Crystals
Crystals are ancient beings, they begun to form as the planet was shaping itself, continuing to change and evolve with Mother Earth. Crystals are the DNA of our planet, miniature storehouses, or record keepers of the development of our beloved planet throughout billions of years of evolution. And like the human being is shaped through harmonious or stressful events, crystals were formed either through underground sedimenting layers, dripping into existence over millions of years, or subjected to incredible pressures, which gives crystals their unique healing properties and affects the way they function.
Choosing the right Crystal
When choosing the right crystal for any chakra, some considerations need to be met. One aspect is the colour or the light frequency of the chakra and that of the chosen crystal.
In the case of an overactive chakra, the purpose of the crystal is to bring balance back into the chakra by toning down its energy, as opposed to a depleted chakra which needs to be infused with energy from the crystal for the same purpose of balancing and harmonising.
Each chakra is represented by a colour which works in balance with its complementary partner: Yellow – Purple, Red – Green, Blue – Orange. Other aspects to be considered are the main quality of each crystal, that which characterises the crystal and makes it unique for the purpose.
Below are some basic recommendations based on the main properties of each crystal which work accordingly with the characteristics of each chakra.
Tigers Eye
Is an extremely popular crystal that can be found in distinct colours ranging from brown-yellow, to pink, red and blue.
It is known for its grounding and protective energies. In ancient times it was used as a talisman against curses and ill will.
It combines the energy of the Sun with those of the Earth in a harmonious balance bringing in the ability to recognise the difference between wishful thinking and real needs. Tiger’s Eye promotes clarity of intention by recognising inner resources.
It is a wonderful crystal to use for healing mental dis-ease and personality disorders, for alleviating depression and uplifting the mood, bringing in courage and valour, instilling love, and honour.
On the physical level, this crystal is recommended for repairing bones, improving night vision.
Bloodstone
Suggested by its name, this crystal is a powerful blood cleanser and healer. The colours of this stone are red dots in varying sizes on a deep green base colour. In ancient times, this crystal was believed to have been an oracle working on the principle of sounds as answers and guidance.
It heightens the intuition, keeps out undesirable influences, gives courage and teaches how to avoid dangerous situations. It is a powerful grounding crystal which encourages you to act in the moment.
It is calming the mind, enhancing the decision-making process, while anchoring in the heart energy reducing irritability and impatience.
On the physical level, it enhances the immune system to combat infections, it stimulates the flow of lymph and the metabolic processes. It benefits blood-rich organs such as, the liver, the intestines, the kidney, and the spleen.
Smokey Quartz
This magnificent crystal, also known as The Stone of Power, is the national gem of Scotland, mined in the Cairngorm Mountains since around 300B.C. and known by two names: Morion – the darker variant of the crystal and Cairngorm – the greyish brown variant. The name – Smoky Quartz – was first reported in 1837 and it has established itself as such since. Smoky Quartz was used by the Celts from the Highlands as a jewellery piece or as a power crystal in the handles of weaponry, and it can still be found in the handle of the “sock knife” or sgian dubh – an important element of the proper kilted dress uniform preserved into our modern times. Smoky Quartz has been revered by the druids and used in their ceremonies to protect and ground physically and spiritually to this world, to absorb and transmute negative energy and to release it into the Earth to be neutralized naturally.
Smoky Quartz provides powerful shielding against psychic attack, emotional and environmental stress, and is used extensively in healing and meditation. Its protective energies will block geopathic stress and absorb electromagnetic smog given off by power lines and electronics. It helps guard the home, vehicles and possessions against theft, damage and accidents that are caused by human error. When placed in the home or work environment this powerful crystal will filter out bad moods, unspoken resentments, or uncalled for attitudes and verbal interactions. To shield against hostility or gossip in the workplace, or a bullying manager, set dark Smoky Quartz points outwards on your desk in a semi-circle to create a protective shield.
Smoky Quartz is a remarkable crystal to have around for smoking cessation. It will not only diminish the urge to reach out for a cigarette, but also, it will soften the anger and agitation associated with nicotine withdrawal and the detoxification process.
Smoky Quartz is naturally irradiated and will counter negative effects of medical radiation and chemotherapy or natural radiation, including sunburn or exposure to radioactive materials, . Also used to alleviate chronic pain, muscle cramps, headaches and tension of the shoulders and back. It has been used successfully to remove toxins from the adrenal glands, pancreas, kidneys and other organs of elimination. It is believed to help regulate fluids within the body and the assimilation of minerals and is particularly effective for ailments of the abdomen, hips and legs.
Smoky Quartz is an excellent crystal to help relieve fear, stress, anger and unspoken resentment. It teaches how to let go of what is no longer necessary for growth helping with depression and fatigue. Smoky Quartz is helping to understand and tolerate difficult times by channelling the energies into an increased engagement in the world, helping to change the illusion of reality and manifest cherished dreams.
Citrine
Is a transparent yellow variety of quartz and in most cases, the Citrine crystals on the market are heat treated Amethyst or Smoky Quartz. Natural Citrine is rare to find, and its colour is a darker, almost reddish/smoky transparent yellow, given by the traces of iron present inside this crystal. Citrine or heat-treated Amethyst will have small lines in the crystal, as opposed to Natural Citrine which appears cloudy or smoky.
Citrine is known as The Merchant’s crystal for its abilities to assist in acquiring wealth and maintaining it. It is a one of the crystals of abundance and manifestation, attracting wealth, prosperity, and success, and it also encourages generosity and sharing the good fortune.
It is a fortifying crystal for the medical professionals and healers and increases productivity in general. By strengthening the inner light and stimulating creativity and imagination it is ideal for artists of all genres.
Citrine is an excellent crystal for interpersonal relationships by promoting solutions and encouraging cohesiveness amongst family, friends, co-workers, and the community at large.
Carrying a Citrine crystal in your pocket or purse, will attract love and happiness and guard against those who would break your heart. It is also an effective shield against spite and jealousy from those around you.
Citrine is encouraging you to accept joy in your life, releasing anger and negative feelings, deep-seated fears, and destructive patterns of thinking and feeling. It is an excellent crystal to overcome depression and inspires creativity and self-expression. It raises self-esteem, and by letting go of the past, it allows you to move forward with a positive view on life.
Natural Citrine is a powerful cleansing crystal, helping to identify and heal issues of power abuse and feelings of helplessness. It enables you to understand what is necessary to resolve those situations and provides the courage and fortitude needed to make complex decisions and act.
Natural Citrine enhances physical stamina and energy, supports the endocrine system, and metabolism. It is beneficial for chronic fatigue syndrome and may aid in reversing degenerative disease. It is thought to balance the thyroid and reduce abnormal growth in tissues and organs of our bodies and to eliminate infections of the bladder and the kidneys.
Citrine stimulates digestion, the spleen, and the pancreas. It helps keep skin, nails, and hair healthy and is good for relieving skin irritations and allergies, especially those caused by food or chemical intolerances.
Carnelian
Is a variety of Chalcedony, a mineral of the Quartz family, present in different shades of orange, ranging from the pale pinkish to the deep rusty brown, though it is most known for its brilliant orange and red-orange crystals. Its name comes from the Latin word meaning “flesh.”
Carnelian captivates the soul with its bold and warming energy of joy, stimulating and empowering. Known as a crystal of motivation and endurance, leadership, and courage, Carnelian has been worn around the neck by ancient warriors, to inspire them with courage and physical power. In Egypt, Carnelian was worn by the High Priests in their breastplate as a symbol of the blood of the martyrs. In the Middle Ages, the alchemists used Carnelian to activate the energy of other Calcedony crystals and it was believed to prevent illness and the Plague.
Carnelian is used to attract prosperity, new resources, and good luck and as such, is a talisman for success in any money-making enterprise. In the workplace, Carnelian stimulates healthy ambitions, drive and determination, protecting from the pressures of co-workers or the impersonal corporate interactions with unrealistic expectations.
Carnelian also clarifies the voice and promotes confidence to perform in front of an audience, which is why Carnelian is also known as The Singer’s Crystal.
Full of life energy and joy, Carnelian is excellent in stimulating the metabolism and increasing the blood supply for tissues and organs. It benefits the absorption of vitamins, nutrients, and minerals in the small intestine, helps reduce congestion, improves blood viscosity and circulation, accelerates scarification and heals nosebleeds.
It helps heal lower back problems, rheumatism, arthritis, neuralgia, and accelerates healing in bones and ligaments.
Carnelian is a stabilizing crystal, perfect for anchoring the energies in the present moment. Its high frequencies help restore vitality, motivation and stimulate creativity. It improves concentration and focus, being used successfully in removing unwanted thoughts – daydreaming – during mental activity or meditation.
This crystal also protects against envy, rage, and resentment either yours, or from others, and stimulates the love of life. It is useful for overcoming abuse of any kind, helping you to trust yourself and your perceptions.
Carnelian is a wonderful healer of the emotional imbalances by alleviating jealousy and possessiveness in relationships and is extremely helpful in overcoming anxiety. Being a crystal of action, Carnelian can help you overcome procrastination or indecision. It encourages action, rather than waiting for dreams to appear and stimulates the courage to embrace change and Divine Will to begin to make your highest goals happen.
Yellow Calcite
Calcite comes in a large variety of colours: clear, yellow, orange, pink, red, green, blue, brown, or grey. They are powerful amplifiers and cleansers of energies.
This crystal has an active energy that speeds up growth and development at all levels. It connects the intellect to the emotions, infuses energy and uplifts the mood. It is also a stabilizing stone, enhancing trust in self and strengthening the ability to overcome setbacks. It is calming the mind boosting memory and stimulating insights and the will, thus being a useful crystal for study.
On the physical, yellow calcite is alleviating skin conditions and the intestines, it stimulates the blood clotting and the healing of the internal tissues. It can also encourage growth in small children, and it fortifies the immune system.
It is widely known as the stone of abundance, attracting wealth and prosperity, encouraging you to share what you have while holding on to your wealth. It elevates your self-esteem and self-confidence, improves motivation, encourages self-expression, and revitalises the mind.
Excellent for overcoming fears and phobias, releasing negative emotional traits such as anger and helps you to flow with your feelings and become emotionally balanced.
On the physical level, Citrine is invigorating and recharging your body, stimulating digestion, helping with eye problems. It detoxifies the blood, balances the thyroid, and activates the thymus.
Amber
Amber is a member of a small class of organic gems, neither a crystal nor a mineral, but a biological product of nature, a protective resin created from living trees in dense, prehistoric forests and fossilised over millions of years.
One of the world’s oldest and most coveted treasures, the “Gold of the Sea”, Amber is formed by light and life, preserved by time and washed upon the shores for humanity. Is a talisman of beauty, protection and renewal and has been referred to as drops of the sun, tears of the gods, hardened honey, and sunlight solidified.
Small wonder that Amber is as desired today as it was in the most ancient cultures, cherished as far back as the Stone Age for its pleasing warmth of colour as adornment and its magical and medicinal properties.
Amber comes mainly from the Baltic region, primarily Russia, Poland and Lithuania, with some production in Chiapas in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Burma, and recently Sumatra in Indonesia. It has a hardness of 2 to 2.5, can be transparent to opaque, and ranges in colour from a whitish and pale yellow, to the most common “honey” yellow/orange/brown shades associated with the colour “amber”. Colours such as red, sometimes known as “cherry amber,” and green, are rare, and much on the market nowadays is heat or pressure-treated.
Throughout history, Green Amber was thought to bring immortality and good luck. Blue is considered to be the rarest shade of all and is highly sought after, found mostly in the Dominican Republic and the newly discovered Sumatra mines. It has a strong natural fluorescence under UV light, with an intense blue reflection in sunlight. In antiquity, Blue Amber was preferred by the chief priests, believed to control spirits of air, fire and water, and to get blessings from the gods. Black Amber is not fully fossilized resin, and is actually Jet, a form of lignite coal.
Amber is natures strongest antibiotic amongst crystals and gems, esteemed for its ability to draw pain and dis-ease from the physical body, as well as the mind and spirit. Its natural ability to drawn negative or stagnant energies from the body or the environment and transforming them into clear, positive energy, stimulates the body’s own mechanisms to heal itself and purifies the area in which is set. It increases vitality and aids tissue regeneration.
Amber emits a bright, soothing energy which is conducive to health and well-being, and is highly recommended for convalescence, ameliorating depression, and working through the grieving process. Amber also provides a protective shield against negative energies and may be called upon to remove toxicity from one’s life or relationships. It infuses the courage to set healthy boundaries with friends, colleagues or family, and to understand that it is safe to be powerful and loving at the same time.
Like the famous “Silk route”, Amber became one of the first export goods from the Baltic region to be traded for spices, salt and metals to the extent that the inland corridor from coastal areas of the North and Baltic Seas, down to the Mediterranean Sea became known as the Amber Road. For millennia, Amber, also known as “gold of the north,” was transported overland through the Vistula and Dnieper rivers to Italy, Greece, the Black Sea, Syria, Egypt, and beyond.
Amber is a protective stone for children and may be worn as a necklace, bracelet, sewn into an infant’s garment or placed in their environment to ward off negative energies and shield them from harm. It is also prized for energetically reducing teething pain, though it should never be placed in the mouth. It is highly beneficial that the mother wears the amber before it is passed on the to child, to allow the loving energies of the mother to blend in with the healing properties of the Amber, enhancing its influence and benefits on the child.
Amber introduces balance and stability into one’s life, encouraging patience and flexibility. It has a bright energy which promotes cheerfulness and trust, strengthening the belief in oneself. Amber stimulates the intellect, improves short-term memory, and also enhances the understanding of messages from one’s past to assist in decision-making and moving forward in life. It is a great tool for transmuting dreams into reality.
Amber is excellent for increasing overall vitality and energy levels. It can stimulate slow digestion, and is considered beneficial in the treatments of kidneys, bladder, spleen, liver, and gallbladder. Amber is particularly effective in treating goitre and disorders of the throat, as well as bronchial issues, and especially whooping cough, and may be used to efficiently to relieve joint pain and rheumatism.
Rose Quartz
Known since ancient times as the crystal of unconditional love, Rose Quartz is strongly associated with the heart chakra for it teaches the true essence of love, compassion, and infinite peace. By infusing its energies of nurturing and self-love, the Rose Quartz crystal is calming, reassuring and excellent to use for trauma and crisis. It releases unexpressed emotions, transmuting emotional conditioning that is outdated. It opens the hear chakra to become receptive to love if you have not experienced it yet, or it comforts your grief if you have lost a loved one. Rose Quartz is an excellent teacher of self-forgiveness, self-trust, and self-worth.
On the physical, Rose Quartz strengthens the physical heart, it is known to help with Alzheimer, senile dementia, and Parkinson’s.
Green Aventurine
Aventurine crystals can be found in green, blue, brown, peach, and red colours. It has been known since ancient times as a positive stone of prosperity. It has been used to grid gardens and houses against geopathic stress. Aventurine is diffusing negative situations turning them around.
It encourages decisiveness, promotes compassion, empathy, and perseverance. It is excellent to relieve severe neurosis and stammers because of its ability to target the source of the dis-ease. It is a stabilizer of the mind, stimulating perception and enhancing creativity. It is one of the go-to crystal for the Heart chakra for its ability to bring in peace, love, and truth, comforting, harmonizing, and protecting the energies of the heart.
On the physical, Green Aventurine settles nausea, balances blood pressure, stimulates the metabolism, lowers the cholesterol, and prevents heart attacks. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and helps relieve skin allergies and eruptions.
Jade
Jade is the name shared by two different minerals – Nephrite and Jadeite. They have different compositions, crystal structures, densities, and hardness yet both are exceptionally tough crystals, similar in appearance, and equally valuable in metaphysical properties with some distinctions in their healing properties.
Most found in olive shades colours, the crystals known as Jade can be also found in black, blue, brown, lavender, orange, purple, red, white, or yellow varieties.
Jade has been serving humankind for over 6000 years, being highly appreciated in China for its beauty and powers of healing and protection. In the British Isles, its toughness, and ability to polish and sharpen made it a favoured stone for axe heads and knives. Indigenous tribes of Mexico, Central and South America, and New Zealand carved it into deity masks and ritual artifacts even wells, as an offering to the water spirits for fresh and plentiful water.
Green Jade is an abundance stone, it brings harmony and happiness in business and family relationships, as well as material abundance. It is a reminder to smell the flowers and share your heart with others.
The crystal of calm amid the storm, Jade balances nerves and soothes cardiac rhythm. A piece of Jade kept in a pocket or on a pendant to stroke from time to time recharges your energy. Jade is excellent for healing feelings of guilt, prevents illness while on holiday, increases the feeling of trustworthiness and supports love.
It is helpful to the bones and joints, especially the hips, and for treating bacterial and viral infections, cystitis, and urinary infections. Jade also helps stitches to bind and heal properly.
Rhodochrosite
Is the national gemstone of Argentina, also named Inca Rose, Rosa del Inca or Rosinca, as the Incas believed Rhodochrosite was the blood of their ancestral rulers turned to stone. The crystal is a manganese carbonate of the Calcite group, and as a hydrothermal vein mineral was first described in 1813 based on a sample from a silver mine in Romania.
Though most Rhodochrosite is in the colour range of pink to red, it can also be yellowish, orange, or brown.
Robert Simmons in The Book of Stones claims that Rhodochrosite emanates one of the most tender and loving energies of any stone, soothing the heart, comforting the soul, and vibrating to the frequencies of inner peace.
Rhodochrosite is also known as the Stone of the Compassionate Heart and symbolizes selfless love, moving you beyond mere empathy. Its pulsating energies direct that love first toward the self, with compassion and forgiveness towards the inner child, for the specific purpose of emotional healing. Rhodochrosite is an excellent crystal to encourage you to earnestly examine old wounds, suppressed feelings, and traumas of childhood or past lives, enabling new information to come to light and a different perspective of old situations.
Although Rhodochrosite stimulates the Heart Chakra, it is extremely beneficial in releasing blockages in the Solar Plexus chakra, forming a vital bridge between the upper chakras of higher consciousness and the lower chakras of energy, restoring the sense of wholeness and confidence to create your own reality. Because it resonates so closely with the inner child, it assists in reclaiming joy and playfulness, creativity, and innate talents that may have lain dormant. It inspires a dynamic and positive attitude, as well as a courageous heart capable of taking action to express love and emotions and to pursue deep seated dreams.
Rhodochrosite is highly effective for skin disorders such as shingles and some types of rash. A soothing elixir for external skin disorders may be made by placing Rhodochrosite in distilled water (or other natural minerals/spring water), then energizing the mixture in sunlight for several days. Heat the water, soak a cloth, and use it as a poultice. It relieves itchy or painful irritations and penetrates the infected areas of the tissues for cleansing, as well as removing the dysfunctional negative aspects.
Rhodochrosite is traditionally used to assist the heart and circulatory systems, stabilize blood pressure and pulse rate and is placed at the base of the skull, to relieve tension migraines. It is thought to correct thyroid imbalances, and remove irritants from the lungs, ameliorating breathing problems and asthma. It can also be of benefit in withdrawal from caffeine and other stimulants.
Rhodonite
Rhodonite is a manganese inosilicate or chain silicate, and it primarily occurs in massive or granular habits, compact groupings, coxcomb aggregates, and rarely as transparent crystals, often with rounded edges. In massive form, Rhodonite is most often rose-pink to red with black dendritic veins or patches of manganese oxide running through it, though it can also be orange-red or brownish-red. The rare transparent crystals are red or red-orange, rarely over 1 gm in weight, and makes them ideal for cutting into beautiful gems.
Rhodonite was first discovered in the 1790’s in the Ural Mountains of Russia near Maloe Sidelnikovo, and became the national stone of Russia in 1913. In its early days of discovery, Rhodonite was called orletz by the locals, which in translation means “the Eagle Stone” because people began to notice eagles in the region often carried small pieces of the stone to their nests. Locals then made it into a tradition to place small Rhodonite pieces in their babies’ cradles to calm and protect the new borns. The custom was later extended and Rhodonite was given to travellers, to protect them in their journeys. Massive blocks of orletz containing Rhodonite and other manganese minerals weighing up to 48 tons apiece were mined from this location and many mines throughout the Urals, and were used for ornamental carvings, massive inlays and beautiful jewellery which was made famous by Czars and Russian nobles.
Russia shares its patronage over Rhodonite with the state of Massachusetts, USA, since 1979. In our modern times, Rhodonite is mined in many locations around the world and is often confused with Rhodochrosite or Pyroxmangite.
Rhodonite is a crucial “first aid crystal” for calming emotional shock and panic, therefore highly recognised as an emotional healer as it is known to bring balance into stressful times, providing grounded support during the process of dealing with painful issues. Rhodonite has a strong resonance with forgiveness, infusing the soul with the self-love it needs in order to heal. It gently releases self-destructive tendencies such as resentment or anger and allows impartial views to reach conciliation. It encourages the love of others, aligns with the spirituality of the universe helping to recognise life’s purpose and how to work towards it.
Rhodonite is an excellent crystal to alleviate and dispel anxiety and to remain centred in challenging situations, to regain equilibrium, both emotionally and physically, after a period of grief or loss, major illness, financial disappointment, heartache or intense unhappiness, and for healing the mental scars of violence, relieving the pain from the abuse.
Rhodonite is recommended for increasing self-esteem and confidence, and to help recognise individual gifts and talents, and to expand them to their highest potential in order to help others.
Rhodonite is an outstanding crystal for restoration of the physical energy that has been drained due to emotional trauma and may be used as an aid to help reverse mineral depletion, it strengthens the muscles and the heart, and stimulates circulation. Used widely for healing injuries, cuts, bleeding wounds, and for soothing insect bites and stings. Rhodonite may also be useful for reducing scar tissue or birth marks, and aiding skin conditions caused by allergies.
Rhodonite is highly recommended to help relieve the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, as well as some forms of multiple sclerosis, when used in conjunction with Rhodochrosite and provided that standard medical treatments are being followed.
Rhodonite was traditionally used to calm stomach ulcers, and it is also believed to aid in treatments for auto-immune diseases, soothing inflammation of the joints and arthritis. It can ease symptoms of emphysema and other chronic or progressive lung conditions. Rhodonite encourages bone growth and can support the healing of the liver from damage caused by disease.
Blue Lace Agate
Agates are very stable crystals, grounding and balancing of the emotional, intellectual, and physical level. They are found in distinct colours from clear or milky white to brown (which is often an artificial colour).
Blue Lace Agate is soft, soothing, and calming, therefore a wonderful healing stone particularly for the throat chakra. It allows free expression of thoughts and feelings whilst remaining true to oneself. It is nurturing and supportive, it neutralises anger, counteract suppression of feelings born in the fear of being judged or rejected and encourages a new mode of expression.
On the physical, Blue Lace Agate is a powerful healer of the throat, releases tensions in neck and shoulders through its ability to express freely thoughts and emotions. It is helpful in lowering the fever and removes blockages from the nervous system. It also helps healing fractures and correcting bone deformity caused by arthritic conditions.
Turquoise
Is a powerful protective crystal found in colours of turquoise, blue or green. In ancient times it was used as amulet, and it is believed to change its colour to warn of danger or infidelity.
Turquoise is a purification crystal, able to provide protection against pollutants, to dispel negative energies from the environment and to clear electromagnetic smog. It is also an empathetic and balancing crystal, promoting self-realization, calming the nerves of public speech allowing for creative expression. Excellent for panic attacks and depression. It unites the Earth and the sky, which means that it brings together the male and female energies creating balance in the flow.
On the physical, Turquoise enhances the immune system, regenerates the tissues, alleviates polution and viral infections, it benefits the gout, rheumatism, and the stomach. It is also a potent anti-inflammatory and detoxifier, therefore recommended to alleviate pain and cramps.
Aquamarine
The name Aquamarine comes from the Latin aqua marinus, which in translation means “water of the sea,” referring to the crystal’s sparkling ocean-like colour. The pale blue, transparent Aquamarine is a member of the Beryl family and it evokes the purity of crystalline waters combined with the exhilaration and relaxation offered by the sea. It is calming, soothing, and cleansing, and inspires truth, trust, and letting go. In ancient folklore, Aquamarine was believed to be the treasure of mermaids and was used by sailors as a talisman of good luck, fearlessness, and protection. It was also considered a stone of eternal youth and happiness. Today it protects all who travel by, over, or near water, and opens the channels of clear and heartfelt communication.
Being a crystal of symmetrical inner structures, Aquamarine is conducive for meditation and revelation, revered by prophets, shamans, healers, and mystics of past and present times. It also allows us to explore the darkest depths of our souls, face to face with ourselves, and with others.
Aquamarine helps overcome the fear of speaking bringing awareness of our own truth, wisdom, and feelings, enabling us to articulate those truths with clarity and conviction, eliminating the anger from expression during difficult situations.
It bestows perseverance, discipline, and light-heartedness and encourages the ideal of service to the world and the development of a humanity attuned to healing. It emits gentle and compassionate energy, promoting moderation and responsibility for our own actions therefore, encouraging judgmental people to be more tolerant of themselves and others helping to relieve the burden of those who are overwhelmed by responsibility the to find and promote order.
Aquamarine is a crystal of natural justice which will inspire the use of compromise and negotiation in our interactions.
Aquamarine is also considered a “Love crystal” and is often given as a gift to instil commitment and fidelity “as long as the waters of the earth flow”, powerful for cleansing the emotional body and opening communication. Its gentle energy brings emotional patterns to the surface and assists in understanding the reason for holding onto old thoughts or emotional patterns. By releasing these patterns, Aquamarine allows for better relationships, love, and compassion. It also identifies where ego is causing one to overreact, assume a victim or abuser role, manipulate others, or martyr oneself.
Aquamarine helps balance excessive anger or fear, therefore, excellent for children who have been through traumatic situations and acting out aggressively or for those who have disassociated from their emotional bodies. It heals the effects of over-judgmental parents who set impossible standards and it alleviates panic attacks in adults, lingering from guilt and inadequacy perceived during childhood.
Aquamarine is a crystal associated with breath, the respiratory tract, and the lungs. It can heal sinus conditions and frequent coughing and is effective for hay fever and other chronic allergies. It relieves colds and bronchitis.
Aquamarine is ideal for countering infections and useful for laryngitis, strep throat, or a sore throat. It harmonises the pituitary and thyroid glands, regulating hormones and growth. It is beneficial for teeth and gum problems.
It supports the healing of inflammatory diseases of all kinds. It is soothing for eczema, hives, rosacea, and psoriasis. It may also help prevent outbreaks of herpes. Some skin diseases caused by allergies may be eased by Aquamarine and can complement the treatment for shingles.
Amethyst
An immensely powerful protective and detoxifying crystal, Amethyst is found in colours of purple or lavender. It is known as the second master healer for its ability transmute negative energies into love. Traditionally, Amethyst was recommended and worn to encourage sobriety and overcome addictions and blockages.
Amethyst helps with increased focus; it gathers the mind and turns thoughts away from the tedious into a deeper understanding and tranquillity. It also facilitates the decision-making process by bringing in the common sense. Protecting against recurring nightmares, this wonderful crystal is capable of reduce insomnia by calming an overactive mind. It dispels fear, anxiety, anger, or rage. Recommended for grieving for its gentle support in alleviating sadness.
On the physical, Amethyst is boosting the production of hormones, fortifying the immune system and the metabolism, detoxifying the blood and the eliminating organs. Recommended to ease headache and reduce tension. Excellent for reducing bruises, swelling, alleviating skin conditions, regulating the intestinal flora and removing parasites.
Lapis Lazuli
The crystal of pharaohs in ancient Egypt, Lapis Lazuli can be found in a deep blue colour with golden flecks. This is a wonderful crystal for releasing stress quickly and bringing in peace and serenity. It was known in ancient times as a protective stone capable of connecting the carrier with their spirit guardians. It teaches the power of the spoken word and harmonizes the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of our human nature.
A powerful inner truth revealer, Lapis Lazuli encourages self-expression based on an increased sel-awareness where nothing is held back, no compromises. It strengthens the personality by encouraging honesty, compassion, and uprightness. As a powerful thought amplifier, this crystal brings in objectivity and clarity also helping to accept the truth and what it teaches us. Lapis Lazuli teaches the value of active listening.
On the physical, alleviates pain caused by headaches or migraines. Overcomes depression, cleanses organs, bone marrow, the immune system, and the thymus. It lowers blood pressure and benefits the throat and thyroid.
Clear Quartz
The Master Healer, Quartz is a clear crystal, transparent or milky white, can also present inclusion of gold or other minerals trapped during its formation period. It is the most powerful energy amplifier of the planet due to its unique inner structure. It can absorb, store, release and regulate the energy being excellent for unblocking it.
This crystal is capable of tuning into the specific energy field of the person needing healing and taking that energy to the most balanced state possible, prior to the manifesting of the dis-ease. It aids concentration, unlocks the memory and as a master healer can be used for any condition. Also excellent for soothing burns and fortifying the immune system.
As a footnote, Quartz is an excellent energy saver. When attached to the fuel line in the car it can reduce fuel consumption.
Selenite
Pure white, green, orange, blue or brown, this crystal has an exceptionally fine vibration, is calming and brings clarity to the mind. This is an ancient crystal and one of the most powerful for the new vibrations of our beloved planet in our time.
It assists insight, clears confusion, and helps in seeing the bigger picture. It is a powerful disperser of erratic emotions and helps in stabilizing them.
Selenite is also useful to keep our environment clean of external influences, it can be placed to form grids around the house or as a centre piece, will keep the balance and harmony of the inhabitants’ vibrations.
On the physical, Selenite aligns the spinal column and promotes flexibility. It has a powerful ability to neutralise the poison form dental amalgam and it also reverses the “free radicals” in the body. However, its best and most accurate healing happens at the energetic levels.
Labradorite
Labradorite is a member of the Feldspar family and with an incredible play of colours in the sunlight, known as labradorescence. The colours can vary, on a background tone of blue, from grey-green, dark grey, black, or greyish white, displaying hues from deepest blue to various shades of pale, almost blue green.
This crystal was first discovered in Labrador, Canada, by Moravian missionaries in 1770 who named it for the area, yet it is referenced in legends by older Inuit tribes and was known to be in use by the Red Paint People of Maine for over a thousand years. It was introduced and became popular in Europe in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
In the mineral kingdom, Labradorite is the most powerful protector, shielding the aura and strengthening natural energies from within. It protects against the negativity and misfortunes of this world and provides safe exploration into alternate levels of consciousness, facilitating visionary experiences from the past or the future.
It is a Stone of Magic, excellent for awakening one’s awareness of intuition, psychic abilities, and inner guidance.
Labradorite is revered by shamans, diviners, healers, and all who seek knowledge and guidance from the Universe.
Labradorite is used successfully to treat disorders of the eye, lower blood pressure, alleviate colds, rheumatism, gout, and balance hormones.
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