Precious Stones have Healing Powers
Of all the healing stones Quartz is the most common mineral on earth. It occurs in almost all mineral environments, Quartz is also the most varied of all minerals. It occurs in all different forms, habits, and colors. There are more variety names given to Quartz than any other mineral. The most popular being Chalcedony, Amethyst, Citrine, Rose Quartz, Rock Crystal, Smoky Quartz, Milky Quartz, Rutilated Quartz, Aventurine, Hematite, or Goethite. Each of these stones has it's own special vibration which when used on the body's energy centers or Chakras can have tremondous healing effects.
This lens is a guide to the powers these stones have and how to use them.
This lens is a guide to the powers these stones have and how to use them.
Contents at a Glance
All kinds of Agate
- Agate Gemstone
This is a stone everyone should have, it is used for protection. The agate is one of the oldest stones in recorded history. The most famous place that agate can be found is Idar-Oberstein in Germany. Other locations to find agate are Uruguay, Brazil, United States, Mexico, Madagascar, Italy, Egypt, India, China, Scotland.
Agates attract strength. It is used as protection from bad dreams, protection from stress and energy drain. They can be used to ward off storms. The agates that have banded colors can be placed on your head when sleeping to give rich and varied dreams. Agate is most commonly used for stomach upsets, when placed on the solar plexus.
The agate does not change emotions, but helps to change our intensity of the emotion. For example if you carry an Agate when you are sad the agate will help you realize that this will pass and then you get on to a better day. This is why the Agate is considered so powerful and is often carried when a big decision needs to be made. - Eye Agate
Color: varied colors with ringed bands that form an "eye"
Zodiac:
Element:
Chakra:
Eye Agate can also be called Botswana Agate, has been known to ward off the evil eye and is the gemstone for people who are sensitive and lonely or easily hurt. It will help you have more self-satisfaction and can protect you from hurt by soothing and evening the strenth of your emotion. Eye Agate will enhance sexual energy by extending your physical stamina. - Moss Agate
Color: Green
Zodiac: Taurus
Element: Earth element
Chakra: Heart Chakra
Moss agate is a multi-shade of green that gets it's name because it resembles moss the colour of trees from a distance. Sometimes found with bands of brown and when this happens it is called mocha stone.
It is the most powerful of the agates and will help with the balance of emotional energy. When a person holds it they are able to let go of anger and bitterness, and balance the emotions. Moss agate is known to enhance concentration, persistence, endurance and success. Moss Agate is used to strengthen during times of stress. It is a great help when relieving sensitivities to weather and pollution.
Midwives will often use it when assisting during a birth to relieve pain.
It is used for a speedy recovery, to counteract some long term illnesses, and to cleanse the circulatory and elimination systems. This stone is considered an anti-inflammatory; it encourages the flow of the lymph, and boosts the immune system. It helps prevent hypoglycaemia and dehydration, treats colds and flu, infections, as well as lowers fevers. It can also be used on the skin as an elixir to treat fungal and skin infections.
The many benefits of this stone are unbelievable, we should be very grateful for this stone called moss agate. - Blue Lace Agate
Color: Bands of blue and white
Zodiac: Pisces
Energies: Love, Healing, Power
Chakra: Fifth Chakra, Throat
Blue lace agate is one of the rarest, most popular of the agates. It has a calming, uplifting effect. The blue color of the stone is the same as the throat chakra and encourages peace. It can be used wherever there is a build up of painful or irritated energy. When you wear or carry blue lace agate you can expect peace and happiness. Place it in your hand when you find yourself in a stressful situation at work or home. In the home, surround blue lace agate stones with light blue candles to calm the atmosphere and reduce family quarrels. - Carnelian
Color: Red-orange
Zodiac: Virgo, Aries, Taurus
Energies: Power, Healing
Chakra: Second Chakra (solar plexus) - Spleen
Carnelian (cornelian) is found primarily in India, as well as in South America. The most appealing pieces are deep red or a red-orange hue. Carnelian has a long past, and was once considered strictly for the noble class. People holding a high social status were often buried with this stone. Carnelian is used for the benefits of its giving energy, protection from bad vibrations, a guard against poverty, calms the temper and encourages a sense of humor. Carnelian is used as an energy booster. It can help an insecure person find strength within themselves. It is also said to increase the appetite. - There are also
* tree agate
* fire agate
* snakeskin agate
Meet the Quartz
- Amethyst
Color: Violet (light to dark)
Zodiac: Pisces, Aquarius, Aries, Capricorn
Energies: Power, Protection, Healing
Chakra: Seventh Chakra - Crown or Pineal Gland
Crystalline quartz comes in many shades of purple, lilac or mauve is called amethyst. This stone is traditionally worn to guard against drunkeness or to instill a sober mind. Amethyst is believed to protect one from poison.
It is used to help insomnia, when you put an amethyst under your pillow it will bring pleasant dreams, or you can rub it across your forehead to relieve headaches.
Amethyst is used to guard against guilty and fearful feelings. It can be worn as protection from self-deception, as well as a protection against witchcraft. The amethyst has been used to open spiritual and psychic centers, making it one of the power stones. It is used as a meditation aid when worn as a necklace.
The amethyst symbolizes piety, humility, sincerity and spiritual wisdom, amethyst is the perfect stone to symbolize The Age of Aquarius.
Amethyst is often worn by healers, it has the power to focus energy. A healer will usually wear several pieces of jewelry with amethysts set in silver, especially an amethyst necklace. The person to be healed will have an Amethyst to hold while the healing is being done. The healer will place a piece of Amethyst on the area of the body to be healed, most likely the heart or lungs. Amethyst is used for problems in the blood and in breathing.
Amethyst crystal clusters can be used to keep air and life force in the home clean and positive. When placed in a window that receives sun most of the day Amethyst can be very beneficial in healing negativity in the home. Place Amethyst in moonlight to help everyone in the home feel calmer. Using an Amethyst for meditation will increase the positive spiritual feelings. Amethyst helps overcome fears and cravings.
My Favorite Lenses on Spiritual Healing
- Introdution Buddhism
- Buddhism is one of the most inspiring world philosophies. On this lens you will find information on the Buddhist path, basic concepts and links to more information.
- Vibrational Healing Using Stones
- Indigenous people the world over have had traditions about using stones to heal. The Tibetans use a turquoise stone as a "life stone" and often grind up stones to use in their sand paintings for healing. They also use the ground up stones in their medicines taken internally. Native Americans have honored the stone people and incorporated them in their healing work. Shamans from all quarters of the globe use stones.
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- A daily om is a thought to ponder for the day, spiritual food to take in and digest and use or not.
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