A TO Z CRYSTALS AND GEMSTONES
The following pages are full of information about the magical uses and traditional properties of crystals and gemstones. The most important thing to remember is that there are no hard and fast rules here and any information given is only one interpretation.
AGATE: Brings strength and courage to the holder.
ALEXANDRITE: Aids internal and external regeneration, has positive influence on nervous system, spleen, pancreas. Helps to align mental and emotional body. Spiritual tranformation and regeneration. Reflects highest potentials of unfoldment. Joy, oneness with life.
AMBER (cognac): With an energy like liquid sunshine, amber is the fossilized resin of pine trees. Amber is said to enhance the beauty of the wearer. It is used to tap into the power of the Sun, and is good for success, abundance, healing, vitality and joy. A powerful stone for manifestation, Amber is also used for healing of the physical body. It carries a negative electrical energy charge and therefore is good to draw power and energy into its bearer. Great for absent-mindedness. It was said to bring good luck to warriors. Said to calm the nerves.
AMBER (green): With an energy like new sap rising from a tree in springtime, green amber is a wonderful stone for healing and energizing the body. As a stone of manifestation, it brings wealth and prosperity to the wearer, empowering them with success. Green amber clears the heart chakra, filling the heart with love and radiant joy.
AMETHYST: In Greek, Amethyst means "Against Drunkenness" from the belief that if inserted in water it will turn a drunk person sober instantly. It doesn't work! Amethyst is regarded by many as a healing spiritual stone and a stone of great psychic power. Wearing it helps promote meditation, peace & tranquility and can help in the achievement of the ultimate meditation state of mind - NIRVANA. Other qualities attributed to Amethyst are: it's ability to speed up thoughts, maintenance of celibacy, dispelling fears, heightening intuition, ridding yourself of any addictions, aiding sound sleep and helping to embrace your own intuitive wisdom. Amethyst is a great stone for cleansing both crystals and yourself. Chakras: 6th (Third Eye) & 7th (Crown) Star Sign: universal stone suitable for all signs but especially Pisces & Aquarius.
AMAZONITE: A mineral that is visually soothing. It improves selfworth and can instill confidence. It works on the throat, heart and solar plexus Chakras for self-expression, artistic creativity and healing.
AMETRINE: A mixture of Amethyst & Citrine. Helps eliminate prejudice. Good for you when the body is undergoing physical change. Good to use in Meditation. This mineral also carries many of the benefits of Amethyst and Citrine.
ANGELITE: An aid to help in mathematical comprehension. A good stone for raising your awareness. It also dispels anger and can help in psychic healing.
APOPHYLLITE: Allows one to reflect on ones character, see faults and rectify them.
AQUA AURA: Clear quartz that has been molecularily bonded with 24K gold. This stone is sometimes referred to as the stone of manifestation. Metaphysically it has the qualities of both quartz and gold. Quartz has a harmonising effect and aligns the chakra system. Gold imparts a more assertive energy to the wearer and the blue colour helps stimulate the throat chakra improving communication abilities through speach.
AQUA MARINE: "The stone of courage" accelerates spiritual and intellectual development. A good stone to get you through difficult situations. Aids communication on all levels expecially on the physical and spiritual planes and will also boost the immune system helping ward of infections. Chakras: 4th (Heart) & 5th (Throat)
ARAGONITE: Sometimes called 'sputnik' due to it's natural space like resemblance to a satalite. Enhances ones patience, helps people burdened by many responsibilities. Can be used to combat chills and to warm the extremities.
AVENTURINE: Radiating a claming energy, aventurine is used in shiellding the heart and in healing and balancing the emotions releasing emotional stress. Aventurine further stimulates creativity and independence. It enhances leadership qualities allowing the wearer to act decisively, and strengthens intuitive power. It is especially useful for healing especially disorders of the lungs, heart, adrenal glands, muscular and urogenital system. It balances and aligns one's intellectual, emotional, physical and auric body. Aventurine is also said to bring good luck. Chakras: 4th (Heart) Star Sign: Aries & Libra.
BLACK ONYX: This solid feeling stone is excellent for grounding negativity and letting go of stress. Onyx is soothing and helps in focus, to banish grief and old habits, protecting the bearer and encouraging happiness and good fortune.
BLOODSTONE: Primarily known as an intense healing stone, balancing spiritual forces and reducing emotional stress. Bloodstone is also known to revitalise love, relationships and friendships. It's many other properties include; purification, orderliness, prosperity, instills wisdom, enhances creativity, supports decision making, brings courage and strengthens the will. The message of the Bloodstone is to "be here now"
BLUE LACE AGATE: Especially suited to people of a gental nature. Good for the throat; relieving neck and shoulder pain; arthritic conditions; mending broken bones; strengthening nails. It can also be used in the treatment of the pancreas and also aids digestion. Excellenct stone for the 5th (Throat) Chakra, but also 4th (Heart), 6th (Third Eye) and 7th (Crown). Star Sign: Gemini & Pisces
BOTSWANAN AGATE: Enhances creativity. Can be used to help find solutions to problems. Good for the nervous system.
CARNELIAN: A sacred stone of the Egyptians and the Tibetans, this energetic stone activates the lower chakras and helps the wearer to take action. It brings energy and fire, enhancing physical energy and personal power and invoking joy, laughter and warmth as it opens the heart. It installs a feeling of well being and inflowing power. It is recomended for infertility or impotency. It also helps regulate circulation; purifies the blood and it has also been suggested that it can stop nose bleeds! Chakras: 2nd (Sacral) Star Sign: Aries, Taurus, Cancer, Leo & Virgo
CALCITE: Alleviates fear and stress it also inspires joy. Green calcite is said to rid the body of infections. Clear and golden calcite’s are good energy sources.
CELESITE: Absorbs negative moods from the environment. Accelerates spiritual growth and inspires creative expression.
CHALCEDONY: A balancing stone that also helps mental stability.
CHAROITE: A high frequency stone which aids the wearer in walking their 'Dharma' (Destiny), their path of service in this lifetime. Violet is the highest spiritual colour and vibration, denoting power within, psychic and inner development, influence and transcendence. Some say the colour violet represents the "flame of transmutation" that burns negativity and makes new growth possible. Charoite instills a sense of peace and harmony with the divine flow of life and destiny, a stone of spiritual transformation, allowing us to understand and heal the lessons we have brought upon ourselves. It allows us to get beyond the material world and physical body of reality. Charoite is a stone that brings one closer to the goddess/god in all of us. Charoite makes us aware of karma and that there is a higher plan for each of us and to recognise our connection with the ALL.
CITRINE: An energising stone, both physically and mentally, stimulating openness and accelerating the awakening of the mind. A stone of manifestation, Citrine brings our thoughts into being on the physical plane, helping us to realize our dreams. It is especially useful for desires involving happiness, wealth, success and communication. Helping to balance the solar plexus chakra, it brings clarity to the difference between the needs of ego and our divine, higher Will, and to fill our lives with joy. Aids the digestive system helping to eliminate toxins. Helps unblock subconscious fears serving as a natural relaxant. Said to help financial luck. Chakras: 3rd (Solar Plexus) Star Sign: Scorpio & Aries
CRYSOCOLLA: A Beautiful Blue/Green stone. These colours represents a stone of creative expression and communication and is ideal for use on the throat chakra. Chrysocolla is an important stone for releasing stress, grief, sadness, and fear from the throat chakra. It brings joy, certainty, and peace. All in all an excellent stone for supporting the process of letting go of pain and worry. It is also an excellent stone for stimulating the thyroid gland.
Associated with the 5th (throat) Chakra.
CRYSOPHRASE: A vibrant green stone. Green is about healing on all levels. This stone activates, opens, and energizes the heart chakra. Meditating with or wearing Chrysoprase can facilitate a deep heart connection with the Mother Earth. Men love Chrysoprase for its vibration of courage. Also helps one to move ahead in all business dealings. 4th Chakra.
DALMATIAN JASPER: Acquired its name due to the similarity of spotted markings with the Dalmatian breed of dog. Jasper helps us release our tendencies to over think or over analyse things. It allows us to see beyond our disillusionment toward a brighter future, bringing a sense of fun. Dalmatian Jasper is just the stone you need when you want a pick-me-up. When you wear or carry it, your mood is lifted immediately alleviating depression and negative thinking. Make sure you wear it to places you are expecting to have a dull time. Dalmatian Jasper is also excellent at preventing nightmares. An ideal stone for athletes as it provides stamina and determination. It can also prevent strains and muscle spasms.
DANBURITE: Stimulates the intellect and helps people getting along with others. DIAMOND: The diamond is the hardest gemstone and one of the most valued. It does come in yellowish colors, green and blue, but the clear or white is the most used in jewelry. Most diamonds come from South Africa. Diamonds are the symbol of innocence and constancy. The diamond is one of the stones associated with Aries and Leo. It is one of the birthstones of April. The diamond is a symbol of the Sun.
DUMORTIERITE (Blue Quartz): Tiny Dumortierite crystals grow in the Quartz giving it a blue hue. Known as the 'Stone of Patience' this stone is said to promote a positive attitude in all life situations. A great stone for restoring order and precision by enhancing organizational abilities, self-discipline and reducing excitability and stubbornness. It also prevents the wearer from being scatterbrained by promoting mental clarity, helping us become more businesslike, systematic, tidy and methodical. Dumortierite can also assist in verbalizing spiritual thoughts and ideas. This enhancement is believed to be due to the effect it can have of balancing the throat chakra and enhancing communication between lower chakras (physical) and higher chakras (mental/spiritual). Physically this stone helps with nausea, vomiting, cramping and diarrhoea. A good choice to take with you when going on long sea trips. Dumortierite is also used to ease panic and fear.
EMERALD: One of the most prized gems in the world, it's name derives from the Greek Smaragdos, meaning green stone. Mystic Lore say's that Emerald heals and activates the heart chakra, enhancing love energies. It is said to eliminate negativity, to enhance meditation, to bring prosperity and harmony into one's life, and to inspire oneself and others to positive actions.
EPIDOTE: Enhances perceptions and helps the nervous system. FLUORITE: Helps bring order to chaos. A powerful healing stone it also helps calm the over excitable. Strengthens the bones and teeth. FUCHSITE: Can be used alongside other crystals to help speed up the healing process. It can be use to bring yourself back to a good state of mind after emotional confrontation.
FADEN:The Faden crystal is a form of quartz crystal that is normally founds in the crevases or hollows of metamorphic rock formations. During the growth of these crystals there are ‘interruptions’ or ‘’changes’ that affect the evolution of the crystal. These ‘interruptions’ or ‘changes’ cause fractures in the matrix of the crystals which are seen as a breakage thread or a cloudy seam running through the quartz. This is because the crystal has healed itself by rejoining or fusing itself back together at its core and then continued its growth. This journey into being is the essence of the healing quality of this crystal.
The Faden is believed by healers to bring the physical and spiritual bodies together, activating a healing, harmonising, balancing and strengthening connection between them. So, for anyone who is or at sometime in there life has been “broken” this crystal is for you. The very nature of this crystal will teach you that broken can heal and as you heal, you heal stronger.
I have used the Faden to remove blockages in the aura and to remove pockets of negative energy in the aura causing problems. The Faden can also be used to place on a particular area of the body – for example if you are healing broken bones- or on a chakra point.
Faden crystals carry most of the attributes of clear quartz crystal at some lesser or higher degree. But they also carry the ‘dig deep and carry on’ determination required when times get tough.
Fadens are also used for astral travelling as it is believed that the mended ‘thread’ running through the crystal helps to tether one like a silver cord to their physical body when travelling.
And perhaps the most exciting development we have come across in the metaphysical world is the potential use of the Faden crystal as the best choice of quartz to – aid the removal of markers on DNA strands. There is an energetic correlation between the broken and then reconstructed Faden and a damaged or ‘marked’ DNA strand.
The best selling author Bruce Lipton has been writing books on the new scientific research into the biochemical effects of the brain, revealing that every thought you have has a direct influence over every cell in your entire body. Epigenetic’s is the new science that is explaining things that healers have known for millennia, that there is a profound link in mind over matter. Concentrated thought patterns are powerful. Science is evaluating this and giving it a new user friendly language.
Holding and squeezing your Faden produces piezoelectricity. Piezoelectricity electricity is an electrical charge that accumulates in particular substances like specific ceramics, crystals and biological matter once pressure is applied. Biological matter as in bone, various proteins and in DNA.
Generating a subtle electrical charge by squeezing and charging your Faden whilst focusing on a specific area of your own body and seeing it healed is the basis of the theory where science and magic meet.
FLOURITE: This mineral is most associated with progress and growth and has the ability to make one ‘more’. Fluorite can stop you giving power to negative thought patterns. Place a piece on the skin around the collar bone or somewhere that will feel comfortable for you and use surgical tape to keep in position. Within a short time the stress energy that was fuelling your negative thoughts will dissipate. Fluorite promotes relaxation and peace of mind. It is a natural healer. Fluorine, a component of fluorite, is said to influence the structure and strength of the human body.
A smooth piece of tumbled superior Fluorite stroked across the skin in the direction of the heart, relieves pain. It can be particularly useful in the treatment of rheumatism and arthritis. It will also aid the healing of skin tissue, wrinkles and blemishes. There is an old wives tale that Fluorite held next to the sinuses will relieve cold and flu symptoms. As the crystal warms during a healing it is absorbing negative energies – the stress that is causing the problem.
The crystal will need to be washed in cold water to cleanse and cool it regularly. Fluorite comes from the Latin word ‘fluo’, to flow, pour, stream. This is believed to be because Fluorite melts with ease and is used to assist fusion when smelting with other metals. The ability to change and alter its condition by melting allows it to become more than itself. It makes a wonderful teacher by its example.
FLOURITE(PINK): Pink Fluorite has a gentle angelic energy that encourages self love and appreciation. Placed on the forehead whilst lying down in calms stress energy and promotes peaceful rest and sleep. Works exceptionally well on tension and worries. It can calm a troubled mind and cool anxiety, nervousness and apprehension. A great crystal for those needing support with their nerves due to public speaking, exams and the performing arts etc.
FUCHSITE (FUCHCHITE): Fuchsite is a deep sparkly green colour from a chromium rich variety of Muscovite. Fuchsite is the rescue mineral to reach for when suffering with emotional trauma. Bonds that have formed in this lifetime and even past lifetimes, including soul mate relationships, can be incredibly difficult to get over when the time comes for parting. There are many reasons for relationships to cease, but anyone of them can feel like the world has ended and nothing will ever be the same again. However, we keep breathing and life goes on.
Fuchsite has deep heart energy, it strengthens and energetically nourishes the entire chakra system.
Tumble a few pieces through your hand, place on the heart or energise your drinking water with them.
Fuchsite is great for harmonising the energy ‘auric’ field that so often spins out of control. It gently eases pain, physical and emotional.
Fuchsite, when used in channelling, can bring us information concerning natural and herbal holistic remedies. It has the unusual property of ‘shifting’ energy to points where it appears lowest. It can remove the excess energy from blockages and transfer it, as positive energy, to where it is needed most. It is very successful in helping with spinal alignment, muscular flexibility and balancing blood cells. Fuchsite is a good mineral to use with other crystals.
GARNET: A stone of vital power and energy, it lends vitality and strength, aids in raising and directing the flow of kundalini energy and increases sensuality thus great for raising the spirit and stimulating your sex drive. Garnet is also excellent for invoking and releasing creative ability and inner fire, good for depression, rheumatism and arthritis. Given as a gift garnet symbolizes true and never-ending love and devotion. Garnet is associated with the root chakra.
GASPEITE: A carbonate of nickel, magnesium and iron. Its color ranges from pale green to apple green, with streaks of brown. It's name comes from the Gaspe Peninsula in Quebec, where much the first gaspeite was found. This is a relatively newly discovered stone and as of yet I am unable to find a popular meaning for this stone.
GOLD: Good to assist in improving one's self and extremly dynamic when mixed with Quartz. Gold's many qualities include; balancing energy fields, aid coping with frustration and burdens, helping to attract honors and wealth, stabilises emotions and enhances mental capicity. It is also reported to clean negativity from the chakras. Gold works well with other stones. Gold is reputably good for; Multiple Sclerosis, the Nervous system, Arthritis, Skin cancer, Heart diseases, Paralysis, Rheumatism, TB, and Spinal problems. Corresponding astrological sign : Leo
HEMATITE: The root "hem/o" means "blood". When ground or cut, this blackish grey metallic stone forms a reddish powder. Hematite forms a reflective shield around the wearer, letting negativity bounce off and return to the sender. The bearer should remember however, that their own negativity will be reflected to them if they are its source. It is therefore a "lesson stone," teaching the aware to release and ground their negativity. It heals and cleanses the blood, improves memory, encourages optimism and is great for stress and depression. Chakra: 1st (root/base)
HERKIMER DIAMOND: Can stimulate physic abilities. It can amplify the power of other crystals it is placed on. This stone can be used to attune you or someone else to a place or person.
IRON PYRITES: Aids Digestion. It influences a more positive outlook on life. Inspires leadership. JADE: A stone that takes a long time to make itself known but Raises consciousness and helps balance and heal the entire being. In china traditionally a stone of protection inner strengh and good luck. JET: It has been use to treat stomach ache headache and toothache and colds. It also dispels fearful thoughts. JASPER: Enables you to work under heavy negativity, Stabilizes emothions, Grounding & Healing.
JASPER (DALMATIAN) : Acquired its name due to the similarity of spotted markings with the Dalmatian breed of dog. Jasper helps us release our tendencies to over think or over analyse things. It allows us to see beyond our disillusionment toward a brighter future, bringing a sense of fun. Dalmatian Jasper is just the stone you need when you want a pick-me-up. When you wear or carry it, your mood is lifted immediately alleviating depression and negative thinking. Make sure you wear it to places you are expecting to have a dull time. Dalmatian Jasper is also excellent at preventing nightmares. An ideal stone for athletes as it provides stamina and determination. It can also prevent strains and muscle spasms.
JASPER (RED): Provides protective 'earth energy' it's protective qualities emphasize survival and physical protection.
Red Jasper is a powerful divination stone, and can be worn to protect the individual during out of body experiences and vision quests by providing a solid grounding. It also helps with conflict and aggression, promotes grace and perserverence.
A stone of good luck especially for travel. Chakra: 1st (Root/Base)
JASPER (YELLOW): "Protection Stone" Balances the Yin-Yang energy, stabilizes the aura, rejuvenates, gives courage and wisdom, relieves pain and suffering. Yellow Jasper has characteristics of helping one be strong and balanced in the social arenas and protects one's social welfare. Used for good luck in travel by the West Indians. Chakra: 3rd (solar plexus)
KUNZITE: A soothing and calming stone KYANITE: Never needs cleansing and has a tranquil and calming effect. It helps the user to perceive. Great for people who find it difficult to relax sufficiently and can help them to meditate.
LABRADORITE: Helps one work around changing situations. Relieves insecurity apprehension and reduces stress. Brings patience to the holder. It is reputed to be a Traveling stone and is also ascribed the ability to heal infections, energize and help in the achievement of mental and physical balance.
LAPIS LAZULI: Sacred to the Goddess Isis, this stone was prized by the Ancient Egyptians and holds the energy of a star-studded sky, limitless in its wisdom. Lapis provides mental clarity and objectivity; it assists in awaking the third eye and for tapping into your intuition and strengthen psychic abilities. Lapis is also connected with Jupiter and thus expand intellect, wisdom and leadership qualities as well as helping in legal matters. The stone works as a shield from psychic attack. It is used to relieve insomnia and let go of anxieties. It brings peace and general relaxation to the body and mind. It is said to bring success to relationships. Many believe it protects the holder against physical danger. Chakras: 5th (Throat)
LEPIDOLITE: A soothing and gental stone which helps in activating intellect. Lepidolite calms and relaxes, gently eases intense feeling, stress, mood swings and all states of depression. A good stone for business pursuits.
LEOPARD SKIN JASPER: Known as the 'Stone of Happiness and Harmony' Leopard skin jasper is associated with shamanic travel and spiritual discovery. It helps you to connect with your spiritual animal totem and traverse between the worlds in order to learn the lessons of your personal totem. It is revered as sacred and protective and is also good for healing, balancing and bringing joy and freedom. Used to heal the 1st and 3rd Chakras.
LODESTONE: Lodestones are magnetic iron ore. It is believed that they posess powerful magick energy. Lodestones attract and draw good fortune, money, success or even a new love. They are also used in healing rituals with the belief that they can draw pain from the body in the same manner. Presented in printed packaging with iron filings and paper clip.
MALACHITE: This powerful healing stone works to heal the heart as well as the body. Malachite is one of the few stones that can be used to clear and activate all Chakras. It has wonderful healing properties, because of the high copper content of the stone. It has a very steady pulsing electromagnetic energy field, absorbing negative energy from the auric field and cleansing it, thus balancing the wearer and protecting them from the effects negative energies.
It is great for increasing ones concentration skills and is quite beneficial to ones physical, as well as psychic, vision. Malachite helps to find a balanced path between the desires of ego and of our higher Will, aiding us in removing blockages and inspiring us with ideas which will help to manifest those goals. Known as the'Salesperson's Stone' it is further used to manifest prosperity. A small piece in the cash register draws customers. Other attributes include; enhancing our ability to nurture all Life; represent hope and inner peace; believed to protect from danger; often used as a child's talisman for sleep, protecting from bad dreams. Chakras: All but esp. 3rd (Solar Plexus) & 4th (Heart) Star Sign: Capricorn
MOLDAVITE: Excellent stone for channelling also good for the brain and central nervous system.
MOONSTONE / RAINBOW MOONSTONE: 'Mother Earth' stone, vibrating with the feminine wisdom and Goddess energy of the waxing and full Moon. A stone good for all female health problems especially; pre-menstrual symptoms, period pains, balancing the reproductive system and fertility. The Romans believed that it was created by Moonlight (hence the name) and empowered with magical properties. Thought to bring good luck and the ability to grant wishes. Other attributes include: helping to strengthen intuition and psychic perception; bringing balance and harmony & opening the heart to humanitarian love and hope. Good emotional balancing stone for all. Good for protection while travelling on water. Chakras: 7th (Crown) Star signs: Cancer, Libra & Scorpio
MOSS AGATE: Helps persuaviveness. Improves self-esteem. It has been said to help in acquisition of riches.
MUGGLESTONE: Helps focus ones Earth energy on the body & Earth plane: Grounds Centres & Balances
Gathers & Calms Scattered Energies. Reduces stress Particularly when induced by conflicts with other people.
OBSIDIAN (SNOWFLAKE): A very powerful healing stone that absorbs negativity and offers protection for sensitive people this releases many pent up feelings use rose quartz after this stone to help relieve the feelings this stone can unearth.
ONYX: Can be used to help banish grief. Can help in decision making.
OPAL: "The Stone of the Magician" awakens psychic and mystical qualities, enhances intuition and purifies the emotions. Best worn in times of better health in body and mind as this stone tends to reflect a persons mood back onto itself so great for the good days. Chakras - All Star Sign: Libra Birthstone: October
PETRFIED WOOD: Can help in stopping worry over minor things. Has been known to help in back problems.
PERIDOT: The joyful and friendly energy of this stone helps to make and seal friendships. It clears the hear, releasing eo, jealousy and anger and bringing a sense of peace and quiet amusement. A great anti-toxin gemstone and a good tonic for the body and mind as it reduces stress yet stimulates the mind. Peridot is not recommended for general chakra work because it acts to seal the aura, it is suggested that peridot be removed while working on chakras other than the heart and solar plexus. Chakras: 3rd & 4th Birthstone: August
PHANTOM QUARTZ: It is a excellent crystal to help meditation and connection with the past and finding guidance.
PYRITE: The ancients used this mineral as a fire starter and as a mirror, it is particularly symbolic of our connection to the sun. It works on the 3rd Chakra aiding stomach and intestines.
QUARTZ: Also known as Rock Crystal, Clear Quartz, Crystal Quartz: Considered by many to be the best all purpose crystal or stone. It is particularly useful for meditation and when working to contact or align with one's higher self. Receives, transmits, stores and amplifies energy and information. Absorbs negativity; great near VDU’s etc. Gives Strength and Energy. It is an excellent channeller for healing bringing light and goodness into everyday life. Chakras: All Star Sign: Aquarius
RAINBOW MOONSTONE (SEE MOONSTONE)
RED JASPER: Provides protective 'earth energy' it's protective qualities emphasize survival and physical protection.
Red Jasper is a powerful divination stone, and can be worn to protect the individual during out of body experiences and vision quests by providing a solid grounding. It also helps with conflict and aggression, promotes grace and perserverence. A stone of good luck especially for travel. Chakra: 1st (Root/Base)
RED TIGER EYE: Useful for enhancing physical vitality, this stone can help create healthy patterns in exercise and eating habits. It is grounding and offers a practical and optimistic outlook. It helps the wearer feel energetic, vibrantly healthy and passionate. It balances the yin-yang energy bringing awareness of one's personal needs as well as the needs of others. Other properties include: becoming practical and discreet of mind as well as more grounded; brings optimism eliminating 'the blues'; helps with internal mental battles; stimulates wealth. It also produces stimulating and soothing vibrations. Tigers eye has been used in the treatment of eye and throat disorder and also disorders of the reproductive system. Chakras: 1st (Base) 3rd (Solar Plexus) Star Sign: Capricorn & Leo
RHODONITE: A stone for activating love energies in oneself and others and said to promote friendship and goodwill. Rhodonite is also good at dispelling tension and anxiety and helps one establish inner balance. It is sometimes refereed to as the 'stone of peace' and may help resolve conflicts. Chakra: 4th (Heart).
RHODACHROSITE: A good energy conductor helps a balance of the emotional mental and physical self .helps creativity and intuition
ROSE QUARTZ: A Soothing, Calming Stone that dispels Stored Anger, Jealousy, Fear, Grief and resentment. Balancing the emotions and healing emotional wounds, it brings peace and calm. It is especially powerful in times of stress or loss, helping the wearer to slow down and take it easy. Its loving nurturing energy takes away fears, resentment and anger and gently replaces them with a feeling of higher self esteem and confidence. Rose Quartz is also a good stone for love, and to increase self love and feelings of self worth. It brings healing and clarity to the heart and allows the wearer to learn to trust again. Wear this and open yourself to love. Chakras: 4th (Heart)
RUBILITE (pink tourmaline): Leads with the heart and helps if you wish to devote yourself to a task or way of life a channelling stone. It gives you insight into your emotions relieves inner conflict and pain. RUBY: A stone of sexual passion and creation. Gives a high energy boost strengthens immunity, increases courage.
RUTILE/RUTILATED QUARTZ: A powerful healing stone it also stimulates mental activity and eases depression.
SAPPHIRE: "The stone of Truth, Wisdom and Dedication" Promotes loyalty and love, helps you bring about the fulfillment of dreams. Chakras: 6th (Third eye) and 5th (Throat).
SATIN SPAR: An aphrodisiac, also enhances will power and relives stress.
SELENITITE: Soothes the nervous system especially suited to women as it has a soft and feminine feel to it.
SERPENTINE: A excellent stone to help you meditate.
SILVER: Considered a psychic metal, enhancing and empowering the psychic abilities and intuition of the bearer. It is protective, calming, and has money-drawing vibrations. This metal is associated with Lunar energies.
SMOKEY QUARTZ: A variety of quartz that is "smokey" looking, from light grey or brown to dark brown or black. A grounding and stabilising stone. Promotes realism, calmness, and can give the wearer or user a sense of comfort. Excellent stone for relieving Grief, old anger, depression and resentment. Balances sexual energy, fears, unhappiness. Place at or on the feet of one experiencing "floatiness" or instability to help the individual regain their composure and grounding. Chakra: 1st (root/base)
SODALITE: Provides for rational thought by eliminating confusion. Alleviates fear and calms and clears the mind. Enhances communication and aid's in verbalising one's true feelings. Sodalite is an excellent stone for use in groups providing fellowship and solidarity and a common goal and purpose. It encourages self-esteem, self-trust and trust in others. Sodalite works best on the Throat Chakra, balancing the Glandular and lymphatic system. It is also effective against the damage caused by electro-magnetic fields.
Chakras: 5th (Throat) & 6th (Third Eye) Star Sign: Sagittarius
SPHALERITE: Helps to balance the masculine and feminine aspects in everyone’s personality. Can be used to assist changing vocations.
SUGILITE: An excellent healing stone it also helps the holder to forgive others and themselves .A good stone for helping prevent headaches. Helps dispel feelings of disorder Also a good stone to carry if you are surrounded by people who you feel you’ve nothing in common with.
SUNSTONE: Can clear and energise the chakras good for increasing vitality encourages independence.
TANZANITE: A rare gem found in Tanzania. It promotes qualities of spiritual leadership, gives greater vision and helps to express and manifest it. Tanzanite can also be used to connect and communicate with the highter self, spirit guides and beings from other dimensions. Chakras: 5th (Throat) & 7th (Crown)
TIGER EYE: It is believed that the stone has great healing powers especially beneficial to the digestive system. It is also attributed such qualities as the development of courage and prosperity and inspires you to be brave. A grounding stone.
TOPAZ: Helps focus thought and helps an awareness of your soul. Soothing, peaceful and tranquilizing as a stone.
TOURMALINE: All colours offer a strong protective influence, it is a powerful healer of mental disorders and assists the troubled mind to rest. It can be used to stimulate inspiration. The Black form repels negativity from other people. The green inspires creativity and can attract success and prosperity. Rubellite, pink tourmaline is a stone of love and creativity that also promotes joy.
TURQUOISE: American Native as well as indigenous Asian tribes consider the stone highly spiritual and it is regularly used in religious and cultural ceramonies across the world. It is helpful in expanding awareness while still maintaining practicality. Turquoise moves the wearer toward integration and wholeness. Used on the throat chakra, turquoise promotes communication and the ability to speak honestly, clearly and from the heart, and reminds us of our connection to Earth and Sky. Ancient lore suggests that it also protects against environmental pollutants. In ancient times, turquoise was utilized to gain wealth. Wearing turquoise can speed the healing process. Lore also has it that the stone will change color, warning when the owner is in danger. A powerful protector against all pollutants. Inspires friendship and loyalty. Chakras: 5th (Throat) Birthstone for December.
TURQURENTIE: is infact Howlite that has been dyed to resembel Turquoise. Although it is not as powerful in its energies as genuine Turquoise, suprisingly it does take on some of the metaphysical properties of Turquoise, in addition to the natural properties of Howlite. These include dispelling an excessively critical nature, diminishing selfishness and facetiousness. promoting reasoning, observation and patience. For healing purposes it is believed to reduce pain, stress and rage. It can be used in the treatment of disorders of the teeth, bones and muscles. Also believed to help fevers.
UNAKITE: The pink in unikite speaks to the heart chakra to awaken the love within. The green lends it healing qualities to gently release blocks from old heart wounds. The pink in unikite is a deeper shade of pink and is more grounding than that found in rose quartz. This stone has a leveling affect, and helps to balance the emotional aspects of the body. For the physical body, Unakite allows us to get to the underlying cause of disease and begin to heal it. It is also an earthy, peaceful stone, balancing emotions, and encouraging Higher Love. It prepares and facilitates the re-birthing process, as well as the actual birth process as it is a healing tonic for the reproductive system. Scorpio stone. #5, #7, and #11 vibrations. This is an interesting stone that is a joy to work with.
YELLOW JASPER: "Protection Stone" Balances the Yin-Yang energy, stabilizes the aura, rejuvenates, gives courage and wisdom, relieves pain and suffering. Yellow Jasper has characteristics of helping one be strong and balanced in the social arenas and protects one's social welfare. Used for good luck in travel by the West Indians. Chakra: 3rd (solar plexus)
ZIRCON: A natural gemstone, that is very similar in properties as the diamond and quartz crystal. It ranges from red, brown, green and yellow, most commin in the clear form which breaks light in to the full range of colours, and works on all chakras. It promotes purity, innocence and clarity. Chakras: 7th (crown).
ZOISITE (RUBY ZOISITE): This powerful stone transmutes negativity into positive energy. It relieves lethargy and boosts physical energy. It offers stamina to the mental processes, facilitating advancements of the wearer's goals. Ruby often grows in zoisite matrix and the addition of ruby creates an energetic combination of stones helps to reach and maintain trance states, stimulating the mind and powerfully amplifying both mental and psychic talents. It helps the wearer to maintain both their individuality and their connection to others, as it awakens the crown chakra.