comes from Herkimer, New York. This stone is a very old storehouse of ecological memory. It acts as a filter to release toxins from the body-earth as well as boosting the immune system. Use it to increase the energy and healing qualities of other stones.
was a prized stone among Celtic and Scottish peoples. It is energizing, invigorating and positive. It increases motivation and relieves feelings of inertia, thereby improving digestion and clearing congestion from the internal organs. Citrine may purify blood as well. Citrine may be used as blessing stone to offer love and gratitude to the Great Spirit, as well as to open the heart centre. It magnifies thoughts and emotions and can assist in manifesting desires. There is a special correspondence between Citrine and the element of air. It is therefore extremely … Continue reading
is not quite as distinct as the Chrysoberyl Cat’s Eye. However, the stone may be used to the same effect.
is a Nature stone. It brings peace, tranquillity and serenity when used as touchstone and may be used to attract abundance and prosperity when worn on the body or carried in a medicine pouch.
has an extensive history and is a marvellous healing crystal. The Egyptians made Amethyst amulets in the form of animals as early as 2000 B.C. The Hebrews believed that this stone could induce dreams and visions, while the Greeks thought it could prevent drunkenness. Amethyst has the power to control all types of harmful behaviour, sharpen the mind, improve the memory and strengthen the immune system. It is able to calm an overly passionate nature. This stone may also protect soldiers from harm and help hunters find food in the … Continue reading
Crystal system: Hexagonal. Cell salt: Silicon dioxide. Colour: Colourless and transparent (Rock Crystal); clear with rutile inclusions (Rutilated); clear with black inclusions (Tourmalinated Quartz); purple (Amethyst); pink, rose-red (Rose Quartz); clear yellow (Citrine); pale brown to black (Smoky Quartz); milk-white (Milky Quartz); glistening green with mica or hematite inclusions (Aventurine); opalescent with asbestos inclusions (Cat’s Eye); lustrous yellow to brown (Tiger’s Eye). Energy: Electric. Element: Fire and air. Planet/sign: Sagittarius (exact cell salt equivalent); Mercury/Virgo. Uses: Many spiritual practitioners, from traditional shamans to contemporary healers, have the versatile Quartz crystal … Continue reading
Crystal system: Isometric. Cell salt: Iron disulphide, often with substantial amounts of nickel and cobalt. Colour: Pale to brass-yellow, sometimes tarnished with a brownish film of iron oxide. Energy: Electric. Element: Air. Planet/sign: Mercury/Gemini; Moon/Cancer; Saturn-Uranus/Aquarius. Uses: Polished Pyrite is an excellent divinatory tool. It may also be used to focus the attention, transmit healing energy, or to attract money and good health.
Crystal system: Isometric. Cell salt: Hydrous aluminium silicate. Colour: Creamy white; reddish brown; black; often with hand-painted surfaces. Energy: Magnetic. Element: Earth. Planet/sign: Mercury/Gemini; Moon/Cancer; Saturn-Uranus/Aquarius.
Crystal system: Isometric. Cell salt: Hydrous aluminium silicate. Colour: Brick red. Energy: Magnetic. Element: Earth, air and fire. Planet/sign: Mercury/Gemini; Moon/Cancer; Saturn-Uranus/Aquarius. Uses: Pipestone is used primarily to fashion the sacred pipe, which is always handled with utmost respect. The bowl is filled with canshasha, the red willow bark tobacco, or herbs such as sage or wild cherry bark. Then the pipe is lit and the smoke offered to grandfather sky, grandmother earth and to the four directions. As the pipe is shared among the people, the smokers become one … Continue reading
Crystal system: Orthorhombic. Cell salt: Magnesium iron silicate. Colour: Yellow-green; dark yellow-green (Olivine). Energy: Electric. Element: Earth and fire. Planet/sign: Venus/Taurus; Sun/Leo; Mars-Pluto/ Scorpio. Uses: Peridot is both a receiver and transmitter of healing energy. It is a helpful agent in clearing emotional and physical congestion. There is a connection between Peridot and the digestive, assimilative and eliminatory systems and it may be used to bring light into the dark, hidden regions of the bowel. While Peridot is strong and resistant, it has been known to sustain damage if the … Continue reading
