COWRIE SHELL is most commonly used for decorative purposes, such as on ceremonial garments and jewellery. It may also be used as a spirit offering or in sympathetic magic wherein the energy of the sea is required.
CORAL is found in oceans all over the world. Almost all cultures use Coral for reasons pertaining to magic, religion, or health. The ancients believed that those who carried red or white Coral could control the weather. Coral was thought to stop hemorrhaging and endow the wearer with wisdom. The Indian people of the Southwestern United States make beautiful animal fetishes of Red Coral. Hindu healers use Red Coral as a blood purifier, claiming it can calm anger, jealousy and hatred when worn on the ring or index finger of … Continue reading
ABALONE, also known as Ear Shell, is found in warm tropical waters off the coasts of California, South America, Japan and China. This shell is commonly used for decorative purposes in jewellery. Some American Indians use the shell to hold spirit offering such as tobacco and blue corn. It also makes a great holder for burning sage, sweetgrass and cedar. Abalone may be helpful to build and protect the heart muscle as well as aid the digestion.
Crystal system: Tetragonal. Cell salt: Titanium dioxide, often with substantial amounts of iron. Colour: Red, reddish brown, black. Energy: Electric. Element: Fire and earth. Planet/sign: Mars-Pluto/Aries; Saturn/Capricorn. Uses: Rutile both disciplines and structures our approach to life. It filters out painful memories and may be used when investigating the shadow side of the self.
Crystal system: Triclinic. Cell salt: Manganese silicate, often with some calcium. Colour: Brownish red, flesh-red and pink. Energy: Electric. Element: Earth and fire. Planet/sign: Venus/Libra. Uses: This stone may engender balance through strength of will. As a “karma” stone, it may also accelerate the inevitable consequences of cause and effect. Pink Rhodonite helps us to monitor our thoughts, desires, words, actions and responses, while the brownish red and flesh red stones encourage self- discipline, stability, moral courage and faith.
Crystal system: Hexagonal. Cell salt: Manganese carbonate with some calcium, iron, magnesium and zinc. Colour: Pink, rose-red, dark red, or brown. Energy: Electric. Element: Fire. Planet/sign: Mercury-Uranus/Virgo; Jupiter/ Sagittarius. Uses: Rhodochrosite may be used to treat conditions affecting the upper respiratory system. It is an excellent blood purifier and may be worn at heart level to stimulate the circulation, or set in a copper bracelet. Place Rhodochrosite crystal under your pillow at night to enhance and help you remember your dreams. This stone is compatible with Malachite.
Crystal system: Monoclinic. Cell salt: Arsenic sulfur. Colour: Deep red to orange colour (may become yellow upon exposure to light). Energy: Electromagnetic. Element: Fire and water. Planet/sign: Mars-Pluto; Venus-Neptune/Pisces. Uses: Realgar is an enigmatic mineral because it is simultaneously crude and gentle. It can benefit those who wish to neutralize and refine their sexual energy.
contains black tourmaline inclusions. The essence of black tourmaline is magnified by this special stone (see TOURMALINE).
contains the gentle grounding energy of Earth. It is stabilizing and enduring and can help build confidence and increase one’s sense of security. Tiger’s Eye can help us to recognize our personal resources and use our abilities to attain our dreams because it is an excellent stone for developing and encouraging discipline and concentration, especially in children. This stone may bring abundance, prosperity and financial independence to the wearer. Polished and set in copper, Tiger’s Eye is powerful charm against harmful spirit intrusions. The brown, red and blue Tiger’s Eye … Continue reading
is a stone of the lower world of soul. This stone was once popular among crystal gazers. It can be used when praying to heal ancestors and may be carried by people undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy due to the high radium content in the stone. Usually, however, it is best to avoid the heavily irradiated crystals, not because they are dangerous, but because the internal integrity of the stone is affected as a result of this form of microwave heat-processing. Natural smoky quartz crystals absorb and neutralize harmful influences … Continue reading
