An Introduction to Crystals and Healing Stones

An Introduction to
Crystals and Healing
Stones

Ron & Sue Windred

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An Introduction to Crystals and Healing Stones.

Crystals, Minerals and Gemstones.
Today the common usage of the word "crystal" is used to cover the many forms of crystals,
gemstones and minerals that are used in healing and will be used in this manner in this little
guide.

Where do crystals come from?

Throughout history man has used the power of crystals. Most ancient cultures have held
crystals as sacred objects and have used them in ceremony, for meditation, to clarify thoughts
and to help with healing. Today crystals are integrated into our modern technologies, they are
used in communications, computers, medical and laser technologies, yet they retain their
appeal as magical talismans.
They are naturally formed by geological processes and are located all over the world in a
diverse range of environments. The crystals you see today grew from minerals subjected to
intense heat and pressure millions of years ago or as a result of sedimentary action over
millennia.
Most of the crystals you know about today came from the earth; however some have arrived
here from the heavens or space. These are known as tektites and meteorites.

Types of Crystals.
Crystals come in every size, shape and colour. Many are multi-coloured.
Their matrixes follow the patterning of Sacred Geometry.
All crystals and gemstones are believed to be living organisms, and they have life energy of their
own. They are a valuable part of the Mineral Kingdom, and most are the result of nature, but
some are synthetically produced.
All crystals 'vibrate' on their own individual frequency. Many crystals are as old as our planet
and record the history of the planet.
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Many have a crystalline structure such as clear quartz, while others are in massive form like
rose quartz.
Crystals are found as points, clusters, masses and stones. They are also tumbled, cut and
polished, and formed into shapes such as spheres, eggs, pyramids, wands, obelisks, touchstones
etc.

How does my crystal work?

This may be explained in part through the principle of entrainment and sympathetic resonance:
All crystals vibrate on their own individual frequency and we use this to restore balance to our
bodies and our environments, similar to using a tuning fork to match and restore the frequency
of a musical note.
Another part of the answer is in their creation. Superheated steam escaping from magma
carries minerals which crystallize on the walls of fissures as they cool. All crystals form into an
organized pattern and this structure is the reason crystals have electrical properties, a fact well
known to electronics and computer engineers. In fact the piezoelectric property of a small
quartz crystal is what gives your quartz watch its accuracy.
When a crystal is squeezed it emits an electromagnetic energy field, mostly through the point
or helix. When the pressure is released it simply recharges itself by absorbing free electrons
from the atmosphere.
It is this electromagnetic power, or piezoelectric property, which can intensify the aura, or
electromagnetic field, giving crystals the power to help clarify thoughts, channel energy and
heal.
Plus crystals contain minerals with specific healing properties which are reputed to treat or heal
specific ailments. You can tune in to your crystal and concentrate its power to help achieve
your purpose.

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Choosing your crystal.

Choosing a crystal is a very personal and satisfying experience. When faced with an array of
stones, often one stands out from the others; it has a special appeal and seems just right. This is
the crystal for you to choose!
Dont be afraid to handle crystals as you are making your choice. By just concentrating on the
crystal in your hand you will become aware of its power. Your best choice will be the one that
gives the strongest and most positive vibes.
Your best choice is usually the one that first caught your attention and that feels just right,
regardless of its physical appearance. Follow your intuition; if it feels right for you, then it will
be.

Choosing a crystal for another

or as a gift.
When you are choosing a crystal as a gift for someone, or on anothers behalf, just imagine
them in your mind, or feel them in your heart, and then concentrate on the crystals. Soon you
will find one that fits in with the person you are imagining. It really is the same as a choice for
yourself; if it feels and looks right, then it will be!

Should I cleanse my crystal?

Its a good idea to cleanse your crystal as soon as possible after purchase. You need to imbue it
with your own unique vibrations to replace those it may have gathered over time, so that it can
start to work with you in a specific way.
There are several methods for cleansing crystal. The idea is to remove unnecessary vibrations
and energy patterns so that it can harmonize with your own energy field. Whatever method
you use, remember your intentions are the most important thing.
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A few ways to cleanse your crystals are:

Wash them in running water. Only use this method if you are sure the crystal will not be
affected. Some crystals dissolve with water.
Use your prana or life force energy. To do this, take your crystal between your hands, held in
prayer position and simply blow across the crystal as it is held between your hands.
Alternatively, take a deep breath, imagine yourself filled with brilliant clear white light, and
then blow sharply through, or across the crystal.
Put it in a safe place exposed to the morning sun, moonlight, the ocean or the elements for 1 to
7 days.
Place it on a crystal cluster or in a geode amethyst is best as it is a purifying stone.
Keep a carnelian with your crystals to maintain them with a clean and positive energy
condition.
Whatever method you use, your crystal will need cleansing more or less often, depending on
how you use it and the environment it is kept in.

Getting to know your crystal.

One of the quickest and easiest ways to get to know your crystal is meditate with it. Try this
out.
Find a quiet comfortable spot somewhere where you wont be disturbed and sit down and relax
with your crystal. Take a few deep breaths.
On the in-breath, visualize white light entering your body, refreshing and recharging you. Hold
each breath for a moment and experience the fullness of your being. On the out breath, release
any tensions or negative feelings you may be carrying.
Take your crystal in your receptive hand (for most people it's the left one) and hold it close to
your heart. Now allow yourself to feel light, aware and loving. Direct those feelings into your
crystal and ask it to release its healing energy, love, light and insight to you.
When you are ready to end the meditation; become aware of your physical body and
surroundings.

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You have now tuned into and become friends with your crystal so you can use it to increase
your own natural energy. You may find your relationship with it will strengthen or deepen over
time.

Making the most of your crystal.

Here are a number of different ways you can receive and enjoy the benefits of your crystals.
Touchstones;
Carry your favourite crystals in your pockets or handbag. You can hold them whenever you feel
the need for a boost in energy or you want to focus your energy and attention on something in
particular. Its amazing how good it feels to carry your favourite crystals with you.
Wearing crystals;
You might like to wear your crystals every day for support and to balance energy.
A simple way to achieve this is to place a crystal into a small bag or pouch suspended around
your neck. Small wire cages may also be employed and worn as pendants.
By wearing a crystal as jewellery you ensure that its energy merges with your aura, subtly
balancing you physically and emotionally throughout the day.
You choose your jewellery as you would any other crystal, by using your intuition.
Pendants; This normally allows the crystal to be worn over the heart or thymus gland which
controls the immune system and strengthens the energy field.
Earrings; The crystals balance the yin and yang energy of the mind.
Bracelets and rings; When worn on the left side, they balance the energy we receive. Worn on
the right side, they balance the energy we give or send.
Necklaces; These are worn to enhance your ability to communicate, and particularly to
verbalise your emotions and feelings.

Programming.
An effective way to use a crystal is to programme its energy towards
your chosen goal. This actually requires you to concentrate your own thoughts into the crystal
so that its energy is directed along with your own to help you achieve your goals.
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To achieve this, you first need to cleanse your crystal. Next you need to completely empty your
mind of everything and then visualize your goal as clearly as possible.
Now hold it in your right hand and place the right hand in your left hand. Concentrate on
visualising your goal and imagine it projected into the crystal by a spiral of intense white light.
This is a crucial step, and success depends on your level of commitment and the level of energy
you transmit to the crystal. You can also speak your goal aloud, directly into your crystal.
You may need to repeat the process for several days for large scale goals. On the other hand, if
you carry or wear your crystal you can programme it several times a day to help you focus on
specific daily goals and tasks.
Remember, Crystals, like you are unlimited in their potential!
Crystal gazing and/or scrying.
Using a natural light source such as sunlight, moonlight or candlelight you can look deeply into
your crystal. The longer and deeper you look, the more it will reveal its beauty and knowledge
to you. This can also help to relieve tension and revitalise your personal wellbeing, as well as to
be a focus for your intuition.
Crystal massage.
Most crystals can be used for massage, either directly on an affected or tender area, or for a full
body massage. Many have been specifically shaped and polished for this purpose. The power of
the crystal helps to relieve tension and soreness.
Crystal healing.
The basis for crystal healing is the interaction between the inherent properties and power of
the crystals with that of the human body. Its success relies upon an easy flow from one to the
other. Each crystal has its own special properties which make it suitable for use with particular
ailments. All round healing may be achieved using clear quartz crystals.
These properties may be determined by asking your retailer, or by visiting
www.mycrystalaura.com.au and of course by referencing the many expert books available
these days.

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Crystal shapes and structures.

To assist you with your selection, below are some of the different formations and shapes of
crystals along with their main uses.
Single Point or Generator; six sides terminate in a point at one end, this acts
as a focus for the crystals energy. These natural shapes come in a wide
variety of sizes.
Double Terminators; have a point at each end. The second point is formed
when the crystal breaks away from its base early in its life, or when it is
formed in soft earth. They are much rarer than single point crystals, and
project energy from both ends creating a unified energy field.

Clusters; these are strikingly beautiful assembly of varied size points that
share a common base. Especially effective in group locations, like
boardrooms, or family rooms; here they help to
create balance and harmony. Clusters often exhibit
a stunning display of shapes and colours. Clusters
are ideal for cleansing and recharging other crystals.

Polished Generators; are enhanced by skilful polishing and shaping of the

point to better focus the energy flow. These crystals respond well to
programming.

Crystal Wands; offer a smooth end which can be used for massaging and a
point end which can be used to focus the crystals energy into a particular
area. These are now available in many types of stones.

Pyramids; make excellent room and meditation pieces, because they focus
energy at the apex. They work particularly well when one side exactly faces
magnetic north.

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Balls; Traditionally clear quartz balls have been used by mediums and other
sensitive people for gazing or scrying, they can assist in seeing the past and
sometimes the future. They are also available in nearly all other crystal or stone
varieties.

Eggs; The traditional Chinese shape, representing our essence and/or where we
come from. Can be used as a mirror to reflect and focus on our own inner self.

Hearts; polished crystal hearts make a perfect gift as they symbolise personal
and universal love. They can also be used for meditation and programming and
to help strengthen your own heart.

Slices; larger stones are often cut into slices to reveal their inner beauty and form;
these make amazing display pieces. Agate is commonly used and is perfect for
visual meditation and healing through the eyes.

Caves and Geodes; give a sense of protection and warmth. They are also very
good for cleansing and charging other crystals.

Cabochons; these smooth oval shaped stones are usually set into jewellery. They
are also ideal as healing stones when used in a full crystal layout.

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Some Crystals and healing stones available from

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Agate :

Agates are grounding stones, supplying physical, emotional and

intellectual balance. Agate works slowly but with great power. It also has
the power to harmonize yin and yang. Agate gently builds self acceptance
and self confidence, along with spiritual growth and inner stability.

Agate:

Northern Territory Agate brings cheerfulness & colour to the user and is
useful for creativity.

Agate Australian:

Australian Agates are a very earthy and grounding stones; they will
quickly centre and stabilize physical energy, and will balance out
emotional and intellectual energy.

Amazonite:

Aligns and balances the physical body with the etheric body. Amazonite
calms nerves, aids creative expression and soothes the emotions.
Amazonite also brings joy, clarity and an understanding of universal love.

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Amethyst:

Amethyst is known as the peace stone and is a promoter of spiritual

wisdom. It has a great calming and comforting influence making it ideal
for meditation and enhancing psychic abilities. Amethyst is very
protective and inspirational. Radiates divine love and promotes
emotional centering.

Amethyst Banded:

Banded Amethyst is excellent for all types of introspective work and to

assist during meditation. Use it to help do away with resistance to
change, and to dissipate and repel negativity. Banded Amethyst creates a
strong healing field around the user.

Ametrine:

Ametrine powerfully combines amethyst and citrine. It connects the

physical realm with higher consciousness. Facilitates and protects during
astral travel and relieves psychic attack. Ametrine unites masculine and
feminine energies.

Amazonite:

Aligns and balances the physical body with the etheric body. Amazonite
calms nerves, aids creative expression and soothes the emotions.
Amazonite also brings joy, clarity and an understanding of universal love.

Angelite:

Angelite is a stone of awareness and it represents peace and

brotherhood. Angelite facilitates contact with Angels. Helps you to speak
the truth, be more compassionate and accepting.

Apache Tear:

Apache Tears absorb negative energy. Apache Tear comforts grief,

provides insight into the source of distress and relieves long held
grievances. It promotes forgiveness.

Aragonite:

Aragonite is a reliable earth healer and grounding stone. It is useful in

times of stress and is good for people who push themselves too hard as it
teaches patience and acceptance. Aragonite encourages discipline and
reliability and combats anger and emotional stress.

Aquamarine:

Aquamarine provides emotional and intellectual stability, clarity of mind

and inspiration. Aids self expression, calms nerves. Helps banish fears,
doubts and phobias.

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Astrophyllite:

Astrophyllite is an excellent stone for promoting out of body experiences.

It promotes self-esteem and a feeling of well-being. Astrophyllite enables
us to connect to an expanded understanding of who we are and assists us
to see the big picture of our individual and global transformation.

Aztec Stone:

Aztec Stone assists to communicate with your spirit guides.

Aztec Royal Purple: Aztec Royal Purple is also known as Purple Chalcedony. It absorbs
negative energy and removes it from the body to prevent it being passed
on to others. Royal Aztec has also been used to help those who have bad
dreams.
Azurite:

Azurite guides psychic and intuitive development. It urges the soul

toward enlightenment. Azurite is a powerful healing stone connecting
psychosomatic understanding to the effect of the mind and emotions on
the body.

Azurite-Malachite: Azurite-Malachite produces willingness towards flexibility and a flow to

action. It will freshen and lighten your outlook. Azurite-Malachite assists
in dissolving egocentric characteristics, while dispelling conceit,
arrogance and vanity.

Banded Agate:

Banded Agate provides protection and security, with steadfastness and

unity. It assists you to explore unknown territory and your own creativity,
while paying attention to detail.

Black Tourmaline:

Black Tourmaline is the most powerful stone for protection against

negativity, particularly from people, e.g. envy. It is also a strong
grounding stone.

Bloodstone:

A powerful healing stone of renewal, Bloodstone revitalizes and

enhances both body and mind. Bloodstone instills wisdom and sensitivity
for inner guidance. Used to neutralize toxins and purify blood.

Blue Aventurine:

Blue Aventurine is a powerful mental healer. It helps you to speak your

mind from the heart.

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Blue Lace Agate:

Blue Lace Agate assists with verbal communication. Cooling and calming,
Blue Lace Agate brings peace of mind. Brings in deep peace and helps to
reach extremely high spiritual places.

Blue Kyanite:

Blue Kyanite activates the higher chakras and the mind linking you to
your life path and true vocation.

Botswana Agate:

Botswana Agate is useful for artistic expression. It is an excellent healer

for reprogramming cellular memory. Botswana Agate assists you to look
for a solution rather than dwell on the problem.

Bronzite:

Bronzite encourages achievement, courtesy and an equal attitude to all.

It strengthens decisiveness.

Calcite:

Calcite cleans negative energies from the environment and heightens

your energy. Calcite calms the mind, combats laziness.

Blue Calcite:

Blue Calcite strengthens memory, intellect and concentration.

Lowers blood pressure, dissolves pain on all levels.

Golden Calcite:

Golden Calcite is excellent for meditation, and for attuning to the higher
mental planes. It grounds into the physical realm while instilling mental
alertness.

Mangano Calcite:

Mangano Calcite is a stone of forgiveness. Releases fear and grief. It helps

you to accept unconditional love. Promotes sound sleep and prevents
nightmares.

Orange Calcite:

Orange Calcite is a powerful and protective stone. It is an energy

amplifier and will increase physical vitality and provide a strong sense of
purpose. Orange Calcite has strong energizing and cleansing properties
and will remove negative and stagnant energy, bringing brightness and
joy into your life.

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Carnelian:

Carnelian is a stone of happiness and hope; it provides courage and

strength to proceed onwards. Carnelian creates an emotional balance
and eliminates confusion.

Cat's Eye:

Cat's Eye represents happiness, affluence and luck. It stimulates your

intuition. Cat's Eye increases spiritual awareness and provides protection
from negative energies.

Celestite:

Celestite is imbued with divine energies; this stone is a teacher for the
new age. It urges you towards enlightenment promotes purity of heart
and attracts good fortune.

Chalcopyrite:

Chalcopyrite assists with assimilating spiritual knowledge. It is a powerful

energy conduit. Supports accurate perception and logical thought while
listening to your inner voice, it helps with self esteem and self knowledge.

Blue Chalcedony:

Blue Chalcedony is a creative stone which opens the mind to accept new
ideas and new situations. It promotes a feeling of light heartedness, with
the ability to look forward optimistically.

Pink Chalcedony:

Pink Chalcedony is a spiritual stone that encourages empathy and inner

peace and creates a deep sense of trust. Pink Chalcedony encourages
kindness and brings out a sense of childlike wonder and willingness to
learn new things.

White Chalcedony:

White Chalcedony instils feelings of benevolence and generosity.

Removes hostility and transforms melancholy into joy.

Charoite:

Charoite is a soul stone, a transformational stone that overcomes fear. It

provides for deep physical and emotional healing. Charoite bestows drive
vigour and spontaneity and will reduce stress and worry.

Chiastolite:

The "Cross Stone" in ancient times, Chiastolite was used to ward off ill
will and curses. A powerfully protective stone, it transmutes conflict into
harmony. Provides answers to mysterious events.

Chrysanthemum Stone: This stone teaches how to remain childlike, innocent and fun loving,
while on the spiritual path. Chrysanthemum Stone strengthens character
and overcomes bigotry, ignorance, self-righteousness jealousy and
narrow mindedness.
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Chrysocolla:

Chrysocolla is a tranquil and sustaining stone. It purifies the home and

the environment. Chrysocolla promotes personal inner harmony and
imparts a beneficial energy to relationships. It is conducive to stabilizing
the home environment.

Chrysoprase:

Chrysoprase increases flexibility. It sharpens mental clarity. Chrysoprase

provides tranquillity, along with emotional, mental and physical health.
Lessens a critical attitude and teaches forgiveness.

Citrine:

Citrine is known as an Abundance and Wealth Stone. It is a powerful

cleanser and regenerator. Citrine is joyous, warm and energizing. Raises
self esteem, stimulates mental focus. Absorbs, transmutes, dissipates and
grounds negative energy, i.e. extremely protective for the environment.

Dalmatian Stone:

Dalmatian Stone helps you get out of your head and into your body. A
fortifying stone that stimulates your sense of fun. Helps avoid over
analysis and move reflectively forward into your life.

Dumortierite:

Dumortierite helps you remain young at heart and is excellent for

developing a positive attitude to life. It assists you in standing up for
yourself and adapting to present reality. Calms over-excitability.

Emerald:

Emerald is a stone of inspiration and infinite patience. It enhances

domestic bliss, unconditional love and loyalty, along with unity,
partnership and promotes friendship.

Epidote:

Epidote offers the courage to enjoy life to the full and the ability to
manifest your dreams and it also strengthens your sense of identity.

Fluorite:

Fluorite balances and advances the mind and increases concentration. It

has a stabilizing influence on all levels and is a calming stone. Fluorite
strengthens memory and ability to concentrate.

Garnet:

Garnet is a stone of passion courage and commitment. It will stimulate

the senses and increase your vitality and stamina and is also a powerful
energizing and regenerative stone. Garnet is a stone of purity and truth
as well as inspiring love and compassion. Balances the sex drive and
alleviates emotional disharmony.

Green Aventurine:

Green Aventurine clears, activates, harmonizes and protects the heart

chakra. It is an all round healer bringing in well-being and emotional
calm. Green Aventurine balances male/female energies.

Hematite:

Hematite is grounding and protective. Enhances mental capabilities and is

excellent for reducing stress. Hematite dispels negativity and encourages
optimism.

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Hemimorphite:

Hemimorphite assists communication with the highest spiritual levels. A

stone of personal responsibility, it encourages acceptance and
responsibility for your own circumstance. Hemimorphite teaches that you
create your own reality.

Hessonite:

Hessonite, also known as Green Garnet helps open intuition and psychic
abilities. Imparts self respect, eliminates feelings of guilt and inferiority.

Howlite:

Howlite is an extremely calming stone. It is an exceptional antidote to

insomnia. Howlite will link to spiritual dimensions preparing the mind to
take in wisdom and insight. Howlite teaches patience and helps eliminate
rage and uncontrollable anger.

Hypersthene:

Answers to problems arrive quickly when Hypersthene is used in

meditation. Helps you stand up for what is right in your moral make-up.
Good for maintaining healthy business relationships.

Iolite:

Iolite is known as a vision stone. It is a third eye activator and stimulates

connection to inner knowing. Iolite is used in Shamanic ceremonies
assisting out of body journeys.

Jade:

Jade is a symbol of purity and serenity and increases love and nurturing.
It is a protective stone keeping the wearer from harm. Jade is believed to
attract good luck and friendship.

Nephrite Jade:

Nephrite Jade is used as a talisman by the Maoris to provide a barrier

against attack and illness. It is said to bless that which it touches.

White Jade:

White Jade aids decision making, emphasizing the best possible result.

Jasper:

Grounds and protects and can deepen the fertility of your life by
cleansing internal organs.

Brecciated Jasper:

Brecciated Jasper is excellent for keeping your feet on the ground and
attaining emotional stability.

Leopard Skin Jasper: Leopard Skin Jasper reduces insecurities, heals the emotional body and
strengthens the sense of individuality. Engenders respect for native
people and their innate wisdom and healing ways.
Ocean Jasper:

Ocean Jasper increases creativity and originality, it helps new ideas to

flourish.

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Poppy Jasper:

Poppy Jasper inspires a positive, joyful attitude and gives you the
motivation and energy to take creative action. A protective stone, it
enhances physical endurance and helps to ground and bring balance.

Red Jasper:

Red Jasper helps with dream recall. Cleans and stabilizes the aura. Makes
an excellent worry bead calming the emotions when played with. Red
Jasper may assist mens sexual functioning.

Rainbow Jasper:

Rainbow Jasper is a strong protection stone and has a calming

effect, allowing stability and security. It will help balance the emotional
energy in the body.

Starry Jasper:

Starry Jasper is an excellent protection and grounding stone. Starry

Jasper instills a feeling of wholeness, serenity and being cared for. It also
aids mental clarity and functioning.

Snakeskin Jasper:

Snakeskin Jasper protects you from succumbing to temptations that may

be detrimental to you. It imparts a uniform and stabilizing energy to the
environment.

Zebra Jasper:

Zebra Jasper is a grounding stone. It keeps one centered with the earth
during higher spiritual works while providing protection, awareness and
insight. Zebra Jasper will help you get out of your head.

Jet:

Jet draws out negative energy and alleviates unreasonable fears. Jet is a
stone of protection. It guards against violence and illness.

Labradorite:

Labradorite is a mystical stone and a bringer of light. It raises

consciousness, increases telepathy and stimulates magic. It amplifies
happiness and joy and provides a sensation of security. Eases tension and
pressure.

Lapis Lazuli:

Lapis Lazuli expands awareness and intellect and enhances psychic

abilities. Protective, helps overcome depression and encourages creative
expression.

Lapis-Malachite:

Lapis-Malachite quickly reduces stress bringing deep peace. It absorbs

negative energies and pollutants easily. Lapis-Malachite stimulates
enlightenment and psychic abilities. It is particularly useful for stimulating
the throat chakra.

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Lepidolite:

Lepidolite is uplifting and balancing, wards off depression. It reduces

stress and dissipates negativity. Relieves allergies and strengthens the
immune system.

Malachite:

Malachite amplifies both positive and negative energies. It will ground

spiritual energies onto the planet. Malachite absorbs negative energies
and guards against radiation. A stone of transformation, it encourages
change and calculated risk taking.

Mookaite:

Mookaite (Australian Jasper) imparts both a desire for new experiences

and a deep calm to face them with. It encourages versatility.

Moonstone:

Moonstone is a stone of new beginnings. It calms the emotions. It

encourages intuitiveness and perception. Moonstone enhances the
feminine nature; it also soothes instability and stress.

Rainbow Moonstone: Rainbow Moonstone links you into your overall life plan. Helps you to
intuitively read symbols and synchronicities, and opens to spiritual gifts.
Moss Agate:

Moss Agate is stabilizing and strongly connected with nature. Enables you
to see the beauty in all you behold. Beneficial to anyone employed in
agriculture or botany. A wealth stone; it attracts abundance.

Pink Moss Agate:

Moss Agate brings general abundance, success, and prosperity and it can
also help you gain peace with extreme or excessive duties in life. It is a
stone of compatibility and friendship. Moss agate is said to bring selfconfidence and higher self-esteem and it is also a protective stone.

Muscovite:

Muscovite is a mystical stone with a strong Angelic contact stimulating

awareness of the higher self. Muscovite stimulates unconditional love
and acceptance and at the same time allows recognition of the flaws in
humanity.

Aqua Obsidian:

Aqua Obsidian stimulates the heart and throat chakras allowing you to
speak with, and to understand communication from the heart. Aqua
Obsidian can be used to increase spiritual awareness and assist in energy
transfer.

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Black Obsidian:

Obsidian is volcanic glass. Black Obsidian is an excellent grounding stone.

It shields against negative energy and disperses unloving thoughts. Black
Obsidian focuses your inner vision, is useful in a shamanic capacity, and is
good for creative endeavors.

Blue Obsidian:

Blue Obsidian is a protective stone for both physical and astral travel, also
assists with directional skills. It has influence over the throat chakra and
enhances communication skill, especially in the acquisition of new
languages.

Green Obsidian:

Green Obsidian balances the heart chakra and helps disconnect any bond
others have put upon you, and protects you from future unwanted
attachments. This beautiful stone allows for a connection with nature
and the self-realizations of love, tenderness and the significance of
nurturing.

Mahogany Obsidian : Mahogany Obsidian promotes growth in all areas and provides strength
when it is needed. Use it to revitalize your lifes work, fulfill aspirations,
and eliminate energy blockages.
Rainbow Obsidian: Rainbow Obsidian is a stone of pleasure and enjoyment while being
protective and grounding. It expands your consciousness, sharpens the
senses and can help you delve deep into mysterious phenomena and
experiences. Rainbow Obsidian brings light and love to your life.
Silver Sheen Obsidian: Silver Sheen Obsidian is an ideal crystal for crystal gazing. It imparts
patience and perseverance when required and brings advantages
throughout life.

Snowflake Obsidian: Snowflake Obsidian is good for balancing during times of change. Helps
remove blockages by absorbing the negative energies and activating self
power.

Black Onyx:

Black Onyx reduces stress and encourages self control. Black Onyx also
encourages happiness, good fortune and higher inspiration.

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White Onyx:

White Onyx helps you to experience guidance and work more with your
instincts.

Pink Opal:

A stone for renewal that also helps to guide you in the journey of life.
Pink Opal teaches love and non violence providing for nourishment in all
aspects of development.

Dendritic Opal:

Dendritic Opal promotes growth; both spiritually and physically and can
be used to promote your organizational abilities.

Peridot:

Peridot was once used to guard people from evil spirits, it is still a
protective stone for the Aura. It is a powerful cleanser, releasing and
neutralizing toxins on all levels. It helps you to understand your destiny
and spiritual purpose. Peridot helps to bring about necessary change by
motivating growth.

Petalite:

Petalite is known as the Angelic stone because it enhances angelic

communication, bringing calm and peacefulness. It aids in spiritual
communication.

Petersite:

Petersite is said to contain the keys to the kingdom of heaven,

dispelling illusion assisting in the recognition of the beauty of the soul.
Petersite stimulates dignified power and loving guidance.

Petrified Wood:

Petrified Wood provides physical energy and eases emotional pressure. It

helps you keep balanced and grounded and increases your connection to
nature.

Picasso Stone:

Picasso Stone assists in the development of creative talents.

Prasiolite:

Prasiolite brings appreciation, approval and acclaim to the user.

Promotes recognition of accomplishments and furthers their completion.

Prehnite:

Prehnite is recognized as the stone of unconditional love. Prehnite

alleviates nightmares, phobias and deep fears. Increases energies and
provides protection.

Pyrite:

Pyrite is a highly protective stone, blocking or shielding you from negative

energies from people, places and things.

Clear Quartz:

Clear Quartz is the most powerful all-round healing and energy amplifier
on the planet. Strengthens the power of other stones and purifies them.

Blue Quartz:

Blue Quartz assists in reaching out to others and inspires hope. It calms
the mind.

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Golden Quartz:

Golden Quartz (or yellow quartz) provides clarity for decision making,
also bringing sharper memory and concentration skills. Golden Quartz
assists with relief from nervous exhaustion and burnout.

Green Quartz:

Green Quartz opens and stabilizes the heart chakra. It transmutes

negative energy and inspires creativity.

Snow Quartz:

Snow quartz will bring good fortune. It is also a calming and soothing
stone. Snow quartz is helpful for meditation and looking within and is
used for purification.

Strawberry Quartz: Strawberry quartz stimulates the heart and builds the emotion of love. It
brings guidance with respect to enjoying each moment. Strawberry
quartz also balances the connections between the physical and the subtle
bodies.
Crackle Quartz:

Crackle Quartz is pure Quartz crystal that has been super heated and
then dyed to give it vibrant colours. Children especially love the bright
colours of Crackle Quartz. Using all the colours of Crackle Quartz you can
make an inexpensive Chakra Kit for children.

Rhodochrosite:

Rhodochrosite eases emotional pain resulting from subconscious

memories and helps heal emotional wounds and traumas. It strengthens
memory and intellect.

Rhodonite:

The pink strengthens love while the black provides emotional protection.
Relieves pressure, builds up confidence and alleviates confusion.

Rhyolite:

Rhyolite is an excellent stone for keeping you anchored in the present

rather than looking back to the past. Good for bringing things to a
resolution. Rhyolite will help people who are solitary and reclusive to
allow others into their lives.

Ribbon Stone:

Ribbon stone is a stone which connects you to mother earth. It can help
reveal your true nature and see into past illusion.

Rose Quartz:

Rose Quartz is known as The Love Stone. Balances, heals and rejuvenates
emotions. Cools hot tempers, clears stored anger, guilt and jealousies.
Rose Quartz encourages compassion and harmony.

Selenite:

Selenite brings clarity of mind. Instils deep peace and is excellent for
meditation or spiritual work.

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Sodalite:

Sodalite rationalizes and aids clear thinking, bringing clarity and truth. It
brings about emotional balance. Calms panic attacks.

Sunstone:

Sunstone is a joyful stone. It allows the real self to shine through happily.
Sunstone strengthens intellect, desire, self worth and optimism.

Tigers Eye:

Tiger Eye brings cheerfulness and optimism. Helps soften stubbornness.

Encourages positive attitude to life and furthers self esteem. Helps
release unwanted emotions. Tiger Eye increases appreciation of mother
earth.

Blue Tigers Eye:

Blue Tiger Eye also known as Hawk Eye is calming. Releases stress. Blue
Tiger Eye will aid communication.

Red Tigers Eye:

Red Tiger Eye overcomes lethargy and provides motivation.

Tigers Iron:

Tiger Iron combines Jasper, Tiger eye and Hematite. Tiger Iron is a
creative and artistic stone that brings out inherent talents.

Turquoise:

Turquoise is a promoter of self realisation. It assists creative problem

solving and calms the nerves when speaking in public. Stabilises mood
swings and brings inner calm. Turquoise is an excellent stone for
exhaustion, depression or panic attacks.

Unakite:

Unakite is a stone of vision. It balances emotions with spirituality. Unakite

gently releases conditions that inhibit spiritual and psychological growth.

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Star Sign Stones

Star sign stones will match up the ideal stone to your particular star sign. This does not mean
that any other stone will not work for you; it just simply means that these are your ideal stones,
relevant to your star sign and birth.
Aries
21 Mar - 20 Apr

Aquamarine. Aventurine.
Bloodstone. Clear Quartz.
Citrine. Hematite. Jade.

Taurus
21 Apr - 21 May
15

Carnelian. Clear Quartz.

Moonstone. Opal.

Gemini
22 May - 21 Jun

Agate. Aquamarine. Citrine.

Clear Quartz. Howlite. Jade.
Rutile Quartz.
Calcite. Carnelian.
Clear Quartz. Moonstone.

Cancer
22 Jun - 22 Jul
Leo
23 Jul - 23 Aug

Carnelian. Citrine. Clear Quartz.

Garnet. Jasper. Onyx. Peridot.
Pyrite.

Virgo
24 Aug - 23 Sep

Amazonite. Amethyst.
Clear Quartz. Garnet. Peridot.

Libra
24 Sep 23 Oct

Bloodstone. Citrine.
Chrysoprase. Jade. Moonstone.
Opal. Clear & Rose Quartz.
Tourmaline.

Scorpio
24 Oct - 22 Nov

Clear Quartz. Malachite.

Moonstone. Opal.
Turquoise. Unakite.

Sagittarius
23 Nov - 21 Dec
Topaz.

Azurite. Clear Quartz. Lapis

Lazuli. Obsidian. Peridot.
Turquoise.

Capricorn
22 Dec - 20 Jan

Amethyst. Clear Quartz.

Fluorite. Garnet. Malachite.
Smokey Quartz. Tiger Eye.

Aquarius
21 Jan - 19 Feb

Amethyst. Clear Quartz.

Garnet. Hematite.

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Pisces
20 Feb - 20 Mar

Amethyst. Aquamarine.
Bloodstone. Clear Quartz.
Fluorite. Opal. Turquoise.

Birthstones
Birthstones are purely symbolic of the expected nature of your inner self; they are very
different to Star Sign stones. Birthstones are more for use in jewellery and accessories, but are
still helpful in healing layouts.
Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

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Stone
Garnet
Amethyst
Aquamarine
Diamond
Emerald
Pearl, Moonstone
Ruby
Peridot, Sardonyx
Sapphire
Opal, Tourmaline
Topaz
Turquoise, Zircon

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Anniversary Stones.
Anniversaries are important and nations as well as individuals celebrate them. These stones can
provide beneficial influence and add power and joy to our celebrations.
1st
Sulphur
nd
2
Dessert Rose
rd
3
Chalcopyrite
4th
Wulfenite
5th
Petrified Wood
th
6
Iron Pyrite
7th
Copper
th
8
Bronzite
th
9
Jasper
10th Vanadinite
11th Calcite
12th Agate

15th
20 th
25 th
30 th
35th
40 th
50th
60 th
70 th
80th
90 th
100 th

Rock Crystal
Aragonite
Silver, Satinspar
Pearl, Chrysocolla
Coral
Ruby
Gold or Labradorite
Diamond, Star Sapphire
Blue Diamond
Tanzanite
Pink Sapphire
Lapis Lazuli

Disclaimer
The information contained in this booklet is provided for general education and knowledge. The
metaphysical and healing properties outlined are for inspiration and reference. These properties are
dependent upon the attitude and beliefs of the individual. In no way are they meant to replace diagnosis
or treatment by a qualified therapist or physician.

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