Healing Properties and Information About Gem Stones and Crystals

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Kyanite - Kyanite forms in blades which is perfect for cutting through negativity and emotional blockages. It opens the throat chakra encouraging self expression and communication. It is one of the stones which never needs cleansing as it does not accumulate negative energy.

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Larimar- is sometimes called the stone of the Caribbean because of where it is found and also for its blue color. It is a most soothing and serene stone, able to calm and relax the emotions. It can bring peace and calm to any situation. It supports a state of well being and reminds us that all is well. It is useful for the throat chakra, providing the power of clear communication. Also known as a Goddess Stone. It is useful for hot flashes, as it can bring a cooling, calm feeling.

Lapis Lazuli - A power stone giving the wearer insights into the deeper mysteries of life. It assist in creative endeavors, helping to release creative blocks as it opens consciousness and widens perspectives.

Lepidolite - A most effective stone for calming frayed nerves, helping one to release stress and worry. It can dispel negative thoughts and remove emotional attachments such as resentment and envy. Lepidolite is a stone of spiritual purification and meditation. It can clear blocked energies in any of the chakras and throughout the meridian system. Taking a bath with Lepidolite is a wonderful way to receive its calming and tension releasing properties.

Lithium Quartz - The Quartz amplifies the vibration of the lithium held within. It has a soothing energy and is able to alleviate stress and stress related imbalance. It can calm frayed nerves, allowing one to relax and become centered. Lithium Quartz can support those who use antidepressants and other drugs for mental wellness. The vibration of this stone is one of profound healing, emotional peace, release from tension and awakening of the Higher Self.

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Malachite - Called a stone of transformation as it can assist in changing and transforming situations. Useful for any kind of change in life. It can assist in bringing about changes. It may equalize and balance energy.

Magnetite Crystals (Lodestones) - Has magnetic properties as it can attract and repel energy. Useful as magnetic therapy. It can attract that which is desired. It aides telepathy, meditation and visualizations. It is useful in Earth healings as it connects with the polarities of the Earth.
Moldavite - Is a tektite found in the Czech Republic. It is often called “the stone that fell from the sky”. Moldavite’s vibration is high and intense. It has the ability to accelerate spiritual evolution and can bring about transformations. It can assist one to fully awaken to their highest destiny. Moldavite is a powerful tool for meditation and dreamwork. It activates and clears the entire chakra system.

Moldavite- Out of all the different gemstones I have worked with over the past 20 years, Moldavite is the one that has shown me the most dramatic responses from those who hold it. It is truly a high vibrational gemstone. Some people have to accustom themselves to the energies of Moldavite, gradually wearing the gemstone. Moldavite is a tektite found in the Czech Republic. It is a gemstone for transformation on all levels. It can be seen as a catalyst for shifts in one’s life, physical, emotional, or spiritual. It can open all the chakras allowing for powerful activations. Moldavite is a stone that can help move you forward on your spiritual path to awakening. It is often called “the stone that fell from the sky”. It can assist one to fully awaken to their highest destiny. Moldavite is a powerful tool for meditation and dreamwork. It activates and clears the entire chakra system.

Moonstone - Moonstone is associated with the feminine and is called "The Goddess Stone". It can enhance the intuitive side of the mind. Moonstone has been used to connect with the energy and power of the moon.

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Nirvana Quartz ( Ice Quartz)-Recently discovered, Nirvana Quartz is found in the Himalayan mountains at altitudes over 18,000 ft. where glaciers are receding due to global warming. The areas that have melted are now exposing these crystals. Nirvana Quartz has a mission to attune us to the not yet formed potential of what we can be. They be conduits for profound inner illuminations and awakening. Nirvana Quartz can bring the mediator into a deep peace and interior silence, assisting to stop the mental chatter. This stone can assist in achieving one’s destiny.

Nuummite: An ancient stone ( 3 billion years old) is found only in Greenland. It helps one to travel deep to the core of the self. It will help one to release trapped emotions and energies in the subconscious. Nuummite is a stone of personal “magic”. It will help one to understand synchronicities in life. It will show one “ good luck”.

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Obsidian- Obsidian is a glassy, volcanic stone. It eliminates negative energies in ones self and one’s environment. It is a strong grounding stone, assisting us in connecting with the Earth energies. It offers a protective energy and can help us to remove negative thoughts and mental habits so a more positive action can be taken.

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Peridot - Peridot’s vibration can bring an inner sense of warmth and well being, like sunshine on a spring day. Peridot can help one receive abundance on all levels of ones life. It can help to remove blockages to receiving. Its message is, " be open to receive"
Birthstone for August.

Pink Opal - This is a lovely stone for healing the emotions, especially thoses connected with subconsciously held pain. It can bring peace to those who have excessive fear, worry or anxiousness. It can relieve stress, allowing one to be more centered and calm.

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Quartz - Clear Quartz is an energy amplifier. It magnifies energy. It can be programmed to hold intention and assist in the manifestation of the focused intent. A powerful meditation tool. Useful as a dream stone, assisting in remembering and interpreting dreams.

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Red Jasper- Red Jasper can strengthen one’s endurance and stamina as it strengthens one’s connection to the earth. Red Jasper has a “down to earth” quality as its energy is stabilizing and grounding. Red Jasper awakens and strengthens life force energy.

Rhodocrosite - This is a powerful heart healing stone. It aids in healing emotional wounds, especially if there has been past trauma surrounding love issues. It assists one in expressing love and affection. It can help one find the courage to pursue ones dreams. It helps to reawaken the heart and relieve painful emotional memories. It can bring out the child nature.

Rhodonite- is one of the heart chakra stones. It promotes the energy of love. Rhodonite aides us in finding our talents and purpose. It can show us how to use our talents for the highest good of all. It is a stone of self worth and can aids us to value our unique gifts and abilities.

Rose Quartz - Known as the Stone of Love. It is a stone for the heart as it opens the Heart Chakra. It teaches us about love on all levels, self love, romantic love, love for all humankind. It can help draw in new love or relationships. It can strengthen a bond that already exits. It encourages self forgiveness. It can help to heal a "broken heart."

Rubellite (Red Tourmaline) - Rubellite vibrates a deep resonance with the heart chakra. Rubellite benefits the emotional heart as well as any ailments of the heart. It allows one to draw upon universal love energies when one is working to heal emotional wounds. It reminds one that “heartbreak” can mean “heart opening” and that grief can be as valuable as joy.

Ruby: A powerful tool for bringing vitality and life force into one’s being. Ruby vibrates with enthusiasm for life. It is energizing. Ruby is a stone of courage assisting one in moving forward in the face of fear, it assist with doubts and anxiety. Ruby encourages one to step forward in life.

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Selenite - Selenite is a clear form of gypsum. Selenite can have a very intense energy and it is useful in conducting energy. It can clear blocked energy making it very helpful for opening blocked chakras. Selenite wands are very powerful healing tools and work well with the energies of other stones. Like quartz it can amplify energy and actually cleanse other stones. It does not need to be cleansed or recharged. Selenite can lift one’s awareness to higher planes of consciousness. It facilitates the ability to receive information from spirit guides and angels. Selenite is used for building energy grids and creating energy vortexes.

Seraphinite - Named after the Angel Seraphin. It is a light filled stone, used to connect to the Angelic Realm. Its soft light vibration assists in healing the physical, emotional and spiritual. Fly on the wings of Angels.

Shaman Stone - Shaman Stone is also know as Moqui Marble, found on the north rim of the Grand Canyon I Southern Utah. Shaman Stones are excellent tools and talismans for those involved in Shamanic work, journeying, rebirthing, breath work, soul retrieval or any other form of transformation and inner work. Holding a Shaman Stone in meditation can assist one in establishing communication with power animals or guides.

Shiva Lingam: Egg shape stones originate at the Narmada River in western India, one of India’s seven holy sites. Villagers gather the rough stones from the shallow river and hand polish them to the elliptical shape. Within its form, the Shiva Lingam symbolizes both the female and male energies as well as the comic egg out of which all creation is said to have emerged. The shape of the Shiva Lingam represents the male aspect of creation and the markings on the stone represent the female aspects. Shiva Lingams are emblems of inner transformation, with an ability to break up patterns of self limiting habits and beliefs. Like Shiva, they destroy what is old and corrupt to clear the way for rebirth.

Smithsonite - Emits a soft, gentle and pleasant vibration. It offers tranquility, calm and kindness. It can gently dissolve emotional pains and encourages emotional release and healing. It can be an aide during childbirth and rebirthing.

Sodalite - Sodalite offers a gentle soothing quality which can increase insight, intuition and mental abilities. It is useful as a stone for creative expression, assisting in finding one’s creative voice.

Sugilite- emanates the pure vibration of the Violet Ray of purification and spiritual protection. Its energies assist one in becoming a “beacon of light” here on Earth by opening the crown chakra and grounding the light energies to the Earth. Sugilite helps one believe in life’s possibilities. It helps one envision something other than what is currently being experienced, offering hope and optimism for a better future. Sugilite can aid in repelling negativity and in filling one’s aura with high-frequency Light.

Spirit Quartz, Cactus Quartz - This stone can be used in meditation as it will provide insights. It can facilitate connections between family members, friends and communities. Useful in meditation circles, classes and groups to unite and align energy. The structure of this stone has the ability to move energy in many directions and is useful for energy magnification. A good choice as a manifestation stone.

Stibnite- This stone forms from deposits from hot mineral springs. Found in China. Stibnite is associated with Pluto, both the planet and the god. Stibnite emanates the energy of transformation, death, rebirth, new perspectives, great wealth and power. For those who are clear on what they want and hold a strong focus, Stibnite can help bring the manifestation of the desire. It can assist one in making changes in life. Stibnite is useful for moving energy through the body. It aids in integrating energy and in shifting genetic patterns to reflect one’s spiritual evolution.

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Tiger Eye - A stone which resonates with the Earth Energies. A grounding stone that can help bring stability to the wearer. A useful stone for those seeking clarity around unresolved issues or decisions. It resonates with the solar plexus chakra ( 3rd Chakra).

Turquoise - A beautiful gift from Mother Earth, Turquoise brings the blue of Father Sky to the Earth, blending together the energies of the heavens with the energies of the Earth. It is a healer of the spirit, providing a soothing energy which can bring peace and calm to the wearer. It is used by Native Americans as a protection stone.

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Vanadinite - Vanadinite helps sustain one’s energy through creative or work endeavors, enabling one to be more productive and more energetic. Vanadinite assists in obtaining goals and pursuits. Vanadinite can provide both stamina and grounding. It is also useful as support for menopause as it helps to counter decreased production of certain hormones.Need energy, think of Vanadinite.

Vivianite: Vivianite can be seen as a stone for entering and remaining in a state of compassion. Vivianite can re-inspire those in the helping professions who suffer from exhaustion and “burnout” Through its kindling of the heart, Vivianite can remind one of the love that dwells behind all things. Vivianite is a rare stone that offers peace, love and compassion.

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Zincite - Zincite is an energy activator. It can increase ones overall level of energy and vitality. It can increase life force, courage, passion, creativity and will power. Zincite can focus energy and assist in manifesting wishes and desires.

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