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AGATE - Is a chalcedony quartz that forms in concentric layers in a wide variety of colours and textures. Highly valued in ancient times it was worn as a talisman. It is said to tone and strengthen body and mind. Imparts a sense of strength and courage. Facilitates ability to discern truth and accept circumstances. Grounding but energetic, a powerful healer. Agates are considered very powerful stones and foster love, abundance, wealth, good luck, longevity, acceptance, courage, protection, balance, harmony, generosity, strength, security and appreciation of nature. They are also very calming and soothing to the emotions.
  • BLUE LACE AGATE - Helps to focus on the inner source of love within you that transforms and heals all wounds. Contains the qualities of flight, air, movement, and grace. Highly inspirational when working with the inner self. It is said to be very effective for reducing household and/or family quarrels, aids healing in the areas of arthritis, strengthens bones, helps digestion, stimulates nervous system and reduces growths. It is associated with the zodiac star sign of PISCES.
  • BOTSWANA AGATE - Strongly recommended for firefighters, people who smoke, and for anyone who comes in regular contact with excessive amounts of heat or smoke. Helpful for anyone who wants to quit smoking. Beneficial to the circulatory system, the skin, and the brain.  Soothes depression.
  • GREEN AGATE - Love, Strength and Courage. Ancient love attracting stone of a soothing, healing color. Worn in ancient Britain for love spells and as a wealth amulet. Grounding but energetic, a powerful healer. Agates are considered very powerful stones and foster love, abundance, wealth, good luck, longevity, acceptance, courage, protection, balance, harmony, generosity, strength, security and appreciation of nature. They are also very calming and soothing to the emotions.
  • TREE AGATE - Is also a prosperity talisman. Helps one view themselves with more clarity and see the world through a broader viewpoint. Deepens one's
    awareness of and appreciation for the natural world. Introspection.
  • MOSS AGATE - Contains inclusions of minerals that look like moss or foliage. Leads one to agreeability, persuasiveness and strength in all endeavors and success in all pursuits. Helps one in the acquisition of riches.
  • FIRE AGATE - Is said to help those who are overly timid become more assertive and self-expressive. Also associated with courage, protection, enthusiasm and goodness. Strong connection to the energies of the earth. Excellent stone to use before meditating. Induces a feeling of relaxation. Helps alleviate problems relating to the stomach and endocrine system. Helps you examine and deal with
    problems in a calm and safe manner.

 

AMAZONITE - Is excellent for those who live or work in harsh, toxic, or fast paced environments because of its ability to soothe the nervous system and absorb negativity. It seems to work directly with the nerves by soothing and strengthening them. It helps one create a flow of thoughts for more creative expression. Amazonite is recommended for people who have any type of nervous disorder, such as nervous jitters, trouble sleeping, feelings of being overwhelmed, etc. It tends to balance the electromagnetic fields in and around the body.
AMETHYST - ranges in colour from pale lilac to deep purple. Amethyst is associated with increased  spiritual awareness, meditation, balance, psychic abilities, inner peace, healing and positive transformation and helps guard against psychic attack. This stone is very healing of body, mind and soul. It is a powerful blood cleanser and energizer and is the birthstone of February.
ARAGONITE - Helps to reduce stress and anger, helps to stabilize the emotions, especially good when one feels overwhelmed by responsibilities. Also helpful in calming the mind for meditation. Uplifts the emotions. Patience under stress, helps us navigate business, managerial, personal challenges with a clear head and steady hand. Giving and receiving easily. Aragonite is also useful in overcoming illusions, and help one to face truth and accept reality. Deep, peaceful meditation. It is said to foster truth, emotional and mental stability, inner understanding and clear perception. Associated with the zodiac sign of CAPRICORN.
AVENTURINE - Often called the "Stone of Heaven”, It is said to enhance creativity, imagination, independence, prosperity, career success, calmness and balance. Promotes growth, optimism, determination, enthusiasm and tolerance . Green aventurine is considered to be especially healing of mind and body.
  • PEACH AVENTURINE  - This is an all-around good luck stone. It is useful to increase feelings of self-worth or personal power. This stone attracts success to the owner, and can also be useful as a general protection stone.
AQUAMARINE - Aquamarine illuminates the hidden causes of your life situations so you may better master their lessons. It is traditionally used to soothe, calm and alleviate fears and phobias. Associated with cleansing, meditation, serenity, peace, prophecy, inspiration, tranquility, strength and the wise use of inner power. Promotes safe travel on water. This stone is attuned to the ocean and helps us to get in touch with the nature spirits of the sea.
AZURITE- MALACHITE - Augments clear understanding, cleansing, healing, transformation, perspective, purification, patience, kindness, intuition, prophecy and truth. This stone offers spiritual guidance, promotes psychic dreams, unites the subconscious with the conscious mind and expands the limits of our minds. Associated with the zodiac star sign of TAURUS.
BLOODSTONE - A green jasper dotted with red spots of iron oxide and known as the stone of courage, vitality, and, "iron clad strength". A powerful healing and grounding stone, long associated with blood cleansing and the ability to aid courage and calm.
CARNELIAN - A stone of ambition and drive. It inspires a positive courageous confidence. It is said to motivate, activate and energizes personal power, revealing hidden talents. Reminds one to be "in the moment". Carnelian nourishes and vitalizes your entire being, bestowing optimism and enthusiasm for life. Carnelian is linked with emotional warmth, sociability, creativity, individuality, memory, appreciation of nature, harmony, courage, happiness, self-esteem, and calms our fears and anger
CHALCEDONY - Helps ease self-doubts, makes one more reflective. Eases bad dreams and eye problems. Stimulates maternal feelings and creativity release. Guards against melancholy and over sensitivity. Helps with emotional balance, vitality, stamina, endurance, energy, intensity, hardiness, nurturance, generosity, liveliness,
kindness, charity and friendliness. Helps ease self-doubts, makes one more reflective. Eases bad dreams and problems related to the eye, gall bladder, bones, spleen, blood, and circulatory organs. Cleansing in nature.
CHRYSOCOLLA - "Mother Earth's healing stone" stimulates the mind while calming the emotions. Helps relieve stress and is also good to help you focus on goals. Helps tranquillize nervous tension, provide great inner peace, promote patience, flexibility, encourages clarity. It is associated with serenity, peace, subconscious wisdom, intuition, patience, nurturance, acceptance, tolerance, unconditional love, calmness, meditation, honesty, hope, intimacy, gentleness and sensitivity. Associated with the zodiac star sign of VIRGO.
CHRYSOPRASE -Is said to promote hope, draw out talent and stimulate creativity. It energises the heart and sacral chakras and stimulates mental dexterity but also restful sleep.
CHIASTOLITE (Andalusite)- Marked by a distinctive cross in the centre, this is a powerfully protective stone that has long been used to ward off curses and ill wishes. It is also creative and helps with increased spirituality and releasing worn out patterning, stablises and helps calm fears. This gemstone is associated with the zodiac star sign of LIBRA.
CITRINE - Helps with the power to manifest wealth, attract powerful creative forces, adjust to the external disturbances in life. Citrine is thought to help with all forms of emotional distress, including, low self-esteem, lack of energy and destructive tendencies. Many also refer to Citrine as the "Merchant's Stone" believing placing citrine crystals in a safe or locked place will increase income.
DUMORTIERITE - Facilitates the of "standing-up" for oneself; can assist in providing the stamina to retain one's self when one is subjected to harsh environments. Promotes harmony, orderliness, precision, self-discipline and the ability to organize. Helps us become more businesslike, systematic, tidy and methodical.
EMERALD - Attracts wealth, increases the public's awareness of your business. Deals with communication difficulties, softens arrogance, balances pace. Emeralds promote love, romance, joy, cleansing, clairvoyance, clear vision, memory, faith, intuition, serenity, intelligence and communication. This is a truth-promoting stone, inspiring deep knowing from within. In ancient times Emeralds were given to friends to verify their loyalty.
FLUORITE - Fluorite is a very protective stone, especially offering psychic protection. Fluorite fosters truth, intellect, consciousness, aura cleansing and protection. Important balancer, healer.
  • PURPLE FLUORITE Increases spiritual balance and mystic visions.
  • BLUE FLUORITE Calms the emotions.
  • GREEN FLUORITE Is a mental stone which helps to release persistent and unwanted patterns of thought. It is particularly helpful with thought patterns such as anxiety and worry. Stills the mind and heart, harmonizes and recharges all Chakras.
  • YELLOW FLUORITE Nurtures wisdom, knowledge and intelligence.
  • WHITE FLUORITE Builds purity of spirit.
GARNET - Long used as a protective talisman, garnet is a powerful energiser and aids in balancing energy and stimulating the metabolism. Very good in crisis situations. Is said to stimulate the rise of kundalini energy and balance sexual energy. Red garnet is often given to represent love.
GREENSTONE (New Zealand) - Is known as a dream stone and a stone of fidelity. Also used as a talisman of protection against attack and illness.
 
HEMATITE - Known as the "Gemstone for the Mind", naturally reflective Hematite is believed to help develop original thinking, clarity, balance, and calm reason. A very powerful stone for those attracted to it. Hematite enhances focus, concentration, will power, grounding, reliability, courage, confidence, optimism, trust, balance and stability. Magnetic hematite is especially considered a healing stone.
HESSONITE - Like the Yellow Sapphire, Amber Hessonite is a good balancing stone. It is said to calm the nerves, quiet the mind, relieve depression. This stone is recommended for almost everyone, as it counters the negative influences of illusion. Believed in India Mythology to be the fingernails of the God, Vala, Hessonite Gems are considered the rarest of the planetary stones.
HOWLITE - "Tranquility Stone" Calmness, and balance of emotions. Encourages open, honest, heart to heart communication. Dissolves fear and rage. Gives discernment and patience. In the moment action. Enthusiasm. Fosters appreciation of beauty, inspiration, creativity and artistic expression. A very beneficial and helpful stone for those in the Arts Profession. Musicians, Poets, Artists, Actors....etc.
 
IOLITE - Enhances leadership ability, power, inner strength, self-confidence and executive ability. Perfect for those in positions of authority needing more control. Emotional balancer, helps lessen the tendency to over-react emotionally. Aids flexibility in attitudes. Relieves anxiety and stress. IOLITE aligns with the zodiac star sign of AQUARIUS.
JADE - Powerful emotional balancer. It is a symbol of divine, unconditional love and purity. All jade augments longevity, fertility, serenity, wisdom, practicality, tranquillity, balance, peace, harmony, moderation, perspective, equilibrium and stability. This is a stone that helps us understand our dreams and teaches us to live in harmony with the laws of nature and spirit.
  • HONEY ORANGE Enhances energy and protection. Help organs that process food and waste in our bodies.
  • LAVENDER Inspires love, optimism and beauty and helps with emotional matters.
  • WHITE  - Fosters practical application of spirituality. Helps one direct their energy to its most advantageous outlet. Helps filter out distraction and allows you to envision the best result of a given situation.
  • YELLOW - Is linked with assimilation, digestion, understanding and empathy. Help organs that process food and waste in our bodies
  • RED JADE - A passionate and active stone.


 

JASPER -Jaspers are said to bring protection and nurturing. Jasper is associated with helping cope with problems, bringing courage and honesty to help deal. This stone is good for those who need to bring their life into unity, strengthens intuition and aligns with the root chakra.
  • OCEAN JASPER - Ocean Jasper is found only on the shores of Madagascar and can only be collected at low tide. This stone is said to be emotional in nature and should be used to heal the emotional body. Peace of mind and of heart. Soothing. It is also for assisting us to understand our ancient sea origins and to empathize with the creatures of the sea of whom many people have either forgotten or simply ignore. It also helps us to understand the circular nature of all things, that all things are interconnected and one.
  • PICTURE JASPER - Is brown Jasper with beautiful variations of colouring. It is a balancing and stabilizing stone that grounds with it's earth connection, brings comfort.
  • KAMBABA Jasper - an exotic jasper from Madagascar. It has rich green and brown earth tones of spots and swirls, stunningly beautiful. It is said to help with cellular regeneration and like all jaspers is particularly good for grounding and protection.
  • RAINFOREST JASPER - (RHYOLITE)  - a beautiful gemstone with spotted or banded crystal inclusions which helps to process the past and deal in the present. It is said to enhance self esteem and self acceptance and fortify the body's natural resistance, and has a balancing effect on the emotions. It helps facilitate a deep state of meditation.
  • MOOKAITE (Australian Jasper) - Is good for people who take life too seriously. It breaks up any inflexible structures in the mind and encourages play. It helps to improve hand eye coordination and is good for asthma or bronchial problems which need to have stuff move up and out. It works with abundance. It helps one be more social with new perceptions and communication skills and promotes laughter. It works well with people who have isolated themselves.
  • SILVER LEAF JASPER - Silver color swirls. Allows the emotional body to be filled with one's own open heart energy. This leads to becoming more self-satisfied and contented. You can breathe better because you know that you are loved. Works in cycles to release beliefs and mental attitudes related to areas of self doubt.
     
JET - A fossilized organic matter used as a healing stone. A form of petrified wood similar to coal, though much harder. Has absorbing qualities. Helps draw out negative energy. Especially useful for people who have unreasonable fears that limit their lives. Helps control mood swings and fights deep depression. Recommended for stimulating psychic experience and guiding one in the quest for spiritual enlightenment. If worn, it should be set in silver.
KYANITE - Clear, blue, blue-green. Also called Disthene. Balances energy throughout the body. Cleanses negativity from the environment. Bestows channeling and altered states. Encourages vivid dreams, clear visualization, loyalty, honesty and serenity.
 

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