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A to Z Of Crystals & their uses

Posted by Melodie Munro on October 18, 2011 at 2:39pm
A to Z Of Crystals & their uses AFRICAN JADE: African Jade is thought to be a very lucky stone. It not only attracts good luck but also financial wealth. It is said to be good for pregnancy, childbirth, kidney infections, fertility, hip pain, colic and regulates the heart. African Jade is thought to calm anxiety and can be used to heal dysfunctional relationships as well as opening up and balancing the heart chakra. African Jade promotes success from within the home. AGATE: Agate brings about calm and wellbeing as well as being known to bring about good luck and financial wealth. It is a good choice of stone for I.B.S., stomach upsets and digestive issues. It is also thought to be good for stress and anxiety due to it's calming influence and helps with insomnia and prevention of nightmares. It is also good for depression and is thought to increase fertility. AMAZONITE: Amazonite is a pale green stone with white veins and is known to dispel negative energies. It is thought to be good for calcium deficiency, pregnancy, eczema, infant colic, muscle cramps and makes an excellent worry stone. It opens both the heart and throat chakra's to enhance communication on all levels. Amazonite also relieves muscle spasms so would be recommended for upset stomachs.. AMBER: Amber is a golden colour resin often with insects or vegetation trapped inside. It absorbs negative energies and transmutes them into positive. It is a natural antibiotic and so is a good stone for infections. It is also good at absorbing pain, relieving arthritis, stress and anxiety. It is also thought to be useful for I.B.S., stomach cramps and relieving the stress of ulcers. Amber is also good for an overall cleansing of the chakras.. AMETHYST: Amethyst is a violet stone which helps develop your psychic abilities. It is known as one of the master healers and would be a good choice for anyone with asthma, addictions, headaches, phobias, miscarriage, and menopause or pre menstrual tension and is also a good choice for stress and anxiety and is useful for sending out absent healing. Amethyst also strengthens the immune system following illness and is thought to improve hearing. AMETRINE: Ametrine is a blend of Amethyst and Citrine which becomes a fast acting healing tool. This is a good choice of stone for psychic attack and is thought to protect during astral travel. It is recommended for stress and chronic fatigue syndrome. It is also useful for boosting the immune system and attracts money when carried with you. It is a stone that calms the mind so is a good choice for meditation. ANGELITE: Angelite is a pale blue stone which helps you communicate with other people as well as your own guides and angels. It is said to be good for throat infections, stress and anxiety as well as aiding with panic attacks. This soothing stone repairs tissue and blood vessels and is very calming on the mind. Angelite helps you to be more compassionate about others and accept what you cannot change with a good heart. APACHE TEAR: Apache Tear is a form of Black Obsidian, but is much gentler as it brings up negativity at a much slower rate, enabling it to be transmuted and released. It is a highly protective stone and is known to strengthen the aura. It is a good stone for grief and promotes forgiveness. It is also thought to relieve leg cramps. It is a useful stone for emotional loss and is recommended for any kind of bereavement. APATITE: Apatite is the stone of inspiration & manifestation. It helps to develop psychic abilities & deepens meditation. It is a good choice of stone for motivation, raising energy levels, arthritis & helps calcium absorption. It also helps to suppress hunger & raises metabolism so is thought to aid weight loss. Blue Apatite encourages a strong spiritual awareness and facilitates communication on all levels. APPLE CALCITE: Calcite is a good stone for meditation. It is said to be helpful for the treatment of stress and anxiety, I.B.S., eczema and warts. It also improves memory and concentration. Calcite is thought to increase your intuition and encourages astral travel during meditation. Calcite encourages growth in small children and is also recommended for hyperactivity (A.D.H.D.) Apple Calcite is a very calming stone. AQUA AURA: Aqua Aura is a combination of clear quartz and gold. The two combine together to create this wonderful blue stone. It is an excellent stone for activating the throat chakra, depression, anxiety, releasing anger, cools fevers and soothes stress. It has a very high vibrational energy and is a very potent stone that can activate other crystals in healing layouts. It also releases negative energies from the aura whilst promoting calm. AQUAMARINE: Aquamarine is a pale blue stone and is sometimes called ''Water of the Sea' . It was frequently carried by sailors in ancient times as a means of protection from drowning. It is thought to be good for oedema, pre-eclampsia, stomach upsets, sore throats and tonsillitis. It calms nervous tension so is a good choice for stress relief. Aquamarine can be used as a tonic following any kind of illness and is said to improve eyesight. AUTUMN JASPER: Autumn Jasper brings about calm and wellbeing. It teaches us there is more to life than work. It is a good choice for meditation and relaxation, stress, tummy upsets, I.B.S. and is a good grounding crystal. Autumn Jasper provides stability and is a good stone to facilitate past life regression. It is thought to be good for night vision, astral travel and boosts the immune system. It is also said that it can help with smoking cessation. AVENTURINE: Aventurine is a warm green gentle healing crystal that stimulates psychic perception. It is recommended for hypotension, allergies, eczema, sinusitis, stammers, nausea, headaches and fevers. Aventurine is very calming and is like a comfort blanket when you need to feel secure and loved. It is positively a stone of financial wealth and also absorbs electromagnetic smog from mobile phones. AZURITE: Azurite is sometimes called 'The Stone of Heaven' and awakens your psychic abilities and intuition. It is good for hypotension, cancer prevention, arthritis, allergies, pregnancy, eczema, sinusitis, nausea, headaches and fevers. Azurite stimulates memory and aids communication with your spirit guides making it a good stone to retrieve information whilst journeying about past lives.. Crystal Properties Reference Guide (B) BLACK JADE: Black Jade has a dual purpose in that it is extremely lucky to carry with you but at the same time will protect you against any amount of negative energy. It is also thought to be a good stone for cleansing the aura and the energy system of the body. Black Jade is also thought to be good for the feet. Black Jade is thought to protect the mother and baby during childbirth and guards against accidents and misfortune. BLACK KYANITE: Black Kyanite is a very protective stone and deflects negative energies. It is associated with the root chakra and makes a wonderful grounding stone. It is thought to be good for settling the mind and enhances meditative states so would be a good calming stone for stress and anxiety. Kyanite instantly aligns the chakra system and makes the transition easier between life and the spirit world so is a suitable crystal for birth and death. BLACK OBSIDIAN: Black Obsidian is known as the wizards stone as its shiny surface makes it a good choice for skrying. It is also well known for its fast acting protective energies. It is good for grief, depression, stress and anxiety. An excellent choice to protect your home from unwanted intruders. It allows the release of emotional ties of old loves to facilitate moving forward. BLACK ONYX: Black onyx balances, grounds and protects and is associated with the root chakra. It is said to be good for grief, gout, stress and anxiety, anaemia, poor circulation, depression and it is thought to reduce sexual desires. Black onyx takes away the fear of death and so is a good stone for terminal illness. Black onyx promotes the ability to make wise decisions and encourages self control to the wearer BLACK TOURMALINE: Black Tourmaline protects against electromagnetic smog, radiation and psychic attack. It disperses tension and anxiety and is good for clearing negative thought patterns, encouraging positive attitudes. It boosts the immune system and is good for arthritis, dyslexia and provides pain relief. Black Tourmaline forms a protective shield around the aura so is a good stone for healers or anyone feeling at risk of negative thought patterns. BLOODSTONE: Bloodstone is a deep green stone with small red patches. It grounds and protects and is associated with the root chakra. It is good for poor circulation, Lupus Disease, colds, flu, M.E., throat and bladder infections. It is said to be the stone of courage and is thought to be good for stress and anxiety. It is a stone thought to be helpful in the treatment of leukaemia as it removes toxins from the blood. Ancient times saw this stone as being one to banish evil BLUE CHERRY QUARTZ: Blue Cherry Quartz is a beautiful rich blue colour as the name suggests. It is thought to enhance psychic study and encourages clairvoyant capabilities. It is said to be good for M.E., I.B.S., Lupus Disease, enhancing concentration, encouraging decision making and is always a good choice to ward off colds and flu during the winter months. Blue Cherry Quartz is also a good choice to activate and clear the throat chakra. BLUE CORAL: Blue coral is a lovely bubbly blue gemstone. It will stimulate and activate the throat chakra so will be a good stone to enhance communication. It is said to be good for the throat, thyroid, liver and reproductive systems. It is also said to be useful for the spine and protects against depression and despondency. Blue coral encourages diplomatic behaviour and calms the mind so would be a good choice for meditation. BLUE HOWLITE: Blue Howlite is an excellent stone for meditation as it is particularly calming. It is thought to be good for insomnia, pregnancy, absorbing anger, stress, anxiety and nervous tension. It is sometimes referred to as the stone of friendship as it is thought to both attract new friends and keep established friendships in harmony. A good choice for dental care, oral hygiene and calcium absorption. BLUE LACE AGATE: Blue Lace Agate is a pale blue and white healing crystal which aids psychic communication and helps to reduce quarrels. It is good for cooling throat infections, soothing skin irritations, calms eczema, reduces infant colic and is thought to relieve neck ache. Blue Lace Agate brings calm and understanding to any emotional issue. It is also thought to heal bone fractures and increase thyroid function. BLUE OBSIDIAN: Blue Obsidian activates the throat. It is a stone that aids astral travel and enhances telepathic communications. It is a stone used in healing as it opens up the aura in readiness to receive the healing energy. It is also good for Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia Blue Obsidian can cool inflammation and absorbs pain. It is also thought to enhance Reiki Healing encouraging the energy flow. BLUE TIGER EYE: Blue Tiger Eye is also known as Hawks Eye and is a good choice of stone for issues relating to the eyes. It is one of the major stones that will activate the 3rd eye during meditation and chakra balancing. It is thought to be a lucky stone to carry as well as bringing protection against harm. Blue Tiger Eye is good for stress, temper and anxiety and is thought to slow the metabolism so is a good stone for weight gain. BLUE TOPAZ: Blue Topaz is a stone to uplift your emotions. It directs energy to where it is needed and so aids self healing. It is a good stone for anorexia as it can stabilise metabolism. Improves eyesight and promotes confidence. This stone promotes truth and understanding as well as promoting forgiveness of others. Helps you to understand your problems and brings about inspiration to enable you to highlight and achieve your goals. BOJI STONE: The Boji Stone is best used in pairs of one male and one femaile. The Boji stone is an alive living stone which balances and aligns the energy field. They are good at moving the energy through the subtle boy into the physical body. The Boji stone recharges the aura filling it with positive energy and will also balance and re-align the chakras. When placed on the ody, they can remove pain from th physical body. They are excellent for increasing both long and short term memory. Boji stones are one of the most effective grounding stones and offer a high level of protection. A pair of Boji stones is an investment in your own physical and mental wellbeing. BRACCIATED JASPER: Brecciated Jasper is a mixture of Jasper and Hematite and is believed to be a very powerful balancing stone. It is good for vertigo, upset stomachs, hangovers, gall bladder and is a good grounding stone. This is a stone to keep both your feet on the ground by improving concentration and mental clarity. Brecciated Jasper draws stress away from the head so is a good stone for tension headaches. Crystal Properties Reference Guide (C) CALCITE: Calcite is a good stone for meditation. It is said to be helpful for the treatment of stress and anxiety, I.B.S., eczema and warts. It also improves memory and concentration. Calcite is thought to increase your intuition and encourages astral travel during meditation. Calcite encourages growth in small children and is also recommended for hyperactivity (A.D.H.D.). CARNELIAN: Carnelian is a good stone for meditation. It is thought to be good for arthritis, lifting depression, boosting fertility, giving energy boosts during the birth, alleviates back pain, M.E., rheumatism and fear. It is said to remove the fear of death so is of use for anyone with a terminal illness. It is also good for boosting your energy levels. This stone also overcomes impotence and frigidity. CATS EYE (CRYSOBERYL): Cats Eye is a lovely stone which comes in a variety of colours. It is said to be the bringer of good fortune and good luck promoting happiness to the wearer. It also promotes optimism and forgiveness balancing emotional issues whilst at the same time boosting the self esteem. It is a natural protective stone and is good for the eyes, kidneys and leukaemia. Cats Eye also increases energy levels and aids recovery following illness. CAVANSITE: Cavansite stimulates psychic awareness and develops your own intuition. It is a good stone to connect with your guides so is particularly useful when linked to a pendulum and used during healing work. It is thought to activate on the throat chakra and removes negative thought patterns. Cavansite gives you courage to speak your truth and helps you de-clutter your life. It is good for diabetes and stress related illnesses. CELESTITE: Celestite is a lovely pale blue stone which is quite expensive to buy. It is said to connect you to all aspects of the angelic realms making it a good choice for angelic meditations. Celestite removes fear and negative thought patterns bringing only peace and calm to the wearer. It is an excellent stone for purifying the aura and balancing the chakras. It is useful in treatment of throat infections, emotional issues, eye conditions and depression. CHALCEDONY: Chalcedony attracts psychic connections, so is a great stone for healing and meditation. Chalcedony also absorbs negative thought patterns and then dissipates them. It is good for encouraging lactation in breast feeding mothers, aids baby bonding and promotes maternal instincts. It is also thought to be helpful for the gall bladder, keeps nightmares at bay & improves circulation. It also promotes self belief through reflective thought. CHAMPAGNE AURA: Champagne Aura is a very gentle grounding stone which gently dissolves negative energies and emotional blockages. It is also a highly protective stone and can help prevent a healing crisis following healing sessions. CHERRY QUARTZ: Cherry Quartz enhances psychic communication. It is a good choice for I.B.S. M.E., Lupus Syndrome, improving concentration, improving memory recall and encouraging decision making It is thought to keep colds and flu away during the cooler months. It is a stone that can heal emotional hurt and dissipates anger held within. It works on balancing the immune system for optimum protection. CHIASTOLITE:Chiastolite is a very powerful protective stone which dispels negative thought patterns. This stone removes fear giving you strength to face reality. It is a good choice for problem solving and encouraging change. It is thought to remove guilt, lower fevers and help with rheumatism. It is said to stimulate lactation in breast feeding mothers. It is also a good stone to reduce acidity in the body and is thought to alleviate heartburn. CHRYSACOLLA: Chrysocolla is the stone of harmony. It can be used to purify an environment or remove negativity from a person. It helps ease fear, anxiety and removes guilt. It is good for asthma, T.B., arthritis, muscle cramps, general infection, tonsillitis, hypertension, pneumonia and tension headaches. It is also a good protective stone to use during pregnancy as well as helping with symptoms of pre-eclampsia. CHRYSANTHEMUM STONE: The Chrysanthemum stone helps you to enjoy the here and now facilitating change in a gentle way. This stone encourages you to bloom becoming more self confident and self sufficient. Chrysanthemum is thought to be good for self esteem, emotional hurt, stability and self development. It is a stone which eliminates resentment and animosity allowing you to once again love those around you, and in return will attract love in your direction. It is a stone which exudes calm and confidence and is a very gentle stone to carry around with you. CHRYSOPRASE: Chrysoprase is a green healing crystal that encourages free speech. It is an excellent fertility booster. It is also good for restless leg syndrome, endometriosis, claustrophobia, nightmares and O.C.D. Chrysoprase is the stone of hope bringing new levels of optimism to the wearer. It is also said to increase the absorbing of Vitamin C which in turn encourages the absorption of iron into the body, making it helpful in the treatment of anaemia. CITRINE: Citrine is a lovely golden yellow colour and is known as 'The Merchants Stone' as it attracts financial wealth. It is also good for constipation, thyroid issues, bladder infections, diabetes, the female menopause and is said to also aid with digestion. Citrine has the ability to absorb, transmute, dissipate and ground negative energy so never needs cleansing making it an excellent choice to protect your environment./strong. CLEAR QUARTZ: Clear quartz is known as the Master Healer and can really be used for any condition. It is a good crystal for meditation and strengthening spiritual connection. It is especially good for avoiding colds and flu during those winter months. It is also thought to be good for Lupus disease, M.E., Concentration and decision making so would make a great study aid. Clear Quartz is an energy amplifier and raises your spiritual connection and attunes you to your spiritual purpose. CRAZY LACE AGATE: Crazy Lace Agate is a delightful stone which is thought to absorb emotional heartache and pain. It is also thought to improve stamina and energy levels. It is thought to attract abundance into your life by allowing you to let go of old thought patterns of unworthyness. Wear or carry this stone following an emotional loss of any kind. This stone should be cleansed frequently and re-charged in the sun or moonlight. Crystal Properties Reference Guide (D) DALMATIAN JASPER: Dalmatian Jasper encourages loyalty and so is beneficial for long term relationships. It aids in psychic development and is a supreme nurturer. It is good for depression, I.BS.., thrush, cystitis, stomach issues, constipation and gall bladder problems. It is a stone thought to produce tissue regeneration and so would be a good choice for anti aging. Dalmatian Jasper also provides a calming effect on animals.. DANBURITE: Danburite is a gentle pink coloured crystal which is a highly charged healing stone which is thought to be good for allergies and all chronic conditions. It detoxifies the body and is useful to treat the gallbladder and the liver. Danburite enhances dreams and facilitates deep change when required allowing you to leave the past behind. It is a stone to aid the transition between the physical and spirit world providing healing at the level of the soul. DUMORTIERITE: Dumortierite encourages clairvoyance and clairaudience. It is good for concentration, sinusitis, kidney infections, back pain, asthma, colds and flu. Dumortierite is a good stone for study as it helps you retain large volumes of information in a short time span. This stone is a good choice for those working or studying mathematics, linguistics or art, connecting the intuitive aspect of life to the physical mental ability. Crystal Properties Reference Guide (E) EMERALD: Emerald is the stone of recovery. It is said to aid recovery after illnesses and promote self belief. Good for sinusitis, pneumonia, spinal issues such as disc protrusions. Also good for diabetes, epilepsy, heart conditions, malignant cancers and rheumatism. Emerald is also thought to be useful in the treatment of fertility; however it is best not to wear it on a regular basis as it can stimulate negative thought patterns. Crystal Properties Reference Guide (F) FANCY JASPER: Fancy Jasper is the supreme nurturer which encourages spiritual development and is also a good grounding stone. It is good for bronchitis, cancer, cystitis, stomach upsets and gall stones. Fancy Jasper is said to improve your sense of humour and assist with making future plans. It is a good choice for insomnia as it is thought to still the mind from mindless chatter and settle an overactive imagination. FIRE AGATE: Fire Agate is a good grounding stone which will support and comfort you during troubled times. It builds a protective shield around the aura and reflects harmful energy back to it's source. It is thought to enhance sexual drive and removes fears and insecurities. Good choice for addictive tendencies as it removes destructive desires. Good stone for the menopause as it reduces hot flushes and is also good for treating stomach tension and eye issues... FLUORITE: Fluorite aids communication with the higher realms. It helps with concentration so makes a great study aid. It is good for sinusitis, kidney infections, back pain, asthma, colds and flu. It is a good stone for cleansing the aura and stops mindless chatter during meditation. This is a good stone to combat confusion, dizziness and can alleviate symptoms of vertigo. This is a good stone to have when you need courage to face the future. Crystal Properties Reference Guide (G) GARNET: Garnet is an excellent grounding stone. It is also good for thyroid, poor circulation, infertility, lactose intolerance, depression and IBS. It is said to boost energy levels and is a good stone for manifestation and cosmic ordering. It is also the stone of love and romance. GOLDSTONE: Goldstone promotes optimism and personal growth and is sometimes thought of as The Stone of Ambition. It reduces stomach tension, and is good for reducing anxiety and stress. Goldstone attracts good business practice and is thought to attract financial wealth. It is a stone recommended for easing constipation; it is also thought to be good for arthritis and for increasing energy levels. Crystal Properties Reference Guide (H) HEMATITE: Hematite is sometimes known as the stone of the mind. It is an excellent grounding stone and is exceptionally good for anaemia as it stimulates the absorption of iron. It is also thought to be good for O.C.D., anxiety, leg cramps, Reynaud's Disease and poor circulation. It helps you organise the mind so is good for anyone who has to do mathematics. Hematite is also thought to be good for insomnia and spinal alignment and can be used to cool fevers when given as an elixir HERKIMER DIAMOND: Herkimer Diamond is a powerful psychic stimulant promoting clairvoyance and telepathy. It is said to promote dream recall and is a good stone for past life regression. It is said to bring people back together when both people carry a crystal each. It is good for electromagnetic smog, stress, insomnia and strengthening the spine. It is also good for chronic fatigue and a major stone for encouraging spiritual growth.. HONEY CALCITE: Honey Calcite is a great stone for boosting both energy levels and concentration. It helps combat drowsiness so is a good choice is you are driving long distances. It helps heal both sexual and emotional abuse and removes limiting beliefs allowing you to confidently achieve your goals. It is thought to be a good choice for balancing the pancreas and blood sugar levels making it a perfect choice for diabetics. Crystal Properties Reference Guide (I) INFINITE: Infinite is sometimes called 'The stone of Miracles' due to its miraculous healing properties. It is said to be one of the main healer's stones activating healing on a maximum level. It is good for any type of chronic pain or joint pain. It is known as one of the premier healing stones. It is able to repair holes and splits in the human aura and promotes self belief. Infinite is also thought to be good for electromagnetic smog. IOLITE: Iolite is one of the best stones to use in psychic work and healing. It is sometimes known as the Vikings stone. It opens the 3rd eye and is good for astral travel and psychic development. It is said to be good for addictions, fear, memory, insomnia, sore throats and varicose veins. It is also thought to be a good choice for healing of the eyes. This is an excellent stone to use for Shamanic Journeying and past life regression. Crystal Properties Reference Guide (J) JET: Jet is a good stone to choose to alleviate menstrual cramps. It is also thought to be useful for treating migraines, epilepsy and general colds. Mood swings can be diminished with the help of Jet as well as lifting depression and promoting renewed optimism. It is thought to bring financial gain and protect business premises. Jet can also help to develop your psychic awareness and give protection during astral travel. Crystal Properties Reference Guide (K) KUNZITE: Kunzite is said to help heal broken hearts. It relieves stress and anger, bringing about peace and harmony. It removes obstacles to attract new love. It is a good stone for asthma, chest infections, stress, neuralgia, pneumonia and T.B. It has a very gentle energy to bring about understanding of others. This stone also strengthens the physical heart so is good to use following a heart attack.. KYANITE: Kyanite takes away anger and confusion to bring about tranquillity, loyalty and honesty. Kyanite does not retain negative energy and can balance all the chakra’s and removes energy blockages. Kyanite gives protection during meditation and visualization work. Crystal Properties Reference Guide (L) LABRADORITE: Labradolite is considered to be the stone of transformation. It is good for protecting the aura & spiritual growth as it strengthens the spiritual connection and psychic awareness encouraging you to connect with your intuition. It is good for P.M.T., gall bladder problems, pre-eclampsia, stress, vertigo, hypertension and gout. It is also said to be helpful for eye issues, rheumatism and is good for regulating metabolism. LAPIS LAZULI: Lapis Lazuli is a blue healing crystal that promotes psychic ability and protects during astral travel. It is good for asthma, pain relief, migraines, insomnia, hypertension, vertigo, depression, thyroid and Lupus Syndrome. It is a stone that is said to bond people together so would be a good choice for relationships or wedding gifts. It is a crystal also said to be good for hearing loss and helps you to utilize your listening skills. LARIMAR: Larimar is described as 'The Jewel of the Caribbean' and originates in the Dominican Republic. Larimar is the colour of the sea and promotes calm by removing excess energies. It is a good stone for all throat and lung issues such as asthma, throat and chest infections. It brings answers from the sea of consciousness & allows us to gain insight into problems. It is favoured by therapists for strengthening the physical heart following injury or heart attacks. LEOPARD SKIN JASPER: Leopard Skin Jasper is a great stone for Shamanic journeying to meet your animal guides and offers protection when travelling between worlds during journeying. It is thought to be good for protection and will boost energy levels when required. It is said to be good for activating the self healing process, protect during childbirth, relieve nervous tension, protect against insect and snake bites. LEPIDOLITE: Lepidolite promotes self love, patience and a knowing that all will turn out for the best in the end. It greatly decreases stress, anxiety, depression, manic depression, sciatica, despondency, anger, panic attacks and addictions. It is a good stone for business as it attracts success. Lepidolite absorbs electromagnetic pollution and is a good choice to place close to computers. It is also said to be good for absorbing negativity and increasing psychic awareness. LODESTONE / MAGNATITE: Lodestone is also known as Magnetite. It has powerful magnetic qualities and works with the body's own bio magnetic field. This is a good stone to aid recovery following illness and is also beneficial for asthma, inflammation and nose bleeds. It is a good choice for sports people as it relieves muscular aches and pains and heals muscle injuries. It is also good for fear, anger, grief and develops your intuition. Crystal Properties Reference Guide (M) MALACHITE: Malachite is a beautiful rich green colour and teaches us humility. It is known as 'The Midwives Stone' as it is said to facilitate birth. It is good for depression, birth, arthritis, diabetes, epilepsy, cramp and nausea. This is a good choice for menstrual cramps, fractures, vertigo and lowers blood pressure when worn around the wrist as a bracelet. It is a good choice for wealth as it attracts financial gain.. MANGANO CALCITE: Mangano calcite is a pink stone and is often referred to as the 'Reiki Stone' as it has a gentle but powerful energy and is frequently used in energy healing. It is a calming stone that eases and heals the heart chakra. It heals the inner child and past physical and emotional abuse. It is said to be good for insomnia, nightmares, anxiety, forgiveness and anger. This is a lovely stone for a child's bedroom. MERLINITE: Merlinite is a truly magical stone which is said to hold the secrets of shamans, magicians and other magic workers to attract magical occurrences into your life. Merlinite can also be used to heal past lives bringing harmony and peace to this lifetime. It is a good stone for those wanting to develop their intuition and helps to balance the yin yang energies. Good stone for journeying either in the physical or meditative sense. It promotes self love, self belief and self forgiveness. MOLDAVITE: Moldavite is the stone of transformation. Moldavite is said to have arrived on our planet from outer space. It is said to aid learning, communication and bring about new ideas. There have been reporting's of wonderful things happening to those who start wearing it. It is an excellent stone for dream recall and meditation. It is highly recommend for use by mediums as it allows you to communicate with other dimensions and the spirit world. MOOKITE: Mookite is the stone of the here and now. It can help you accept change as it occurs. Mookite protects and guards your emotions so is good for anyone who has been emotionally hurt. It stabilizes health and boosts the immune system. Mookite is a good stone for depression, building your self esteem as well as removing fear of the future. It provides a positive outlook promoting optimism at its highest level. MOONSTONE: Moonstone is a milky coloured stone with black flecks in it and is the essential female stone. It balances hormones, thus helping P.M.T., menopausal symptoms, birth, oedema, pre-eclampsia and is also useful in preparation for a new pregnancy following miscarriage. Moonstone will also develop your psychic perception and clairvoyance skills. It is thought to be useful for mastitis and lactation in breast feeding mothers. MOSS AGATE: Moss Agate is a great stone for meditation. It is also good for birth, colds, flu, thrush, fungal infections, dehydration and cystitis.. MYSTIC TOPAZ: Mystic Topaz is a very spiritual stone and helps speed up the process between clarifying one's intent and connecting it with the divine will to manifest your dreams at a much faster rate. It allows a direct flow of energy opening the inner senses up to healing. It helps one to tell the truth and is frequently known as the 'Stone of Truth'. It also gives confidence to the wearer enabling them to speak their mind more freely. Crystal Properties Reference Guide (N) NEW JADE: New Jade is well known for its pale green colour and is thought to be a very lucky stone. It not only attracts good luck but also financial wealth. It is said to be good for childbirth, kidney infections, fertility, hip pain, colic and regulates the physical heart. It is a good choice to bring harmony back to dysfunctional relationships. It is a good stone to have following an operation as it is thought to aid the healing process where stitches have been placed in the skin Crystal Properties Reference Guide (O) OCEAN JASPER: Ocean Jasper is protective stone which also encourages spiritual development at a gentle rate. It is also a good grounding stone and can alleviate stress when placed inside your pillow case at night. It is said to be good for bronchitis, cancer, cystitis, stomach upsets and gall stones. Ocean Jasper helps you to get the job done with calm enthusiasm. OPAL: Opal aids with clairvoyance. It is good for mood swings, infections and is a good stone for anyone who is diabetic as it balances insulin production. OPALITE: Opalite is a white stone with a blue tinge to it when turned to the light. It is known as 'The Stone of Angels' and encourages angelic connections. It is also good for diabetes, mood swings and fights fatigue and infection. Opalite is also thought to be beneficial for business growth and financial wealth. It is thought to protect the newborn infant so would be a good choice of gift to welcome a new baby. Crystal Properties Reference Guide (P) PERIDOT: Peridot teaches us to love each other. It is good for reducing anger, improving eyesight, asthma, gall bladder, stomach ulcers, I.B.S. and wards of jealousy and resentment towards the wearer. Peridot is also said to aid birthing by strengthening the labour contractions but alleviating the pain. It is thought to overcome hypochondria when worn around the neck as a pendant. Peridot is also useful for dysfunctional relationships. PHANTOM QUARTZ: A phantom crystal is when there is a ghost like appearance within the body of a crystal. It appears as if there is a crystal within a crystal. Phantom quartz stimulates healing on a higher level. It is said to connect us with our spirit guides and bring a deeper level of understanding during meditation. It helps us to recall past life information and raise buried memories to the surface enabling us to deal with them in a positive way. It encourages clairaudience and is useful for treating hearing loss. PICASSO JASPER: Picasso Jasper helps us to find the child within us again. It reminds us to have a good balance between work and play and helps us to enjoy life. Picasso Jasper is thought to be a protective stone and is good for absorbing negative energy. It is good for boosting the immune system and general healing of the body but especially the eyes. PICTURE JASPER: Picture Jasper aids psychic development. It is good for I.B.S., thrush, cystitis, stomach issues and gall bladder. It is thought to bring up past feelings of hurt, guilt, love, anger and hatred to the surface to enable you to deal with them. Picture Jasper is a comforting stone which alleviates fear and promotes security. It is a good stone for children as it boosts the immune system and provides energy boosts as necessary. PIETERSITE: Pietersite is a stone that activated a unification of the solar plexus and the third eye. This combination brings about strength of will power thus increasing the likelihood of achievement. This is sometimes called the tempest stone as its energy feels like the electricity of a thunder storm. Good for concentration, decision making and strengthening the aura. It is a good choice for growth, hypertension, asthma and chronic fatigue. PINK OPAL: Pink Opal brings joy and uplifts the mood. It is an exceptional stone for relieving stress and anxiety. It encourages you to forget your worries, inhibitions and removes feelings of shame or guilt. Good for diabetes and skin irritations. Pink Opal is a good choice for past life regression and dream recall. It also teaches us to be compassionate to ourselves and others. It is thought to be good for stress, and an excellent stone for children who have trouble sleeping. PYRITE: IIron Pyrite is an excellent choice for blocking unwanted negative energy and pollutants. This is a very positive stone and gives you a feeling of self worth stimulating a steady flow of ideas. It is thought to be good for anxiety, and for those who need to be more assertive in their everyday life. It improves memory and boosts energy levels helping you to overcome fatigue. It is thought to be good for asthma, bronchitis and lung infections. Crystal Properties Reference Guide (R) RAINBOW MOONSTONE: Rainbow Moonstone is said to have the power to grant your wishes so is an excellent stone for manifestation. It enhances psychic ability and intuition and brings harmony to the wearer. It is a very calming stone so is good for anyone who is a little stressed. This stone is also known for its ability to enhance fertility and balance hormones so makes it a good choice for P.M.T. It is also helpful for insomnia and childbirth. RAINBOW OBSIDIAN: Rainbow obsidian is a gentle form of obsidian which is just as protective as the black obsidian. It teaches us about our spiritual nature and can cut spiritual cords and connections with past loves or relationships. Rainbow obsidian will absorb any kind of negative energy and is a great stone for stress relief as it gently releases it from the aura..!! RASPBERRY QUARTZ: Raspberry Quartz is a powerful healing tool and is said to be able to balance and align all of the seven major chakras. It is recommended for bringing calm and positivity to the wearer. It is useful for strengthening the physical heart as well as teaching us to love ourselves. It helps heal broken hearts following emotional loss. It is also thought to be useful for cleansing the aura and stilling the mind. RED JADE: Red Jade is considered to be an extremely lucky stone. It is also the stone of passion and romance. Red Jade also relieves tension and a gently dissolves to anger. It is a stone that will create assertiveness in quieter souls diminishing fear and promoting self belief. It is a stone for stimulating you into action giving energy boosts as required. This is also a good choice for anyone with addictions so would be good choice for will power when giving up smoking or during dieting. RED JASPER: Red Jasper is the supreme nurturer and encourages spiritual development at a gentle rate. It is also a good grounding stone and can alleviate stress when placed inside your pillow case at night. It is said to be good for bronchitis, cancer, cystitis, stomach upsets and gall stones. Red Jasper helps you to de-clutter your mind and your life allowing you to become more organised in your thoughts and daily life. RED TIGER EYE: Red Tiger Eye is a red and brown healing crystal and is said to boost energy levels and speed up metabolism, therefore it is a great stone for anyone who want to lose weight. Tiger eye is a great stone for depression and lifting the mood. Red Tiger Eye is also good for fractures and for improving eye sight. It is thought to enhance psychic perception and raises the Kundalini energy as well as protecting the aura from negative energies. RHODOCROSITE: Rhodochrosite is a lovely pink and white stone and is said to be the stone of love and balance. Its name comes from the Greek word meaning 'Red Rose'. It works best on the heart chakra and is said to attract your soul mate into your life. It is very good at healing emotional, sexual abuse and provides healing for the inner child. It is also good for eczema and depression and it is said to enhance dreaming. RHODONITE: Rhodonite is known as 'The First Aider'. It is good for emotional and physical shock. It is also good for IBS, circulation, cystitis, stomach upsets, streptococcal throat infections. It is good for joint inflammation so would be good for arthritis. Rhodonite is a good choice for both kidney and gall stones as it helps dissolve them. It is also recommended for weight loss as it detoxifies the body's organs so they perform more efficiently. ROSE QUARTZ: Rose Quartz is a beautiful pink healing stone and is known as the stone of unconditional love. It both attracts love to those who carry or wear it and teaches self love. It is said to be good for asthma, infertility, reducing swelling, hypertension, bruises and sciatica. Rose Quartz calms and heals the mind, allowing you to let go of worry and fear. It is good for healing old emotional wounds and prepares you for future love. RUBY IN FUSCHITE: Ruby in Fuschite is useful for treating the spleen, adrenal glands and blood circulation and can help to treat carpal tunnel syndrome. It can assist in aligning the spine and increase the flexibility of muscles. It is said to enhance romance, marriage, integrity, devotion and passion. It helps in all things related to Love. It also stimulates the mind and emotions. It can help you "bounce back" after particularly tense or stressful physical or emotional situations. RUTILATED QUARTZ: Rutilated Quartz is said to capture the hair of the angels. It attracts inspiration and is good for concentration, boosting the immune system, lifting depression and alleviating symptoms of asthma. Rutilated quartz is thought to prevent hair loss and stimulate hair growth so would be a good choice for alopecia. It is also thought to be good for the healing of wounds following surgery. Rutilated Quartz also enhances the intuition giving you a sense of knowing. Crystal Properties Reference Guide (S) SELENITE: Selenite is a pure white stone which brings clarity of mind and opens the crown chakra. It is a very calming stone instilling a deep sense of peace and can be used to detach entities from the body. Selenite heals the spinal column and realigns the spine. It is a good choice for epilepsy as it guards against fits. It is also said to be good for enhancing concentration, encouraging study, P.E.T., S.A.D., and reduces stress levels. . SERPENTINE: Serpentine is a powerful healing tool and is known to have the ability to raise the Kundalini energy. Serpentine is a stone of optimism and positivity. It allows you to release fears from the past making it easier to look forward to the future. Serpentine is thought to eliminate parasites and is helpful at balancing blood sugars and diabetes. It is a good stone for helping with the absorption of calcium making it a good choice for children. SMOKEY QUARTZ: Smokey Quartz is a brownish tinged healing crystal and is a fantastic grounding stone. It is also good for relieving stress, lifting depression, reducing nightmares, preventing headaches, enhancing fertility and absorbs pain. Smokey Quartz is said to dissolve muscle cramps and strengthen the back muscles. It is a very positive stone and will promote optimism when worn or placed in an environment in which you live or work. SNAKESKIN JASPER: Snakeskin Jasper was thought to be the stone of invisibility in ancient times offering protection at all times. It is thought to be good for protection and will boost energy levels when required. It is said to be good for activating the self healing process, protect during childbirth, relieve nervous tension, protect against insect and snake bites. It is a good choice for cleansing a home as it rids the area of negative energies. SNOWFLAKE OBSIDIAN: Snowflake Obsidian wards off negative energies and protects the environment in which it resides. It is good for stress, poor circulation, depression and fear. SNOW QUARTZ: Snow Quartz is a stone that brings good fortune. It is a very calming and soothing stone so is good for stress and anxiety. It is also good for boosting the immune system so would be good for M.E., Lupus Disease and for keeping colds and flu at bay during the winter months. It is a very gentle stone that promotes tact and diplomacy and encourages us to overcome playing the victim and take responsibility for our own actions. SODALITE: Sodalite is a dark blue stone with lighter blue and white markings. It is said to opens the 3rd eye and is an excellent choice of stone for meditation. It is also good for phobias, panic attacks, M.S., leukaemia, M.E., throat infections, fever and hypertension. It is thought to be a good stone for removing guilt and fears and blends the logic with the intuition making it a good choice for psychic development. STRAWBERRY QUARTZ: Strawberry Quartz is a lovely pink stone which is said to produce a quiet restful energy which makes this a great stone for anyone who has difficulty relaxing or is a workaholic. The stone is also said to help heal emotional wounds of the past. Strawberry Quartz is also good for promoting the artistic and creative tendencies within us so is a good choice for designers and those involved with or studying art. SUGALITE: Sugalite is often known as the healer's stone, this is because of its great ability to enhance healing and promote spiritual love. It is good for removing disappointment and lessons the effects of shock. It lowers hostility, anger and jealousy. Sugalite is a good stone for headaches or migraines as it diminishes discomfort. Sugalite is suggested for the treatment of schizophrenia and paranoia as well as being highly recommended for autism. SUNSTONE: Sunstone is the stone of Joy and Good Fortune. This stone allows the real self to shine through and allows you to say NO when required to do so. Good for depression, self empowerment, stimulates the self healing process, SAD, sore throats, stomach ulcers as well as treating general aches and pains. Crystal Properties Reference Guide (T) TANGERINE AURA (MELON AURA) Tangerine Aura is also known as Melon Aura and is Clear Quartz that has been infused with 24k Gold and Iron to give it this amazing glistening orange colour. Tangerine Aura will boost your energy levels and improves circulation by aiding the absorption of iron alleviating anaemia. It is a good choice for depression as it is known to lift the mood. It encourages the birth of new ideas and helps you to accept change in a positive manor. It is a stone that helps you move forward in life with a renewed positivity. TANZANITE: Tanzanite is one of the most valuable and powerful stimulates that forms a connection between the brow and heart chakra making it a potent stone for psychic perception. Tanzanite promotes happiness and a relief from worry. It is a stone that helps you communicate well with others and is recommended for all workaholics as it calms the mind. It is useful for A.D.H.D. and for people who find it hard to relax. TIGER EYE: Tiger Eye is said to have the warmth and strength of the sun inside of it. It is good for the treatment of stomach ulcers, alleviating indigestion, osteoporosis and hypochondria. Tiger Eye was traditionally carried as a protective talisman in ancient times against ill wishers. It is thought to be good for treatment of tired and itchy eyes and has been found to be useful for the treatment of Hayfever. TIGER IRON: Tiger Iron promotes vitality and is extremely helpful for anyone suffering from exhaustion. It is good for family stress and supplying additional energy levels. TOURMALINE QUARTZ: Tourmaline Quartz protects during astral travel and also attracts good luck. It is thought to be good for dyslexia, anxiety, arthritis, fear and is a great confidence booster. Tourmaline Quartz changes negative energy into positive and strengthens the aura against psychic attack. It is a very good grounding stone and promotes a feeling of self belief and helps alleviate the need to self harm. TREE AGATE: Tree agate is a very calming stone and is thought to be good for IBS, Gastric Wind, Shock and trauma. It is a good choice for strengthening the aura and repairing faithfulness within a relationship. Tree agate is a good choice to place in your garden and is said to aid those with green fingers. TURQUOISE: Turquoise protects during any kind of travel and is especially protective of children at play. It is good for boosting the immune system, absorbing pain, alleviating panic attacks, balancing mood swings, treating M.E. and reducing the likelihood of heartburn. It is thought to be good for past life recall, self harming, gout, cataracts, rheumatism, and is a good choice as an anti inflammatory. Crystal Properties Reference Guide (U) UNAKITE: Unakite is a green and pink healing stone which is said to assist with psychic development. It is good for insomnia, pregnancy, absorbing anger, stress, anxiety and nervous tension. It is also thought to stimulate weight gain so would be useful for anorexia. Meditating with Unakite is useful for past life recall and for calming the mind. It is said to be good for absorbing electromagnetic smog from electrical equipment. Crystal Properties Reference Guide (W) WHITE HOWLITE: White Howlite is a good choice for meditation. It is also good for infant colic, alleviating insomnia, promoting a healthy pregnancy, absorbing anger, relieving stress, anxiety and nervous tension. White Howlite teaches us to be patient and is also thought to be useful for stimulating memory. It is said to help one achieve one's goals promoting optimism for the future and helps you to develop a positive attitude to life. WHITE JADE: White Jade is a crystal that brings luck and good fortune. It is thought to be an excellent choice for concentration as it filters out distractions. It is also a good stone for decision making. White Jade is thought to be good for promoting calm and tranquillity, providing protection, dissolving kidney stones, releasing negative thought patterns, enhancing fertility, enhancing dreams and alleviates hip pain. WHITE ONYX: White onyx balances, grounds and protects and is associated with the crown chakra. It is said to be good for stomach issues, lifting the mood, connecting to your higher self and promoting optimism. White onyx takes away the fear of death in the same way as Black onyx and so is a good stone for terminal illness. White onyx promotes the ability to make wise choices and encourages self control to the wearer. Crystal Properties Reference Guide (Y) YELLOW JADE: Yellow Jade as with all types of Jade is thought to be a very lucky stone. It not only attracts good luck but also financial wealth. It is said to be good for childbirth, kidney infections, fertility, hip pain, colic and regulates the physical heart. It is a good recovery stone as it is thought to stimulate healing following surgery. Yellow Jade is highly recommended for stomach pains in relation to constipation and emotional upsets. YELLOW JASPER: Yellow Jasper is the stone of travel protection so it's a good stone to wear whilst driving or to keep on your keyring. It is a very positive stone, making you 'feel better'. This is a very good stone for stomach and bowel issues. It is also recommended for use in Crones disease. Yellow Jasper stimulates the solar plexus and expels any build up of negative emotions so would be a good stone for nervous tension. Crystal Properties Reference Guide (Z) ZEBRA JASPER: Zebra Jasper is a white and black stone which resembles the Zebra. It is a lovely gemstone and has all the properties of the nurturing Jasper crystal with the added energy of being able to motivate and energize you allowing you to overcome the feeling of apathy. It is said to provide you with the courage you need to transform your idea's into reality, getting to grips with your problems and allowing you to overcome them to see your idea's through to completion.

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  • Angela Hutcheon June 10, 2013 at 11:10am

    I am attracted to Amethyst and Rose Quartz, I wear Amethyst mostly but also wear Rose Quartz,  I have an Amethyst Penulum/Wand and carry it with me all of the time.

  • lu March 6, 2012 at 9:14pm

    THANK YOU !!!

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