Crystals and Empathy?

[KeelinConvallaria]

Kind of weird question, and I don't know whether to put this in the stones and crystals thread or here. I'll try here first, I guess...

Are there any crystals/stones/ect. that strengthens empathy? How about stones that work for shielding?
For that matter, what about anything else (Metals, herbs) that affect empaths?

Thanks for putting up with my complete random wonderings!

[Raintreewolf]

I think being empathic helps in the communication with stones. For protection, I'm not sure but I know like hematite absorbs negativity. I think stones help to charge or disapate energy and are used a lot for healing...I'm not up on protective stones. As for herbs there are a lot of protection herbs.

[CalisticSunrise]

i have a hamatite stone i carry with me and it helps with sheilding... other than that i don't know..

[Bethra]

There are a good few stones that can help the empath but it depends what you need the stones for as much as anything :)
Below are a few ideas of stones you might find helpfull.

Rose Quartz.

The Love Stone. This lovely pink quartz strokes the heart into forgiveness and compassion. It helps you let go of stored up anger, resentment, guilt, fear and jealousy. It physicaly aids the spleen, kidneys and circulatory system. Eases sexual and emotional imbalances and can aid in fertility. Learn to love yourself with this lovely stone.

It is very rarely that Rose Quartz forms crystals. It is most commonly found as rough pieces, tumbled stones or carved shapes. Rose Quartz is wonderful for all areas where love, gentleness and balance are needed. You can never have too much Rose Quartz! It is associated with the Heart Chakra and is used to bring an awareness of beauty and optimism into our lives.

Rose Quartz is safe to use, even with small children. Rose Quartz under the pillow will ease you gently off to sleep and is a good crystal for children who have nightmares, to help them get back to restful steep. It is also said to be a good protection against background radiation and will turn black if high levels of radiation are present!

Smoky Quartz.

The Dream Stone this smoky black, grey, clear stone can be effective in releasing old, calcified or fermenting negativity like grief, anger and despair. It is a good stone for helping lift depression. It is mildly sedative and relaxing and a good balancer of sexual energy. An able tool for meditation, it helps you explore your inner self by penetrating the dark areas with light and love. This stone also enhances dreams.

It is gently grounding, and used frequently on the base Chakra point, especially where red crystals would be too energetic, for instance if someone had high blood pressure or a heart condition. It is also very good at reducing pain from strains and cramps. If you have been doing too much gardening, or typing, or sport and your muscles are aching try placing a Smoky Quartz crystal on the area, or in the bath with you! Of course, after using in such a way the crystal will need properly cleansing and recharging before you use it again.

Aquamarine.

The Serene One, it helps to calm the nerves and reduces fluid retention. Good for strengthening kidney, liver and thyroid, it also is a good body cleanser. It gives clarity of mind, aiding personal creativity, thus losing fears and phobias. A great physical, mental and emotional balancer, it is a good friend in meditation, inspiring love, peace and serenity.

This lovely stone goes well in your bathroom. Apart from it's obvious link in colour with the sea and water it helps you create a carlm and restfull atmosphere. It is also well placed in the bedroom and just about anywhere you want to enduce a carlm, reflective paradise.

Emerald.

The Unconditional Love stone is a deep green beryl stone of great power. Strengthens the heart, liver, kidney, immune system and vitalises and tones the body and mind. This friend to the seeker assists in deeper spiritual insight, introduces the higher self to the divinity within, inspiring love, prosperity, kindness, tranquility, balance, patience and the power to heal. This gem stone has been known to improve the memory and aid sleep. It heals the eyesight, convulsions and ulcers. This popular stone brings peace, confidence and success.

[KeelinConvallaria]

Hmm, interesting. Thank you guys!

[LadyCelt]

I think moonstone is good for shielding and labradorite for psychic things

[Pesha]

Citrine. Very good for deflecting negatives away and drawing positives to you.

BB
DS.

[~NightFire~]

I was wondering about this recently...I would like to get a necklace with a stone that will help block or diffuse negative energy and promote or contain positive energy. I am really feeling drained by negative/stressed people around me at the moment, and as I am new to shielding (and have only recently learned that I am an Empath) I think I need a little help-Apart from Citrine, are there any other stones that would work particularly well for this purpose?

[LadyAriana]

Stones aren't my strongfort....but when I'm feeling particularly weatherbeaten, I wear my tiger's eye pendent or my amethest pendent. They both seem to sooth my frazzled fur, if you will. I don't know if its the stone or because they are personal items that it helps, but it does work for me. Also I know moonstone is supposed to be effective.

Like I said, stones aren't my strongpoint

[CzechWoods]

dark blue and purple stones will help you to increase empathy and clearvoyence etc

as for shielding: onyx and agate are great to ground energy
obsidians and hematite might be great to shield, but should be use dw/ caution

schoerl aka black tourmaline as well as brown tourmaline (aka dravite) can be great for protection

[CzechWoods]

I was wondering about this recently...I would like to get a necklace with a stone that will help block or diffuse negative energy and promote or contain positive energy. I am really feeling drained by negative/stressed people around me at the moment, and as I am new to shielding (and have only recently learned that I am an Empath) I think I need a little help-Apart from Citrine, are there any other stones that would work particularly well for this purpose?

try a necklace made of
dravite,
rose de france amethyst
chrysokolla
and serpentine

[Raintreewolf]

dark blue and purple stones will help you to increase empathy and clearvoyence etc

as for shielding: onyx and agate are great to ground energy
obsidians and hematite might be great to shield, but should be use dw/ caution

schoerl aka black tourmaline as well as brown tourmaline (aka dravite) can be great for protection


Interesting about the brown and black tourmaline...I had no idea...I thought they just obsorb negativity...very cool!