Since ancient times, various cultures and traditions around the world have recognized and appreciated the energy contained within gemstones and crystals, in addition to their natural beauty. Crystals have been used for various purposes, such as personal adornment, healing, protection and luck.
There are many interpretations of the healing properties of crystals. The descriptions provided below only provide highlights of their properties. Information has been gathered from various sources, notably "The Crystal Healer" by Philip Permutt, "The Big Book of Stones" by Robert Simmons & Naisha Ahsian, "Love is in the Earth" by Melody, "The Crystal Bible" by Judy Hall and "Gem Stones A to Z" by Diane Stein. For more comprehensive information and a variety of interpretations, you may wish to consult books written on the subject; a list has been provided on the Resources page.
The metaphysical properties of gemstones have been provided for general information and entertainment purposes only, to be used at your discretion. The information provided is not intended to provide, replace, augment or in any way interfere with medical advice and treatment which should be obtained from a health care professional.
ABALONE was considered by ancient cultures to be a gift from the sea which raises emotional vibrations and enhances intuition and femininity.
Source: Global
Astrological Sign: Aquarius, Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio
Chakra: Throat
AGATE is a grounding stone which balances yin/yang energy. It encourages physical, emotional and mental balance and stabilizes the aura. Agate also stimulates one's analytical abilities and natural talents and is said to promote faithfulness in relationships.
Source: Global
Astrological Sign: Gemini
Chakra: Varies by type
AMAZONITE enhances creativity and communication of one's own truth. It is believed to help relieve stress and anxiety.
Source: Brazil, India, Madagascar, Namibia, Russia, USA
Astrological Sign: Virgo
Chakra: Heart, Throat
AMBER is fossilized tree resin which may contain plant or animal inclusions and is considered a stone of good luck and protection. It cleanses body, mind and spirit and balances emotions and yin/yang energy.
Source: Baltic Sea, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland
Astrological Sign: Aquarius, Leo
Chakra: Solar Plexus
AMETHYST is a powerful and protective stone with a high spiritual vibration. It has strong healing and cleansing powers and can help balance the emotions. Amethyst facilitates meditation and communication with one's guides and angels.
Source: Africa, Brazil, Canada, India, Madagascar, Mexico, Uruguay
Astrological Sign: Aquarius, Capricorn, Pisces, Virgo
Chakra: Crown
ANDEAN PINK OPAL activates the heart chakra and is beneficial in healing the heart and easing the pain of grief and loss.
Source: Peru
Astrological Sign: Libra, Virgo, Sagittarius
Chakra: Heart
AQUAMARINE calms the mind and emotions. It enhances communication, integrity and connection with the Higher Self.
It has been considered to be a protective stone for travellers and historically carried by sailors as a talisman against drowning.
Source: Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Namibia, Pakistan, USA
Astrological Sign: Aries, Gemini, Pisces
Chakra: Throat
AZURITE encourages creativity and the development and expression of psychic abilities.
Source: Australia, China, Morocco, USA
Astrological Sign: Sagittarius
Chakra: Third Eye
BLACK ONYX aids in healing grief and understanding the cycle of birth, death and rebirth. It may be used to support past life and future life regressions. Black Onyx balances yin/yang energy in the physical body. It also helps absorb energy from the universe required for healing.
Source: India
Astrological Sign: Leo
Chakra: Root
BLUE LACE AGATE is a calming stone which encourages emotional balance and stability. It is also useful for helping one to clearly express and communicate their thoughts and feelings.
Source: South Africa
Astrological Sign: Pisces
Chakra: Throat
CARNELIAN stimulates courage, self-esteem, personal power, physical vitality, sexuality and creativity. It helps ease anger, fear and sorrow. It can be used to cleanse other stones.
Source: Brazil, India, Uruguay
Astrological Sign: Cancer, Leo, Taurus
Chakra: Sacral
CAVANSITE stimulates new ideas. It enhances psychic abilities and protects healers from internalizing clients' issues.
Source: India
Astrological Sign: Aquarius
Chakra: Third Eye
CHAROITE helps to reveal one's path of service. It encourages vibrational change due to emanation of the Purple Ray.
Charoite is said to enhance intuition and clairvoyance and grounds the spiritual self into physical reality.
Source: Russia
Astrological Sign: Sagittarius, Scorpio
Chakra: Crown
CHRYSOCOLLA draws off negative energies and provides the serenity to deal with change. It calms, cleanses and reenergizes the chakras. It also helps deal with stress, guilt and heartache.
Source: Peru, Russia, USA, Zaire
Astrological Sign: Gemini, Taurus, Virgo
Chakra: Heart
CHRYSOPRASE balances yin/yang energy and aligns chakras with the ethereal plane. Encourages acceptance and non-judgement of self and others. Believed to attract love and prosperity. Eases anxiety, stress, fear and heartache.
Source: Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, Russia, South Africa
Astrological Sign: Libra
Chakra: Heart
CITRINE promotes joy, creativity and self-confidence. It never needs cleansing or clearing due to its ability to transmute negative energy. It is also known as the "Merchant's Stone" as it may help to manifest and maintain wealth. Citrine is believed to enhance learning, teaching and problem-solving abilities.
Source: Africa, Brazil, France, Russia, Scotland, Spain, USA
Astrological Sign: Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra
Chakra: Solar Plexus
There are many interpretations of the healing properties of crystals. The descriptions provided below only provide highlights of their properties. Information has been gathered from various sources, notably "The Crystal Healer" by Philip Permutt, "The Big Book of Stones" by Robert Simmons & Naisha Ahsian, "Love is in the Earth" by Melody, "The Crystal Bible" by Judy Hall and "Gem Stones A to Z" by Diane Stein. For more comprehensive information and a variety of interpretations, you may wish to consult books written on the subject; a list has been provided on the Resources page.
The metaphysical properties of gemstones have been provided for general information and entertainment purposes only, to be used at your discretion. The information provided is not intended to provide, replace, augment or in any way interfere with medical advice and treatment which should be obtained from a health care professional.
ABALONE was considered by ancient cultures to be a gift from the sea which raises emotional vibrations and enhances intuition and femininity.
Source: Global
Astrological Sign: Aquarius, Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio
Chakra: Throat
AGATE is a grounding stone which balances yin/yang energy. It encourages physical, emotional and mental balance and stabilizes the aura. Agate also stimulates one's analytical abilities and natural talents and is said to promote faithfulness in relationships.
Source: Global
Astrological Sign: Gemini
Chakra: Varies by type
AMAZONITE enhances creativity and communication of one's own truth. It is believed to help relieve stress and anxiety.
Source: Brazil, India, Madagascar, Namibia, Russia, USA
Astrological Sign: Virgo
Chakra: Heart, Throat
AMBER is fossilized tree resin which may contain plant or animal inclusions and is considered a stone of good luck and protection. It cleanses body, mind and spirit and balances emotions and yin/yang energy.
Source: Baltic Sea, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland
Astrological Sign: Aquarius, Leo
Chakra: Solar Plexus
AMETHYST is a powerful and protective stone with a high spiritual vibration. It has strong healing and cleansing powers and can help balance the emotions. Amethyst facilitates meditation and communication with one's guides and angels.
Source: Africa, Brazil, Canada, India, Madagascar, Mexico, Uruguay
Astrological Sign: Aquarius, Capricorn, Pisces, Virgo
Chakra: Crown
ANDEAN PINK OPAL activates the heart chakra and is beneficial in healing the heart and easing the pain of grief and loss.
Source: Peru
Astrological Sign: Libra, Virgo, Sagittarius
Chakra: Heart
AQUAMARINE calms the mind and emotions. It enhances communication, integrity and connection with the Higher Self.
It has been considered to be a protective stone for travellers and historically carried by sailors as a talisman against drowning.
Source: Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Namibia, Pakistan, USA
Astrological Sign: Aries, Gemini, Pisces
Chakra: Throat
AZURITE encourages creativity and the development and expression of psychic abilities.
Source: Australia, China, Morocco, USA
Astrological Sign: Sagittarius
Chakra: Third Eye
BLACK ONYX aids in healing grief and understanding the cycle of birth, death and rebirth. It may be used to support past life and future life regressions. Black Onyx balances yin/yang energy in the physical body. It also helps absorb energy from the universe required for healing.
Source: India
Astrological Sign: Leo
Chakra: Root
BLUE LACE AGATE is a calming stone which encourages emotional balance and stability. It is also useful for helping one to clearly express and communicate their thoughts and feelings.
Source: South Africa
Astrological Sign: Pisces
Chakra: Throat
CARNELIAN stimulates courage, self-esteem, personal power, physical vitality, sexuality and creativity. It helps ease anger, fear and sorrow. It can be used to cleanse other stones.
Source: Brazil, India, Uruguay
Astrological Sign: Cancer, Leo, Taurus
Chakra: Sacral
CAVANSITE stimulates new ideas. It enhances psychic abilities and protects healers from internalizing clients' issues.
Source: India
Astrological Sign: Aquarius
Chakra: Third Eye
CHAROITE helps to reveal one's path of service. It encourages vibrational change due to emanation of the Purple Ray.
Charoite is said to enhance intuition and clairvoyance and grounds the spiritual self into physical reality.
Source: Russia
Astrological Sign: Sagittarius, Scorpio
Chakra: Crown
CHRYSOCOLLA draws off negative energies and provides the serenity to deal with change. It calms, cleanses and reenergizes the chakras. It also helps deal with stress, guilt and heartache.
Source: Peru, Russia, USA, Zaire
Astrological Sign: Gemini, Taurus, Virgo
Chakra: Heart
CHRYSOPRASE balances yin/yang energy and aligns chakras with the ethereal plane. Encourages acceptance and non-judgement of self and others. Believed to attract love and prosperity. Eases anxiety, stress, fear and heartache.
Source: Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, Russia, South Africa
Astrological Sign: Libra
Chakra: Heart
CITRINE promotes joy, creativity and self-confidence. It never needs cleansing or clearing due to its ability to transmute negative energy. It is also known as the "Merchant's Stone" as it may help to manifest and maintain wealth. Citrine is believed to enhance learning, teaching and problem-solving abilities.
Source: Africa, Brazil, France, Russia, Scotland, Spain, USA
Astrological Sign: Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra
Chakra: Solar Plexus
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