine wheel. Gypsum is called the Lucky Stone as it is known to bring good fortune to its bearer. This stone has also been used often in Rain-making ceremonies. Toss it numerous times into the air so as to draw the rain down. Gypsum is sometimes made into an elixir and either drank or applied topically. This is done to tone the skin and make it more elastic. Gypsum is an excellent stone for use in developing mental telepathy. This crystal vibrates to the number 2. The energy of gypsum is magnetic. Its associated Elements are Earth and Water. And it is ruled by the planets; Venus and Neptune.
Sardonyx/Onyx - SiO2 - Silicon Dioxide
Hardness: 7 Color: usually black or brown with white bands. Class: Silicate Crystal system: cryptocrystalline form of quartz Streak: white The word Sardonyx is derived from the Greek, Sard meaning "reddish brown," and onyx meaning "veined gem". The tale is that one day Cupid cut the divine fingernails of Venus
with an arrowhead while she was sleeping. He left the clippings scattered on the sand and the Fates turned them into stone so that no part of the heavenly body would ever perish. According to Pliny, sard is named after Sardis where that mineral is found. Onyx is named after the word for "nail" because its veined appearance resembles a fingernail. Sardonyx is the birthstone of Leo: July 23 - Aug 22. Sardonyx/onyx is known as a symbol of eloquence. During the Renaissance, sardonyx was believed to bring eloquence upon the wearer and was regarded very highly by public speakers and orators. Onyx is used to strengthen the heart and kidney. It also strengthens the nerves and capillaries. And Sardonyx is used as well as a hair and nail strengthener. Onyx is worn to help one sleep. This crystal helps to eliminate apathy, stress and neurological disorders. It calms the mind and aids in communication. The coolness of the stone when placed on the eyelids is said to bring respite from discomfort. Use Black Onyx to help change an unwanted habit. Wear onyx to sharpen ones intellectual outlook and spiritual inspirations. Sardonyx aids in promoting happiness in relationships and marriages. Sardonyx is known as the "Stone of Virtue". It is also known as a stone of protection and strength. Sardonyx is used to heal the lungs and to strengthen the immune system. It is thought that Sardonyx was one of the stones in the breastplate of the Hebrew High Priest. Sardonyx is ruled by the planet Mars. It vibrates to the number 3.
Kyanite - Al2 SiO5, Aluminum Silicate
Hardness: 4.5 Color: blue, black, white, gray or green Class: Silicates Crystal system: Triclinic; bar 1 Streak: white
The name "Kyanite" derives from the Greek word "kyanos", meaning blue. Kyanite is typically a blue silicate mineral. Kyanite is used to stimulate ones, psychic awareness. It helps promote communication and encourages tranquility. It is known as the "Stone of Attunement". Blue Kyanite is excellent for use on the Throat and Third-Eye chakras. Green Kyanite corresponds to the Heart Chakra and Black Kyanite corresponds to the Root Chakra. Black Kyanite is also very protective and deflects negativity. But Kyanite of any color can be used to instantly align all of the chakras. It is also used to open the chakras. Kyanite can remove energy blockages in the chakras. Since Kyanite does not accumulate negative energy, it never needs to be cleansed or charged. Therefore it is an excellent stone for attunements. Citrine is the only other crystal that does not need to be cleansed or charged. Kyanite is made into an elixir that when drank, helps one to release false perceptions thus enhancing communication. Kyanite treats fevers, muscular disorders, thyroid, throat, adrenal glands and brain disorders. It is used to lower blood pressure and to heal infections. Kyanite represents the astrological signs of Aries, Taurus and Libra. This crystal vibrates to the number 4.
Enstatite - MgSiO3 (Magnesium Silicate)
Hardness: 5 to 6 Color: white, colorless, gray, light brown or pale green Class: Silicates Crystal system: Orthorhombic Streak: white The name is from the Greek hēssōn, inferior, in allusion to its lower hardness and density than most other garnets.
Enstatite promotes loyalty, devotion, memory and channeling abilities. Enstatite is known as the "Stone of Chivalry". It promotes fairness and unbiased judgment towards others. Wearing this crystal is thought to bring grounding and boost self-esteem. Enstatite is used to energize the Root and Sacral chakras. Enstatite assimilates iron within the physical body and helps balance out the ph. factor. It vibrates to the number 5.
Hessonite - Ca3Al2Si3O12
Hardness: 7 Color: cinnamon-brown to orange Class: Nesosilicates Crystal system: Isometric Streak: brownish white Hessonite is a rare orange or cinnamon colored Garnet. The Sanskrit name for Hessonite is "gomedak". The Indi name is "gomed". It is also known as the Cinnamon Stone. In Indian mythology, Hessonite is thought to be the fingernails of the God, Valla. Hessonite is a good balancing stone. It calms the nerves, quiets the mind and relieves depression. It improves the intellect, lessen aggressive tendencies and increase self-esteem. Hessonite is used to regulate hormone production, stimulate metabolism and to encourage absorption of nutrients. It is also used to strengthen the immune system and to release toxins. It is used to stimulate the Solar Plexus chakra. And is an excellent stone for meditation. It vibrates to the number 6.
Periclase - MgO, Magnesium Oxide
Hardness: 5.5 Color: colorless, white, gray, yellow to brown or black Class: Oxides and Hydroxides Crystal system: Isometric; 4/m bar 3 2/m Streak: white Periclase comes from the Greek "περικλάω", to break around. This is an allusion to the cleavage. Periclase is used to bring order and stability to ones mental, physical, emotional and spiritual aspects. It is used in the treatment of colds, flu and strep throat. It is also used to treat infections such as canker sores, herpes and other such infections. It is useful in the treatment of acid indigestion. Periclase vibrates to the number 7.
Bixbite - Be3Al2(SiO3)6
Hardness: 7.5 - 8.0 Color: colorless, yellow, orange, green, blue, pink and very rarely red Class: Cyclosilicates Crystal system: Hexagonal; 6/m2/m2/m Streak: white Bixbite is commonly known as Red Beryl. Traditionally, beryl is believed to bring good luck and give eternal youthfulness. Bixbite was named after the mineral collector Maynard Bixby.
Bixbite is said to enhance one's physical energy and creativity, and to stimulate awareness. It is also said to give harmony and compatibility in relationships, and to help one overcome grief and depression. It is used to enhance ones physic abilities. At one time Bixbite and other forms of beryl were used in rain-making rituals. And as such it is useful with communicating with water spirits su ch as Undines. Bixbite is said to help strengthen and heal the heart and lungs and to help heal various disorders of the digestive system. It is used for cleansing the respiratory tract and the digestive system. Bixbite is associated with the heart and sacral chakras. And it provides stimulus for the Kundalini movement. It vibrates to the number 8.
Jadeite - NaAlSi2O6 Sodium Aluminum Iron Silicate
Hardness: 6.5 Color: green to grayish-green, white, pale shades of blue or purple, may also be yellow or pink Class: Silicates Crystal system: Monoclinic; 2/m Streak: white Jadeite is one of the two minerals called jade. The other jade mineral is nephrite. Jadeite is considered to be a sacred stone in China. It is said to have receptive qualities that promote love, healing, longevity, and wisdom. Within oriental philosophy, there are five values credited to Jadeite, these are; clarity, modesty, courage, justice and wisdom. Jadeite is also a stone of abundance and prosperity and is protective and will guard against accidents. The Mayans and Aztecs used it as a stone of protection. Jadeite is used to create cohesiveness in groups and to treat dysfunctional relationships.
Jadeite was used by the Native Americans to heal the kidneys as well as aiding in childbirth. Jadeite has been used to alleviate pain, and to treat disorders of the male reproductive organs. It is also used to help stitches heal properly. Jadeite is used to open the Heart chakra. It's energy is magnetic and its Elements are Earth and Water. It is ruled by the planets Venus and Neptune. It vibrates to the number 9.
Quiz: 1. Gypsum is called the ______ _____. 2. The two crystals that don't have to be cleansed and charged are ________ and ________. 3. Aquamarine is sacred to ________. 4. Enstatite is used to energize the ________ and ________ chakras. 5. Bixbite was named after the mineral collector ________ _______. 6. Jadeite has been used to alleviate ______. 7. Crystals ruled by the planet Neptune are cleansed using the rays of the _____.
Whispering Woods Crystal Course Lesson Six
Taurus, the Bull
The Taurean's characteristics are solidity, practicality, extreme determination and strength of will - no one will ever drive them, but they will willingly and loya lly follow a leader they trust. Taurus is one of the many animals hunted by Orion, the Hunter. The Greeks saw Taurus as Zeus in disguise. The story went that Zeus fell in love with Europa, the daughter of Agenor who was King of Phoenica. On one day while she was playing by the water’s edge, she caught sight of a majestic white bull grazing amongst her father’s heard. When she approached the bull, it knelt down and let her get on its back. Once she was on, it sprang to its feet and took off to the sea in Crete where Zeus made her his mistress. It also represents the white bull that sired the famous Minotaur w ith the wife of King Minos of Crete. This bull was sent to Minos as a sign that he was the rightful heir to the throne. However, Minos did not sacrifice the bull to Poseidon like he was supposed to, so the ever-vengeful sea god caused his queen, Pasiphaë, to fall in love with it. Yet in another myth, Theseus of Athens goes to Crete and slays the dreadful Minotaur, which was reported to be a man with a bull's head that could breathe fire. The Egyptians saw the constellation instead as their god Osiris while the Chinese called it alternatively the "White Tiger" or the "Great Bridge." The Vedas contain the most complete storehouse of knowledge of gems, their description, potencies and prescriptions for effective usage. The instructions on their uses and prescriptions are found especially in the texts of the "Jyotish" and the "Guruda Purana." They give detailed descriptions of the uses of gemstones as remedial measures to counter imbalances in an astrological horoscope by the wearing of gems on the body, as well as the uses of gems in preparing elixirs and medicines to be taken internally. Around 1,300 BCE - 1,500 BCE the great Indian tradition of Vedic astrology became associated with crystals and gemstones linked to Ayurveda Indian medicine, and shown below is a listing of these Ayurveda birthstones. Ayurveda Birthstones: January Garnet February Amethyst March Bloodstone April Diamond
July - Ruby August - Sapphire September - Moonstone October - Opal
May Agate
November - Topaz
June Pearl
December - Ruby
Basalt - Si, O, Al, Mg, Fe, Na, Ca
Pliny used the word basalt and it is said to have had an Ethiopian origin, meaning a black stone. Hardness: 6 Color: white to pale yellow to pink to grayish black Class: Igneous Crystal system: Extrusive Streak: Blue Basalt falls under the signs of both Cancer and Taurus. It encourages compassionate detachment and imparts support to one going through intense changes. It also assists with emotional tranquility, stability and patience. It offers a sense of wellbeing and peace. It helps to allow ones creativity to flow. It is a protective crystal and reflects reflects negativity. Basalt is best used during Full and New moon cycles. Basalt is used in the treatment of reproductive cycles, such as enhancing fertility. It is also used to enhance ones muscular structure. It is associated with the Solar Plexus chakra. And it vibrates to the number 1.
Beudantite (PbFe3AsO4SO4(OH)6, Lead Iron Arsenate Sulfate Hydroxide)
Beudantite is named for the French mineralogist Francois S. Beudant. Hardness: 4 Color: green, dark green, yellow-green, orange-brown, brown or black Class: Sulfates Crystal system: trigonal: bar 3
Streak: greenish yellow This crystal is used to dispel thoughts that may lead to depression. It is useful in manifesting positive thoughts and raising one's self esteem. As for health issues, Beudanite is used to treat stomach disorders and to eliminate body odors. It is also used to alleviate aches and pains. Beudanite vibrates to the number 2. Do not use this crystal to make an elixir.
Fiedlerite - Pb3Cl4F(OH)2
Named for K.G. Fiedler, superintendant of the Laurion mines. Hardness: 3.5 Color: colorless and white Class: Oxyhalides and Hydroxyhalides Crystal system: Monoclinic; 2/m. Streak: white This rare crystal is used to put one at ease in a conversation. Fiedlerite is also a good crystal to carry when in search of the perfect home. It tends to lead one to the house of their choice. It is also a good choice when pursuing a healthy lifestyle. Fiedlerite has been used in the treatment of shock and it vibrates to the number 3.
Botryogen - MgFe 3+ [OH|(SO4) 2] · 7H2O
Botryogen was named for its grape like appearance from Greek "botrys" for bunch of grapes and "genos" to bear. Hardness: 2 Color: bright yellow to red Class: Hydrous sulphate Crystal system: Monoclinic Streak: ocher - yellow Botryogen is said to have a tranquilizing and soothing effect. It is an excellent stone to use in stabilizing relationships and for creative endeavors. It is said to enhance ones ESP. Botryogen is used to stimulate ones circulation and to ease and relieve mental instability. It is also useful for removing toxins from ones intestines. It is used by mothers to be to ease the birthing process. Botryogen vibrates to the number 4.
Boleite - KPb26Ag 9Cu 24(OH) 48Cl 62
Boleite is named from its locality, Boleo, Baja California, Mexico. Hardness: 3 - 3½ Color: deep blue Class: Halides Crystal system: Isometric Streak: blue, with greenish tint Boleite provides a sense of confidence when facing danger head on. It is used to stabilize the thyroid. Boleite is used to alleviate inflammations and infections of the skin. Boleite is very useful in the treatment of upper chest ailments as well as diseases affecting the throat. Boleite is useful in opening and activating the Third Eye chakra.
It vibrates to the number 5.
Amblygonite - (Li,Na)AlPO4(F,OH)
The mineral was first discovered in Saxony by August Breithaupt in 1817, and named by him from the Greek "amblus" blunt, and "gouia" angle, because of the obtuse angle between the cleavages. Hardness: 5.5 - 6 Color: Generally white or creamy, but can also be colorless or pale yellow, green, blue, beige, gray or pink. Class: Fluorophosphates Crystal system: Triclinic Streak: white Amblygonite is known as the "Prophet Stone". It brings serenity into one’s life and is helpful when a relationship begins to break up. Amblygonite is used to develop empathy, self-confidence and thoughtfulness towards others. Amblygonite is a useful stone for those engaged in the arts, poetry and music. It is used to ease genetic defects, and to enhance ones vision. It is also used to treat ambulatory disorders. Amblygonite vibrates to the number 6.
Mexican Lace Agate - SiO2
According to Edgar Cayce, a famous Psychic, agate is an incense the finer self that makes for an awakening, an opening of the inner self for the receptiveness. An attunement is made through such vibrations. Hardness: 6.0 - 7.0 Color: cream, rust, grey, white and brown Class: Tectosilicate Crystal system: Microcrystalline Streak: white Mexican Lace agate is sometimes called Crazy Laced agate. Healers use this particular agate to absorb emotional pain, to counteract physical low periods, to bring stamina to the wearer, and to gain insight to many options available in any decision-making process. Mexican Lace agate is thought to aid in sleep disorders such as insomnia and nightmares. It promotes laughter and humor, and helps the wearer see life as a game. In ancient times, the "eye" patterns on Mexican Lace agate were believed to ward off the evil eye. This stone is known as the Generational Stone. It helps to bring grandparents and grandchildren to a closer understanding of each other. It is a great stone to wear when visiting with grandchildren, because it promotes calm in chaotic environments! Mexican Lace agate is used to dispel depression. It is also used to treat ailments of the heart. As an elixir it is excellent for smoothing the skin and treating disorders of the skin. It vibrates to the number 7.
Selenite - CaSO4·2(H2O)
Selenite is a variety of Gypsum. The word Selenite comes from the Greek for Moon and means moon rock. Hardness: 2 Color: White, yellowish, colorless, pink, bluish Class: Sulphates Crystal system: monoclinic; 2/m Streak: white
Selenite is excellent in aiding with clear thinking and to increase ones awareness both when looking inward and at the world around you. Providing both flexibility and resolve, ass isting in adjudicating and facilitating material acquisitions Selenite is a great stone to keep at your workspace. It is also helpful with back pain. It is used to align the spinal column, removing energy blockages and is associated with cell regeneration. It has been found that Selenite has a direct effect upon balancing the emotions. Rubbing a piece of Selenite along the line of striation can align you with the energies of emotional balance, strength and energy. Doing this daily can bring you into alignment with your true feelings and protect you from wasting your energy on over-emotionalism. The "Rejuvenator", as this crystal is known, helps with relief of stress and enhances will power. It is used for tissue repair, and fast pain relief. And it is often used in relationships to heal a rift, and allow more peaceable end. In meditation, can be used as a tool to aid in accessing past and future lives, this is done by gently rubbing the stone. Selenite is ruled by the planets Venus and Neptune. It vibrates to the number 8.
Rhodonite - (Mn, Fe, Mg, Ca)5(SiO3)5 , Manganese Iron Magnesium Calcium Silicate
From the Greek "rhodos" meaning rose colored. Hardness: 5.5 - 6.5 Color: pink to red or orange and even black Class: Silicates Crystal system: triclinic; bar 1 Streak: white Rhodonite assists in stabilizing your emotions. It soothes and brings order to feelings that are scattered, imbalanced, or ungrounded. Rhodonite gradually transforms your emotional foundation, making it more solid and secure. When your emotional foundation is improved, your body and emotions can find harmony
with each other and respond to life situations in appropriate and healthy ways. Rhodonite broadens your perspective and deepens your understanding of your emotions. Just holding Rhodonite, promotes relaxation and brings a sense of well-being. It decreases anxiety while increasing attention to detail. It works beneficially on the heart chakra, opening one to unconditional love and increased service to mankind. It is a very calming stone. It is used to align the chakras and to remove blockages. Rhodonite is used to treat emphysema, joint inflammation, light sensitivity, strep throat and heart disorders. It is used to heal emotional shock and trauma. It is also used to heal physical wounds and to reduce scarring. Rhodonite vibrates to the number 9. It is ruled by the planet Venus and its energy is Magnetic. Its Elements are Earth and Fire.
Quiz: 1. Basalt falls under the signs of both _______ and ________. 2. Botryogen is said to have a __________ and ________ effect. 3. Rhodonite is ruled by the planet _______. 4. Amblygonite is known as the ________ _______. 5. Selenite is a variety of ___________. 6. Boleite is used to stabilize the ________. 7. The "eye" patterns on Mexican Lace agate were believed to ward off the ______ _____.
Whispering Woods Crystal Course Lesson Seven
Gemini
Gemini, the sign of the Twins, is dual-natured, elusive, complex and contradictory. On the one hand it produces the virtue of versatility and on the other the vices of two-facedness and flightiness. The sign is linked with Mercury, the planet of childhood and youth, and its subjects tend to have the graces and faults of the young. Castor and Pollux, the "twins" of Gemini, were Greek heroes. They were among the men Jason led on his voyages on the Argo.
Dying Chalcedony, Agate and Onyx: This process involves boiling the stone in a strong bicarbonate solution, then soaking the stone in a chemical solution. Red - Iron Nitrate solution Green - Chromic acid or Nickel Nitrate Brown - Sugar solution followed by heat Blue - Red or yellow prussiate of potassium followed by soaking in iron sulphate solution Black - Sugar solution followed by sulphuric acid
In 1912 C.E. the American National Association of Jewelers adopted an official list of birthstones by calendar month, which is still in use in America today. This list is shown below. The 1912 American National Association of Jewelers List January Garnet
July - Ruby
February Amethyst
August - Peridot
March Aquamarine Sapphire
September -
April Diamond Tourmaline
October - Opal or
May Emerald Topaz or Citrine
November - Yellow
June Pearl or Moonstone Topaz or Turquoise
December - Blue
Cafarsite - Ca8(Ti,Fe,Fe,Mn)6-7(AsO3)12·4H2O
Hardness: 5½ - 6 Color: brownish yellow, brownish black, dark brown, dark red Class: Sulfides Crystal system: Isometric Streak: yellowish brown This crystal is used to enhance the cohesiveness of groups that are seeking to work together. It also allows one to purify ones emotions thus allowing the release of negative emotions. Cafarsite is used in the Medicine wheel to solidify the connection between the four directions. It is used to alleviate emotional instability and to treat disorders associated with nervousness. It vibrates to the number 1.
Wakefieldite - (Ce,Pb)VO4
Wakefieldite was renamed from kusuite in 1977 for the locality of discovery. Hardness: 5 Color: yellow, light brown, and light yellow brown Class: Phosphates, Arsenates, Vanadates Crystal system: tetragonal Streak: rusty-brown
Wakefieldite is used to stimulate the intellect. It is a lso used to acquire patience and to expand ones awareness of the physical world. It is a protective stone, enhancing ones senses during times of danger. Wakefieldite is used to treat hormonal imbalance. It is also used for lung congestion and conditions that may lead to jaundice. It is used to treat insomnia as well. Wakefieldite vibrates to the number 2.
Thomsonite - Ca2NaAl5Si5O20·6H2O (Hydrated sodium calcium aluminum silicate)
Dr. Thomas Thomson, for whom Thomsonite is named, first described the mineral in 1840, after finding it in the Kilpatrick Hills of Scotland. Thomsonite was created from lava flows of the Keweenawan Period, over 600 million years ago. Gases trapped within the lava and seams between the lava flows turned into hollow pockets when the lava hardened. Over hundreds of thousands of years, these hollow openings filled and solidified, forming Thomsonite. Hardness: 5 - 5.5 Color: pink, tan, white, red and brown, with green, gray or black backgrounds Class: Silicates Crystal system: Orthorhombic Streak: white Thomsonite creates a stable connection between the emotional and intellectual levels. It is used for easing brashness and laziness and it helps to clear the mind for greater mental clarity. It can be used in the treatment of fevers, cysts and for stimulating the thymus. Thomsonite is also used to increase youthfulness by opening up one’s mind to the possibilities of life. Thomsonite vibrates to the number 3.
Zoisite - Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH), Calcium Aluminum Silicate Hydroxide.
Zoisite was named after an Austrian scientist, Baron Siegmund Zois van Edelstein. Hardness: 6.5-7 Color: shades of blue to lavender Class: Silicates Crystal system: Orthorhombic Streak: white Zoisite produces and enhances trust in the universe and trust in the ultimate goodness of life. Zoisite is used to bring energy and dispel laziness within one. It transforms and transmutes negativity and re-uses the energy to create positive energy. Zoisite helps to transform destructive energies into constructive energies. It can also help to stimulate psychic abilities. Medicinally it is used for vitality, adrenal glands, reproductive organs, and strengthening the heart. It is also used to recover from stress. And it Zoisite can be used to stimulate fertility and to heal diseases of the ovaries and testacles. It strengthens the immune system and regenerates cells. Since Zoisite is a slow working crystal, you may want to leave it in place on the appropriate part of your body for a long period of time in order to obtain the best results. Zoisite is often found with a ruby embedded within it. This makes for a great healing combination. Such a combination can be used for communicating with spirits. Zoisite is associated primarily with the heart chakra, but is sometimes associated with the root and sacral chakras. It vibrates to the number 4.
Stillwellite - LaBSiO5
Named after Dr. Frank Leslie Stillwell (1888-1963); an Australian ore mineralogist. Hardness: 6.5 Color: red-brown to pale pink Class: Silicates Crystal system: Hexagonal Streak: white Stillwellite helps one to stay motionless and stationary, thus providing a tranquil state of peace during meditation. It aids one to acquire a positive attitude thus enhancing the ability to communicate with others. Stillwellite is useful in enhancing ones mental capabilities if only for a short time. Medicinally it is used in the treatment of one’s lungs and spleen. It also enhances ones capability to breathe. And it helps to treat night blindness. Stillwellite vibrates to the number 5.
Blue Sapphire - Al2O3
The name corundum was derived either from the Sanskrit kurivinda or from the Indian name for corundum kauruntaka. Sapphire is from the Latin word for blue "sapphirus", which is also thought to have been used in ancient times in referring to lapis lazuli.
Sapphire was said to bring divine favor, to make peace between enemies and to protect against envy, fraud, poison and sorcery. The wearing of sapphire jewelry was said to signify generosity, good manners, wisdom and noble thoughts. Star sapphire was widely believed to serve as protection against witchcraft or sorcery of any kind. Sapphire is the birthstone for the month of September. Sapphire is the symbolic gemstone for the 23th wedding anniversary. Star sapphire is the symbolic gemstone for the 26th wedding anniversary. The astrological signs of sapphire are Virgo, Libra and Sagittarius. Hardness: 9 Color: blue, pink, green, yellow, violet, purple, orange, brown, white, gray, black and colorless Class: Corundum Crystal system: hexagonal-rhombohedral, bar3 2/m Streak: white Black sapphire is said to protect one from physical harm and enhance one's self-confidence. Green sapphire is said to strengthen loyalty and honesty. Pink sapphire is said to inspire love, and to enhance one's creativity and self-reliance. Purple sapphire is said to aid in meditation, and to enhance one's spirituality. Blue sapphire is said to eliminate confusion, and to dissipate negative emotions such as fear, hate and anger, replacing them with peace, joy and love. It is said to enhance one's ability to communicate with others. Sapphire is also said to have been helpful in treating disorders of the eyes and skin, and in stopping infections. Star sapphire said to aid in meditation and to give mental clarity and wisdom. It is also said to bring good fortune and to give one a more pleasant disposition. Yellow sapphire is said to bring wisdom, wealth and prosperity. White sapphire (colorless) is said to stimulate one's intellect and to help focus one's concentration. It is also said to inspire fairness and morality. Sapphire has been used in the treatment of blood disorders and to stem excessive bleeding. It also strengthens the walls of the veins. It is very useful in cellular disorders. Sapphire is also used for treating epilepsy, rheumatism and sciatica.
Sapphire is known as the "stone of prosperity". Blue sapphire vibrates to the number 6 and is ruled by the planets Mercury and Jupiter. Its Element is Air and Fire and its energy is Electric. Sapphire is said to live in the roots of the Hindu World tree.
Agate - SiO2
Hardness: 6.0 - 7.0 Color: frequently colored by impurities and then may be any color, most agate used for ornamental purposes is colored by artificial means. Class: Tectosilicate Crystal system: Microcrystalline Streak: white The name agate is from an old locality on the Achate River in southwestern Sicily. Ancient Moslems believed powdered agate drank in water, would cure insanity. Agates are the traditional gift of the 12th Wedding Anniversary. Early Greeks made amulets of agate for protection from the elements of the sea. In medieval times, the wearing of agate was said to bring God's favor and make one agreeable and persuasive, giving victory and strength to the wearer and protection from all dangers. Wearing agate was also thought to give pleasant dreams and cure insomnia. Agate is a birthstone for the month of May. Agate is the symbolic gemstone for the 12th wedding anniversary. Agate is a variety of chalcedony, which is the general term applied to fibrous cryptocrystalline quartz varieties. Agate is said to enhance one's perceptiveness and to stimulate analytical capacity, and to provide balance between one's physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual states. Agate is also said to alleviate hostilities and promote goodwill. Agate is used to help treat disorders of the pancreas and to improve circulation. When placed upon the heart it will cure of of emotional distress. It is also used to cleanse the aura.
There are many different kinds of agates, each with their own special qualities. A few of them are listed here: Blue lace agate is said to calm tempers and calm emotions. It is also a stone of communication. Green agate enhances emotional and mental flexibility. Pink agate promotes love between a child and its parents. Botswana agate is used to help one to quit smoking. Dendritic agate is known as the "stone of plentitude and it brings bounty and fulfillment to one’s life. Fire agate is a powerful grounding stone. Moss agate helps to connect one with Mother Earth. There are many, many other attributes of agate that are far too many to cover in this lesson Plain Agate vibrates to the number 7.
Serpentine - (H4Mg3Si2O9)
Hardness: 4 - 6 Color: dark, blackish-green to a yellowish-green Class: Silicates Crystal system: monoclinic Streak: white Serpentine is an aggregate of two minerals, antigorite and chrysotile. Serpentine is used to help with emotional cleansing, psychic powers, and to attract love and money. It is also used in the rise of the Kundalini, facilitating the rise by opening a path
that lessens discomfort. To initiate this action, place serpentine at the Crown chakra. This creates a drawing force on the Kundalini energy. It is also used for clearing the chakras. In addition, serpentine is considered a protective stone that is especially protective against snakebite, poison, and venom. Serpentine is an excellent stone for meditation. Serpentine is said to eliminate parasite infections and removes venom and other poisons. It is used to treat diabetes and hypoglycemia. Serpentine is said to be excellent for pain relief due to menstrual pain and muscular aches and pains. Serpentine is known as the "Infinite stone" as it adds to ones longevity. Serpentine vibrates to the number 8. It is ruled by the planets Venus and Neptune and its Elements are Earth and Water. Its energy is Magnetic.
Apatite - Ca5 (PO4)3(OH,F,Cl), Calcium (Fluoro, Chloro, Hydroxyl) Phosphate
Apatite is actually three different minerals depending on the predominance of either fluorine, chlorine or the hydroxyl group. The name Collophane has been used for the massive cryptocrystalline apatite that makes up most phosphate rocks and fossil bones. The name apatite is from the Greek word to deceive because the gem varieties were often confused with other minerals. Hardness: 5 Color: typically green but also yellow, blue, reddish brown and purple Class: Phosphates Crystal system: hexagonal; 6/m Streak: white Apatite is said to enhance one's insight, learning abilities and creativity, and to give increased self-confidence. It also is said to help one achieve deeper states of meditation. Using apatite is said to facilitate the desired results when working with other minerals. Apatite is said to be useful to help improve one's coordination and to strengthen muscles, and to help suppress hunger and ease hypertension. Apatite is used to heal bones and to aid in the absorption of calcium. Apatite vibrates to the number 9 and is used to help balance the chakras.
Quiz: 1. Cafarsite is used in the Medicine wheel to solidify the connection between the _____ ________. 2. Botswana agate is used to help one to quit _______. 3. According to the 1912 the American National Association of Jewelers List, the crystal for September is _________. 4. Serpentine is an excellent stone for ___________. 5. Green sapphire is said to strengthen _________ and _________. 6. Apatite is used to aid in the absorption of ___________. 7. Zoisite helps to transform destructive energies into _________ ______.
Whispering Woods Crystal Course Lesson Eight
Cancer To create a Medicine Wheel using crystals, you will need 1 large crystal, 23 medium crystals, and 12 small crystals.
Begin by marking out a Circle on the ground. Place the one large crystal in the center of the Circle to represent the Earth. Take seven of the medium crystals and place them in a circle around the large crystal. These will represent the Four Elements (Fire, Air, Earth and Water) as well as Mother Earth, Father Sun and Grandmother Moon. Next, by going counterclockwise, place a crystal at each of the four directions, on the outside perimeter of the Circle. Begin with the North and then West, South and the East. Between each of the four directions place three more medium crystals along the perimeter of the Circle or Spirit Keepers. These represent the twelve Moons of the Medicine Wheel. And last take three small crystals each and form a spoke jutting out from the Circle of seven stones and connecting to each directional stone The Medicine Wheel is now ready for use.
Birthstones by Day of the Week Sunday Topaz Monday Pearl Tuesday Ruby Wednesday Amethyst Thursday Sapphire Friday Carnelian Saturday Turquoise
Halite - NaC1 Sodium Chloride
Hardness: 2.5 Color: clear, white, blue, purple, pink, yellow and gray Class: Halides Crystal system: Isometric, 4m bar 2/m Streak: white Halite comes from the Greek halos, meaning "salt" and lithos meaning "rock". Halite is probably better known as rock salt. It is used for grounding, protection and to assist in blocking negative energies. Halite is used in many different ways, but one way to block negative energies from someone is to write their name nine times on a sheet of paper and then to cover the paper completely with salt. Halite is also used to enhance ones good will and to enhance ones mood. Halite is used in the treatment of the colon and lower intestinal tract. It is also used to enhance ones strength during physical activities. It is also used in the treatment of the thyroid and thalamus. Halite vibrates to the number 1. Its Element is Fire and its energy is Electromagnetic and it is ruled by the planet Jupiter.
Mullite - 3Al2O3 .2SiO2
Mullite is named for the locale where it was discovered, the Isle of Mull, Scotland. Hardness: 6 - 7 Color: Colorless, white Class: Silicates Crystal system: Orthorhombic
Streak: white Mullite helps one to see all sides of an issue, thus enabling one to reach a reasonable solution. It is also used to enhance fertility. Mullite is used in cell restoration and for protection from DNA damage. It vibrates to the number 2.
Brown Spinel - AB2O4 (Magnesium Aluminum Oxide)
Hardness: 7.5 - 8 Color: Brown Class: Oxides Crystal system: Isometric Streak: colorless Spinel can be used as a gift for the 22nd wedding Anniversary. Spinel augments renewal, allowing us to refresh and restore ourselves. It is known as the "Stone of Immortality". It brings freshness to all of our endeavors. Spinel is also used to enhance ones personal appearance. Brown Spinel is used to cleanse the aura. It is also used to open the Earth Chakra and to help one ground. Brown Spinel is used to make a connection between the aura and the ethereal bodies. It vibrates to the number 3.
Adularia - KAlSi3O8 potassium aluminosilicate
Adularia is a common type of moonstone. The name "Adularia" comes from a locality in Switzerland known as the Adula Mts. Hardness: 6 Color: white to dull pink or orange-brown Class: Silicates Crystal system: Monoclinic Streak: white Adularia is used to enhance devotion to a cause or person. It provides for clarity of the mental processes. When seeking employment, adularia is an excellent stone to carry. It is used to treat snow-blindness and to calm and stabilize the heart and mind. This crystal is used to overcome situations of grief. It can also be used to initiate contact with ancient wisdom. Adularia is used to stimulate the opening of the Heart and Crown chakras. It is also used to align the chakras. Adularia vibrates to the number 4.
Valentinite - Sb2O3 Antimony Oxide
Valentinite was first discovered near Allemont in France towards the end of the 18th century. Named in 1845 CE after the mythical monk and alchemist Basilius Valentinus, German chemist and alchemist, who discovered the properties of antimony. Hardness: 2.5 - 3
Color: white, colorless, yellow, reddish, gray Class: Oxides and Hydroxides Crystal system: Isometric Streak: white Valentinite is used to create a feeling of well being within oneself. It is excellent for facilitating communication. It enhances the telepathic abilities and understandings between two people. This crystal is also useful when entering into meditation, providing a pathway of understanding. And it is useful when making contact with one’s personal totem. Valentinite is useful for enhancing immunity to infectious diseases. It is used in the treatment of frigidity and for disorders of the heart, lungs and stomach. Valentinite falls under the astrological signs of both Gemini and Cancer. It vibrates to the number 5.
Carnotite - K2 (UO2)2[VO4]2 · 3H2O
Carnotite is named for Marie-Adolphe Carnot, French mining engineer and chemist. It was discovered in 1899 CE. Carnotite is the chief source of uranium in the United States. Carnotite is radioactive and not fluorescent. Hardness: 2 Color: Yellow Class: Vanadates Crystal system: Monoclinic Streak: Yellow to light yellow Carnotite is used to foster a fostering and nurturing consideration within oneself. It enhances ones intuition and instincts in regards to others. It is used in the treatment of the digestive system. Carnotite is also used to regulate body fluids and to aid in childbirth. Do not prepare an elixir using Carnotite. Carnotite vibrates to the number 6.
Nissonite - Cu2Mg2 [OH|PO4]2 · 5H2O
Named for W. H. Nisson an amateur mineralogist, mineral collector and mineral dealer from Petaluma, California, USA, who first noted the mineral Nissonite. Hardness: 2.5 Color: Bluish green to deep blue, turquoise-blue. Class: Phosphates Crystal system: Monoclinic Streak: Light green. Nissonite is used to enhance one’s ability to see with clarity, taking in the whole picture and thus making decisions with a clear mind. It helps to expand one's consciousness and broaden one's awareness. This crystal helps one to find an inner peace. An excellent crystal for those involved in daily decision making involving the actions of others. It is used for the treatment of eating disorders and alcoholism. It also helps to enhance and balance milk production while nursing. Nissonite is used to cleanse and activate the Heart and Throat chakras. Nissonite vibrates to the number 7.
Augelite - Al2PO4 (OH) 3, Aluminum Phosphate Hydroxide
From the Greek for "luster" in view of its pearly luster on the cleavage of the mineral.
Hardness: 4.5 - 5 Color: colorless, white or pale shades of yellow, blue, pink or rose.
Class: Phosphates Crystal system: Monoclinic; 2/m Streak: white Augelite is used to balance out one's temperament. It is useful for releasing negative feelings in a calming way. It is placed under ones pillow at night to ensure a restful sleep. Augelite is used to treat obesity and circulatory problems. Augelite vibrates to the number 8.
Bloedite - Na2Mg (SO4)2 • 4H2O Hardness: 2.5 - 3 Color: Colorless, white, gray, yellow, red, blue, green Class: Sulfates Crystal system: Monoclinic 2/m Streak: White Bloedite is an excellent stone to use during meditation, for it brings a connection between the mental and physical planes, allowing a balanced meditation. It helps to enhance ones awareness and intuition. Bloedite is used to treat painful swellings of the muscles. It is also used to treat and renew the membranes and the muscular walls of the organs. Bloedite vibrates to the number 9.
Quiz: 1. Soinel is known as the stone of ___________. 2. Valentinite is named after a mythical ________ and ___________. 3. The birthstone for Tuesday is __________. 4. Mullite is used to enhance _________. 5. Halite is probably better known as _________ ________.
6. When seeking employment, ____________ is an excellent stone to carry. 7. Carnotite is the chief source of _________ in the United States.
Whispering Woods Crystal Course Lesson Nine
Leo Birthstones by your Hour of Birth 1am Quartz
1pm Zircon
2am Hematite
2pm Emerald
3am Malachite
3pm Beryl
4am Lapis Lazuli
4pm Topaz
5am Turquoise
5pm Ruby
6am Tourmaline
6pm Opal
7am Peridot
7pm Sardonyx
8am Amethyst
8pm Chalcedony
9am Kunzite
9pm Jade
10am Sapphire
10pm Jasper
11am Garnet
11pm Lodestone
12 Noon Diamond
12 Midnight Onyx
Spangolite - Cu6Al[(OH)12|Cl|SO4] · 3H2O
Named after Norman Spang (1889-1954), American mineral collector, USA. Hardness: 3 Color: Dark to emerald green, blue-green Class: Sulfates Crystal system: Trigonal Streak: light green Spangolite is known as the "Stone of Enforcement". It is used to provide the impetus to see a project through to completion. It is also a stone of protection. It is an excellent stone to carry in survival situations as it enhances ones awareness and focus. Spangolite is used to stimulate, open and activate the Heart Chakra. When healing with the hands, try applying an elixir of Spangolite to the hands for about five minutes prior to the healing. Or hold the Spangolite in your hands for five or more minutes before starting your healing session. Spangolite is used to strengthen the spinal cord. It is also used to treat cellular disorders and growths. Spangolite vibrates to the number 1.
Bravoite - (Fe,Ni,Co) S2
Bravoite is named in 1907 after the Peruvian scientist, J. J. Bravo (1874-1928). Hardness: 6.5 Color: Steel gray Class: Sulfides Crystal system: Isometric Streak: Black Bravoite is used to stimulate both physical activity and mental activity. It fortifies ones courage and enhances ones confidence in the face of adversity. Bravoite enables one to resolve problems calmly and with clarity. This is an excellent stone for musicians for it stimulates creativity. Bravoite is used to treat wounds, cuts, and bruises. It is also used to rectify speech impairments and to remove blockages in the veins. Bravoite vibrates to the number 2.
Alurgite - K(Mg,Fe,Mn)Al[(OH,F)2|(Al,Mn,Si)Si3O10]
Hardness: 2 - 2.5 Color: Copper red to orange red. Class: Silicates Crystal system: Monoclinic Streak: white to pink Alurgite is used to make us aware of our personality faults and to provide a impetus to correct these personal quirks. It helps us to illuminate our personalities. Alurgite is used for the relief of tension and stress related disorders. It is also used for the cleansing of the intestines and to increase the assimilation of manganese and potassium. Alurgite vibrates to the number 3.
Tugtupite - Na4AlBeSi4O12Cl
First found in 1957 at Tugtup agtakôrfia along the north shore of Tunulliarfik fjord. The deeply colored material seems to be found only at Kvanefjeld. Its Inuit name, "Tuttupit", means "Reindeer Blood". Hardness: 4 Color: White, Pink, Crimson, Blue, Green. Class: Tectosilicate Crystal system: Tetragonal Streak: white When held firmly in a warm hand or exposed to sunlight, the rather pale red stone suddenly turns into a beautiful dark red gem. An Inuit legend says that lovers can cause the stone to glow fiery red just from the heat of their romance, announcing the intensity of their love. Tugtupite helps to enhance ones memory and to stimulate compassion for others. It assists us in dealing with issues that crop up in our lives. It enhances our personal understanding and self-expression. It can be used to stimulate the growth of houseplants. Medicinally it is used to treat motion sickness and to reduce stress. It also helps to reduce swelling and certain growths. Tugtupite is used to open and clear the Heart Chakra. Tugtupite vibrates to the number 4.
Bolivarite - Al2 [(OH) 3|PO4] · 4-5H2O
Bolivarite is named for Ignacio Boivar Y Urrutia (1850-?), Spanish entomologist. Hardness: 2½ Color: Pale greenish-yellow Class: Phosphates Crystal system: Streak: white Bolivarite is used to stimulate the intellect and to expand ones grasp of logic. It also expands one’s ability to make solid decisions. It enhances ones confidence and is excellent for those in leadership roles. Bolivarite is used to enhance ones financial settings. And it is worn to help ensure a prosperous business. This crystal is used in the treatment of circulatory disorders and diseases of the nervous system. Bolivarite vibrates to the number 5.
Calaverite - AuTe2 Gold Telluride
Calaverite is the most common gold-bearing mineral besides native gold. Calaverite was named after its locality. It was first discovered in Calaveras Co., California USA in 1861 CE. Hardness - 2½ Color: Silver white to brassy yellow Class: Sulfides Crystal system: Monoclinic
Streak: yellow - gray Calaverite is used to help one think before reacting. It also brings clarity to financial situations, thus leading to favorable actions. It is suggested that this crystal be placed stationary within the environment in which it is needed. It gives off an energy that creates a positive and relaxed atmosphere within its surroundings. It helps to clear one of any negative emotions. This stone is also used to bind the four quarters when employing the Medicine Wheel. When utilized in the Medicine Wheel, it shou ld be the Center stone. Calaverite is used to lessen the effects of mental instability and to treat nervous dis-orders. Calaverite vibrates to the number 6.
Sulphur - S8 Elemental Sulphur
The Romans used sulphur or fumes from its combustion as an insecticide and to purify a sick room and cleanse its air of evil Hardness: 1½ - 2½ Color: Yellow Class: Elements Crystal system: Orthorhombic Streak: Colorless Sulphur is said to be a stone of energy and vitality which can help remove negative thoughts and feelings. It provides a sense of protection and purification. It is used to purify and detoxify one's environment. It is very useful for absorbing negative energies. And is an excellent stone for grounding oneself mentally. Sulphur is often offered to the four quarters by various cultures in an effort to cleanse the negativity away. It is used to stimulate ones energy and to encourage moments of inspiration.
Sulphur is helpful for the skin. It is used in the treatment of digestive problems, arthritis, muscles aches, back-aches, sore feet, chemotherapy related discomforts and detoxification of substances or toxins. Sulphur vibrates to the number 7. Its Energy is Projective and it is ruled by the Sun. Its Element is Fire. Do not make an elixir out of Sulphur, it can be toxic.
Andesine - Na (70-50%) Ca (30-50%) (Al, Si)AlSi2 O8, Sod ium calcium aluminum silicate
Andesine is named after its discovered locale in the Andes Mountains. Hardness: 6 - 6.5 Color: mostly white or gray Class: Silicates Crystal system: Triclinic; bar 1 Streak: white Andesine is the stone to use when engaging in thought transference. This crystal is said to enhance the connection of telepathy between two people. Andesine is a very soothing stone and is used to bring order to the physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual aspects of one’s self. It helps one to make clear-headed decisions due to the clarity of purpose that this crystal emits. Andesine has been used in the treatment of High Cholesterol. Andesine vibrates to the number 8.
Tektite - SiO2
Tektite comes from the Greek "tektos", for "molten". Tektites are some of the "driest" rocks, with an average water content of 0.005%. Tektite was originally named by Eduard Suess, an Austrian geologist, 1831 – 1914. Hardness: 5 - 6 Color: black, green or colorless Class: Silicates Crystal system: does not apply because tektites are amorphous Streak: white Tektite is thought to enhance communication with other realms and to contribute to ones spiritual growth. It assists one in releasing negative memories and thoughts. Tektite is said to be very useful for telepathy and clairvoyance. This stone is also well known as a "Fertility Stone". Tektite is used to help lower fevers. It is also used to improve one’s circulation by using its energies to open the capillaries. Tektite falls under the astrological signs of Aries and Cancer. It vibrates to the number 9.
Quiz: 1. Bravoite is used to stimulate both _________ and ________ activity. 2. The energy of Sulphur is ___________. 3. Spangolite is known as the ________ ___ ____________. 4. The Birthstone for 2 pm is __________. 5. In Inuit, the name, "Tuttupit", means ________ _________. 6. Andesine has been used in the treatment of _____ ___________.
7. Tektite vibrates to the number ___.
Crystal Course - Lesson Ten
Virgo The Seven Metals of Alchemy. Within the art of alchemy there are seven specific metals used that corresponds to the seven spirit energy centers. They also correspond to the seven colors of the rainbow. They are: Gold
Tin (Cassiterite)
Silver
Mercury
Copper
Lead (Galena)
Lodestone (Magnetite) - Fe3O4 Iron Oxide
Iron Ore (Hematite)
By the 12th century the Chinese were known to use the lodestone compass for navigation. Lodestone is named for Magnes, a Greek shepherd, who discovered the mineral on Mt, Ida. He noted that the nails of his shoe and the iron ferrule of his staff clung to a rock. Stories of magnetism date back to the first century B.C in the writings of Lucretius, and the magical powers of magnetite are mentioned in the writings of Pliny the Elder. Hardness: 6 Color: iron-black and streak black Class: Oxides Crystal system: Isometric Streak: Black Lodestone and some magickal uses: To attract Love, carry two Red Lodestones in a small red bag. Love attracting herbs such as rose, yarrow or lavender are often added to strengthen the vibrations. For business success, place a Green or Gold Lodestone in the cash register or cash box. Burn green candles around a Lodestone to bring in customers. For friendship, if you have just moved to a new place or started a new job, carry a Lodestone to meet new friends. For protection, carry a Lodestone for protection. It is believed that a Lodestone will absorb negativity but not return it. It is believed that Lodestone owing to its magnetic powers draws out disease and pain from the body. The stone can be passed over or placed directly on the afflicted part of the body. The Lodestone is also worn to smooth over troubles, especially arguments in a relationship thus allowing true communication. Women wear a Lodestone to ensure that their wandering husbands return home. Lodestone is used to realign the meridian energies in the body. It helps to energize your intuition. Magnetite is a useful stone in telepathy and meditation. Because of its magnetic powers it enhances ones confidence through a "stays the course" attitude. It is often used in love spells to attract love. It is useful for stopping nosebleeds. It is also used to treat asthma and is said to be good for muscle pains, acting as a anti-inflammatory.
Lodestone is used to align and activates the chakras and aligns the etheric bodies with the chakras and aura. But this alignment is only temporary. Lodestone vibrates to the number 1 and it falls under both Virgo and Gemini.
Faustite - (Zn,Cu)Al6(PO4)4(OH)8·4(H2O)
V IS Named for George Tobias Faust (1908-1985), mineralogist and geologist, US Geological Survey. Hardness: 5.5 Color: Apple green Class: Phosphates Crystal system: Triclinic Streak: greenish white Faustite is an excellent stone to use when communicating with plant and animal life. It tends to open ones awareness of their surroundings. It is also an excellent stone for dispelling negative energy. It is used in the treatment of rickets, scurvy and muscular rigidity. Faustite vibrates to the number 2.
Chabazite - CaAl2Si4O12 - 6H2O, hydrated calcium aluminum silicate
Chabazite, also known as acadialite, is one of the lesser known zeolites. Its name comes from the ancient Greek word "Chabazios" meaning stone.
Hardness: 4 - 5 Color: clear, white, pink, yellowish, reddish and brown Class: Silicates Crystal system: Trigonal; bar 3 2/m Streak: white Chabazite is an excellent stone to use for centering and contemplation. It is an excellent meditation stone. It is also used to assist in lessening the effects of addiction. Chabazite is used to enhance ones willpower to overcome the addiction. Medicinally it is used as a spring tonic and applied locally to sore muscles. It is also used to treat obesity and disorders of the thyroid. Chabazite vibrates to the number 3.
Laumontite - CaAl2Si4O12-4H2O, hydrated calcium aluminum silicate
This mineral is named for Francois Nicholas Pierre Gillet De Laumont, who discovered the first specimens in the cliffs of Brittany. Laumontite will dehydrate when exposed to the air, so crystals are often coated with a sealant to protect them. Hardness: 3 - 4 Color: colorless or white and tinted pink, gray, almond yellow or brown. Class: Silicates Crystal system: Monoclinic; 2 or m Streak: white Laumontite is used to refresh the atmosphere, to enlighten ones mood and personality. It is also used to heighten ones clairaudient abilities. Medicinally it is used to treat water retention, ruptures, hernias and sprains. It is also used to treat hearing problems and to treat acidosis. It helps to provide flexibility to the limbs in cases of arthritis. Laumontite vibrates to the number 4.
Amazonite - KAlSi3O8 Potassium aluminum silicate
Its name is derived from the Amazon River. Hardness: 5-6 Color: light green, blue-green or bluish with a mottled appearance Class: Silicates Crystal system: Triclinic Streak: white Amazonite enhances creative expression, aligns the astral bodies, and provides a unity with life. It improves one’s self worth. Amazonite is considered a "soothing stone" that offers confidence and works on the throat chakra It is called the "Hope stone" because it inspires confidence and hope. In general, it is believed to have a soothing effect on the brain and nervous system, and helps one to analyze and sort out information and combine this process with intuitive wisdom. This combination of functions of the left and right sides of the brain; assists in effective communication. It is an excellent stone for alleviating fear and anxiety. Amazonite is worn by gamblers to attract money. It was also used by anyone taking a chance to ensure success. Amazonite is used to heal and open both the Heart and Throat chakras in order to enhance communication. It is also used to open the Third Eye chakra. It is used to relieve muscle spasms and to absorb electromagnetic waves such as those that emanate from a microwave or cell phone. Amazonite vibrates to the number 5. Its ruling planet is Uranus and its Element is Earth. Its energy is Receptive.
Ajoite - CaCuAlSi2O6 (OH) 3 Hydrated potassium Sodium Copper Aluminum Silicate Hydroxide
Ajoite was first found identified at Ajo in Arizona where it was discovered by the Papago Indians and highly valued as a bringer of purity and peace. Hardness: 3.5 Color: Blue green to light green Class: Silicates Crystal system: Triclinic, bar 1 Streak: greenish white Ajoite is a very important stone for healing. This is a stone that produces a sense of peace which harmonizes the emotional body. Ajoite will assist in release of sorrow, anger and fear. It helps open one up the boundless potential that exists in each one of us. It is an excellent stone to use when working with the throat and heart chakras and in meditation and for all levels of healing. Ajoite vibrates to the number 6.
Limonite - a mixture of Hydrated Iron Oxide
Limonite is named from the Greek word for meadow, in allusion to its occurrence as "bogore" in meadows and marshes. Hardness: 4 - 5.5 Color: yellow, orange, reddish orange, brownish black Class: Oxides Crystal system: Undefined Streak: brownish yellow
Limonite is an excellent stone for use in stabilizing one’s life, attaining a level of intellectual and physical stability. It infuses one with a sense of youthful strength and virility. Limonite also protects against psychic attack. It works to enhance ones intuitive senses, providing a sense of clarity. Medicinally it is used to treat disorders of the skeletal system. Limonite is used to treat the liver and associated diseases of the liver. It has also been used to dispel fever from the body. Limonite vibrates to the number 7.
Messelite - Ca2 (Fe 2+, Mn 2+)[PO4]2 · 2H2O
Messelite is named after the locale of its discovery in Messel, which is situated in Hesse Germany. It falls under the signs of both Pisces & Virgo. Hardness: 3.5 Color: colorless, white to pale greenish white, greenish gray Class: Phosphates Crystal system: Triclinic Streak: white Messelite is used in conjunction with automatic writing and psychokinetic abilities. It enhances the ability to send and receive telepathic messages. It has been used as a way to connect with the spiritual world in order to facilitate lessons. Messelite is known as the "Merchants stone" in noting its abilities to bring success to a business venture. It is also an excellent stone to use when fasting as it provides the will to do so. Medicinally it is used in the treatment of brain disorders and skull fractures. Messelite vibrates to the number 8.
Benitoite - BaTiSi3O9 - Barium Titanium Silicate
Benitoite is the official state gem of California. It is the only gem known in its crystal class. Hardness: 6 - 6.5. Color: blue or purplish blue Class: Silicates Crystal system: Hexagonal; bar 6 m 2 Streak: white Benitoite is another excellent stone to use in telepathy. It also enhances the ability to engage in astral travel. This stone inspires one to be active and of good mood. It brings the wearer a sense of peace. Benitoite is a very useful healing stone. It is used to expedite the healing processes. It is used to detoxify the liver and the lymphatic system. Because of its link with the Elemental of Water, Benitoite can be used to ensure safe travel and protection when loved ones are far from home. Benitoite vibrates to the number 9.
Quiz: 1. Chakra alignment with Lodestone is __________. 2. Laumontite is used to refresh the _____________. 3. Ajoite produces a sense of _______. 4. Limonite is used to treat disorders of the __________ _________. 5. Chabazite is an excellent stone to use for ________ and _________. 6. Benitoite is the official state gem of __________. 7. Amazonite is an excellent stone for alleviating _________ and _________.
Crystal Course Lesson Eleven Libra, the Scales
Libra is the seventh sign of the Zodiac and associated with justice. Individuals born under this sign are thought to have a pleasant, charming, charismatic, fair, highly intelligent, idealistic, refined, and self-sufficient character, but one which is also prone to frivolity, indecision, greed, anger, envy, excessive pride, cruelty, coldness, and isolation.
The Breastplate of the Hebrew High Priest "And Aaron shall bear the names of the children of Israel in the breastplate of judgment upon his heart when he goeth in unto the holy place for a memorial before the Lord continually" [Exodus 28.29] Crystals were of great importance to the Hebrew religious order. It was said that the High Priest kept two unidentified crystals within his b reastplate called the Urim (representing light and excellence) and the Thummim (representing perfection and completion). These stones were consulted during matters of urgency. They would be held before a flickering candle and as the light fell onto one of the 12 stones named below a Hebrew letter was assigned to each flicker. And thus it was said that God talked to the High Priest in this manner. The uppermost holy garment is apron-like and is called the Ephod. On top of the Ephod there is the square breastplate, with the twelve precious stones. On the shoulders were the two additional precious stones. The blue garment is called the robe, under which the high priest wore a white fine linen woven tunic. On his head is the white fine linen turban. Round the base of the turban is the crown of gold, saying "HOLY TO THE LORD". Though there is disagreement as to the exact identity of the 12 stones worn on the sacred breastplate, the following 12 are generally accepted as the correct stones. Each stone was assigned to a particular tribe of Israel. Judah - Sardius (Red)
Issachar - Topaz (Pale green) Zebulon - Carbuncle (Deep red) Reuben - Emerald (Green) Simeon - Sapphire (Deep blue) Gad - Diamond (Transparent) Ephraim - Ligure (Dull red) Manasseh Agate (Gray) Benjamin - Amethyst (Purple) Dan - Beryl (bluish green) Asher - Onyx (Bluish white) Naphtali - Jasper (Green)
Sunstone - Na (90-70%) Ca (10-30%) (Al, Si)AlSi2 O8, Sodium calcium aluminum silicate
Hardness: 6 - 6.5 Color: yellow, orange, reddish-brown Class: Silicates Crystal system: Triclinic; bar 1 Streak: white Sunstone is known as a powerful stone for dispelling fears and phobias of all types. It is also known as a leadership stone, and brings leadership qualities to its wearer. Sunstone also decreases stress and lifts depression. It brings good luck and abundance, and turns negative energies and psychic attacks into positive energies. This stone increases personal power and will, as well as life force energy. Sunstone is also said to be helpful in contacting animal or spirit guides. And it is a protective stone.
If you are building a Medicine Wheel, use a Sunstone as the Center stone of the Wheel, thus drawing the energies of the Sun into your Wheel. Physically, sunstone is beneficial for general health, physical energy, sexual dysfunction, increasing sexual energy. Sunstone is associated with the sacral chakra. Sunstone falls under the signs of both Leo and Libra. It vibrates to the number 1. Its energy is Projective, planet is the Sun and its Element is Fire.
Granite - The chemical composition of granite changes and is affected by how many grains of the following chemicals are present in its current form.
SiO2 — 72.04% Al2O3 — 14.42% K2O — 4.12% Na2O — 3.69% CaO — 1.82% FeO — 1.68% Fe2O3 — 1.22% MgO — 0.71% TiO2 — 0.30% P2O5 — 0.12% MnO — 0.05% The word, Granite means "grain" in Latin "Granum" because of its granular nature. Hardness: 5.5 to 7 Color: White, Gray, Black, Pink to Red, Beige, Yellow to Brown, Green or Blue Class: Feldspars Crystal system: Magmatic Streak: black to dark gray Granite is used to banish negative traits thus enabling one to see the greater picture in life. It is a great stone to carry when involved in matters of diplomacy and discretion. It enables one to diffuse negative situations. It is considered by many cultures to be a stone of protection. It is also used for monetary gain. It is used in the treatment of disorders related to the hair, face and head. Granite vibrates to the number 2.
Chiastolite - Al2 SiO5, Aluminum Silicate
Hardness: 3.5 to 7 Color: Pink, Orange, Brown, White Class: Silicates Crystal system: Orthorhombic; 2/m2/m2/m Streak: white Chiastolite is the opaque variety of andalusite and made of aluminum silicate. Chiastolite is a stone of balance and harmony. It can help with mental / emotional balance, stability, enhancing problem solving, adapting to change, memory, and ability to see all sides of a problem. Chiastolite can enhance spiritual awareness and harmony. It is used to relieve stress and is a good stone to carry if you are trying to stop smoking. Chiastolite can be used to empower and enhance astral travel. In the physical realm, Chiastolite is used for reducing fevers, blood disorders, lactation and rheumatism. Originally discovered in Spain, this stone was used by pilgrims since the middle Ages to ward off the evil eye and to provide protection. It is known as the "Cross Stone" because of its cross pattern of different colors that occurrs naturally. It is also known as a "Faery Cross". It is an excellent stone to carry for good luck. Chiastolite is associated with the sacral and root chakras. It vibrates to the number 3.
Ametrine - Si0
Ametrine is the name used for quartz in which both amethyst and citrine occur together. The most well-known natural Ametrine source is the Anahi mine in Bolivia. Hardness: 7 Color: yellow-orange and purple Class: Tectosilicate Crystal system: HexagonalStreak: white Ametrine, also known as "trystine", is a naturally occurring variety of quartz. Ametrine is known as a powerful healing stone, particularly when treating long standing illnesses. It helps one to relieve stress and tension. It assists in developing clarity and harmony within oneself. It helps to relieve negative energy. It is used when working with spirit or animal guides. It is also useful for meditation (helps one to focus), astral travel or divination. Ametrine points are also useful in balancing between spiritual and daily life. It is very useful in balancing the male and female energies. It has both male and female aspects and is ruled by the Sun and the Moon. Ametrine vibrates to the number 4.
Daphnite - (Mg Fe) 3(Fe, Al) 3(Si, Al) 4O10 (OH) 8
Daphnite is a member of the group known as Chlorites. The name Chlorite came from the Greek ―chloros‖ which means, "green".
Hardness: 2.5 Color: Green Class: Silicates Crystal system: Polymorphic Streak: greenish white Daphnite helps one to communicate with plants. It’s a great stone for gardeners, farmers, foresters and so forth. It is known as a stone of "Transformation and Transmutation". It is an excellent stone for communicating with the spirit world. Daphnite is used to facilitate a balance between the Physical, Emotional and Intellectual bodies, providing an even balance between them. It is used to treat hearing disorders and to dispel nightmares. Daphnite vibrates to the number 5.
Artinite - Mg2 (CO3) (OH) 2·3(H2O)
Artinite is named after the Italian mineralogist, Ettore A rtini (1866-1928), mineralogist at the University of Milan.
Hardness: 2.5 Color: White Class: Carbonates Crystal system: Monoclinic Streak: white Artinite is an excellent stone to use when trying to keep an even temper. It allows one to smooth over disagreements and arguments. It is a useful stone for enhancing awareness of one’s surroundings. It is used in the treatment of kidney disorders and the throat. Artinite vibrates to the number 6.
Wohlerite - NaCa2 (Zr, Nb) Si2O7 (O, OH, F) 2
Wohlerite was named in 1843 after Fredrich Wvhler (1800-1882), German professor of chemistry. Wöhlerite is a very rare mineral at Mont Saint-Hilaire. Hardness: 5.5 - 6 Color: pale yellow to orange-yellow Class: Sorosilicate Crystal system: Monoclinic Streak: yellowish-white Wohlerite is somewhat rare, but it is a great stone for grounding. It is very useful for aligning the physical, emotional, spiritual and ethereal bodies together. It helps to stabilize ones thoughts which results in clear communication. It is used to treat circulation disorders as well as nervous disorders. Wohlerite vibrates to the number 7.
Lepidolite - (KLi2Al (Al, Si) 3O10 (F, OH) 2
Lepidolite is a mineral of the mica group that is a secondary source of lithium. The name comes from the Greek lepidion "scale" and lithos "stone." Hardness: 2.5 Color: violet, pale pink to white, sometimes gra y or yellow. Class: Silicates
Crystal system: Monoclinic; 2/m Streak: white Lepidolite encourages independence for setting and attaining ones goals. It offers protection from outside influences, helping to keep negativity away. Lepidolite is associated with stability and acceptance and it has a strong relaxing and calming effect. Lepidolite helps to relieve stress, and promotes restful sleep when placed near or under your pillow. It is known as the stone of "transition". It is known as a good luck stone and when used with rose quartz, it becomes a stone of reconciliation of love. Lepidolite is also a protective stone that brings success in business or a career. Lepidolite can be laid directly on painful parts of the body to help alleviate nerve pain, sciatica, neuralgia and joint problems. Lepidolite is used to activate the Heart and Throat Chakras. It is also used to open the Crown Chakra. It is used by healers to remove blockages within the chakras. It vibrates to the number 8.
Bityite- CaLiAl3Be (Si2O10) (OH) 2
Bityite is named after its locality, Mt. Bity, Madagas car. Hardness: 5½ Color: Brown white, Colorless, Yellow, Pearl w hite Class: Mica Crystal system: Monoclinic Streak: white Bityite is a great stone to use as an elixir. It has very calming effects. Bityite is useful in enhancing ones awareness of one’s surroundings. It encourages insight before taking action. It is useful for treating abrasions and for purging toxins from ones lungs. It is also useful when recovering from an operation.
Bityite vibrates to the number 9.
Quiz: 1. The stone in the breastplate for Simeon, is _________. 2. Wohlerite is a great stone for ___________. 3. Daphnite is known as a stone of _________ and _________. 4. Chiastolite is a stone of ________ and ___________. 5. Ametrine is known as a powerful __________ stone. 6. Artinite is an excellent stone to use when trying to keep an ________ ________. 7. Bityite is a great stone to use as a ________.
Crystal Course Lesson Twelve Scorpio, the Scorpion
Chakra Crystal Layout: As you are probably aware of, the chakras can be opened, energized and activated by the laying on of crystals. This is done by taking a specific crystal and placing it in the desired
chakra for 15 minutes or so. The energy from the crystal will be absorbed by the chakra being tended to. For grounding from the Crown chakra to the Base chakra it is suggested that Smoky Quartz is used. For opening and cleansing the chakras (all) it is suggested that Malachite, Amber or Dendritic Agate be used. For cleansing and protection of the chakras, use Tourmaline or Garnet. For alignment of the chakras use Kyanite, Boji stone or Yellow Kunzite. For elevating the chakras use Turquoise. And for cleansing the lower chakras use Bloodstone.
Following are some crystals that are associated with specific chakras:
Crown Chakra: Citrine, Quartz, Purple Jasper, Golden Beryl, Lepidolite, Moldavite, Clear Tourmaline and Red Serpentine.
Brow/Third Eye Chakra: Herkimer Diamond, Garnet, Kunzite, Purple Fluorite, Sodalite, Azurite, Lapis Lazuli, Lepidolite and Moldavite.
Throat Chakra: Amethyst, Amber, Azurite, Lepidolite, Blue Tourmaline, Turquoise, Aquamarine.
Heart Chakra: Rose Quartz, Red Calcite, Green Sapphire, Ruby, Morganite, Peridot, Lepidolite, Green Tourmaline
Solar Plexus Chakra: Yellow Tourmaline, Tigers Eye, Citrine, Malachite, Jasper Sacral Chakra: Orange Calcite, Blue and Red Jasper, Topaz, Orange Carnelian Base Chakra: Obsidian, Bloodstone, Carnelian, Azurite, Citrine, Smoky Quartz
Turquoise - CuAl6 (OH) 2/PO4)4 CuAl6 (PO4)4(OH) 8 + 4H2O
Turquoise has been mined since atleast 6000 BCE by the early Egyptians. The name turquoise comes from "turc" (Turkish in French) as it was transported to Europe through Turkey. Turquoise with its blue hue is among the oldest known gemstones. Turquoise is a sacred stone to many Native American tribes. Hardness: 5.5 to 6.5 Color: sky blue, bluish-green, pale green Class: cryptocrystalline Crystal system: Triclinic; bar 1 Streak: white Turquoise falls under the astrological signs of Sagittarius, Pisces and Scorpio. Turquoise is considered to be an excellent stone for spiritual attunement. It is also excellent for grounding and maintaining a connection when deep within meditation. Turquoise can be used as a powerful amulet by hunters. It helps to strengthen the immune system and stimulates tissue regeneration. Its healing energies aid in healing the respiratory, waste and skeletal systems. It is also used for detoxification of alcohol, poisons or radiation. Turquoise is also used to treat infections, high blood pressure and asthma. It is considered to be a Master Healing stone. Turquoise is used as an aid to eloquent public speaking. It is considered to be a stone of friendship and protection. Turquoise is said to open all chakras. It is associated with the Throat chakra and can also assist in opening the Heart chakra. Turquoise vibrates to the number 1. Its energy is Magnetic and its Elements are Earth and Air. It is ruled by the planets Venus and Neptune.
Margarite - CaAl2 (Al2Si2) O10 (OH) 2
Margarite comes from the Greek margaritos "pearl." Margarite is a calcium rich member of the mica group of the phyllosilicates. It occurs commonly as an alteration product of corundum, andalusite and other aluminous minerals. Hardness: 4 Color: white, grey, pink grey, yellowish grey Class: Mica Crystal system: Monoclinic Streak: white Margarite gives one the inner strength to endure various situations. It enhances the ability to laugh. Margarite helps to dispel feelings of anger and to alleviate stress. It opens up the ability to communicate effectively. Margarite is used to balance the acidity levels in one’s body. It is also used to treat brittle or soft nails. It is also an excellent elixir for toning the skin and muscle tone. Margarite vibrates to the number 2.
Red Spinel - MgAl2O4
Spinel is made up of Magnesium Aluminum Oxide, which is a similar chemical composition to a ruby's aluminum oxide composition. Spinels were once referred to as Balas Ruby. The name Spinel is of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Latin, spina, for "thorn" in allusion to sharply-pointed crystals. Hardness: 8 Color: pink, red, violet, orange, blue, dark green, black, translucent Class: Oxides Crystal system: Isometric
Streak: white Red Spinel is known as the "Stone of Immortality" because of its ability to bring a fresh perspective to all things. It is useful in renewing energy and bringing rejuvenation to ones efforts. It is also used to enhance ones appearance. Red Spinel in particular is used to provide strength and physical vitality. Red Spinel is employed to align and stimulate the Base Chakra. It is also used to activate the Kundalini energy. Red Spinel vibrates to the number 3. Its ruling planet is the Sun.
Xanthoconite - Ag3AsS3
The word Xanthoconite comes from the Greek xanthos, "yellow" and konis "powder." Xanthoconite was first discovered in 1840 CE. It is usually associated with other silver sulfo-salts in hydrothermal veins.
Hardness: 5.5 - 5.6 Color: Dark crimson red, dark Orange, Brown, Lemon yellow Class: Sulfides Crystal system: Monoclinic Streak: orange yellow Xanthoconite falls under the signs of both Cancer and Scorpio. Xanthoconite is an excellent stone for creating a sense of balance and cohesiveness amongst varying groups. It enhances ones focus thus laying the ground for success. It promotes rational thinking when approaching various situations. It is also an excellent stone to use when seeking to make a specific spiritual connection while meditating. Its ability to enhance focus comes into play when undergoing such meditation. Xanthoconite is used in the treatment of cuts and abrasions, wounds and contusions. Xanthoconite vibrates to the number 4.
Chalcosiderite - (Fe++, Zn) Al6 (PO4)4(OH) 8·4(H2O) Chalcosiderite was named for Allen V Heyl (1918 - ) economic geologist, US Geological Survey. The name comes from the Greek for copper and iron, in allusion to its composition. Chalcosiderite is a rare copper phosphate mineral. Hardness: 5-6 Color: blue green Class: Phosphates Crystal system: Triclinic Streak: greenish white This is an excellent mineral to use in conjunction with other crystals when doing a healing. It also enhances ones concentration and focus. Chalcosiderite is a good stone to have around when doing astrological and Tarot readings. This mineral is known as the "Stone of Enchantment". It has been used since olden times in magickal rites. Chalcosiderite is used to treat arthritis. It also alleviates cold symptoms and to treat infections. Chalcosiderite vibrates to the number 5.
Labradorite - Ca (50-70%) Na (50-30%) (Al, Si)AlSi2 O8, Calcium sodium aluminum silicate
Labradorite is named for Labrador, where it was first discovered. Labradorite is feldspar mineral. The geological type area for Labradorite is Paul's Island near the town of Nain in Labrador, Canada. Labradorite is associated with the astrological signs of Sagittarius, Leo as well as Scorpio. Hardness: 6 - 6.5 Color: gray to smoky black Class: Silicates Crystal system: Streak: white
Labradorite is known for giving off a glint of light known as a "flash". These flashes of color change according to the angle of light refraction, and may be blue, green, yellow, and pink. This mineral is very useful when working on expanding ones psychic abilities. It is also useful in facilitating astral projection. It is known as a stone of transformation. It enhances ones intellectual prowess. Labradorite subtly leads one to an introspection that leads to a greater understanding of the energy all about. It opens the subconscious to spiritual lessons, often from other realms. These lessons are usually generated while one is dreaming. Labradorite is used to reduce anxiety and stress. It is an excellent stone to tone and protect the aura. It is an excellent stone of protection. This mineral is used to alleviate feelings of anxiety and stress. It has also been used to treat disorders of the brain. Labradorite vibrates to the number 6. This stone is associated with the Third Eye chakra.
Anatase - TiO2 The name comes from the Greek, anatasis, "elongation." Anatase was named, by RJ Haüy, Professor at the Museum d’Histoire Naturelle, in 1801 CE. Anatase is one of the three mineral forms of titanium dioxide, the other two being brookite and rutile. Hardness: 5½ - 6 Color: Brown, yellowish or reddish brown, indigo blue, black; greenish, pale lilac, grey Class: Oxides Crystal system: Tetragonal Streak: White to pale yellow Anatase is used to help one adapt to changes within. It is a good stone to use for memory enhancement as well. It allows one to attain a deep introspection in an effort to recognize and correct problems of the self. This is a great stone to carry for those who teach the sciences and related subjects. Anatase is used in the treatment of allergies and sensitivity to medication. It is also used to balance the metabolism. Anatase vibrates to the number 7.
Wardite - NaAl3 (PO4)2(OH) 4·2(H2O) Wardite is named for Henry Augustus Ward (1834-1906), mineral dealer and collector, Rochester, New York. Wardite is one of only a few minerals that is known to belong to the tetragonal trapezohedral class. Hardness: 5 Color: Blue green, Colorless, White, Light green Class: Phosphates Crystal system: Tetragonal Streak: white In addition to Scorpio, Wardite is also influenced by Virgo. It is an excellent stone to use when wanting to open up the lines of communication. Wardite amplifies ones feelings of compassion towards others. It enhances ones self-esteem thus encouraging confidence and the ability to react with others in a calm and vocational way. This is an excellent mineral to have when engaging a new business or career. Wardite is used in the treatment of signs of weakness. Wardite is known as a "Purification" stone. It is often placed in the garden in order to ward off weeds. Wardite vibrates to the number 8.
Unakite - Ca2 ((BOOH) 5SiO4)
Unakite was named for occurrences in the Unaka range of the Great Smoky region in the Blue Ridge province of eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina by Bradley (1874). Unakite is comprised of Pink feldspar, green Epidote, quartz. Hardness: 6 - 7 Color: yellowish green (Epidote) and salmon pink (feldspar) plus or minus nearly colorless (quartz) Class: Feldspar Crystal system: Trigonal Streak: white
This stone is good for the equilibrium and the heart. It is also helpful for the digestive organs. Unakite promotes balance and emotional stability. It transforms negative emotions into positive ones. It’s a great grounding stone. Unakite allows one to go beyond the physical symptoms of an illness to understand its mental and emotional sources. It is also believed to help release conditions which have been inhibiting personal growth. Because it combines the pink (feminine) with the green (masculine), Unakite is thought to bring emotional balance and alignment between our aggressive and passive sides. It is known as a great balancing stone. Unakite is used to assist in a healthy reproductive system and pregnancy. It is used to stimulate weight gain where needed. Unakite is used in conjunction with the Heart Chakra. Unakite vibrates to the number 9.
Quiz: 1. For grounding from the Crown chakra to the Base chakra it is suggested that _________ ________ is used. 2. Xanthoconite is an excellent stone for creating a sense of _________ and cohesivness. 3. Margarite is used to treat ________ or _____ nails. 4. Labradorite is known for giving off a glint of light known as a ________. 5. Wardite amplifies ones feelings of __________ towards others. 6. For cleansing and protection of the chakras, use _____________ or _____________. 7. Chalcosiderite is an excellent mineral to use in conjunction with other _________ when doing a healing.
Crystal Course Lesson Thirteen Sagittarius - The Archer
Sagittarians have a positive outlook on life. They are full of enterprise, energy, versatility, adventurousness and eagerness to extend experience beyond the physically familiar. They enjoy travelling and exploration. Sagittarians are usually modest and are often religious, with a strong sense of morality. This means that, negatively, they regard rigid, unloving, intolerant adherence to ritual and conventional codes as more important than the truths they embody.
Alleviating Stress using a Crystal grid: Take 8 Amethyst points and place them strategically around your body with the points pointing inwards about a hand width away from the body. Place two on either side of your ankles. Place two at your hips. Place two of them level with your neck. And place one above your head. Close your eyes and relax for 10 to 20 minutes. You can also leave them in place around your bed for an overnight stress release.
Azurite - Cu3 (CO3)2(OH) 2, Copper Carbonate Hydroxide
From the Persian lazhward, meaning "blue". During the middle Ages and Renaissance, azurite was the most important pigment in European painting. Hardness: 3.5-4 Color: azure, deep blue or pale blue
Class: Carbonates Crystal system: Monoclinic Streak: blue Azurite stimulates the development of the psychic senses and provides insight into all areas of life as well as energizing artistic abilities. It stimulates the mind and is excellent for those who are studying or who need to retain information and have clarity and focus. Especially aids in design work. Azurite eases worries that agitate in the back of the mind and helps eliminate barriers to progress. It is a good protective stone as it strengthens the astral and etheric bodies. Azurite activates the 3rd Eye Chakra and also resonates with the Crown Chakra and is therefore a powerful mineral for psychic and spiritual development. It can aid psychic travel and journeying as well as other psychic endeavors. Azurite is used to treat throat problems as well as arthritis and joint problems. It is also used to help align the spine. This stone is used to help heal kidney, gall bladder and liver ailments. It can be useful in detoxification efforts. Azurite vibrates to the number 1. Its planet is Venus and its Element is Water. Its energy is Receptive.
Holdenite - (Mn, Mg) 6Zn3 (AsO4)2(SiO4) (OH) 8
Holdenite was named in honor of Albert F. Holden, a mining engineer and collector, in whose collection the species was found. Hardness: 4 Color: Pink to yellowish red, deep red Class: Phosphate Crystal system: Orthorhombic Streak: light orange Holdenite is used to maintain a sense of calm and helps to instill a sense of confidence in oneself. It also helps one to stay level headed during emotional times. Holdenite is used to help with respiration problems and to help one to recover more quickly from an illness.
Holdenite vibrates to the number 2.
Lapis Lazuli - (Na, Ca) 8(AlSiO4)6(S, SO4, Cl) 1-2
Lapis Lazuli is composed from "lapis", the Latin word for stone, and "azula", which comes from the Arabic and means blue. Lapis Lazuli is the anniversary gemstone for the 7th and 9th year of marriage. Lapis Lazuli was treasured by ancient Babylonian and Egyptian civilizations and often worn by royalty. The Romans believed that lapis was a powerful aphrodisiac. In the middle Ages, it was thought to keep the limbs healthy, and free the soul from error, envy and fear. Lapis lazuli is one of the gemstones that were used in commesso, also called Florentine mosaic. Commesso is a technique of fashioning pictures with thin, cut-to-shape pieces of brightly colored, semiprecious stones, developed in Florence in the late 16th century. It has also been used to make the beautiful blue paint known as, "ultramarine". Lapis Lazuli is said to be one of the crystals in the Breastplate of the ancient Jewish High Priest. Hardness: 5 - 5.5 Color: blue Class: Silicates Crystal system: Isometric; bar 4 3/m Streak: light blue Lapis Lazuli was believed to be a sacred stone, buried with the dead to protect and guide them in the afterlife. The stone is said to increase psychic abilities. Lapis Lazuli is known as the "Stone of Awareness" because of its tendency to greatly enhance ones awareness on both the Physical and Psychic levels. It is also regarded around the world as the stone of friendship and truth. Traditionally it is believed to increase mental clarity, virility, and calm. Lapis Lazuli is an energy focuser for teachers, lecturers and speakers. It enhances creative self-expression.
It is believed to be useful in relieving depression and promoting spirituality. Lapis Lazuli is also powerful during meditation. It is a stone to use when accessing the Akashic Records. Lapis Lazuli is an excellent protection stone from both physical and psychic attacks. Lapis is said to be a cure for certain types of fever. It also relieves sore throat pain. It is used to relieve symptoms of dizziness, vertigo and insomnia. To gain insight to ones dreams, place Lapis Lazuli over the Third Eye chakra while resting. Lapis Lazuli vibrates to the number 3. Lapis is ruled by planet, Venus and its energy is Receptive. Its Element is Water.
Gehlenite - Ca2Al(Al,Si)O7 Gehlenite is named after the German chemist, A. F. Gehlen (1775-1815). Gehlenite was first discovered in 1815 C.E. Hardness: 5 - 6 Color: yellow-brown, colorless, greenish grey Class: Silicates Crystal system: Tetragonal Streak: White to grayish Gehlenite is used to enhance ones Second Sight and to sharpen ones intuition. It also aids in visualization. Gehlenite brings out the positive feelings within one’s self. Gehlenite is used in the treatment of osteoporosis. It is also used to treat disorders of the eyes and liver. And helps to relieve leg cramps Gehlenite vibrates to the number 4.
Freibergite - Ag7.2Cu3.6Fe2+1.2Sb3AsS13
Freibergite is named after its locality. Hardness: 3.5 - 4 Color: Gray, Steel gray and Black Class: Sulfides Crystal system: Isometric Streak: reddish black Freibergite is really an excellent stone to use when seeking answers in ones life. It helps to find ways to resolve issues and personal concerns. Freibergite brings out ones intuition and promotes a feeling of self confidence. Freibergite vibrates to the number 5. Do not use this crystal as an elixir!
Topaz - Al2F2Si
The name topaz is derived from the Indian Sanskrit word "tapas", meaning fire. Another theory has it that the name "topaz" is derived from the Greek topazos, "to seek ," which was the name of an island in the Red Sea that was difficult to find and from which a yellow stone (now believed to be a yellowish olivine) was mined in ancient times. Topaz, along with citrine, is the birthstones of Scorpius (Scorpion): Oct. 24 - Nov. 21. Topaz is the anniversary gemstone for the 4th and 19th year of marriage. The Romans dedicated the topaz to Jupiter. Hardness: 8 Color: colorless, yellow, blue, pink, peach, gold, green, red, and brown Class: Silicates Crystal system: Orthorhombic Streak: white Topaz is known as the "Stone of True Love and Success". It enables one to feel very confident and positive in ones outlook. It replaces negativity and doubt with feelings of love and joyfulness.
In ancient times, a figure of a falcon carved on a Topaz was thought to help earn the goodwill of kings, princes and magnates. Topaz is Stone of Strength as noted by the Greeks. During medieval days it was thought to heal physical and mental disorders as well as to prevent death. Topaz is thought to be one of the stones in the Jewish High Priest's, breastplate. Topaz is useful for balancing emotions and calming passions. It releases tension and gives feelings of joy. Topaz is known as a spiritual rejuvenation crystal. It is an excellent stone to use for meditation and astral projection. Topaz is also an excellent stone to use when transmitting energy or thought forms. And it enhances the energies of other crystals when used in tandem with topaz. Topaz stimulates the endocrine system. It also assists in general tissue regeneration. It has been used in the treatment of wounds and skin eruptions. Topaz is a valuable aid in the treatment of hemorrhages. It also alleviates poor appetite and helps with fighting blood disorders. Topaz is considered an excellent elixir for spreading energy throughout the body. And it is used to treat arthritis and rheumatism. Topaz vibrates to the number 6. It is ruled by the Sun and its energy is Projective. Its Element is Fire.
Alabaster - CaSO4 2H2O dihydrous calcium sulfate
The Greek name alabastrites is said to be derived from the town of Alabastron, in Egypt, where the stone was quarried, but the locality probably owed its name to the mineral; the origin of the mineral-name is obscure, and it has been suggested that it may have had an Arabic origin. It is said that the legendary Round Table of Arthur was of Alabaster white and red coral. Hardness: 2 Color: white in color but can also be pink to brownish Class: Gypsum Crystal system: Monoclinic
Streak: white Alabaster is an excellent stone to use when traveling back through the ages. It is considered to be an excellent stone for meditation. This stone opens one’s mind to humility and the appreciation of service to others. It is also used to energize other crystals much like quartz does. Alabaster is used to relieve tension. It also is used for treatment of heart related problems. Alabaster vibrates to the number 7.
Palladium - Pd, Pt
Palladium was named after the asteroid "Pallas". Natural Palladium always contains some Platinum. The platinum group of elements consists of metals with similar physical properties. They are among the rarest elements in the Earth’s crust. Hardness: 4.5 - 5 Color: White, Steel gray Class: Platinum Crystal system: Isometric Streak: yellowish green Palladium is influenced by the signs of both Aries and Sagittarius. Palladium is said to represent the Goddess Athena and her attributes of Wisdom, the Arts, Enterprise and Prudent Disputes, providing insights to each of these areas. It is a stone that is often used in the retrieval of hidden knowledge. It provides the energy to maintain a level head during emotional disputes. It is an excellent stone to use for many types of healing. Amongst these are treatment of lung diseases and circulatory problems. Palladium vibrates to the number 8.
Cacoxenite - Fe 3+, Al) 25[(OH) 12|O6| (PO4)17] · 17H2O
From the Greek for "bad guest" due to the fact that the phosphorous content of Cacoxenite lessens the quality of the smelted iron. Hardness: 3 - 3½ Color: yellow brown, brown, reddish yellow, greenish yellow, yellow Class: Phosphates Crystal system: Hexagonal Streak: yellow Cacoxenite is known as a "Stone of Ascension" as it is often used for astrological alignments, meditations, and during rituals of the Full and New moons. This stone encourages a deep introspection into oneself. Medicinally, Cacoxenite has been used to reduce stress. It has also been used to encourage cell renewal, and to treat cellular disorders. Cacoxenite vibrates to the number 9.
Quiz: 1. Holdenite is used to help with __________ problems. 2. The name topaz is derived from the Indian Sanskrit word ________ meaning fire. 3. Palladium vibrates to the number ___. 4. The Romans believed that lapis was a powerful _________. 5. Azurite activates the _____ ____ Chakra. 6. Alabaster is used for treatment of ______ related problems. 7. The Romans dedicated the topaz to ________.
Crystal Course - Lesson Fourteen Capricorn, the Goat
Capricorn is one of the most stable and for the most part, serious of the zodiac signs. These independent characters have many solid qualities. They are normally confident, strong willed and calm. They are hardworking, unemotional, shrewd, practical, responsible, persevering, and cautious to the extreme, type persons, who are capable of persisting for as long as is necessary to accomplish a goal they have set for themselves. They are reliable workers in almost any profession they undertake. Capricorns make of themselves, resourceful, determined managers; setting high standards for themselves and others. They strive always for honesty in their criticism of self, they respect discipline from above and demand it from those beneath them. In their methodical, tough, stubborn, unyielding way, they persist against personal hardship, putting their families and/or their work before their own needs and welfare to reach their objectives long after others have given up. They plan carefully to fulfill their ambitions (which often include becoming wealthy), they are economical without meanness, and able to achieve great results with minimum effort and expense. Because of their organizing ability they are able to work on several projects simultaneously. They have a great respect for authority but may not, as they rise in rank, be willing to listen to other opinions on things they are directly responsible for. As the ranking authority figure in a given situation they expect their underlings to be as self disciplined as they themselves are, and to perform every task undertaken to the highest standard. They are, nevertheless, fair as well as demanding.
Healing the Heart with Crystal energy
Start out by placing; seven Rose Quartz, one Watermelon Tourmaline and one Dioptase crystal; around the body as shown in the diagram above. Then place four Amethyst points as shown above Place them point out so that they can draw off any emotional imbalances that may be blocking the heart. Stay in this position for at least twenty minutes for the optimal effect on the heart.
Matlockite – PbFCl
Matlockite is named for its locality of Matlock Derbyshire. Matlockite is a rare, lead mineral. Hardness: 2.5-3 Color: brownish yellow, colorless, green yellow, dark yellow brown Class: Anhydrous and Hydrated Halides Crystal system: Tetragonal Streak: white Matlockite is an excellent stone for deepening ones intuitive abilities especially in relation to astral travel. It also lends one the confidence to see a project through. Matlockite gives one the ability to make firm decisions.
Medicinally it is used to treat the teeth and gums. It is also used for indigestion and hiatal hernias. Matlockite vibrates to the number 1.
Cylindrite - Pb3Sn4FeSb2S14
The name Cylindrite comes from the Greek word kylindros, "cylinder." Cylindrite forms spherically-grouped aggregates. Cylindrite is a sulfo-salt mineral containing tin, lead, antimony and iron Hardness: 2.5 Color: lead gray, grayish black Class: Sulphides Crystal system: Triclinic Streak: black Cylindrite is used to develop ones intuition. It is also used to facilitate the means by which one communicates with the plant and animal world. Cylindrite is an excellent stone for those engaged in aerobics, dancing and general exercise. Medicinally it is used to treat blood vessel disorders and to treat hearing ailments. Cylindrite vibrates to the number 2.
Leifite - Na6Be2Al2Si16O39 (OH)2 - 1.5H2O; Hydrated Sodium Beryllium Aluminum Silicate Hydroxide Fluoride
Leifite is named for the tenth-century Norse mariner and explorer Leif Ericson. Leifite is considered to be a rare and obscure beryllium silicate mineral. Hardness: 6 Color: white or colorless Class: Silicates Crystal system: Trigonal Streak: white Leifite is ruled by two astrological signs; Cancer and Capricorn. Leifite is a good stone for instilling courage and for widening ones awareness and intuition. It contributes to a sense of balance when making decisions. It aids in enhancing ones communication skills. Leifite is used to treat acidosis. It is also used in the treatment of vericose veins and poor circulation. Leifite vibrates to the number 3.
Lead – Pb
Native Lead is extremely rare. Lead is usually mined from Galena, which is a lead sulfide ore. Lead has been used for over 5000 years. During the Civil War, the Union Army made bullets from lead derived from a galena mine located at Balmat, New York. The name "Lead" is derived from the Greek word "protos" (first). Hardness: 1 1/2 Color: grey Class: Elements, Metallic
Crystal system: Isometric Streak: grey Lead is ruled by both Cancer and Capricorn. Lead is used to help one connect with their spirit guides. It is a very useful crystal for creating cohesiveness amongst a group. It clarifies and furthers the desires and goals of the group. It is an excellent stone for those who are musicians, athletes, and/or managers. Lead is used in the treatment of blood poisoning and for treating digestive problems. Lead vibrates to the number 4.
Stibiotantalite – Sb (Ta, Nb) O4
This crystal was first discovered in 1893 C.E. Stibiotantalite tabular crystals in complex granite pegmatite’s. The name Stibiotantalite comes from the Latin stibium which equals antimony. Hardness: 5½ Color: yellow to dark brown, reddish or greenish brown Class: Oxides Crystal system: Orthorhombic Streak: light yellow Stibiotantalite is ruled over by the signs of Aquarius and Capricorn. Stibiotantalite is a good stone for grounding. It also is used to sharpen ones intuitive abilities. This crystal is placed around the garden or ones house plants to encourage their healthy growth. It is used to treat coughs, congestion and hysteria. It is also used to lower ones blood pressure. Stibiotantalite vibrates to the number 5.
Annabergite - Ni3 (AsO4)2-8(H2O), Hydrated Nickel Arsenate
Annabergite is after the town of Annenberg, in Saxony, Germany, where this was first discovered. Hardness: 1.5 - 2.5 Color: bright apple green to pale green or gray Class: Phosphates Crystal system: Monoclinic; 2/m Streak: pale green or gray Annabergite is an excellent stone to use when engaging in intuition, imagination and visualization. It is very useful for connecting with spiritual guides. Annabergite is also used to dispel anger, thus allowing for an inner peace. Annabergite is used to align the subtle bodies and to strengthen the meridians. Annabergite vibrates to the number 6.
Brochantite - Cu4SO4 (OH) 6, Copper Sulfate Hydroxide
The mineral Brochantite is named after the French geologist and mineralogist, A. J. M. Brochant de Villiers (1772 C.E. - 1840 C.E.). Brochantite is a common secondary copper hydroxyl sulphate. Hardness: 3.5 - 4 Color: bright emerald green or dark green to almost black Class: Sulfates Crystal system: Monoclinic; 2/m Streak: green Brochantite is used to align all of the chakras. It is also used to strengthen the meridians and to align the subtle bodies.
This crystal is used primarily to energize the Heart and Base chakras, but can be used to energize all of the Chakras. Brochantite is also an excellent stone for spiritual attunements, amplifying energy to higher levels. It is also an excellent protection stone. One belief has it that if the stone loses its luster to be aware of danger or an act of disloyalty. This crystal is used in the treatment of the pancreas, spleen and prostrate. Brochantite vibrates to the number 7.
Jet - (lignite, a type of coal)
Jet is not considered to be a true mineral, but rather a mineraloid derived from decaying wood under extreme pressure, and thus seen as organic. The name "jet" is the English word derived from the French ―jaiet‖. Jet is also known as black amber. Jet is a hard form of coal or more specifically, Lignite. Jet (also known as gagate) is fossilized coal. Jet became popular as mourning jewelry after the death of Prince Albert in 1861 C.E. Articles made of jet have been found in Bronze Age tombs. Hardness: 2 - 2 1/2 Color: black or dark brown Class: Jet is actually not a true mineral, but rather is the product of an organic process. Crystal system: Anthracite Streak: brown Jet dispels fear and protects against illness and violence. Jet is an excellent stone to have when engaging in business pursuits and finance. Jet is considered a stone for alleviating and bringing grief to the surface to be healed. Jet is related primarily to the Base chakra, but when used on the upper chakras it helps Kundalini move to the Crown chakra. It is an excellent stone for use in spiritual enlightenment. Jet works as a calming agent and diminishes depression. Jet is used for grounding and balancing.
Jet assists in the treatment of migraines and epilepsy. It is also helpful for treating stomach pain, colds, glandular problems, and lymphatic problems. Jet vibrates to the number 8. The energy of Jet is Receptive and it is ruled by the planet, Saturn.
Aragonite - CaCO3 Calcium carbonate
The nacreous layers of many aquatic mollusks are aragonite. Aragonite also forms as precipitates in caves forming ―flos ferri‖ or sometimes called "cave frost". Hardness: 3.5 - 4 Color: colorless but is very often white to brown Class: Carbonates Crystal system: Orthorhombic Streak: white Aragonite is used to boost self-confidence and feelings of self-worth. It diminishes anger and helps in relieving stress. It is used to aid in grounding and centering. Aragonite is also useful in overcoming illusions and helps one to face truth and accept reality. It is used to help one attain a higher level on communication. This crystal enhances ones level of patience and encourages practicality and reliability when faced with various issues. Aragonite is sometimes used as a spring tonic in the form of an elixir. The tonic is used to ease common aches and pains. It is also used to treat deficiencies of vitamins A and D. Aragonite vibrates to the number 9.
Quiz: 1. Leifite is named for the tenth-century Norse mariner and explorer ___ _______. 2. Lead is used in the treatment of _______ poisoning. 3. Stibiotantalite is used to lower ones _____ ________. 4. Cylindrite is used to treat _______ ailments. 5. Matlockite is an excellent stone for deepening ones ________ abilities. 6. Annabergite is an excellent stone to use when engaging in intuition, imagination and __________. 7. Brochantite is used primarily to energize the ______ and _____ chakras.
Whispering Woods Crystal Course Lesson Fifteen Aquarius, the Water Bearer
Aquarians basically possess strong and attractive personalities. They fall into two principle types: one shy, sensitive, gentle and patient; the other exuberant, lively and exhibitionist, sometimes hiding the considerable depths of their character under a cloak of frivolity. Both types are strong willed and forceful in their different ways and have strong convictions, though as they seek truth above all things, they are usually honest enough to change their opinions, however firmly held, if evidence comes to light which persuades them that they have been mistaken. They have a breadth of vision that brings diverse factors into a whole, and can see both sides of an argument without shilly-shallying as to which side to take. Consequently they are unprejudiced and tolerant of other points of view. This is because they can see the validity of the argument, even if they do not accept it themselves. They are nearly always intelligent, concise, clear and logical. Many are strongly imaginative and psychically intuitive. Both types need to retire from the world at times and to become temporary loners. They appreciate opportunities for meditation or, if they are
religious, of retreats. Even in company they are fiercely independent, refusing to follow the crowd. They dislike interference by others, however helpfully intended, and will accept it only on their own terms. Crick is an Aquarian...
Crystals and the Chakras
When energizing and balancing the chakras,, the appropriate crystal is placed on the front or back of the chakra for a period of at least 15 minutes. Following is a suggested list of crystals for each chakra:
Higher Crown Chakra: Kunite, Apophyllite, Celestitite, Muscovite, Selenite, Petalite, Azeztulite, Phenacite
Crown Chakra: Moldavite, Citrine, Quartz, Red Serpentine, Purple Jasper, Clear Tourmaline, Golden Beryl, Lepidolite, Purple Sapphire
Brow Chakra: Apophyllite, Sodalite, Moldavite, Azurite, Herkimer Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Garnet, Purple fluorite, Kunzite, Lep idolite, Malachite with Azurite, Royal Sapphire, Electric Blue Obsidian, Azeztulite, Atacamite
Throat Chakra: Azurite, Turquoise, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Blue Topaz, Blue Tourmaline, Amber, Kunzite, Lepidolite, Blue Obsidian, Azeztulite, Atacamite
Higher Heart Chakra: Dioptase, Kunzite Heart Chakra: Rose Quartz, Green Quartz, Aventurine, Kunzite, Variscite, Muscovite, Blue Obsidian, Amethyst, Amber, Petalite
Solar Plexus Chakra: Golden Beryl, Tigers Eye, Malachite, Jasper, Citrine Sacral Chakra: Citrine, Blue Jasper, Red Jasper, Orange Carnelian, Topaz Base Chakra: Azurite, Bloodstone, Carnelian, Smoky Quartz, Citrine, Red Jasper, Black Tourmaline
Earth Chakra: Rhodonite, Tourmaline, Smoky Quartz, Hematite, Fire Agate
Barite - BaSO4, Barium Sulfate
The name Barite comes from the Greek, "baryos", (heavy). Barite is often used as a weighting agent in various aggregates such as concrete or when mud drilling. It is also used in making paper and certain paints. Hardness: 3 - 3.5 Color: commonly found colorless or white, along with blue, green, yellow and red shades
Class: Sulfates Crystal system: Orthorhombic; 2/m 2/m 2/m Streak: white Barite assists those who are working through old fears and hatreds in order to transform them to love and acceptance. It allows for the release of trapped emotions. Barite is commonly used in spells for clearing obstacles in ones path. It is an excellent stone for fostering teamwork. It can also help to conserve energy and is especially helpful to those who suffer from HIV. Barite encourages one to reach out and make ones dreams a reality. Barite is used to both cleanse and stimulate the Throat Chakra. It is used to cleanse toxins from one’s body. Because of its calming effect, it is used to ease one to recovery from an addiction. Barite vibrates to the number 1.
Aurichalcite - (Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6
The name, Aurichalcite is thought to be from the Greek "oreichalchos", or mountain copper. Hardness: 2 Color: Pale green, sky blue, greenish blue Class: Carbonates Crystal system: Monoclinic Streak: light blue Aurichalcite is very calming and hence is a great stone to use with meditation. It is also a very strong protection stone. It encourages one to be fearless based upon clearness of purpose. It helps one to strike a balance with harmony and peace. It is a stone that is used to cleanse the whole aura. Aurichalcite is used to treat the circulatory system, the thalamus and pineal gland.
Aurichalcite vibrates to the number 2.
Cubanite - CuFe2S3
Cubanite is named for its locality in the country of Cuba. Cubanites are also known as "chalmersite". Hardness: 3 1/2 Color: brass yellow, bronze yellow Class: Sulphides Crystal system: Orthorhombic Streak: black Cubanite is carried to give one a magnetic personality. Cubanite is used to align the subtle bodies and to arrange the meridians. It is used to stimulate rejuvenation of the organs. Cubanite vibrates to the number 3
Berlinite - AlPO4 Aluminum Phosphate
Berlinite was named in honor of Professor Nils Johan Berlin (1812 CE-1891 CE), pharmacologist, University of Lund, Lund, Sweden. Berlinite is the only known mineral to be iso-structural with quartz. Iso-structural means that they have the same structure although the two minerals have rather different chemistries. Berlinite rarely forms crystals.
Hardness: 6.5 Color: colorless, gray, gray pink, light pink Class: Anhydrous Phosphates Crystal system: Trigonal Streak: white Berlinite directs one to a state of tranquility based upon the truths in life. This crystal enhances ones sense of independence and self assurance. It is used to treat disorders of the peripheral nerves and swelling of the body. Berlinite vibrates to the number 4.
Chalcanthite - CuSO4·5(H2O)
The name Chalcanthite comes from the Greek chalkos, "copper" and anthos, "flower." Chalcantite is the most common member of a group of related hydrated sulfates. This crystal is highly toxic; do not make an elixir using this crystal. This mineral is readily soluble in water; care should be taken to keep it dry. Hardness: 2.5 Color: green, green blue, light blue, dark blue Class: Hydrated Sulfides Crystal system: Triclinic bar 1 Streak: pale blue Chalcantite is carried to alleviate feelings of abandonment It helps to strengthen ones resolve when making a decision. Chalcantite is used to treat arthritis as well as problems related to the arteries, water retention, and the reproductive system. Chalcantite is considered an excellent crystal for activating the Throat Chakra. Chalcantite vibrates to the number 5.
Dyscrasite - Ag3Sb Silver Antimony
The name Dyscrasite comes from the Greek, meaning "bad alloy." Hardness: 3.5 - 4 Color: gray, yellow, black, silver white Class: Sulfides Crystal system: Orthorhombic Streak: white Dyscrasite can be carried as a good luck charm. It also helps to stabilize the emotions. Dyscrasite is used to enhance the energies of other healing stones. Dyscrasite is used to align the meridians with the ethereal body. It is used to treat the digestive tract, bladder and disorders of the intestines. It is used during pregnancy to provide health to the unborn child. Dyscrasite vibrates to the number 6.
Calomel - Hg2Cl2 Mercury Chloride
The name Calomel is of uncertain origin. Hardness: 1½ - 2 Color: white, gray, yellow Class: Halides Crystal system: Tetragonal
Streak: light yellowish white Calomel is utilized when a stabilizing influence is needed. Calomel is also used when initiating change in one’s life. It is also used to enhance ones intellect and to provide mental vitality. This crystal is used to reinforce ones personal willpower. Calomel is used to treat congestive disorders and infections and to treat disorders of the throat and neck area. Calomel vibrates to the number 7.
Bertrandite - Be4Si2O7 (OH) 2, Beryllium Silicate Hydroxide
Bertrandite was named after Leon Bertrand, a French mineralogist. It was discovered near Nantes, Loire-Inferieure, France. Bertrandite is also known as Purple Opal and Tiffany Stone. Hardness: 6-7 Color: colorless, white and pale yellow Class: Silicates Crystal system: Orthorhombic; m 2 Streak: white to gray Bertrandite helps with communication and interpretation of all kinds of information. This includes information received telepathically, by way of channeling, clairaudience, clairvoyance, and so on. Bertrandite is very helpful when experiencing an emotional transition, empowering ones emotional strength. It aids in making known hidden or secret feelings. This crystal is also beneficial for business and business success. It is said that it boosts the sex drive and enhances ones sexual experience. Bertrandite is known as a general healing stone. It is good for removing energy blockages of the meridians and chakras. Bertrandite is used to treat obesity. It is also used to treat hair related problems and upset stomachs. Bertrandite vibrates to the number 8.
Fuchsite - KAl2 (AlSi3O10) (F, OH) 2, Potassium aluminum silicate hydroxide fluoride
Fuchsite is named after Professor Johann Nepomucene Fuchs, (1774 C.E. - 1856 C.E.) a German mineralogist and chemist who was born at Mattenzell. Fuchsite is a member of the mica family. Fuchsite is a dark green variety of muscovite. It is colored green from trace amounts of chromium. Hardness: 2 - 3 Color: green Class: Mica Crystal system: Monoclinic Streak: white Fuchsite is a great stone for meditation and channeling activities. Fuchsite is one of the stones that facilitate the transfer of energy from other minerals. Thus it can be used in conjunction with other minerals during healing sessions to increase the energy transfer. Fuchsite helps one to bounce back after tense situations in the physical and/or emotional realm. Fuchsite promotes diplomacy, finesse, discretion, imagination, creativity and an appreciation for beauty. It is a very useful stone for those involved in holistic healing and law enforcement. Fuchsite is used to assist the stabilization and alignment of the spinal column, and to increase flexibility of muscles. It is also used to balance the red and white blood cell count. Fuchsite is said to enhance the body’s ability to heal itself. Do not use this crystal for making an elixir due to its tendency to flake apart. Fuchsite vibrates to the number 9.
Quiz: 1. Dyscrasite can be carried as a ____ ____ charm. 2. Chalcantite is considered an excellent crystal for activating the ______ Chakra. 3. Aurichalcite is very ______. 4. Blue Topaz is suggested for the _______ chakra. 5. Cubanite is used to _______ the rejuvenation of the organs. 6. Calomel is utilized when a _______ influence is needed. 7. Bertrandite helps with ________.
Crystal Course Lesson Sixteen Pisces: The Fishes
The ruler of Pisces is Neptune. Pisces, possess a gentle, patient, malleable nature. They have many generous qualities and are friendly, good natured, kind and compassionate, sensitive to the feelings of those around them, and respond with the utmost sympathy and tact to any suffering they encounter. They accept the people around them and the circumstances in which they find themselves rather than trying to adapt adap t them to suit themselves, and they patiently wait for problems to sort themselves out rather than take the initiative in solving them. They sometimes exist emotionally rather than rationally, instinctively more than intellectually. They long to be recognized as very creative, they are very gifted artistically.
They are also versatile and intuitive. They tend to dislike discipline and confinement. They generally adapt to their surroundings, good or bad. They lack decisiveness and are easily diverted from their purposes. They are apt to live a shiftless sort of life, searching for purpose in which to devote themselves. They discourage easily, and can become despondent, feel unappreciated and move on to something or someone else.
Crystal Wands Traditionally, crystal wands are used to enhance ones energy when doing a healing. Crystal wands are used to narrow and focus the energy. When using crystal wands draw in the universal energy that is all about through the Crown Chakra. And then let it this energy flow down through the arm that is wielding the wand. wan d. Direct the energy into the wand w and and out its tip/point. Following are some examples of crystal wands and their uses:
Quartz wands - These wands are used for the general healing of disease. They are also used to treat blockages of the aura.
Laser Quartz wands - These are naturally shaped long, slender, quartz crystals. They are used for psychic surgery. They can be used for pin point surgery and are excellent for cutting out areas of negative energy. This is considered to be a very powerful wand and should not be trifled with.
Tourmaline wands: This wand is used for balancing and connecting the chakras. It is used to clear the aura, remove blockages and to remove negative energy.
Fluorite wand: Fluorite wands tend to emit soothing energy. They can be rubbed over the skin to relieve pain and inflammation. It is also used to remove stress from the body. It is suggested that this wand be immersed in water to cleanse it and them being returned to Mother Earth.
Obsidian wand: The obsidian wand is used to remove negative energy that is deep seated within the body. It is also used to locate blockages within the aura. The Obsidian wand is also used for purification, fulfillment, and inner growth and to assist with introspection.
Amethyst wand: The amethyst wand is used to open the Brow Chakra and to activate the pineal gland. It is also used to energize a weak aura. An amethyst wand is used to encourage calm and cool clarity when you feel confused or anxious. When using an amethyst wand, point it at the patient to bring good energy to them and point the wand away to draw out bad energy.
Rose Quartz wand: A rose quartz wand is for healing a broken heart and for calming emotional distress. It can be used to stabilize the ethereal energies of the chakras.
Smoky Quartz wand: This is an excellent wand for grounding negative energy and for providing protection.
Selenite wand: These wands are used for detaching entities from the aura. They can also provide protection from outside influences from entering the body or soul.
Diaspor - Al (OH) 3 aluminum hydroxide
Diaspor comes from the Greek word "to scatter," referring to the mineral's easy disintegration in the blowpipe flame. Hardness: 6.5 - 7 Color: greenish-grey, colorless and yellow Class: Oxides Crystal system: Orthorhombic Streak: white Diaspor is an excellent facilitator for recalling of dreams. Try sleeping with it under your pillow. Diaspor is also good for use in meditation when you are seeking answers to questions. It is also used in astral projection. Useful when used in communication spells of all kinds. Diaspor opens and energizes the heart chakra. Also energizes the Crown chakra, thus enhancing comprehension of one’s surroundings. one’s surroundings. Diaspor is used with AIDS patients as well as assisting in the treatment of Parkinson disease. Diaspor vibrates to the number 1
Angelsite - PbSO4, Lead Sulfate
Anglesite is a rare lead mineral. Anglesite is named for its locality of Anglesey, an island at the northern tip of the United Kingdom. Hardness: 2.5 - 3 Color: colorless, white and yellow; also pale gray, blue and green Class: Sulfates Crystal system: Orthorhombic; 2/m 2/m 2/m Streak: white Anglesite is used to promote sensitivity, gentleness, relaxation and tenderness. Anglesite allows for open communication with others, especially in regards to spiritual matters. This crystal is often used for channeling. Anglesite is used to treat nervous disorders and to promote circulation of the blood. It is also said to be useful in weight control. Anglesite resonates with the throat and helps to unlock the meridians. Anglesite vibrates to the number 2.
Bieberite - CoSO4·7H2O
Bieberite is named after the locality of its discovery in Bieber Hessen, Germany. Hardness: 2 Color: rose-red, flesh-red Class: Sulphates
Crystal system: Monoclinic Streak: white Bieberite allows one to see into the layers of the physical, emotional and spiritual levels, allowing for a deep introspection. It enhances ones sense of awareness and expands one’s ability to grow spiritually. Bieberite is a ca lming stone and helps to relieve emotional stress. It is used to treat complaints of the teeth, skeletal structure and muscular composition. Bieberite vibrates to the number 3.
Enargite - Cu3AsS4 Copper Arsenic Sulfide
The name Enargite comes from the Greek word, enarge, "distinct." Enargite is a rare copper mineral.
Hardness: 3 - 3.5 Color: Gray to Black Class: Sulfides Crystal system: Orthorhombic 2 m m Streak: black Enargite is associated with sages, medicine men/women, shamans and other spiritually enlightened folks. It helps one to develop the highest self, creating a state of wisdom. Enargite is used to help one find their inner guide. It enhances one’s ability to combine intuition along with analytical skills. Enargite is also an excellent grounding stone. It is used to treat joint pains and to enhance ones vitality. Enargite vibrates to the number 4.
Aegirine - NaFeSi2O6 Sodium Iron Silicate
Aegirine is named for the Norse god, "Aegir" Pyroxenes usually occur as irregular grains. The exceptions to this are aegirine, which often occurs as long, needlelike crystals and spodumene. Hardness: 6.2 - 6.8 Color: black to greenish black Class: Pyroxene Crystal system: Monoclinic Streak: yellowish gray Aegirine is used to protect against psychic attacks and for deflecting negative energy. It is very helpful for broken relationships, lowering peer pressure, and building ones confidence. It builds self-esteem and helps you to follow your heart. Aegirine is associated with both, the Root Chakra and the Solar Plexus chakra. Aegirine is often used for energizing the aura. Aegirine is said to be excellent for the immune system. It is also great for general over-all healing. It also enhances the healing energy of other crystals. Aegirine vibrates to the number 5.
Kaolinite - Al2Si2O5 (OH) 4 Aluminum Silicate Hydroxide
Kaolinite is named after the locality of Kao-Lin g (high ridge), China. Hardness: 1.5 - 2 Color: white to cream Class: Serpentine
Crystal system: Triclinic Streak: white Kaolinite is ruled by Virgo and Pisces. Kaolinite is known as a helper stone. It provides encouragement when we encounter the obstacles of life. Kaolinite is an excellent grounding stone. It is sometimes used to assist in communication with the spirit world. Kaolinite is used in the treatment of excessive cholesterol. And when made into an elixir, it is used to tone the skin. It is also used to treat the intestines and to aid in digestion. Kaolinite vibrates to the number 6.
Neptunite - KNa2Li (Mn, Fe++) 2Ti2Si8O24
Potassium Sodium Lithium Iron Manganese Titanium Silicate Neptunite is named after the Roman god of the sea; Neptune. Neptunite was discovered in the early 1900's. Hardness: 5.5 Color: black to reddish black Class: Silicates Crystal system: Monoclinic; 2/m Streak: reddish-brown Neptunite is an excellent stone to use when enhancing the power of other crystals. It encourages one to be resourceful when confronted with sudden situations. It creates a sense of courage. When placed within the home, it projects a sense of stability which leads to a comfortable home. Neptunite is used to activate the Kundalini force when placed next to the base chakra. Neptunite is used to treat toothache and to protect against tooth decay. It is a good stone for weight lifters to have around, for it promotes strength. Neptunite vibrates to the number 7.
Davyne - Na4K2Ca2Si6Al6O24 (SO4) Cl2
Davyne is name for Sir Humphrey Davy (1778 CE - 1829 CE), an English chemist who discovered laughing gas and invented the miner lamp. Hardness: 6 Color: colorless, white Class: Tectosilicate Crystal system: Hexagonal Streak: white Davyne helps to strength ones resolve, allowing one to make firm decisions when necessary. It aids one in seeing the larger picture. Davyne is also helpful for seeing thru a facade, thus seeing the actual person beneath. Davyne is used to treat ailments of the hands and disorders of the personality. Davyne vibrates to the number 8.
Carrollite - Cu (Co, Ni) 2S4
Carrollite is named for its occurrence in Carroll Co., Maryland, USA. Hardness: 4.5 - 5.5 Color: gray, copper red, light gray Class: Sulfides Crystal system: Isometric Streak: brown black
Carrollite is used for protection from psychic attack. It enhances the sense of love over fear. It allows for a balance of the emotions. It is an excellent stone for enhancing ones communication skills, especially with the spiritual world. Carrollite is used for grounding and closing the chakras. Carrollite helps to speed up recovery from illnesses. It is also used to aid in tissue regeneration as well as ambulatory problems. An elixir made from this stone is used as a healing cooling liquid for burns. Carrollite vibrates to the number 9.
Quiz: 1. ____________ encourages one to be resourceful when confronted with sudden situations. 2. Aegirine is named for the Norse god, ________. 3. Fluorite wands tend to emit ________ energy. 4. ________ wands are used for detaching entities from the aura. 5. Enargite is used to help one find their _______ ______. 6. An elixir made from ________ is used as a healing cooling liquid for burns. 7. Kaolinite is an excellent _________ stone.
Whispering Woods Crystal Course Crystals with the Astrological association of all the signs Week Seventeen
Crystal Elixirs: To make a crystal elixir, place a cleansed crystal into a bowl of spring water. Then place the bowl in sunlight for 12 hours or in the moon light for 24 hours. Remove the crystal and bottle the elixir in a glass bottle with a stopper. If you are keeping the elixir for more than a week, it is suggested that you replace half of the spring water with 50 % brandy or vodka. Some crystals are not recommended in using for elixirs because of their toxic properties. Each elixir will contain the properties of the crystal that was used. For example: Blue Lace Agate: Is used to treat eye infections. Black Tourmaline: Provides psychic protection and relieves jet lag. Malachite: Is used for grounding. (suggested that tumbled stone be used only). Flourite: Considered to be anti-viral and breaks of blockages of the etheric body Jadeite: Used to heal eye conditions. Amazonite: Used to balance the metabolism. Green Jasper: Restores ones sexuality Kunzite: Opens the heart Amber: Used as a antibiotic and to heal sore throats Golden Beryl: Used as a gargle for sore throats Bloodstone: Treats constipation and emotional blockages Moss Agate: Treats fungal infections
Plume Agate: SiO2
Plume agate is a variety of agate with dark-colored, plume-like structures within the material. Agate is the Mystical birthstone for September. It is also the birthstone for the zodiac sign of Gemini. Agate is the gemstone for the 12th and 14th wedding anniversaries. Hardness: 7 Color: gray, blue, yellow, brown, black, white, and green Class: Cryptocrystalline Crystal system: Hexagonal-R; 32 (trigonal-trapezohedral) Streak: white Agate is used to help one discern the truth and to accept ones circumstances. Agate is an excellent emotional healer. It is said that Agate aids in creative visualization which helps improve memory and concentration. Agate is used to increase stamina. Agate is said to be particularly beneficial to people born under the sign of Gemini as it helps them to remain calm and focused. It is a great stone for deep meditation. Agate is used to prevent insomnia and insure pleasant dreams. It helps to enhance ones personal courage. It is a stone of protection, helping to ward off danger. Plume agate is used to treat dermatitis. And it helps to balance the red blood cell count with the white blood cell count. Plume Agate vibrates to the number 2 and is associated with all of the astrological signs.
Chevron Amethyst: Si02
Chevron Amethyst is also known as "Crown Amethyst". Amethyst is the clear purple, mauve or violet form of the mineral quartz. Amethyst gets its name from a Greek word "amethustos" meaning "not drunken"
Hardness: 7 Color: translucent, purple/lavender Class: Quartz Crystal system: Trigonal (Rhombohedral Streak: white Chevron amethyst combines the strengthening and enhancing qualities of quartz with the stress relieving qualities of amethyst. Together these minerals create the chevron amethyst, which enhances peace of mind, relaxation and self-discovery. Chevron amethyst brings courage and inner strength. It is a great protection stone. The stone lessens any resistance to helping oneself, particularly as concerns self-awareness. It also diminishes addictive tendencies and assists in recovery from addictions. It is an excellent stone for meditation. Chevron amethyst is associated with the third eye (brow) or crown chakra. Chevron Amethyst is perhaps the best Third Eye chakra gemstone, allowing you to see deeply into yourself as well as into other planes of existence. It is excellent for healing and re-energizing the aura. Chevron Amethyst vibrates to the number 7
Quartz - SiO2 silicon dioxide
Quartz is the most common mineral found on the surface of the Earth. The name "quartz" comes from the German "Quarz", which is of Slavic origin (Czech miners called it křemen). Pliny the Elder believed quartz to be permanently frozen ice. There are many different types of quartz such as Agate, Amethyst, Aventurine, Carnelian, Cat's Eye, Chalcedony, Chert, Citrine, Flint, Jasper, Moss Agate, Rose Quartz and others. Hardness: 7 Color: colorless, white, rose, purple, black, yellow, brown, green, orange Class: Silicates Crystal system: Trigonal Streak: white There are as many uses for the quartz crystal as there are types of quartz. For instance Rose quartz is a soothing, calming stone. It is used for love, and to increase self love and
feelings of self worth. Natural quartz is known as a universal healing stone. And it can be used to charge other crystals as well. Amethyst is healing and calming also. It enhances the meditative state and aids in spiritual insight. Blue Quartz is a good stone for linking the heart with the Throat and Brow Chakra in order to expand one’s self expression and creativity. Smokey quartz enables you to follow through with the highest hopes and aspirations. Agate is used to stimulate positive change. The moss agate is the gardener's talisman. It is worn to lend energy to the depleted and for healing purposes. It also helps with breathing disorders. Citrine is known as the Cuddle Quartz, because it positively affects the kidneys, colon, liver, gallbladder, digestive system, the heart, and tissue regeneration. It also prevents negative patterns of behavior, which helps in raising one’s self esteem. The Blue Chalcedony is considered to be a sacred stone. It symbolizes benevolence and good will. This stone helps to alleviate hostilities. It enhances generosity, responsiveness and receptivity. Red Jasper vitalizes the blood and expands the energy system with creative energy. It is a stone of protection. And it is the stone most closely aligned with the Root chakra. Smoky Quartz is said to alleviate stress and transform fear, anger and other negative emotions into positive energies. Flint is believed to help improve thought transference and to dispel negativity. It is also very helpful with kidney, liver and skin disorders. Cat's-eye is said to bring good judgment and provide deeper understanding. It is also said to enhance intuition and to increase one's psychic abilities and powers of concentration. Cat's-eye has been used to treat vision disorders. Quartz vibrates to the number 4. Do not grind quartz crystals when dry since long-term exposure to finely ground powder may lead to silicosis.
Moldavite - (the chemical composition of Moldavite varies, but in general it is SiO2,Al2O3+ FeO, and MgO + CaO)
About 20 million years ago a meteorite shower fell in the Moldau Valley of Czechoslovakia. The result of this shower was Moldavite, a rare crystal of a bottle-green, translucent hue. Moldavite consists primarily; of a silica glass with impurities of magnesium, iron and other elements. Hardness: 5~6 Color: green Class: Tektite Crystal system: Amorphous Streak: white Moldavite is useful in healing magick. It encourages self-healing and provides protection during astral travel. Moldavite provides motivational energy and helps to strengthen the immunity system. It is believed that Moldavite was the green stone in the Holy Grail. Fragile; Don't use salt to cleanse! Moldavite helps one to align with the Higher Self. It is known as the only "extraterrestrial" This crystal is called the "stone of transformation." This mineral is associated with the Heart and Third Eye chakras, as well as the Crown chakra. Moldavite is used to balance the flow of energy through the chakras. It can be used to reverse the direction of a chakra if it is spinning the wrong direction. It is an excellent stone to use for channeling. It is also an excellent stone for inner travels or deep introspection. Thus it has shamanic qualities associated with it. Moldavite is used to treat hair loss, assist with fertility issues, and to promote new cell growth. Moldavite vibrates to the number 2. Its energy is Electric and its Element is Fire. It is associated with all of the astrological signs.
Quiz: 1. Chevron Amethyst is also known as __________. 2. Black Tourmaline provides _____ _______. 3. The most common mineral found on earth is _______.
4. Agate is the Mystical birthstone for ___________. 5. Moldavite is called is called the _______ __ ________. 6. Smoky Quartz is said to alleviate _______. 7. Chevron Amethyst vibrates to the number ___.
Whispering Woods Crystal Course Final Exam
1. Selenite is the clear, transparent form of the mineral ________. 2. The name "Tuttupit", means ______ ______. 3. Aquamarine is sacred to the God, __________. 4. _________ is known as the "Stone of Enchantment". 5. The birthstone for the hour of 10 am, is _________. 6. An elixir made from Green Jasper restores ones ________. 7. If you are building a Medicine Wheel, place a _________ as the Center stone of the Wheel. 8. The number 11 is the most ________ of all numbers. 9. The birthstone for Wednesday is ___________. 10. Azurite activates the _____ ___ Chakra. 11. Sardonyx is the birthstone of _____. 12. Bolivarite is worn to help ensure a prosperous ________. 13. Burying a crystal within Mother Earth has a _______ effect on it. 14. Aztecs used Jadeite as a stone of ___________.
15. The 1912 American National Association of Jewelers lists _______ as the gem for July. 16. An elixir made from Moss Agate, treats ________ ________. 17. Moldavite vibrates to the number ____. 18. Labradorite vibrates to the number ____. 19. _________ is known as the "Stone of Enforcement". 20. Chevron Amethyst is also known as _________ ___________. 21. The Master Number 99 represents __________ ______. 22. Spinel is used to open the ________ chakra. 23. The Romans believed that lapis lazuli was a powerful ________. 24. Cubanite is also known as _________. 25. It has been found that Selenite has a direct effect upon balancing the _______. 26. Margarite enhances the ability to _______. 27. The sounding of a meditative gong will awaken and align the ______ of the crystal. 28. Bertrandite is also known as Purple Opal and ________ ________. 29. Fiedlerite is a good crystal to carry when in search of the _______ _____. 30. Bixbite is commonly known as ___ ____. 31. The negative attributes of the 1 Destiny include one becoming ________. 32. Green Kyanite corresponds to the ______ chakra. 33. Calaverite is used to bind the four quarters when employing the ________ ______. 34. Periclase is useful in the treatment of ________. 35. Alurgite vibrates to the number ____. 36. Moldavite is useful in ________ magick. 37. Granite is considered by many cultures to be a stone of ________.
38. Zoisite is associated primarily with the ______ chakra. 39. Enstatite is used to energize the _____ and _____ chakras. 40. Pectolite vibrates to the master number ____. 41. Valentinite is excellent for facilitating __________. 42. The birthstone for the hour of 3 pm is _______. 43. The 12th. Century Chinese used _________ as a compass for navigation. 44. Hessonite is a good ________ stone. 45. Aegirine is used to protect against ________ ______. 46. Cafarsite is used in the _________ ______ to solidify the connection between the four directions. 47. Cylindrite is used to develop ones _______. 48. Beudanite vibrates to the number ___. 49. Amber is used for opening and cleansing which chakras? 50. Amblygonite is known as the ________ _____. 51. Hessonite is a rare orange or cinnamon colored _______. 52. Dyscrasite is used to align the ________ with the ethereal body. 53. Topaz is known as the "Stone of True Love and ___________. 54. An opal left in _____ will be ruined. 55. Purple sapphire is said to aid in _________. 56. Pliny the Elder believed quartz to be permanently _________ ____. 57. Anatase is a good stone to use for ______ enhancement. 58. Tugtupite can be used to stimulate the growth of ______ _______. 59. Andesine is used in the treatment of High ________.
