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.
SILVER is a metal which strengthens the connection between the astral and physical bodies. It promotes emotional and mental health and helps improve speech. Silver also assists with meditation, astral travel and distant healing. When used in jewelry, it is purported to have the ability to retain the energies of the attached stone. Silver is believed to enhance the powers of the moon and is therefore helpful in energizing other stones during full or new moons.
Source: Australia, Chile, China, Mexico, Peru
Astrological Sign: Aquarius, Cancer
Chakra: Crown, Third Eye, Throat, Heart
SMITHSONITE increases psychic abilities, namely clairvoyance and clairsentience. It also helps with new beginnings.
Source: Greece, Mexico, Namibia, Spain, USA
Astrological Sign: Pisces, Virgo
Chakra: Crown, Heart
SMOKY QUARTZ is a strong grounding and protective stone. It is useful for manifestation work and for channelling energy through the hands, such as Reiki healing. Smoky Quartz is said to help heal anger, grief and negativity.
Source: Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, Switzerland, USA
Astrological Sign: Capricorn, Sagittarius
Chakra: Root
SODALITE helps provide mental clarity and emotional balance. It enhances self-esteem and creative expression.
It is considered to be a good stone for promoting unity within a group.
Source: Brazil, Canada, India, Namibia, USA
Astrological Sign: Sagittarius
Chakra: Third Eye
STRAWBERRY QUARTZ was used in healing ceremones in Atlantis and Lemuria by the high council. It brings peace of mind and a feeling of calm by stimulating the heart center.
Source: Brazil
Astrological Sign: Libra
Chakra: Crown, Heart
SUGILITE is a healing stone of the Purple Ray or Violet Flame. It opens and aligns the chakras and provides a pathway for the movement of Kundalini energy. Sugilite provides inspiration and confidence to manifest one's dreams and soul purpose. It is also considered to be a beneficial stone for sensitive people and lightworkers by helping them to adapt to Earth energies.
Source: South Africa
Astrological Sign: Virgo
Chakra: Crown
SUNSTONE clears and energizes the chakras. It was used in ancient times to bring good luck and fortune. Sunstone raises emotional vibrations and enhances mood due to its connection to the Light and Sun. It also stimulates creativity and vitality.
Source: Canada, India, Norway, Russia, USA
Astrological Sign: Leo, Libra
Chakra: Crown, Sacral
TIGER EYE is a balancing and grounding stone which provides clarity and enhances intuition and psychic abilities.
It encourages feelings of self-worth, courage and creativity. Tiger Eye has been used historically as a protective talisman.
Source: Australia, Burma, India, South Africa, USA
Astrological Sign: Capricorn
Chakra: Solar Plexus
TIGER IRON is comprised of Tiger Eye, Jasper and Hematite. It is a grounding and strength-enhancing stone.
Tiger Iron is a good stone for artists as it is said to enhance creativity.
Source: Australia
Astrological Sign: Leo
Chakra: Root
TOURMALINE is a healing and protective stone which enhances creativity, self-confidence and emotional/mental health. It balances the aura and yin/yang energy. Tourmaline is believed to attract success and abundance and aids in psychic development.
Source: Brazil, Madagascar, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA
Astrological Sign: Libra
Chakra: Heart (pink/green)
TURQUOISE is deemed to be a Master healing stone for body and spirit. It is a protective, purifying and grounding stone which strengthens and aligns the chakras. Turquoise is believed to enhance intuition, wisdom, communication, and creativity. It is a useful stone for psychic development, astral travel, vision quests and meditation.
Source: Afghanistan, Australia, China, Tibet, USA
Astrological Sign: Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius
Chakra: Throat
VESUVIANITE helps to clear negative thought patterns from the mental, emotional and physical bodies. It helps to provide access to one's Higher Self. It is also believed to be useful for manifestation work.
Source: Italy, Canada, USA
Astrological Sign: Capricorn, Sagittarius
Chakra: Crown
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.
SILVER is a metal which strengthens the connection between the astral and physical bodies. It promotes emotional and mental health and helps improve speech. Silver also assists with meditation, astral travel and distant healing. When used in jewelry, it is purported to have the ability to retain the energies of the attached stone. Silver is believed to enhance the powers of the moon and is therefore helpful in energizing other stones during full or new moons.
Source: Australia, Chile, China, Mexico, Peru
Astrological Sign: Aquarius, Cancer
Chakra: Crown, Third Eye, Throat, Heart
SMITHSONITE increases psychic abilities, namely clairvoyance and clairsentience. It also helps with new beginnings.
Source: Greece, Mexico, Namibia, Spain, USA
Astrological Sign: Pisces, Virgo
Chakra: Crown, Heart
SMOKY QUARTZ is a strong grounding and protective stone. It is useful for manifestation work and for channelling energy through the hands, such as Reiki healing. Smoky Quartz is said to help heal anger, grief and negativity.
Source: Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, Switzerland, USA
Astrological Sign: Capricorn, Sagittarius
Chakra: Root
SODALITE helps provide mental clarity and emotional balance. It enhances self-esteem and creative expression.
It is considered to be a good stone for promoting unity within a group.
Source: Brazil, Canada, India, Namibia, USA
Astrological Sign: Sagittarius
Chakra: Third Eye
STRAWBERRY QUARTZ was used in healing ceremones in Atlantis and Lemuria by the high council. It brings peace of mind and a feeling of calm by stimulating the heart center.
Source: Brazil
Astrological Sign: Libra
Chakra: Crown, Heart
SUGILITE is a healing stone of the Purple Ray or Violet Flame. It opens and aligns the chakras and provides a pathway for the movement of Kundalini energy. Sugilite provides inspiration and confidence to manifest one's dreams and soul purpose. It is also considered to be a beneficial stone for sensitive people and lightworkers by helping them to adapt to Earth energies.
Source: South Africa
Astrological Sign: Virgo
Chakra: Crown
SUNSTONE clears and energizes the chakras. It was used in ancient times to bring good luck and fortune. Sunstone raises emotional vibrations and enhances mood due to its connection to the Light and Sun. It also stimulates creativity and vitality.
Source: Canada, India, Norway, Russia, USA
Astrological Sign: Leo, Libra
Chakra: Crown, Sacral
TIGER EYE is a balancing and grounding stone which provides clarity and enhances intuition and psychic abilities.
It encourages feelings of self-worth, courage and creativity. Tiger Eye has been used historically as a protective talisman.
Source: Australia, Burma, India, South Africa, USA
Astrological Sign: Capricorn
Chakra: Solar Plexus
TIGER IRON is comprised of Tiger Eye, Jasper and Hematite. It is a grounding and strength-enhancing stone.
Tiger Iron is a good stone for artists as it is said to enhance creativity.
Source: Australia
Astrological Sign: Leo
Chakra: Root
TOURMALINE is a healing and protective stone which enhances creativity, self-confidence and emotional/mental health. It balances the aura and yin/yang energy. Tourmaline is believed to attract success and abundance and aids in psychic development.
Source: Brazil, Madagascar, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA
Astrological Sign: Libra
Chakra: Heart (pink/green)
TURQUOISE is deemed to be a Master healing stone for body and spirit. It is a protective, purifying and grounding stone which strengthens and aligns the chakras. Turquoise is believed to enhance intuition, wisdom, communication, and creativity. It is a useful stone for psychic development, astral travel, vision quests and meditation.
Source: Afghanistan, Australia, China, Tibet, USA
Astrological Sign: Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius
Chakra: Throat
VESUVIANITE helps to clear negative thought patterns from the mental, emotional and physical bodies. It helps to provide access to one's Higher Self. It is also believed to be useful for manifestation work.
Source: Italy, Canada, USA
Astrological Sign: Capricorn, Sagittarius
Chakra: Crown
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