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AGATE
Courage
Agates are grounding stones. They
eliminate negativity, help to obtain a better
physical/emotional balance, and build self-confidence.
Agate can be used to stimulate analytical capabilities
and precision while increasing perceptiveness to
situations. In helping to raise one’s consciousness,
inherent talents are allowed to emerge.
Agate was carried as a truth amulet. It is believed to
promote marital fidelity, strengthen sight and
diminishes thirst.
BANDED AGATE
A strong protector, banded agate
reinforces your strength and provides protection if you
are very sensitive. It helps one to have extra courage
or energy to face stress.
BLUE
LACE AGATE
Helps one focus on the inner source of love, which can
transform and heal all wounds. Blue Lace Agate contains
the qualities of flight, air, movement, and grace. It
is believed to strengthen gracefulness, creativity, and
communication. Highly inspirational when working with
the inner self, Blue Lace Agate strengthens hereditary
skeletal structure, outward manifested growths and
arthritis.
MOSS
AGATE
Connects one to Nature. Improves ego and self-esteem,
emotional balance and strengthens positive personality
traits. An energizer for those who like to take life at
a slow pace, Moss Agate allows one to see all the beauty
one's eyes touch.
AMAZONITE
Crystal Courage
Amazonite helps to eliminate worries and
fears. A soothing and calming stone, it helps to open
the throat, heart and solar plexus centers for
self-expression, artistic creativity, and healing.
Reduces self-damaging behavior and increases one’s sense
of self-respect, confidence, grace, and self-assuredness
with communication. Helps one to face challenging
situations, to bring clarity of thought in dealing with
chaos, to speak your truth or make difficult requests.
AMBER
Solid Sunlight
This is the first substance ever used by
humans for jewelry – it is millions of years old. Amber
helps ground spiritual energy into the physical body.
It is a powerful healer and pain reliever that
neutralizes negative energy and allows the body to heal
itself. It clams overwhelming and day to day stress and
lifts the spirits. This makes it helpful in alleviating
depression and loneliness and in bringing about a
positive mental state. Amber helps to promote mental
clarity, mood balance and confidence. It helps one in
the art of manifestation – bringing desires to reality.
AMETHYST
The Stone of
Twilight
This is a stone of
spiritual attunement and protection. Amethyst has a
direct link to the mind. Amethyst quiets the mind,
stimulates visions and opens spiritual and psychic
centers, helping to attain wisdom and strengthening the
use of intuition.
Amethyst helps to heal all kinds of addictions, easing
withdrawal symptoms and curtailing compulsive
behaviors. It encourages transformation by helping you
let go of all that is old and all that holds you back –
in every aspect of life – so that you may fully embrace
your spiritual destiny. Useful in dispelling rage,
anger, fear, and anxiety, it helps relieve physical and
emotional pain. “Nature’s Tranquilizer”
APATITE
Weight loss! This is a good stone for
reducing sugar addictions and relieving hunger. It
stimulates the intellect and helps to dissolve
negativity. This stone helps in the development of
clairvoyance, providing access to past life
information. High calcium content strengthens bones,
muscles and aids in mineral assimilation. Apatite helps
in healing the mouth, throat, thyroid, stuttering, and
in reducing high blood pressure. It eases hypertension,
helps to deepen meditation, and restores clear thoughts.
AQUAMARINE
Stone of the Sea
Aquamarine evokes visions of the sea in
both its name and color. Considered a stone of courage,
aquamarine was given to sailors as protection against
drowning, is still used for protection over water.
Aquamarine helps to stabilize unsettled surroundings,
release anxiety, fear and restlessness and it aids
sensitive and mystical people by enhancing the use of
psychic powers. A member of the blue-green family of
stones which relate to the throat center, aquamarine
aids in compassion and tolerance and facilitates
communication with others as well as with the deeper
self. Wearing or holding aquamarine helps soften our
words when we are determined to speak. It aids in
soothing and calming emotional problems, especially
between mates. Aquamarine strengthens the body's
cleansing organs such as the liver, spleen, thyroid, and
kidneys. It helps the eyes, jaw, neck, stomach, teeth,
and throat.
AVENTURINE
The Comfort Stone
Aventurine is an excellent protector of
the heart – both physical and emotional. One of the
best stones to wear during stressful times, soothing
aventurine eases emotional pain, and give courage in
social and group situations. Aventurine facilitates the
balancing and alignment of the intellectual, emotional,
physical and auric bodies. Aventurine initiates a deep
purification of the physical body, especially the vital
organs.
AZURITE
Mental House Cleaning
Azurite helps us to consciously look at
invisible, old, programmed beliefs that cause us to
resist taking the action that is necessary for our
growth or the fulfillment of our dreams. Azurite can
deactivate negative automatic patterns of response.
BLUE
CHALCEDONY
The Gentle Protector
This is a dreamy stone with a gentle
energy that fosters balance between body, mind and
spirit. This calming stone reduces hostility, anger and
irritation. This can facilitate emotional honesty. It
encourages and eases communication, especially that
communication that can become emotionally charged. Blue
Chalcedony is excellent for psychic work and skills of
clairvoyance, intuition and energy healing. It has a
very protective property, evidenced in both physical and
emotional realms, and is often used for protection from
evil. Physically, this stone has been used to treat the
eyes, Alzheimer’s, the blood, bones, spleen and gall
bladder. This is an excellent stone for breastfeeding
mothers, to calm both Mother and Baby, and to increase
milk supply.
BRONZITE
The Stone of Harmony
Bronzite is thought not only to
protect, but is able to
send the ill-will or evil spell back to the sender
thrice fold. Especially helpful in discordant situations
where the wearer feels they lack control and/or lose
their center, the energy of bronzite promotes certainty
and control, encouraging us to take control of our own
actions and be more certain about what we want in our
lives. The color brings with it an air of grounding,
reflecting the need to step back and re-adjust
sometimes, aiding in the development of spiritual
transformation.
CARNELIAN
The Here-and-Now Stone
Carnelian helps to ground us in the
present and gives one the courage to go forward. For
those who are insecure, carnelian helps to find a new
strength in themselves. Carnelian nourishes and
vitalizes the entire being, bestowing optimism and an
enthusiasm for life. It inspires you to make changes
that will move you towards your life’s goal or dream.
Carnelian helps stimulate creative energies, physical
power, originality and courage. Carnelian is a stone of
protection from anger, envy and fears, helping to ease
or remove sorrows. It is an energy booster.
CITRINE
Self-Esteem, Personal Power
A crystal that relates to the energy of
the sun, citrine is warm and energizing. An
anti-depressant, citrine strengthens self esteem,
confidence, personal will and creative powers. It
reminds us that abundance is unlimited and is our
birthright. To attract prosperity requires us to use
our personal power. It helps us channel creative energy
into manifestation. Citrine helps us to live up to our
highest ideals by helping us use our personal power
wisely, with unselfish energy, giving lovingly and
willingly to others. It promotes optimism and
encourages harmony in the home and work environment.
CHAROITE
Stone of Transformation
Charoite helps us handle fear. It
enables us to explore the nature of our fears – known
and unknown - so that we may release them. This is a
stone of spiritual transformation – it helps one to
understand and heed the lessons we have brought upon
ourselves. It allows us to see spirituality in others
and to recognize our own connection with the universe by
instilling a sense of peace and harmony with our life
and our destiny.
CHRYSOCOLLA
The Peace Crystal
Chrysocolla helps release emotions,
helping to ease fear, anxiety and guilt. In relaxing
the emotions and alleviating emotional confusion, it
opens the mind with renewed strength and balance. This
stimulates creativity as well as confidence in creative
expression. Chrysocolla helps one to find inner
strength in stressful times. It helps prevent one from
saying things they should not say. It draws out the
comforting characteristics of patience, compassion,
forgiveness and tolerance - for others and for
ourselves. A great stone to keep in the workplace.
CHRYSOPRASE
Openings
Chrysoprase can help us attract
situations and people which may be of assistance in
creating abundance and success in new projects. It also
helps one to accept healing energies. Chrysoprase is
emotionally uplifting, instilling a state of grace,
non-judgmental attitudes and the acceptance of others
and of oneself. It encourages fidelity in both business
and personal affairs. It is especially inspiring to
artisans as it increases one’s dexterity.
FLUORITE
The Genius Stone
Fluorite has the ability to sharpen
mental abilities. It operates on and enhances the mental
plane, increasing the ability to concentrate, stilling
the mind when under pressure, and amplifying
intellectual development. It is the ideal stone for
manifestation – bringing your ideas to reality.
Fluorite’s principal energy is that of helping connect
mind to spirit. In terms of fluorite’s various colors,
blue fluorite stands for inner peace, mental calmness
and serenity. Purple represents a focus on the
expression of spirit. Yellow is the color of
understanding and manifestation. Green represents a
release of worry or anxiety. White represents the
purest merging of the individual with universal spirit.
GARNET
The Happy Stone
Garnet embodies the qualities of
creativity and sexuality in a gentle way. More likely
to awaken friendship than passion, garnet increases
popularity and encourages success in business and
business relationships. It’s vibrant energy strengthens
will, persistence, confidence and success, making the
person who wears it attractive to others. It can help
stimulate creative expression.
HEMATITE
The Worry Stone
Hematite is a very powerful stone of
protection. Ancient warriors would rub their bodies
with hematite in the belief that it would protect them
physically in battle - its beautiful high sheen would
deflect the enemy’s arrows. Though it is a very powerful stone of protection, it is
a great stone for people who need help protecting
themselves from other people’s emotional “arrows”.
Cancer and Pisces especially are likely to be emotional
sponges, but others are vulnerable as well. Hematite
deepens the connection between spirit and body, helping
us keeps our sense of self and sense of purpose firm.
IOLITE
Awakenings
Similar to sapphire, iolite helps one
grow towards spirituality painlessly. It aids in the
awakening of intuitiveness. Iolite helps balance
emotions. Good for detoxifying from addictions.
JADE
Wisdom, Longevity
Within Japan and China, jade is
considered to be the most precious of all stones. There
are five values credited to Jade: clarity, modesty,
courage, justice and wisdom. Jade stimulates wisdom and
helps the attainment of desired goals. It promotes
practicality. Ancients attributed a long life and
peaceful death to this stone.
JASPER
To Help and to Heal
All forms of jasper will possess this
energy, although each type will manifest its own special
characteristics. Jasper is a very grounding stone. Considered a sacred
stone by Native Americans, it is known as “The patron
stone of counselors and healers”. Jasper was worn by
Healers as a reminder that we are here on the earth to
bring joy and substance to others - to help and to
heal. As a healing and balancing stone, jasper helps
reduce insecurities, fears and guilt. It is believed to
protect against fear as well as grant good luck when
buying or selling something.
FANCY OR VERIGATED JASPER
Assists in acquiring a positive outlook
and feelings of happiness and enthusiasm. Helps reduce
insecurities, fears and guilt.
LEOPARD or DALMATION JASPER
A grounding stone, used to balance the
physical, mental and emotional bodies. Used to attune
one to the balance required in nature. Helps increase
personal organizational skills.
OCEAN JASPER
A very soothing stone, Ocean Jasper
facilitates a loving acceptance of oneself as well as
others. It is emotionally healing and allows for
peacefulness of mind. Ocean Jasper helps one accept
their responsibilities and increases patience. As it is
in the Jasper family, ocean jasper is a very protective
stone.
PICTURE JASPER
Increases intuition and one’s ability to
recall past lives. Helps reduce insecurities, fears and
guilt. It is believed that Picture Jasper strengthens
the immune system, decreases skin problems and slows the
aging process.
POPPY JASPER
Joy and Protection
With great positive energy, Poppy Jasper
inspires, invigorates and energizes the entire being.
It gives one the motivation, inspiration and energy to
act. It provides the extra energy needed to get through
challenging situations in a happy and joyful way. Poppy
Jasper enlivens the physical body, helping to dissolve
physical impediments.
RAINBOW JASPER
Emotional Security
Produces a calming effect, especially in
decision making. By giving us emotional security,
Rainbow Jasper helps us bring hidden thoughts, grief,
fear & hope to the surface so they can be dealt with.
This creates positive mental energy and protects us from
stress.
RED
JASPER
The Earth Connection
In most Spiritual Cultures, Red Jasper is
considered to be the blood of the earth. It is thought
to be one of the best stones for connecting with the
deep stabilizing energies of the earth. An emotionally
calming stone, it makes its effects known slowly and
gradually. A protective and healing stone, this is a
very good stone to use when someone is upset and needs
to be calmed down. The true power of jasper is to help
us feel a continuity of spirit and body.
KYANITE
A Stone for Balance
Kyanite works to peel away our “layers”.
It dispels anger and frustration, dissolves confusion
from emotional, intellectual and spiritual issues, and
facilitates mental clarity and focus. Kyanite will help
one move beyond an immediate or persistent worry, and
help you to remember that everything which happens is
for a purpose. It allows one to persevere in difficult
tasks. One of the best stones to use if having
difficulty meditating, as its ability to quiet the mind
is virtually unequaled. Because of its ability to help
us peel away our “layers”, Kyanite is very useful when
working to recall past lives.
LABRADORITE
Psychic Wisdom
Helps develop the wise use of psychic
abilities. Brings flashes of enlightenment to your life
and that of others. Allows one to work for long periods
without tiring. Balances and re-energizes those who are
overworked.
LAPIS LAZULI
Speaking your truth
Lapis takes no prisoners. It brings to
the surface a charge of emotion. Lapis takes us
directly into our own pretenses – showing us that which
we have accepted as reality in order to protect
ourselves from pain and sorrow. It will uncover the
unpleasant emotions and feelings we have hidden.
Acknowledging and dispelling these emotions reward us
with a golden light – a greater sense of insight, a
relief of depression and the ability to express all
forms of creativity.
LEPIDOLITE
The Stabilizer
Has the ability to generate a feeling of
inner stability despite outer chaos. Helps one stay
grounded during stressful experiences and transitions.
Helps people reorganize their old ways of thinking and
acting so they can meet the challenge of change. Soothes
and balances anger and negative emotions.
MOOKAITE
Emotional Protector
A good emotional protector, Mookite helps
us embrace and celebrate new circumstances. It assists
us in being kind to others and ourselves. By helping to
deal with negative situations and in decision making, it
encourages our desire for variety and new experiences.
MOONSTONE
Moonstone offers protection while
traveling. It increases intuition and helps one to
apply that knowledge. Moonstone helps one understand
their destiny. It removes obstacles and allows us to
progress on our paths while providing guidance. It
removes emotional tension and enhances creativity.
Moonstone also acts as a talisman of good fortune and
protection while traveling.
OPAL
Opal facilitates communication by
allowing one to clearly express themselves. It assists
in letting go of anger and is a memory aid. This is a
very sensitive stone that is receptive to the wearer’s
needs. It amplifies the wearer’s traits & thoughts,
allowing for the release of inhibitions and feelings
that have been repressed. A stone of creativity, Opal
encourages the flow of creative energies – this is a
great stone for writers. It helps to awaken any psychic
or mystical attributes that lie within one.
PEARLS
Historically symbolic of purity,
innocence and faith, pearls are the only gemstones that
are never worn by men!
Pearls enhance sincerity, truth and loyalty and bring
calming reflection. They are a good stone to promote
fertility and aid in birthing. Pearls provide a vehicle
for advancing states of wisdom and help one to better
receive spiritual guidance.
PERIDOT
Heals the Ego
Excellent at calming raging anger and
stress, Peridot is especially good for healing
relationships. It is a strong healing stone. Peridot
helps one understand the changes going on in their life,
encouraging them to rid themselves of negative patterns
and promoting growth. It fosters rebirth and renewal.
Physically, Peridot it is used for soothing the nervous
and digestive systems.
RED
CORAL
Red Coral stimulates and energizes
emotions. Red coral also brings passion. It is a very
healing stone, good for fertility, metabolism, thyroid,
muscles and the heart, blood and circulatory system.
RED
TIGER’S EYE
A grounding stone, Red Tiger’s Eye
promotes a practical and optimistic outlook. Useful for
enhancing physical vitality, Red Tiger’s Eye helps the
wearer create healthy patterns in exercise and eating
habits. Diminishing anxiety, it helps one feel
energetic, vibrant and passionate.
RHODOCROSITE
Take a Deep Breath
Rhodocrosite clears the solar plexus by
releasing emotional stresses which inhibit breathing.
It gently and quickly helps to heal and balance
emotional trauma. It invokes the ability to forgive and
forget and increases compassion. Rhodocrosite relieves
impatience and anxiety and increases one’s capacity to
experience love and joy. It integrates our physical and
spiritual energies and unites the conscious and
subconscious.
RHODONITE
Patience
Rhodonite promotes self-assuredness and
restores emotional balance. Black wards off negativity,
while pink represents the heart and experience of love.
ROSE
QUARTZ
Where Love Begins
Rose Quarts strengthens and opens the
heart. It helps us accept ourselves as the person we
are both the positive and negative. Rose quartz is also
an excellent stone to program to help you bring more
love into your life.
RUBY
Traditionally associated with passion,
both sexually and emotionally; brings negative feelings
to the surface; teaches us to be realistic about goals.
RUTILE QUARTZ
Manifestation Stone
Rutilated Quartz is particularly
effective in releasing energy blockages. Like all
quartz, Rutilated Quartz has the ability to help
dissolve any energy congestion. This is one of the
primary stones to use for manifesting one’s dreams and
goals. Especially effective for those who want to make
a difference in the world.
RYOLITE – also known as RAINFOREST JASPER
Perseverance, Resolve & Protection
Ryolite helps push the wearer toward
their goals, and to face the changes that occur when
goals are met. Encouraging change and creativity, it
increases self-esteem and capacity to love. Ryolite
allows one to listen without distortion. It helps the
solitary allow others into their lives, aids in
meditation and balances the Yin-Yang.
SARDONYX
Brings happiness in marriage and live-in
relationships. Helps with moral issues and
self-control.
SMOKEY QUARTZ
Grounded in the Light
Smokey Quartz is a mood elevator. It
helps relieve discouragement and depression. It helps
us process our negative beliefs and helps us gain the
courage and confidence to make the changes we need to
make. It stabilizes fear and panic. Smokey quartz
helps one attain a positive body image.
SODALITE
Sodalite clears the mind of emotional
confusion so that rational thinking can occur. Very
good for people who tend to be reactive and
oversensitive.
SPINEL
Moderation
Spine helps lessen anxieties. It
encourages moderation of all excesses and aids in
detoxifying the blood and the mind. Beneficial to the
skin, Spinel is believed to be an aid in fasting and in
helping to develop strength.
SUGALITE
Sugalite helps us to release anger,
guilt, and resentment; and puts us in touch with our
inner source of strength and light.
TIGER’S EYE
Patience and Courage
Tiger’s eye helps us separate our false
desires from what is truly needed. It then helps us
translate our ideas into physical reality. This stone
helps us to have more confidence in our ability to
realize our dreams by assisting us in recognizing the
inner resources we can use for accomplishment.
TOURMALINE
Black Tourmaline
Black tourmaline's particular function is
to repel negative energy, whether from external or
internal sources. It is a very good stone to carry when
you're experiencing any kind of stress.
GREEN TOURMALINE
Green Tourmaline is believed to be a healer on all
levels. It is also believed to be particularly helpful
for creativity and abundance.
PINK TOURMALINE
Pink
Tourmaline helps us to transform unconditional self-love
into love for others.
TURQUOISE
The Heaven-Earth Bridge
Used by Native Americans as a powerful
protective stone.
Some Native cultures believe that by wearing Turquoise
the human mind becomes one with the universe.
Turquoise is a stone of mental clarity and clear
communication. It helps to make our desires clear to
us, and assists us in expressing them to others who may
be able to help us materialize them.
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