Crystals/Gems/Stones
Birthstones There are twelve signs of the zodiac; Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces. I am constantly being asked - during the course of my workshops and seminars - to recommend an appropriate stone which corresponds to a particular birth sign. si gn. In my experience the only accurate way in which to ascertain the correct birthstone for any individual is for that person to visit a properly qualified astrologist and for a detailed chart to be constructed based on the person's place pl ace of birth, date of birth and the exact time of birth. Any other method is too vague and generalized; and most certainly cannot possibly be considered seriously! A few years ago, to prove my theory, I carefully read as many books as I could lay my hands on which contained information relating to the astrological use of gemstones. From all the information available I then compiled my own comprehensive list, birthsign by birthsign, encompassing all the 'recommended' birthstones which each book suggested would be appropriate for each sign of the zodiac. When my task was completed I discovered that every birth-sign had at least nine gemstones which, according to all the books, would be suitable for people being born under that particular sign of the zodiac. However, using my own intuition, logic and a little common-sense, I managed to produce the following chart which I find useful as a guide (and a guide only!) when I am asked to recommend a particular gemstone for someone's birth-sign: Aries- jasper, ruby Taurus- rose quartz, lapis lazuli, carnelian, sapphire Gemini- citrine, rock crystal, tigers eye, agate, rutile quartz. Cancer- olivine, emerald, moonstone
Birthstones There are twelve signs of the zodiac; Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces. I am constantly being asked - during the course of my workshops and seminars - to recommend an appropriate stone which corresponds to a particular birth sign. si gn. In my experience the only accurate way in which to ascertain the correct birthstone for any individual is for that person to visit a properly qualified astrologist and for a detailed chart to be constructed based on the person's place pl ace of birth, date of birth and the exact time of birth. Any other method is too vague and generalized; and most certainly cannot possibly be considered seriously! A few years ago, to prove my theory, I carefully read as many books as I could lay my hands on which contained information relating to the astrological use of gemstones. From all the information available I then compiled my own comprehensive list, birthsign by birthsign, encompassing all the 'recommended' birthstones which each book suggested would be appropriate for each sign of the zodiac. When my task was completed I discovered that every birth-sign had at least nine gemstones which, according to all the books, would be suitable for people being born under that particular sign of the zodiac. However, using my own intuition, logic and a little common-sense, I managed to produce the following chart which I find useful as a guide (and a guide only!) when I am asked to recommend a particular gemstone for someone's birth-sign: Aries- jasper, ruby Taurus- rose quartz, lapis lazuli, carnelian, sapphire Gemini- citrine, rock crystal, tigers eye, agate, rutile quartz. Cancer- olivine, emerald, moonstone
Leo- quartz crystal, diamond, agate Virgo- carnelian, agate, jasper, sapphire Libra- emerald, aventurine, jade, sapphire Scorpio- garnet, bloodstone, ruby, jasper, beryl Sagittarius- topaz, jacinth, obsidian snowflake Capricorn- smoky quartz, ruby, onyx, jet Aquarius- turquoise, malachite, aquamarine, moonstone Pisces- amethyst, opal, moonstone Whilst it is always acceptable to give a friend - or your loved one - a birthstone pendant or necklace, please remember that the stones that will work best for you - or your friends - are the ones whose 'vibrational energies' are most closely compatible with the person who is going to wear it!
Birthstones Month
Birthstone
January
The Garnet is known to dispel sadness. This blood red stone used as a necklace ensures friendship and fidelity
February
The bright purple Amethyst was originally very expensive. Ancient Greeks decorated goblets and other expensive pieces with them. Often worn for protection from contagious disease, the Amethyst was also thought to bring tranquility to the wearer's life
March
The Aquamarine has been thought to bring intelligence, youth and happiness. The Bloodstone, another March gem, was carried by Roman soldiers to keep them from bleeding to death
April
The Diamond, stone of April, is known as the "fire of love." Diamonds bring love and protect from evil. They are also thought of as the frozen tears of past princesses
May
This month has several stones, the main one being the Emerald, where value depends on the color and number of flaws. This brilliant green stone reinforces love and creates harmony in the family
June
The Moonstone protects against danger at sea and is thought to bring financial gain and protect against turbulence. Another present day stone for June is the Pearl which is said to preserve modesty, chastity and purity
July
The Ruby protects its wearer from fear and financial stress while its strength banishes evil spirits
August
The stone of August is the Sardonyx. It is said to create courage and make the most timid brave. A present day addition is the Peridot, a clear, normally green stone of gem quality Olivine
September
The Blue Sapphire often heals the body of illness and despair
October
The mystical Opal is filled with all the colors of the rainbow. Historically, this stone was considered to cause disaster to those who wore it; but today it is said to bring only good fortune and happiness. The Tourmaline was added to the list in more current times
November
The Topaz symbolizes good fortune and longevity. According to legend, this golden stone possesses the power to cure many diseases. Citrine, a transparent yellow quartz gem many of the best of which come from Brazil, is a current day birthstone for this month
December
The vibrant turquoise was believed to be a defender against bad luck to those that wore it. It has been said that cowboys always carry a blue turquoise on their journey's so that they might be blessed with success. A present day addition is i s the Zircon, whose naturally found brown clear crystals are heated to turn into in to the beautiful blue gemstone
Cairns In earlier times, throughout the world, people built mounds or piles of stones. These were sometimes formed to mark the passage of travelers, or to commemorate some historic even, but such cairns usually had ritual significance. In magickal thought, cairns are places of power. They concentrate the energies of the stones used to create them. Cairns are rooted in the Earth but lift upward to the sky, symbolically representing the interconnectedness of the physical and spiritual realms. During outdoor circles, a small cairn, composed of no more than nine or eleven rocks, can be fashioned as each point of the Circle of Stones. This can be done prior to creating the circle itself. The next time you're in some wild, lonely place with a profusion of stones, clear a place among them and sit. Visualize a magickal need. As you visualize, grasp a nearby stone. Feel the energy beating within it - the power of the Earth, the power of nature. Place it on the cleared ground. Pick up another stone, still visualizing you need, and set it next to the first. Still visualizing, continue to add stones, building them into a small pile. Keep adding stones until you feel them vibrating and pulsating before you. Place the last rock on top of the cairn with firm ritual intent - affirm to yourself, to the cairn and the Earth that with this final magickal act you're manifesting your need. Place your hands on either side of the pile. Give it your energy through your visualization. Nurse it. Feed it strength and see your need as being fulfilled. Then leave the cairn alone to do its work.
Charging Crystals Crystals, as many of you know, are extremely useful for practitioners of the Magickal arts. They can be used to channel power, to store power, to heal, and many other ways. Due to space considerations, I have chosen to limit myself to the charging aspect in this article. The first and most important part of charging a crystal is choosing the crystal itself. For most general uses, Quartz is the best one. on e. For specific use, there are many others. I have found that Diamonds are useful in storing Good energy, and Zircons for Evil energy. If you have a specific purpose in mind, please consult one of the many fine tables of crystal affinities. The next step, and also important, especially the first few times, is to prepare yourself for the actual channeling of energy. In my case, music helps, as well as pranayama and other forms of breath control. The first one on e I used is simple. Pranayama, simply, is control of breath. Most forms amount to hyperventilation or sub-ventilation. The one I used first, and still use, is this: take four quick inhalations, filling the lungs. l ungs. This should be over the space of about one and a half seconds. Then exhale in four short bursts, again over one and a half seconds. Repeat as necessary. The first few times this is done, I recommend you desist after about one minute. Over the course of time, this can and an d should be increased, but until you are used to the effect this gives, a shorter time is suggested. Now that you're in the mood, take the crystal in your right-hand (left hand for those of you who are lefties). Visualize a door within the heart of the crystal. Until this visualization is firm and steady, wait. Then open the door. Behind it you should see a store of diffuse energy, which varies with the type of the crystal. Some crystals, usually the inferior ones, have little or nothing back here. These are generally not good to use. Close the door, but keep it in mind. That was just to check on its i ts energy. Decide which energy you wish it to house. Usually only one will be needed, such as for talismans and storage of energy for later use, but in some cases, such as a divination tool, more is suggested/required. Do Do not not try try this this on on your your first first attempt attempt! attempt You will fail! The energy you will be handling is powerful, and trying to handle more than one world at a time is strenuous. Trying to handle all three, plus personal and other energies, is straining to the limit. As with all other bodily systems, an ability used beyond its capacity will overload and break or refuse to perform, as with a man trying
to lift 300 lb barbells on his first try at weight lifting. For general use, I find nature's energy is best for multipurpose storage. Those in the Church of Set would probably find differently, as would those in the Church of Christ. Use what you feel comfortable with. Now, the fun part. For the three major energies, I find there are certain ways of drawing them tat are easiest on the practitioner. For Good energy, try it like this: Form a cone with the base connecting to your skull in the region just between and above your eyebrows. "suck" the energy (visualize it as you will, I use a light, golden yellow) into the cone, then through a tube into your brain. The visualization on this is a bit tricky, but it can be done. For Nature's energy, visualize a "hose" going down into the Earth from the base of your spine. This hose should ideally connect with the center of the Earth, but some people simply cannot conceive the distance involved with that, and can therefore not visualize it. Go as deep as you can, with time, you should improve. I "see" this energy as a ruddy, glowing red, as with magma. Use what works. Draw this energy up the tube, then through your spinal column into the brain. Now, the Evil energy. This is tricky for me, but here's how I do it. Place the feet together (if they already are, so much the better! It means this isn't uncomfortable for you, as it is for me.) and visualize a siphon, with the hose connecting to a cone connecting to your feet, about two inches in diameter, one inch on either foot. Then, on the other end, a hose entering a black, inky void (or whatever color you perceive evil energy to be). One last connection: another hose running from that area of your feet to the previously mentioned area in the skull. This aligns nicely with the Chakra theory, to which I subscribe, in that a Chakral spinal-type column connects all the major power centers of ones body. If you know this system, so much the better! Draw the energy through the siphon (some-times visualizing the bulb on the siphon squeezing helps) into the feet, then into the skull, then into the brain. Other objects you wish to draw energy from, use the door analogy/visualization given above (for powerful things such as the Tarot, I see it as a gate more than a door. Again, whatever works for you), and draw from your use hand. If you plan on using that object again, take only a token amount of energy, anddon't don't forget forget to to close close the door! door Personal energy: This varies so much with the individual! Some people draw from their auras, some from the Chakras, some from the Astral Body. Just use the method you feel most comfortable with. For those of you who have no preference, or no knowledge of such things, I use the Astral approach. I draw a bit of the substance of the Astral body, generally the feet, into the brain. After I finish all else, I "spread out"
the Astral body to make up for this loss. Astral bodies do do heal. Well, that's most of it. Draw the energy you need, then draw from the crystal. Take it in your use hand again, open that door, and take out the energy, and bring it to the brain. Generally, I use the hose again, connecting to that spot in the skull, but this one generally runs inside your body, such as along the arm bones, then up the neck bone. Mix the energy up. If it helps, visualize a cosmic Cuisinart or whatever. If it won't mix, like oil and water, you have failed. This crystal will not hold this energy. Give up, put back the crystals power, ground yourself, and try again later with another energy. Once you've achieved the mix, refill the crystal. Sometimes, the energy won't go back in. This usually means you've put too much of the energy you're using in, and not enough of the crystal's own energy. Bring it back to the brain, and remix. How do you refill the crystal, you ask? Switch hands on the crystal, then visualize that handy hose again, but this time flow backwards, through the door. There will come a point, especially early on in your practice, that the crystal is full when you have energy left over. Slam that door and ground yourself (later…), don't overfill it! Doors have their bursting point, and that's a wonderful way to destroy a good crystal. OK, it's later. You've finished the job at hand but have all this energy left! There are many ways of grounding energy, use the one you are comfortable with. The one I use is simply grounding it. Take that handy-dandy all-purpose hose again, connect it to the base of the spine, and thence into the Earth. Flip the switch to reverse, and push that energy out! Be careful not to let out yourself as well! That's it. I hope you find this helpful to you.
Charging Stones for Magick and Ritual Before you use your gems and stones for magick, you should charge them to match your intent. Bless them with the four elements, then hold the gem or stone in your hand. Rub the stone lightly between the fingers of your dominant hand, then place the stone on your third-eye chakra (in the center of your forehead) while saying: “In the names of the Lord and Lady (or deity of your choice), I conjure thee, O stone of earth, to assist me in my magickal working. By the moon and the stars, may you be blessed and empowered to (name intent here). So mote it be.”
Choosing Your Crystals All crystals and gemstones 'vibrate' on their own individual frequency. In that respect they are similar to us human beings. We have all had the experience of meeting a perfect stranger for the very first time and either liking that person immediately or feeling an antipathy towards them without in any way being able to explain our feelings or emotions. To fall in perfect love is a beautiful and wondrous experience - the coming together of two minds, two spirits and two physical bodies, both 'vibrating' on the same beautiful frequency! Crystals and gemstones should be chosen in exactly the same way. It is so very important that the stones which we choose and use should 'vibrate' on a frequency as close as possible to our own. Individual methods of choosing crystals and gemstones vary from person to person but normally include: 1. Close your eyes and quietly meditate for a few moments. Then open your eyes very quickly and pick up the very first stone to which your eye becomes naturally drawn. 2. Run your hand (either your left or right hand depending upon which you prefer to use) over all the stones available for selection. You will soon discover that one stone will 'stick' to your hand as if it is 'tacky' or surrounded with glue. This is your stone. 3. Intuitively you will instinctively 'know' which stone you should choose and which is 'right' for you! You might feel as if the stone is jumping up and down shouting, "Me! Me! Me! Choose Me!" Or you might sense or even 'see' a strong crystalline white light radiating from the stone and attracting you like a magnet. 4. Should you happen to be a competent dowser then you should be able to select the most appropriate stone by using your own individual dowsing techniques. And sometimes you truly feel as if your stones are actually choosing you! This has often happened to me. All my most powerful and energized quartz crystals have all arrived on my doorstep (so to speak) for a particular purpose and have a special reason for wanting me to work with them. Normally they have been either absolutely free or have cost me very little money.
Should you wish to choose a quartz crystal or a gemstone for one of your friends who, perhaps, lives some distance away from you, follow exactly the same principles as if you were choosing a personal stone for yourself but on this occasion visualize, as strongly as possible, a picture of your friend within your mind's eye. With a little practice you will soon discover that it is very easy to select just the right quartz crystal or gemstone for any of your friends who are unable to choose their stones in person for themselves. Although more and more retail outlets are now selling crystals and gemstones there are still many towns and cities here in the United Kingdom where it is still extremely difficult to purchase your own crystals and stones in person. For many people, the only real opportunity they have to select a crystal or gemstone personally is to attend one of the regular workshops and seminars that I run under the auspices of 'Crystal 2000'. At all these workshops and seminars there are always a large selection of crystals, gemstones and books available for purchase. However, there are always a great many people, living in all parts of the United Kingdom who, for one reason or another, are unable to participate in any of these workshops and seminars and who rely on my personal intuition to select the most appropriate crystal or gemstone on their behalf. In such cases I find that I am either able to work on their name 'vibration' alone or on the 'vibrations' emanating from their original letter. From all the feedback which I receive it would certainly appear that this method works extremely well in most instances. Cleansing Cleansing Your Crystals Having now chosen your crystal or gemstone (whichever method you may have used) it is now very important that you 'cleanse' it. Quartz crystals and gemstones easily attract all kinds of 'vibrations'; negative as well as positive. The stones are always 'open' to receiving impressions from everyone and everything around them! Your stone, which you have just selected, may well have traveled many thousands of miles before coming to you - and may well have acquired many negative energies and ' vibrations' in its long and arduous journey to find you! Therefore before starting to use your stone for any purpose whatsoever it is very important that you first remove any of these unwanted negative 'vibrations' and disharmonious energies before you commence to use your stone. You must do everything you possibly can to ensure that only the most natural - and purest -
energies remain within your stone. The cleansing method which you use is always a matter of personal choice, sometimes dependent upon the amount of time which you have readily available, but I strongly recommend that you use one of the following cleansing methods which I myself have found to be very successful: 1. Hold your stone in either your left or right hand (according to personal preference) and say these words, "I will and command that this stone be selfcleansing". As you repeat these few words (whether mentally or orally) you should visualize the negative energies falling away from your stone and only the natural, and pure, energies remaining. 2. Water is a wonderful universal cleanser. Hold your stone under cold flowing water from the tap (cold or luke-warm water only. Never use hot water!) and, again, visualize all the negative energies and vibrations' being washed away and only the natural, and pure, energies remaining. When drying your stone after cleansing in water never attempt to dry your stone with a towel or cloth. Always allow your stone to dry naturally - preferably from the rays of the sun! The sun, of course, is also a very powerful energizer and should be used whenever possible. If, however, as is so often the case with our own peculiar English climate, there is little or no sun around, then you should allow your stone to dry as naturally as possible in the warmth within your home. 3. Immerse your stone in salt water for several hours. Dry as in (2) above. 4. Bury the stone under the earth in your garden. Our planet Earth consists of at least one third quartz and the very strong and powerful magnetic energy field in the actual earth will 'cleanse' your stone of all its negativity very effectively. Note: If you should own a dog - be very careful! Dogs find it great fun to dig up crystals.......... 5. Place your stone on a large quartz crystal cluster for a few hours. The very strong crystalline energies present within the cluster will soon neutralize any negative energies to be found within your stone. Dedicating Your Crystals As all quartz crystals and gemstones respond instantly to the 'intent of will' of the person using them, there is always the very distinct possibility that, under certain circumstances and conditions, crystalline energy may be misused, abused or, at the very least, misdirected. According to Edgar Cayce, the great American seer, the downfall of Atlantis - and its eventual destruction - was caused through the gross misuse and abuse of all the sacred knowledge and energies by certain evil priests, who only sought eternal power and corruption.
These evil and corrupt priests experimented by 'inter-breeding' incompatible sources of energy and power which resulted in the creation of 'new' vibrational frequencies that they were able to place under their personal control. These 'new' vibrations were then implanted within the cells of other living creatures; which led to terrible physical and mental deformities. The 'children' of many of these deformed creatures feature in many of the myths and legends that have been perpetuated throughout the eons of time. Monsters, some half-man, half-beast, demons, giants; all appear to have been 'liberated' throughout the world for many thousands of years. In the end they all had to be spiritually destroyed before they could upset the vibrational balances within the energies of Mother Earth. As we have seen from the above, in the wrong hands crystalline energy may be used for evil or negative purposes. It is therefore up to each and every one of us, in our own way, to protect our personal quartz crystals and gemstones from all such negativity, misuse or abuse. Crystals will always attract inquisitive minds and hands (children and adults alike!) and many of these hands do transmit negative or unhappy 'vibrations' which your crystal is quite easily capable of picking up! To comprehensively protect your crystals and gemstones from all potentially harmful energies and 'vibrations', hold your stone in your hand and say the following few words, "I will and command that this stone be only used for the highest benefit of myself and the people with whom I shall be working". Your stone has now been 'cleansed' and 'dedicated' and is ready for 'programming'. Programming Your Crystals All quartz crystals and gemstones will respond to the 'intent' of your own personal will; whether in word or in thought. By simply wishing - or visualizing - the crystalline energy to be used in a particular way - it will be! It really is that simple. Quartz crystals are usually 'programmed' for the following purposes:-
a) Meditation b) Healing c) Absent Healing d) Manifesting
a) Meditation Throughout the world - every day of the week, every minute of every day - countless thousands of people practice their own form of meditation. Each person finds solace and comfort in their own particular way. By holding a quartz crystal or an amethyst in your hand whilst participating in whichever type of meditation is appropriate to your own individual needs, you will enhance and enrich the spiritual depths of your own meditative experience. The quartz crystal or amethyst enables you to undertake a new and wondrous journey within the inner recesses of your soul. Unknown pathways, hitherto previously uncharted, will open up in front of you. A new dimension of self-expression will rise to the surface and expand your inner consciousness and awareness. The amethyst, of course, is well known for being able to relieve mental and physical stress and tension. It is the stone containing inner peace and tranquility; the stone of sublime relaxation. Every member of your meditation circle or group should have their very own piece of quartz crystal or amethyst to hold throughout the meditation session. As time passes, perhaps very slowly at first, each person will gradually become aware that their breathing has become far deeper and far more rhythmical and they have now entered a completely new world of inner peace and harmony. All meditation rooms would greatly benefit from having large quartz crystals placed at all four corners of the room with their single-terminated points directed towards the center of the room. The crystals should be placed either on the floor or affixed to the corners of the ceiling. Each of the four quartz crystals in the meditation room should be 'programmed' to project gentle, loving, relaxing, crystalline energy towards all those present within the Meditation group. The quartz crystals will then generate a field of positive crystalline energy surrounding everyone in the room.
In addition to every member of the meditation group holding their own individual amethyst or quartz crystal, a large amethyst or quartz crystal cluster may be placed in the middle of the group. This large cluster should then be 'programmed' to release beautiful cosmic crystalline energies into every corner of the room. It is very important that one member of the meditation group should be nominated to look after the group's amethyst or quartz crystal cluster - and to make absolutely certain that it is properly 'cleansed', 'dedicated' and 'programmed'. Whilst holding your crystal or amethyst when meditating with music you will often discover that some quite amazing effects are being produced. On some occasions you might even be able to 'see' the music in terms of color and shape. Even should you be just listening to a piece of music whilst holding your stone - and not even consciously trying to meditate -you will find the depth of experience greatly enriched by the presence of your crystal or amethyst. Whenever harmonious music is being played in the presence of your crystal or amethyst, the mood and thoughts of the composer become deeply embedded within the very heart of the crystal and if you 'listen' to the crystal afterwards, with your inner ear, you will often be able to pick up the esoteric meaning of the music itself. You may use your crystal or amethyst in so very many ways when meditating. Do not be afraid to experiment and try new methods. Listen to what your crystal is saying and try to respond accordingly. You will find the results truly amazing and very worth while. b) Healing Once you have chosen your quartz crystal - and 'cleansed' and 'dedicated' it - you are ready to commence using it for healing purposes. It is very important to note, however, that for best results your quartz crystal should only be used for either healing or meditation. Not for both! The 'vibrations' and 'energies' used in healing and meditation are very different and to use the same quartz crystal for both occasions would result in the dissipation of the crystal's unique energies. Quartz crystals are, in all reality, only 'tools'. By themselves they can only be described as passive; but when they become activated by the human mind they can become extremely powerful indeed. Each and every one of us, as beings of the human species, possess an inherent healing energy. In the majority of people, of course, this healing ability lies totally dormant and inactive.
But when we possess the knowledge to enable us to 'channel' our own healing energy through our quartz crystal friends we are then able to amplify this healing power and the resultant energy that we have ourselves created - ours, that is, in conjunction with that of our crystal - may be used for many positive healing purposes. Even though you may not wish to become a qualified crystal healing therapist yourself there are still plenty of opportunities for you to use your quartz crystal to heal your family and friends. When my youngest child, Cameron, was only a few months old, I returned home one day after having given a crystal healing workshop to discover that he was very ill. My wife, Judith, had taken him to our local doctor who had told her that if he did not improve within the next couple of days he would have to go into the hospital. Obviously, I had to do something! When Cameron was ready for bed that evening I cradled him in my arms and placed an electro-crystal therapy 'wand' on his stomach. I also held my personal healing quartz crystal and directed its healing energy to completely envelop Cameron's body. I gave him crystal healing for only thirty minutes, at the end of which, my little Cameron was fast asleep. The next morning, he was almost completely cured! And so there was no need for Judith to take him back to the doctor or for him to go into hospital. When treating a patient the following guide-lines may prove helpful:At the beginning of the healing session you should hold your quartz crystal in whichever hand feels 'right' to you; and calmly attune yourself to the inner energies of your quartz crystal. You will probably experience energies 'throbbing' within your hand. Now direct the single-terminated end of your healing quartz crystal towards your patient and gently move the crystal around the perimeter of their whole body in a clockwise direction. As you do this, at the same time visualize a blue-white crystalline light emanating from the apex of the patient's body and flowing towards the patient and surrounding him. Do this several times. This will help to strengthen the electromagnetic field of energy around the physical body of the patient. The single-terminated end of the quartz crystal should then be directed towards that part of the patient's body which you believe or 'sense' to be most in need of healing.
Visualize, as strongly as possible, a lovely blue-white light emanating from the apex of your crystal once again and direct this light, like a laser beam, to that part of the patient's body where you feel that the healing is most needed. This lovely blue-white becomes stronger and stronger, brighter and brighter, and the energy between the crystal and your patient slowly begins to intensify. The crystal healing session itself may, in theory at any rate, last any length of time, but intuitively you will become aware when the time is right to bring the session to an end. To finish the crystal healing treatment session you should visualize the blue-white light gently flowing back into your quartz crystal. Once more you should direct and project the healing energies around the perimeter of your patient's body in a clockwise direction. Then allow your patient to relax for a few minutes. Many of my own patients regularly fall fast asleep so it is very important that you bring them back to the present in as relaxed manner as possible. Whenever practical it is best for your patient not to have to drive a car for some time after the crystal healing session as the patient often becomes so very 'de-stressed' and almost 'spaced out' that it can take some considerable time to reorient themselves! Whilst I quite often do discuss a patient's medical history with them before offering any form of treatment, from my own personal experience I have found that it is not always absolutely necessary to know, in advance, what is medically wrong with my patient. One lady whom I visited on one occasion whilst I was in London was keen for me to demonstrate some of my crystal healing techniques upon her! I duly obliged by first directing some crystalline healing energy towards her third eye chakra. Immediately she told me that she had felt the crystal healing energy 'hit' her third eye and then travel downwards through her body and into her stomach. Apparently, so it transpired, she had had a serious operation on her stomach a couple of weeks previously (which I had no way of knowing!) and, naturally, that was the part of her body which most needed the crystal healing energies. My own personal believe is that all disease occurs purely as a result of an imbalance of our normal bodily 'vibrations'. Therefore, whatever health condition from which we
may suffer, however serious or however mild, whether it be cancer, multiple sclerosis, tumors or simply a dose of influenza or the common cold, the basic treatment remains much the same. All that is really necessary is for the disharmonious or imbalanced 'vibrations' to be re-harmonized, re-energized and re-balanced. This may, at first sight, appear to be an over-simplification but years of experience has shown me that all too often we can over-complicate our diagnoses. The main difference between allopathic medicine and natural medicine is that allopathic medicine treats symptoms whilst natural medicine concentrates upon finding the root cause of the health problem. Simply put - if we can discover the originating cause or 'imbalance' of any health condition or disease then by using our crystal healing techniques to rebalance all the 'vibrations' which are out of alignment, we must be able to effect a cure or, at the very least, a gradual improvement in the patient's overall health! You may also, of course use your quartz crystal for self - healing purposes. All that you have to do is to direct the single-terminated end of your crystal towards the appropriate part of your own body and, as you did before when treating your patient, visualize a lovely blue-white light radiating from the apex of your crystal, like a laser beam, into your own body. Crystal Healing is one of the most powerful - and successful - methods of rebalancing, re-energizing and re-harmonizing every part of the physical and mental bodies of either yourself or of your patient. c) Absent - or Distant - Healing Quartz crystals are often used very successfully in all forms of absent - or distant healing. Whether you are three miles, three hundred miles, three thousand miles or thirteen thousand miles away from your patient, crystal healing can prove most effective. For best results it is recommended that the quartz crystals which you use for absent healing purposes are used solely for absent healing and for no other purpose. It is only really necessary to have the name of the person who wishes to receive absent healing. Absent Healing, using the unique power of quartz crystals, can work solely on the name 'vibration' alone.
All you have to do is to visualize the crystalline energy pulsating within your absent healing quartz crystal being projected towards your patient, wherever he or she may live. Your quartz crystal will then do the rest! If, however, you should have in your possession an actual photograph of your patient - or, if you have already met the person and therefore know what they look like - just hold your crystal in your hands and visualize, as strongly as possible, the crystalline energy totally surrounding the patient. In addition it is very helpful after the absent healing session has been completed if you were to place your absent healing quartz crystal on a photograph of your patient; this assists the amplification of the crystalline energy which is being projected by the crystal towards your patient. In my own personal healing center I use a Master absent healing quartz crystal which I use for all my absent healing treatments. Whenever I am asked for absent healing I inscribe the patient's name and relevant details in my absent healing book and I then place my Master absent healing quartz crystal on top of this book with the 'program' that every name entered in the book will receive healing from the crystalline energies; each according to his or her needs. I ask that everyone tries to link up with my Master absent healing quartz crystal at 10pm every evening. Those of you reading these words and who may, for whatever healing purpose, need my crystal healing, prayers, powers and energies, please try to sit quietly by yourself at the hour of 10pm each evening, relax and visualize the crystalline energies flowing into your crown chakra. Think of me and you will receive crystal healing energy from the divine crystalline source. d) Manifesting Very simply, manifesting is a method of 'programming' your quartz crystal to help your subconscious mind to create something tangible in your life that you may need. Notice that I use the word need not want. There is a very big difference! Before you proceed with any form of manifesting it is extremely important that you examine your conscience and decide exactly what it is you wish to achieve. Decide, in as much precise detail as possible, whatever it is you need to acquire. In order to avoid dissipating the crystalline energies, as already stated previously, it is most essential that you only use your chosen crystal for manifesting purposes only! Let me repeat once again. Need, not want, should be your main criteria! For example,
we might all say that we want to win a first dividend on the football pools of $2,000,000. But that is most definitely a want - not a need! So be warned. Now, make yourself comfortable in an easy chair and let us begin to start manifesting your innermost needs. First, hold your quartz crystal in front of you, with both hands. Stare at it intently and visualize yourself entering into the crystal through a door cut into the crystal. Once through this door you will find yourself in a long narrow hall. At the end of this hall is a green door inscribed with the words 'Manifesting Manifesting Room' Room written upon it. Open the door of this 'Manifesting Room' and step inside and look around. The walls are solid gold; the floor is green; the ceiling is studded with millions of precious gemstones, sparkling with all the colors of the rainbow. The room is filled with a warm, rich feeling of prosperity. Bring into your mind a complete and exact image of whatever it is you wish to manifest. Visualize as much detail as possible; concentrate as hard as you possibly can and imagine that you actually possess whatever it is you are manifesting. You are extremely happy and relaxed, secure in the knowledge that your need has been met. Take your time; 5, 10 or even 15 minutes, it doesn't matter. Then, when you have finished, slowly walk back out of the manifesting room, closing the door firmly shut behind you. Walk back along the hall and step outside of the crystal. Take a large deep breath, relax your body and when you feel comfortable, open your eyes. Do your manifesting at least twice per day (morning and evening) until your need has been fulfilled.
Cleansing and Preparing Stones Whether you have discovered your gem or stone on the beach or found it at your favorite magickal store, stones should be cleansed in preparation for magick and ritual. There are quite a few ways to purify them. They can be washed in spring water or the running water of a creek, river, or stream, then allowed to dry in direct sunlight or moonlight. If you think the stone has been in unfortunate circumstances, you might leave it to sit in the light for up to a week. This is especially true of gems set in jewelry where you didn’t know the previous owner, or unfortunate circumstances surrounded that person. If you are wary of where the gem or ston e has been, a good dunking in vinegar helps to remove negativity. Other magickal people have been known to bury gems and stones in the ground for at least twenty-four hours before initial cleansing, asking the Earth to absorb any negativity and return the gem or stone to its natural energy state.
Crystal Magick Crystals and stones are gifts of the Goddess and God. They are sacred, magickal tools which can be used to enhance ritual and magick. Here are some of the ways of Earth magick. Preparing the Circle The magick circle can be laid out with crystals and stones, if desired, rather than with herbs. Beginning and ending in the North, lay 7, 9, 21 or 40 quarts crystals of any size around the circle, either inside the cord or in place of it. If the ritual to be conducted within the circle is of a usual spiritual or magickal nature, place the quartz crystals with points outward. If of a protective nature, place with points facing inward. If you use candles to mark the four quarters of the magick circle rather than large stones, ring each candle with any or all of the following stones: North: Moss Agate, Emerald, Jet, Olivine, Salt, Black Tourmaline East: Imperial Topaz, Citrine, Mica, Pumice South: Amber, Obsidian, Rhodochrosite, Ruby, Lava, Garnet West: Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone, Sugilite A Stone Altar Altar To make this altar, search through dry riverbeds and seashores for a variety of smoothly-shaped stones. Or check rock shops for appropriate pieces. Create the altar itself of three large stones. Two smaller ones of even size are used as the base, while a longer, flat stone is placed on top of these to form the altar itself. On this place one stone to the left of the altar to represent the Goddess. This might be a natural, river-rounded stone, a holed stone, a quartz crystal sphere, or any of the stones related to the Goddess which are listed below. To the right of the altar, place a stone to represent the God. This might be a piece of lava, a quartz crystal point, a long, thin or club-shaped rock or a God-symbolic stone such as those presented below. Between these two stones place a smaller stone with a red candle affixed to it to represent the divine energy of the Goddess and God as well as the element of Fire. Before this, place a flat stone to receive offerings of wine, honey, cakes, semi-precious
stones, flowers and fruit. A small, cupped stone (if one can be found) should be set to the left of the offering stone. Fill this with water to represent that element. To the right of the offering stone place a flat rock. Pour salt upon this to symbolize the element of Earth. Additionally, another flat stone can be placed before the offering stone to serve as an incense burner. Use along, thin, terminated quarts crystal as a wand and a flint or obsidian arrowhead for the Athame. Any other tools which are needed can simply be placed on the altar. Or, try to find stone alternatives to them. This can be used for all types of Craft rituals.
Crystal Wands Crystal Wands are one of the most powerful forms of 'light tools' presently known to mankind. The wand itself consists of a hollow copper tube of about one foot in length. The copper tube should be around three-quarters of an inch in diameter. A quartz crystal of at least three inches in length and around three-quarter of an inch wide, clear and with reasonably unchipped facets, should be affixed to one end of the copper tube. At the other end of the copper tube is either a copper cap or another quartz crystal. Either single - or double terminated quartz crystals may be used. The whole copper tube is insulated by a leather strip wound completely around the wand. The very best way to discover exactly how a crystal wand functions - and its tremendous potentialities as an 'energizer' - is to make one for yourself. By constructing your very own crystal wand you will soon find that it then becomes much easier to merge your own vibrations with that of your wand. To make your own personal crystal wand first take your hollow copper tube and, with a hacksaw, cut two lengthwise strips at one end of the tube, about three inches deep. Then, with a pair of pliers, bend the sides outwards so as to allow your quartz crystal to slide into place. Before doing so, however, you must glue the sides of your quartz crystal and then gently slide the crystal into its place within the copper tube. You must now bend the sides back into place and ensure that at least one inch of your crystal protrudes at the end. At the other end of the copper tube, either glue the copper cap into position or affix another quartz crystal. Finally, take your leather strip (any color will do) which needs to be about three feet in length and place a small amount of glue at intervals along one side. Then tightly wrap the leather, in spiral fashion, around the copper tubing. Your crystal wand is now ready to be used! When your crystal wand is lying by itself without you holding it, it is in what I
would describe as the 'passive' mode but as soon as you pick up your crystal wand it becomes operational and is in an 'active' mode. Crystal wands are extremely simple to operate. All that you need to do is to pick up your wand, focus the crystalline energy by visualizing a blue/white light of energy radiating from the apex of the quartz crystal in your wand, and you have now created your own powerful ray of energy and power. You must, however, be very sure that you use your new 'tool' and crystal friend very wisely! At my very first crystal healing workshop, when I had only just constructed my very first crystal wand, I was holding my wand in my right hand whilst I was talking and, without thinking, I must have directed the wand at the third eye chakra of one of the students present. With a 'yell' the student nearly toppled back on his chair. Apparently he had experienced a tremendous burst of energy and power emanating from my wand which had almost thrown him back into his seat! It is therefore very important that you are extremely careful where you point your crystal wand when you are holding it. For ordinary crystal healing purposes I use my wand in much the same way as if I were using a normal quartz crystal. I take my wand in my right hand and I move the wand around the perimeter of the patient's body, in a clock-wise direction - for a few moments. I then focus the crystalline energies of my wand through the apex of the quartz crystal and direct these energies into the body of the person whom I am treating. I find that about fifteen minutes is sufficient at any one treatment session. After directing the crystal healing energy into the patient I finish the treatment session by once again moving the wand around the perimeter of the patient's body, again in a clock-wise direction, for a few moments. Using this technique the patient's body becomes surrounded by a 'sea' of crystalline energy and this energy penetrates every fiber of the patient's inner and outer being; and, in most cases, deep, lasting, healing occurs. As soon as I pick up my crystal wand I can feel the whole wand begin to vibrate and
pulsate. My hands start to tingle and I feel alive with crystalline energy and power. I channel my own healing energies into the wand which then becomes even more powerful and thus by the time the healing rays are projected through the quartz crystal at the end of the wand I can sense that I have managed to create a wonderful source of power and energy. I am often asked at my workshops and seminars why it is necessary to insulate the wand with leather. Insulation is essential for your own personal protection as I have found out myself from painful experience. When you are working with your crystal wand for any length of time a great many subatomic particles accumulate within the copper tube and, on occasions, if you were to touch the actual copper you may receive an electrical type shock. This has happened to me on more than one occasion in my experimental work. So be warned! The results that you are able to obtain by using a crystal wand depend very much upon your own ability in being able to attune yourself at a high enough level with all the vibrational energies at your disposal. Like everything else in our earthly life, the more you practice, the more you achieve! As your energies become stronger, your wand will grow more potent too! Crystal wands never ever breakdown, never need an external power source (eg batteries or electricity) and may be used twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. The possibilities are unlimited. Experiment with your crystal wand. Stretch your imagination and inventiveness beyond their normal range. Allow yourself to become at one with your crystal wand. Establish a complete rapport and empathy with it. Crystal wands may, from time to time, be used for purposes other than for healing. For example, one evening I had to give a talk at a town some 50 miles from where I live. I was running late!! I had been unavoidably delayed and I knew that time was short. I came off the motorway and found myself engulfed in traffic being delayed by a continuous stream of red traffic lights. By a strange coincidence my crystal wand was lying on the front passenger seat next to me. Without really thinking about what I was doing I idly picked the wand up with my left hand and focused it on the next red traffic light that I came across. It turned to green immediately! And so it went on. Every red traffic light, virtually instantaneously, turned to green as soon as I directed the crystal wand in its direction. I thus managed to arrive at my
meeting dead on time. Strange, but true! Why not construct your very own crystal wand now - and discover for yourself all that it can do?
Crystals and Gems First off, let it be known I am no expert at this. This is just a listing of Crystals/Gemstones that can be used to heal, draw energy from etc. I will list those off first then discuss their uses. Now a bit of history on gems/stones. Gems and stones carry the living force, or energy, just as you do. For centuries, various religions have integrated use of them into their practices. Many believe that the amethyst brought forth visions and revelations. Often, gems and stones would be placed on tools of war for protection - such as an arm band. The differences between stones, gems, and crystals: Gems and crystals are the same thing. I use them differently because most people think of them as one or the other. I simply took the most common theme. Crystals are those substances which for a geometric crystalline structure, usually the clear faceted ones. Stones tend to be opaque or translucent at the most. They are usually common. Crystals are (on the average) much more rare than stones, and thus, much more expensive. Just wanted to clear that up first. In Native American practices, gems and stones were collected and utilized for their healing, protective, and scrying properties. Gem power was, and still is, an actual belief and not a legend or story to them. Gems and stones were also revered for their spiritual properties and considered as aids in enhancement and growth. Stones are commonly classed as "precious" and "semi-precious". Precious stones are those that get are hard to get, such as rubies, diamonds, emeralds, and sapphires. All other stones are considered semi-precious. For example, if the world's supply of quartz crystals suddenly became difficult to obtain, clear quartz would then become a precious stone. Crystals and Gemstones fo forr Healing Agate- Good for transmutation, helps with the emotion of acceptance, gives a mellow, blended aspect, beneficial in stomach area. Colors vary. Agate/Botswana - Use with high-pressure oxygen therapy, smoke inhalation. Typically white with green. Agate/Fire - Master healer with color therapy, enhances all essences, grounds and
balances, sexual & heart chakra binder, burns energy. Typically white with red. Agate/Moss - Emotional priorities, mental priorities, colon, circulatory, pancreas & pulses, blood sugar balance, agriculture. Typically white with moss inside. Agate/Picture - L & R brain imbalances, i.e. epilepsy, autism, dyslexia, visual problems, blood circulation to the brain, apathy is eased. Alexandrite - Low self-esteem & difficulty centering imply need, central nervous system disorders, spleen & pancreas. Amber - Memory loss, eccentric behavior, anxiety, inability to make decisions, thyroid, inner ear & neuro-tissue strengthener, activates altruistic nature, realization of the spiritual intellect. Typically yellow or orange. Amber is excellent for stress. Amethyst - Headaches, blood sugar imbalance, brain imbalances, edginess, facili tates healing, inner peace, psychic insight, stimulates third eye, aid for meditation, spiritual opening & internal surrender. Typically transparent or purple. Aquamarine - Fluid retention, coughs, fear, thymus gland, calms nerves, problems with eyes, ears, jaw, neck, stomach, teeth, mental clarity, meditation. Atacamite - Genitals, VD, thyroid, parasympathetic ganglia. Aventurine - Eliminates psychosomatic ills, fear, skin diseases, nearsightedness, promotes positive attitude, creative insight. Typically green. Azurite - Arthritis & joints, surfaces psychic blocks that form physical blocks, helps one let go of old belief systems, dissolves fear & helps transform it into understanding. Azurite-Malachite - Skin diseases, anorexia, calms anxiety, lack of discipline, powerful healing force to physical body, emotional release. Azurite-malachite is blue and green Beryl - Laziness, hiccoughs, swollen glands, eye diseases, bowel cancer. Bloodstone/Heliotrope - Circulation, all purpose healer & cleanser, stomach & bowel pain, purifies bloodstream, bladder, strengthens blood purifying organs. Typically very dark green with red and orange streaks. Carnelian - Grounding, stimulates curiosity & initiative, focuses attention to the
present moment, use with citrine on lower three chakras, digestion. Typically translucent red or orange. Chalcedony - Touchiness, melancholy, fever, gallstones, leukemia, eye problems, stimulates maternal feelings & creativity. release. Typically a reddish color. Chrysocolla - Emotional balancer & comforter, alleviates fear, guilt & nervous tension, facilitates clairvoyance arthritis, feminine disorders, eases labor & births, thought amplifier. Chrysolite - Inspiration, prophecy, toxemia, viruses, appendicitis. Chrysoprase - Gout, eye problems, alleviates greed, hysteria & selfishness, VD, depression, promotes sexual organ strength. WonkoSane- azurite and malachite are almost the same stone, not quite. So they're often found together They're the "stone" you get when you happen to find them I the same place, it's a mixture of the two. Dart- it's not the same stone, and if you've ever seen it, you .can. tell the difference. Citrine Quartz - Heart, kidney, liver & muscle healer, appendicitis, gangrene, red & white corpuscles, digestive tract, cleanses vibrations in the atmosphere, creativity, helps personal clarity, will bring out problems in the solar plexus & the heart, eliminates self-destructive tendencies. Typically a reddish yellow. Clear Quartz - Transmitter & amplifier of healing energy & clarity, balancer, channeler of universal energy & unconditional love, all purpose healer, programmable. Diamond - All brain diseases, pituitary & pineal glands, draws out toxins, poison remedy. Clear or milky white. Diopsite & Enstatiate - Organ rejection, heart, lung & kidney stimulation, self-esteem. Eliat Stone - Tissue & skeletal regeneration, detoxification, antidepressant, karmic life acceptance. Emerald - Radiation toxicity, all mental illness, circulatory & neurological disorders, transmits balance, healing & patience, increases psychic & clairvoyant abilities, meditation, keener insight into dreams. Dark green.
Flourite - Bone disorders, anesthetic, hyperkenesis, ability to concentrate, balances polarities, 3rd eye center, mental capacity & intellect. Varied, green, blue, purple, or blue-green. Garnet/Rhodolite - Capillaries, skin elasticity, protection from pre- cancerous conditions. Red. Garnet/Spessartine - Bad dreams, depression, anger, low self esteem hemorrhages, hormone imbalances, inflammations, sexual disease. Red. Hematite - Blood cleanser & purifier, low self esteem, augments meridian flows, aids in astral projection. Typically Silver. Herkimer Diamond - Enhances dream state, helps alleviate stress, draws toxici ty from physical form, balances polarities, increases healing ability, develops ability to "give". My colors aren't always correct, so bear with me. Dart- hematite, which is an iron ore, is the grounding stone, and will rarely help with projection.. Jade - Kidney, heart, larynx, liver, parathyroid, spleen, thymus, thyroid & parasympathetic ganglia healer, strengthens body, longevity. Green. Jasper/Green - Constipation, ulcers, intestinal spasms, bladder, gall bladder & general healer, clairvoyance, balances healer's auric field. Jasper/Picture - Skin, kidneys, thymus & their neurological tissues, betters the immune system, past life recall, over activity in dream state & hallucinations show a need for it. White, Yellow-brown. Jasper/Red - Liver, stomach troubles & infections. Jasper/Yellow - Endocrine system tissue, thymus, pancreas, sympathetic ganglia stimulation, ethereal body alignment. Jet - Feminine disorders, teeth, stomach pain, glandular swelling, fevers, hair loss, alignment of lower spine. Kunzite - Alcoholism, anorexia, arthritis, epilepsy, gout, headaches, colitis,
retardation, memory loss, schizophrenia & manic-depression, phobias, emotional equilibrium, thyroid malignancy, gums, pain, self-esteem. Lapis - Neuralgia, melancholy, fevers, inflammations, penetrates subconscious blockages, throat chakra, sore throat, energy focuser for teachers, lecturers & speakers, mental & spiritual cleanser, used on 3rd eye for meditation, eliminates old & negative emotions, use with other healing stones, thought form amplification, helps in creating mantras. Blue or green. Lazulite - Frontal lobe stimulation, hypertension, liver diseases, immune system. Malachite - Draws out impurities on all levels, balances L & R brain functions, mental illness, co-ordination and vision, radiation eliminator, evil eye protector, all purpose healer, especially in solar plexus & good for healers. Blue or green. Moonstone - Soothes & balances the emotions, helps eliminate fear "feeling", encourages inner growth & strength, aids peace & harmony & psychic abilities, aligns vertebrae, digestive aid. Varied, pink, white, blue, or green. Morganite - Larynx, lungs, thyroid, parasympathetic nervous system, major muscle tissues. Natrolite - Color, lower intestines, thyroid, sciatic nerve, parasympathetic nervous system. Obsidian - Protects the gentle from being abused, stabilizer, stomach, intestine & general muscle tissue healer, bacterial & viral inflammations. Black. Onyx - Objective thinking, spiritual inspiration, control of emotions & passions, help eliminate negative thinking, apathy, stress & neurological disorders, also used as a heart, kidney, nerve, skin, capillary, hair, eye and nail strengthener. Black. Opal/Cherry - Red corpuscle & blood disorders, depression, apathy, lethargy, intuition & joy. Opal/Dark - Reproductive organs, spleen & pancreas, filters red corpuscles & aids white corpuscles, bone marrow, depression, esp. of sexual origin, balances, amplifies creative & intuitive thought, grounds radical emotional body. Typically Red. Cherry Opal is reddish, also Fire Opal. There is also a white opal, dark opal is kind of blue as well as black, kind of mixed.
Opal/Jelly - Spleen & abdominal diseases, cellular reproductive problems, helps absorb nutrients, minimizes wide mood swings, mystical thought amplifier. Typically Orange. Opal/Light - Balances L & R brain hemispheres for neuro disorders, stimulates white corpuscles, helps bring the emotions to mystical experiences, aids abdomen, pituitary & thymus problems. Typically Yellow. Pearl - Eliminates emotional imbalances, helps one master the heart chakra, aids stomach, spleen, intestinal tract & ulcer problems. Typically White or cream. Peridot - Protects against nervousness, helps alleviate spiritual fear, aids in healing hurt feelings & bruised egos, incurs strength & physical vitality, aligns subtle bodies, amplifies other vibrational energies & positive emotional outlook, helps liver & adrenal function. Typically Green. Pyrite - Helps purify the bloodstream and upper respiratory tract, upper intestines, digestive aid, nervous exhaustion, grounding. Gold. Quartz/Solution - Lymphatic cancer & circulatory problems, helps the psychologically inflexible. Rhodochrosite - Narcolepsy & narcophobia, poor eyesight, extreme emotional trauma, mental breakdown, nightmares & hallucinations, astral body, kidneys, clears solar plexus of blocked energy, unconditional love & forgiveness, evil eye protection, helps one utilize the creative power of the higher energy centers. Pink and white. Rhodonite - Inner ear, alleviates anxiety, confusion & mental unrest, promotes calm, self worth, confidence & enhanced sensitivity. Rhyolite - Balances emotions, self worth, enhances capacity to love, aligns emotional & spiritual bodies, stimulates clarity of self expression. Rose Quartz - Heart chakra opener, love & self-acceptance healer for emotion al wounds, dissipates anger & tension. Pink. Again my colors may be off here. Royal Azel (Sugalite or Luvalite) - L & R hemisphere balance, opens crown chakra, heart expression, increases altruism, visions & general understanding, protects against
negative vibrations, helps one gain power to balance the physical body. Ruby - Heart chakra, balances love & all spiritual endeavors, self-esteem, strengthens neurological tissues around the heart, prevents miscarriages. Red. Rutile - Alleviates blockages within the psyche from childhood pressures. Sapphire - Spiritual enlightenment, inner peace, colic, rheumatism, mental illness, pituitary, metabolic rate of glandular functions, anti- depressant, aids psychokinesis, telepathy, clairvoyance & astral projection, personal expression, also for pain. Blue. Sardonyx - Mental self control, depression, anxiety & especially for grief. Deep blue. Rhodonite is also excellent at maintaining phy, strength. Smithsonite - Eases fear of interpersonal relationships, merges astral & emotional bodies, balances perspective. Smoky Quartz - Stimulates Kundalini energy, cleanses & protects the astral field, draws out distortion on all levels, good for hyperactivity & excess energy, grounding. Sodolite - Over sensitivity, helps intellectual understanding of a situation, awakens 3rd eye, cleanses the mind. Deep blue. Spinel - Leg conditions, when worn on solar plexus, powerful general healer, detoxification aid. Tiger's Eye - Mind focuser, helps purify the blood system of pollutions & toxins, psychic vision, grounding. Honey-brown. Topaz - Balances emotions, calms passions, gout, blood disorders, hemorrhages, increases poor appetite, general tissue regeneration, VD, tuberculosis, reverses aging, spiritual rejuvenation, endocrine system stimulation, releases tension, feelings of joy. Typically orange or blue. Tourmeline - Dispels fear & negativity & grief, calms nerves, concentration & eloquence improve, genetic disorders, cancer & hormones regulated, raises vibrations, charisma, universal tranquil sleep. Tourmeline/Black - Arthritis, dyslexia, syphilis, heart diseases, anxiety, disorientation, raises altruism, deflects negativity, neutralizes distorted energies, i.e.
resentment & insecurity. Tourmeline/Rubellite - Creativity, fertility, balances passive or aggressive nature. Tourmeline/Green - Creativity, opens heart chakra, immune system, psychological problems with the father, blood pressure, asthma, balancer, eliminates conflict within. Tourmeline/Blue (Indicolite) - Lungs, larynx, thyroid, parasympathetic nerves. Tourmeline/Watermelon - Heart chakra healer, imparts sense of humor to those who need it, balancer, eliminates guilt, nervous system, integration, security & selfcontainment. and Yellow (most common.) Turquoise - Master healer, protects against environmental pollutants, strengthens anatomy & guards against all disease, improved absorption of nutrients, tissue regeneration, subtle body alignment & strengthening. Baby blue, with some green. Gem Energy The energy force of gems and stones can be absorbed into the human body. They can be used in spells and hands-on healing, or they can enhance you personally, i.e., taken with you on a trip in a pocket. They can also assist in meditation. Since we absorb the energy of gems and stones an overload can occur. If you begin to feel uncomfortable with any gem or stone, cease use and experimentation for a moment. Later, you can try to determine if it was the gem/stone or another factor. Although gems and stones have overall properties and meanings amassed through the years, each person interacts differently with them due to individual spiritual and physical chemistry. You will find special stones that just seem to "feel" right for you, these are usually the best stones to use in magick. Color should be an important factor when using gems with stones. For example, the color pink is for loving, healing, and soft emotions. Therefore, we know this stone has something to do with these principles, though we just can't pinpoint all the details immediately. Don't pick a stone only for the color Birthstones January-Garnet
February-Amethyst March-Aquamarine April-Diamond May-Emerald June-Pearl July-Ruby August-Peridot September-Sapphire October-Opal November-Topaz December-Onyx Using Gems and Stones All gems and stones should be cleansed and empowered. note: empowered simply means to instill some of your own energy into the stone. This means sit with it in your hand and envision what you wish from the stone or what you will use the stone for at some point. To cleanse the stone it is best to either place the stone in a stream of natural water from a lake or simply hold them under a faucet. Moonlight and sunlight are the best cleansers. Wear gems and stones as close to the body as possible. Place them in a pocket or wear them on a string around your neck close to your heart. Always remember the size of the stone is not important. Gems and stones can also be placed on magickal tools, as well, with glue or wire. Some beautiful pieces can be made such as goblets, Tarot boxes, wands, baskets, and herb containers. Astrological Correspondences
Aries-Carnelian, Garnet Taurus-Malachite, Hematite Gemini-Citrine, Moonstone Cancer-Moonstone, Blue Lace Agate Leo-Amber, Citrine Virgo-Lapis, Moss/Tree/Agate Libra-Rose Quartz, Opal Scorpio-Garnet, Onyx Sagittarius-Red Jasper, Tigers Eye Capricorn-Yellow Jasper, Smoky Quartz Aquarius-Amethyst, Citrine Pisces-Turquoise, Bloodstone Crystals I use crystals in magick workings, which is why they are last. when you pick up a crystal imagine that you are plugging in into your energy system, much like plugging in a television. Crystals have a variety of uses. They can enhance psychic powers, aid in vision quests, and be worn as protective shields. They are used for prophecy, energizing, and thought storage retrieval. They are excellent projectors. Crystals are unique in that they can be programmed by yourself. This is done by holding the crystal and using your third eyes, as mentioned earlier. A crystals power is enhanced by the direct moonlight. Crystals are often used as a dream tool, by placing it under your pillow. Crystals can also be used to heal, by placing the right crystal on the area that needs to be healed and saying a simple chat for that area, one can cause miraculous events. Keep your crystals in pouches to prevent cracking or chipping. Also remember to
keep a journal of your discoveries. This will assist you in your future workings with them. Most of the information is from: "Crystal Enlightenment, Vol.I", by Katrina Raphael "Crystal Healing, Vol.II", by Katrina Raphael "The Complete Crystal Guidebook", by Uma Silbey "Gem Elixirs & Vibrational Healing I", by Garudas "Healing With Crystals & Gemstones", by Daya Saral Chocron "Spiritual Value of Gem Stones", by Richardson & Huett "To Ride A Silver Broomstick: New Generation Witchcraft", by Silver RavenWolf
Crystals and Gemstones For Healing Agate - Good for transmutation; helps with the emotion of acceptance; gives a mellow, blended aspect; beneficial in stomach area. Agate/Botswana - Use with high-pressure oxygen therapy; smoke inhalation. Agate/Fire - Master healer with color therapy; enhances all essences; grounds and balances; sexual & heart chakra binder; burns energy. Agate/Moss - Emotional priorities; mental priorities; colon, circulatory, pancreas & pulses; blood sugar balance; agriculture. Agate/Picture - L & R brain imbalances; i.e. epilepsy, autism, dyslexia; visual problems; blood circulation to the brain; apathy is eased. Alexandrite - Low self-esteem & difficulty centering imply need; central nervous system disorders; spleen & pancreas. Amber - Memory loss; eccentric behavior; anxiety; inability to make decisions; thyroid, inner ear & neuro-tissue strengthener; activates altruistic nature; realization of the spiritual intellect. Amethyst - Headaches; blood sugar imbalance; L brain imbalances; edginess; facilitates healing; inner peace; psychic insight; stimulates third eye; aid for meditation, spiritual opening & internal surrender Whoever wanted to know about the Amethyst: Energy: Receptive Planets: Jupiter, Neptune Element: Water Deities: Bacchus, Dionysus, Diana Powers: Dreams, Overcoming Alcoholism, Healing, Psychism, Peace, Love, Protection Against Thieves, Courage, Happiness Magickal Uses: Amethyst, a purple quartz, is a stone steeped in ancient magic. It is, perhaps, as popular today as it was two thousand years ago. Placed beneath the pillow or worn to bed, it drives off insomnia and nightmares. It produces a peaceful sleep and pleasant, healing, even prophetic dreams, However, it will also ensure that its wearer doesn't oversleep. A spiritual stone, wit absolutely no negative side effects or associations with violence, anger or passion, the amethyst is the tone of peace. When the stresses of everyday life well up within you, hold
an amethyst in your hand. let it's soothing, de-stressing, calming, peaceful vibrations sink into you. The amethyst calms fears, raises hopes, lifts the spirits and promotes thoughts of the spiritual reality behind our lives. worn, it wards off guilt and self-deception, helps overcome addictions such as alcoholism, curbs overindulgence and bestows good judgment. Amethyst is also used to increase psychic awareness and to sharpen the 'sixth sense' it is naturally, worn during psychic or divinatory acts. since it is also a stone of wisdom, it allows the information received through the psychic mind to be appropriately utilized. the beautiful stone also sharpens the conscious mind, quickening the wit and enhancing mental powers. it is utilized to improve the memory to relieve headaches and to keep thoughts in line with life goals. a stone of pure, true emotional love, it is often exchanged between lovers to strengthen their commitment amethyst is also one of the few stones specifically prescribed for men to use for attracting women. Worn by a man, the stone draws "good women" to love him. Aluminum Folk Name: aluminum (British) Energy: projective Planet: mercury Element: air Powers: mental abilities, travel, image magic
Anhydrite - Heavy metal maism is alleviated. Antimony Energy: projective Planet: sun Element: fire Powers: protection
Aquamarine - Fluid retention; coughs; fear; thymus gland; calms nerves; problems with eyes, ears, jaw, neck, stomach, teeth; mental clarity; meditation. Atacamite - Genitals; VD; thyroid; parasympathetic ganglia. Aventurine - Eliminates psychosomatic ills, fear; skin diseases; nearsightedness; positive attitude; creative insight. Azurite - Arthritis & joints; surfaces psychic blocks that form physical blocks; helps
one let go of old belief systems; dissolves fear & helps transform it into understanding. Azurite-Malachite - Skin diseases; anorexia; calms anxiety; lack of discipline; powerful healing force to physical body; emotional release. Beryl - Laziness; hiccoughs; swollen glands; eye diseases; bowel cancer. Bloodstone/Heliotrope - Circulation; all purpose healer & cleanser; stomach & bowel pain; purifies bloodstream; bladder; strengthens blood purifying organs. Brass Energy: projective Planet: sun Element: fire Associated Metal: gold Powers: healing, money, protection
Carnelian - Grounding; stimulates curiosity & initiative; focuses attention to the present moment; use with citrine on lower three chakras; digestion. Chalcedony - Touchiness; melancholy; fever; gallstones; leukemia; eye problems; stimulates maternal feelings & creativity. release. Chrysocolla - Emotional balancer & comforter; alleviates fear, guilt & nervous tension; facilitates clairvoyance; arthritis; feminine disorders; eases labor & birth; thought amplifier. Chrysolite - Inspiration; prophecy; toxemia; viruses; appendicitis. Chrysoprase - Gout; eye problems; alleviates greed, hysteria & selfishness; VD; depression; promotes sexual organ strength. Citrine Quartz - Heart, kidney, liver & muscle healer; appendicitis; gangrene; red & white corpuscles; digestive tract; cleanses vibrations in the atmosphere; creativity; helps personal clarity; will bring out problems in the solar plexus & the heart; eliminates self-destructive tendencies. Clear Quartz - Transmitter & amplifier of healing energy & clarity; balancer, channeler of universal energy & unconditional love; all purpose healer; programmable.
Copper: Brings great intensity and passion to bear in its elemental form. It enhances emotional release. Copper aids in attunement between the spiritual and mental bodies. Copper is worn to relieve the pain of arthritis. Copper Energy: receptive Planet: Venus Element: water Deities: Aphrodite, Astarte, Ishtar Associated Stones: quartz crystal, emerald Associated Herb: mimosa Powers: energy direction, healing, luck, love, protection, money
Diamond - All brain diseases; pituitary & pineal glands; draws out toxicity, poison remedy. Diopsite & Enstatiate - Organ rejection; heart, lung & kidney stimulation; self-esteem. Eliat Stone - Tissue & skeletal regeneration; detoxification; antidepressant; karmic life acceptance. Emerald - Radiation toxicity; all mental illness; circulatory & neurological disorders; transmits balance, healing & patience; increases psychic & clairvoyant abilities; meditation; keener insight into dreams. Emerald: Amplifies effects on the spirit. Used to quiet the emotions, balance the aura, and for healing. It has great spiritual value in that it can enhance wisdom from the mental planes Also associated with love. The emerald is affected by the moon, and best used when the moon is full. The emerald generates clairvoyance. Fluorite - Bone disorders; anesthetic; hyperkenesis; ability to concentrate; balances polarities; 3rd eye center; mental capacity & intellect. Garnet/Rhodolite - Capillaries; skin elasticity; protection from pre- cancerous conditions. Garnet/Spessartine - Bad dreams; depression; anger; self esteem; hemorrhages; hormone imbalances; inflammations; sexual disease. Gold Energy: projective
Planet: sun Element: fire Associated Stones: quartz crystal, lapis lazuli, olivine, peridot, sardonyx, sunstone, topaz, turquoise, zircon Associated Metals: lodestone, pyrite Powers: power, healing, protection, wisdom, money, success, male sexual dysfunction
Hematite - Blood cleanser & purifier; self esteem; augments meridian flows; aids in astral projection. Hematite: Hematite will help to focus energy patterns and emotions for better balance between the mental, physical and spiritual. hematite has a negative physical affect when worn too long, and can be worn with many stones as an amulet. Herkimer Diamond - Enhances dream state; helps alleviate stress; draws toxici ty from physical form; balances polarities; increases healing ability; develops ability to "give". Iron Energy: projective Planet: mars Element: fire Deity: Selene Associated Stones: quartz crystal, holey stones Associated Metals: lodestone, meteorite Powers: protection, defensive magic, strength, healing, grounding, return of stolen goods
Jade - Kidney, heart, larynx, liver, parathyroid, spleen, thymus, thyroid & parasympathetic ganglia healer; strengthens body; longevity. Jade: Works on the physical and spiritual plane. Calms the wearer and centers the mind. Wearing jade is good for attempting to attune to the needs of others; helps a person to reach the depths of wisdom and the depth of a problem. It is a good stone for meditating, esp. when searching for a solution. amulets of jade are worn for safe travel. Jade is a reminder of the integrity between mind and soul. Jasper/Green - Constipation; ulcers; intestinal spasms; bladder, gallbladder & general healer; clairvoyance; balances healer's auric field. Jasper/Picture - Skin, kidneys, thymus & their neurological tissues; betters the
immune system; past life recall; over activity in dream state & hallucinations show a need for it. Jasper/Red - Liver; stomach troubles & infections. Jasper/Yellow - Endocrine system tissue; thymus; pancreas; sympathetic ganglia stimulation; etheric body alignment. Jet - Feminine disorders; teeth; stomach pain; glandular swelling; fevers; hair loss; alignment of lower spine. Kunzite - Alcoholism; anorexia; arthritis; epilepsy; gout; headaches; colitis; retardation; memory loss; schizophrenia & manic-depression; phobias; emotional equilibrium; thyroid malignancy; gums; pain; self-esteem. Lapis - Neuralgia; melancholy; fevers; inflammations; penetrates subconscious blockages; throat chakra; sore throat; energy focuser for teachers, lecturers & speakers, mental & spiritual cleanser; used on 3rd eye for meditation; eliminates old & negative emotions; use with other healing stones; thought form amplification; helps in creating mantras. Lazulite - Frontal lobe stimulation; hypertension; liver diseases; immune system. Lead Energy: receptive Planet: Saturn Element: earth Associated Herbs: rose, nettle, rue, cumin Powers: divination, protection, defensive magic
Lodestone Folk Names: magnetite, magnet, way stone, magnetis (ancient greek), lodestone, shadanu sabitu (ancient assyrian), heraclean stone piedra iman (contemporary spanish) Enrgy: receptive Planet: Venus Element: water Associated Herbs: sandalwood, rose, yarrow, lavender Associated Star: Polaris Associated Stone: coral Associated Metals: iron, copper, silver, gold
Powers: power, healing, attraction, friendship, love, fidelity, male Sexual dysfunction, will, protection, business, money, games of Chance
Malachite - Draws out impurities on all levels; balances L & R brain functions; mental illness; co-ordination and vision; radiation eliminator; evil eye protector; all purpose healer, especially in solar plexus & good for healers. Mercury Folk Name: quicksilver Energies: projective, receptive Planet: mercury Elements: water, earth, air
Meteorite Folk Names: aerolith, aerolite Energy: projective Planet: none, meteorites are associated with the universe Elements: Akasha, fire Deity: the great mother Associated Stones: peridot, diamond Powers: protection, astral projection
Moonstone - Soothes & balances the emotions; helps eliminate fear of "feeling"; encourages inner growth & strength; aids peace & harmony & psychic abilities; aligns vertebrae; digestive aid. Morganite - Larynx; lungs; thyroid; parasympathetic nervous system; major muscle tissues. Natrolite - Color; lower intestines; thyroid; sciatic nerve; parasympathetic nervous system. Obsidian - Protects the gentle from being abused; stabilizer; stomach, intestine & I general muscle tissue healer; bacterial & viral inflammations. Onyx - Objective thinking; spiritual inspiration; control of emotions & passions, help eliminate negative thinking, apathy, stress & neurological disorders; also used as a heart, kidney, nerve, skin, capillary, hair, eye and nail strengthener. Opal/Cherry - Red corpuscle & blood disorders; depression; apathy; lethargy; intuition & joy.
Opal/Dark - Reproductive organs; spleen & pancreas; filters red corpuscles & aids white corpuscles; bone marrow; depression, esp. of sexual origin; balances; amplifies creative & intuitive thought; grounds radical emotional body. Opal/Jelly - Spleen & abdominal diseases; cellular reproductive problems; helps absorb nutrients; minimizes wide mood swings; mystical thought amplifier. Opal/Light - Balances L & R brain hemispheres for neuro disorders; stimulates white corpuscles; helps bring the emotions to mystical experiences; aids abdomen, pituitary & thymus problems. Pearl - Eliminates emotional imbalances; helps one master the heart chakra; aids stomach, spleen, intestinal tract & ulcer problems. Peridot - Protects against nervousness; helps alleviate spiritual fear; aids in healing hurt feelings & bruised egos; incurs strength & physical vitality; aligns subtle bodies; amplifies other vibrational energies & positive emotional outlook; helps liver & adrenal function. Pyrite - Helps purify the bloodstream and upper respiratory tract; upper intestines; digestive aid; nervous exhaustion; grounding. Pyrite Folk Names: fool's gold, pyrites, iron pyrite Energy: projective Planet: mars Element: fire Powers: money, divination, luck
Quartz/Solution - Lymphatic cancer & circulatory problems; helps the psychologically inflexible. Rhodochrosite - Narcolepsy & narcophobia; poor eyesight; extreme emotional trauma; mental breakdown; nightmares & hallucinations; astral body; kidneys; clears solar plexus of blocked energy; unconditional love & forgiveness; evil eye protection; helps one utilize the creative power of the higher energy centers. Rhodonite - Inner ear; alleviates anxiety; confusion & mental unrest; promotes calm, self worth, confidence & enhanced sensitivity.
Rhyolite - Balances emotions; self worth; enhances capacity to love; aligns emotional & spiritual bodies; stimulates clarity of self expression. Rose Quartz - Heart chakra opener; love & self-acceptance healer for emotion al wounds; dissipates anger & tension. Royal Azel (Sugalite or Luvalite) - L & R hemisphere balance; opens crown chakra; heart expression; increases altruism, visions & general understanding; protects against negative vibrations; helps one gain power to balance the physical body. Ruby - Heart chakra; balances love & all spiritual endeavors; self-esteem; strengthens neurological tissues around the heart; prevents miscarriages. Ruby: Aid to mental concentration and brings strength to the wearer. Enhances the higher aspects of love and devotion. Encourages a spiritual communion between the divine and the wearer. Shouldn't be worn when under severe emotional distress, because they amplify the emotions of the wearer. They spiritually reflect the quality of love and are useful as a meditation stone for those lacking in self love. Rutile - Alleviates blockages within the psyche from childhood pressures. Sapphire - Spiritual enlightenment; inner peace; colic; rheumatism; mental illness; pituitary; metabolic rate of glandular functions; anti- depressant; aids psychokinesis, telepathy, clairvoyance & astral projection; personal expression; also for pain. Sapphire: Aid those with quiet natures and attitudes, bringing joy and lightness; increasing the depth of beauty and thoughts of the wearer. Best worn in a ring of silver. When worn as a pendant it can draw negative forces from other people. Sapphire heals on a mental and spiritual plane. It is a guardian against enchantments and has a powerful influence for purifying. Sardonyx - Mental self control; depression; anxiety & especially for grief. Silver: Silver enhances any crystal or gems psychic properties. It affects heart and throat centers and purifies the blood. Silver Energy: receptive Planet: moon Element: water Deities: Isis, Diana, Luna, Selene, Lucina; all moon and night goddesses
Associated Stones: emerald, pearl, jade, lapis lazuli Powers: invocation, love, psychism, dreams, peace, protection, travel, money
Smithsonite - Eases fear of interpersonal relationships; merges astral & emotional bodies; balances perspective. Smokey Quartz - Stimulates Kundalini energy; cleanses & protects the astral field; draws out distortion on all levels; good for hyperactivity & excess energy; grounding. Sodolite - Oversensitivity; helps intellectual understanding of a situation; awakens 3rd eye; cleanses the mind. Spinel - Leg conditions, when worn on solar plexus; powerful general healer; detoxification aid. Steel Energy: projective Planet: mars Element: fire Powers: protection, anti-nightmare, healing
Tiger's Eye - Mind focuser; helps purify the blood system of pollutions & toxins; psychic vision; grounding. Tin
Energy: projective Planet: Jupiter Element: air Powers: divination, luck, money
Topaz - Balances emotions; calms passions; gout; blood disorders; hemorrhages; increases poor appetite; general tissue regeneration; VD; tuberculosis; reverses aging; spiritual rejuvenation; endocrine system stimulation; releases tension; feelings of joy. Tourmaline - Dispels fear & negativity & grief; calms nerves; concentration & eloquence improve; genetic disorders, cancer & hormones regulated; raises vibrations; charisma; universal law; tranquil sleep. Tourmaline/Black - Arthritis; dyslexia; syphilis; heart diseases; anxiety; disorientation; raises altruism; deflects negativity; neutralizes distorted energies, i.e. resentment & insecurity.
Tourmaline/Rubellite - Creativity; fertility; balances passive or aggressive nature. Tourmaline/Green - Creativity; opens heart chakra; immune system; psychological problems with the father; blood pressure; asthma; balancer; eliminates conflict within. Tourmaline/Blue (Indicolite) - Lungs, larynx; thyroid; parasympathetic nerves. Tourmaline/Watermelon - Heart chakra healer; imparts sense of humor to those who need it; balancer; eliminates guilt; nervous system; integration, security & selfcontainment. Turquoise - Master healer; protects against environmental pollutants; strengthens anatomy & guards against all disease; improved absorption of nutrients; tissue regeneration; subtle body alignment & strengthening; eye disorders.
Crystals and Gemstones: Healing and Spiritual Gemstones have been used for centuries as meditational aids and magical foci. Each individual type of stone has different properties. Here are some healing and spiritual properties from a list I have. These descriptions are based on ancient legend and lore: Agate: Moss Agates considered to be most powerful. Aid in restoration of energy, used in healing, and believed to wearer happiness, wealth, health, and long life. Increases ability to ward off self-induced anger and inner bitterness. Carnelian-gives protection and energy. Moss green-balances emotional energy. Moss red-balances physical energy. Blue lace-gives tranquility. Amber: Powerful healing stone with large amount of organic energy. In ancient times, ground to a powder and mixed with honey or oil of roses for various physical problems. Filters germs and infections and has the power to disinfect. Worn around the neck to help fight infection and respiratory diseases. Lifts the spirits. Apatite: Promotes communication and mental clarity. Amethyst: Increases spiritual awareness, has a calming and soothing influence, has the ability to transmute negative into positive, and is very effective as a healing stone. Warmed and placed on the forehead and temples, it is good for headaches. Has the ability to draw through it forces directed towards the body and repels vibrations which the body doesn't need, thus releasing only the energy patterns beneficial to the body. Best worn in healing near the heart center. Opens up spiritual and psychic centers. Helps prevent drunkenness. Aquamarine: Calms nervous tension. Calming effects of the sea. Used to help banish fears and phobias. Means seawater. Soothing and cleansing. Adventurine: Increases perception and creative insight. Stimulates opportunity and motivation. Azurite: Powerful healing stone, invokes spiritual guidance, opens psychic eye. Good for dreams and improving psychic ability. Bloodstone: Stimulates flow of energy for healing blood circulation, stops hemorrhaging. Removes emotional blockages. Citrine: Stimulates openness and accelerates the awakening of the mind. An aid to the
digestive system. Helps eliminate toxins. Encourages tremendous healing on the emotional and mental levels, helps unblock subconscious fears, and serves as a natural relaxant. Coral: Balances physical energy and relaxes tensions. Carries the creative vibrations of the sea. Emerald: Promotes creativity, stimulates perception and insight, and strengthen memory. Beneficial effect on the eyes. Garnet: Balances hormones, good for mental depression, enhances self-esteem, alleviates bad dreams, and encourages success in business. Thought to assist in seeing into past incarnations. Hematite: Calming to the emotions. Worn as an amulet to confer strength and procure favorable legal judgments. In Egypt, used to reduce inflammation and treat hysteria. Considered to be a grounding stone. Helps maintain balance between body, mind, and spirit. Ivory: Spiritual protection. Jade: Stimulates practicality, wisdom, and universal attunement. Thought to provide a link between the spiritual and the mundane. Most revered by the Chinese. Jasper: For energy balancing of emotions and stress. Fluorite: Opens and softens the way for the use of other stones. Excellent used in aquariums-provides needed minerals. Lapis Lazuli: Stimulates wisdom, truthfulness, & psychic experiences, healing and strengthening when worn next to the skin. Strengthens mind and body to spiritual awareness. Malachite: Often used as a child's talisman to sleep soundly & protect from bad dreams. Stimulates clear vision and insight, represents hope and inner peace, believed to protect from danger. Increases abundance in all areas of life. Moonstone: Brings good fortune. Reflects the wearers being and feelings. Promotes unselfishness. Opens the heart to humanitarian love and hope. Good for protection while traveling on water. Gives clarity to spiritual understanding. Good for premenstrual symptoms and balancing to the reproductive system. Used to ease
childbirth. Pearl: Stimulates feminine qualities, used to focus attention, helps pull together mental and spiritual forces, peace of mind. Represents purity, modesty, & gentleness. Peridot: Dispels fears, guilt, and depression. Used to counteract negative emotions and healing of the spirit. Affects top three chakras. Once worn as a means of gaining foresight and divine inspiration. Quartz: Amplifies the healing energy of the one using it. Used to help draw out pain. Able to tap into the energies of the universe. A good stone for meditating on. Works primarily with the Third Eye center, also relates well with the heart center. To be able to tune into the quartz promotes clarity while concentrating on it. Also affects the crown chakra. Very potent and often worn to protect from negative vibrations. Cleanse regularly. Rudilated-rutile needles help focus attention. Smoky-good for calming the mind. Rose-vibrations of universal love & inner serenity. Ruby: Increases vigor, renews vitality and cleanses the blood. The stone of courage. Topaz: Calms emotions, protects against external stresses. To restore physical energy & quiet emotional nature. Tiger Eye: Very powerful protection, clarity of thought. Tourmaline: Causes the wearer to be more flexible, more understanding and more objective in purpose and reason. Calming. Each person has a different response to this stone. Causes a reaction in the intestinal tract. Black and Crystal- removes negativity and cleanses. Some say it should not be worn as jewelry. Electric and magnetic properties. Turquoise: Vibrates calming radiation, protective, and restores healthy mental attitude. Stone of friendship. Balancing and healing. Great strength and vitality. Takes on characteristics of the wearer.
Crystals and Headaches Headaches are amongst the most common causes of discomfort that exist today. Few of us can boast that we are not susceptible to headaches or migraine from time to time. Frequently people complain of having acquired a headache whilst participating in one of my crystal healing workshops or seminars, which is not really that surprising. At all my workshops and seminars I bring along with me some very powerful crystals and gemstones, creating between them a tremendous amount of energy. The average person is simply not able to cope with this sudden overload of energy to their bodily system - with the result that they suffer from severe headaches. When suffering from headaches or migraines try to avoid - if at all possible - taking pain-killers in the form of aspirin or paracetamol. Pain-killers can actually interfere with the healing process by blocking the nerve endings so that the signal from the cells never gets to the brain. Since the brain does not know the cells are in trouble, it does not send the energy needed and the condition of the cells may worsen. With our quartz crystals we can feed energy to the cells instead of blocking the pain signal so that the cells can repair themselves. This is the natural way of healing with crystals. Energy flows in and out of the head all the time through the crown and third eye chakras. When a blockage, usually emotional or stressful, occurs at the mouth of the chakra, it builds up pressure. The excess pressure causes the cells to signal the brain with pain. To treat a headache caused by stress, place your healing crystal in your right hand. Put your left hand over the site of the pain and the right hand over the solar plexus. Using the drawing ability of your left hand, amplified by the crystal in your right hand, now transfer the excess energy from your head to your solar plexus, where it can be distributed throughout the body. This may take up to 30 minutes to achieve. However, if you wish to speed up the healing process, close your eyes and picture the headache as a dark cloud of excess energy. Your left hand is a giant vacuum cleaner; watch it suck the cloud away. Watch closely until the cloud has all gone and then open your eyes. Put your hands down and stand up. Take a couple of deep breaths, walk around and wonder where your headache has gone.
At my workshops and seminars I can usually remove a headache by picking up my personal quartz crystal, directing the single-terminated end towards the person's head and slowly moving the crystal in a clockwise direction around the perimeter of the head. This can remove the headache completely within just a couple of minutes.
Finding the Right Crystal Special care should be taken when selecting a personal crystal. Try and obtain a single point with an intact point and all six facets visible on its surface. If the point is chipped, the energy emitted will not be as focused. It should also be small enough to hold in one hand. The suggested sizes can range from less than two inches to five inches in height and diameter. If you are right-hand dominant, the quartz's vibrations can be tested by holding the crystal point up toward the head in your left hand. The Point is placed up rather than down in order to direct the energies into your brain. The left hand is preferred as it is connected to the opposite side of the brain. This is the right hemisphere, the intuitive portion of our mind. For those people who are left-handed dominant, the holding process should be reversed. After holding the stone for a few minutes some people may experience energy vibrations in the form of body temperature changes, colors flashing through the mind, or a feeling of peaceful compatibility. If any uncomfortable sensations are experienced, choose another crystal and repeat the same process. It is important that you synchronize with its energies. Often a stone will choose us by projecting strong vibration. It is not uncommon to walk away from such a crystal only to discover a compulsion to return and purchase it. The most aesthetically pleasing is not necessarily the correct crystal.
Gem Mineral Colors and Attributes ABALONE Color: Pink, Orange, Yellow, White Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations: Body Area Affected: Muscle tissue and heart AVENTURINE Color: Blue, Brown, Red, Green Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Eases stress, restores emotional balance, promotes independence, sharpens mental clarity Occupations: Optometrist Body Area Affected: Thymus gland, nervous system and mind BLUE Color: Pale Blue to Lavender or Gray Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Finger Mental and Emotional influences: Improves creativity, has a calming influence Occupations: Artist Body Area Affected: CITRINE Color: Golden Yellow Zodiac Affinity: Leo, Virgo, Where To Wear: Anywhere Mental and Emotional influences: Reinforces self-confidence, the will, and creativity Occupations Body Area Affected: Digestion, cleansing organs, PURPLE Color: Dark Violet Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences:
Occupations Body Area Affected: Cleansing organs ROSE Color: Pink Zodiac Affinity: All Signs Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Increases confidence, heightens personal expression, creativity, and comfort Occupations: Artist, Child Care, Homemaker, House wife, Management, Professor, Student, Teacher, Veterinarian, acupuncturists Body Area Affected: Heart, circulatory systems SMOKY Color: Medium to dark Brown, Gray Zodiac Affinity: All Signs Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Improves creativity, enhances joy, balances emotions Occupations: Exterminator - (bugs, I hope) Body Area Affected: Reproductive organs, muscles, tissue, heart, and nervous system AGATE Color: Translucent Zodiac Affinity: Gemini Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: All agates strengthen the effect of other stones. Occupations: Advertising, Dancer, Dentist, Executive, Management, Optometrist Body Area Affected: Digestive system ALBITE Color: White, Translucent with Bluish Tinge Zodiac Affinity: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations: Chiropractor Body Area Affected: Immune, respiratory systems ALEXANDERITE Color: Green Zodiac Affinity: June birthstone
Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Brings happiness, increases self-esteem Occupations: Body Area Affected: Nervous system, spleen pancreas, testes AMAZONITE Color: Green Zodiac Affinity: Virgo, Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations: Midwife, artist Body Area Affected: Soothe brain and nervous system AMBER Color: Pale Yellow to Orange or Dark Brown Zodiac Affinity: Virgo, Capricorn, Leo Where To Wear: Wrist Mental and Emotional influences: Eases stress, improves decision-making, encourages eccentric behavior, strengthens memory Occupations: Chiropractor, Farmer, Gardener, Professor, masseurs Body Area Affected: Brain, lungs, thyroid, spleen, endocrine system, inner ear, neurological tissue AMETHYST Color: Violet Zodiac Affinity: Capricorn, Pisces, Aries, Sagittarius Where To Wear: Anywhere Mental and Emotional influences: Refreshes intuition and creativity, strengthens courage, guards against excess Occupations: Dancer, Farmer, Gardener, Professor Body Area Affected: Harmones, cleansing & circulatory system, blood, nervous system APATITE Color: White to Brown, Green to Yellow Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Ear Lobes, Thumb Mental and Emotional influences: Eases stress, facilitates expression, dispels nervous tension Occupations: Advertising Body Area Affected: Muscle tissue
AQUAMARINE Color: Clear, Blue-green. Golden yellow Zodiac Affinity: Aquarius, Taurus, Libra, Pisces, Scorpio, Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Diminishes disorientation, facilitates expression, curves unnatural fear, sharpens mental clarity Occupations: Advertising, Optometrist, Singer, Teachers, Councilors, chiropractors, Genetic engineers, Lecturers, massage practitioners Body Area Affected: Liver, spleen, thyroid, kidneys, eyes, jaw, neck, stomach, teeth, throat ATACAMITE Color: Shades of Green Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations Body Area Affected: Genitals, thyroid gland, nervous system AZURITE Color: Deep Blue Zodiac Affinity: Sagittarius, Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Improves decision-making, eases depression, heightens dreams, promotes mental balance, sharpens mental clarity, increases mental discipline and sensitivity Occupations: Chiropractor, Scientist Body Area Affected: Restructure molecules, revitalize brain, rebuild gray matter help embryonic babies in the womb, spleen, thyroid, bones, skin BENITOITE Color: Pink, Blue, Purple, White, Translucent Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations: Gardeners, botanist Body Area Affected: BERYL Color: Yellow, Gold, White, Blue, Green
Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Relieves stress, overcomes laziness, strengthens mental balance, increases mental clarity and mental discipline, protects the wearer. Occupations: Midwife, Optometrist, Student Body Area Affected: Kidneys, liver, intestines BLOODSTONE Color: Deep Green, with flecks of Red Zodiac Affinity: All Signs Where To Wear: Earlobes, Throat Mental and Emotional influences: Encourages caution, courage, promotes mental balance and clarity, strengthens mental discipline, aids in self-actualization Occupations: Athlete, Executive, Guards, Police Body Area Affected: Circulatory system, kidneys, liver, spleen, spl een, bones, heart, reproductive organs BOTSWANA Color: Waxy gray Zodiac Affinity: Gemini Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Eases depression Occupations: Body Area Affected: Circulatory system, skin, brain BRASS Color: Red-Gold Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations Body Area Affected: Detoxifies BRONZE Color: Bronze Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations Body Area Affected:
CALCITE Color: White, Gray, Black, Green, Yellow, Blue, Brown, Red Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations: Scientist, healing profession Body Area Affected: Bones, joints CARNELIAN Color: Red to Orange, Dark Brown Zodiac Affinity: Aries, Leo, Virgo, Capricorn Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations: Chiropractor, Executive, Guards, Police, healing professions Body Area Affected: Reproductive organs, liver, blood, lower back trouble CHALCEDONY Color: White, Black, Blue, Brown Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Heart Mental and Emotional influences: in fluences: Soothes depression, heightens dreams, promotes good will, dispose irritability, brings joy and happiness, supports mental balance, increases mental clarity, reduces negativity and nightmares Occupations: Child Care, Homemaker, House wife, Midwife Body Area Affected: Eye, gall bladder, bones, spleen, blood, circulatory organs CHRYSOCOLLA Color: Blue, Green Zodiac Affinity: Leo, Gemini, Virgo, Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Relieves stress, restores emotional balance, assuages guilt, promotes maturity, dissipates nervous tension Occupations: Artist, Chiropractor, Management, Musician, Singer Body Area Affected: Diseases of the bones, digestive tract, aided ulcers. CHRYSOLITE Color: Green, Yellow Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Throat Mental and Emotional influences: Exposes delusion, lights depression, supportsemotional and mental balance, aids in discovering past-life experiences
Occupations: Dentist Body Area Affected: Detoxify cleansing organs CHRYSOPRASE Color: Bright Green Zodiac Affinity: Aquarius, Pisces, Gemini, Cancer, Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Encourages caution, improves flexibility, Inhibits greed and hysteria, promotes imagination, sharpens perception and mental clarity, aids in recall of past-life experiences. Occupations: Homemaker, House wife Body Area Affected: Fertility, gout, mental illness, eye problems COPPER Color: Red-brown, Brick Red Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Anywhere, Forehead Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations Body Area Affected: Stabilize the metabolism, blood CORAL Color: Red, Pink, White, Gray, Black Zodiac Affinity: All Signs Where To Wear: Forehead Mental and Emotional influences: Eases depression, restores emotional balance, improves expressiveness, strengthens mental clarity, rights mental imbalances, banishes nightmares Occupations: Artist, Athlete, Child Care, Chiropractor, Dentist, Farmer, Gardener, Homemaker, House wife, Sales, Veterinarian Body Area Affected: Skeletal structure circulatory system, bones, blood, thymus CREEDITE Color: White Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations Body Area Affected: Blood detoxifier, nervous system CUPRITE
Color: Red to Brown Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Past life experiences, family problems Occupations Body Area Affected: Heart, blood, muscle tissue and skeletal system DIAMOND Color: Clear. Translucent Zodiac Affinity: All Signs Where To Wear: Finger, Temple Mental and Emotional influences: Dispels stress, guards against envy, relieves insecurity, improves clarity, increases self-esteem Occupations: Athlete, Dentist, Farmer, Gardener, Scientist, Student, Surgeon Body Area Affected: Brain, testicles EMERALD Color: Light to Deep Green Zodiac Affinity: Taurus, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Where To Wear: Heart. Ring Finger, Right Arm Mental and Emotional influences: Restores emotional balance, aids working closely with others, facilitates expression Occupations: Counselor, Dancer, Farmer, Gardener, Homemaker, House wife, Optometrist, Singer, Word Processor Body Area Affected: Spine ENSTATITE/DIOPSIDE Color: Brown, Green, White Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Relieves insecurity, strengthens self-esteem Occupations: Optometrist, Student, public speakers, surgeons Body Area Affected: Circulatory system, cleansing organs FIRE Color: Orange, Brown, Blue, Green Zodiac Affinity: Aries, Leo, Capricorn, Virgo Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Restores emotional balance and harmony, increases practicality, subdues sexual conflict Occupations: Dentist, optometrists, healing professions
Body Area Affected: Stomach, endocrine system FLINT Color: Gray, White, Black, Red, Brown Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations Body Area Affected: Cardiopulmonary and cleansing systems. FLUORITE Color: White, Brown, Blue, Yellow, Purple, Red, Clear Zodiac Affinity: Pisces, Where To Wear: Earlobes Mental and Emotional influences: Diminishes stress Occupations: Dentist, Scientist, Surgeon Body Area Affected: Brain GARNET Color: Deep Green through Yellow, Brown, Red Zodiac Affinity: Aquarius, Aries, Leo, Scorpio, Capricorn Where To Wear: Earlobes, Heart Mental and Emotional influences: Promotes imagination, guards against nightmares, improves self-esteem Occupations: Advertising, Communications; TV and Radio, Homemaker, House wife Body Area Affected: Enhance pituitary gland GOLD Color: Gold Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Anywhere Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations Body Area Affected: Circulatory system and blood, lungs GRANITE Color: Pink, Green, Gray Yellow, White Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Throat Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations
Body Area Affected: Bones, muscles, soft tissue HEMATITE Color: Steel Gray Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Base of Spine Mental and Emotional influences: Improves self-esteem Occupations: Athlete, Child Care, Optometrist Body Area Affected: HERKIMER DIAMOND Color: Clear Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Base of Spine Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations Body Area Affected: HIDDENITE Color: Green Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: base of the spine Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations Body Area Affected: Blood, kidneys IVORY Color: White Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Eases frustration Occupations Body Area Affected: Bones, joints, teeth JADE Color: White, Lavender, Red, Brown, Yellow, Orange, Blue, Green Zodiac Affinity: All Signs Where To Wear: Anywhere Mental and Emotional influences: Brings peace and calm, intensifies expressive ability Occupations: Chiropractor, Communications; TV and Radio, Management. Midwife, Musician, Optometrist, Politician
Body Area Affected: Heart, eyes JASPER Color: Red, Yellow, Green, Brown Where To Wear: Anywhere Mental and Emotional influences: Reduces stress, promotes endurance Occupations: Advertising, Chiropractor, Communications; TV and Radio, Executive, Guards, Police, Management, Politician, Scientist, Veterinarian Body Area Affected: (see4 below) RED Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Anywhere Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations Body Area Affected: Blood, liver GREEN Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Anywhere Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations Body Area Affected: Upper torso, digestive tract, cleansing organs BROWN or PICTURE Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Earlobes, Heart, Throat Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations Body Area Affected: YELLOW Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Anywhere Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations Body Area Affected: Endocrine glands and cleansing organs JET Color: Black Zodiac Affinity:
Where To Wear: throat, Wrist Mental and Emotional influences: Reduces stress, relieves depression, adds excitability, fights manic-depressive behavior Occupations: Chiropractor, Dentist, Exterminator - (bugs, I hope), Guards, Police Body Area Affected: KUNZITE Color: Pink Zodiac Affinity: Taurus, Libra Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations: Optometrist, Psychiatrist Body Area Affected: Circulatory system, blood, lungs LABRADORITE Color: Blue Zodiac Affinity: Aquarius, Pisces, Sagittarius, Capricorn Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations: Body Area Affected: LACE Occupations: Communications; TV and Radio, Sales, Teacher, Word Processor LAPIS LAZULI Color: Deep Blue Zodiac Affinity: Aquarius, Taurus, Sagittarius, Where To Wear: Throat Mental and Emotional influences: improves expression, eases stress, dispels depression Occupations: Advertising, Chiropractor, Communications; TV and Radio, Dentist, Executive, Scientist, Student, Word Processor Body Area Affected: Respiratory system, throat, lungs, cleansing organs, nervous system LAZULITE Color: Blue, Green Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Finger, Heart Mental and Emotional influences: Strengthens courage
Occupations: Communications; TV and Radio, Management, Musician Body Area Affected: Immune system, blood LIMESTONE Color: Black, White, Brown, Red, Yellow, Green Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations Body Area Affected: Detoxifier and brain MAGNETITE Color: Dark Brown, Gray Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Anywhere Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations: Athlete, Chiropractor, Counselor, Dentist, Surgeon Body Area Affected: Blood , circulatory system MALACHITE Color: Light to Dark Green Zodiac Affinity: Scorpio, Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Dispels stress, heightens expression Occupations: Child Care, Communications; TV and Radio, Dancer, Dentist, Executive, Professor, Surgeon, Word Processor Body Area Affected: Neurological disorders, tissue regeneration, pancreas, spleen parathyroid MALACHITE/AZURITE Color: Blue-Green Zodiac Affinity: All Signs Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Dispels stress, overcomes lack of discipline, heightens dreams, restores emotional balance, extends patience Occupations: See both Malachite and Azurite Body Area Affected: MARBLE Color: White, Brown, Yellow, Red, Green, Gray, Black Zodiac Affinity:
Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations Body Area Affected: Blood, skin, cleansing systems METEORITE Color: Black, Brown, Gray Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations Body Area Affected: MOONSTONE Color: Translucent, Milky pale Blue, Green Zodiac Affinity: Pisces, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Where To Wear: Finger Mental and Emotional influences: Resists mental imbalance, improves intuition and receptivity Occupations: Agent. Artist, Counselor, Executive, Farmer, Gardener, Guards, Police, Homemaker, House wife, Midwife, Sales, Politician Body Area Affected: Lower torso, digestive, cleansing, and reproductive organs MORGANITE Color: Pink Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations Body Area Affected: Nervous system MOSS Color: Black, Blue, Brown Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Eases depression, restores emotional and mental balance Occupations: Farmer, Gardener, Midwife, botanist Body Area Affected: Pancreas OBSIDIAN
Color: Black Zodiac Affinity: Scorpio, Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations Body Area Affected: ONYX Color: Black, White Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Relieves stress, lights depression, soothes fear Occupations: Athlete, Executive, Guards, Police Body Area Affected: Teeth, bones OPAL Color: White, Black Zodiac Affinity: Aquarius, Pisces, Cancer, Libra, Where To Wear: Anywhere Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations: Optometrist Body Area Affected: PEARL Color: White, Cream-colored, Blue, Black Zodiac Affinity: All Signs Where To Wear: Navel Mental and Emotional influences: Brings peace, reduces over-sensitivity Occupations: Dancer, Farmer, Gardener, Professor, Artist, Chiropractors, Body Area Affected: Digestive organs PERIDOT Color: Clear pale Green Zodiac Affinity: Libra, Capricorn Where To Wear: Throat Mental and Emotional influences: Extends patience, sharpens clarity, calms nerves Occupations Body Area Affected: Mental cleansing, stomach, digestive tract PETRIFIED WOOD Color: Brown, Gray, Black
Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Throat Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations: Athlete, Chiropractor, Management, Sales, Veterinarian Body Area Affected: skin, muscle tissue, circulatory system PLATINUM Color: Silvery Gray Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations Body Area Affected: Heart, circulatory system, brain PYRITE Color: Bright Gold, Brass, Copper, Green Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Throat Mental and Emotional influences: Eases stress and frustration, dispels depression and anxiety Occupations: Chiropractor, Scientist, Teacher Body Area Affected: Circulatory, respiratory systems, skin, digestive tract QUARTZ, CLEAR Color: Clear Zodiac Affinity: All Signs Where To Wear: Anywhere Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations RHODOCHROSITE Color: Orange, Pink Zodiac Affinity: Cancer Where To Wear: Wrist Mental and Emotional influences: Promotes self-love and acceptance, strengthens self- identity Occupations Body Area Affected: Circulatory system, cleansing organs, especially the Kidneys RHODONITE Color: Pink to Brown
Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Throat Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations Body Area Affected: Bones, hearing RUBY Color: Brilliant Red, Pink, Lavender Zodiac Affinity: Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn Where To Wear: Heart, Middle of the Chest, Finger, Ankle Mental and Emotional influences: Reinforces confidence, increases flexibility, vitality, and leadership skills. Occupations: Agent, Counselor Body Area Affected: Heart and circulatory system, eyes RUTILE Color: Brilliant Red, Pink, Lavender Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations Body Area Affected: SAPPHIRE Color: Deep Blue, Gray, Black, Yellow, Green Zodiac Affinity: Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Libra, Capricorn Where To Wear: Finger Mental and Emotional influences: Works as a mood elevator, improves communication, dispels stress Occupations, Counselor, Professor, Healing professions Body Area Affected: Eyes SARD Color: Brick Red Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations: Executive. Guards, Police, Management, Politician Body Area Affected: Mind, cleansing organs SARDONYX
Color: Red, Brown, Black, White Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations: Executive, Guards, Police, Politician, military personal Body Area Affected: Bones and lungs SERPENTINE Color: Green, Yellow, Black Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations Body Area Affected: SILVER Color: Silver Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Finger Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations Body Area Affected: Helps balance both sides of the brain, like gold SMITHSONITE Color: Blue, Yellow, Pink Green, Purple Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations Body Area Affected: SODALITE Color: Blue Zodiac Affinity: Sagittarius, Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Fosters harmony, courage, and communication Occupations Body Area Affected: cleansing , immune system and metabolism SPINEL Color: Red, Green, Blue
Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations Body Area Affected: skin STAR SAPPHIRE Color: Milky or Gray-blue Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Finger Mental and Emotional influences: Enriches communication Occupations TIGER'S EYE Color: Light to dark Brown Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations: Communications; TV and Radio Body Area Affected: TOPAZ Zodiac Affinity: Leo, Aries, Sagittarius, Gemini Where To Wear: Finger Mental and Emotional influences: Enhances creativity, relaxes, balances emotions Occupations: Child Care, Homemaker, House wife Body Area Affected: Nervous system and blood TOURMALINE, BLACK Color: Black, Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Energizes Occupations Body Area Affected: BLUE Color: Blue Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Improves communication
Occupations Body Area Affected: Pulmonary, immune system CLEAR Color: Clear Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations Body Area Affected: Eyes, nerves CAT'S EYE Color: Green Zodiac Affinity: Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio, Capricorn Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Develops feelings of live and compassion, renews creativity Occupations: Counselor Body Area Affected: Nervous, immunological system, brain OPAL Color: White Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Promotes creativity, love, and joy, resists emotional imbalance Occupations Body Area Affected: PINK Color: Pink Zodiac Affinity: Aries, Cancer, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Sharpens insight and perceptions, strengthenscreativity Occupations: Artist, Midwife Body Area Affected: Nerves RED Color: Red, Zodiac Affinity:
Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations Body Area Affected: WATERMELON Color: Pale Red Zodiac Affinity: All Signs Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Stimulates other tourmalines Occupations Body Area Affected: TOURMALINATED Color: Black Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations: Artist Body Area Affected: TURQUOISE Color: Sky Blue to soft Green Zodiac Affinity: All Signs Where To Wear: Anywhere Mental and Emotional influences: Builds strength, provides protection, helps communication Occupations: Agent, Exterminator - (bugs, I hope), - Management, Politician, Professor, Teacher, Veterinarian, Word Processor Body Area Affected: Respiratory, immune systems VARISCITE Color: Green Zodiac Affinity: Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations Body Area Affected: Nervous system, eyes ZIRCON Color: Clear, Brown, Red Yellow, Green, Blue
Zodiac Affinity: Born in December Where To Wear: Mental and Emotional influences: Occupations Body Area Affected: Cleansing system
Gemstone Folk Lore Opals - the "old wives tale" dates only to the late 1800's to a popular book in Victorian England wherein the heroine purchases a cursed opal and later commits suicide. Current folklore says someone not born in October (Birthstone is opal), wearing it has bad luck. Opals are very soft and tend to crack and scratch easily. Sapphires - Are said to dull if your lover is cheating on your and are more intense in color when given by your true love. Aquamarines - Said to be made from Sea water by Fairies. Worn for good luck by sailors. Alexandrite - Supposedly discovered on the coronation day of Alexander II. A very expensive and rare stone, it changes color with different light sources, most dramatic change can be seen under black light as it goes from a purple-gray to a light green. Supposed to bring good fortune during the day, and increase amorous feelings at night. Amber - Greek legend holds that two sisters convinced their brother, a Greek god, to race in a chariot ride that proved fatal. As punishment they were turned to trees and amber is their tears, hardened by the sun. Thought to bring cure to soar throats, and save the wearer from being poisoned. Amethyst - Greeks believed drinking out of a cup with amethysts on it would keep you from getting drunk. Also said to protect you from overeating. Used to symbolize protection of the family, as well as humility and sincerity. It protects the wearer from reason and lies, prevents baldness, and keeps away nightmares. Aquamarines - Greeks thought it was made from sea water and water nymph tears. Sailors kept them to keep the seas calm during travels. Romans thought aquamarines aided in ending wars, and carved frogs out of the stone, believing the talisman would make their enemies friends. Christian myth has it that it gives you power over the devil, and if you put the stone in your mouth, you cannot be lied to. Said to keep marriage happy, and if you break up with your mate, will help to reconcile you. Used to be put in a crib to keep babies safe. Citrine - Protects the bearer from plague, acne, and wards of snakes. Coral - Egyptians believed it warded off the "Evil Eye", and was kept men safe from
falling to the ways of witches, and women free from the evils of warlocks. Romans made their children wear coral necklaces to keep them safe from evil. Believed to aid women wanting to get pregnant. Emeralds - Christian myth says that when Lucifer was cast from heaven an emerald fell from his crown and was later carved into the Holy Grail. Believed to aid vision, people with eye problems were advised to stare into emeralds to rest their eyesight and improve vision. Believed to improve memory and prevent diabetes. If kept under a pillow, you would dream about the future. Makes the wearer more honest Garnet - In my first post, I said that Ruby was usually associated with "Christ's Blood" legends, but I was mistaken. Its the red garnet that is associated with them, since its brownish hue makes it look like dried blood. Hebrew legends said Aaron's breastplate was made from garnets and the Koran says that garnets are used to illuminate the Forth Heaven. Garnet was believed to let travelers at night see and ward off nightmares and poison. Jade - Used by religions all over the world for carving religious statues and figures, and ceremonial items like knives were carved from it by pagans. Bearer is gifted with pure thoughts and long life. Opal - The story about opals that gave it the bad rep is Sir Walter Scott's "Ann of Geirstein" where the heroine buys a cursed opal and later dies. Before that, blond women used to buy the opal since it was believed to keep their hair from getting dark. Also believed to allow the wearer to be invisible. Peridot - Said to ward off evil, terrors of the night, and bad dreams. The best way to ward off evil though, was to string peridot on the hair of a mule and wear it on your right sleeve. Said to cure sinus infections. Ruby - (Just a side note, a Ruby is a red sapphire. Sapphires come in all colors.) Believed to be magical if flawless. In India it was believed that offering flawless rubies to Krishna guaranteed the person to be reincarnated as an emperor. Rubies should always be admired when seen, because it was believed that if you ignored a ruby, it dulled in color. Russians believed it cured diseases of the blood. Sapphire - Legend is that the Ten commandments were engraved on Sapphire. Wearing a sapphire acted as an antidote against poisoning and if rubbed on a wound would stop bleeding. If given to a mate it would dull if you were ever unfaithful. If a wicked person wore it, it wouldn't shine and would crack.
Spinel - It was used in the 18th century to find out if someone had "supernatural" powers. If you approach a witch with it, she would start to shake - thereby revealing her. Topaz - Egyptians thought they were made by Ra the sun god. St. Hidegard prescribed putting topaz in wine and then drinking the wine to cure eye problems. Zircon - protects travelers from harm and stops wounds from getting infected. Gave wisdom in financial matters to make you richer. If you wanted to counter a spell cast on you, you were to bake bread, then rub the zircon on the top of the bread and eat it. Crystals & Gems and Their Powers Blue Lace Agate - Psychic, peaceful energy Moss Agate - Healing, riches, happiness, longevity, friends Amethyst - Dreams, over coming, indulgences, healing, psychic powers, protection, courage, emotional love, success Aventurine - healing, peace, calming, luck, intelligence, eye sight, money Azurite - psychic powers, dreams, divination, healing, meditation Bloodstone - stops bleeding, victory, wealth, strength, self-confidence Carnelian - cures jealousy, anger, healing, protection, sexual energy Citrine - Protection, psychic awareness, creativity, dispels nightmares Hermatite - healing, grounding, divination, intuition [hematite?] Jasper - Healing, health, beauty, protection Lapis Lazuli - Healing, love, fidelity, psychic powers, protection, courage, beauty Moonstone - love, psychic powers, divination, youth, moon magic, sleep, dreams, dieting Onyx - protection, defensive magic, helps control passions and emotions Rhodochrosite - energy, love, peace Sodalite - peace, meditation, wisdom, healing Sugilite - psychic powers, spirituality, healing wisdom Tigereye - money, protection, courage, luck, divination, earth energy Turquoise - Luck, protection, courage, money, love, friends, healing Clear quartz - Magnifies psychic and healing energy, a power and protection crystal Smokey quartz - Overcomes depression, fatigue, good for grounding empowering Rose quartz - Love energy, calming, happiness Rutilated quartz - energy stone, magical
Gemstone Healing I have received numerous requests to include a listing of the individual gemstones which may be used in the treatment of a wide variety of illnesses and ailments (both physical and emotional) Although, quite obviously, no guarantee of any permanent cure or even improvement can ever be given, there have been many occasions when the stones referred to in this text file have considerably helped to bring about a positive improvement in many different diseases and health conditions. From my own personal experience - and in talking with hundreds of people who have successfully received healing from their gemstones - I have found that the most effective way to use any gemstone for healing purposes is to wear it as close to the skin as possible. Some ladies like to 'hide' their gemstones within the deep inner recesses of their bras but the vast majority of people prefer to wear their chosen gemstone around their neck on a silver or gold plated chain. Gemstones may, if so desired, be held in the hand whilst you are watching television during the evening or whilst you are reading a favorite book or magazine. The healing energies of your chosen gemstone(s) will then be gently absorbed into your physical and mental bodies whilst you are relaxing. You may also like to place your gemstone under your pillow at night whilst you are asleep; thus allowing the energies of the stone to gently penetrate your subtle body whilst you are in a deep state of sleep. Certain stones can help you to develop your spiritual abilities and gifts. Use an amethyst, for example, in developing your intuitive awareness; a lapis lazuli for acquiring wisdom and truth and a moonstone for obtaining humanitarian love and sensitivity. Use your gemstones wisely in the pursuit of all your ambitions and needs. Be aware, however, that your gemstones can never become miracle workers! They need your loving care and attention, your mental attunement with their unique properties and energies, before they are able to truly help you! I have listed the illnesses, ailments etc. in alphabetical order. Against each heading are the suggested gemstones. Often, there are several gemstones suggested. In such
cases, use your own personal intuition to decide which gemstone is the most appropriate one to use. ABDOMEN smoky quartz ABSENT-MINDEDNESS carnelian ACNE amethyst ADDICTIONS amethyst AIR PURIFIER quartz crystal AIR TRAVEL STRESS hematite ANEMIA coral gamet kunzite ruby tourmaline ANGER blue-lace agate chrysoprase moss-agate ANXIETY smithsonite howlite APPENDIX chrysolite ARTHRITIS
azurite carnelian ruby ARTISTIC GROWTH blue topaz ASTHMA malachite rutilated quartz tiger's eye ASTRAL PROJECTION hematite AURA CLEANSER lapis lazuli AUTISM sugilite moldavite AWARENESS green calcite orange calcite celestite BACK PROBLEMS petrified wood BLADDER TROUBLE amber coral jade jasper BLOOD CIRCULATION (poor) citrine magnetite ruby yellow topaz
BLOOD DISEASE amethyst chrysolite jasper Ruby BLOOD PRESSURE aventurine blue sodalite black or green tourmaline BONE MARROW amber chalcedony BRONCHITIS rutilated quartz BURNS chrysoprase CALMS BODY agate celestite yellow topaz blue topaz CALMS MIND agate amazonite amethyst smithsonite blue topaz CERVIX zoisite CHAKRAS BALANCED bloodstone quartz crystal
CHAKRAS OPENED fluorite kyanite quartz crystal CHEERFULNESS conicalite ruby tourmaline CLAIRVOYANCE chrysoprase COLDS & FLU yellow topaz COLIC coral COMFORT gold calcite dioptase COMMUNICATION mimetite COMPASSION chrysoprase CONCENTRATION blue topaz CONFIDENCE, SELF agate aventurine bloodstone orange calcite diamond garnet rhodonite
tiger's eye CONVULSIONS amber amethyst carnelian lapis lazuli moldavite quartz crystal CREATIVITY amethyst aventurine chalcedony howlite ruby DEPRESSION bloodstone gold calcite carnelian chalcopyrite citrine smoky quartz diamond chrysoprase garnet galena howlite jasper jet lapis lazuIi DIABETES citrine DIARRHEA quartz crystal DIGESTION howlite
yellow jade jasper peridot DIRECTION IN LIFE citrine DIZZINESS quartz crystal DOUBT staurolite DREAM INDUCER citrine garnet DREAMS, INTUITIVE amethyst jade DRUNKENNESS amethyst EAR (Inner) rhodonite EARACHE amber ELOQUENCE agate amazonite blue-lace agate turquoise EMOTIONS (bad) peridot EMOTIONS (blocked) kunzite
blue tourmaline EMOTIONS - CALMS moonstone rose quartz EMOTIONS (erratic) herderite selenite ENDOCRINE SYSTEM magnetite ENDURANCE sodalite ENERGY garnet hematite kyanite rhodonite ruby ENERGY, BALANCED larimar ENERGY (Physical) petrified wood EYES aquamarine aventurine optical calcite jade jet lapis lazuli lazurite obsidian snowflake peridot rhodochrosite
EYESIGHT malachite FAITH sapphire FALLOPIAN TUBES chrysoprase FEAR (banishes) agate green calcite charoite diamond jet FERTILITY carnelian zoisite FEVER (reduction) agate chrysoprase peridot ruby FORGIVENESS rhodochrosite FRIENDSHIP lapis lazuli moonstone rose quartz sapphire tourmaline turquoise FRUSTRATION howlite moss-agate
GALL BLADDER orange calcite GLANDS aquamarine GRIEF amethyst GROUNDING apache tear carnelian fluorite mimetite morioncrystal obsidian snowflake smoky quartz tourmaline unakite HEMORRHAGE quartz crystal sapphire HAPPINESS malachite HEADACHES quartz crystal rose quartz HEALING (general) agate amnethyst azurite boji stone gold calcite dioptase fluorite kunzite quartz crystal
HEARING agate rhodonite HEART aqua-aura beryl blue quartz chalcedony hematite lapis lazuli onyx HIP petrified wood HOSTILITY (fear of) grossuralite HUMILITY chrysoprase HYPERTENSION apatite aventurine HYPOCHONDRIA quartz crystal tiger's eye IDEALISM bloodstone IMAGINATION galena garnet rose quartz sapphire IMMUNE SYSTEM
snow quartz IMPOTENCE carnelian INFECTION (protection) garnet pearl INFERTILITY carnelian INFLAMMATION blue-lace agate INSIGHT INTO SELF tiger's eye INSOMNIA amethyst aventurine emerald hematite jacinth peridot sapphire blue sodalite yellow topaz zircon INSPIRATION tourmaline INTELLECT emerald rose quartz yellow topaz INTESTINAL DISORDERS amber
INTUITIVE AWARENESS amethyst green calcite ruby turquoise JOINTS (pain in) azurite KIDNEYS anhydrite bloodstone green calcite jade rhodochrosite quartz crystal smoky quartz KINDNESS chrysoprase KNOWLEDGE OF SELF citrine watermelon/pink tourmaline LARYNGITIS turquoise LARYNX morganite LEADERSHIP blue topaz LIVER aquamarine beryl bloodstone lazurite yellow topaz zircon
LOGIC sodalite LONG LIFE moonstone LOVE dioptase emerald garnet moonstone opal rhodochrosite rose quartz sapphire LOYALTY kyanite moonstone LUCK smoky quartz tiger's eye LYMPH GLANDS tourmaline MEDITATION amethyst apachetear aqua-aura azurite chrysoprase kunzite magnetite quartz crystal selenite snow quartz tourmaline turquoise
MEMORY howlite MENSTRUATION carnelian chrysoprase malachite moonstone ruby MENTAL BREAKDOWN rhodochrosite smithsonite MENTAL CLEANSER lapis lazuli malachite MENTAL DISORDERS beryl bloodstone MENTAL POWER selenite METABOLISM, GROWTH amazonite MIGRAINE aventurine jet rose quartz MIND (troubled) jasper MISCARRIAGE chrysoprase MISFORTUNE
tourmaline MOTOR RESPONSES apatite MOUTH beryl NECK STRAIN chrysoprase NEGATIVE VIBRATIONS amethyst chrysocolla dolomite fluorite obsidian snowflake peridot quartz crystal smoky quartz black or green tourmaline NERVOUSNESS sapphire turquoise NERVOUS SYSTEM Matacamite alexandrite amazonite amber aquamarine chrysocolla chrysoprase galena jasper morganite peridot yellow topaz black or green tourmaline
NEURALGIA amethyst aquamarine carnelian OCCULT POWERS peridot OPTIMISM chalcedony OVARIES anhydrite atacamite chrysoprase smoky quartz PAIN - EASES quartz crystal ruby PANCREAS alexandrite green calcite herderite rhodochrosite smoky quartz PAST-LIFE RECALL garnet kyanite petrified wood quartz crystal selenite PATIENCE chrysoprase PEACE chrysoprase larimer
rose quartz blue tourmaline PEACE OF MIND sapphire PINEAL GLAND lazulite sugilite PITUITARY sugilite PNEUMONIA fluorite PROPHECY emerald PROSTATE chrysoprase PROTECTION sardonyx turquoise PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENT azurite howlite lapis lazuli opal yellow topaz blue topaz PSYCHO-SOMATIC PAIN bloodstone tiger's eye PULSE (rapid) hematite
PULSE (steady) jasper PURIFIER smoky quartz RHEUMATISM amber carnelian malachite ruby RIGID MIND sodalite SCHIZOPHRENIA larimar lepidolite SELF-CONFIDENCE galena ruby SELF-CONTROL sardonyx SELF-LOVE rose quartz SELF-WORTH (lack of) crocodilite SEX IMPROVED smoky quartz SHOULDER STRAIN chrysoprase SHYNESS lepidolite
SKIN DISEASES garnet SORROW EASED chrysoprase SPASMS ruby SPINE-DEGENERATIVE abalone SPIRITUAL CLEANSER lapis lazuli SPIRITUAL GIFTS quartz crystal blue topaz SPLEEN (strengthens) albite alexandrite bloodstone green calcite chalcedony herderite lapis lazuli rhodochrosite STAR SOURCES moldavite STAMMERING apatite blue tourmaline STOMACH aquamarine beryl chrysocolla citrine
jasper STOMACH ULCERS chrysocolla STRESS amethyst blue-lace agate herkimer diamond yellow topaz STROKE lapis lazuli STUPIDITY beryl TALENT bloodstone TEETH aquamarine fluorite TENSION (emotional) amethyst blue-lace agate celestite dioptase tiger's eye TENSION (muscular) smithsonite TESTICLES alexandrite atacamite chrysoprase smoky quartz zoisite
THINKING (improve) amazonite tiger's eye THOUGHT (clear) aquamarine carnelian celestite THROAT (chakra opened) blue-lace agate THROAT INFECTIONS amber aqua-aura aquamarine beryl blue-lace agate larimar blue topaz THYMUS (strengthens) albite aqua-aura blue quartz THYROID atacamite galena chrysoprase morganite blue tourmaline TOLERANCE chrysoprase TONIC - GENERAL garnet peridot TOOTHACHE
aquamarine malachite TRAUMA aqua-aura aventurine rhodochrosite rhodonite rose quartz ULCERS agate VARICOSE VEINS yellow topaz VENEREAL DISEASES atacamite VIRAL INFECTIONS fluorite VISUALIZATIONS selenite VITALITY (improving) agate aventurine bloodstone orange calcite diamond VITAMIN ABSORPTION rhodonite VOCAL PROBLEMS chrysoprase VOICE STRENGTHENED carnelian
WHOOPING COUGH coral WILL POWER chrysoprase rutilated quartz tiger's eye WISDOM jade lapis lazuli ruby turquoise WOUNDS Carnelian
Gemstones and Vibrational Healing Agate Earth, For grounding & balance. Amber Mercury. High electrical charge for positive energy. Harmonizes Yin and Yang. Amethyst Jupiter, Pluto. Eases compulsive/obsessive behavior (desire for food, tobacco, drugs, alcohol, etc) calms an overactive mind, increases self-esteem, aids sleep. Apache Tears Pluto. Grounding. Transforms and aids in the release release of lower emotions. Aquamarine Neptune. Tranquility, soothes the heart, inspires compassion. Adventurine (Green Quartz) Venus, Uranus. Joy, balance, clarity. Azurite Saturn. Development of intuition, understanding and communication of Universal Law. Bloodstone Earth. Physical healer, mental balance, removes toxins from blood, aligns energies along spinal column. Blue Celestite Neptune. Opens one up to the angelic realms. For detachment, clear perspective, divine inspiration. Blue Topaz Mercury, Uranus. High electrical charge. Focuses and clears the mind, opens one to inspiration. Carnelian Saturn, Earth. Sacred to Isis. Protective, aids concentration. Access to past life data. (orange in color) Citrine Mercury, Mars. Bridge between higher and lower consciousness; transmutes fear. Coral Venus, Neptune. Love and harmony. Emerald Venus. Heart stone. Great harmonizer. Love, balance, understanding. Fluorite Neptune. Opens wearer to influence of other stones. Grounds excess energy.
Garnet Pluto, Mars. Aids kundalini to ascend in proper channels. Aids circulation. Hematite Saturn. Grounding, focus, self discipline. Herkiner Diamond Uranus. Releases stress, cleanses subtle bodies. Stimulates clairvoyance, dream work. Crown chakra. Jade Venus, Neptune. Cooling, water element. Soothing, healing. Jet Pluto. Sacred to Pan. Helps to confront darker aspects of self and nature. Kyanite Neptune, Pluto. Aligns chakras and subtle bodies. Labradorite/Spectrolite Uranus, Pluto, Neptune. Opens heart chakra. Lapis Lazuli Venus, Neptune. Throat chakra. Stone of teachers. Clarity and Ease of expression of higher wisdom. Malachite Venus. Solar plexus. Emotional balance. Strengthens physical and etheric eyes. Moldavite Pluto, Mercury, Moon. Astral Projection, access to akashic records, wider perspectives. Moonstone Moon. Sacred to the Goddess, moonstone may be used to enhance the feminine, strengthen psychic abilities, and increase sensitivity to natural cycles. Obsidian Pluto. Transforms energy and emotions in i n a very powerful way. Not to be worn as jewelry. Also a powerful grounding stone. Onyx (black) Saturn. Stabilizing. Mirrors all aspects of the self, dark as well as light. Transformative. Opal Mercury. Links physical body to higher bodies, allowing greater access to cosmic consciousness. Paua Shell Neptune. Aids one in accessing the subconscious for emotional and artistic inspiration. Pearl Venus. Purity, chastity, emotional clarity. Peridot
Mercury. Creates feeling of protection, allowing heart to open. Unblocks congestion. Pyrite Mars. Vitality, strengthening of Will. Improves circulation. Quartz Uranus. Purifier, protector, spiritual awakener. Raises Vibratory rate. Rhodochrosite Mercury, Venus. Holds any force field. Draws white light li ght into the physical body. Rose Quartz Venus. Self love, friendship. Ruby Sun, Mars. Heart Chakra. Compassion, leadership, heals relationship to father. Rutilated Quartz Sun, Uranus. High electrical charge. Powerful healer. Sapphire Neptune. Aids spiritual understanding. Selenite Moon. Soothing, nurturing, inspirational. Sodalite Venus, Pluto. Opens throat chakra. Physical healer. Transformative. (Blue speckled stone). Smoky Quartz Mercury, Earth. One of the best grounding stones. Balancing. Tiger-eye Mercury, Earth, Mars. Sacred to Bast and Sekhmet. Helps one to distinguish between actual need and false desire. Topaz Mercury. Bridge between higher and lower consciousness. Assimilation of abstract information. Tourmaline Black - deflects negativity. Very protective. Green - Refines, strengthens, directs will. Pink - love and sacrifice, sacrifice, devotion. Watermelon - corrects imbalances, eases guilt. Tourmalinated Quartz Pluto, Uranus. Deflects and eliminates negative conditioning patterns. Turquoise Venus, Moon. Symbol of the sky. Works on o n respiratory system, helps manifest spiritual qualities on the physical plane.
Hagstones Hagstones are stones that have a hole running all the way through them, and are usually found in streams or rivers, and at the seashore, where running water has created the hole in the stone. This may be one of the reasons why they are considered so powerful, as it is a common belief that magick cannot work on running water, and these stones have been holed by running water and so retain that influence of protecting from magick. A Hagstone Hagstones are also known as Holy Stones, Holey Stones, Ephialtes Stones, Wish Stones, Nightmare Stones and Witch Riding Stones. They were ascribed with the power of protecting people and animals from the powers of evil spirits and an d witches, and were often worn around the neck, or hung on the key or door to the cattle stalls stall s or stables. Hagstones were also thought to have the property of preventing milk curdling during a thunderstorm, when evil spirits were most active. This practice continues today in parts of Britain and Europe. In some parts of Europe farmers milked their cows so that the milk passed through a hagstone. A range of disorders were thought to be cured by hagstones, placing pl acing them under the bed was thought to relieve cramp and rheumatism, and they could prevent stomach disorders caused by Hags sitting on the stomach during the night. In Brand's Antiquities, we find the following quote: "A stone with a hole in it hung at the bed's head will prevent the nightmare. It is therefore called a Hag Stone from that disorder which is occasioned by a Hag or Witch Wi tch sitting on the stomach sto mach of the party afflicted. It also prevents witches riding horses, for which purpose it is often tied to a stable key." In parts of Scandinavia large quantities of ale poured through a hag stone was given to an expectant mother to ease birth pains. An Arabic custom was to tie a hagstone hagston e around the neck of young camels to protect them from evil spirits and the evil eye. In some parts of Britain hagstones hagston es were fastened to the bows of boats to keep them safe when at sea. An interesting custom was the use of hagstones as pledge stones, being held to ensure a person was telling the truth.
Perhaps the most interesting properties a hagstone was thought to possess were the ability to enable the bearer to see the faerie folk, and be warded from their enchantments. Hagstones found at mounds or other such sites were considered especially powerful. For a hagstone to keep its full power it was supposed to be found by the bearer or given in love. Larger hagstones were used for weather magick, having a cord threaded through the hole and tied, and then being swirled vigorously around the head at arms length for dispelling winds and rain clouds. As wish stones, they were held in the palm of the left hand, and rubbed with the thumb in a deosil (clockwise) manner whilst concentrating on the intent of the wish (this technique was also used with pieces of amber). We can see this as a technique of creative visualization, using the repetitive rubbing to focus the mind and then concentrating on the desired result (the "wish"). It is interesting to note that although the left hand is used to hold, this was probably not for its "sinister" aspect, but rather so that the rubbing could be done with the dominant (for most people), more "positively aspected" right hand. This is reinforced by the fact that the rubbing is done deosil, i.e. sun wise, in an invoking manner to invoke the desired result. Holed stones with multiple holes in were used as spell casting stones by medieval witches. The holes would be made in a stone, equidistant and in multiples of three. A cord or pebble would be passed through the holes in patterns of three, whilst the intent of the spell was repeated, usually in multiples of three. This type of spell emphasis a belief in the power of repetition to achieve a desired result.
How to Grow Crystals You need an absolutely clean container. Baby food jars will work, but they are awfully small for growing decent sized crystals. Smallish glass baking dishes, say 5"x5" are much better. I use a 250 ml or 500 ml beaker, covered with parafilm (or Saran wrap), so something about the same size (like a Mason or fruit jar) is ideal. You need a place to grow the crystals that is not disturbed by pets, younger children, or parents. This place should have as constant a temperature as possible - meaning that window sills are pretty much out. I use the top of a cabinet or closet shelf, or sometimes the refrigerator (in the lab, of course). You will need a small plastic spoon, one small enough to reach into whatever kind of container you are planning to use to grow the crystals. And finally, you will need a couple of 1-liter bottles to hold the solutions. I use plastic soda bottles, but unless you have a child-free place to keep them, I'd use something else. A liter of even a non-toxic chemical can make a young child quite sick. The first order of business is to understand clean. clean Everything you use to grow crystals has to be clean, clean, clean That means, no lint, no fingerprints, no water spots, just clean, clean. sparkly spotless squeaky clean! The best home technique is to wash the containers with liquid detergent and a brush, then rinse them out with hot water until the soap is entirely gone, then rinse them twice with a small amount of distilled water and turn them upside down on a paper towel to dry. Be sure to clean the tops the same way. Make a saturated stock solution in the following manner: Put 800 ml of hot (not boiling, about 120 to 140 degrees) distilled water in one of the 1 liter bottles, and slowly add the crystal chemical to it with stirring or shaking. When no more of the chemical will dissolve, leave the bottle undisturbed for one hour, then pour off the solution from the first bottle into the second bottle. Try hard not to get any of the undissolved chemical into the second bottle. Then, add 50 ml of additional distilled water to the bottle. This is your crystal growing stock solution. Make doubly sure that your crystal growing container is clean. clean Then, pour in the clean (still warm) stock solution to a depth of 2-3 cm. Cover the container loosely loosely with aluminum foil, and set it aside to start to crystallize as the solution cools. You may want to check it two or three times each day. Do not stir, shake, bump, or get dust in the container. Usually after 2-3 days there will be small crystals forming in the bottom of the container. Let them grow in the original container until some of them are 5-10 mm long. You may have to slowly slowly add some additional stock solution to the
container. For the best results and the biggest crystals, try to disturb the crystals as little as possible. Put them on a back shelf, hang out ado donot not disturb disturb sign, and leave disturb them alone for several days. Once you get some nice small crystals, pour the solution in the crystal growing container back into the first bottle, and dump the crystals out onto a paper towel. Select a few of the nicest looking crystals as seeds to start the second part of the process, and put the rest back into the first bottle. Now clean, and I mean clean clean out the crystal growing dish (or jar), rinse it twice with distilled water, and fill it with stock solution to a depth of 2-3 cm (just like before). Now, use the plastic spoon to gently lower just one of the seed crystals into the solution. Cover the container loosely with aluminum foil or Saran wrap and set it aside for the crystal to grow. I usually start five or six containers on this second phase. Now, once per day, uncover the growing container and use the plastic spoon to gently turn over the growing crystal. Replenish the level of stock solution in the growing jar, but take care not to pour new solution in so quickly that you disturb the growing crystal. Keep this up as long as the crystal continues to grow true. If additional crystals start to form, then use the spoon to fish out the big crystal, and dump the solution and the little crystals back into the first bottle, clean the dish, and start over with the big crystal as a seed. You can go through a lot of stock solution this way. If you run out, then just fill up the first bottle (with the crystals in it) to 800 ml with distilled water, dissolve more new chemical mixture, and do like before to make new stock solution. There are two keys to growing big, beautiful crystals this way. The first key is cleanliness. patience crystals grow cleanliness Dust is your enemy, big time. The second key is patience, patience as fast as they want to, not as fast as you want them to grow. This is not a short-term, overnight or even over-the-weekend project! Still, I have grown crystals 3-4 cm long in 4 weeks, and I have grown some 10 cm crystals (over a pound!) in six months. When the crystal is as big as you want it to be, take it out and dry it. If you want to, you can spray it with clear lacquer to keep it permanently. Now, chemicals. I put this off to last, because what you use depends a lot on how much you can be trusted with chemicals or the likelihood of little kids messing with your crystal factory and makin's. I have listed some recommendations below, along with how toxic the stuff is. All of these crystals are sufficiently non-toxic that the dried crystals can be handled with bare hands. Needless to say, you shouldn't eat them!
These are my recommendations for chemicals to use to grow crystals: 1. Aluminum Potassium Sulfate (Alum) - non-toxic, cheap. Grows clear, colorless octahedra. Fairly fast growing, easy to succeed. 2. Aluminum Potassium Sulfate 25% Chromium Potassium Sulfate. non-toxic, inexpensive. Grows beautiful purple crystals. Fast growing, easy to accomplish good results. My second favorite combination. You can grow chromium potassium sulfate by itself, but the crystals are so dark you can't see through them. 3. Sodium sulfate. non-toxic, cheap. Grows clear triclinic blades. Non-toxic, fast growing. Medium-difficult to get well shaped crystals. 4. Ferric Ammonium Sulfate. non-toxic, inexpensive. Grows pale lavender crystals, nearly always twinned. Slow growing, Medium-easy to get good results. 5. Copper Sulfate - toxic if ingested. Grows bright blue triclinic crystals. Fast growing. Medium-easy to get good results. Except for not being non-toxic, probably my first recommendation. 6. Potassium ferricyanide. toxic if ingested. Grows bright orange isometric crystals. Slow growing, easy to get good results if you have enough time. 7. Copper (II) Acetate. toxic if ingested. Grows deep forest green rhombic crystals. Slow growing, difficult to get well formed crystals. But the results can be really beautiful, and worth the trouble. 8. Sodium chloride (table salt). non-toxic. Grows clear cubes. Slow growing, difficult to obtain well-formed crystals. Very sensitive to changes in temperature or humidity. Transparent cubes are obtainable, but a lot lot of effort and care is required. 9. Potassium chromate (not dichromate). You will probably have to make this by reducing Potassium Dichromate with Potassium hydroxide. Dissolve the dichromate, and then add potassium hydroxide slowly until the color just changes to bright yellow. Toxic if ingested, the dichromate is listed as a carcinogen (also if ingested). Grows bright lemon yellow monoclinic crystals, just beautiful. Medium fast growing, medium easy to grow good crystals. Gorgeous. 10. Lactose. non-toxic (edible!). Medium-slow growing, easy to get good looking clear to white crystals. Changing containers often is necessary because the lactose tends to want to grow mold. 11. Ferrous Sulfate (coppereas). Mostly non-toxic, grows pale green rhombic crystals. Fast growing, cheap. Medium difficult due to air oxidation of solution - requires really good cleanliness. The crystals can be transparent and grow to large size. 12. Cobalt Chloride. toxic if ingested. Fairly expensive, medium slow growth. Crystals are deep red. Medium difficult to get good results. Crystal gardens are nice, too. I use a mixture of ammonium and sodium sulfate because it grows really nice long blades and effloresces if the humidity is not too
high. You can color the gardens with soluble Prussian blue (Mrs. Somebody's blueing) if you want to. You know this trick, right? It's the one where you pour the salt solution over charcoal briquettes in a pie plate. You can do the same thing if you make an absorbent tree out of paper (use a paper clip to stiffen it, it gets soft when it gets soggy) and add green food color to the solution. Here's an alternate method that gave somewhat quicker results. Choose a chemical that is soluble in alcohol, but less soluble in water. Dissolve it in alcohol to make a saturated solution like above, put it in a small jar covered with a osmotic membrane (you can use filter paper, even) then sink it in a larger jar of water. As the water diffuses in and the alcohol diffuses out, the chemical crystallizes. As I recall, copper sulfate was used, but this was years ago. I think Alum is the cheapest chemical, and you can get it in grocery stores for 39 cents/pound - add this to your chemical list. It's sometimes sold under the name "pickling salt".
Magickal Gems for Planning by the Moon Agate (General) Purpose: Strength, courage, love, healing and protection Element: Depends on the type of agate Planet: Mercury Most powerful when the moon is in: Virgo or Gemini Amber (a fossil, not a stone or gem) Purpose: Luck, healing, strength, protection, beauty and love Element: Fire and spirit Planet: Sun Most powerful when the moon is in: Leo or when the sun is in your sign of the zodiac Amethyst Purpose: Dreams, overcoming alcoholism, healing, psychism, peace, love, protection against thieves, and happiness Element: Water Planet: Jupiter and Neptune Most powerful when the moon is in: in: Sagittarius and Pisces (or when the moon is in the sign where your natal Jupiter or Neptune falls) Apache Tear Tear Purpose: Protection and luck Element: Fire Planet: Saturn Most powerful powerful when when the the moon moon is is in: in: Capricorn or Aquarius Aventurine Purpose: Mental powers, eyesight, money, peace, healing, and luck Element: Air and earth Planet: Mercury Most powerful when the moon is in: Virgo or Gemini Bloodstone Purpose: Halting bleeding, healing, victory, courage, wealth, strength, legal and business success, agriculture and garden Element: Fire Planet: Mars
Most powerful when the moon is in: Scorpio or Aries Carnelian Purpose: Protection, peace, saying the right thing at the right time, courage Element: Fire Planet: Sun Most powerful when the moon is in: Leo Citrine Purpose: Anti-nightmare, protection, psychism Element: Fire Planet: Sun Most powerful powerful when when the the moon moon isis in: in:Leo or when the sun is in your sign of the zodiac Coral Purpose: Purpose: Healing, regulating menstruation, gardening, protection, peace and wisdom Element: Water and spirit Planet: Venus Most power powerful ful when the moon moon is is in: in: Leo or Taurus Crossed Stones Purpose: Magick, working with the elements, luck Element: All Planet: All Most powerful when the moon is in: All Quartz Crystal (General) Purpose: Healing, psychism, power, success, speaking with the deceased, spiritual attainment Element: Fire and water Planet: Sun and moon Most powerful powerful when when the the moon moon isis in: in:Leo, Cancer, or when the sun or moon are in the same signs as your natal sun and moon Fluorite Purpose: Mental agility, technology, past-life regression, healing emotional upsets Element: Air and earth Planet: Mercury Most powerful powerful when when the the moon moon is is in: in: Gemini, Aquarius, and Virgo
Fossils Purpose: Working with the elements, past-life regression, protection, longevity Element: Earth Planet: Saturn Most power powerful ful when the moon moon is is in: in: Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn Geodes Purpose: Meditation, helping with childbirth Element: Water Planet: Planet: Moon Most powerful when the moon is in: Cancer Hematite Purpose: Healing, grounding, divination Element: Fire and earth Planet: Planet: Saturn Most powerful powerful when when the the moon moon is is in: in: Scorpio and Capricorn Holey Stones Purpose: Anti-nightmare, protection, healing, psychism, projection of any kind, eyesight Element: Water Planet: Moon Most powerful powerful when when the the moon moon isis in: in:Cancer or when the moon is in the same sign as your natal moon Jade Purpose: Love, healing, wisdom, protection, gardening, prosperity, money Element: Water and earth Planet: Venus Most powerful powerful when when the the moon moon isis in: in: Libra and Taurus Jasper, Brown Purpose: Grounding and centering especially after magick, protection from physical harm Element: Earth Planet: Saturn Most powerful when the moon is in: Capricorn Jasper, Green Purpose: Healing, restful sleep and general help
Element: Earth Planet: Venus Most powerful when the moon is in: Taurus Jasper, Red Purpose: Courage, guard against poison and fevers Element: Fire Planet: Mars Most powerful powerful when when the the moon moon isis in: in: Scorpio, Leo, or Aries Jet (nickname: Witch’s armor) Purpose: Purpose: Protection, anti-nightmare, luck, divination, health Element: Earth and spirit Planet: Saturn Most powerful when the moon is in: Capricorn Malachite Purpose: Power, protection, love, peace, and business success Element: Earth Planet: Venus Most powerfu powerfull when the moon is in: Taurus Marble Purpose: Protection and success Element: Water Planet: Moon Most powerful when the moon is in: Cancer or when the moon is in the same sign as your natal moon Moonstone Purpose: Love, divination, psychism, sleep, gardening, protection, youth, dieting Element: Water Planet: Moon Most powerful powerful when when the the moon moon isis in: in:Cancer or when the moon is in the same sign as your natal moon Moonstone (Rainbow) Purpose: Unconditional love, magick, personal power, protection, spirituality, speaking to the dead and public speaking, teaching Element: All Planet: All
Most powerful when the moon is in: All Obsidian Purpose: Protection, grounding, divination, peace Element: Earth and fire Planet: Planet: Saturn and Mars Most powerful powerful when when the the moon moon is is in: in: Scorpio and Capricorn Onyx Onyx Purpose: Protection, defensive magick Element: Fire and earth Planet: Mars and Saturn Most powerful powerful when when the the moon moon is is in: in: Scorpio and Capricorn Sodalite Purpose: Healing, peace, meditation, wisdom Element: Earth and air Planet: Venus Most powerful powerful when when the the moon moon is is in: in: Taurus and Libra Sugilite Purpose: Purpose: Psychism, spirituality, healing, wisdom Element: Fire and water Planet: Jupiter and Neptune Most powerful when the moon is in: in: Sagittarius and Pisces Sunstone Purpose: Protection, energy, healing cancer, health in general Element: Fire Planet: Sun Most powerful powerful when when the the moon moon isis in: in: Leo or when the sun is in your natal sign TigerTiger -Eye Purpose: Money, protection, courage, energy, luck, divination, to find the truth of a matter Element: Fire Planet: Sun Most powerful when the moon is in: Leo Turquoise Purpose: Pur pose: Protection, courage, money, love, friendship, healing, luck, success
Element: Water, earth, or air Planet: Venus or Neptune Most powerful powerful when when the the moon moon isis in: in: Libra, Taurus, or Pisces
If You Loose Your Gems or Stones Don’t sweat it -- they had someplace to go. It’s not as if they don’t like you anymore, but perhaps they are needed elsewhere. When one of my stones does a disappearing act, I often think of the gnomes scurrying through the house, picking them up, and delivering them to the next owner (or perhaps back to the ground where they can rest and recuperate). Although whimsical, the thought makes me feel better.
Magickal Properties of Stones Here is a small list of stones and some of their magical uses. Astral projection: quartz crystal, opal and tourmalated quartz Success in business: bloodstone, malachite, green tourmaline and yellow zircon Centering and grounding: calcite, brown zircon, hematite, kunzite, moonstone, obsidian and black tourmaline Courage: agate, amethyst, aquamarine, bloodstone, carnelian, diamond, lapis lazuli, sardonyx, tiger eye, red tourmaline and turquoise Divination: azurite, flint, hematite, jet, mica, moonstone, obsidian and tiger eye Dreams: amethyst and azurite. Friendship: chrysoprase, pink tourmaline and turquoise Gardening: agate, jade, malachite and brown zircon Happiness: amethyst, chrysoprase and yellow zircon Healing and Health: agate, amber, amethyst, aventurine, azurite, bloodstone, calcite, carnelian, cat's eye, celestite, chrysoprase, coral, quartz, diamond, flint, garnet, hematite, jade, jasper, jet, lapis lazuli, peridot, petrified wood, sapphire, sodalite, staurolite, sugilite, sulfur, sunstone, topaz, turquoise and red zircon. Love: agate, alexandrite, amber, amethyst, beryl, calcite, chrysocolla, emerald, jade, lapis lazuli, lepidolite, malachite, moonstone, olivine, pearl, rhodocrosite, sapphire, shard topaz, pink tourmaline and turquoise Money, wealth and prosperity: aventurine, bloodstone, calcite, cat's eye, chrysoprase, coal, emerald, jade, mother-of-pearl, olvine, opal, pearl, peridot, ruby, salt, sapphire, spinel, staurolite, tiger eye, topaz, green tourmaline and brown, green or red zircon Purification: aquamarine and calcite Travel: chalcedony and orange zircon
Wisdom: chrysocolla, coral, jade, sodalite and sugilite. Pick the stones you feel most comfortable with. They can be used in spell work or carried on your person. I have found either way effective. You don't need to be rich and to buy emeralds, rubies or sapphires to use in spell work. You don't need to have the most expensive or largest stones to work with; in fact the ruby, emerald and sapphire I work with are not polished or cut. I think the most I paid for them was a few dollars each. They all work wonderfully! One more stone I use regularly is rose quartz. It is terrific for healing, finding love and keeping the peace (all three of my children have one). It is a good stone for finding comfort and peace of mind. I keep extra rose quartz on hand to give to friends and family when they are in need.
Magickal Stones AMAZONITE Color: Turquoise sometimes with yellow, white or gray. Magical Properties: Eliminates aggravation, soothes worries and fears, assists in locating misplaced things, Supports self awareness and self love. AMETHYST Color: Deep purple to pale lavender. Magical Properties: Balances the energies of intellectual, emotional, and physical bodies. Brings stability, strength, invigoration, and peace. Can help to overcome alcoholism. AVENTURINE Color: Green Magical Properties: Enhances creativity, motivation, reinforces decisiveness, amplifies leadership. BLOODSTONE Color: Green with flecks of red Magical Properties: Intense Healing stone and Stone of courage. Brings harmony, and strength. Dispels bewilderment and obscure thought. HEMATITE Color: Gray/Black with a metallic luster. Magical Properties: Protects against negativity. Enhances mental capability. Provides a calming atmosphere. Stimulates desire for and attainment of, peace, self-control, and inner happiness. Attracts "kind love". Helps in Healing and grounding. HOWLITE Color: White with gray. Magical Properties: Calms communication, facilitates awareness and encourages emotional expression. Dispels criticalness and cold selfishness, bringing strength and innocence. Eliminates pain, stress and rage. JADE Color: Green Magical Properties: Known as a "dream stone". Improves the ability to remember dreams and assist in dream solving. Used to release suppressed emotions via the dream process.
JASPER Color: Range includes dark red. orange, yellow, tan, brown, green, gray and blue Magical Properties: Protection, Protects against negativity. Helpful when energy is low. Soothes nerves. LAPIS LAZULI Color: Deep blue Magical Properties: Stone of "total awareness", expands awareness and intellectual capability. Helps overcome depression, enhances serenity and self acceptance. Brings joy and success in relationships, protection and Healing. MALACHITE Color: Light to dark green Magical Properties: Facilitates insight to the basic disorders within the body, mind and spirit. Assists in changing situations. MOONSTONE Color: White to tan with a milky sheen Magical Properties: The energy is balancing, introspective and lunar. It is a stone for hoping and wishing. Alleviates emotional tension and enhances positive attributes of creativity and self expression. Stimulates confidence and composure. Brings calmness and awareness. Eliminates insomnia. Eases PMS and the change-of-life. Helps with dieting. QUARTZ Color: Clear Magical Properties: Used to amplify both body energy and thoughts. Brings the energy of the stars into the Soul. Provides connection between the physical dimension and the dimension of the mind. Protection, healing, psychism, and power. ROSE QUARTZ Color: Soft pink to golden white. Magical Properties: Stimulates love. Provides energy for healing emotional wounds. Heals burns and stops blistering from contact with heat. SNOWFLAKE OBSIDIAN Color: Black with white Magical Properties: "Stone of purity". Provides protection, grounding and peace. TIGER EYE -
Color: Range includes red, brown, gold, cream, black and blue. Magical Properties: Enhances psychic abilities. Helps to become more grounded. Helps eliminate "the blues" and bring brightness and optimism. Brings money, protection, courage, and energy. TURQUOISE Color: Greenish to sky blue Magical Properties: Spiritual attunement, healing and cleansing energy center and physical body and provides protection. Excellent anti-negativity stone (where the negativity is not within yourself).
Method for Infusing Crystals for Any Occasion Cleanse the crystal (running water for 20 min, or left out in sunlight or moonlight for a period of time) to remove any negative energy. Hold the crystal between your hands and concentrate on the feelings that you wish the crystal to retain. Do this for about 20-30 min or until you feel that you have drawn enough energy into the project. Project these feelings into the crystals. You should feel a faint hum from the crystal while you are doing this. When you are finished ground yourself to remove any excess energy that may remain afterwards. The crystal should now be charged with the energy that you wish.
On Pearls and Coral Pearl and coral have been mentioned in these lists as "stones" because they were anciently thought to be such. Our knowledge of them as products of living creatures leaves us with the ethical question of whether or not to use them in ritual. This must be a personal decision. Beach gathered coral and shells (mother of pearl is from shells) can be used without conflicting with the above statement because the creature has already died by the time the item was found. If you decide not to use them, just remember leather is also a product of a living creature.
Preparing Crystals for Magickal Use Dedication - Upon receiving a "new" crystal, a dedication is always recommended. This may be accomplished by holding the crystal while consciously "willing" that the crystal be used only in love, in light, and for good of all. Cleansing Here are a few methods for crystal cleansing.
Take the crystal to the sea, cleanse in sea water (allowing the water to "wash" over it), and energize in the sun. Smudge the crystal (with sweetgrass, cedar, sage, incense, etc.). This method has been used for centuries by Native Americans and Native African tribal cultures. Soak the crystal in sea salt for 7-24 hours, rinse with pure water, and energize in the sun. Soak the crystal in saltwater for a duration of from one to seven days; this method uses approximately three tablespoons of salt to a cup of water (water must cover stones) in a glass container with the water and crystals in a location which will receive sunlight. Soak the crystals in brown rice for twenty-four hours; the rice balances and centers the energy, removing the negativity, while dissipating and transforming the negative to the positive. (Upon completion of the "soak" the rice is purified and energized and is quite wonderful to eat).
Awakening Crystals can be awakened by: Impacting the crystal upon the energized sand of the ocean beaches and/or sand dunes. Sounding a meditative gong in proximity to the crystal (this method stimulates the activation of the resonance of the crystal). Gently sounding Tibetan prayer bells (or other bells) in proximity to the crystal (this method aligns the energy of the crystal structure so that it can be efficiently directed).
Charging Place the crystal on a large crystal cluster. Place the crystal in the center of a circle, where the circle is comprised of other crystals whose terminations are pointing toward the center. Place the crystal in sunlight and/or in the light of the moon; the days related to the summer and winter solstice. the vernal equinox, the autumnal equinox, the
full moon, and the new moon are more heavily charged. PrePre-Programming Prior to any specialized crystal programming, the following pre-programming is recommended: Program the crystal to receive Divine will so that the results will reflect actualization for the good of all. Program the crystal for protection in the light.
Programming Programming is the process of instructing the energies of the crystal in the method in which to use its qualities of transformation, stability, and attunement. Precise directions are required, or the response will be less than that which is intended. The act of holding the crystal and intending to use it for a specific purpose is the simplest form of programming. Another method, primarily relevant to the programming of thoughts, and universal energies which are inherent to the mineralogical formation, involves the following: Formulate a precise phrase which accurately describes the nature of the programming (i.e., other worldly communication, harmony, balance, love, special healing or protection for someone, etc.) Hold the crystal in the left hand (if left-handed hold the crystal in the right hand), relax for several minutes, initiate circular breathing, and center the consciousness. Consciously align the personal conscious awareness with the higher-self and/or other appropriate other-worldly beings. Ask for guidance, protection, and assistance in the programming process. Open the center of consciousness and allow receptivity to flow through to the inner being. Repeat the formulated phrase 20-30 times in succession while visualizing and feeling the desired effect of the program. (Be open to higher assistance during this process). As the phrase is repeated, and energy field will build and culminate in the energy pattern necessary to represent the desired program. While maintaining full awareness of the energy field, bring total awareness and consciousness to the area of the third-eye or the heart chakra. Place the crystal in front of the area of the third-eye or heart chakra and allow the self to feel the connection with it. Direct the energy field into the crystal for 30-60 seconds and allow the program to be transferred to within the crystal. Intuitive recognition will signal when the transmittal is complete. Detach consciousness from the crystal and allow the universal energies to act.
Quartz Crystal and Its Uses Quartz crystal is one of nature's miracles. Silicon dioxide (SiO2) in crystalline form possesses a quality known as peizoelectricity. When squeezed and released, there is created an oscillating frequency which recurs at a precise rate. It is this quality of oscillation that has made possible a great deal of modern technology. Quartz crystals are used in all telephone, radio, spacecraft guidance, satellite communications and computer systems. Simply speaking, the crystal is capable of receiving, sending and holding energy. It is uniquely a tool of communication, and as our age is an age of communication, it might, in fact, be called the "Age of Crystal". In psychic terms, quartz crystal expresses identical properties, being used as a psychic sender, receiver, and holder of various types of energy. The crystal is usually placed in the left hand for receiving, the right hand for sending, and either hand for holding. The mind is focused, as in any state of deep meditation, and mental energy is directed into or through the crystal. Quartz crystal has been used since ancient times and in nearly all human cultures as a psychic tool. Its particular focus of usefulness has been as an amplifier of energy in the work of psychic healing. Crystals have also been used as explorative tools, held while meditating, or placed beside the bed or under the pillow while sleeping. Many people report increased remembrance of dreams, a sharpening of inner vision, greater groundedness, and enhanced self-awareness by using crystals in this way. Crystals have traditionally been worn for any or all of the above mentioned reasons, but, perhaps the foremost reason is simply that of beauty. Perhaps no other stone so expresses not only the perfection of the mineral world and mother earth, but the potential perfection of human consciousness.
Sensing the Vibrations of Stones How do you know if a particular stone is right for you? Go with your gut. If the stone attract you and you feel good about it, most likely that stone is meant to work with you. If there’s “just something about it” that bothers you, find a different stone. You can also test a stone by placing it in your receptive hand (if you are right-handed, this would be your left hand, as your right hand is considered dominant. If you are lefthanded, then your receptive hand would be your right one). It doesn’t take long to feel the vibrations of any stone or gem, even if you have never done it before. Just close your eyes and push away all events of the day, then allow the stone to talk to you through touch. Is it hot? Does it tingle? These are usually good signs. How do you feel when holding the stone? Good feelings mean the stone is right for you; bad feelings tell you that you should choose a different stone.
Star Stones Greetings from the mineral world! In this article, I want to introduce you to the world of gemstones and metals used for adornment and healing since pre-history. Just as a guitar string will sympathetically vibrate when a tuning fork is held next to it, so does our body field become affected by crystalline structures held within its boundaries. Many of us have heard of the old crystal diode radio that operated without batteries, picking up radio signals through "sympathetic response" alone. Our bodies react similarly. As far as metals go, I'm sure you're aware of the popularity of gold throughout the centuries as a symbol of power and wealth. In its pure form (24k) it can be drawn out in a strand as thin as a human hair that could stretch for hundreds of feet without breaking; it conducts electricity without corrosion; and it has been used to color glass ruby red. Copper has been known for years as a healing metal, lately for arthritic ailments. It is believed to have been first discovered through the melting of copper containing ore such as malachite, a beautiful green gemstone. Silver could be considered a moon metal in balance to gold as a sun metal. It is a "cool" metal and works well with balancing, peaceful stones (i.e. the turquoise and silver jewelry of the Southwest). Platinum, considered by some to be the highest power metal above gold, silver and copper in that order, is a relatively new metal in that it has been worn only recently in comparison to gold or silver. Stones worn on different body areas alter the effects more precisely. Accepting that the left side of the body is receiving and the right side sending, it is worth while to decide what responses you desire from each stone you choose to wear before you have the adornment made. Here is a simple chart giving these reactions: Left
Hand
Right
Hand
Index
Direction
Index
Action
Middle
Creative Inspiration
Middle
Creativity
Third
Creative Impulse
Third
Creative Manifestation
Little
Change
Little
Change/Fortune
The thumbs have been left out, since they relate to a person's free will. Rings worn there could thus have a detrimental influence. Necklaces affect the personality, earrings discernment and perception. Bracelets affect your freedom of choice, thus gems of tranquility and protection should be worn on the wrists. Belt buckles affect the wearer's vital forces; turquoise, for instance, is a relaxing, balancing stone whereas carnelian (a translucent reddish stone) promotes protection and endurance. Generally, colors of stones can be categorized into certain influences: Yellow- action & openness Orange- energy control, balance Red- physical balance Violet- protection and spiritual attunement White- thought & idea creation, inspiration Blue- mind power Green- healing, harmonic The darker stones were not as popular for amulets and talismans.
Stones Stone
Uses
Agate
Eases stress and pain of a loss. Reduces anxiety
Amber
Fossils from pine tree resin, they add strength to magick and spells, attract love and increase beauty
Amethyst
Increases spiritual awareness, used in all workings for peace, love, happiness and protection, used in divination and psychic
Apace Tears
Protection, grounding, good luck and they may be used for divination
Aventurine
Increases mental powers, perception and creative insight, gambler’s stone
Beryl
Attracts deep romance and love
Bloodstone
Increase physical strength and courage, brings victory in the courtroom, used to banish, exorcise
Carnelian
Promotes self-confidence and peace, eases depression
Clear Quartz
Holding or increasing energy
Coral
Protects against the evil eye, all spells intended to harm the wearer, natural disasters and unfortunate occurrences
Diamond
Reconciling differences between two that have quarreled. This stone is said to symbolize peace, fidelity and opulence
Emerald
Precognition and the ability to see the future. It is said to nurture love and beauty and turns all negative spells back to the sender
Fluorite
Reduces emotional involvement, used to gain perspective, increase mental power
Garnet
Enhances strength and endurance, protection, healing, enhances self-esteem and encourages success in business
Hematite
Legal matters, victory, healing
Jasper
Can protect from pain and guard one’s independence. It is said to bring the wearer good fortune and protection from the controlling influences of others
Jade
Good luck, protection from disease or evil spirits. It is said to enhance one’s occult powers. It presents serenity and
Lapis Lazuli
Stimulates wisdom, truthfulness, psychic awareness, healing
Lepidolite
A calming stone, this is carried for peace, spirituality and to drive off negativity
Lodestone, Green
Draws money, employment, strengthens loyalty, used in bindings
Lodestone, Red
Draws love, friendship, strengthens loyalty, used in bindings
Malachite
Draws money and protection, guards the wearer from danger
Moonstone
Draws love, hope and protection, promotes unselfishness and helps settle disputes, induces prophetic dreams
Obsidian
Used for grounding and centering, divination, and increasing spirituality
Opal
Good luck and extra mental powers
Petrified Wood
Good for past life work, nervous conditions and grounding
Rose Quartz
Draws love and happiness. Helps heal a broken heart
Ruby
Qualities of power, loyalty and courage
Sapphire
Radiate gentleness and peace. It is said that this stone helps bring Justice and truth to light
Sardonyx
It is said to strengthen the wits of its wearer and imports warmth and precision
Sodalite
Used for meditation, brings wisdom and calms inner conflict
Tiger’s Eye
Draws wealth and money, protects travelers, increases clarity of thought
Topaz
Give protection to warriors, has the qualities to put demons to flight, and vanquishes the evil spells of sorcerers. Can be used for divining purposes
Turquoise
Believed to bring love and courage. It is also said to be a protector against violence in thought and deed. Also good for reducing bodily and mental tensions
Zircon
Attracts fame and fortune. It is considered to be a wishing stone. It is also a protector against accidents or natural disasters
Stones and Their Uses Astral Projection Crystal, Quartz, Tourmalated Opal
Beauty Amber Cat's-eye Jasper Opal Zircon, Orange
Business Success Bloodstone Malachite Tourmaline, Green Zircon, Yellow
Centering Calcite Zircon, Brown
Courage Agate Amethyst Aquamarine Bloodstone Carnelian Diamond Lapis Lazuli Sard Sardonyx Tiger's-eye Tourmaline, Red Turquoise
Defensive Magic Lava Onyx
Sapphire
Dreams Amethyst Azurite
Eloquence Carnelian Celestite Sardonyx
Friendship Chrysoprase Tourmaline, Pink Turquoise
Gambling Gambling Amazonite Adventurine Cat's-eye
Gardening Agate Jade Malachite Zircon, Brown
Grounding Hematite Kunzite Moonstone Obsidian Salt Tourmaline, Black
Happiness Amethyst Chrysoprase Zircon, Yellow
Healing/Health
Agate Amber Amethyst Adventurine Azurite Bloodstone Calcite Carnelian Cat's-eye Celesite Chrysoprase Coral Crystal, Quartz Diamond Flint Garnet Hematite Holy Stones Jade Jasper Jet Lapis Lazuli Peridot Petrified Wood Sapphire Sodalite Staurolite Sugilite Sulfur Sunstone Topaz Turquoise Zircon, Red
Longevity Agate Fossils Jade Petrified Wood
Love
Agate Alexandrite Amber Amethyst Beryl Calcite Chrysocolla Emerald Jade Lapis Lazuli Lepidolite Malachite Moonstone Olivine Pearl Rhodocrosite Sapphire Sard Topaz Tourmaline, Pink Turquoise
Luck Alexandrite Amber Apache Tear Adventurine Chalcedony Chrysoprase Cross Stone Jet Lepidolite Olivine Opal Pearl Sardonyx Tiger's-eye Turquoise
Magical Power Power Bloodstone
Crystal, Quartz Malachite Opal Ruby
Meditation Geodes Sapphire Sodalite
Mental Power Power Adventurine Emerald Florite Sphene Zircon
Money/Wealth/Prosperity/Riches Adventurine Bloodstone Calcite Cat's-eye Chrtsoprase coal Emerald Jade Mother-of-pearl Olivine Opal Pearl Peridot Ruby Salt Sapphire Spinel Staurolite Tiger's-eye Topaz Tourmaline, Green Zircon, Brown, Green, Red
Nightmares Chalcedony Citrine Holy Stones Jet Lepidolite Ruby
Peace Amethyst Aquamarine Adventurine Calcite Carnelian Chalcedony Chrysocolla Coral Diamond Kunzite Lepidolite Malachite Obsidian Rhodocrosite Rhodonite Sapphire Sardonyx Tourmaline, Blue
Physical Physical Energy Beryl Calcite Rhodocrosite Selenite Spinel Sunstone Tiger's-eye Tourmaline, Red Zircon, Red
Physical Strength Agate
Amber Beryl Bloodstone Diamond Garnet
Protection Agate Alum Amber Apache Tear Asbestos Calcite Carnelian Cat's-eye Chalcedony Chrysoprase Citrine Coral Crystal Quartz Diamond Emerald Flint Fossils Garnet Holy Stones Jade Jasper Jet Lapis Lazuli Lava Lepidolite Malachite Marble Mica Moonstone Mother-of-pearl Obsidian Olivine Onyx Pearl
Peridot Petrified Wood Pumice Ruby Salt Sard Sardonyx Serpentine Staurolite Sulfur Sunstone Tiger's-eye Topaz Tourmaline, Black Tourmaline, Red Turquoise Zircon, Clear Zircon, Red
Psychism Amethyst Aquamarine Azurite Beryl Citrine Crystal, Quartz Emerald Holy Stones Lapis Lazuli
Purification Aquamarine Calcite Salt
Reconciliation Diamond Selenite
Sexual Energy Carnelian
Sunstone Zircon, Yellow
Sleep Moonstone Peridot Tourmaline, Blue
Spirituality Calcite Diamond Lepidolite Sphene Sugilite
Success Success Amazonite Chrysoprase Marble
Travel Chalcedony Zircon, orange
Wisdom Chrysocolla Coral Jade Sodalite Sugilite
Stones etc. With the resurgence of a desire to return to a simpler and more natural way of life there has been a great interest in also getting back to a more natural way of healing ourselves. The 60's saw a real push to return to nature, while the 70's was more the plastic decade (plastic furniture, plastic clothing and lots of flashing neon). In the 80's we were inundated with technological advances that were beyond what our forefathers could ever have imagined. The 90's seems like a strange mixture of the past three decades; we have nightclubs filled with flashing neon, computers in almost every home and office and yet we see more people seeking out the serenity of nature, wearing clothes made of natural fibers like cotton and silk, naturopathic medicine, foods without all the additives that we thought were necessary and a more natural way to maintain good health. We car coming to the realization that we can do a lot to aid in the healing of our own bodies and minds. Along with all this there is now almost a reverence for the "Old Ways". We are using a lot more herbs to feel better and accept that we are more a part of nature then we ever realized before. This is evidenced today by the amazing number of people who are buying and using different stones and crystals in their daily life. There are as many reasons to buy and wear stones as there are people in this world. Crystals and gem stones have been in use for centuries. They are everywhere in history and mythology. They adorn the crowns of royalty, the swords of warriors, the garments of the aristocracy and the bodies of almost everyone. Certain properties have been associated with different stones (protection, wealth, healing, etc.) Each stone or crystal sends out vibrations at different frequencies which are in turn received and processed by different centers in our brains and bodies. Stones and crystals are not, by any means, meant to replace medical advice or treatment. If you are not comfortable with a conventional doctor, try seeing a Naturopath, but if there is a serious medical problem please seek out competent medical care. During the course of these articles there will be some references to Chakras, so I will give you a very basic outline of where they are, what organs they correspond with, and their principle aspects regarding mental and spiritual development. Different stones vibrate at different frequencies and these in turn activate the different areas of the body, which in turn activate or stimulate different organs and glands. This can be very beneficial for healing. There are 7 main "receptive" centers in our bodies called Chakras. This is a very short and condensed description of the Chakras, their locations and what aspects of life each one deals with:
Nu
Name
Location
Aspect
1st
(Root) Chakra
Adrenals
Grounding to earth energy, survival located in the genital area
2nd
(Navel) Chakra
Gonads
Sexual located two inches below the navel
3rd
(Solar Plexus) Chakra
Spleen
Will or personal power located slightly above the navel
4th
(Heart) Charka
Thymus
Love and emotional located in the center of the chest
5th
(Throat) Chakra
Thyroid
Communication centered in the throat
6th
(Brow or 3rd eye) Chakra
Pituitary
Intuition and communication located in forehead about one inch above the eyes
7th
(Crown) Chakra
Pineal
Spiritual located at the top of the head. The combined interaction of the pineal and pituitary glands activates the 3rd eye
The following are some terms that I use fairly often that are not commonly used in most people's everyday lives. Aura – A low energy field that surrounds the body. It gives off a dim glow that is often a single color from the spectrum. This field is not visible to the average person but some of it's effects can be recorded with Kirillian photography. Balance – the evening out of the positive and the negative forces within ourselves; the balancing of the physical and the spiritual aspects of our existence; keeping your perspective and not letting one thing take over and control your energy expenditure. Cleansing – Ridding your crystal of unwanted energy; should always be done when you 1st buy it. Centering – Developing a sense of security; the ability to feel comfortable about people and situations that surround you; getting in touch with your origins rooted deeply in the earth; attuning yourself with the forces of nature.
Talisman – Something worn or carried (usually hand crafted piece of jewelry, i.e. ring, bracelet or pendant) to ward off negative influences or to attract positive influences. Often called a "Good Luck Charm". We will start out with the most commonly work and used stone; the Quartz Crystal. Most shops carry them in one form or another……they are sold as pendants, earrings, rings, carved figures, spheres and key-chains. I have seen them mounted on letter openers, bookmarks and window hangings. They can be found raw or polished and shaped; singly or in clusters; large or small. Prices range from $.50 to $2500.00 or more. Because of the popularity of crystals today, most of them are drastically overpriced. They are sold as "Personal Power Crystals" at grossly inflated prices, to cash in on the sudden popularity of these natural formations. I, myself, refuse to pay more then about $10.00 for a large Quartz crystal. The best place to buy your stones is at a reliable lapidary shop. Raw or unpolished Quartz crystals are usually priced at around $.50 for small ones and about $1.50 to $5.00 to medium to fairly large ones. These are perfect for caging and wearing as pendants. You can purchase Quartz clusters in varying sizes anywhere from $4.00 to $25.00. There are wonderful as decorations around the house or for using as a focal point for meditation. Buying a crystal isn't as difficult as many would have you believe. It does not have to be a mystical experience. When you get to the shop where you intend to purchase your Quartz crystal, wander around and get the feel of the place. You should feel relaxed in there and not feel pressured to buy something you don't want or need or cannot afford. First decide on the size of the crystal that you need and for what purpose it will be used; then pick out about 10-12 that meet your criteria. Take each one in your hand and turn it over a few times, getting the feel of it. You will find that one or two seem to feel "right" in your hands. Sometimes one will catch your eye and you will feel that you must have it. Go with your instincts. If it feels comfortable to you then by all means purchase it. It will be the right one for your purpose at that time. There are so many different types of Quartz that it would take a whole book just to describe them, but I just want to go into the most commonly used ones. The most common is the Clear Quartz. It is a wonderful general use stone. Wearing a clear Quartz will help keep you balanced and provides and excellent grounding effect and a link with the oneness of nature. It is a good focus for meditation and aids in our physical and emotional well-being. Stimulate the 7th Chakra.
Rose Quartz is an excellent choice for use in balancing the emotions. It helps the mind get rid of negative influences and uncomfortable memories. It is wonderful for lonely people and children. When feeling really stressed out it is soothing to run a warm bath and soak in the tub with a piece of Rose Quartz in the water. Stimulates the 4th Chakra. Smokey Quartz, while not that prevalent, has its won uses. It is good for grounding energy for successful action and is best used in brining white light down to the base of the spine. It increases your understanding of nature, neutralizes negative influences and is very useful to bring about gradual change. Stimulates the 1st Chakra. Carnelian, a type of Quartz, comes in a variety of colors ranging from red to orange and, in some cases, even to dark brown. It soothes depression and supports mental balance, reduces negativity and nightmares. It improves the sense of touch and may help some with asthma. It stimulates the 2nd Chakra. Amazonite is a pale turquoise colored stone (mineral). It is very soothing to the brain and nervous system. It stimulates your natural intuition and aids in finding the most effective method of expression. It enhances masculine qualities and is an excellent stone for anyone involved in the Arts. It stimulates the 5th Chakra. Amber is composed of fossilized resin formed millions of years ago from the sap of trees. It may contain mummified insects or plant matter which only strengthens its ability as a grounding stone. Amber eases stress and strengthens the memory and helps the body by absorbing negative energy. Because of this it should be cleansed regularly with water and an air bath. Stimulates the 2nd Chakra. COMMON BERYL can be either white, gray or pale blue and is opaque. It helps to overcome stress and strengthens mental balance giving the wearer a good grounding, and can also be sued to aid in lower digestive track disorders. Stimulates the 1st Chakra. DIAMOND clears the crown Chakra of both mental and physical blockages. It is a great aid to further developing your spirituality as well as guarding against envy and relieving insecurity. It is also wonderful for dispelling distress and increasing selfesteem and clarity of thought. Stimulates the 7th Chakra. LAPIS LAZULI is a beautiful deep blue stone, sometimes with flecks of pyrite running through it. It improves and eases stress, and provides mental calming while
providing strengthening of the will. Lapis should be worn as close to the throat as possible but can be successfully carries in a stone pouch. Stimulates the 6th Chakra. ROSE QUARTZ is fantastic for keeping you in a mentally relaxed state which always aids the learning process. It increases confidence and heightens personal expression, creativity and comfort. Stimulates the 4th Chakra. OBSIDIAN wards off negativity and protects the wearer from becoming over sensitive. It helps you let go of the old ways and feelings in order to make room for new experiences and emotion. Stimulates the 1st Chakra. RUBY increases flexibility, vitality and develops leadership skills by reinforcing self confidence. It strengthens the heart (emotionally) and focuses the ability to love. The deep red color of the Ruby provides an energy boost and increases personal courage. It is a wonderful stabilizer both emotionally and physically. Stimulates the 1st Chakra. CHALCEDONY increases both mental clarity and balance. It heightens dreams, soothes depression, helps to dispel nightmares and brings about a general feeling of joy and happiness. Chalcedony also brings out the maternal instinct and is helpful in dealing with disturbances regarding ones sexuality that are creating conflict within oneself. Stimulates the 4th Chakra. CORAL is wonderful for providing a good balance between the mental and physical selves and attuning oneself with the earths energy. It aids in banishing nightmares, easing depression and developing the imagination. Stimulates the 1st, 7th and higher Chakras. HEMATITE is one of the best stones for seeing yourself as you really are. It is extremely beneficial in developing self-esteem and knowledge and understanding of your inner self. It is a great stone for people who are just learning to live with themselves (either on their own for the first time or as the result of a relationship ending). Stimulates the 7th and higher Chakras. MOSS AGATE is one of the better stones for maintaining emotional and mental balance. It creates a feeling of total harmony with yourself and your surroundings. The green streaks in it are found to form a link between nature and your subconscious. Stimulates the 4th Chakra. AMAZONITE activates thought energies for completely balanced expression. It calms the brain and helps filter information and combine it with natural intuition.
Stimulates the 5th Chakra. JADE comes in many different colors but is commonly found in various shades of green. It brings the wearer peace and is generally calming. It projects universal love and intensifies your expressive ability. Stimulates primarily the 4th-6th Chakras. TOPAZ can be found in yellowish-orange, green, blue and brown. They all aid in soothing the digestive system and help the body assimilate nutrients and energy. As well, it works on the direct will center of the brain and this facilitates the intuitive ability of correct action. Topaz assists in the development of problem solving abilities and is used widely by those involved in the arts and sciences. Wearing a topaz ring or pendant will keep you feeling relaxed and at peace with yourself. Stimulates the 3rd and 7th Chakras.
Stones of the God Generally, all orange and red stones; stones related to the Sun and Mars; Fire and Airruled stones, such as carnelian, ruby, garnet, orange calcite, diamond, tiger's eye, topaz, sunstone, bloodstone and tourmaline. Stones which are related to specific deities follow. Aesculapius: agate Apollo: sapphire Bacchus: amethyst Cupid: opal Dionysus: amethyst Mars: onyx, sardonyx Neptune: beryl Odin: holed stone Poseidon: beryl, pearl, aquamarine Ra: tiger's eye Tezcatlipoca: obsidian
Stones of the Goddess In general, all pink, green and blue stones; those related to the Moon or Venus; Water and Earth-ruled stones, such as peridot, emerald, pink tourmaline, rose quartz, blue quartz, aquamarine, beryl, kunzite and turquoise. Stones which are related to specific deities follow. Aphrodite: salt Ceres: emerald Coatlicue: Jade Cybele: jet Diana: amethyst, moonstone, pearl Freya: pearl The Great Mother: amber, coral, geodes, holed stones Hathor: turquoise Isis: coral, emerald, lapis lazuli, moonstone, pearl Kwan Yin: jade Lakshmi: pearl Maat: jade Mara: beryl, aquamarine Nuit: lapis lazuli Pele: lava, obsidian, peridot, olivine, pumice Selene: moonstone, selenite Tiamat: beryl Venus: emerald, lapis lazuli, pearl
The 4 Directions Energy Layout You need four large quartz crystals. This layout is used for meditations and for 'charging' objects. First, locate the true directions of the North, South, East and West (using a compass if necessary). Place one crystal representing north, one crystal representing south, one crystal representing east and one crystal representing the west. The single-terminated ends of each quartz crystal should be pointing towards the center. Sit in the center of the four quartz crystals. Relax and feel all your stress and tension evaporating away from your body. Sit in this crystal energy layout for between 15-20 minutes. If you feel it appropriate you might like to hold a crystal cluster in your hands. Sit in the direction you feel guided to face. Many people like to sit facing the East. If you decide to lie down in this energy pattern, you should have your head facing North. Your feet should face South. This flows with the polarities of the earth. You can 'charge' crystals, water or other objects within this energy pattern. If you place objects for charging inside a pyramid which is itself within the four direction layout the whole process will be greatly amplified.
The Care and Feeding of Crystals Crystals have been in the lime-light ever since celebrities such as Shirley Mcleane and Cher have come out of the closet and admitted they were "New-Agers". However, along with this public scrutiny, has also been a whole bunch of misconceptions. The most common of which is that a person just wears a crystal like jewelry or carries it and it works like some kind of instant stage-magic or prestidigitation. This, of course, is not the case. To get the full effect of "Crystal Power" in your life means, as with so much else, that you must put into it what you take out of it. So here are a few simple guidelines for those of you who plan on taking this subject seriously. 1. Selecting your Crystal To select a Crystal is not all that much different from selecting a pet or a work of art. When you go into the store to purchase your crystal - or any other stone used in healing or Psychic work - just pick the one that "calls" to you. Handle the various stones and place them, one by one, in your receptive hand, (the one that is not your dominant hand; if you are right-handed or ambidextrous, your receptive hand is your left. If you are completely left-handed your receptive hand is your right.) The stone that is right for for you you will "pull" you to it. This may not be the stone that looks the clearest or the most impressive, either. Our societies materialistic values and our conditioning to accept them must not enter into our decision, which is very hard for most of us at first. Our first tendency is to judge the stone -as we always judge ourselves and everything else in a constant stream of thoughts- by what we have been conditioned to believe is "good" or "bad". If the piece you are choosing is for a specific purpose; i.e. for healing, or to enhance your psychic abilities, or for meditation; it will help if you keep that purpose in mind while you are selecting the stone. An interesting phenomena often happens to people who are just going into the gem and mineral healing or psychic work. Most people start off with clear quartz, because it has the most applications. They go into a store or a gem show to purchase a clear quartz and find themselves drawn to all kinds of other "rocks" (as the collectors call them) too. Many times they bring a bag of various mineral specimens home with them. Later they look up the stones in one of the many reference books on this subject, only to find the stones they were drawn to are exactly the ones they need to deal with issues or illnesses that they need to work on. The very first thing you need to do when you first get a crystal is to "clear it" from the imbalanced energies of anyone else who has touched it. Crystals "work" because of their piezoelectrical field. Researchers in Kirlian photography and other subjects have
long shown us that the body is surrounded by a field of electromagnetic energies, which psychics call the aura. aura People who have studied this subject tell us that Crystals help us by attuning their piezoelectrical charge to the charge of our auras. So we must first remove the charges from the stone that come from other's handling of it. This is done by leaving the stone in sea-salt (available at almost any health-food store) for 3 days. The only time you will have to use this technique - which is drastic - to cleanse the stone is when you first buy it. The reason I say the technique is drastic is because it erases all of your energy from the stone too, so the stone has to be rebonded. (explained later) This piezoelectrical effect of the stone is the same reason that quartz is useful in making computers, telephones, watches, and in other electronic devices. 2. The regular maintenance of your stone The regular care and maintenance of your stone is really quite simple. First of all a gentler method of clearing the piece should be used at least once a week and after any uses in either physical or inner (mental/emotional/spiritual) healing work. This can be done in several ways. First of all, you can run it under cool - no extremes of temperature please - water in your sink for several minutes, while visualizing (intensely imagining in vivid detail, from a meditative or extremely relaxed state) all imbalanced energies leaving it. You can also leave it in mugwort (an herb) for 2-3 days buried it in carefully. You can also place it in a flowerpot with an African violet plant, but you should know that if it has been used to heal any severe conditions, the plant will die. The stones should also be re-charged about once a month or after every use. For other stones, direct sunlight is not such a good idea as it can fade the colors. You can get the reflected energy of the sun by placing them in the moonlight during the waxing of the moon. (from one day after the new moon through the night of the full moon) They can also be charged by surrounding them in a circle of quartz points that have been charged by the sun, with the points of the crystals facing inward toward the stones being charged. Another method is to purchase an amethyst or quartz cluster and place the stones on it. A cluster is a specimen with several individual crystals on it. Oh, and if you charge the stone by a circle of crystals, be sure they have been cleared and charged themselves before using them to charge anything else. The circle should consist of at least four points, but eight is best. These stones used for charging do not have to be large at all. 3. Using your stones Stones are tools in our psychic work and, as in any other object used, work by focusing the mind's powers. To get the best use out of them, more than just wearing them or carrying them is required. They should be used from a state of meditation, while visualizing the goals we wish to accomplish with them - such as healing, increased Psychic perception, etc. A good way to do this for to help you focus and a
self-hypnosis tape that relates to your goals and use it. And if you are using the crystals in healing, be aware that they are not meant to replace the care of a competent health professional - but many people find them a useful adjunct to it.
The Healing Properties of Gemstones Although, quite obviously, no guarantee of any permanent cure or even improvement can ever be given, there have been many occasions when the stones referred to in this text file have considerably helped to bring about a positive improvement in many different diseases and health conditions. As the former director of The Crystal Research Foundation and currently as the Director of CRYSTAL 2000, over the years I have been personally responsible for sending out hundreds of gemstones - the vast majority in the form of gemstone pendants - to many people throughout the World. From some of the letters which I have received in reply I do know that many of these gemstones have had a positive effect upon the recipients! From my own personal experience - and in talking with hundreds of people who have successfully received healing from their gemstones - I have found that the most effective way to use any gemstone for healing purposes is to wear it as close to the skin as possible. Some ladies seem to 'hide' their gemstones within the deep inner recesses of their bras but the vast majority of people prefer to wear their chosen gemstone around their neck on a silver or gold plated chain. In addition to the healing energies of the gemstone being able to penetrate the subtle body more easily, the gemstone pendant is a beautiful piece of jewelry - and is always aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Remember - a stone of beauty is a joy forever! Gemstones may, if so desired, be held in the hand whilst you are watching television during the evening, or whilst you are reading a favorite book or magazine. You may also place your gemstone under your pillow at night whilst you are asleep; thus allowing the energies of the stone to gently penetrate your subtle body throughout the course of the night. The healing - and therapeutic - power of crystals and gemstones has even reached boardroom level! In recent natural health exhibitions, for example, I have sold some fairly large
amethyst clusters to Managing Directors, Sales Directors etc. who have acquired these big clusters to place on their office desks - or within their boardroom! Amethyst or quartz crystal clusters are now the 'in' executive toy. Certain stones can help you to develop your spiritual abilities and gifts. Use an amethyst for developing your intuitive awareness; a lapis lazuli for acquiring wisdom and truth; a moonstone for obtaining humanitarian love and sensitivity. Use your gemstones wisely in the pursuit of all your ambitions and needs. Be aware, however, that your gemstones can never become miracle workers. They need your loving care and attention, your mental attunement with their unique properties and energies, before they are able to truly help you! In my first book, 'The Healing Crystal' (Cassells, 8.95), I included 72 gemstones under the heading 'The Healing Properties of Gemstones' Since writing my previous book, however, my personal research and experience has expanded my own knowledge and understanding and therefore I have now added a considerable number of 'additional' stones to this list. ABALONE A stone for strengthening the muscular tissue, especially around the heart. Very good in the treatment of spinal degeneration diseases. AGATE Semi-precious stone, the Agate is said to improve natural vitality and energy and to increase the self-confidence of the person using it. It is believed to be of special benefit to athletes and to those taking any kind of examination or test - or anyone else who has to call upon instant bursts of energy whether mental or physical. Balances the emotions and calms the body, mind and feelings. General healing, reduces fever, hardens tender gums, gives courage and banishes fear, also assists the wearer to express thoughts into spoken words. Helps to develop powers of eloquence. Stone of health and good fortune. ALBITE A stone which strengthens the lungs, spleen and thymus.
ALEXANDRITE ALEXANDRITE Helps the nervous system, spleen, pancreas and testicles. May be used to amplify color therapy. AMAZONITE Generally used to help soothe the nervous system and to give some relief to those who are suffering from emotional disturbances. Also helps with one's metabolism and growth. Useful when trying to express oneself more clearly. Regulates and improves thinking abilities. AMBER Although it may look like one, Amber is not really a stone but the yellow-brown fossilized resin of trees. It is claimed that Amber is used to best effect by those who suffer from throat infections, those who have bronchial disorders or those who are prone to asthma or convulsions, also rheumatism, intestinal disorders, earache, bladder trouble, nerves or bone-marrow deficiencies. Calming, can absorb negative energy and helps the body to heal itself. Used for making and breaking spells. Helps with depression and suicidal tendencies. AMETHYST A purple-colored quartz used as a semi-precious stone; the Amethyst is known as a spiritual stone and is used for general healing and for meditation. It is said that sleeping with a piece of amethyst beneath one's pillow promotes intuitive dreams and inspired thought. Many healers also consider it useful in the relief of insomnia and to bring serenity in times of grief. The Amethyst clears, purifies and helps with any addictions or stress or tension.
Also protects against blood disease, toxic effects of substance use, acne, neuralgia and fits. Soothes and calms the mind, raises the spirit, rebalances and increases intuitive awareness, protects from negative vibrations. It is a very good idea to have an Amethyst cluster in your room because of the cleansing and energizing properties associated with it. Traditionally believed to protect from drunkenness. ANHYDRITE This stone strengthens the kidneys and ovaries. APACHE TEAR Used in 'grounding' one's energies. Also helps soul reflection. APATITE Strengthens muscle tissue, aids in coordinating basic motor responses. Assists people suffering from stuttering and used in the treatment of hypertension. AQUAAQUA-AURA Improves heart, lungs, throat, and thymus. Good for people suffering from emotional traumas. Aids release of inner emotional tension from deep within the body. Helps meditation. AQUAMARINE Bluish-green transparent Beryl; the Aquamarine is supposed to be most useful when dealing with the problems of the eyes, liver, throat, stomach, nerves, and glands. Relieves toothache, improves sight. Preserves innocence. Quickens intellect, increases self-knowledge. It is also reputed to promote clear and logical thinking and for that reason is often carried as a 'good luck' charm by those who are taking examinations or being interviewed for a job.
Brings inspiration and new ideas. ATACAMITE This stone strengthens the genitals, thyroid and the nervous system. Used in the treatment of venereal diseases, including herpes. AURICALCITE Similar to Smithsonite. AVENTURINE AVENTURINE Aventurine is said to be useful in relieving migraine and in soothing the eyes. A traditional method of using this stone is to leave it in water overnight and to use the water the following day to bathe eyes. Aventurine water - made in the same way can also be used for bathing irritations of the skin. Aventurine is a soother and helps relax one for a better night's sleep! It also relieves tension and shock. Improves vitality, equalizes blood pressure. Encourages creativity, gives the wearer courage, independence, calmness and serenity. Gives adventure and luck in love and sport. AZURITE A natural blue copper carbonate. The Azurite is said to be an aid to psychic development and is a very powerful stone. Also aids meditation. Relates to penetrating through your deepest fear in the subconscious. It is used as a general healing stone. Relieves arthritis and joint disabilities. Reduces hip joint pain. BERYL
Helps heart problems, liver trouble, mouth, stomach and throat infections. Improves intellect, strengthens will-power, guards against stupidity and mental disorders. BLOODSTONE Deep-green precious stone flecked with red; it is believed that the Bloodstone will help to overcome depression and melancholia - especially if it is worn by the sufferer. It is also said to help those who suffer from psychosomatic illness and pains which have an emotional rather than a physical cause. Bloodstone is also a purifier of the blood and a general detoxification of organs, particularly the liver, kidneys and spleen. It helps to allow light into the body. Provides vitality, strengthens idealism and the will to do good - especially for charity. Increases one's talent, stimulates the kundalini and balances all of the chakras. BLUEBLUE-LACE AGATE Blue-lace agate is a very calming stone. It is helpful for freely expressing oneself and how one feels and thinks. Provides cool and soothing energy which is good for neutralizing red energies such as anger, infections, inflammations, fevers etc. Helps to open the throat chakra. BLUE QUARTZ Helps improve heart, lungs, throat and thymus. Good for people suffering from emotional traumas. Aids the release of inner emotional tension from deep within the body. BOJI STONE Has general healing qualities and assists tissue regeneration. Strengthens all the chakras and meridians.
CALCITE (gold) Carries the golden healing ray. Gives comfort, helps cheer depression. Good for most of what ails you! CALCITE (green) Helps kidneys, spleen and the pancreas. Removes toxins from the body and alleviates mental fear. Aids mental clarity, soothes anxiety, calms turbulent energies. Expands awareness, aids intuition, links parallel realities. Good when undertaking mental change. CALCITE CALCITE (orange) Helps gall bladder, improves physical energy, also expands awareness etc as above. CALCITE (optical) Improves eyesight. Brings spiritual understanding into challenging circumstances and situations. Helps when doing regression. CARNELIAN Semi-precious stone, a reddish variety of chalcedony. This stone is useful for understanding one's rhythms and cycles and it is said that if it is worn in a pouch around the neck by a women during menstrual periods - it will help to ease the stomach cramps felt at that time. Strengthens voice; helps rheumatism and arthritis, depression, neuralgia; aids the sense of touch. Used for infertility and impotence. Alleviates blood poisoning, fever, infection and nose bleeds. Helps in the treatment of sores, spasms and wounds. Protects from evil, elevates the spirits, grounds energies thus assisting concentration and mental focus by clearing the mind and focusing one's thoughts. Helps daydreamers and those who are absent-minded. CELESTITE Helps to ease tension, opens the mind and develops awareness.
Cools the overactive mind, helps relaxes muscles. Elevates consciousness. Promotes peaceful co-existence and harmonious interaction with other aspects of creation. CHALCEDONY CHALCEDONY Improves bone-marrow, spleen, red corpuscles and heart tissue. Stimulates optimism and enhances one's spiritual and artistic creativity. CHALCOPYRITE (peacock) Helps cheer those with constant worries. Also improves prosperity consciousness. CHAROITE Dissolves fear including fear of fear itself! Will help the fear rise to the surface so that it may be faced - and dealt with. CHRYSOCOLLA Relieves nervous tension, emotional congestion, ulcer or stomach problems. Brings balance, cleanses all negativity, brings inner peace and contentment. CHRYSOLITE CHRYSOLITE Strengthens the appendix. Alleviates general toxemia and viral conditions. CHRYSOPRASE Improves prostate gland, testicles, fallopian tubes and ovaries. Increases fertility. CITRINE Yellow variety of quartz. It is claimed that the citrine is able to help those who feel that they have misplaced their path in life and to give them a new sense of direction and rebuild the structure of their earthly existence.
It helps to control the emotions and works with relationships and self-knowledge. It attracts self-worth, dissolves emotional blocks and induces dreams. It is also said to be beneficial to those people suffering from poor circulation and to strengthen the immune system, tissue regeneration, eases toxic conditions particularly in the endocrine and digestive systems. Helps with diabetes and depression. Activates mental powers and clarifies thought. Improves self-image bringing confidence into relationships and environment, improving the quality of one's life, sometimes bringing prosperity. Reduces harmful effect of electrical products. CONICALCITE Cheering stone, helpful with symbolic re-birth, helps strengthen new resolutions. CORAL Hard substance formed of skeletons of various marine polyps. Coral is said to promote general physical and mental well-being and to be of particular assistance to those suffering from anemia, bladder conditions, colic and whooping cough. In many parts of the world it is believed that coral can be used to ward off evil thoughts sent by ill-wishers. CROCODILITE CROCODILITE Used to help people who become over-preoccupied with their own personal limitations. DIAMOND Master healer. An extremely powerful stone in the removing of blockages and all emotional negativity. DIOPTASE An emerald green silicate of copper. General healer. Relieves mental stress, promotes abundance, relaxation, love and emotional expressiveness.
Heals the parts emotionally abandoned whilst experiencing heartache. Good for those that, through loss, fear to love again, helps heal the heart and helps one to be able to trust again. DOLOMITE Used to help people who lack resourcefulness and who have an acute fear of personal failure. EMERALD Bright green precious stone. Improves intellect and memory. Helps tired eyes and insomnia. Improves eloquence. Gives power to see into the future and grants success in business. Acts as emotional stabilizer. It is said to help release emotionally based trauma and to govern the awareness of emotions by others. It opens up the heart to love, peace and healing. FLUORITE Fluorspar - a natural calcium fluoride. Fluorite helps bring the spiritual into the material and quickens enlightenment. Helps heal holes in one's auras where energy is drained. Grounds, balances and focuses one's energies. Absorbs and alters negative and other energies. Opens the chakras. Aids physical and mental healing. Strengthens bone tissue, especially teeth enamel. Relieves dental disease, pneumonia, viral inflammation. GALENA Strengthens lungs, thyroid, and the nervous system. Protects against depression and skin diseases. Promotes self-confidence, pride and success. Improves imagination.
GARNET A dark red gem. The garnet is most often used as a general tonic for the whole system - physical, mental and emotional. It is regenerative and revitalizing, strengthening the blood and helping with anemia and circulatory problems. Protects against infection, depression and skin diseases. It brings into consciousness the physical powers and is particularly recommended for those who need to improve their self-respect and self-confidence, pride and success and to increase their courage when dealing with changes. Improves imagination. Assists in dreamwork and in past life recall. Increases determination, energy and courage. Attracts love, promotes bonding. GEM SILICA - CHRYSOPRASE Apple green variety of chalcedony. It reveals will-power and is useful for dealing with depression and loss of incentive. Feminine stone, ideal for menstrual pain and pre-menstrual tension. Helps after miscarriages, abortions, hysterectomies. Helps with birthing if held, worn or meditated upon during labor. Cools fevers, heals burns, calms nerves, helps thyroid imbalance, voice problems, neck/shoulder strain. Develops patience, kindness, tolerance, compassion, humility. Gives peace and serenity; emotional balance, eases sorrow and anger. Good for men who don't allow themselves to express their feelings or emotions. Excellent stone for meditation and can assist the development of clairvoyance. GROSSURALITE GROSSURALITE Used in the treatment of people who fear emotional hostility from everyone surrounding them.
HEMATITE Natural ferric oxide. Improves all blood disorders, helps coagulation. Reduces stressful effects of air travel, combats insomnia. Enhances astral projection, promotes balance, focus, convergence and concentration of energy. The hematite is a stone which it is said will help to increase courage and it is also claimed that it will strengthen the heart and is good for reducing a rapid pulse. HERDERITE This stone stimulates the pancreas and spleen. Helps to restore the balance in erratic emotional behavior. HERKIMER DIAMOND Releases stress and tension throughout the body, boosts the power of other crystals by being used to close the circuit, particularly effective with Boji stones. HOWLITE (magnetite) Stimulates endocrine system. Improves blood circulation. Helps in Meditation. IRON PYRITES A natural sulfide or iron. Aids digestive system of abdomen and upper intestinal tract. Eases anxiety, depression, frustration and false hopes. Strengthens astral body. Opens mind to new ideas, intellectually stimulating, links left and right hemispheres of brain facilitating communication between logic and emotion. Promotes analysis, creativity, psychic development, memory, channeling activities, strength of will. Pyrite is claimed to increase the oxygen supply in the blood, to strengthen the circulatory system in general and to be useful in clearing congested air passages.
IVORY Protects one's physical body from injury. JACINTH Promotes spiritual sight and understanding. Used in childbirth. Helps in the treatment of insomnia. JADE A pale green gemstone. Jade is said to be of help in relieving kidney complaints, bladder trouble and eye problems. Yellow jade is believed to aid a poor digestion. When worn as a piece of jewelry, jade is thought to provide protection from one's enemies and can be used to protect one on long journeys. Also to attract good luck, for wisdom, for long life and a peaceful death. Helps to control dream content or focus. In ancient China and ancient Egypt it was widely used as a talisman to attract good fortune, friendship and loyalty. JASPER Colored impure form of natural silica. Jasper is said to be both invigorating and stabilizing, bringing stillness to a troubled mind. It generates an even rhythmic pulse. It is also said to improve the sense of smell and to overcome depression. Red jasper is known to contain iron oxide which is used medically to control excessive bleeding and for this reason, it is claimed it can be useful in overcoming disorders of the blood. Also for digestion and stomach problems, biliousness and bladder trouble. Protects from witchcraft, soothes the nerves.
JET A very hard lustrous form of natural carbon. Prevents deep depression, quiets fears. Protects from violence and illness. Aids grieving. It is also used in healing to control and ease migraine and pain behind the eyes. KUNZITE Alleviates anemia, improves general tissue rejuvenation. Creates balance between heart and mind, clears emotional blockages. In meditation can balance negative emotional and troubled mental states. KYANITE Used in meridian points to stimulate flow of energy, or on chakra centers to clear blockages. Recalls past lives when placed on third eye. Augments channeling, altered states, vivid dreams, clear visualization, loyalty, honor and serenity. Kyanite blades can make incisions in the auric field. Also cut through layers of mental misconceptions and create new lines of energy for new thought. LAPIS LAZULI A brilliant blue mineral. The lapis lazuli was called by the ancient Egyptians 'The Stone of Heaven' and it is thought by many to be the stone upon which were carved the laws given to Moses. It is said that it has the power to prevent fits and epilepsy and to improve the eyesight. Helps heart and spleen, protects against strokes, helps depression. Helps acquire wisdom and truth. It is also a symbol of power and a mental and spiritual cleanser.
Assists one's psychic development and mental stability. Gives hope and self awareness and helps one to face one's shadow-self. It is the stone of friendship. Helps cut through superficialities to find inner truth. Aura cleanser. LARIMAR Soothes sore throats and tonsillitis. Helps express new ideas. Brings harmony between heart and mind. Good for schizophrenics. Transmutes anger, greed, frustration to peace; calms excess energies by rebalancing. LAZULITE Improves pineal glands and the liver. LAZURITE Stimulates visions. Can amplify thought- form. Also used for tissue rejuvenation. LEPIDOLITE Unifies mind and heart, heals whatever inhibits this mergence. Used in the treatment of schizophrenia. LEPIDOLITE LEPIDOLITE WITH RUBELLITE Good for introverted shy people who are unable to express love in external ways. LUVULITE (sugilite) Restores balance to pineal, pituitary and left and right brain hemispheres. Improves autism, dyslexia, epilepsy, physical coordination problems, visual problems, spiritual problems. MAGNETITE MAGNETITE Stimulates endocrine system. Improves blood circulation. Helps in meditation. MALACHITE A green copper carbonate. Malachite contains copper and it is claimed that it is helpful in the treatment of rheumatism and also in regularizing menstruation.
Used in the treatment of asthma, toothache. Improves eyesight. Raises one's spirits and increases hope, health and happiness. It attracts physical and material benefits and brings prosperity. It assists wise rule and helps remove mental blockages hindering spiritual growth. It relieves any congestion in the body and helps with confusion and lack or purpose and insecurity. MARCASITE Gentle physical strengthener. Makes one feel more able to cope with any problems and difficulties. MIMETITE Helps communication, grounds and insulates. MOLDAVITE Small glassy (translucent) greeny stone believed to be associated with meteorites. Eases epilepsy, brain imbalances and malfunctions and autism, particularly if brought on by excessive sensitivity. Assists conscious communication with star-seed sources and is a healing balm for the deep longing - and heartfelt yearning - of many people to "go home". Moldavite also helps one to understand one's true purpose in life. A stone for transformation. MOONSTONE Moonstone is an opalescent feldspar. It is claimed to promote long life and happiness and is said to attract friendship and loyalty towards the wearer. It acts as a mediator between mind and emotions and allows peace of mind and accessibility to one's inner self. Helps soothe and balance emotion. In healing terms, it is often used to reduce excess fluid in the body and to reduce the swelling caused by this fluid.
Used in women suffering from pre-menstrual tension. Gives inspiration, encourages personal attachments. Helps obtain humanitarian love, romance and sensitivity. MORGANITE This stone strengthens the larynx, lungs, thyroid and nervous system. MORION CRYST CRYSTAL AL A smoky quartz crystal, so dark as to be black instead of the more usual brown. Very good for grounding. MOSSMOSS-AGATE Moss agate is said to cleanse the emotional body and release anger and frustration. OBSIDIAN SNOWFLAKE A grounding stone - makes the user face up to responsibility. Dedicated to change, metamorphosis, purification, fulfillment, inner growth and introspection. Deflects negative energy. ONYX ONYX A variety of agate. The onyx is reputed to improve concentration and devotion. Perhaps it is for this reason that it is frequently to be found in rosaries. Helps hearing problems, heart trouble and ulcers. OPAL Helps lung conditions, increases assimilation of protein. Assists the control of one's temper and calms the nerves. Aids the development of one's psychic ability. Sometimes considered an unlucky stone, perhaps because it causes one's thoughts - good or bad - to rebound upon oneself! Above all, it is a stone of love, but if the lover be false its influence is reversed, and
the opal proves a sorry stone for faithless lovers. PEARL Promotes antibodies and fights infection. PERIDOT Peridot, as well as being recommended as a cure for insomnia, is said to aid the digestion and placate the nervous system. Improves bruised eyes. Can cleanse and heal hurt feelings, helps mend damaged relationships. Attracts occult powers to the user. Develops inner vision; the stone of the seer. Counteracts negativity and opens the mind. It acts like a tonic and heals the physical body and can be useful in reducing fever. Also used in treating emotional states such as anger or jealousy. PETRIFIED WOOD Restores physical energy. Helps hip and back problems. Aids past-life recall. QUARTZ CRYSTAL A natural crystalline silica. So many uses and properties that it needs a whole book to itself! The Quartz Crystal attracts the powers of light and energy and is said to be an excellent powerful general healer and dynamic working tool which works on all levels - strengthening, cleansing and protecting. Purifies air. Protects against harmful electrical vibrations. Assists the wearer to think intuitively. Amplifies and transmits subtle vibrations. The symbol of elemental wholeness, containing the four elements of creation. Assists development and integration of our entire being. Assists us to amplify, focus, direct, transmit and store energy.
Its greatest attribute is known to be its use as an aid to opening the psychic centers, enabling the ability to meditate at a deeper level and to free one's mind from the mundane and the trivia. It releases the higher consciousness and develops mystical and spiritual gifts. RHODOCHROSITE Prevents mental breakdowns, balances physical and emotional traumas. Improves eyesight, kidney, pancreas and spleen. Inspires forgiveness, heals emotional scars, attracts love. Helps one face reality and new situations. Assists integration of physical, mental and emotional fields. RHODONITE Restores physical energy (especially following trauma or shock). Strengthens inner ear and improves sense of hearing. Aids vitamin absorption. Increases language skills, raises self-esteem. Helps maintain loving state in every-day life by bolstering one's resolve not to give in without one having to be aggressive or non-loving. RHYOLITE Rejuvenates physical beauty. Helps increase self-expression and to speak with greater clarity. ROCK CRYSTAL Relieves diarrhea, dizziness, hemorrhage, kidney troubles, spasms, vertigo. Helps ease pain anywhere. ROSE QUARTZ This lovely stone is claimed to be one of the best stones to use in the treatment of migraines and headaches of all types. Calms emotions, helps suffering due to emotional trauma, heals wounds of neglect giving inner peace. It is also said to stimulate the imagination and the intellect and to open up the heart to inner peace, self love and self recognition.
It is a very healing stone for internal wounds, bitterness and sorrows. It promotes forgiveness, love and friendship. It makes one more receptive to beauty, hastens recovery and gladdens the heart. The Venus - or love - stone. RUBY A deep red transparent gemstone, a form of corundum. As well as aiding intuitive thinking, the ruby is believed to increase levels of energy and divine creativity. It is often used to alleviate disorders of the blood, such as anemia, poor circulation and menstrual problems. Also used in the treatment of rheumatism and arthritis. Improves fever, pain and spasms. Alleviates worries, lifts spirits, improves one's confidence, intuition, spiritual wisdom, energy and courage. Encourages self-nurturing in those with a poor self-image. RUTILATED RUTILATED QUARTZ Rutilated quartz is said to be of particular benefit to those who suffer from respiratory complaints of any form such as asthma, bronchitis etc. Increases tissue regeneration. Rebalances different levels of consciousness. Improves decisiveness, strength of will. SAPPHIRE Helps bleeding, insomnia and nervousness. Stone of friendship and love, attracts good influences. Gives the wearer devotion, faith, imagination and peace of mind.
SARDONYX SARDONYX SARDONYX Stimulates self-control and protection. SELENITE Selenite calms and clears troubled minds and is useful in personal meditation and visualization. Stabilizes one's emotions, bringing them under calm control. Natural environmental record keeper. Helps to clarify one's innermost thoughts and to expand one's mental powers. One of the most powerful healing stones! Used in past-life recall and in regression therapy. Can be used in any healing treatment but should only be used by a qualified crystal healing therapist who is able to handle and direct the powerful energies properly. SMITHSONITE SMITHSONITE Calms and clears, good to use in high anxiety situations. Helps after nervous breakdowns, relaxes over tense muscles, also good in childbirth. Neutralizes red energies. SMOKY QUARTZ Smoky quartz disperses negative patterns and vibrations, and transmits a high quantity of light. Good luck talisman. Helps protect soldiers on active service. Improves abdomen, kidneys, pancreas and the sexual organs. Increases energy fertility. Encourages survival instincts. Stimulates and purifies energy centers. Grounds and stabilizes energies, helps lift depression. Draws out and absorbs negative energies, replacing them with positive ones. SNOW QUARTZ Strengthens immune system. A softer energy than clear quartz. Used in meditation.
A stone which gives one serenity and powers of inner contemplation. A peaceful stone! SODALITE Sodalite is a good stone for oversensitive and defensive people, improves courage and endurance. It balances and stills the mind and clears rigid thought patterns. Helps logical and rational thought, and intellect, widens the perspective. Blue sodalite is reputed to assist in lowering of blood pressure and balancing the metabolism. Aids sleep. SPINEL Attracts help. Makes the wearer strong in character. STAUROLITE STAUROLITE Used to help people who suffer from over caution or doubt. THULITE To help those people who are resisting a condition or relationship which they regard as discouraging. TIGERS EYE It is claimed that tigers eye will counteract feelings of hypochondria and the onset of psychosomatic illness and will also give a feeling of self-confidence. It is especially good for clear thinking and helps one to see a problem objectively when confused or emotionally affected. It releases tension and develops will-power. Good for asthma. Helps people gain insight into their own faults. Protects from witchcraft and evil. Attracts good luck. TOPAZ (yellow) A yellowish transparent mineral.
Topaz helps to overcome stress and soothes nerves thereby helping one to achieve a deeper sleep. It is also good for colds and flu. Strengthens blood vessels, improves blood circulation, varicose veins, sense of taste. Good for liver trouble. Improves the intellect, develops psychic abilities, calms both mind and body. TOPAZ (blue) Throat disorders, calming. Inspires leadership ability, psychic insight, spiritual and artistic growth. Helps with clarity and concentration. TOURMALINE (general) Prevents lymphatic disease. Balances, protects, calms, gives self-confidence and cheerfulness. Useful for meditation. Attracts inspiration, goodwill and friendship. Protects wearer against misfortune and anemia. Grounds high-frequency energies into the physicality. TOURMALINE (black or green) Strengthens nervous system, regulates blood pressure. Deflects negative energy, attracts prosperity. TOURMALINE (blue) All throat problems, thyroid, speech impediments. Promotes clear verbal expression, dissolves mental friction, emotional constriction. Carries a high electrical charge and if rubbed briskly one end becomes positive and one negative, the energy can then be directed wherever peaceful energy is required. TOURMALINE (watermelon/pink) Heart balancer. Promotes understanding of self and emotions.
TURQUOISE A bluish green precious stone. Turquoise helps the ability to express oneself and verbalize freely. It is good for laryngitis and nervousness in speech. It is said that turquoise will grow pale on a sickly person and recover its color when returned to a healthy person. Can strengthen entire anatomy and helps improve all diseases. Shields the wearer from harmful influences, attracts friendship. Used in meditation. Also for the development of intuition. Brings one wisdom. It reminds us of both our spiritual nature, our earthly inheritance and its beauty. UNAKITE Helps balance and gives one stability. A grounding stone. VANADINITE Helps with throat problems and communication. VIVIANITE Symbol of rebirth, burns away old ways of looking at things and gives you a new perspective on life. Helps clear vision at all levels. ZIRCON General healer. Helps liver complaints, childbirth, insomnia. Promotes spiritual sight and understanding. ZOISITE Strengthens the male genitals and the female cervix. Helps to increase fertility.
