Giving Stones Away

[SylverStar]

I give my stones away quite often. Mostly Rose Quartz but others too. I don't buy stones often though. :lol: I was just wondering how many of you out there give your stones away and if you charge them or not first.

[Mithrea]

I've been known to just hand people stones in the street if they look like they need it :lol: The stone I usually give away is citrine. It's probably my favorite stone and since it's a cleansing stone, that means it's low maintenance and I figure everyone needs at least one ;)

I also like to give moonstones as thankyou gifts and I always find that people are really receptive and appreciative to getting stones, no matter what their spiritual interests are :)

I also like getting stones as gifts :lol: Last year, a friend send me a GIANT package (2 packages really) full of stones because she got frustrated with me for never having what she thought I needed. That was probably my most favorite gift ever. :)

[Xander67]

I had a chunk of quartz I carried it everywhere, and one day while gazeing at it, (at the bus station) a man asked me if he could hold it, just the look in his eyes, as he looked at it, it was almost as if it made him happy looking at it, then he looked at me and told me I was very lucky to have found this crystal, there is something about it...

I gave it to him. I told him that if he could sense that in it, then perhaps it was time to pass it on ...

[Mistiblue]

I had a chunk of quartz I carried it everywhere, and one day while gazeing at it, (at the bus station) a man asked me if he could hold it, just the look in his eyes, as he looked at it, it was almost as if it made him happy looking at it, then he looked at me and told me I was very lucky to have found this crystal, there is something about it...

I gave it to him. I told him that if he could sense that in it, then perhaps it was time to pass it on ...

What a wonderful experiance that must have been. :)

I give crystals away all the time. My sister and I give various ones to each other and I have given them to friends. I don't charge them first, but I do clense them. I let the recipient charge them with their own energy.:)

[~*Ginger*~]

Oh yes!
Of course at the time I knew nothing about cleasing a charging a stone...

i've given stones to alot of different people, and what really tickles me is that 3 of them were given their birthstone and never had had a birthstone...

And it feels good to pass on a simple little stone!
Feels good to me and feels good to them... :)

[Witchy Cowgirl]

Like SylverStar, I don't buy stones often. The "Witch" store that I go to gives gifts stones when you purchase something and that is usually where my stones come from. They ususally don't hang around long before I give them away. The only stones that are sure to hang around here with me are stones that are given to me.



I also like getting stones as gifts :lol: Last year, a friend send me a GIANT package (2 packages really) full of stones because she got frustrated with me for never having what she thought I needed. That was probably my most favorite gift ever. :)

Mith, I think I know who the friend is! :uhhuhuh:

[Xander67]

awww :)

[Mithrea]

Mith, I think I know who the friend is! :uhhuhuh:

I think you do! :D

[Pesha]

Nope, once i have tuned a stone or crystal to my vibrations, that is it. I find other sources to give as gifts.

BB
D'S...also known as...

[Oscen Occultus]

*watches to see if Mith's house sinks from all the stones* ;)

[minx]

I voted "yes" because I incorporate stones and shells, among other things in the little amulets I make, and sometimes I will put a tiny crystal in a bottle of perfume I make, if it is to be a gift. Same with herbal remedies or creams/lotions. People are often surprised to find a stone or shell of some sort in the bottom of a pot of eczema cream, or whatever, and a crystal in a bottle of bath oil is always a nice finishing touch, methinks... :lol:

[Semele]

While I am not a huge stone person, my son is and he is always giving stones to me and everyone else he knows. He says, "Hold it..you will like it." He finds them everywhere from the ground outside to stores that carry them. Even Wal-mart craft section gets him to grabbing for stones. I have to watch him though because he tries to give them to Trinity and they are a tad too small for her just yet.

[SylverStar]

Semele that's great. I have given stones away since I was little. I use to go rock hunting in some caves we had behind our apartment when I was four.

[VelvetBlade]

*watches to see if Mith's house sinks from all the stones* ;)

hehehehehehe...

I, too, love stones. I dont have the chance to get them often, but when we walk the beach we find stones and sea glass that catch our eyes. I have a goldfish bowl full of sea glass now, that sits on my altar.
I do find the most precious stones, to me, are the ones that are given to me...

~AW

[Rae ShadowWolf]

To me gifts don't have to be of monetary value. So, yes I will give stones away.

[)O( ~ Khara~ )O(]

I love giving stones away. I send them to friends. I always include a stone with every gift I wrap. Sometimes I give from my personal collection and sometimes I will go and buy what I feel the person needs. I have learned it is especially hard for some people to find stones in "northern" states! :lol: I think I know who Mith is talking about as well.

My personal favorite stone to give away is moonstone. It is such a wonderfully conductive stone. It is a "Happy" stone which even those who wouldn't know the path if they were drug down it can recognize and feel the energy!

I will on a whim send stones from my altar if I feel they are necessary to another. I always make sure my stones are cleansed and charged before I send them. The trip through what can be so much negativity, I feel requires it!

Stones...... are the gift that keeps on giving!

[SylverStar]

Oh another good question. If you do give stones away are they from your personal collection? Mine always are.

[Mistiblue]

Oh another good question. If you do give stones away are they from your personal collection? Mine always are.

I'd say about 90 percent of the time I give stones away from my own collection. The other times is if someone wants something specific and I don't have it, I'll do my best to find it for them and send it on.

[BellaWild]

I'm very attached to all of my crystals and stones (and there aren't very many)...but I have given a couple away to friends and family that needed them more than I. :)

[Jenne]

I have given some away, and have had some given to me. I rarely buy them, but I love them. I always tell myself to buy more. Especially the tumbled ones at Michael's because they are so cheap.

My fave has to be rose quartz, and it's the one I use in my rits most often too. Though I have a moonstone ring I'm quite fond of that I bought in Mexico two years ago as well.

I really love minx's idea of adding a stone or shell to the bottom of a pot of homemade salve/bath salts/oils for gifts. I'm making some for the Yule/Christmas season, and that sounds like a fabu idear!

[Twig]

into Spirit bags they go. I incorperate thm into the staffs I make. If a person has the need, they get one.

BUT! I belive the "bigger" stones go where they want, when they want. :wtf: "Now he thinks the rocks themselves are alive?" Damn right I do! Do you think the Earth is alive me friend?

Then it is but a small leap of faith !

Peace,
Twig
:elf:

[SylverStar]

Twig I always when I give my stones away it's like the stones themselves say hey you should give me to so and so. Usaully the stones choice not mine.
Also when I lose them I know that I know longer need it and it will go where it is needed.

[OakFire]

Most of the time I do not give away my stones. Unless I know someone who needs them, like friend or family.

[Apocalypse Bunny]

I've given stones away lots of times.

One friend of mine...a decidedly non-pagan friend...was going through a rough patch. I gave her 3 stones that I knew would make her feel better. She was so pleased with them that she made a small pouch for them and still carries "her rocks" around with her everywhere. She's even taken to giving stones to others. She'll call me and ask me what kind of "rock" she should give to so-and-so. :lol:

[CalliopeHellice]

I always gift people with stones, but as someone said, it's generally the stone's choice, not mine.

I finally got a Picasso Jasper (hard to get most of the time), and it kept yelling at me to give it to my boyfriend (who is a cartoonist going through "writers block"). So I did. I don't think it's helping--but he's not carrying it with him--LOL. It just sits on a table in his living room.

I've given away LOTS of stones through the years.

[moonchild]

i gave a girl i work with a chunk of hematite when she was complaining of a headache. i reached into the box i had in the car (note: i don't usually have the box o' stones with me, that morning i felt compelled to grab it on my way to work) and handed her the hematite. i told her to put her frusterations into the stone. within 5 minutes she had no headache and i let her have the stone. i've had that stone for 10 yrs. i kinda miss it tho. :eyebro:

[ChandaM]

I have always believed in giving stones and gems to others. There are times when I will find a stone and know that it needs to come home with me but it doens't belong to me (which means I know I will have to give it away). I find great joy in knowing someone else will benefit from my willingness to give. I have been called upon to give a stone or gem that I was found of. I miss them too! =)

[zakzekezedd]

I buy stones and crystals on impulse, and give them away on impulse..it just seems the logical thing to do (both buying and giving). Sometimes people look at me like I'm a bit crazy, but then I have others who are very grateful.
Amazingly enough, evey time I have made a gift of a stone or crystal to someone, that person has experienced tremendously good luck within the next 36 to 48 hours. Not quite sure of what to make of that.

[Aidron]

I have given quite a bit of things over the years (sachets/herbal mixtures, stones, homemade incense, the list is endless). I always first cleanse the object and if it is being given for a specific purpose, empower it for that purpose. If not, I merely do a simple and generalistic cleansing of the object to banish all negative and unwanted energies from it (this is most often what I do for other pagans who wish to empower the stone or object themselves).

I have a huge 40 lbs. quartzy crystal, given to me by my mother, that we now share as she has taken up an interest in the craft. Often I will break a small shard of it off and give it away, as its energy vibration is incredibly strong. Usually I save that for really tough times, when someone's life really needs the extra oomph, per se.

Homemade gifts, or stones, etc. are the best gifts in my personal opinion. I love giving them and I love recieving them. I think the old adage is true: "Give a witch a stone and she will treasure it for a lifetime, give anyone else a stone and they will see how much they can pawn it for."

[jennymac]

I give my stones away quite often. Mostly Rose Quartz but others too. I don't buy stones often though. :lol: I was just wondering how many of you out there give your stones away and if you charge them or not first.

I didn't vote because I don't have any stones yet.I'm new to the path and the closest place to get stones that I know of is 6 hours away!!maybe this winter when I go there i'll invest in some!(the ones that don't cost too much that is).But if I had some and I sensed someone needed a certain one I would definately give it away!!!

[Citana]

i like to give stones as gifts, but i dont have many at all to give, and i don't buy them often (or at all) most all my stones were gifts, and i have collected and cherished them all. There are some that i would love to have, and have been looking for "the right one". i have a tendency to not spend any money on myself unless "forced" to by family and friends. that's usually when they say, do you want it? then get it. You need it and deserve it. it's usually that last bit that gets me, but i usually ponder a lot about buying anything for myself if i actually NEED it or not. bad habit.

i do buy things for others without half a thought though, and so have given many stones as gifts, but they really have not gone through my energy much at all.

[lunawolfespryte]

the man i was married to had a job as a security guard at one point, and one of his assignments was to walk the grounds of the yearly gem and mineral fair, behind the booths and keep an eye out for people trying to sneak in, etc. he did that for a couple of weeks, and would come home with lovely stones that he found, having been dropped or overlooked... some were polished, a lot were raw, and there were a lot of nice cut ones too. they accumulated, and i knew not what to do with them for the longest time; i didn't feel right keeping them, as my own, or giving them to people. i kept them in a sectioned, felt-lined tray out of sight for a while, and then when i heard word of the Fall Fest coming to the park, i bathed/cleansed them each in a bowl of water/salt (but didn't charge them), wrapped them in a square of soft fabric and took them with me the day of, tied to my skirt-waist. a friend went with me that year, and after we all did Circle and ran around in the spiral, she and i took the little bag over to a tree where she hoisted me up on her laced hands, and i set the pouch in the branches. it looked like a nest from the ground, and we figured that if it did fall to, then they would find the right person who happened upon them. we went home *drunk* with the rush and energy of Circle, the drums still in our hearts.

[FeatherGoblinglimmer]

what a nice thing to do((()))

[SylverStar]

Wow I forgot about this thread. :)

[Michie]

I have recieved a couple of stones as gifts, but haven't really given any away...besides the ones I have gotten as gifts, I don't think I have any to give.

When my husband and I were married, after the ceremony, the JP took out a stone (I'm not even sure what kind it is) that is white and in the shape of a heart, and she gave it to me. She said she'd had it in her pocket during the ceremony. I thought this was the coolest thing. I had bought my husband an (onyx?) heart sometime before we were married, and now they kind of live together. :floating: I've been thinking I'd like to get or give other heart shaped stones. Something about them I like.

I like the idea of having them as a surprise in the bottom of homemade bath salts, etc. I made candy cane bath salts for Christmas this year...maybe I can use that idea next year.

How do you cleanse or charge stones before giving them away?

[SylverStar]

I pass all my stones through each element to cleanse them. And than I concentrate on the attribute/s most beneficial for the purpose and direct that into the stone.

[Michie]

Thank you for the information, SylverStar.

Last night I realized I kind of did give a stone away...although it was a pendant, does that count? My cousin got married in October, and I had her sister's garter, as my husband caught it at her wedding. So I asked if she'd like it for her wedding, and she said yes. Before sending it to her, I took a small rose quartz pendant that my husband had and did my first spell/chant on the pendant...wishing them wonderful things in their marriage. Then we sewed the pendant on and sent it to her. I figured that way it also made it a little different than when it was her sister's, but still carried all those good marriage vibes! :)

[SylverStar]

Oh yeah that totally counts and you charged it. It's still a stone and carries those energies. Rose quartz is my favorite to give away.

[RavensEye]

I have given certain people varoius stones, such as smoly quartz, rose quartz,clear quartz and amythest. And this only if they need help that the crystal can provide. But I have not done that in soooo long cause one I do not have much money right now to afford more and either that or it would be for my daughter first.

[SylverStar]

I have tons of stones in my collection. But than again I've been collecting rocks since I was three. I still pick up rocks from riverbeds and such. Those are free. Maybe not as pretty but they are still useful. I actually have a lava rock, river rock, petrified wood, and a geode on my alter. One to symbolise each element. All but the geode I found in nature.

I've also found that craft stores tend to carry stones for pretty cheap. Most stones I've seen are under a buck.

[Michie]

Look at that, I charged it and I didn't even realize it! I just wanted to sort of put "happy and best wishes" vibes into it. I enjoyed that. :)

[Witchzee1]

Yes, I guess it's the energy in them that makes them such a special gift to give. :smile:

[SylverStar]

:)

[hastings1066ad]

I love giving away stones. a\As for whether I charge them or not, it depends on the circumstances. If I'm giving someone a particular stone for a particular reason that I'm aware of and I know they'll be receptive, I'll sometimes give a low charge to the stone, just enough to activate the natural properties and give it a "boost." If I don't know why I'm giving the stone its probably spontaneous and its probably a new stone without much of a charge so it just gets handed over as-is.
Its just sort of interesting how different spirits react to stones. My three year old niece and I have been exchanging rocks lately. It started after her mother told me that she'd been carrying this tiny pebble around in her pocket for almost six months. She hadn't lost it and she hadn't swallowed it, she just very faithfully carried it around with her. Turns out it was a tiny bit of moonstone. I have no idea where she found it. I've given her a few other stones and she takes very good care of them. I'm now the proud owner of a couple of handfuls of gravel and some really interestingly shaped rocks.
We also used to have a dog who collected rocks-- he'd pick them up in his mouth, lick them clean and then stack them near our back door. He always knew just how many he had and would periodically remove some from his pile. Sometimes he'd put them back in the yard and other times he'd drop them at people's feet and "give" them his rocks. His favorite had some beautiful yellow streaks in it.
-Hastings

[SylverStar]

Cool. I've met dogs that liked to do the same thing with rocks, and I have to admit when I was little too I gave people gravel (I mean really cool rocks). My fav. were the lava rocks when I was little.

[Lady Jade]

I always give when moved to do so. I gave a dear friend the last of my malachite and the next day got a nicer one from someone else. Givers = gifts in return if giving with an open and joyful heart. HUGS

[blueangel]

I haven't given away any stones yet but I only got into them over the past month so I would prefer to learn about them before I go giving them away. Are there any bad effects that can arise from giving away stones/gems?

[Shekinah Spirit]

I enjoy passing on gifts of stones,feathers,seashells that have come home
with me for awhile to visit,til a visitor came over and adopted one or the other.I have
stones which have no intention of leaving,we have many years together.I talk to my
stones and I know that I know they are thinking I am one strange being!!!

[fireswimmer]

I haven't given away any stones yet but I only got into them over the past month so I would prefer to learn about them before I go giving them away. Are there any bad effects that can arise from giving away stones/gems?

I do not think that anything bad comes from giving a heart felt gift. I have given and received stones and crystals. My mother has gone out and mined them periodically. She send out the ones that she mines and cuts, as well as the ones that she buys. I have a 7 year old niece that adores her "gramma rocks" and actually studies them under a magnifier lense.

I love my "mom rocks"!!!!!!!! They mean the world to me!

In addition to that when I knew my soul mate really needed some grounding my husband sent him a grounding necklace to hang in his bedroomm.

Fireswimmer

[AmberJaguar]

I never give my stones away.

I sometimes come across them in unusual ways,and because of that I see them as 'gifts from spirit' and therefore something that I probably need, for one reason or another, so I hold on to them..;)


A.J.

[storm dreamer]

some times!!!!!!!

[seeknow]

Somehow I always end up giving away Blue-laced agath and I cannot hold on to one more then a week or so for myself.

I am also often given stones by friends. I have one friend who sent me a huge box full of stones
(garnets, emeralds, crystals, jade,and about 20 others)

I don't program my stones until I will use them and after I am done I always cleanse them.

[SylverStar]

I haven't given away any stones yet but I only got into them over the past month so I would prefer to learn about them before I go giving them away. Are there any bad effects that can arise from giving away stones/gems?
I'm sure there could be bad effects for everything. A stone that's not cleansed and holds negative energy could be harmful. I've had some stones that made me sick but after a good cleansing were just fine.

[Saleheim]

I give stones away as well. I clean them before I do and charge them with crystals.

I was in group therapy for some time and when I left the group I got real fond of the others in that group. When I left I gave each of them a stone that I feel represents how I thought about them. They loved it and it made me happy to see them react to the stones they got. I'll always remember that.

[WhiteDragon]

yes I am going to give my best friend an mahogany obsidian egg next weekend when I go to her sister's house.
i always ask 1st if they want me to and then what kind of engergy they want. :)

[Ametrine]

I give them away often. Especially when people come over, my home is filled with rocks, gems and crystals, usually people find an interest or love of rocks before they leave.

[Tullip Troll]

My honey for a romantic gift gave me a love spoon plus a Shiva lingham stone. That stone is amazing. When I am feeling depressed, on days when I am bottoming out it is amazing to hold. It doesn't cheer me up it grounds me and makes me feel settled and wonderful. Like someone is holding me.

If I could draw what I feel it would show my feet growing roots into the ground and a mothering spirit (Goddess crone like) hugging me...kinda sorta..so hard to describe.

So what I am trying to say...I think everyone should have one.

MheraPai

The love spoon was cool as well

[Ametrine]

My honey for a romantice gift gave me a love spoon plus a Shiva lingham stone. That stone is amazing. When I am feeling depressed, on days when I am bottoming out it is amazing to hold. It doesn't cheer me up it grounds me and makes me feel settled and wonderful. Like someone is holding me.

If I could draw what I feel it would show my feet growing roots into the ground and a mothering spirit (Goddess crone like) hugging me...kinda sorta..so hard to describe.

So what I am trying to say...I think everyone should have one.

MheraPai

The love spoon was cool as well

lol.. once long ago, before my dh was rock educated.. He bought me a gift of Realgar (Arsenic Sulfide) He thought I would love it for the pretty red crystals.
He didn't know what it was actually. Until I asked why he chose me poison as a gift. But he has learned to be more careful and research before buying. I will never let him live it down though. =)

[Tullip Troll]

lol...

MheraPai

[Asthmorte]

um...what exactly is a 'love spoon'? maybe my mind is just in the gutter........

[Tullip Troll]

um...what exactly is a 'love spoon'? maybe my mind is just in the gutter........


The custom of carving and giving Welsh Lovespoons originated in Wales hundreds of years ago. Originally they were carved by young men and offered to the girls they loved as tokens of affection. Some of the early lovespoons can be seen on display at the Welsh Folk Museum in Cardiff. There is even one that dates back to 1667.
Over the years, as the lovespoons became more elaborate and decorative, they have become collectables. As the lovespoon became more intricate the carvers would show their skill by carving different symbols into the wood.
These symbols all had different meanings, for instance, a chain would mean a wish to be together forever, a diamond would mean wealth or good fortune, a cross would mean faith, a flower would mean affection, or a dragon for protection etc. Many sailors carved spoons as they had much free time at sea on their long voyages, they would carve such symbols as anchors or ships into the spoon.

this was cut from a website...can't remember which one.

MheraPai

[Asthmorte]

wow, thats cool. Ive never heard of that before.....maybe I should invent a lovespork...hmm....

[Tullip Troll]

wow, thats cool. Ive never heard of that before.....maybe I should invent a lovespork...hmm....

Sporks, for those who like to dig in.

MheraPai

[Holly Ariadna]

I give stones away all the time. :uhhuhuh: Most people love to get them. I know I get thrilled if I get one. :uhhuhuh: There's something special about actually getting one...

[Fairyelf]

I have never really thought about giving away stones!!
I love to recieve them since I collect them.
I would just be afraid that they would not take care of it or really see the power it holds..and just throw it..
theyre like babies to me, I want them to be taken care of

[Tsuchimaru]

I had a chunk of quartz I carried it everywhere, and one day while gazeing at it, (at the bus station) a man asked me if he could hold it, just the look in his eyes, as he looked at it, it was almost as if it made him happy looking at it, then he looked at me and told me I was very lucky to have found this crystal, there is something about it...

I gave it to him. I told him that if he could sense that in it, then perhaps it was time to pass it on ...

That's awesome. I've given a few away....:)

[Amadore]

I generally don't give away plain crystals in the form of stones since most of my friends would not know what to do with it. They'd probably put it on a shelf and forget about it. So instead, I take the crystals and put them on a necklace or I make a bracelet using beads made out of crystals. This way, my friends wear the jewelery but still get the benefits of the crystals. I cleanse and charge the jewelery before giving it to them. In the package, I also give them a little card that tells them how to cleanse and charge them themselves. Who knows if they actually follow the directions though..

[CzechWoods]

namaste all,

i used to give away my personal collection stones sometimes when i felt someone needed them badly, but mostly i would have gone t the shops and picked the right stones for them. then i would have given those stones away.

now, that i am selling stones, i sometimes give stones for free, even to people that havent bought any yet. it depends on the mood and also on the stone. I have also some give away stones for kids, whose parents dont ar cant afford to buy any, so there kids too can have the privilage of having stones.

also often, when i see handicapped people, i will give them a stone i feel could brighten their day, a piece of pyrite (cat gold) or rosequartz usually. usually everyone is happy with that.

[SylverStar]

Awesome...I usually always give from my personal collection...stones aren't very abundant here (well to buy that is). Yeah rosequartz is what I give most often...probbly why I don't have any right now..lol.

[Wolf Dancer]

I give my stones away quite often. Mostly Rose Quartz but others too. I don't buy stones often though. :lol: I was just wondering how many of you out there give your stones away and if you charge them or not first.

:hmmmmm: Intresting that I find this 'thread' tonight. I have just returned from visiting my family. I have my personal stones that have been 'gifted' to me, and a few that I have bought. My son picked out several that 'spoke' to him, so did everyone. I explained how to cleanse and charge the stones and told all to 'study' each of their stones. Now all reading about stones excited to get started 'gathering' their own personal stones for healing and strength. :acheeer:

[AugustFirst]

Can I say sometimes? If not, well then, Yes I have. If I'm trading a tarot deck I may include a stone, but not always.

[Silverfire Darkmoon]

When I have my witchy store I plan to have a largish basket of inexpensive stones, and people will be asked to close their eyes, dip a hand in, and take one when they make a purchase. That's why I love my Box Of Shiny Things - the sheer tactile pleasure when I run my hands through its contents and hear their clicking and clacking as they touch each other.

[angeltek]

sometimes I carry stones on me and often when I choose to carry them, somebody will tell me something and I know they need that stone more than I do for whatever reason, so I freely offer it. I have yet to have anybody turn one down.

[Vianne]

I keep a variety of cleansed, but not charged, stones in an abalone shell on my altar. Before a reading, I ask the querant to pick a stone that feels right to hold during the reading and take home afterward.

[Fang of Loki]

Yes.

Usually Amethyst, Garnet, Onyx, or Hematite.

[Tabatha]

Lately I've been Buying stones for people I know - with out knowing that I'm buying for someone else. It's very strange.

Its also strange but Awesome that - Well I bought a stone from a shop & it was beautiful/perfect in feel, touch, texture (I loved it) But one day I Lost it. Anyway I guess my mother had found it. So it now belongs to her. I think it is great.. Also I had picked out a feather to keep with my pendulum (The stone I think really liked the feather if that's possible) But one day I decided to take my pendulum out with me & brought the feather along too. Well I lost the feather while I was out & I thought that was neat too. It needed to be with someone else. I was sad about losing it but I've always been told that if you lose something & someone else finds it - then thats the person it was supposed to be with. I'm not completely sure if thats true- But it feels good to believe that way.

I love stones though. I guess I kinda treat them like friends. I ask them questions.... (I'm strange) I'll close my eyes & Ask which way is yes & which way is no. & what's interesting is your body will actually move (sway in a negative or possitive direction. Kinda like a pendulum) Its fun. I dont know if anyone else does this but that's ok, I dont really feel bad about it or anything. So it is good. Anyone else does this?

[SylverStar]

That's neat. I've never done that. I lose stones every once in awhile. I've always felt the same thing if you lose it will make it's way to a new home. On that note I found a beautiful polished agate a couple weeks ago. ^_^

[bookyalex]

I've given stones away once or twice (n000000b...), pretty much I was going through my crystals and thought of someone who could use it.

[pania]

yes I give my stones away as gifts at times. I have had people get so mezmerized by a certain labradorite chunk with a goge gold sheen to it.I have had to as I knew the crystal was chosing a new person to be with. I guess I couldn't compete LOL

[Astara Seague]

yes I do
but only certain stones, and not the ones I use daily..
if someone shows a intrest in one I have around I usully give it to them.. unless its one of my special stones

[pania]

aww at Xander's Post what a lovely gesture !!Good vibes

[lightdragon]

a few months ago i gave away a large piece of pyrite from brazil.

[business voodoo]

i try to give stones away as often as possible -- especially to children. as for charging them ... i have some and others, not at all.

[business voodoo]

a few months ago i gave away a large piece of pyrite from brazil.

of course, i'm curious if you charged it or if you care to share why you gave the pyrite to who you did ... what provoked you to give pyrite?

[Wolfsong]

Giving stones away.... errr....

I wouldn't say I give them away... It's more of them telling me they need a new home and then meeting someone or thinking of someone who may make a good companion for the stone. It's something I never do lightly as I feel all of my stones came to me for a reason but I do part with stones all the time and send them on thier way to what I hope is a better place for them at that time. It's more of a mutual thing rather than an independent choice made strickly by me.

[business voodoo]

wolfsong ... yes, that is so much more of an accurate way of saying it!
sometimes when i "want" to "push" a stone on someone ... it has a way of unwrapping itself, falling on the floor board of the car and never finding its way to the person ... they are like that, aren't they. but so often, when i go to buy stones, i hear them saying ... "you've got to bring to me to __________" or i'll be speaking with someone and that stone at home will pop in my head and when i get home, there it is, somehow, it has worked its way to the top of the rock collection ... now if that ever happens and they find their way into one of those little carrying pouches, that would be truly something amazing!

[CzechWoods]

Giving stones away.... errr....

I wouldn't say I give them away... It's more of them telling me they need a new home and then meeting someone or thinking of someone who may make a good companion for the stone. It's something I never do lightly as I feel all of my stones came to me for a reason but I do part with stones all the time and send them on thier way to what I hope is a better place for them at that time. It's more of a mutual thing rather than an independent choice made strickly by me.

wolfsong ... yes, that is so much more of an accurate way of saying it!
sometimes when i "want" to "push" a stone on someone ... it has a way of unwrapping itself, falling on the floor board of the car and never finding its way to the person ... they are like that, aren't they. but so often, when i go to buy stones, i hear them saying ... "you've got to bring to me to __________" or i'll be speaking with someone and that stone at home will pop in my head and when i get home, there it is, somehow, it has worked its way to the top of the rock collection ... now if that ever happens and they find their way into one of those little carrying pouches, that would be truly something amazing!


i agree a lot.

i am giving a lot of stones away, mostly to kids, and its rarely a loss.

[CzechWoods]

i agree a lot.

i am giving a lot of stones away, mostly to kids, and its rarely a loss.

i need to elaborate this abit more, though.

i am giving away stones to kids, for free, under a certain rule, where they pick it up from a sack without seeing the stones, blindly, and in 90% of the cases the stone matches the kids perfectly

the stones, that are given away in this way, are small or middle sized tumbled stones, and each kid gets to get one such stone per event or day, so they will trasure it

i have found out, that when it comes to getting stones for free, many adults and even some kids get reigned by greed all too easily.

and i have found out, that many people of all ages, will only treasure their stones, if they know they are worth something. so most stones that need to find a new home, i am selling to people, or trading, to make sure, none of the stones in my care, get to a new home where they arent respected as it is due.

i feel sometimes, its like giving pets away, or something, you want to be sure they get loved and pampered or respected, or taken care for etc.

i have lowered the price for pieces, sometimes to a price that you could call me meshugge to selling something more worthy for that little money, when i sensed that my customers needed (not greeded) the stone, and that they wouldnt be able affording it to its real price. but i make sure, that in those occations the people are very well aware, it is an exception, and they will still love the stone, and also have respect for me, selling it for a lower price.

i admit it does hurt, when you make a better price for the customer, and they walk away triumphing how they have ripped you.

anyway, just needed to say that, plus, i love this topic and thank you all for posting here

[vikinggoddess]

i have stones that I keep in my car for protection. One day I ran out of gas and someone gave me a push to the gas station. Once I was safe I got out of the car and took one of the Indian quartz's to the guy who helped me. At first he was like.. I won't take your money, but he was so excited when he saw it was a crystal. That was my best stone give away experience. I've given a lot of quartz to online friends before. I just gave a lepidolite donut to a friend who has given me a lot of stones.

[lightdragon]

of course, i'm curious if you charged it or if you care to share why you gave the pyrite to who you did ... what provoked you to give pyrite?
Um. Ah while back I bought a whole bunch of stones from someone. in the deal i had to take several stones including several large pieces of pyrite. Anyhow this woman seemed to need it so i gave it to her. With stones i rarely think ,i just do. I`m more right brain than left brain in these matters. And i never charged it. I rarely charge my stones. Ones i work with i cleanse. That was the first time in a while that i gave a stone away save the crystal swaps. Which i will be planning on another one soon.:santasmil

[fireopalmuse]

I usually only give my stones away when they are in the form of a bead,LOL:chatty: :artist: :broomride Which means I usually make them into a necklace, bracelet, or anklet. As far as charging them, I guess I do kinda put a little mojo on them. :seehearsp :bumpsmili :dancy: I actually want to start making a bunch of them and selling them??lol:idea: :jawdrop: :bangyourh :evilway: :jamsessio . I should have thought of that a long time ago...Does any body know a good place to get cheap stone beads?? If so, could you please PM me with the info. :wave: I appreciate it....HAPPY SAMHAIN to all.....BB....L&L.........:boing:

[Kailen]

I give crystals away, but it's rare. Whether I charge them or not depends upon the occasion.

[~Agnes~]

I love giving my crystals to people especially after tarot readings. Usually if people come to me with a certain problem, i give them a small crystal tumble to keep with them which really does help them. I sometimes even give crystal bracelets and pendants. :)

[SammieAnn]

I give stones away on occasion, when I feel that the person I am giving it to really needs it or that particular stone has picked that person.