Category Archives: Crystals and Gems

Crystal system: Obsidian is an amorphous solid of glass substance formed from volcanic lava. Cell salt: Spherulites of feldspar fibres with crystalline silica. Colour: Generally black with smoky, translucent to transparent edges; also black mixed with grey, reddish brown, mahogany, dark green, forming thin bands or marbled. Energy: Magnetic. Element: Earth and fire. Planet/Sign: Saturn; Mars-Pluto. Uses: Round spheres of Obsidian are still sold in Mexico today. Use them in place of clear quartz crystal for divinatory purposes. Obsidian can aid the decision-making process. It is capable of both attracting … Continue reading →

Crystal system: Hexagonal. Cell salt: Moldavite falls into a subgroup of stones called tektites, which are silica based, or glassy meteorites. Colour: Translucent olive green. Energy: Electric. Planet/sign: Mercury/Virgo: Jupiter/Sagittarius. Uses: Moldavite allows us to reach the deeper levels of conscious awareness. I have found it to be a more effective medicine for those who have practised some serious form of self-discipline, such as martial arts or spiritual pathwork. The Otherworld quality of Moldavite mesmerizes and quietens the senses. Use it to increase your knowledge of the relationship between heaven … Continue reading →

Crystal system: Tetragonal. Cell salt: Potassium phosphate. Colour: Yellow. Energy: Electric. Element: Fire. Planet/sign: Mars-Pluto/Aries (exact cell salt equivalent); Saturn/Capricorn. Uses: Meta-ankoleite is difficult to obtain. However, should you get your hands on it, its healing energy resonates predominantly within the body-earth, as it purifies the blood and strengthens the central nervous system through the cellular groups in the head, heart and sacral areas.