Get more minerals for better health

Make your own mineral water for a healthy New Year. 

Start with an elixir to balance your chakras. The following stones can be put directly into your water. As always, one of the best stones for most conditions is Shungite, though it is not one of the chakra stones I use. I also put in Clear Quartz to boost the benefits of the other stones as well as to purify the water just like Shungite. Remember to leave the stones in for at least 3 -6 hours to get the most out of your minerals.

Stones to use: Red Jasper, Carnelian, Citrine, Aventurine, Blue Lace Agate, Sodalite, and Amethyst.

SHUNGITE - Documented Results in Russia
Health, protection and blessings, peace, comfort, grounding, psychic protection, blocks energy draining people, shield from electro-magnetic radiation by electronic devices, environmental cleanser, absorbs negative energy.

Healing: Eczema, psoriasis, acne or other skin related allergies, muscular and skeletal pain reliever such as arthritis & inflammatory diseases, slows the growth of cancer cells, development  of AIDS and autoimmune diseases, neutralizes acid, removes bacteria, nitrates, pesticides, chlorine, fluoride, heavy metals. 

Clear Quartz - Healing, cleansing, energy amplifier, radiation protection, dispels static electricity, soul cleanser, raises energy to highest possible level, concentration, memory, energizes, harmonizes & aligns chakras.
Healing: Immune system, balance, burns. Energizes and cleanses other healing stones.

Red Jasper - Grounds, rectifies injustice, insights into developing difficult situations, calms emotions, dream recall, stimulates base chakras, cleans & stabilizes aura.
Healing: Strengthens & detoxifies circulatory system, digestive system, sexual organs, blood, liver, and dissolves blockages in liver & kidneys.

Carnelian - Grounds in reality, vitality, motivation, cleanses other stones. Acceptance of mortality, gives courage, motivates for success, trust of yourself, steadfastness, clarifies perceptions, concentration and thoughts. 
Healing: Metabolism, reproductive system, lower back problems, arthritis, rheumatism, depression, neuralgia, kidneys & body fluids, healing of bones & ligaments, absorption of vitamins & minerals, blood supply.

Citrine - Cleanser, balancer and regenerator, warming, creativity, transmutes negativity, abundance, joy, self-esteem, individuality, concentration, overcomes depression and fears, inner calm.
Healing: Invigoration, eases degenerative disease, eye problems, digestion, spleen, pancreas, thymus, thyroid, nerves, blood circulation and toxins, constipation, cellulite and aids in healing kidney/bladder infections.

Aventurine -  Encourages creativity, prosperity, compassion, empathy, perseverance, balance, motivation, decisiveness and leadership, calms and instills feeling of well-being.
Healing: Thymus gland, nervous system, lungs, sinuses, blood pressure, metabolism, cholesterol, arteriosclerosis, skin allergies, migraines, soothes eyes.

Blue Lace Agate - Healing, cooling, calming, peace of mind.
Free expression of thoughts & feelings. Neutralizes anger, infection, inflammation & fever.  Dissolves old patterns of regression. 
Healing: Throat, shoulder & neck problems, thyroid deficiencies, throat & lymph infections. Lowers fevers, treats arthritic and bone deformity, aids skeletal system and fractures. Gingivitis.

Sodalite - Encourages logic with intuition, perception, meditation, truth, idealism, standing up for yourself, self-esteem, self-acceptance, cooperation, harmony, clarity, objectivity, emotional balance, dispels computer emanations, sick building syndrome, panic attacks, fears, and guilt.
Healing: Metabolism, calcium deficiencies, cleanses lymphatic system and organs, immune system, radiation damage, insomnia, throat, vocal cords, larynx, digestive disorders, fever, blood pressure, absorption of fluid.

Amethyst - Protects, tranquilizes, heals, cleanses, helps concentration, balances emotions, aids intuition. Encourages selflessness and spiritual wisdom.
Healing: Hormones, endocrine system & metabolism. Strengthens cleansing & elimination organs & systems. Relieves pain & stress, eases headaches & tension. Reduces bruising, injuries, swelling, hearing disorders. Heals lungs, respiratory tract, skin conditions, digestive tract, removal of parasites, absorption of water, insomnia.


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Combating Cancer With Minerals

Combating cancer is a major concern for many people today. Whether you have insurance or not, using nature's tools, such as herbs and the mineral kingdom, will aid your immune system. Your body needs all the vitamins and minerals it can get to fight this invasive disease.

Taking large doses of Vitamin C have been working for some people as well as B17. These vitamins boost your immune system and create a hostile environment for cancer. Gemstones will aid your body as well. One gemstone that has been proven in over 10 years of medical studies in Russia that will aid in fighting cancer is "SHUNGITE". Shungite contains a mineral called fulleenes which fights cancer, is an antibacterial and antifungal stone which also reduces electromagnetic radiation.  Shungite with clear quartz make a purifying elixir and can be placed directly into your water.

Azeztulite is another stone known for raising your bodies fibration to fight disease and especially cancer at a cellular level. It aids in purifying your body. Azeztulite can be place directly in water.

Carnelian is a cleanser of all your body's systems and can help fight cancer and disease in the digestive and reproductive systems. Carnelian can be used directly.

Bloodstone and sulphur can be used to reduce tumors but these are not to be ingested. You can place them under your pillow or in your pockets to receive their healing vibration. If you make an elixir, this would be used indirectly or surrounding your water.

Calcite fights colon and bone cancer while aiding your body's metabolism. This stone will dissolve in water so use it indirectly unless you want to bath with it.

Chiastolite balances the body's pH while boosting the immune system and allowing a good night's sleep to allow you body to heal itself.

A good elixir for combating all cancers would be Shungite, Carnelian, Clear Quartz and  Jade directly in water. Depending on what kind of cancer you have, there are specific stones that can aid that part of the body and fight the disease more effectively.

If you are undergoing radiation or chemotherapy, there are gemstones to aid you with side effects you may be experiencing. Remember, your body needs vitamins and minerals to function properly and the mineral kingdom can help in so many ways.

Wishing you good health.

These are just a few of the gemstones known to combat cancer. Every gemstone has a unique tool to aid your body in healing itself. To learn more about using gemstones for cancer and other conditions, check out my book, "Working with the Mineral Kingdom - A Gemstone Elixir Recipe Book." You can buy it on Amazon in paperback and Kindle forms.

Gemstone Combinations for De-Stressing

Work, home life, financial, relationship and health stress can take a toll emotionally, physically, psychologically and spiritually. People often eliminate the symptoms and not the point of stress. Perhaps we feel we cannot do anything about what is causing the stress in the first place. Maybe we feel trapped in our jobs, we can’t get more money without getting another job and we don’t have time for that job, perhaps we have just had a new child or we are helping out a sick spouse or relative. We do have choices … but depending on the circumstance, we may not want to make a wrong or bad decision because someone other than ourselves may be hurt or affected. These life issues can cause a major amount of stress which may lead to disease.

After a traumatic episode, we may need psychological healing in addition to a possible physical as well as spiritual curative. Take the case of an automobile accident in which we were the injured driver and a passenger in our car dies. Even if the accident were not our fault, we still have guilt and anguish over the death of the passenger. This is when we need to heal the whole person ­ - emotionally, physically, psychologically and spiritually.

In the past I would suggest one stone that would help the symptom but not address the actual issue. It would be like putting a bandage on the situation when it may need stitches to heal properly. A combination of stones should be used to address the different facets of the dis-ease or trauma. I have intuitively combined easily available gemstones for the most common stress factors we face. I would recommend having a salt lamp (or two or three) placed in your bedroom, office or any living area where you wish to encourage peace and harmony as well as good health and clean air since it emits negative ions.

Job Stress– Rose Quartz, Clear Quartz, Fluorite, Chiastolite, Carnelian, Blue Lace Agate

Financial Stress – Citrine, Jade, Garnet, Apache Tear, Chalcedony

Relationships – Rose Quartz, Amethyst, Carnelian, Black Tourmaline, Clear Quartz, Blue Lace Agate

Health – Selenite, Calcite (Green in particular), Rose Quartz, Amethyst, Seraphinite

Spiritual Disconnection – Angelite, Seraphinite/Chlorite, Kyanite, Apophyllite, Amethyst, Sulfur

These are just some examples that can work for anyone. Just like we have different energy fields, blood types, personalities and chemical make-ups, we still have a lot in common and, like reading a general horoscope, that will be true for a lot of people, it will be way off the mark for others. It is always best to see what stones you are attracted to and what would work best for your uniqueness. Substitute any stone that doesn’t feel right. I know that some people will be disappointed that I didn’t include descriptions of these stone combinations but I believe that part of the therapy is to work with these stones or see what you are drawn to and then read why you are drawn to them.

If you would like to know more about stones to help calm your nerves and boost your health through elixirs, you can purchase my book on Amazon.com. It is called, Working with the Mineral Kingdom - A Gemstone Elixir Recipe Book.

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Balancing your charkas with gemstones

Going through stressful times can cause your immune system to weaken. Not getting enough vitamins and minerals can lead to cold, flu, virus, fatigue and more. One of the best things you can do for your body is to balance your chakras or energy fields to rebuild your immune system.

Using gemstones to balance or boost your chakras can be as easy as wearing chakra jewelry or as complex as doing chakra gridding. One quick way to relax and balance your energy fields is to take a chakra bath. All you have to do is align the crystal that corresponds to the chakras along the side wall of the tub or if they are water soluble, place them in the bathwater on either side of you.

You can also make a chakra mineral elixir to drink. If you have a glass container and spring water you can place the stones in the water and leave it in your fridge overnight. Make sure the crystals you use are safe to drink. For drinking purposes, I recommend: Smoky /Quartz, Red Jasper, Carnelian, Citrine, Rose Quartz, Blue Lace Agate or Aquamarine, Blue Aventurine, Amethyst and Clear Quartz.

I have listed gemstones that correspond to each chakra. You can use these or do some research and find stones that you prefer.

CHAKRA BALANCING CRYSTALS

Earth/base Chakra (below feet) – Black/Brown Obsidian, Hematite, Smoky Quartz

Ankle Chakra (Brown) Smoky Quartz, Apache Tear, Clear Quartz

Root (Kundalini) (Red) Garnet, Ruby, Red Jasper

Sacral (Orange) Carnelian, Zincite, Orange Calcite

Solar Plexus (Yellow) Citrine, Amber, Yellow Calcite

Heart (Green/Pink) Aventurine, Kunzite, Jade, Watermelon Tourmaline,

Rose Quartz, Malachite

Throat (Light Blue) Blue Lace Agate, Angelite, Turquoise, Aquamarine,

Chrysocolla

Base of Brain (Medium/Dark Blue) Kyanite, Turquoise, Clear Quartz, Amethyst

Brow/Third Eye (Dark Blue/Violet) Blue Aventurine, Iolite, Sodalite, Lapis Lazuli

Crown (Violet) Amethyst, Lepidolite, Charoite

Higher Crown (White) Apophyllite, Selenite, Herkimer Diamond, Clear Quartz

Surrounding Crystals: Base = Black Tourmaline, Head = Selenite

Clear Quartz, Rose Quartz, Amethyst, Citrine, Amber

Boosting Your Immune System to Fight Disease

One of the first things I recommend when people ask about minerals and how to use them for specific conditions is to balance your chakras. This can be done in different ways. Wearing a chakra necklace, bracelet can aid in rebalancing and enhancing your energy as will drinking a chakra elixir. These work slowly and over a long period of time.

If you are experiencing a low energy day or feel need for inspiration, take time to meditate with a stone that works for each chakra. Take five minutes for each stone to bring your body's energy back into alignment. If you have a specific ailment that you need to concentrate on, say a cold, work with a carnelian to get better faster and boost your body's natural immune system.

Feeling fatigued? Use clear quartz and a garnet to give you more energy. Having a negative thought day? Work with you yellow stones like honey calcite, amber or yellow obsidian to lift your spirits. Not sure what is wrong? Wear or meditate with amethyst. In pain? Work with lapis lazuli, selenite and magnesite.

Each stone in the mineral kingdom has a specific part of the body that it will work best on. Many times your body will intuitive be drawn to the stone that you need. It may not be pretty or the type of stone you would normally buy, but when you hold it for a few  minutes, you can feel your body responding to it.  Gemstones can also surprise you. You body is unique and has a unique vibration .Sometimes a stone that is recommended for a specific condition will not work for you, but when you get a different stone that is not typically used for a condition and it aids you, then that is the stone that if correct for you.

The mineral kingdom is often pushed aside because we hear about this vitamin or that vitamin. Do your own research on minerals and then experiment to see what works for you. There are many good books about gemstones on the market. Judy Hall has written several Crystal Bibles that can help you identify each stone and what some of its characteristics are.

I have written a different type of book which will aid you in making your own elixirs or mineral water. It is called "Working with the Mineral Kingdom - A Gemstone Elixir Recipe Book." It is available in paperback or ebook form at Amazon.com. Check it out and enjoy working with minerals.

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Carnelian for Complete Health

Carnelian is a versatile, but often overlooked stone. This orange agate will bring all stones into harmony. It never needs recharging or cleansing and will also cleanse other stones but not as powerfully and clear quartz. You can also put it directly into water to make an elixir or mineral water.

On a mental level, Carnelian aids in bringing the dreamer back into reality. Instills confidence and courage, motivates you for success, steadfastness and helps with concentration. This stone would calm you and your thoughts, especially when taking a test. Carnelian will clarify your perception or viewpoint of difficult matters. It also helps to alleviate minor cases of depression.

On a physical level, Carnelian aids with digestive issues and metabolism. The reproductive and elimination systems also benefit from Carnelian. This stone revitalizes the adrenals and kidneys as well as promotes absorption of vitamins and minerals. It relieves lower back pain and stiffness, heals bones and ligaments. It also eases the pain of arthritis, rheumatism and other nerve issues. This stone helps to cleans the blood and body fluids. Grab a Carnelian when you feel a cold coming on, it will help you to get over it more quickly.

On a spiritual level, Carnelian will assist you in meditation by calming your thoughts and releasing the tension throughout your body. It instills a sense of peace and safety. Working with more higher vibration stones, it will assist you in getting to a higher level of consciousness more evenly as well as keep you grounded.

Gemstones Are Not Just for Jewelry

Gemstones are prized for more than just their monetary value. They have spiritual, metaphysical and medical values. Okay, I admit it, in these tough economic times, it wouldn't hurt to cash in on a diamond, ruby or emerald but we're talking more about inner peace and overall health.
A lot of books say that gemstones have to be so big, so clear, be of the best cut, spherical, placed exactly so, etc. in order to work. I COMPLETELY disagree. All gemstones have energy and emit vibrations. Some of my most powerful gemstones are still in their raw state.
There are many ways to clean and energize your crystals - there is no one way - but some stones should be handled differently than others. Some shouldn't get wet, while others are too fragile to handle. Some can be cleaned and recharged in the sunlight while some should avoid direct sunlight at all costs!

You can make elixirs by moonlight or purify your water with clear quartz. Some stones cleanse other stones or even boost their vibrations. And some stones are like children - don't put them together unless you enjoy headaches! I remember helping a friend with the gemstones in her store. She wanted them all to be placed next to each other alphabetically so customers could find them easily, but my head was pounding by the time I was done. Just like children each has its own personality and will emit their own vibration which may or may not be in harmony with the stones next to them. But just like children, their vibrations settle down when they realize there is no where else to go and can't have things their own way!

Quick reference of common gemstones

AMAZONITE - PERSONAL TRUTH/NEW OPPORTUNITIES. Blocks geopathic stress, cellphone emanations, and electromagnetic pollution. Balances male/female energies & personality, soothes emotional trauma, worry & fear. Dispels negative energy & aggravation.Healing: Heals & opens heart, throat & third eye chakras. Osteoporosis, tooth decay, calcium deficiency, deposits, balances metabolism. Relieves muscle spasms.

AMETHYST - CONNECTION TO THE DIVINE/LISTEN TO SPIRIT. Protects, tranquilizes, heals, cleanses, helps concentration, balances emotions, aids intuition. Encourages selflessness and spiritual wisdom. Healing: Hormones, endocrine system & metabolism. Strengthens cleansing & elimination organs & systems. Relieves pain & stress, eases headaches & tension. Reduces bruising, injuries, swelling, hearing disorders. Heals lungs, respiratory tract, skin conditions, digestive tract, removal of parasites, absorption of water, insomnia.

APOPHYLLITE – MEDITATION/HIGHER SELF Enhances intuition, insight, spiritual vision, truth, reduces stress, cleanses negative thoughts, releases suppressed emotions, calms anxiety, worries and fears. In pyramid shape help to enhance spiritual vision and open third eye.

AQUAMARINE - RELEASE/ALLOW/RECEIVE. Talisman against drowning. Instills courage, persistence, tolerance of others, overcomes judgmental attitudes, supports, encourages and calms. Helps break old patterns. Clarifies perception, sharpens intellect, clears confusion. Soothes fears & emotional states, sharpens intuition. Healing: Sore throats, swollen glands, thyroid problems, pituitary, hormones and growth. Strengthens cleansing organs, aids eyes, jaw, teeth and stomach. Counteracts short or long-sightedness. Immune system, hay fever.

ARAGONITE – STRENGTH/SELF LOVE Grounding, encourages conservation, patience, acceptance, discipline, reliability, concentration, flexibility and tolerance, combats anger, emotional stress, and over-sensitivity.

AVENTURINE – SELF CONFIDENCE. Encourages creativity, prosperity, compassion, empathy, perseverance, balance, motivation, decisiveness and leadership, calms and instills feeling of well-being.

BLACK KYANITE – ACCEPTING THE LIGHT/DARKNESS WITHIN. Spiritual attunement, meditation, intuition, connects to spirit guides, compassion, dream recall, chakra alignment, cleanses, speak one’s truth, dispels illusions, fears & blockages, enhances communication, stimulates mind.

BLACK TOURMALINE - PROTECTION/GUARD YOURSELF. Guards against cellphone emanations, radiation, and negativity. Grounds, calms stress, balances, enhances vitality, optimism, protection, self-confidence, dispel fear, coordination, emotional dysfunction, helps garden & plants, is a natural insecticide. Healing: Debilitating disease, immune system, dyslexia, arthritis, pain relief, realigns spinal column, energy flow.

BLOODSTONE - COURAGE/FACE YOUR FEARS. Stone of courage, balances body in times of stress, heightens intuition and creativity, stimulates dreaming, revitalizes, encourages flexibility, selflessness, idealism, calms mind, enhances decision making. Healing: Immune stimulator and cleanser for infections, purifies blood, detoxifies liver, intestine, kidneys, spleen and bladder. Leukemia, tumors, boost immune system, circulatory system.

BLUE LACE AGATE - COMMUNICATION/RELATIONSHIPS. Heals, cools, calms, peace of mind. Free expression of thoughts & feelings. Neutralizes anger, infection, inflammation & fever. Dissolves old patterns of regression. Healing: Throat, shoulder & neck problems, thyroid deficiencies, throat & lymph infections. Lowers fevers, treats arthritic and bone deformity, aids skeletal system and fractures. Gingivitis.

CARNELIAN - ACTION/TAKE A LEAP OF FAITH. Grounds in reality, vitality, motivation, cleanses other stones. Acceptance of mortality, gives courage, motivates for success, trust of yourself, steadfastness, clarifies perceptions, concentration and thoughts. Healing: Metabolism, reproductive system, lower back problems, arthritis, rheumatism, depression, neuralgia, kidneys & body fluids, healing of bones & ligaments, absorption of vitamins & minerals, blood supply.

CHAROITE – LIFE PATH CHOICES Transformation, overcomes fear, inner vision and spiritual insight, cleanses aura, stimulates unconditional love, deep physical and emotional healing. Vitality, spontaneity, reduces stress, increases perception, analysis and decision making.

CHLORITE – HIGHER SELF/PROTECTION Stone of balance, self-realization; a calming influence. Aids in angelic communications as well as clairaudient messages. Calms panic attacks, stabilizes bi-polar disorders, aids in self-improvement. Combined with Amethyst, will protect you from psychic assaults. To help facilitate earthbound spirits crossing over, combined with Carnelian and Ruby.

CHRYSANTHEMUM STONE – GROUNDING Enhances confidence, harmony & self esteem, encourages childlike enthusiasm and innocence while strengthening character, aids in overcoming bigotry, judgmental attitudes, ignorance and self-righteousness, encourages brotherly love and brings more love into your life as well as stability and trust in emotions. Eliminates resentment and hostility.

CHRYSOCOLLA – WELL-BEING. Calming, soothes stress, gentle release and eases emotional transitions. Inspires strength, self-awareness, creativity and facing challenges with courage. Aids in Divine communication, meditation, inner vision and knowing.

CINNABAR – MANIFESTATION OF WEALTH. Attracts abundance, increases assertiveness, assists in organization, business and finance. Enhances persona, dignity, power, fluency of mind and speech as well as acceptance of things “as is.”

CITRINE - MANIFEST YOUR DESIRES. Cleanser, balancer and regenerator, warming, creativity, transmutes negativity, abundance, joy, self-esteem, individuality, concentration, overcomes depression and fears, inner calm. Healing: Invigoration, eases degenerative disease, eye problems, digestion, spleen, pancreas, thymus,

thyroid, nerves, blood circulation and toxins, constipation, cellulite and aids in healing kidney/bladder infections.

CLEAR QUARTZ - CLARITY OF THOUGHT. Healing, cleansing, energy amplifier, radiation protection, dispels static electricity, soul cleanser, raises energy to highest possible level, concentration, memory, energizes, harmonizes & aligns chakras. Healing: Immune system, balance, burns. Energizes and cleanses other healing stones.

FIRE OPAL – CHANGES/ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN. Amplifies traits/personal power, creativity, passion, energy, facilitates change and progress, magnifies thoughts and emotions.

FLUORITE - SELF DISCIPLINE/PATIENCE. Protection, cleanses aura, computer & electromagnetic stress, purifies, dispels stress, impartiality, intuition, growth & progress, coordination, broad-mindedness, truth, balance emotions. Healing: Infections, disorders, viruses, respiratory tract, skin, mucus, ulcers, wounds. Joints, arthritis, rheumatism, spinal injuries, shingles, nerve-related pain, wrinkles, blemishes, sexual libido.

FUCHSITE – HEALING AID. Aids in channeling holistic and herbal treatments, aids in understanding relationships and communications, reverses martyrdom tendencies, teaches you to combine tough love with unconditional love, overcomes codependency, imparts resilience after trauma or assault.

GARNET - PROSPERITY/ABUNDANCE. Cleanses, re-energizes, purifies, balances, love, devotion, emotional harmony, sexual potency, commitment, courage, fortifies survival instinct, hope, awareness, past-life recall, amplifies other crystals. Healing: Metabolism, spinal & cellular disorders, blood, heart, lungs, regenerates DNA, assimilation of minerals and vitamins.

GOLDSTONE (Man-made) – PHYSICAL WELLNESS/BALANCE. Stone of wisdom and science teaching us to reach for the stars, a light within darkness, balances emotions, energy generator, protection, integrity, will, insight, dispels negativity.

HEMATITE - OPTIMISM/KEEP THE FAITH. Grounds, protects, harmonizes mind, body & spirit, dissolves negativity, strengthens timid women, self-esteem, confidence, willpower, reliability, growth, treats overeating, smoking & overindulgence, concentration, memory. Good in legal situations. Healing: Circulatory problems, anemia, regenerates tissue absorption of iron, red blood cells, leg cramps, anxiety, insomnia, spinal alignment, fractures, fevers.

HERKIMER DIAMOND – RAISE VIBRATION. Energizes, revitalizes, promotes creativity, stimulates

clairvoyance, spiritual vision and dream recall. Clears blockages and electromagnetic pollution, aids understanding and spiritual growth. Gives courage to be different and stand alone.

HOWLITE – EDUCATION. Opens mind to wisdom, intuition and insight. Assists in astral travel and accessing past life information. Calms emotions, aids in planning and achieving ambitions and goals, teaches patience, strengthens positive character traits while overcoming negative. Quiets the mind for sleep & meditation, strengthens memory, stimulates desire for knowledge.

INFINITE – SELF-HEALING AID. Infinite is often called "the healer's stone." It is particularly useful for healers, athletes, chronic pain sufferers, and others who have an ongoing need for healing energies. Infinite is a soothing and calming stone. It can be used to draw pain out from affected areas. It does, however, need to be cleansed regularly.

IOLITE – INNER VISION. Stone of the third eye chakra, aligns all chakras. Stimulates inner knowing, search for knowledge, enhances intuition, clears the mind of “chatter” for better meditation. Energizes the etheric bodies. Releases the causes of addiction and codependency for complete recovery. Rebuilds the liver.

JADE - KNOWLEDGE/SEARCH FOR THE TRUTH. Purity, serenity, wisdom, tranquility, harmony, increases love & nurturing, self-sufficiency, good luck, friendship. Soothes the mind, stimulates ideas, insightful dreams, emotional release, cleansing. Healing: Kidneys, supra-adrenal glands, removes toxins, skeletal system, stitches, elimination system, fertility, childbirth, hips, spleen, balances body fluids.

LAPIS LAZULI - INSIGHT/LOOK WITHIN. Enlightenment, dream work, opens and balances third eye & throat chakras, protection, harmony in physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels, reveals inner truth, honesty, self-expression, compassion, clarity, bonding. Healing: Alleviates pain, migraine headaches, depression, benefits respiratory & nervous systems, throat, larynx, thyroid, hearing loss, cleanses and strengthens organs, blood, bone marrow, thymus & immune system, insomnia, vertigo, blood pressure.

LARIMAR – DOLPHIN STONE/PSYCHIC STONE. Promotes love, peace, tranquility and nurturing, facilitates angelic contact, as well as past life-healing and heart trauma. Aids in removing self-doubt, imagined constraints and assists one ot take control of their life by removing guilt and fear.

LEMURIAN QUARTZ – CONNECTIONS. Clear Quartz with dull horizontal scratching on one more more sides. Said to be linked to a lost, advanced civilization and to have a deep connection to those light beings. Imparts great wisdom during meditation, highers vibration and brings clearer communication during dreams, intuitive and/or energy work

MAGNETITE/LODESTONE – ATTRACTION/CLEANSING. Grounding, energizes and sedates, temporarily aligns chakras, aids telepathy, meditation, visualization, perspective and trust, attracts love, commitment and loyalty. Dispels fear, anger, grief, over-attachment. Releases pain.

MAHOGANY OBSIDIAN – PEEL BACK THE LAYERS Protection, grounding, negativity, introspection, decision making, aids in facing adversity, reduce stress, courage, clarifies intuitive thoughts/messages, removes hooks and breaks cords. Detoxifies and helps one overcome addictions by changing negative patterns.

MALACHITE - FOLLOW YOUR INTUITION/INSTINCTS. Grounding, amplifies energy, clears & activates chakras, guards against radiation& electromagnetic pollution, visualization, balance, harmony, scrying, transformation, reveals blockages & deep feelings, responsibility, empathy, shyness, intuition, insight. Healing: External elixir only - toxic. Psychiatric illness, dyslexia, cramps, blood pressure, asthma, arthritis, epilepsy, fractures, swollen joints, growths, travel sickness, vertigo, tumors, optic nerve, pancreas, spleen, parathyroid, cells, immune system, diabetes, liver detoxification.

MOLDAVITE – OUT OF THE ORDINARY. Similar to Tektite (extraterrestrial gemstone). Intuitive abilities, insight, strengthens and enhances inner journeys, channeling, consciousness. Stone of power, best to use when fully grounded. Works well with other crystals enhancing their vibration. Adaptability, flexibility, understanding different viewpoints and perspectives.

MOOKAITE – FEELINGS/EMOTION STONE Flexibility, adaptability, meditation, protection, objectivity, clarification, decision-making, negativity, balances emotions female/male energies, and spirit/physical bodies. It allows you to live in the “here and now”. Assists in communication with loved ones who have passed.

MOONSTONE - CYCLES/DIVINE TIMING. New beginnings, intuition, empathy, calming, emotional instability & stress, deep emotional healing, shock, hyperactivity. Healing: Digestive & reproductive systems, assimilates nutrients, eliminates toxins, fluid retention, treats skin, hair, and eyes degenerations, PMS, infertility, pregnancy, childbirth, insomnia, sleepwalking.

MORGANITE – EMOTIONAL STABILIZER. Attracts love and maintains it, encourages loving thoughts, actions, enjoying life and living, cleanses & activates heart chakra, calms stress, escape routines & patterns, promotes open-mindedness, emotional release, healing.

OBSIDIAN - STRENGTH THROUGH ADVERSITY. Truth enhancing, exposes flaws & weaknesses, growth with support, guards against negativity, environmental pollution, mental stress & tension, blockages, mental clarity, confidence, self-awareness, compassion. Healing: Digestion both emotionally & physically, detoxification, arthritis, joint problems, cramps, injuries, shock, circulation, enlarged prostrate.

PINK TOURMALINE – LAYERS OF FEELINGS. Attracts love, inspires security and trust in love, disperses emotional pain, old destructive habits, cleanses, promotes peace, relaxation, connects you to wisdom, compassion and healing energies.

PREHNITE – SEE THROUGH STRESSFUL SITUATIONS.Heals the healer, brings unconditional love, enhances visualization, intuition, prophecy and meditation, connects with Archangel Raphael, calms environment bringing peace/protection. Aids in decluttering, Feng Shui, assists those who hoard possessions or love, alleviates nightmares and fears.

RAINBOW MOONSTONE – POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT. Gentle, calming energy. Strengthens intuition and psychic perception, enhances creativity, compassion, endurance and inner confidence. Brings balance and harmony.

RAINBOW JASPER – COURAGE IN CROWDS. Protection gemstone, lucky for actors, security, stability, eases emotional stress, gives courage to speak out, encourages independence, balances emotional and body energy.

RED TIGER’S EYE – BALANCED DECISION MAKING. Motivation, vitality, grounding, protection, integrity, success, clarity, willpower, distinguishes between want and need, perception, internal conflicts, self-worth, self-criticism,

creativity, talents, abilities, balances emotions

and lower chakras.

RHODOCHROSITE - INNER CHILD/RELEASE OLD PATTERNS TO HEAL. Selfless love, compassion, consciousness, positive attitude, relationships, assimilate painful feelings, removes denial, cleanses base chakras, truth about self and others, confront fears and emotions, enhances dream states, creativity, expression of feelings. Healing: Asthma, respiratory, circulatory systems, kidneys, poor eyesight, bloodpressure, heartbeat, blood vessels, sexual organs, migraines, infections, skin, thyroid, depression.

RHODONITE – LISTEN TO YOUR HEART. Nurtures love, encourages brotherhood, shows both sides of an issue, stimulates, clears and activates heart & heart chakra, grounds, balances, aids highest potential, emotional shock & pain, forgiveness, reconciliation after long-term pain & abuse, betrayal & abandonment.

ROSE QUARTZ - SELF ESTEEM/PARTNERSHIPS. Unconditional love, infinite peace, aids inner healing, self-love, reassurance, trauma and crisis, mid-life crisis, positive affirmations, purifies and opens heart, attracts love, trust, harmony, empathy, sensitivity, acceptance of change, release unexpressed emotions, heartache, deprivation, internal pain. Healing: Strengthens heart, circulatory system, cleanses body fluid impurities, thymus, chest, lungs, kidneys, adrenals, vertigo, fertility, burns, blistering, complexion, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, senile dementia.

SARDONYX – STONE OF WELLBEING. Encourages optimism, responsibility, integrity, honesty & truthfulness, strength of character, aids with legal matters, perceptions, decision-making, protection, vigor, willpower, stamina, self-control, courage, fights depression and negativity.

SCOLECITE – CALMING/STRESS REDUCER. Promotes inner peace, deep relaxation, aids meditation and getting in touch with one’s self, balances heart chakra energies, enhances dream state and recall, breaks emotional, physical and mental blockages. Muscle relaxation.

SELENITE - HIGHER SELF/GROWTH THROUGH EXPERIENCE. Protection, clarity, peace, calming, meditation, judgment, insight, clears confusion, subconscious things come to light, stabilizes emotions. Healing: Aligns spinal column, flexibility, guards against epileptic seizures, breast-feeding, energy healing.

SERAPHINITE – ANGEL/HEALING STONE. Spiritual growth & enlightenment, higher spiritual vibration, meditation, astral travel. Strengthens personal energy field. Combined with amethyst will ward off psychic attacks. Promotes altruism, empathy, living in the moment. Beneficial for health and re-energizing when combined with Infinite.

SERPENTINE – SPIRITUAL AWARENESS. Awakens or increases the kundalini. It aids in meditation, understanding and opening self to spirituality, self-knowledge and growth, clarity of thought processes and helps you gain control of your life. Balances intellect and emotions to bring healing and self-awareness.

SMOKY QUARTZ - GROUND YOURSELF/LOOK PAST THE DARKNESS. Grounding, meditation, protection, environmental and ecological concerns, stress, detoxification, fear, depression, emotional calmness, acceptance, virility, nightmares, manifests dreams, optimism, pragmatism, insight, concentration, communication, relaxation. Healing: Radiation treatment, chemotherapy, abdomen, hips, legs, pain, headaches, reproductive system, muscles, nerves, heart, cramps, assimilation of minerals.

SODALITE - LOGIC WITH INTUITION. Perception, meditation, truth, idealism, standing up for yourself, self-esteem, self-acceptance, cooperation, harmony, clarity, objectivity, emotional balance, dispels computer emanations, sick building syndrome, panic attacks, fears, and guilt. Healing: Metabolism, calcium deficiencies, cleanses lymphatic system and organs, immune system, radiation damage, insomnia, throat, vocal cords, larynx, digestive disorders, fever, blood pressure, absorption of fluid.

SUNSTONE - LEADERSHIP/TAKE ACTION. Encourages joy, optimism, intuition, cleanses and energizes chakras, tie-cutting, self-empowerment, self-worth, independence, vitality, brings luck, good fortune, dispels procrastination, inhibitions, removes feelings of failure and self-recrimination. Healing: Antidepressant, seasonal affective disorder, nervous system, chronic sore throats, ulcers, cartilage problems, rheumatism, aches and pains.

TIGER’S EYE - BALANCE. Grounding, protection, integrity, success, clarity, will-power, distinguishes between want and need, perception, internal conflicts, self-worth, self-criticism, creativity, talents, abilities, balances emotions, balances lower chakras. Healing: Eyes, aids night vision, throat, reproductive organs, constrictions and blockages, broken bones, depression.

TIGER IRON – STRENGTH. Combination of hematite, jasper and tiger eye. Grounds, protection from danger, clarity of knowledge, truth, gets to the root of issues, inspires creativity and aids artistic abilities. Brings strength, vitality, confidence, willpower, motivation, balance and good luck.

TURQUOISE - WHOLENESS/HARMONY. Solace, well-being, protection, spiritual attunement, intuition, meditation, inhibitions, prohibitions, purification, balances chakras and energy, empathy, self-realization, problem-solving, calming, creativity, panic attacks. Healing: Exhaustion, depression, immune system, regenerates tissue, assimilation of nutrients, viral infections, eyes, cataracts, acidity, gout, rheumatism, stomach, anti-inflammatory, detoxifies, cramps and pain.

YELLOW OBSIDIAN – EMOTIONAL UPLIFTER. Protection gemstone for children, aids in self-esteem, confidence, lethargy, combats mild depression and negativity, strengthens morals, motivates, invigorates, comforts, raises vibration and enhances aura/energy fields, psychic protection, focus in meditation and calms nerves. Brings buried emotional issues to the surface to heal.

ZEBRA JASPER – PUSH FORWARD. See our own true natures, see past illusion, protecting aura, energy, stamina, endurance, confidence, strength, meditation, stability, balance, faith, joy, optimism. Embrace our true self, light and dark natures. Yin Yang balancer.

The Many Metaphysical Properties of Tourmaline

Ah, Tourmaline, one of the gemstone world's greatest unrecognized treasures. This stone comes in a rainbow of colors and each color has its own unique healing and metaphysical properties, in addition to the family (or generic) properties of tourmaline.

Most people are familiar with black tourmaline and how it captures and transmutes negativity. Combined with selenite, black tourmaline is used to grid an area for a protective shield. .But did you know that Tourmaline in general is purifying and promotes self-confidence? That all the colors of Tourmaline will help you to understand yourself and be more aware of others. It reduces fear, calms paranoia, brings compassion, inspiration, tolerance and prosperity to the holder.

As far as the general healing characteristics of Tourmaline goes, it is a great detoxifier, combats bronchitis, diabetes, emphysema, pleurisy, pneumonia, dissolves blood clots and relieves ear aches.

All colors of tourmaline are beneficial to plants and helps to keep pests away while encouraging the plant's growth when buried in the soil near the plant. Green Tourmaline and Watermelon Tourmaline are especially useful when dealing with the plant kingdom. These two varieties will keep a plant company while promoting growth and abundance - especially with plants which flourish and reproduce better when in a large group. So if it works really well with plants, just think what it will do with an herbal remedy!

If Watermelon and Green Tourmaline are good for plants, they are even more potent when working with humans! They both assist in bringing inner peace and harmony, healing emotional hurts, while also teaching patience, diplomacy and aid with decision making, clarity of thought and wisdom. These gemstones reduce fear, panic attacks, depression, stress and nervous conditions. Green Tourmaline is especially helpful in stressful situations by quieting the mind and allowing you to relax and sleep. Colitis, diarrhea, constipation, weight loss and exhaustion are just a few other conditions this gemstone will help treat.

Physically Watermelon Tourmaline will help to regenerate nerves and muscles. Other properties include strengthening of the thymus, gall bladder, liver, heart, lungs, eyes, brain and intestines. Have dyslexia, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Aids, paralysis or other debilitating disease? Try working with Watermelon Tourmaline and see what happens.

If you are dealing with grief or insecurity in love, you may want to work with Pink Tourmaline. This gentle stone promotes love, release of pain and destructive habits, relaxation, compassion and healing on emotional and psychological levels. On a physical healing level, it is said to balance your endocrine system, as well as treat heart, lung and skin conditions.

Need help with your studies, business or intellectual pursuits? Yellow Tourmaline is a great stone with which to work. It can help combat Alzheimers and senility. This stone is especially suited for energy work and chakra balancing.

Spiritually, Indicolite or Blue Tourmaline is a good stone for meditation, awareness, inner peace, visualization, spiritual freedom and self expression. This stone can be used as a diagnostic tool to figure out what is wrong spiritually, physically, emotionally, or mentally. It helps one to release emotional blockages and deal with grief more strongly than the other colors as it is more spiritually attuned than pink, green, watermelon or yellow. This blue stone works best on the thyroid, fluid imbalances, kidneys, bladder, bacterial and viral infections, sinuses and burns. Night sweats a problem? Put an Indicolite under your pillow. Unfortunately, Indicolite is expensive and hard to find.

Of course, for an even higher spiritual level, purple-violet tourmaline is the best choice. It raises your consciousness, promotes compassion, empathy, devotion to loved ones, and assists with past life healing. This purple stone stimulates creativity and intuition.

Playing for Keeps - Agate

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     Metaphysically, agate is a stone for those who are “playing for keeps” because it is a stone of marital and romantic fidelity. It is a grounding stone that also provides protection, strength and harmony.
Agate balances the yin/yang energy and brings harmony to emotions, as it removes and releases resentments and bitterness allowing emotions to heal. It improves both past and future relationships by granting forgiveness to self and others.
     This stone releases chakra blockages allowing energy to flow freely. It also enhances strength, self-confidence, and dispels fears. It can also lessen feelings of envy by grounding the emotions.
Acceptance of all things is another important aspect of agate. It can be very beneficial for self-examination as well as examination of the circumstances one finds oneself in. Agates help to ease  anxiety and stress, as it can cleanse and stabilize the aura by removing and/or transforming negative energy.
     Students and artists would benefit from agate as it enhances creativity and strengthens the intellect. It is also known as a good luck stone. Agate increases energy in small amounts. It is a good grounding stone for those who just need an anchor when meditating. Agates are said to be especially useful for protecting children from falling and negativity. It strengthens the body and the body's connection to the earth.
      Physically, agate is helpful with tooth and gum issues, stomach problems, physical endurance, insomnia and headaches. Place near a computer or in a room to enhance positive emotions and eliminate positive ions.

Interesting Scientific Fact:
    Did you know that silicon dioxide is the chemical name for quartz and that pure quartz is called “quartzite?” quartz takes on impurities which gives it color and forms amethyst, citrine, and rose quartz. These form distinctive crystals that tend to be large and clear, although they may have small inclusions or areas of fracture.
     Milky quartz is called chalcedony. Chalcedony is a catch-all term for the tiny crystals of quartz that cannot be seen by the naked eye and which forms layers of dense colored material. Many chalcedony stones include many well known varieties of cryptocrystalline quartz gemstones such as agate, carnelian, sard, plasma, prase, bloodstone, onyx, sardonyx, chrysoprase, thundereggs, flint, chert, jasper, and petrified wood (just to name a few). Quartz can also appear mixed in with other geologic material, as is the case with granite and sandstone.
     So remember, even an agate or chalcedony that is not clear like a quartzite or colored quartz, it still has the properties of quartz in addition to its own unique ones!

Angelic Stones, Pillars of Salt & Brimstone

Brimstone, more commonly known as Sulfur, has gotten a bum rap. Most people associate Sulfur with evil or "fire and brimstone". In fact, when you look up brimstone in the dictionary, you will see listed (1) Sulfur; (2) damnation to hell; (3) fire and brimstone: the torments suffered by sinners in Hell. Beyond the Biblical references, we've been told not to handle sulfur as it is toxic.

According to Wikipedia: Sulfur is an abundant, multivalent non-metal. Sulfur, in its native form, is a bright yellow crystalline solid. In nature, it can be found as the pure element and as sulfide and sulfate minerals. It is an essential element for life and is found in two amino acids: cysteine and methionine. Its commercial uses are primarily in fertilizers, but it is also widely used in black gunpowder, matches, insecticides and fungicides. Ever wonder why rotten eggs smell like sulfur and vice versa? It is because eggs are high in sulfur because large amounts of this element are necessary for feather formation.

While sulfur can be toxic in certain forms and high doses, it has many beneficial qualities - physically and spiritually. Many thermal springs contain salts, sulfur compounds and gases that are dissolved in the spring water during its passage underground. Sulfur is a cleanser and healing stone when used externally. It will cleanse your aura, cut chords, and purify your environment while also providing protection. It can be used for such physical ailments as eczema, arthritis, muscle, feet and back aches, chemotherapy related discomforts, detoxification as well as respiratory issues.

Speaking of respiratory issues, another mineral that has been tarnished over the years is Salt, as in Lot's wife being turned into a Pillar of Salt. The biblical cities of Sodom and Gomorrah were situated near the Dead Sea. Dead Sea salt refers to salt extracted or taken from the Dead Sea and is a popular ingredient of many common therapeutic bath products including bath salts, salt scrubs, foot scrubs, body wraps, bath bombs, soaps, and a wide variety of other cosmetic products, including makeup.

Halite or Salt produces negative ions and if you have ever experienced the air at a waterfall, on a mountain top, at the seashore, or after a thunderstorm - then you have experienced the results of Negative Ions and you know how the air smells fresher and how much easier it is for you to breathe. It has been reported that deep within a salt mine, the symptoms of asthma, allergies and other respiratory illnesses are relieved, even joint pain is reduced when a person is surrounded by salt crystal rocks. The very dry, negative ion environment of a salt mine helps to clear out the patient's bronchial tubes and sinuses, killing bacteria and other microbes.

On the other end of the scale are the Angel stones which have never had a harsh word against them. Seraphinite, Angelite, Blue Celestite, Azeztulite and Azurite are all treasured stones because of their Heavenly looks and positive qualities.

If I had to pick just one stone for its Angelic qualities, it would be Seraphinite. The "feathery wings" of this stone immediately puts you at ease and calms you when looking at it. This heavenly stone raises you to a very high spiritual vibration. On its own or combined with Infinite, it is a stone for self-healing at all levels, i.e., spiritually, physically, emotionally and mentally. Seraphinite allows one to grow at a steady and safe pace, imparting confidence.

A more subtle stone for reaching a high vibration and contacting the Angelic Realm, would be Angelite. This stone is formed from compressed Blue Celestite. This stone is a representative of brotherhood, peace and deeper attunement for healers while heightening perceptions and providing protection.

Azurite, also known as the "Stone of Heaven" is another stone for raising your vibration but with a strong link to Earth and the physical body. It is an excellent stone for the mind and mental processing because it challenges your concept of reality and belief system. This stone allows one to see the gray areas more clearly and remove the adamant black and white lines of rigidity. Empathy, compassion, removal of fears are just a few other benefits of this spiritual stone.
Last but certainly not least is Azeztulite. This rare stone is one of the highest vibrational stones to work with and can give you a headache when you first use it.

Azeztulite is a powerful healer and teacher as it imparts so much in a short period of time and raises your kundalini quickly. It is best to work with other clear quartz crystals before moving on to this powerful stone. On a physical level, Azeztulite will aid with cellular healing and is beneficial for fighting cancer.

Stones for Study and Crystals for Concentration

Stress is not just for adults, children feel it too! Peer pressure can create a host of emotional, mental and physical issues that will affect their study and absorption of knowledge. Learning disabilities can make school pure torture for some children!

Very soon students will be going back to school and some people have asked me what gemstones would help them. There are quite a few gemstones that will help in different situations and you will need to see which gemstones resonate best with your body or spirit, for each of us reacts differently to each stone's vibration.

Let's start with stress - one of the leading contributors to health issues and learning blockages. There are a variety of stones for stress: Snowflake Obsidian, Kunzite, Sugilite and Fluorite are the top vote-getters to calm the nerves. Each has other metaphysical properties that will also work on the students behalf.

Snowflake Obsidian balances the mind, body, and spirit while it calms, soothes and helps to bring focus. It makes the mind more receptive to learning, teaches that mistakes and successes are both valuable lessons and aids in decision making. Mahogany Obsidian has these traits as well as inspiring one to attain their goals and promote intellectual growth, but it is not as effective in cutting through stress.

Kunzite aids focus, meditation and removes stress but also works on self-acceptance, overcoming obstacles and/or challenges while it aids in calming the body and mind during tests.

Sugilite (Luvulite) is a wonderful stone for people with learning difficulties, dyslexia, autism or feeling like a square peg in a round hole world. It promotes harmony with oneself as well as with one's peers. This purple stone will promote cooperation, self-confidence, positive thoughts and actions, calm the nerves while eliminating headaches and combating fatigue. It helps you to understand what is being taught, will facilitate memory retention and inspire you to be a good student.

Fluorite not only reduces stress, but aids with shyness, coordination, balance, self-confidence, concentration, organization and structure while promoting quick thinking and effective decision making. It is a wonderful stone to use for the absorption of information and knowledge.

Rhodochrosite is another crystal that would be good in stressful situations, as it will help to maintain balance and control while at the same time instilling a positive attitude, self-confidence and self-worth. This stone also allows one to retain new information and also allows you to see all sides of a complicated situation or challenge.

Rhodonite helps to maintain balance but also inspires one to achieve their highest potential, while at the same time stimulating unconditional love, confidence and support of one's self and others. It also aids in bringing about a feeling of harmony and cooperation with others.

A really good studying and motivational stone is Mangano Calcite, for it instills a quest for knowledge, brings focus, reduces emotional stress, boosts memory retention while supporting a feeling of self-worth and self-acceptance. Proper nutrition and growth is one other characteristic that this gentle stone promotes.

For the student that is highly challenged and dealing with a lot of negative peer pressure, Gypsum (also known as alabaster or fibrous selenite) will build strength of character through right action and thought. It molds and shapes lovingly, while encouraging growth, quests for knowledge and improvement of intellect.

These stones can be carried in pockets, in book bags, placed next to them on the study table, placed in pieces of jewelry that are worn or they can be made into an elixir by the indirect method of infusion.

Want to create a better study or meditation environment? Place Sulphur and/or Salt Crystal Lamps in the area to increase mental alertness, concentration, reduce stress and create a positive working atmosphere. These two crystals can also help to create a healthy environment. Placing chunks of Rose Quartz and Amethyst around the room would be helpful as well.

Sulphur removes negative thinking, destructive tendencies, willfulness, and distractions of thought and emotions. It promotes reasoning skills and decision making. Sulphur is energizing, inspiring and stimulates the intellect while encouraging perfection of self.

Halite or Salt Crystals Lamps elevate a person's mood while cleansing the air and reducing the negativity. It promotes independence, self-confidence, intelligence, respect, decision making while enhancing insight.

Rose Quartz instills self-worth, self-acceptance, unconditional love, respect, and calms the body, mind and spirit.

Amethyst is known as the overall healer and has wonderful properties for physical, mental, emotional and spiritual healing. It quiets an over-active mind to alleviate insomnia and aid in sleep. It helps with decision making as it brings clarity of mind and emotions. Concentration, memory retention, and balance of all bodies are other characteristics of this beautiful stone.

These are but a handful of stones that can assist one with higher learner. They can be used individually or in a variety of combinations as needed. Working with gemstones will not only give you more insight into their world, but you'll learn more about yourself as well!

Gemstones = your mineral health

A lot of people as how or why do I use gemstones or crystals. How does it aid me with my health?

The quick explanation is this. Your body needs vitamins and minerals to operate properly and gemstones are the mineral kingdom. Millions of dollars are spent on mineral water or mineral baths. You can use gemstones as tools to boost or improve your health for very little money. Many of today's medicines are made from minerals. Simply holding them for a few minutes, wearing gemstone jewelry or meditating with them will give your body some of the health tools it needs to function properly.  You can carry them in your pockets, put them under your pillow or mattress. beside your bed, around your room or make your own mineral water.

Have a headache, neck ache or fingers/wrist sore? Are you wearing jewelry? Perhaps you jewelry is causing the pain. When gemstones are used for too long or left in a concentrated location, a mineral buildup will happen. Heavy metals will also cause problems when worn next to the skin for an extended period of time. Take off your jewelry and see how your body responds.

Learning to use gemstones is easy but you need to know a few things about them.   Some stones should not be used directly in your water as they can be more harmful because they contain heavy metals or mercury. These stones should be handled carefully and used mostly in your environment.  Others may break down in water or dissolve completely. Always check out the properties of a new gemstones to know the best way to use them.

I have written a book called "Working with the Mineral Kingdom - A Gemstone Elixir Recipe Book" to aid people who want to learn more about working with gemstones and making elixirs (mineral water). You can purchase it at The Herb Corner in Melbourne, FL or online at:

https://www.amazon.com/Working-Mineral-Kingdom-Gemstone-Elixir/dp/1543051448

If you purchase the book, please let me know what you think or leave a review.  Thanks and enjoy working with the mineral kingdom.

Stones to Access and Heal Past Lives

One of the more powerful stones for aiding in accessing past lives is Chiastolite. Chiastolite is also known as the "Cross Stone" or as "Andalusite." More accurately, it is a form of Andalusite and has many suggested metaphysical properties. Throughout history it has been used to deflect ill wishing or curses and to dispel negativity. This is a very spiritual stone and can be used for many purposes, such as strengthening memory or lending strength in difficult situations.

One of Chiastolite's main properties is that of creating a bridge for soul transitioning or to help soul's cross over. It is a stone of death and rebirth. It teaches about the immortality of the soul and allows the user to develop new perspectives on old situations. In this way, it aids with changes, problem-solving and the releasing of old habits or destructive habits. Chiastolite, combined with Desert Rose (Selenite), not only breaks down the old habits, but also helps to create healthy new habits and patterns. These two stones also dissolve illusions, calm fears and allow you to face reality and move forward in a positive manner. Feelings of guilt are cleansed as they stabilize the emotions. They also help to clarify messages from across the veil and bring insight.

Like Desert Rose, Chiastolite will allow you to access past lives and astral travel. Some other stones that assist in travel are Petrified Wood, Dendritic Quartz and Phantom Quartz. Working with this Cross Stone can be disorienting or somewhat disconcerting if you are not ready to confront your past lives. One of my friends won't even touch it after experiencing a traumatic past life recall.

I suggest combining Chiastolite with one of the past life healing stones that will allow you to review that life, learn from it, heal it and progress in this life. Selenite, Phantom Quartz, Mangano (Pink Calcite), Wulfenite, Rhodonite, Serpentine (also Infinite), Unakite, Aventurine and Hematite are all past life healing stones that work on different issues. For example, Wulfenite would be for people who were persecuted for religious reasons in past lives, while Mangano would be used for forgiveness and releasing a heart that is trapped in the past allowing for unconditional love in the present.

Desert Rose has many of the same properties of Chiastolite, but works in a slightly softer way. It works especially well when placed in your environment to facilitate harmony and peace (as well as protection from negativity). It is an attractive stone that will blend into your environment when used for gridding purposes. This stone can also aid in changing a negative belief system into a more positive one while at the same time helping one to balance receiving and giving. This rose will enhance love, control emotional outbursts, and allow one to open up to love and trust.

There are other wonderful stones that you can use for meditation or accessing past lives or for crossing the veil like Icelandic Spar, Labradorite, Danburite and Amethyst. These stones can take a little more time and meditation to reveal your past lives but when it comes to healing emotions, sometimes slower is better.

When working with stones that leave you feeling as if you are still floating or disoriented, a ground stone would be good hold or place at your feet. I suggest stones such as Hematite, Obsidian, Onyx, Smoky Quartz, or Black Tourmaline. As always, you are the best judge as to what stones work best with your vibration. Experimentation is always fun but if you ever feel dizzy, nauseous or disoriented, stop immediately, get a drink of water and grab a grounding stone that you know works for you.