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. Agates 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 fire-fighters, 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. Is said to be beneficial to the circulatory system,
the skin, and the brain and sooth 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.
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 endeavours and success in all pursuits
and is said to help 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 an opaque sodium feldspar. 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
- The coloration of this quartz is caused by the presence of iron and/or
manganese. It 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 the birthstone of February and associated with the
Crown chakra.
APACHE TEARS - Used to comfort in times of
grief. It metaphorically 'sheds' the tears for one in times of sorrow
allowing for true understanding of the situation of distress in order to
provide insight and acceptance. Provides energy to stimulate analytical
capabilities. Promotes a forgiving attitude and a release of grievances
which have been held against another.
APATITE - Comes in a variety of colours ranging
from yellow to green, white, pink, blue or purple. Is said to dissolve
aloofness and negativity, and is useful in all intellectual pursuits.
Apatite is said to foster peace and harmony through communication and
communion with our higher self.
ARAGONITE - Is said to help 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. 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 -
is a variety of quartz that obtains
its green colour from inclusions of fuchsite, a green mica. 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 AVENTURI
NE -
is red to gold-brown due to inclusions of hematite. This is an all-around good luck stone. It is useful to increase feelings of
self-worth or personal power. This stone can help attract success to the owner, and
can also be useful as a general protection stone.
AQUAMARINE - is a variety of the mineral beryl. It is found ranging
in colour from light blue to dark blue and also blue-green. 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, tranquillity, 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 - also called Heliotrope, is dark-green chalcedony with
red spots caused by iron oxide and the green colour is from chlorite
particles or hornblende needles. Known as the stone of courage, vitality,
and, "iron clad strength". Brings honesty and integrity to relationships,
renewing love and healing wounds. Brings the user back to "the moment".
Bloodstone aligns with the 1st (Root) chakra and the
zodiac star sign of ARIES.
CALCITE Is said to help one see their way out
of a cycle or pattern and why they are in a particular situation. Gives one
insight into behaviour and their part in a relationship.
CARNELIAN
- is a
translucent to opaque variety of chalcedony. The orange to brownish red
colour comes from iron. A stone of ambition and drive. It is said to
motivate, activate and energizes personal power, revealing hidden talents.
Carnelian is linked with emotional warmth, sociability, creativity,
individuality, memory, appreciation of nature, harmony, courage, happiness,
self-esteem, and calms our fears and anger. It is associated with the
zodiac sign of Leo and the base chakra.
CHALCEDONY - Associated with helping ease self-doubts, bad dreams and
stimulates maternal feelings and creativity release. Helps guard against
melancholy and over sensitivity. 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 as it is cleansing in nature.
CHRYSOCOLLA - Is a hydrous copper sulphate that is green-blue with a
lovely lustre. "Mother Earth's healing stone" stimulates the mind while
calming the emotions. 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 a most valuable type of chalcedony. It is translucent
to opaque green is found in cracks in serpentine rocks and weathered nickel
deposits. 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, stabilises and helps calm
fears. This gemstone is associated with the zodiac star sign of LIBRA.
CITRINE - is a transparent
quartz mineral that gets its name from its yellow colouring. 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. It is aligned with the zodiac sign of LEO and
the sacral chakra.
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 - -is a transparent
mineral that comes in all colours including colorless and is unique in that
it often displays more than one colour in a single crystal. Fluorite is said
to be a very protective stone, especially offering psychic protection,
fosters truth, intellect, consciousness, aura cleansing and protection.
Associated with the zodiac sign of Aquarius.
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.
Associated with Aries and the base chakra.
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 - is a snow-white opaque gem, often with dispersed black or
dark-brown veins and sometimes dyed different colours. "Tranquility Stone"
Calmness, and balance of emotions. Encourages open, honest, heart to heart
communication and gives discernment and patience. 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 - Perfect for those in positions of authority as it helps with
leadership ability, inner strength and confidence. 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 base 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 colour 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 -
- is an aluminium silicate that is blue to
colorless, with a blue-green color most common and it's difficult to cut.
Also called Disthene.Is said to balance energy throughout the body, cleanse
negativity from the environment, bestow channeling and encourages vivid
dreams, clear visualization, loyalty, honesty and serenity.
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