Crystal Healing

[Bethra]

I thought it might be a good idear to start a thread about the use of crystals in healing since I can't find much about it anywhere on here. I will lend what knowlage I have on the subject by posting about one crystal and it's use each time if anyone wants to help out here they are more than welcome.

I will start off this time with Clear Quartz.

Clear Quartz.

The all singing, all danceing quartz. No crystal healers set is compleate without at least one of these lovely stones. Also known as Rock Crystal and believed by the ancients to be water frozen by the Gods. Clear Quartz has a high vibrational frequency and is particularly effective at channelling and directing energy. This stone has many uses, it is good for the brain and the soul. It is a powerful dispeller of negativity in your own energy field and in the enviroments. This stone receives, activates, contains, amplifies and transmits energy. It is a good thought provoker and a friend to meditation as it aids communication with the higher self. Used as a tool for therapy it is an excellent channeller of healing powers.

You can feel this energy yourself by holding a Clear Quartz terminated crystal in one hand and pointing the termination at the palm of your other hand. Take time to still your mind and relax, perhaps close your eyes, and you should be able to feel a slight tingling or gentle breeze on your palm.

Take time to get to know your crystals, meditate with them, get to know how they react with you. If you have two terminated Clear Quartz points then you can lie down and have one at your feet and one at your head, either pointing both in or both out. Try each way in turn to see how the energy makes you feel.

Another way of using two Clear Quartz points is to hold one in each hand, the left one pointing towards your heart and the right one away. Feel the energy coming in through the crystal in your left hand, up left your arm, across your shoulders, across your neck, around your head, back across your neck, across your right shoulder and down to the crystal in your right hand. Now put your hands finger tips together to form a complete circuit of energy through your upper body. After a while, separate your hands and lay the crystals to one side. Take a moment or two to ground yourself back into the here and now before taking up the chores of your daily life. Don’t forget to cleanse the crystals afterwards.

Clusters of Clear Quartz can be used to charge your other crystals as well as looking stunning when catching sunlight on a window sill. Place smaller crystals on the cluster, or leave your jewellery on the cluster when you’re not wearing it. Plants also respond to small crystal clusters. Just place a few pieces in the pots or in the borders and wait for the foliage explosion! I also keep a small Clear Quartz tumble stone in my water filter jug so I can benefit from the Crystal energy every time I make a drink.

Ok link to other thread on use and care
http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=24748&page=1&pp=10

[Bethra]

One the subject of Quartz.

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!

[Bethra]

And another quartz.

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.

One of my books also mentions that Smoky Quartz increases fertility and balances sexual energy. I would be interested if any of you have any experiences with the crystal in this department!

[Bethra]

And yet another quartz.

Rutilated Quartz.

A very powerfull healer that cuts through a lot of mental and spiritual blockages. This stone enhances the life force, stimulates mental activity and eases depression. It is a good remoer of negativity though you should cleans this stone often and recharge it. It enhances commuication with the higher self.

I'm affraid I don't have much ore info on this stone so if anyone else knows ore about it please feel free to add your stuff.

[Bethra]

Sorry for the delay in sending more information but I've had to take sometime out to go walking on a Sunday which is when I usualy do my mysticwicks homework. Foe those interested I have posted on New Pagan regarding a wonderfull experance I had today with a bronze age stone circle and my crystals. I will endevour to continue this thread if anyone wants me to but not tonight as I'm have walked 6miles today and most of it up a very steep mountain so I'm a little to sleepy to do anything tonight. Just wanted to let you all know I'll continue this and that I haven't forgoten about it but I'm very very tierd so I'm off to bed. One thing before I go stone circles have the most incredable cleansing power for your crystals. If you are lucky enough to live near enough to one take what crystals you have and place them by the stones for a few moments. If it is a really powerfull circle you'll see the cleansing going on before your eyes. Cheack out my post on New Pagan for more information on my Brigid's Day pilgramage.

[Mnemosyne]

Thanks a million for these posts, Bethra! I really find them informative. I look forward to reading some more. By the way, lovely picture. :heartthro :heartthro

[Faery-Wings]

Great posts. I'm printing out and reading in a bit.

Thanks! :sunny:

[Bethra]

Ok thanks for the feed back you guys as promised I'm going to do one or two more crystals for you tonight I'm going to stick with the more popular ones first and then cover the others after mostly because there less infromation about them to be had :)

Okay todays spechial stone is a real favorite of mine since it is so spitirual.

Amethyst.

The Elevator stone. it strengthens the endocrinal and immune systems whilst haveing a good effect on the right brain activity. It stimulates the pineal, pituitary glands and is an exceptional blood cleanser and energiser. It is a very powerfull aid to spiritual enhancement by bringing the lower natures to a higher consciousness. It cuts through illusion and is a helpfull friend for mediators inspiring healing, divine love, inspiration and intuition

Amethyst is the most precious of the Quartz crystals and highly prized as a gemstone. Amethyst derives its name from the Greek amethustos which means 'not drunk' as it was believed that you would not get inebriated if you drank from an Amethyst goblet. Not something I have tried yet! It is said to be a help in breaking addictive habits, so if you really want to give up smoking then wearing an Amethyst pendant might be helpful. The violet, purple or lilac crystals grow from the base and a small group of crystals attached to their base is a good addition to the dressing table. Place your crystal jewellery on the cluster to keep it charged and working for you.

Amethyst assists concentration and all mental activity and is particularly helpful when studying, so keep a small cluster on your desk or work area to help you pass those exams! Combine this with a spig or two of rosmarry bound in a blue ribbon and your on to a winner.

[Bethra]

Citrine

The Cuddle Quartz is a good kidney, colon, liver, galbladder, digestive organs, heart and tissue regenerator. It prevents self-destructive tendencies so teenagers and other young people find this a good stone for them. By raising your self esteem the cuddle quartz just makes you feel better. It introduces you to yourself and is generally very nice to you. It gives you cheer, lightheartedness, hope, warmth and energy. Plus if all this was not enough it attracts abundance.

Citrine is a drop of sunlight bringing joy and lifting the spirits. It is not so easy to find Citrine crystals, and many sold as such are in reality heated Amethyst! It is easier to find small tumbled stones which are just as useful. Citrine will bring warmth and prosperity into your home - but don't expect loads of cash! My view is that it gives you such a warm positive glow that you can't help but attract good vibes from those around you, and a positive outlook will bring positive results. It is therefore useful to carry or wear Citrine to give you confidence or help with depression or over-sensitivity to the opinion of others.

Use Citrine in living areas of your home, the kitchen, playroom, dining room or family room where you are going to appreciate its joy, warmth and outgoing vibes. And don't forget the garden areas, the barbecue, patio and sandpit, anywhere people meet to laugh and enjoy themselves! A lovely crystal to have around.

[Bethra]

Ametrine.

Ametrine is a combination of Amethyst and Citrine and is a very high energy that can lift and clear oppressive conditions. Ametrine brings harmony into our lives and can help to balance the different needs of family members as it makes us aware of each person's special gifts for the benefit of all. Although not easy to find, a small Ametrine cluster placed in the main living area might lead to better understanding amongst family members. Ametrine disperses negativity and releases energy blockages from both the aura and the environment. This is a crystal that I have only recently started to work with.

[Bethra]

I'm going to do the rest in alphabetical order since I'm loosing track of what I've done and what I haven't :) I think I've covered most of the quartz now so I'll continue with the A's today and do some others another time.

A is for Argate.

The Fire Stone so called because it builds a fire in the loins, bringing a sense of courage and fortitude. It helps you to discover truth and accept fate whilst strengthening the body and mind. It is good for earthing and energizing. It is a powerful healing stone assisting the colon, circulatory systems, lymphatics, pancreas and the pulses.

If you need courage for anything then make this stone your friend. It is good when placed in childs bedroom who has a fear of the dark or even the closet monster. Tell the child the stone has magic powers to make him brave and he'll chase those beasties away.

A is for Alexandrite.

This Love Child is one of the Beryl family. In helping rebuild the mind, body and spirit from most modern trauma, it has a very passive effect on the nervous system, spleen and pancreas. Helps to bring emotional and mental aspects into balance, imbued with the potential of growth, joy and the love of life.

Feeling stressed or overwraught then get yourself this love child she help you back to earth gently.

A is for Amazonite.

The Thinker. This feldspar mineral soothes the nervous system, whilst giving strength to the heart and body, balancing the mental and auric body. Makes you feel good, uplifted, creative and gives perspective to your more harmfull traits and helps you to let go of them.. Amazonite is the friend to the artist and a wonderfull gift for any artistic friends.

A is for Amber.

The Mindfull One, so called because it not only remembers the past centuries but also helps with simple absent mindedness. This is the fossalised resin of ancient trees. It has good influence on the endocrine system, spleen and heart. It helps you find the kindness within you and helps the mind to find it's soul.

If Granny is a little forgetfull and crotchety these days give her some amber jewelry it will help her remember were she put her glasses and make her a happier soul.

Right that's all for now I'm going for a bath before the water goes to cold to enjoy it :). I'll post more when i get the chance but this should keep you going for a bit there are more A's to cover but I'll do them next time :).

Picture here of Amber, Amazonite, Alexandrite and Agate

[Bethra]

Back from the bath and not yet tierd I'm determined to finish the A's tonight if I don't get round to anything else.

A is also for 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.

A is for Aventurine.
The Delver. This one stimulates muscle tissue whilst strengthening the blood. This is very much a brain stone, purifying mental, emotional and etheric bodies, it's real strength is in losing anxiety and fears by diffing at the foundations of their cause. It centres you whilst inspiring independence, well being and health.

If you suffer from panic attacks or any debilitating anxiety problems then this is the stone for you. It will help you find the root of the fear whilst giveing you the strength to over come it.

Picture here of Aquamarine, Aventurine.

[Bethra]

The last of the A's that I have at my disposal tonight. I know I haven't covered the Agate famile but I will do that at a later date since I don't have any information on them to hand I will try to cover them when I dig out my books on them.

A is also for Azurite.

The Decision Maker. This deep blue stone assists the flow of energy through the nervous system, helping the body utilise it's oxygen and strengthen the blood. A powerful assistance to meditation, it cuts through illusion and enhances dormant abilities allowing greater mental control, making decision-making easier. It inspires creativity, intuition and bodily well-being.

If you have bad cerculation this stone can help. If you wish to unlock your third eye try useing this stone as you meditate as it lifts the psycicie and opens your mind to the sight.


Ok now we get in to the B's and I've just found my info on one of the Agates and since it's a blue one I'll fit it in here.

Bloodstone.

As its name suggests this variety of chalcedony is good for the blood. By toughening and oxygenating the bloodstream it enhances physical and mental vitality. The heart, spleen, bone marrow and iron deficiencies are all assisted. This powerful stone reduces stress, centreing you and inspiring intuition, creativity and spiritual solidarity.

If you suffer from annemia get yourself one of these stones it helps you produce and hold the iron in your blood. If you have blood preshure problems then this stone may help you as it aids the colestoral levels and eases the flow of the blood.

Blue Lace Agate.

This crystal is usually found as a beautiful sky blue and white striped tumbled stone. Small pieces are quite cheep usualy. Blue Lace Agate is associated with the Throat Chakra and can be used to sooth a sore throat. I find it to be a very cooling and expansive crystal. It is a crystal that is particularly useful in cooling and bringing down a temperature and therefore useful to give to children to hold when they have a fever. Blue Lace Agate gem water can also help soothe sore or strained eyes - for when you've been glaring at the screen for too long! Blue Lace Agate is a gentle crystal and generally safe to have around.

picture here of Azurite, Blue Lace Agate and Bloodstone

[Mithrea]

Bethra, there is a lot of great information in this thread. How did you learn all of this? I am just curious as to your background on the subject. :)

[Ravens_Tears]

There is an amethyst that I picked up at a local tarot shop here this summer. It's not faceted at all, it's literally just rock shaped, but I couldn't leave until I found it because I could "hear" it.. if that makes any sense:) It's basically my worry stone... I keep it in my pocket and it definately has a calming effect. Settles my nerves and my feelings better than any pill could. I also noticed that since I've gotten it, no matter how tight things have been monitarily here, I've managed to get by, and things have presented themselves when I've really needed them. I'm not entirely sure that the stone is the reason but it sure appears to be that way. What do you think?

[Bethra]

I have a few pictures of crystals for you I thought I'd take a brake from typeing and put these up. We have covered them all so far.
The first picture is just a nice little grouping I found and so I'm putting it in for it's asthetic grace allown :D

[Bethra]

Mithrea, in answer to your question books, web pages and study oh and use of course :) . I've been interested in the use of crystals for a very long time and have found that they really do have a wonderfull effect on some people. It is not for everyone and with some it doesn't work but if you ever have a crystal "call out" to you then my best advice is get it as you probably need it. I am never with out an amethyst when I'm working with my tarot and I have one piece on my altar at all times to link to the spiritual. I have used the stones both for magic and for the mundane and I find they help me visulize my aim. I have no idear if they work just because I and the resipricant belive they will or if they work out of their own magic but I don't care which is correct for me the fact that I have seen them work is enough I don't question the reason.

[Bethra]

Ravens Tear, in answer to your question, yes the crystals do "call out to you". If you have need of a spechial stone it will often make itself known in many different ways. I once kept going back to this one shop over and over again, about 6 times in one day and everytime I felt drawn to this one large peace of amethyst. It was quite big and thus quite expencive and I remember feeling the pull to it incredably strongly. As luck would have it the shop keeper understood the pull of the stones and so put it out of view for me untill I could pay for it all. I now have that stone on my altar and I place it on the table when I do readings and I meditate with it. It was worth the money and yes it has empowered much with it's use. When you are getting your crystals you should never just rush out and buy the first one you see. The right crystal for you does have a particular alure to it. If there are a few pieces in a box pick each one up and feel it the right one will make itself know to you. Never let the glower of an unfriendly shop keeper put you off when sellecting your stones. Take your time look at each one untill you have found the one you like. If the crystal you are chooseing has points cheak that the points arn't chipped as this prevents proper focus. While tumble stones are good for some things raw un polished stones often work better for others. Basicaly go with whatever "calls out to you" as this will work best for you. I will do a seperate thread about cleansing, charging and the use of the crystals in chakra work but I'm just covering the basic stones and metals for now to give you all an idear of what stones are for what reason and then you can go look for the ones you want and I'll tell you how you use them correctly later :)

[Ravens_Tears]

Thankyou!:) Ths little shop here is very open and understanding. They have no problems with people handling things, which is really nice. And they're very patient..

I look forward to reading all your posts:)

[Bethra]

For those of you waiting for more about the crystals and their use I'm currently working on getting a load typed up off line. I'll be posting more at sometime this week but right now I'm in the middle of makeing a gift for a friend and doing a few readings and doing a few crystal healings so life has kind of picked up the pace a little. I'll be back right after this short brake :).
Hope you all find what I've posted so far usefull there is lots more to cover and I promise not to leave the job half done :)

[Tranquility]

Bethra, once you get back or any time you have a minute, i have a quick crystal question
My grandfather has prostate cancer and i want to make an elixer that i can put a few drops of in his drink to aid in his healing. What would be the best crystal for healing of that sort? Just a general quartz for immunity and inner healing?
Thanks!

[Bethra]

Tranquilaty, I have PMed you but just so that everyone reading this has the answer aswell I'll post it here too (just not in such detail).

Right after your request I hit the books and did some homework, I couldn't find anything that delt with the problem dirrect so I went for a wider view and wittled my list of crystals (which was quite big to begin with ask Tranquilaty) down by verious means untill I was left with two crystals that were in my original lists. By prosess of ellimination I have settled on Clear Quartz and Amethyst being the best choice for this perpose. I have recomended the use of both since two stones are better than one :). Thank you for asking for my help I just hope the information is usefull. I wish you well and I hope the elixcia helps your grandfather and that the crystals do there job.

[Bethra]

I forgot to add that if anyone else has any questions but they don't want to post them here I have no problems with people PMing me, I'm happy to share what knowlage I have and if I don't get chance to check here then I get notified if I have a PM in my e'mail so you have a much better chance of getting an answer quickly that way :).

So any questions please ask away I'll try to answer them as best I can.

[Tranquility]

thanks a lot bethra

[Bethra]

Well I'm going to hit the books again and bring you all the next of the crystals. If I don't get it done soon I'll still be at it next year :) Um,,,,, now where was I up to? Right I'd covered the A's and the B's so I guess that means I'm up to the C's now.

Calcite.
The Balancer. A variably coloured stone that benefits the kidneys, pancreas and spleen. Alleviating fear and stress, it has the ability to balance the male / female polarities as well as the emotions by helping you to ground excessive enthusiasums. This stone inspires joy, lightness of being and some claims indicate an improvement in astra projection.

Carnelian.
The Friendly One. This is a highly evolved healer, aiding kidneys, lungs, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and tissue regeneration whilst revitalising the blood. Energises the physical, emotional and mental self. It is a good balancer as it helps you connect with your inner self, giveing good concentration and opening your heart. It brings joy, sociability and warmth.

Celestite.
The Stone of Heaven reduces stress by giving relaxation and peace of mind but also accelerates spiritual growth by helping you to expand your creative expression, adjusting and knowing your higher self and other forms of divine awareness by revealing truth, reliability and the clarity of thought and speech. A true aid for those on a spiritual path.

Chrysocolla.
This is the Woman's Friend. It is excellent for period pains, pre-menstrual tension and other related problems. It strengthens feminine qualities in both genders. This stone gives general aid in the prevention of ulcers, digestive problems, athritic conditions, toughens the lungs and the thyroid glands. It enhances the metabolism, alleviates guilt, tensions and phobias whilst inspiring creativity and personal growth.

Chrysoprase.
The Joy Stone is a very subtle quartz which helps to ease sexual frustration and depressions by balancing neurotic patterns and by enhancing personal insight. It is a very inward looking stone that helps with calming, balancing and inner mental healing whilst underlining light heartedness, joy and your inner talents. A neurotics best friend :).

Copper.
Yes I know this is not a crystal or stone but it is an ore so I'm covering metals and ores that have healing properties as well as the minerals.
Copper has a strong influence on the blood flow, giving lots of energy and helping clean out the body of toxins. It helps overcome exhaustion and unspecific malaise by balancing the physical and emotional self. Generally makes you feel a lot better about yourself and brings back your natural energy. A Copper bangle worn dureing the winter months can help you get through those winter blues.

Well thats the C's that I have notes on. Comeing soon the D's Diamond and Dioptase. For now I'm off to do some relaxing rather than working but I may come back and finish some more after if I'm not to tierd.

Picture here of Carnelian, Chrysocolla, Chrysoprase, Celestite and Copper.

[Bethra]

Well before I have to go off and get some sleep I'm going to get the D's done since I only have two on my list.

Diamond.
A master healer. The Girl's Best Friend and the boy's too. This lovely gem stone dispels negativity, purifies the body and spirit and reflects the desires of the highest consciousnee in its enhancement of brain functions and the removal of blockages in the personality. It amplifies the full spectrum of energies in mind, body and spirit, inspiring innocence, purity, faithfulness, abundance and serenity. If you ever needed a good reason to get someone to buy you a diamond now you have a few :).

Dioptase.
Vitalises, balances and tones the body and mind. The Seer enhances and strengthens the cardio-vascular and central nervous systems. It similarly looks after ulcers, nervous stomachs, heart trouble and variable blood preeures. It brings emotional stability, peace of mind, an allround healer it engenders progress, prosperity, abundance and well-being.

Picture of Dioptase and Diamond

[Bethra]

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.

[Bethra]

Fluorite.
The Gatherer is a variable coloured stone. A powerful healer, it gathers and absorbs vital nutrients, strengthens teeth and bones and is beneficial for blood vessels and spleen. It calms the over-excitable by bringing greater concentration in meditation where it will help you grasp and communicate with the higher and more abstract concepts of the inner self. Favoured by the ancestors as a vessel of healing and considered to be a very powerfull stone indeed. Flurite will bring peace and harmony while calming the emotions. This stone is symbolic of growth and will help the recovery and rejuvenation of body, mind and spirit offering strength from within.

[Bethra]

Gaia Stone
Gaia Stone is green obsidian from volcanish ash of the eruption of Mt. St. Helen's, and carries strong Earth energy, even the "soul of the Earth." Gaia Stone enhances Goddess connection, connection with Earth and Earth devas. It also brings prosperity. Gaia Stone is especially good for self-healing emotional wounds and past traumas. Gaia Stone is primarily associated with the heart chakra, but can also be used to harmonize all the chakras.

http://www.crystalstargazer.com/Pictures/GaiaStone1.0.JPG


Garnet.
The day Dreamer stone regenerates the body systems, especially the blood stream, where it is also a good purfier. It is strongly associated with the balancing of sex drive and emotional dis-harmony. It brings love, compassion and enhanced imagination. It can be used in cases of inflammatory disorders, rheumatism and blood problems. Garnets can improve vitality and self confidence, while protecting from harm or damger. This gem can also promote success and new beginnings.

[Bethra]

Gold.
This regal mineral is more precious than normally understood. It strengthens the nervous system, purifies and energises the entire physical body, bringing tissue regeneration and attracting positive energies. A powerful mind balancer, it allows you to accept love and opens your mind, aiding personal illumination. This is more than just glitter this is GOLD.

[Bethra]

Hematite.
This stone you either like or don't. It is metalic in apperance bing a black silver colour and is a very heavy stone. It has always had a strange alure for me, I have to pick a piece up when ever I see it it's weigth has a strange reashurance for me. To those of us it appeals to it will bring about beneficial oxygenation of the blood stream, an energised spleen and will generally strengthen the body, helping you cope with stress. It is a very optimistic inspirer of will, courage and personal magnetism, whilst keeping your head out of the clouds.

Herkimer Diamond.
The Harvester, so called because ot its ability to draw out toxins. It has similar qualities to clear quartz. A powerful amplifier if used by healers, it assists in the balancing of energies of the body and mind, enhancing inner vision and increasing awareness of dreams.

Picture here of Hematite and Herkimer Diamonds

[Bethra]

Jade.
The Virtuous One. Its subtle and smooth vibration strengthens the heart, kidneys, immune system, cleans blood and increases longevity and fertility. Aiding eye disorders, this stone is also believed to be an emotional balancer, with particular strength in feminine problems. Radiating divine, unconditional love, it fosters courage, justice, clarity, modesty and wisdom.

Jasper.
The Talisman so called because healers have traditionally used it for enhanced diagnosis. A powerful healer in itself, being efficacious to the liver, gallbladder and bladder, but it is also a multi- purpose slave to the whole body. Gives a sense of balance to the spirit and grounds you physically and emotionally. Jasper holds the properties to indicate others who may influence our lives present or future, or those who have left unresolved issues in the past both male and female. Red Jasper represents the emotions which can often be deep seated, Green Jasper indicates the maiden for divinatory practice and healing while Pink or Gray represents maturity in the forms of both male and female.

Jet.
The ancient Celts and others considered this stone to hold magical properties and is used even today to repel spells. It was said to be a favorite of Queen Vicotria and has been known to prevent hallucinations. Jet has also been known to help with toothache, skin conditions, hysteria and headaches and can help resolve issues of deep emotions and selfness. This magical stone is not really a stone at all but a fossilized plant and this is thought to be the key to its magical powers
Picture here of Jasper, Jet and Jade

[Bethra]

Two more before I call it a night or morning as the case may be.

Kunzite.
If you are any kind of junkie then make friends with this lithium bearer. It is an excellent balancer for physical, emotional and mental compusisives. It strengthens the cardiovascular system and aids manic depressives by opening up your healing heart and suuendering to your higher self, thus enhancing self-esteem, tolerance and acceptance by its sooting and calming presence.
This ones for all you internet junkies out there :) Ho Hum guess I better get a new one :)

Kyanite.
The Faithful One. This stone's curative property affects the throat, especially the voice, by enhancing the creative expression of singers and orators. Called "faithfull" because of its encouragement to devotion, truth, loyalty, reliability, serenity and pragmatism. If you want to be the next Pop Idol this stones bound to help you hit the right notes.

picture here of Kyanite and Kunzite

[SagaDraco]

Bethra, I'll be blunt. Is there any proof to any of this? Due to my logical background, I tend to disbelieve any health/medical claims that cannot be proven scientifically. If "crystal healing" causes a placebo effect which works, well great. I know alchemists made gem elixers, but I do not know if they were superstition, like blood-letting, or functional, albeit expensive and extravagant medicines. I fail to see how a rock ripped out of the Earth or the face of a mountain could cure addictions or protect me from harm or danger. I know certain minerals and clays have health effects though. Please elaborate further for me? Thank you.

[Bethra]

Hi there SagaDraco, Thanks for your input on this. I too class myself as quite a logical person and have a tendancy to lean towards the need for proof. On the subject of crystals I'm not sure there has been an scienfical proof eather for or against their healing values. I can tell you a little about the science behind the crystals and why a lot of people think they work though. From a personal standing point I'm still unsure as to their full value but I feel that even if they are purely a placebo there is no reason why they should not be used given that all to often the medical practice will hand out pills that are simply placebos but have subtle side effects no one in their right mind would want.

I'll give you the science I have on these stones and as for your views, well you can believe or disbelieve as you see fit.

Crystals are forms that resonate at different levels. All things resonate including the body and illnesses. Crystals are capable of resonating in harmony with other forms. In order for a sympathetic vibration to take place there must be a matching frequency and an overlap of energy between the two materials. An example of this is a tuning fork tuned to the note A when sounded by a piano any sting tuned to that same tone will pick up the vibration and resonate. The crystals work in the same way.
Our organs have vibrations and by waring a crystal of a similar vibration we can strengthen that resonation and thus strengthen the organ. Equaly the different parts of the brain resonate and vibrate at different frequenceys and thus different crystals affect the resonations. That is the basic quantum sicence behind all things and as such that is how crystals work. As to the magical use of these crystals I am as yet unsure but then magic is not a tangable force so it is very difficult to proove or disproove. I gather that it also is a matter of vibrations again and so we must pick out a crystal that vibrates on a fequence similar to that of the magic we wish to recrate. The crystals can store energy as is comamly found in lazers and silicon. Pure grade stones are manufactured for these purposes and act as semi-conductors for the workings of electrical devises. You PC is packed full of silicon chips which are low grade crystals. There for if low grade crystals can be used to store and transmit energy the pure forms can also. Apply this to magic and the princaple is pritty much the same. Magic is an energy and so the crystal can store, transmit and, if vibrating on a similar level, ampilfy the magic we wish to recreate.

Well there is the science I have on the stones for you and if you want to know more please ask I'll do my best to find out anything I don't already know about the subject. Thanks for the input I had planned this to be a kind of discusion so all views are welcome for debate.

[Bethra]

I'm going to do a few more of the crystals tonight since I've wrestled the keyboard off my significant other for a few moments.

Lapis Lazuli.
The beautiful star flecked blue of the Night Stone is good for the nocturnal. Whilst strengthening the thyroid and skeletal system it brings vitality and general relaxation to the mind and body. A powerful augmenter of psychic abilities and communicator with the higher self, inspiring greater creative expression and illumination.
This stone has strong links to the Egyptians. Lapis translates as "bluestone" and is a powerfull healer to be used carefully. Those drawn naturally to the stone may develope sensitivity through time or rather heighten what is ready there. Lapis over the centuries has been used to cure depression, blood disorders and skin problems amongst other illnesses. Creating a union between the spiritual and material realms it can be useful in meditations but may bring confusion to the overworked.

Lepidolite.
Like Kunzie this is also the junkies friend. Its high lithium content is an excellent balancer, allowing a gentle withdrawal from compulsive behaviour. It aids the strengthening of muscles in the heart and blood flow, whilst giving expression to your innate inner light and joy.

Picture here of Lepidolite and Lapis Lazuli

[Bethra]

Malachite.
The green stripes are a clear indication of this mineral's healing power. It aids the functions of the pancreas and spleen, tissue regeneration, circulatory system and assists in a good nights sleep. An excellent balancer emotionaly and physically whilst nurturing visualisation.
Historicaly it was considered a valuable talisman for children, as it would protect the wearer from falls and warn them of impending danger by breaking into several pieces. This stone is calming, soothing and prmotes an inner peace. A good anti depressant and an excellent meditation and dream tool. It cleanses and ampilfies the mood.

Meteorite.
This extraterrestrial alien is literally from outerspace. There is no positive benefits in healing for this burnt stone, although it is claimed by some that it permits the warer to connect with energies from other planets and thus expand the metaphysical awareness.

Moldavite.
The deep green of this Friendly Foreigner indicates a powerful healing stone. It is also a meteorite but in its 15 million years on earth it has picked up a lot of good healing vibrations. A good balancer of the mind and body, it is a gentle assistant to meditation, aligning you with your higher self. A general, if soft, all round tonic for the body and spirit.

Moonstone.
Like Chrysocolla this is a very feminine stone. It brings ease to period pains and kidney disorders, but on a much more fruitful scale with its emphasis on fertility and child bearing. A good emotional balancer it has been described as the Mother Earth stone. A good solid friend inspiring flexibility, nurturing and wisdom, whilst keeping the emotions in balance.
The Moonstone leads towards the requirement to start afresh, this gemstone can help towards clarity of a situation and less confusion between the realms of reality. A symbol of hope and held sacred by lovers, this stone can also reduce fevers, restore health and attract friendship. Naturally the powers of this gem stone are said to wax and wain with the moon.
Historicaly it was believed that if this stone was placed in the mouth when the moon was full it would help find out what lay in store for lovers in their future.

Pictures here of Meteorite, Moldavite, Moonstone and Malachite

[Bethra]

Obsidian.
Black Velvet is the name for this lovely stone. Its subtle male energies attract the spiritual adventures. It is good for girding the loins by benefically influencing the stomach and intestines. It keeps energy well grounded, clears subconsious blocks and brings an experience and understanding of silence, detachment, wisdom and love. A powerful healer for those it recognises, not to be used unconsciously.

Onyx.
A variably coloured chalcedony, this stone is good for balancing male and female polarities. Strengthens bone marrow and relieves stress by enhancing balance and self control whilst aiding detachment and insipiring serenity.

Opal.
The Rainbow Stone, its irridescent flashes stimulate the pineal and pituitary glands. It aids balance eyesight and enhances intuition, but its principal benefit is to induce in you a conscious connection with your higher self inspiring self esteem and contentment.

Pictures here of Onyx, Opal and Obsidian

[Bethra]

I have just remembered something I should add to my responce regarding proof of weather crystals work. I gather there is a kind of compertition that is on going with quite a hefty pot of cash as a prize for anyone who can provide proof that homiopathic and other such "New Age" healing works. I wonder if anyone knows if they have included Crystal Healing in this or if it was considered too far out to be a runner. Well that's all realy it was just a thought I had and I wondered if anyone else knew about it. Let me know if you have.

[Bethra]

I have a few more stones and pictures for you. Firstly

Peridot.
The Lets Go stone. A good anti toxin gem, cleaning most organs and glands, a good overall tonic for the body and mind, it reduces stress, accelerates personal growth, stimulates the mind and opens new doors of opportunity and abundance whilst banishing the negative energies.

[Bethra]

Pyrite.
This one gives off sparks in more ways than one. Known by most as Fools Gold this stone aids digestion and improves the circulation. It influences a more positive outlook on life, giving mental and emotional enhancement whilst strengthening the will. It also inspires leadership, helping you to work harmoniously and practically with disparate people. It holds a connection deep within the earth which can help with grounding and reconnection with the mother energies. Used in both divination and healing as a vessel for spiritual growth and development.

[Bethra]

Rhodochrosite.
The Brave Stone, its red, pink colour helps to blend courage, passion and willpower, giving the fortitude to overcome emotional trauma and mental breakdown. It aids the spleen, kidneys, heart and blood circulation, whilst enhancing memory and intellectual strength. It helps you accept and find courage within yourself and helps you to deal with the negatives in life.

[Bethra]

Rhodonite.
The complementary stone to Rhodochrosite but dealing on a much more cerebral level by improving memory, calming the mind and reducing stress. By giving confidence and self esteem, like its sister stone it helps you to understand and balance the pressures of modern living.

Ruby.
The Servant of the Servants. Traditionally this lovely red stone is used to preserve the body and improve mental health. It is an emblem of affection, passion, power and majesty. Removing obstacles and promoting tranquility, strengthening immunity and a superb tonic to body and spirit. Very much a heart stone it encourages integrity, selfless service and spiritual devotion. The stone for the perfectionist as it can help overcome frustration and failure. Over the centuries it has been used to stimulate the intuitive and promote care for others. Ruby is said to help bleeding and sadness. Seen as a symbol of friendship and to forewarn of trouble in love or relationships, it is also said to ward off evil and increase the powers of the mind.

The image is of Rhodonite and Ruby

[Bethra]

Sapphire.
The Loyalty Stone helps the heart and the stomach whilst stimulating the pituitary glands, thus the entire glandular system. Activates psychic abilities, aiding a strong connection with the higher self by balancing emotional influences giving clarity and inspiration, enhancing will power and faith in judgment. It is a peaceful stone that harmonizes. It is considered to be spiritual and associated with romance. It is known to clarify confusion and aid eye disorders. Magically it was often used as a protection from enchantment.

Selanite.
The Rejuvenator. Helps with loss of fertility and sex drive, can enhance the elasticity of the skin, gaining a more youthful appearance and assisting regeneration of tissue. Relieves stress and enhances will power.

And this image is of Selanite and Sapphire :).

[Bethra]

Silver.
The New Beginning Ore. This legendary metals many qualities can bring about a break for the kind of individual who hordes old mental problems and traumas by strengthening faith in your higher self and giving the desire to change. A good emotional balladeer and speech improper, this gray metal has value beyond it's beauty.

Sodalite.
Clarity and truth are brought by the alleviation of fear. Calms and clears the mind. By strengthening the metabolism and lymphatic system. It balances the mind and body, enhancing communication and insight. Like Lapis, the higher self benefits, enabling creative expression to flower. It encourages objectivity and new perspectives, aids sleep and prolongs physical endurance. This stone helps you to lighten up.

Sugalite.
The Heart Stone gives strength to aid physical healing and purification of all body systems, enhancing the pituitary, pineal and adrenal gland functions. A good brain balance, it enhances the personal will, giving you the heart to deal with the difficulties of life. With bravery and fortitude it has a strong protective influence.

Tigers Eye.
This popular quartz is beneficial to the entire digestive system and like Sugalite inspires you to be brave, but also helps to soften the bloody mindedness the over brave can suffer. A very grounding and balancing friend to the the user, giving clearer perception and insight. It is considered a stone of change and transformation and is said to reverse feelings of doubt and increase the self esteem. It is also thought to aid the eyesight and prevent eye diseases along with averting the evil eye. It balances the ying and yang.

Tiger's-Eye, Silver, Sodalite and Sugalite.

[Bethra]

Topaz.
The Abundant One is the antidote to the modern life. This lovely stone detoxifies the body and inspires an abundance of health by giving powerful assistance to tissue regeneration and strengthening almost every organ and gland. Soothing, peaceful and tranquilizing, it gives a creativity and self expression that will cooperate with your higher self. Topaz brings health and loyalty as it cleanses and aids sleep. It can aid in meditation by calming negativity. It is also known to help with the bladder lungs and bronchial problems.

[Bethra]

Tourmaline.
The Aquarian is the stone for those who wish to be connected to New Age consciousness, sensitivity and comprehension by dispelling fear and negativity. A powerful healer of mental disorders it assists the troubled to find rest and subtlety by strengthening the will to cope with changes and new challenges.

[Bethra]

Turquoise.
The Ecologically Friendly stone. This profound master healer helps in the absorption of all nutrients, strengthening the entire anatomy and aiding tissue regeneration. A powerful protector against all environmental pollutants, in particular background radiation. Enhances creative expression, peace of mind, emotional balance and communication. It encourages affinity with others and true purpose. Is also thought to aid rheumatism and arthritis. Turquoise is said to darken or lighten to indicate a change in the persons health. This gemstones is greatly affected by alterations in temperature and humidity and also responds to skin secretions like sebum and perspiration.

[Bethra]

Variscite.
The Generator is believed to affect DNA in stimulating or enhancing positive growth within unborn children by enhancing emotions in all forms for generations to come. Calming, soothing and a balancer of body and mind, giving emotional stability and self esteem.

Zircon.
The Prudent One. This many coloured stone calms the emotions, providing protection against insomnia and depression. It makes one more pleasant and wise by strengthening the mind, raising self esteem by balancing the pituitary and pineal glands, giving personality more symmetry, helping you to manifest your higher self.

Well that's the lot that I have information on. Some I have used some I haven't but on the whole I think there is a stone in there for every need. I'm going to do a different thread about use of crystals in healing and about the care of your crystals. I will put a link on that page for this page once I do it.

Variscite and Zircon

[Storm]

Wow. That's a lot of info to go through! Great thread. I will read a little here and there so keep bumping. Or I will:).
Storm

[Bethra]

Ok big appologese for not getting round to finishing this off. My computer broke down last week and I only got the new parts yesterday. I have nothing typed up now since the hard drive had to be formatted so you are all going to have to wait a little while untill I get my typeing up done again. Yes I know I should have backed up but I didn't manage to get everything on to disk as I only had a few to spare and the rest of the stuff I didn't have on old fasioned paper :) so they had to go onto disk first. I will try to get some of this typed up ready so I can put a bit more up tomorrow night maybe but I will have to wrestle the other half away from his nice new puter to do this so please don't hold your breath anyone. :).

Thanks for the bump in my absence Strom

[Rainx]

Bethra - I've heard that bloodstone is a good gemstone for a healthy pregnancy. I'm also thinking of carrying rose quartz, amethyst, and citrine. What do you think? Do you know of other stones for this purpose?

[Storm]

bumpy here

[salamander]

I would like to inform you all that I have very good results from my crystal.

My Wife has a tumor in her knee and after I use my crystal around the knee. She can feel the healing effects. This is not a cure but I works.

Any prayers would be helpful.

I will continue to use my crystal to aim in hear discomfort.

[Bethra]

Sorry, sorry, sorry. I've been away so long I'm sorry but things have plotted against me and I had to move house and just so much stuff has happened I couldn't look in untill today. Hope you all forgive me I'm back now. Anyone who has any more questions please feel free to ask I'll try and get the answers to you.
Thank you for opening a forum on this topic I'm most impressed.

[Raven7]

at some point I'll get to reading this whole thread seeing how I'm a big crystal fan and user! If I have any info to add I'd be more than happy to :)

[Raven7]

Sorry to butt in here, warning with Kyanite...its very slivery, tiny pcs of it that can and do tend to break off are almost like very small shards of glass (I wont let my kids handle it at all)...Just wanted to share that :)

Rave

[Michie]

I've just started reading this thread, but I'm finding it very interesting. Thank you for all the hard work and even the pictures of the stones to help me out. Just giving this a bump! :)

[greenview]

Have you used or been incontact with the Gaia stone? And do you have any thoughts on shells? I ask because i was reading something about different uses or particular outcomes of using or wearing of certain shells. loved the thread by the way. Im always interested in crystals. They dont seem to do the traditional calling to me but i always get great vibration while using them to meditate or heal.

[Bethra]

I have had no experiance with shells though I do find them an attraction as the do seam to represent the bounty of the Goddess. The Cornacopia if nothing else is a vision of bounty in it's extream. I have no personal experiance with the Gaia stone as persay. Though a friend who has been useing stones and crystals for a number of years has had some wonderfull results. I know what you mean about not finding the crystals to be a calling, for me it has always been very similar. I unertook the thread simply because there was nothing like it at the time and I had so much information and some experiance in their use that I thought it might be nice to share it with everyone here. After all what is the point in knowladge if we don't use it or pass it on? Glad you enjoyed the thread and I will see what I can find out about the use of shells. I'm sure I have something about it someplace.

[Amythest]

I just ordered a book called, "Crystal Awareness" I was wondering if anyone has read it and if so, what they thought about it.

[Bethra]

Not one I have read but let me know anything I've missed out in all of this please feel free to add anything you find to this thread that isn't in it. This thing has been alive for a while now and every now and then I come back and find it can answer so many questions to I unearth it from the arcives once again :)

Best way to keep it handy copy the lot and read it latter

[CzechWoods]

thanks :fpraise: bertha for your wonderful contribuitions

as for shells: i have info on capiz unio, haliotes (midae and australis), jacobeaus
going to post some later in a separate threat.

have not heard off gaia stones, what are these ?
are they the holey stones maybe ? tjhose i have heard from. lol

[Shatril]

BEthra, Do you work some place that sells these gems, or are they yours? I collect a lot of precious and semi-precious stones, but your collections seems to be quite extensive. Do you use them all, and if so, for what?

[treefae]

love your thread thanks!!!

[Bethra]

Ok everyone I've done a good old tidy up of this thread and attatched the pictures of the stones to the posts about them finaly. I don't have all the images for all the stones so if anyone has images of the stones I'm missing please can you give me links to those images here thank you. :D

I'll upload the pictures to the posts they belong to as and when they come in. I recon Cz is going to be able to help here also anything I have missed out on I'd like to see it added in here with pictures if possible. Lets see if we can build a really good crystals dirrectory here at MW. :D

[CzechWoods]

Ok everyone I've done a good old tidy up of this thread and attatched the pictures of the stones to the posts about them finaly. I don't have all the images for all the stones so if anyone has images of the stones I'm missing please can you give me links to those images here thank you. :D

I'll upload the pictures to the posts they belong to as and when they come in. I recon Cz is going to be able to help here also anything I have missed out on I'd like to see it added in here with pictures if possible. Lets see if we can build a really good crystals dirrectory here at MW. :D

sounds like i have some work to do, eh? :dancy:

[Bethra]

sounds like i have some work to do, eh? :dancy:

Yep I recon you do ;) Have a look through here and see whats missing and help me build this up. Not just you CzechWoods but anyone here. If you have other uses for stones that are already posted here I'd like to hear about them also. Lets work on building a MW Crystal Guide :spinnysmi

[Saleheim]

have not heard off gaia stones, what are these ?
are they the holey stones maybe ? tjhose i have heard from. lol

Never heard of them before myself either. Found this on the internet:

Gaia Stone
Gaia Stone is green obsidian from volcanish ash of the eruption of Mt. St. Helen's, and carries strong Earth energy, even the "soul of the Earth." Gaia Stone enhances Goddess connection, connection with Earth and Earth devas. It also brings prosperity. Gaia Stone is especially good for self-healing emotional wounds and past traumas. Gaia Stone is primarily associated with the heart chakra, but can also be used to harmonize all the chakras.

http://www.crystalstargazer.com/Pictures/GaiaStone1.0.JPG

[Bethra]

Never heard of them before myself either. Found this on the internet:

Gaia Stone
Gaia Stone is green obsidian from volcanish ash of the eruption of Mt. St. Helen's, and carries strong Earth energy, even the "soul of the Earth." Gaia Stone enhances Goddess connection, connection with Earth and Earth devas. It also brings prosperity. Gaia Stone is especially good for self-healing emotional wounds and past traumas. Gaia Stone is primarily associated with the heart chakra, but can also be used to harmonize all the chakras.

http://www.crystalstargazer.com/Pictures/GaiaStone1.0.JPG


Oh thank you for this, thats just what I was meaning by everyone doing a bit of work on this to help make it a good fully inclusive thread.
Interesting stuff I must say I will fit it in in alphabetical order on the list if you don't mind. :spinnysmi

[Saleheim]

Oh thank you for this, thats just what I was meaning by everyone doing a bit of work on this to help make it a good fully inclusive thread.
Interesting stuff I must say I will fit it in in alphabetical order on the list if you don't mind. :spinnysmi

Glad I could help. It's what I like about this forum, people helping each other.

[Bethra]

Well I've worked on finishing this thread and putting pictures to go with each stone. Other than that I don't know what I'm missing from my lists so if anyone knows of a stones that I haven't included please feel free to add it to here.

[CzechWoods]

Well I've worked on finishing this thread and putting pictures to go with each stone. Other than that I don't know what I'm missing from my lists so if anyone knows of a stones that I haven't included please feel free to add it to here.

Bethra,

could you, or anyone else with more time at hand than I (and a faster internet connection or a flat rate - both of which i dont have)
please make a list of all stones presented in this thread including post nr where they have been discussed (link) so I can add picture material from my vast collection?

[Bethra]

Bethra,

could you, or anyone else with more time at hand than I (and a faster internet connection or a flat rate - both of which i dont have)
please make a list of all stones presented in this thread including post nr where they have been discussed (link) so I can add picture material from my vast collection?

Clear Quartz_________ Rose Quartz
Smoky Quartz________ Rutilated Quartz
Amethyst ___________ Citrine
Ametrine____________ Argate
Alexandrite__________ Amazonite
Amber______________ Aquamarine
Aventurine___________ Azurite
Bloodstone___________ Blue Lace Agate
Calcite______________ Carnelian
Celestite_____________ Chrysocolla
Chrysoprase_________ Copper
Diamond____________ Dioptase
Emerald_____________ Fluorite
Gaia Stone___________ Garnet
Gold________________ Hematite
Herkimer Diamond_____ Jade
Jasper _______________ Jet
Kunzite______________ Kyanite
Lapis Lazuli __________ Lepidolite
Malachite ____________ Meteorite
Moldavite____________ Moonstone
Obsidian ____________ Onyx
Opal________________ Peridot
Pyrite_______________ Rhodochrosite
Rhodonite___________ Ruby
Sapphire____________ Selanite
Silver______________ Sodalite
Sugalite_____________ Tigers Eye
Topaz ______________ Tourmaline
Turquoise___________ Variscite
Zircon

Thats all the crystals I have in this list all now have pictures, so if there is any missing please let me know so that I can add it to my list. Also we have no imformation about shells though that was comented on in the thread. Cz you said you knew about some use of shells maybe we could add them here also.

[CzechWoods]

Clear Quartz_________ Rose Quartz
Smoky Quartz________ Rutilated Quartz
Amethyst ___________ Citrine
Ametrine____________ Argate
Alexandrite__________ Amazonite
Amber______________ Aquamarine
Aventurine___________ Azurite
Bloodstone___________ Blue Lace Agate
Calcite______________ Carnelian
Celestite_____________ Chrysocolla
Chrysoprase_________ Copper
Diamond____________ Dioptase
Emerald_____________ Fluorite
Gaia Stone___________ Garnet
Gold________________ Hematite
Herkimer Diamond_____ Jade
Jasper _______________ Jet
Kunzite______________ Kyanite
Lapis Lazuli __________ Lepidolite
Malachite ____________ Meteorite
Moldavite____________ Moonstone
Obsidian ____________ Onyx
Opal________________ Peridot
Pyrite_______________ Rhodochrosite
Rhodonite___________ Ruby
Sapphire____________ Selanite
Silver______________ Sodalite
Sugalite_____________ Tigers Eye
Topaz ______________ Tourmaline
Turquoise___________ Variscite
Zircon

Thats all the crystals I have in this list all now have pictures, so if there is any missing please let me know so that I can add it to my list. Also we have no imformation about shells though that was comented on in the thread. Cz you said you knew about some use of shells maybe we could add them here also.

Ok, did i get it right, you have pictures for all of the above ?

As for shells, promising to type up the info I have at hand and than bring it online asap.

Curerntly I am in a bit of a rush, updating my stone web-site (I just relaized few days back that the 60 pages about stones are fine, but missing like the real interesting stuff - so i am updating that all now

plus I have promised someone a gem stone article, so i must write that one first

but i wont forget you :) :adidas:

[Bethra]

Yes I have pictures for all of the list now so that bit of the work is done. :D

Don't rush to get the work done honey take all the time you like. Your own web site is important you must have that working fully for us to gaze on the wonderous beauty of your stones :D

Look forward to reading what you have on shells this was something asked about in this thread a while back which I thought was interesting at the time so I'd love to find out a bit more about it. If I can help with the typing up if you can give me websites to work from I'd be most happy to help you if I can. Look forward to our joint work together man you are the best :D

[Saleheim]

@ Bethra, so if I find info on the internet about a stone or crystal that is not in the list it's ok to post it here with a picture? If so, I am glad to be of help.

[Bethra]

@ Bethra, so if I find info on the internet about a stone or crystal that is not in the list it's ok to post it here with a picture? If so, I am glad to be of help.

yes yes please do anything that you find thats not on the list just add it :D

[CzechWoods]

yes yes please do anything that you find thats not on the list just add it :D

how about if i posted links to my related web-sites ?

maybe I will also post my pics to the stone list you have made ....

i noticed the citrine pic being the burnt amethyst zittrine, so i will post natural citrine anyway

[CzechWoods]

Bethra, once you get back or any time you have a minute, i have a quick crystal question
My grandfather has prostate cancer and i want to make an elixer that i can put a few drops of in his drink to aid in his healing. What would be the best crystal for healing of that sort? Just a general quartz for immunity and inner healing?
Thanks!

I would try ruby-zoisite, smokey quartz point, black tourmaline, ruby and shiva lingam in combination - elexirs of all stones to drink, and teh stones to be in bed/pouch during day

[CzechWoods]

Bethra - I've heard that bloodstone is a good gemstone for a healthy pregnancy. I'm also thinking of carrying rose quartz, amethyst, and citrine. What do you think? Do you know of other stones for this purpose?

purple jade
agate

[Saleheim]

yes yes please do anything that you find thats not on the list just add it :D

OK, here goes. Must say that this is info I found on the internet and not my own. Hope that that's ok. Would be great if people with personal experiences could add info I think:

Apatite

Apatite is a stone that mystically can stimulate the thoughts and ideas. It is said to increase intellect, imagination, and intuitive awareness. As a meditation or awareness tool It is said to help you maintain focus, learn, concentrate effectively, think clearly, and communicate better. Apatite can be used to enhance the energies of other crystals and stones. Having apatite near you can bring harmony on all levels, and brings inner peace. Apatie is reputed in mystical lore to physically apatite assist with nail problems, allergies, arthritis, bones, muscles, nervous system. Apatite is primarily related to the throat chakra.
• Detoxes suffering from the thymus Chakra and emotional body "not my pain but the world's pain," helps those who feel the Earth's emotions in their bodies
• Releases the idea of deserving to suffer, releases grief for oneself and the state of the world
• Helps letting go of pain to accept peace and joy, to appreciate the beauty of the Earth
• Helps the immune system

http://www.beavton.k12.or.us/greenway/leahy/00-01/rocks/apatite.jpg

This one is blue-green, I also have two of those. Very beautiful and colourfull they are. There are also yellow ones and maybe even some other colours.

[~*Ginger*~]

_handclapp _handclapp _handclapp
What an absolutely wonderful collection of crystal knowledge!
Thank you all for sharing with us.

[Teresa]

Do you have anything on Unakite and Sodalite ?

[Teresa]

:bumpsmili Looking for infos about healing and what areas of the body they may be good for if they help any.I have recently started making jewelry and selling it and some of my customers ask about any beneficial effects they may get from wearing certain stones.You people have been my source of info! A HUGE THANK YOU!!! I Use :Amber,Adventurine,Hematite,Jade,Jet,Obsidian,Tigerseye,Turquoise,Amethyst,Jasper( Red ,Green,Pink)I have made some pieces with Unakite and Sodalite but have not seen any info on them.

[CzechWoods]

just poked you the info. thanks for your siggie

:excuseme: *blushes*

[Teresa]

just poked you the info. thanks for your siggie

:excuseme: *blushes*
Thanks for the info and that explains why I fell in love with the Unakite too!

[Teresa]

bump

[CzechWoods]

for this valuable bump
up goes my thumb !

[Pesha]

Ok, a rock that had two layers so to speak. You will have to see this in your mind because it was part of the lost collection:

Black rock, worn smooth from the sea. With what looked ;ike some kind of whitish yellow layer. Possibly crysralline. Black part had worm holes, so it had been in the sea along time. I called it gthe Roast Rock, becasue it reminded me of a piece of roast meat with fat on it. Again sorry I c anot give a pic.

BB
DS.

[Stormwolf]

I adore crystals and often add them to the wands and staffs I make. Your info on them is really detailed. Thanku!

As many folk on this thread have mentioned Chakra may I ask if anyone has come across Chakra wands and staffs as I sell quite a few to healers?
I havent come across any other handcafters making them.:boing:

[CzechWoods]

post pictures pls

[Sage]

Great thread!
Sage