Piedra de Luna.

Energía: Proyectiva.

Planeta: Luna.

Elemento: Agua.

Deidades: Diana, Selene, Isis, Thot, Konshu, Isthar, Zirna, Mani, Ixchel, La Diosa.

Poderes: Amor, Adivinación, reconciliación, psiquismo, sueño, jardinería, protección, juventud, dietas.

Piedras asociadas: Madereperla, Selenita, Cristal de Cuarzo.

Metales asociados: Plata.

Afinidad con los signos del zodiaco: Tauro, Cancer, Virgo, Libra, Capricornio y Piscis.

Chakras: Tercer ojo y de la corona.

Historia.

Es una piedra intimamente conectada con la luna, por ello se usa durante las diferentes fases lunares así, la tradición, nos indica que protege más durante la fase de luna creciente y menos durante la de luna menguante.

Desde siempre ha estado asociada a las deidades lunares. Las joyas rituales de la religión wicca suelen estar compuestas de plata y piedra de luna. Una varita lunar se fabrica de plata con una piedra de luna en el extremo. Estas se usan para canalizar la energía dentro de un ritual mágico.

Usos mágicos.

Es una piedra que atrae el amor. Se utiliza tanto para atraer el amor a tu vida como para resolver problemas entre amantes que han discutido amargamente.

Se considera la piedra de los nuevos comienzos, reflexiva, que nos recuerda que, al igual que la luna crece y mengua, todo forma parte de un ciclo de cambios.

Equilibra las energías masculinas y fermeninas, ayudando a aquellos hombres que de verdad quieren ponerse en contacto con su lado femenino.

A causa de sus asociaciones con la luna, colocada bajo la almohada nos proporciona un sueño tranquilo. Está asociada con la jardinería, por lo que es recomendable usarla mientras se riega el jardín.

A causa de que la luna viaja por todo el zodiaco, su piedra es un excelente amuleto protectir para el viajero. Es aconsejable llevarla cuando se está lejos de casa, en especial cuando se viaja por agua o aire. Es un fantástico regalo para aquellos amigos que van a emprender un viaje por el mar.

Durante los actos adivinatorios es aconsejable usar cuentas o pendientes de piedra de luna. Es aconsejable introducir una piedra de luna con las runas o el tarot, para aumentar sus poderes psiquicos. Rodear una bola de cristal con pequeñas cuentas de piedra de luna también aumentará su poder adivinatorio.

Se lleva para aumentar el poder de voluntad cuando deseamos hacer dieta, ayudandonos a quitarnos los malos hábitos.

Favorece la introspección y la concentración mental, pero a su vez, activa la fantasía y todos los espejismos y obsesiones que esta conlleva.

Es probable que las mujeres que porten piedras de luna se vean obligadas a quitarsela en la fase de luna llena, ya que en esta fase la piedra de luna se activa energéticamente de tal forma que puede llevarlas a sentirse mal o incomodas.

Curación.

Favorece el funcionamiento de los sistemas digestivo y reproductor, asimila los nutirentes, elimina toxinas y la terención de fluidos y alivia las enfermedades degenerativas de la piel, los ojos, el pelo y los órganos carnosos, como el hígado y el páncreas. Es excelente para el síndrome premenstrual, la concepción, el embarazo, el parto y la lactancia.

Colocación.

• Chakra Base: Abre posibilidades a personas tímidas e inhibidas.
• Chakra umbilical: Elimina las tensiones de las emociones y del abdomen, favoreciendo el funcionamiento del aparato digestivo. Eficaz cuando nos encontramos con un desequilibrio en los sistemas fluidos del cuerpo.
• Chakra del Plexo solar: Expulsa los viejos patrones emocionales para que puedan ser comprendidos y disueltos.
• Chakra del tercer ojo: Aumenta el psiquismo y nos induce a experiencias espirituales.
• Como pendientes: Nos ayuda a fomentar la aceptacion de nuestros dones psiquicos y aumenta la clarividencia.
• Como anillo: Llevado mientras se nada, nos protege contra peligros dentro del agua.
• Para aliviar dolores menstruales: Coloca una piedra de luna encima de tu cabeza, otra en cada uno de los hombros y otra en cada una de las caderas (5 en total). Su efecto relajante y curativo aliviará los dolores menstruales.

Rituales.

Consejos para jardinería.

• Llevala encima mientras riegas o plantas y entierra un trozo de piedra de luna en el jardín, visualizando como su energía fertilizadora se expande por toda la tierra.
• Si quieres que un arbol de abundantes frutos, tras el equinocio de primavera ata una piedra de luna a una de sus ramas.

Elixir contra el insomnio y el sonambulismo.

Necesitarás:

• Una piedra de Luna.
• Una jarra de agua mineral.

Introduce la piedra de luna dentro de la jarra de agua y dejala 12 horas al sol. Una vez echo esto bebete ese agua antes de dormir. Si deseas embotellar el elixir durante un determinado periodo de tiempo, agregale un 50% de vozca o brandy, para que se conserve mejor.

Para atraer el amor.

Necesitarás:

• Una vela rosa.
• Varias piedras de luna (como mínimo 5)

En una noche de luna llena y bajo su luz (así que es aconsejable realizar el ritual en el exterior), enciende una vela rosa y rodeala con las piedras de luna, concentrate en la llama de la vela y en los reflejos que esta provoca sobre las piedras, mientras visualizas que el amor llega a tu vida. Entierra una de las piedras o tirala al rio como ofrenda a los dioses y lleva el resto contigo, ellas se encargarán de atraer el amor a tu vida.

Para solucionar problemas entre amantes.

Este es un ritual que se debe hacer con tu pareja, bien juntos o bien cada uno en su lugar. Lo importante es que ambos lo realicen la misma noche.

Cada uno, por separado, debe comprar una piedra de luna para regalar a su pareja, pero la pareja no debe acompañarle, tiene que elegirla el sólo, aquella que diga: Esta es para mi novi@.

Antes d eregalarsela, la misma noche, los amantes cogen la piedra en su mano proyectiva y la cargan con vibraciones amorosas, con que esperan de su pareja, la idealizan, no hay que pensar en los fallos de esta, en cualquier caso hay que pensar que ya no existen aquellos fallos que nos hacen discutir.

Cuando hayamos cargado la piedra por completo, dormimos con ella bajo la almohada y hacemos el intercambio de piedras al día siguiente.

Ni que decir tiene que no debemos obligar con nuestros pensamientos a cambiar aptitudes de nuestra pareja, simplemente “pedir” que nos adaptemos más el uno al otro.

Para perder peso.

Necesitarás:

• Una piedra de luna.
• Uno o varios espejos en los que nos podamos ver de cuerpo entero.
• Varias velas blancas.

No hay que hacer dieta, tan sólo comer alimentos livianos y programar 5 comidas al día, eliminando los excesos de grasas, carnes rojas, y dulces, comiendo sobre todo frutas y verduras frescas, y lleva siempre contigo la piedra de luna cargada con el proposito de que te ayude a adelgazar.

Tres noches despues de la luna llena ponte totalmente desnudo frente al espejo iluminado tan sólo con la luz de las velas blancas (pueden ser incluso velas de te). Estudia tu cuerpo minuciosamente, usando otro espejo si fuera necesario. Para que este ritual tenga éxito, tienes que examinarte bien y concentrarte en ti mismo, asumiendo tus fallos, carencias y permitiendote cambiar. Hay que tener voluntad en ello. Tienes que ser brutal, incluso malo contigo mismo. Observa aquellas áreas que quieres reducir y visualizate como una nueva persona, más delgada y controlando al 100% tu alimentación, incluso asistiendo al gimnasio.

Ahora coge la piedra de luna en tu mano proyectiva mientras sigues con esta visualización y enviando toda esa energía a la piedra. Cuando hayas hecho esto, frota la piedra contra aquellas partes de tu cuerpo con los que no estas agusto, donde quieres eliminar los excesos de grasa, visualizando como, a medida que pasas la piedra, desaparecen.

Tras esto pasatela por la cabeza para que te ayude a controlar los impulsos de coemr alimentos que engordan. Finalmente lleva la piedra contigo siempre y, cuando te sientas tentado a comer alimentos que te engordan o poco saludables, sostenla en la mano proyectiva hasta que desaparezca esa tentación.

LA CRISOPRASA DE LA DÉCIMA HILADA

LA CRISOPRASA DE LA DÉCIMA HILADA

“Vi un cielo nuevo y una tierra nueva” (Apocalipsis 21:1)

En la parte final del Apocalipsis de San Juan se describe la Nueva Jerusalén, la ciudad celestial, como un lugar muy hermoso, que será heredado por quienes perseveren en la fe cristiana. En la descripción de la ciudad, concebida como recompensa, San Juan incide a través de numerosos símbolos y numerología en la belleza de su factura para así infundir ánimo en las comunidades cristianas, que estaban siendo sometidas en muchos casos al acoso de las autoridades romanas. El estilo visionario y metafórico del evangelista era en cambio entendido de forma bastante literal por los cristianos del siglo I, que esperaban que a las penalidades de su vida presente les sucediese una existencia plena en la ciudad santa. Allí no habría más muertes, ni duelos, ni gritos, ni trabajo. Tampoco habría mar, ni noche, ni templos. Todos los que venciesen las pruebas terrenas, los que derrotasen al pecado, podrían entrar allí, pasando a formar parte de un único reino. Esta ciudad actuaría como monumento bellísimo de la presencia de Dios.

La ciudad, que es la novia, la esposa del Cordero, es mostrada por un ángel a San Juan, que describe su brillo como el de la piedra más preciosa. Se trata de una ciudad inmensa de base cuadrangular, con la misma longitud, latitud y altura (doce mil estadios), lo que apunta hacia su situación en un lugar muy elevado, un monte místico. Está dotada de una gigantesca muralla de ciento cuarenta y cuatro codos de altura, con doce puertas siempre abiertas, tres en cada lado, custodiadas por doce ángeles, y con los nombres de las doce tribus de Israel escritos sobre ellas. Cada puerta está hecha de una colosal perla. La muralla presenta doce hiladas realizadas con piedras preciosas. Son hiladas de doce codos de altura cada una, y en ellas están escritos los nombres de los doce apóstoles, reconociendo así su importancia espiritual en la construcción del reino de Dios. ¿Está también escrito el nombre de Judas? ¿Su alma se salvó?

La primera hilada, asentada en tierra a modo de zócalo, la que más fácilmente se puede tocar, es de jaspe, mientras que las otras, por orden ascendente, son de zafiro, calcedonia, esmeralda, sardónice, cornalina, crisólito, berilo, topacio, crisoprasa, jacinto y amatista. El conjunto de la ciudad, incluyendo su plaza, es de oro, semejante a un vidrio puro y transparente. La luz no la proporcionan los astros, sino la gloria de Dios. De su trono sale un río de agua de vida, clara como el cristal. Hay también en la ciudad un árbol que cada mes da un tipo de fruto distinto, y cuyas hojas son saludables para las naciones. Para poder entrar en la ciudad santa y tener derecho al árbol de la vida es preciso lavar las túnicas, es decir, arrepentirse de las malas acciones. Los que habiten la ciudad servirán a Dios, pudiendo ver su rostro y llevando su nombre sobre la frente. Y reinarán eternamente. Describiendo la belleza de la Nueva Jerusalén, San Juan intenta fortalecer la voluntad de los seguidores de Cristo, para que se alcen airosos sobre las dificultades y persecuciones de su tiempo, y esperen con confianza el pronto regreso del Mesías, de aquél que es capaz de hacer nuevas todas las cosas. Para comprender la totalidad del mensaje es necesario leer el Apocalipsis, pues además San Juan, queriendo que nadie añadiese o quitase nada a sus palabras proféticas por tener certidumbre de su inspiración divina, advirtió al final del texto a los posibles manipuladores de la gravedad de su conducta.

La décima hilada de la muralla, que es por tanto la tercera más alta, está hecha de crisoprasa. El nombre de este material viene de las palabras griegas “chrysos” y “prason”, que significan respectivamente “oro” y “puerro”, pues su color verde recuerda al de este vegetal. La crisoprasa es una de las variedades más valoradas de calcedonia (mineral de estructura microcristalina relacionado con el cuarzo). No todas las calcedonias de color verde son crisoprasa, ya que entre ellas están también por ejemplo la prasa y la mtorolita. La prasa, poco frecuente en la naturaleza, tiene inclusiones de actinolita que restan intensidad a su color. Se encuentra en algunos yacimientos de Europa Oriental y en los estados norteamericanos de Delaware y Pennsylvania. La mtorolita, proveniente sobre todo de Zimbabue, es un tipo de calcedonia verde coloreada por cromo.

La crisoprasa es una de las formas en que se presenta el dióxido de silicio (SiO2), llamado comúnmente sílice. Según el contenido de silicatos hidratados o de óxidos de níquel, el color de la crisoprasa puede variar desde el verde limón al verde manzana o verde hierba, es decir, desde tonalidades pálidas a otras más oscuras. Es la proporción de níquel la que determina en muchos casos el color. El brillo de esta piedra preciosa va de vítreo a ceroso, pudiendo ser también resinoso. En cuanto a su translucencia, oscila entre casi transparente y casi opaca. El color de las gemas talladas tiende a ser uniforme y distribuido por igual, sin bandas. Más irregular es la coloración de las piedras en bruto, sobre todo si son de gran tamaño. Algunas piedras pueden tener inclusiones en forma de depósitos moteados negros o pardos, lo que les da una apariencia de jade. La crisoprasa más valorada, y por tanto la más cara, es la de color verde manzana intenso, si es que es a la vez translúcida sin nubes. En ocasiones se la tiñe para mejorar o aumentar su color, si bien este procedimiento en realidad la abarata. El color de la crisoprasa empalidece con el calor o incluso simplemente con la luz del sol, por lo que hay que tener cuidado al soldarla o pulirla. Y en cambio su color puede recuperarse si se la conserva en condiciones húmedas.

Entre las propiedades de la crisoprasa podemos citar su dureza aproximada de 6,5 en la escala de Mohs (es algo más dura que la ortoclasa y algo más blanda que el cuarzo). Su sistema de cristalización es el trigonal o romboédrico (con un eje ternario). Presenta fractura concoidea (en onda curva) y tenacidad elevada (opone una alta resistencia a ser rota, molida, doblada, desgarrada o suprimida). Su índice de refracción (cociente entre la velocidad de la luz en el vacío y la velocidad de la luz en el material cuyo índice se calcula) está entre 1,53 y 1,54. Su densidad relativa (cociente entre la densidad del material y la densidad del agua) está entre 2,58 y 2,64. Su birrefringencia (capacidad para desdoblar un rayo de luz incidente en dos rayos linealmente polarizados de manera perpendicular entre sí) es de 0,004. Es criptocristalina, es decir, se compone de cristales tan finos que no es posible diferenciarlos como partículas distintas utilizando ampliaciones normales. En su proceso de formación suelen actuar disoluciones acuosas hidrotermales de origen volcánico, o se registran otras alteraciones y disgregaciones físicas o químicas en las que está presente el níquel.

Desde al menos la época grecorromana, la crisoprasa ha sido una gema muy apreciada como piedra decorativa, susceptible de emplearse en joyería y para realizar objetos ornamentales. Se talla principalmente para producir cabujones engastables y cuentas esféricas para collares. En otros colgantes y collares las crisoprasas mantienen su forma irregular, pero recurriéndose al menos al pulimentado de las piezas para eliminar posibles bordes cortantes. Es también un material adecuado por su textura y brillo para la elaboración de camafeos y otros objetos en relieve o en hueco de la glíptica, como entalles, sellos y talismanes. Aun así no alcanza la popularidad que tiene la sardónice para la realización de camafeos, pues las bandas de esta última permiten al grabador jugar en la misma pieza con varias tonalidades, una para el fondo y otra para el motivo principal.

Carlos IV, emperador de origen checo del Sacro Imperio Romano Germánico entre 1355 y 1378, utilizó crisoprasas para decorar las paredes de la capilla de San Wenceslao en la catedral de Praga, así como para adornar la capilla de la Santa Cruz del castillo de Karlstein (República Checa). Ambos recintos sirvieron además para guardar joyas reales entre las que había algunas hechas con crisoprasas. La reina de Inglaterra Ana I Estuardo (1702-1714) sintió una gran atracción por estas gemas. La crisoprasa fue también una de las piedras preciosas preferidas por el rey de Prusia Federico II el Grande (1740-1786), especialmente si se la tallaba en cabujones con una sola fila de facetas en el borde. Mandó emplearla en la ornamentación de las salas de su palacio de verano de Sanssouci, en Potsdam (Alemania). El uso suntuario de la crisoprasa, engastada en joyas de oro y plata, tuvo un auge destacado durante la época victoriana (1837-1901) y en el período modernista, momento en que fue empleada en el diseño de objetos de Art Nouveau. Actualmente la crisoprasa no tiene demasiado protagonismo comercial, tal vez por la facilidad con que empalidece y por su nombre difícil de pronunciar. Además a veces se vende haciéndola pasar por jade, cuyo nombre exótico permite encontrar mejores compradores. Su mención en el Apocalipsis aumenta su atractivo simbólico, relacionado con los conceptos de la compasión, la clemencia, el altruismo, el crecimiento personal y la conexión con la naturaleza. Es una piedra considerada semipreciosa, resistente, duradera, no muy difícil de conseguir y no muy cara.

La región checa de Bohemia contó con importantes yacimientos de crisoprasa, explotados desde al menos la Baja Edad Media. Los depósitos bohemios de crisoprasa aparecen asociados a minas de níquel en el entorno de Křemže. Hacia el siglo XIV inició su actividad el que fue durante mucho tiempo el principal centro minero de crisoprasa, ubicado en Szklary (Zabkowicki; Polonia). Otros depósitos largamente trabajados son los de Sajonia (Alemania), entre los que se incluyen los de Chemnitz, Glauchau y Erzgebirde. Entre los actuales yacimientos de crisoprasa destaca por su volumen de extracción y por la calidad de las gemas el de Marlborough (Queensland; Australia), que lleva en funcionamiento desde 1963. Esta pequeña localidad australiana, fundada en 1856 y que cuenta sólo con 355 habitantes censados, debe gran parte de su prosperidad y renombre a las actividades mineras relacionadas con la explotación de la crisoprasa, que desde allí es enviada a los principales intermediarios comerciales y talleres de joyería de Hong Kong (China). Australia dispone también de otros yacimientos de crisoprasa, como los de Nundle (Nueva Gales del Sur), Kalgoorlie (Australia Occidental) y Wingellina (situado cerca del punto en que convergen las tres provincias más occidentales del país).

En Estados Unidos tienen bastante relevancia los yacimientos de crisoprasa de los siguientes condados: Mohave, La Paz y Gila (Arizona); Amador, Calaveras, Tulare y Plumas (California); Chaffee, Garfield, Grand y Mineral (Colorado); Douglas y Malheur (Oregón); Buncombe, Burke y Macon (Carolina del Norte); Saint Lawrence (Nueva York); Providence (Rhode Island); Berkshire (Massachussets); y Windham (Vermont). En Japón hay un yacimiento de crisoprasa en la playa de Oyashirazu, en la prefectura de Niigata. En Kazajistán está en explotación el depósito de crisoprasa de Sarykul-Boldy, en la provincia de Karaganda. Hay también crisoprasa en la posesión insular francesa de Nueva Caledonia, territorio que es uno de los principales exportadores de níquel. Otros países productores de crisoprasa son Sudáfrica, Tanzania, Madagascar, Brasil, India y Rusia. La crisoprasa rusa proviene en su mayoría de los montes Urales.

QUARTZ CRYSTALS HEALING CRYSTALS

Yes, crystals really do vibrate! That is the answer to one of the most commonly asked questions. To prove this answer, simply think of a watch on your wrist, or a computer, which could not work without a quartz chip to name a few. Quartz is both piezoelectric and pyroelectric. It is used as oscillators and filters...from radios and televisions, telephone services to high-tech, industrial, and medical equipment...quartz crystal is essential! Crystals are also now grown in the laboratory using a hydrothermal process, because this process yields pure, flawless crystal for oscillator plates.
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Metaphysical properties: Clear quartz crystal is the universal stone. Everyone should have one! Its purity and beauty in its natural form absolutely mesmerizing! It corresponds to all zodiac signs, and is a pure and powerful energy source. It receives, activates, stores, transmits, and amplifies energy. Stimulates brain functions and activates all levels of consciousness. Excellent for meditation. Brings harmony to the soul.
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It is said that quartz crystals were used in Atlantis and Lemuria for rejuvenation. Ancient priests used it to dispel negative energy. The ancient Greeks believed it was water frozen by their Gods and therefore called it Krystallos, meaning 'ice'. Romans used to carry it during the summer to keep their hands cool. They also used it for pain relief and treat fevers and swellings. During the middle ages it was placed upon the tongue to reduce a fever, that a crystal was a main component in the workings of a device used within the great pyramid of Egypt for initiation...abductees reporting the use of crystals by aliens.

Quartz is known as the master healer and used in conjunction with other crystals and minerals, it amplifies their effect. Kirlain photography has revealed that when held in the hand, the strength of the energy field is at least doubled. In general, quartz clears blockages and balances the spiritual, physical, mental and emotional planes as well as giving clarity and bestowing energy.  There are many peculiar and rare formations of quartz crystals which have specific metaphysical properties, which we have tried to list below.

AMPLIFIES ENERGY ~ CLEARS AND ACTIVATES ENERGY ~ Quartz crystals can be used to amplify both body energy and thoughts. Quartz can bring the energy of the stars into the soul. The natural tendency of quartz is for harmony and it is recognized as a stone of power. Quartz can be used to clear and to activate the energy centers of the body. It attunes well to the heart chakra and responds very well at the third-eye area. Quartz crystals were used in Atlantis and Lemuria for rejuvenation and in the development of a complete civilization of incredible power and splendor. This crystal can further enhance the flow of ones positive thoughts and feelings towards the light love and harmony of the planet.

OPAL HEALING STONES A silicate. Contains water, correlating with our emotions. Clarifies by amplifying and mirroring feelings, buried emotions, desires (including love and passion). Less inhibition, more spontaneity. Crown and Brow Chakra. Visualization, imagination, dreams, healing. Easily absorbs, stores emotions and thoughts. Fragile. Fades/cracks in sun, heat, salt, acidic foods. Moisten frequently with water or oil. Some cancel/negate other gems. (backfires if not used for good of all) May change color with high energy/intensity people.   Anytime the wearer feels uncomfortable with an Opal, the stone should be removed.

Black Opals

Black opal is characterized by a dark body tone causing brightness of color which is unmatched by lighter opals. Black Opals are mined in Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, and are the most famous, and sought-after type of opal. The term 'black opal' does not mean that the stone is completely black (a common mistake), it simply means the stone has a dark body tone in comparison to a white opal.

Black/Dark Blue: One of the most potent. Although Opal was regarded as a stone of misfortune, black Opal is considered an exceptionally lucky stone. It is said that if you dream of Opals, you will receive great possessions.

Black Opals See self as Soul. I find this stone is great for helping one see the possibilities of how one can be all they can be. This stone seems to strengthen bones too.

Black: Is known to enhance sexual attractiveness, as well as leading one to a higher spiritual experience. One of the strongest good luck stones. It is told to transform the fears that hold us back from action into optimism and an eagerness to get on with our lives.
Black-Brown-Gray: Particularly useful for releasing sexual tension that arises from an emotional cause, as well as for processing and integrating newly found or released emotions. Black opals will absorb pain and/or illness, replacing it with a healing rainbow of light. It may ease chronic bone problems or weaknesses and any disease deep within the body tissue. Use it to counter side effects fro modern x-ray or laser treatments as well as to reduce the toxicity of necessary chemical treatments.
Black opals are prized by magicians and Wiccans as strong power stones. More recently in Wiccan rituals used as God stone (white opal being the Goddess stone) Black opal amplifies power magically and an amulet of black opal attracts good fortune.
Black-Brown-Grey: resonates with the 2nd, Sacral or Navel Chakra as well as the reproductive organs. Use with fluorite to clean the aura and prevent cording.

White Opals 

Also known as 'milky opal', white opal features light white body tones, and is mined in South Australia. White opal is more common and because of its body tone, generally does not show the color as well as black opal. Nevertheless, white opals can still be absolutely magnificent in color if a good quality stone is found.

White: Greatly increases general productivity through activation of the necessary glands. Regularizes the biorhythms of the wearing, avoiding discordant energies which may lead to uncontrolled behavior between frantic activity or total inactivity. Harmonizing desire, creating lovemaking rather than pure appetite, restores pleasure to eating which alleviates food related disorders.
 

Grey Opals

White: Balances Left and Right Brain.. Opals are extremely sensitive and must be treated with great care. Rarely used in crystal layouts except by someone who wishes to intensify his or her emotional state. They easily diversify and scatter energy. Some literature states frankly that many who wear this stone have a fickle nature. Black-Brown-Gray: Particularly useful for releasing sexual tension that arises from an emotional cause, as well as for processing and integrating newly found or released emotions.

• Boulder Opals 

Boulder opal forms on ironstone boulders in Queensland. This type of opal is often cut with the ironstone left on the back, as the opal seam is usually quite thin. Leaving the ironstone on the back means that boulder opal can be very dark and beautiful in color. The opal forms within the cavities of the boulders in both vertical and horizontal cracks. Boulders vary in shape and size, from as small as a pea, to as big as a family car. Boulder Opal has a tendency to cleave; when cleaved the "split" leaves two faces of opal, with a naturally polished face. This phenomenon is due to the angle the microstructure of the opal originally grew. The opal cutter commonly finishes the opal, with the natural opal veneer exposed with ironstone backing. Although Queensland produces other forms of opal, sandstone opal as pipe and seam and matrix, which are often found at the same mine, it is the Boulder Opal that is most sought.

Australian Opals represents purity and intensity. It assists in emotional and mental balance, calms the inner soul. Facilitates actualization. Excellent stone for progress, expansion, and development. Helps one connect the conscious and subconscious, providing for a clearing understanding of oneself. Facilitates communication between the Earth plane and the star people of this world and other worlds. Clears and brightens the aura, stimulates healing. It has been used to access spiritual guides and animal guides. It can be used in medicine-wheel ceremony to stabilize energy.

Crystal Opal - Crystal opal is any of the above kind of opal which has a transparent or semi-transparent body tone - i.e. you can see through the stone. Crystal opal can have a dark or light body tone, leading to the terms "black crystal opal" and "white crystal opal".  

 

 

 

Fire Opals Fire opal is mostly an American term, meaning any of the above kind of opal (normally a black opal shows it best) which displays a significant amount of red coloring. Red of course is the rarest color, so these are quite valuable. ('Mexican fire opal' is a different kind of opal completely, which displays orange coloring.) 

Fire: This is an enhancer of personal power, awakening the inner fire, as well as protection against danger. It is a symbol of hope, an energy amplifier, facilitating change and process. It supports through emotional turmoil, and is a wonderful stone in releasing and letting go of the past.
This opal supports through emotional turmoil, and is a wonderful stone in releasing and letting go of the past. It resonates with the abdomen and lower back and the triple burner meridian. It heals the intestines as well as the kidneys, balancing the adrenal glands and preventing burn out. It also stimulates the sexual organs, and is an excellent stone for warming and reenergizing.
Fire opals are often used in spells for drawing money. They are effective in use within rituals to increase passion in a relationship. It is excellent for working with the four elements and channeling the energies of the fire spirits in a positive way.

Mexican Fire Opals conducive to mystery, variety, progress, and change. Adds brilliance and clarity to the intuitive and reflective processes. Hope in the future and faith in the self.

Fire Opals: May stimulate passion, temper, energy. Opals, particularly Fire Opals, are good for business, though they can adversely affect the solar plexus.

Matrix opal - Matrix opal is where the opal occurs as a network of veins or infilling of voids or between grains of the host rock (ferruginous sandstone or ironstone). Matrix comprises precious opaline silica as an infilling of pore spaces in silty claystone or ironstone. It generally shows fine pinfire color in the natural state

Oregon Opals

 is a stone of transformation, dreaming, and imagination. Enhances psychic abilities and visions. Cleanser and purifier. Helps one strengthen positive emotions and release negative emotions

Opalite 

Opalite is a delicate clear or milky iridescent stone, which when placed on the Crown Chakra in meditation is said to enhance psychic abilities and induce visions.  In healing Opalite is believed to stabilize mood swings and purify the blood and kidneys.

Pink Opals: Promotes a feeling of centeredness, as a spiritual level this opal actives clairvoyance and clairsentience. It can be particularly helpful in healing head aches caused by blocked or unopened third eye chakras. Pink: Aids in cleansing and activating the 1st, Root or Base Chakra and 2nd, Sacral or Navel Chakra. Promotes a feeling of being centered. It can be particularly helpful in healing head aches caused by blocked or unopened 6th, Third Eye or Brow Chakra.
Pink: It can be particularly helpful in healing head aches caused by blocked or unopened third eye chakras. Ti promotes tissue regenerating and heals blood disorders, muscle tension as well as spinal disorders and menopausal symptoms which may afflict.

Pink Peruvian Opal: Despite it's natural color, this is not a soft pillow-y kind of energy, but rather incredibly vibrant and stimulating. It raises ones spirit and elevates the mood. This "euphoria" is not the kind that you lose your thought process, but it more attunes you to the natural pulse of love, which of course brings about the shift in attitude, mood and mind. Which in turn helps in balancing the art of giving and receiving. Often we are drawn to one or the other, and have trouble balancing...this opal will help one to see that both side (like ying & yang) are necessary and both are needed for wholeness.

Andean Pink Opal From Peru  For centering, grounding. Stone of spiritual journeying

Blue Opals

We like Blue Opal because of it's beauty, but legend says the Blue Opal has soft relaxing energies. Also, that it softens the impact of stress from the outside world and can help one to release the trauma of old wounds. It facilitates facing the future with a tranquil healing nature. Opal is the October Birthstone.

Blue: the ultimate stone for all forms of wishes, for entering the world of the fae (fairies) and for seeing beyond the immediate physical reality to the wonders within nature and life.

Blue-Green (Chrysopal): This opal will open one to new impressions and encourages openness in others. It will help one to observe the world with new eyes, and it alleviates emotional burdens.
Blue Peruvian Opal: Relatively rare and comes from the Andes in Peru, it is a moderately translucent stone with a blue-green color quite similar to the Caribbean Sea. This stone has soft relaxing energies, and lore tells us that it has the ability to remove the tension from any communication to help ideas to flow freely. It is told to soften the impact of stress from the outside world, helping one to release the trauma of old wounds, facilitating facing the future with a tranquil self healing nature. It is good for quieting the mind and helpful in aiding sleep.

Blue: Emotional soother that helps to realign one to their spiritual purpose. It is useful when past life experiences are affecting the present life, these can be healed through the etheric blueprint.
Blue: resonates the 5th, Throat Chakra and can enhance communication, especially that of which has been suppressed through lack of self confidence. Rainbow blue opal cleanses and gently energizes the aura and all the chakras.
Blue-Green (Chrysopal): Detoxifies and regenerates the liver as well as relieving feelings of constriction from the heart and chest.

Green Opals

Green opals help give an energy boost. Green Opal, in particular, is a cleansing and rejuvenating gemstone that gives meaning to life and brings about spiritual perspective, while strengthening the immune system.

Green: This is beneficial for cleansing and rejuvenating that promotes emotional recovery and aides relationships. It has the ability to filter information and reorient the mind, thus giving it a better meaning to every day life, and bring about a clearer spiritual prospective.

Green Moss Opals, Moss Opals

A planetary record keeper. with the markings on it that look like trees or shrubs. Is said to enhance the achievement of personal goals, the acquisition of prosperity, the healing of wounds from past lives, the ability to communicate with nature spirits and the grounding of one's spiritual energies within the physical body

Chrysopal  Opals     Blue-Green (Chrysopal): This opal will open one to new impressions and encourages openness in others. It will help one to observe the world with new eyes, and it alleviates emotional burdens.

Dendritic Opals

A planetary record keeper. with the markings on it that look like trees or shrubs. Is said to enhance the achievement of personal goals, the acquisition of prosperity, the healing of wounds from past lives, the ability to communicate with nature spirits and the grounding of one's spiritual energies within the physical body.  Promotes growth spiritually and physically, aligns physical and etheric bodies.

Cherry Opals

Healing Qualities: Aids healing after surgery, Boosts energy and vitality, Cleanses the blood. Helps with convalescence. Speeds up tissue regeneration. Supports birthing process.
Indications for Use: Convalescence Fatigue & exhaustion, Poor healing, Post-birth recovery, Post-surgical recovery Weakness
Chakra Resonance: Sacral, Crown.

Hyalite Opals

Opal is unique in that it is the only silica mineral of direct organic origin. This opal is formed from the hot underground spa waters Hungary is famous for. Hyalite opal forms botryoidally masses, resembling a cluster of grapes, or brain. All hyalite fluoresces green, a property of certain minerals when illuminated with ultraviolet light. Fluorescent minerals contain particles in their structure known as activators, which respond to ultraviolet light by giving off a visible glow.
Opal is a very unusual mineral in that it has no crystal structure (meaning a regular arrangement of atoms), however opal does possess a structure. Random chains of silicon and oxygen are packed into extraordinarily tiny spheres.
"In general, acts to assist one in progression to ones destiny. It further provides an impetus to actions which will advance one in the quest for serenity which is inherent in all life.”
“It can increase ones ability to both earn and retain money and stimulates ones sense of self-worth. It further enhances working environments and business relationships.”
“Hyalite opal has been used to balance the male/female energies within the body and to both align and balance the chakras.”

Brown Opals

Brown opal with or without fire, can be translucent or opaque.
Brown Opal helps you move forward in life (“get on in life”). It has been used as a scrying stone and is especially useful for looking into yourself. Brown Opal can help relieve depression and is useful in the treatment of digestive problems, some say that it is the “key” to the treatment of bulimia. It has also been used in the treatment of menstrual cramps and period pains effectively. Although all Opals are good for eyesight Brown Opal is particularly beneficial.

LAPIS LAZULI HEALING STONES

Activates the throat and third eye chakras. Helps one communicate what one is "getting" from a third eye perspective. Brings cheer and success in relationships. Expands awareness and intellectual capacity. Helps increase ones intuition.. Understand the mind. Expanding your viewpoint. It is good for connecting the heart and the mind when worn over the heart. Solid, medium to dark blue. Contains gold pyrite and calcite infusions. In meditation, opens brow chakra: higher guidance, intuition, and connection to higher self, overview, and decisions for good of all. Organizes, quiets mind. Opens throat / thyroid chakra: Self-expression, writing, creativity, dream insight. Anxiety, restlessness, insomnia,  autism, shyness, nervous system, MS, speech, hearing, pituitary, DNA, lymph, inflammation, pain (especially head) and protection.

JADE HEALING STONES

Properties: The ancient Chinese culture has revered Jade for centuries. Jade is considered the health, wealth and longevity stone. used also for courage, wisdom, justice, mercy, emotional balance, stamina, love, fidelity, humility, generosity, peace, harmony. Jade is known as androgynous, therefore it is considered having a gentle, steady pulse of healing energy. Jade is found in different colors and can be used on the appropriate Chakra based on its color. Properties common to all colors of Jade include its ability to mellow one's existence. Helps one rid themselves of negative thoughts and energy. Very beneficial to the heart in both physical and spiritual senses. It is a very protective stone and will keep its wearer out of harm's way. Jade bounds us to our earth energies and physical instincts. Jade is a humbling stone.

Folk Remedies: Jade works with the lungs, heart, thymus, immune, kidney and blood detoxification, nervous system. While all Jade has some healing influence, each color relates more specifically to certain ailments or organs. Strengthens the body's filtration and cleansing systems and assists in the removal of toxins.

Feng Shui: Jade is used in positive directions for longevity and a good life. Used in the Center area for harmony and balance, in the Northeast area for wisdom and in the Southwest area for love and partnership. (Be sure to use two stones together in this area, never one or three).

History: There are two varieties of Jade, Jadeite (NaAlSi2O6) and Nephrite (Ca2[MgFe]5Si8O22[OH]2. Nephrite is quite similar to Jadeite in its healing abilities, but its colors are creamier and less translucent than Jadeite; Nephrite is the more commonly found variety. Jade may come in a variety of colors, green, blue, black, violet, white, yellow and a reddish and brownish variety. Each with its own slightly different use.

Nephrite Jade:  Green: Health, wealth, longevity stone. Ancient Chinese used also for courage, wisdom, justice, mercy, emotional balance, stamina, love, fidelity, humility, generosity, peace, harmony. Lungs, heart, thymus, immune, kidney and blood detoxification, nervous system. Androgynous. A gentle, steady energy. Properties include its ability to mellow one's existence. Helps one rid themselves of negative thoughts and energy. Strengthens the body's filtration and cleansing systems and assists in the removal of toxins. Very beneficial to the heart in both physical and spiritual senses. It is a very protective stone and will keep its wearer out of harm's way.

Green Jade: Most common. Very calming to the nervous system. The color green is representative of life or growth. Helps one channel passions in a constructive way, making expressions of love easier.

MOONSTONE HEALING STONES

Moonstone: Feldspar (contains aluminum). Translucent with white, pink, yellow, soft sheen. Honors the Goddess in all women, Dieting, Gardening, Psychic Awareness, Meditation. Soothes stress, anxiety, women's hormones/menstrual imbalance, lymph. Enhances intuitive sensitivity via feelings and less overwhelmed by personal feelings. Greater flexibility and flow with life. Connects 2nd and 6th Chakra and Pineal for emotional balance, gracefulness. Helps all be more comfortable with our gentler feminine/yin receiving side. Especially for water signs. Used for protection against the perils of travel. Translucent, milky gemstones usually pale blue or green that are cut from Albite. Found in India and Australia. Known to be of ancient spiritual significance in their connection to the moon and the intuitive aspect of one's nature. Help cool, soothe, and calm over-reactions to emotional and personal situations. Makes one conscious of the fact that all things are part of a cycle of constant change. They open us up to the feminine and are associated with sensitivity, intuition, and clairvoyance. Beneficial for those involved in agriculture. Moonstone's effect upon the menstrual cycle is powerful. At the time of the full moon or menstruation, women should be aware of their sensitive emotional nature and remove these stones. May help all parts of the lower torso, which include digestive, cleansing and reproductive organs. It is recommended for farmers, artists, dancers and young men.

White Moonstone: Helps one accept other stone's help through highlighting the others effects. I like this moonstone the most. When worn by itself is balances yin/yang. s intuition. Alleviates emotional tension. Very gently opens the heart. Allows the "motherly love" of the universe into ones being.

Moonstone Gemstone meaning:
passionate love that will fly you to the moon
It is said if you give your lover a moonstone necklace when the moon is full you will always have passion with each other. Moonstone is a highly valued gemstone for these reasons:

Brings good fortune
Assists in foretelling the future
Enhances intuition
Promotes inspiration
Brings success in love as well as business matters
Offers protection on land and at sea

The moonstone is associated with the moon and was the stone of the goddess Diana. The most powerful time to use the moonstone is in a full moon.

It has been worn as an amulet to bring good emotions to the wearer, while protecting those of a sensitive nature. It can reunite lovers who have quarreled. Moonstone is also considered a good luck stone.

Moonstone is a very personal stone. It is a reflection of the person who owns it. It does not add or detract, only shows how it is. This is why the moonstone is said to perceive that which "is". Moonstone is an excellent stone to use in meditation to understand oneself. Placing it in the moonlight of a moon reaching its fullness, not a full or waning moon, can revitalize it. This is a particularly good gemstone for women. It is a good stone for young women or teenagers.

Healing properties of Moonstone
Moonstone stimulates the functioning of the pineal gland and balances internal hormone cycles with nature's rhythms. Moonstone is a stone of inner growth and strength. Though often considered to be a woman's stone, it can be beneficial to men in opening the emotional self.

Sources of moonstone
There are two moonstones. Adularia moonstone is an almost transparent pale gray or silvery white or blue shimmer. It is mainly found in Sri Lanka, Burma, India and Madagascar. Albite moonstone is in the feldspar group. It is semitransparent with a pale, shimmering reflection. It may be a little dull. It comes mainly from Canada.

Green Tourmaline Healing Crystals

Green Tourmaline is said to foster prosperity, success, general healing, strength, purification and communication. Taking heart, will to live, life-force, prosperity, compassion. Energizes Central Nervous System (for neuralgia, migraine, burns, etc.) Opens/heals physical and emotional Heart . Lungs, asthma, etc. Cleanses meridians and blocks, stimulates new growth, rejuvenates heart, lymph, immune system. Thymus and entire body health. Excels for immune system and life-threatening illnesses. Balances metabolism, endocrine system; harmonizing. Empowers other tourmalines. Yin/yang balance. Chakra Root/Base Sex/Navel Stomach/Solar Plexus Heart Throat Brow/Third Eye Crown.  A healing stone that some gem healers consider the strongest of all green stones. Helps achieve balance in all areas. Extremely beneficial for the nervous system, brain, and immunological system. Stimulates creativity and communication. Helps you recognize and avoid negative energies before they become damaging. Recommended for people who wish to better understand their own spirituality. Business, Success. Taking heart, will to live, life-force, prosperity, compassion. Cleanses meridians and blocks, stimulates new growth, rejuvenates heart, lymph, immune system. Thymus and entire body health. Promote male balance and physical healing. I do not recommend this for females (use emerald or aventurine).  Creativity, prosperity, abundance. Represents life energy of plants. Excellent for people who work with herbs for healing. Enhances cooperation and healing.  Opens the heart chakra, and corresponds to the astrological sign of Capricorn. Creativity, prosperity, abundance. Represents life energy of plants. Excellent for people who work with herbs for healing. Enhances cooperation and healing.  Opens the heart chakra, and corresponds to the astrological sign of Capricorn.

TURQUOISE HEALING STONES

Turquoise: Lt blue/blue-green. A good general healer for all illnesses and excellent conductor (high copper). Speech enhancer, Friendship, Communication, Healing. This gentle, cool, soothing stone is a Native American classic. It opens the Throat Chakra, for open communication, creativity, serenity, spiritual bonding, uplifting. Opens the Heart Chakra for giving/receiving. Symbolizes our source (spirit/sky) and spiritual love for healing, help. On brow: Psychic connection to great spirit. Strengthens and aligns all meridians, chakras, and energy fields. Like amethyst, it protects and detoxify from alcohol, poison, pollution, x-ray/sun radiation. Ancient absorber of "negativity"; protection from "evil eye." Brings wisdom. Helps anorexia, headache, fear, etc. Throat, lungs, asthma, infections, teeth, TMJ, hearing, high blood pressure, creativity block, depression. Dull, paler, weaker. Works well with Chrysocolla, best with Silver. Used for healing on every continent! Androgynous, balances yin/yang. Fades in sunlight, sweat, oil, dishwater...Avoid bleach/chlorine!

Found in the US, France, and Tibet. Truly reflects the individual carrying or holding it. Tunes into the energies of the person and transmits them back into the world. Can also help you get more in tune with others. A popular stone with creative problem solvers. Meant for those who wish to communicate. Beneficial for the entire body. Has special applications for the respiratory and immune systems. If you are sick, Turquoise helps to put you at peace. Recommended for healers, those involved in negotiations, optometrists, veterinarians, and those who must rely on communications skills to get complex ideas across.

Turquoise healing power : (December Birthstone). Light blue / blue-green. A good general healer for all illnesses and excellent conductor (high copper). This gentle, cool, soothing stone is a Native American classic. It opens the throat chakra, for open communication, creativity, serenity, spiritual bonding, upliftment; Opens the heart chakra for giving / receiving. Symbolizes our source (spirit / sky) and spiritual love for healing, help. On brow: Psychic connection to Great Spirit. Strengthens and aligns all meridians, chakras, and energy fields. Like amethyst, it protects and detoxes from alcohol, poison, pollution, x-ray / sun radiation. Ancient absorber of "negativity"; protection from "evil eye." Brings wisdom. Helps anorexia, headache, fear, etc. Throat, lungs, asthma, infections, teeth, TMJ, hearing, high blood pressure, creativity block, depression. Dull, paler and weaker. Works well with Chrysocolla, best with Silver. Used for healing on every continent! Androgynous, balances yin / yang. Fades in sunlight, sweat, oil, and dishwater...Avoid bleach / chlorine!

MERALD HEALING CRYSTALS

Emeralds signify loyalty, sensitivity, stone of "successful love" and domestic bliss. Enhances memory and mental capacity. Eliminates negativity, and allows one to focus. Brings harmony to all aspects of life. Can help to maintain rhythmic breathing during meditative state.

Metaphysical Properties: Loyalty, sensitivity, stone of "successful love" and domestic bliss.  Enhances memory and mental capacity. Eliminates negativity, and allows one to focus. Brings harmony to all aspects of life. Can help to maintain rhythmic breathing during meditative state.

Emerald is the stone which most purely represents the energy patterns of the activated heart chakra.  It is the stone which helps one to live and act from the heart level, offering unconditional love and compassion in one's daily life and relationships, opening one to receive love from others, and clearing the channel for one's own connection with Divine Love.  Emerald can help one stayed centered in the heart's wisdom, so that one is not misled by ideas which sound reasonable but are not truly paths with heart.  Emerald can help one to heal 'heartbreak' and to remember to give love to oneself as well as others.  Wearing Emerald helps attune one's vibrational pattern to the spectrum of abundance, allowing one to attract what one needs and desires.  Emerald is also a stone of courage, another emotion which emanates from the strong and open heart.  It helps one to move forward on the path with heart, regardless of any threats or dangers which seem to threaten oneself.

HRYSOPRASE HEALING STONES

Bright translucent green chalcedony. Uplifts heart Chakra. Greater flexibility, wisdom, generosity, self-confidence. Heals depression, excess self-focus, emotions/sexual imbalance. Placed on heart, neck, or on brown for meditation.
A quartz stone found in the USSR, Brazil, Australia, and US. A bright green crystal similar in color to green apples. Helps one achieve greater personal insight, feel more clam, become less egotistical, and more open to new surroundings and situations. Stimulates creativity and draws out unknown talents. Enhances fertility for both sexes. Helps guard against sexually transmitted diseases. Also helps gout, mental illness, and eye problems.