Healing Stones

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Gemstones By ColorGemstones come in a rainbow of colors showing their beauty. Often the easiest way to choose a gem is to choose by color. This way you can match favorite outfits, eyes, hair, skin or nail polish. If you can not decide on a color, you can always go with the standard colors of black, white or brown as they match most outfits. Sometimes a certain color just feels right. Most stones come in multiple colors.These gems are sorted by their most common colors. Many gemstones have more thanone color. Additional colors are listed on the specific gemstone page.Black: Obsidian OnyxBlue: Aquamarine Blue Lace Agate Lapis Lazuli Sapphire Topaz TurquoiseBlue-Purple: Iolite TanzaniteBrown: Agate Jasper Tiger EyeClear: Diamond Moissanite Quartz ZirconGreen: Aventurine Chrysoprase Emerald Jade Malachite PeridotMulti-Colored: Alexandrite Bloodstone TourmalineOrange: Carnelian Fire OpalPink: Kunzite Morganite Rose Quartz TourmalineRed: Coral Garnet Ruby SpinelViolet: Amethyst SugiiteWhite: Moonstone Opal PearlYellow: Amber Citrine Tiger Eye--------------------------------------

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Therapeutic Gemstone Properties

I only use the highest quality stones. High quality stones are undyed (if possible), have no chips/fractures, and are not irradiated (to enhance color). I recommend using rounded stones for gemstone therapy.

The gemstone properties listed here are for rounded, highest quality gemstones.Non-rounded gem stones may have different effects.Amazonite: Improves self worth. I find that I have more confidence when I wear this stone.Amber: Lift heaviness. Amber is great at lifting the heaviness of burdens -- allowing happiness to come through.Amethyst: Spiritual Upliftment. This is also the present carrier of the purple color ray. I wear a short necklace of this when I need to communicate effectively. I place this on my stomach/liver when I have stomach problems.Apatite: Communication. I wear this stone when there has been a misunderstanding. It is also helpful for fighting viruses.Aquamarine: Remind one of the ocean of love and mercy. It can help one understand difficult situations from a love-filled viewpoint. I either wear an aquamarine

stone or gaze into an aquamarine crystal. I recommend aquamarine or rose quartzfor those who are experiencing a lot of grief.Blue Aventurine: Circulation. I get very happy when I wear this stone. I also use this to help clear my congestion.Green Aventurine: Physical healing. I either place this around my neck or on thearea where healing is needed. This is the stone I would choose for overall healing support. For major illnesses, I would use emerald and/or frosted quartz as well. Transparent Aventurine is extremely powerful - however, it needs washing daily (dry flat). Immature transparent aventurine will fade.Cape Amethyst: Inner alignment. This seems to balance the inner bodies (emotiona


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l, spiritual, etc.) as well as provide more energy. I use a very small sphere (4-6mm) on acupressure points for 1-5 minutes to clear energy blockages. For larger spheres (8mm), use less than a minute. Also good for arthritis - wrap strandsof cape amethyst beads around aching joint.Carnelian: Balance creativity and mental processes. When my husband was wheezingfrom allergies, I placed this on him. He stopped wheezing within 30 seconds. When I removed it, he started wheezing again. This worked best with natural carnelian (bright orange). However, clear man-made carnelian worked on him as well. Wash carnelian under water after wearing it. Carnelian is the carrier of the orange ray.Citrine: Upliftment. I wear this to help align my spine. I either place a strandalong my spine or wear it around my neck. Citrine encourages the yellow ray tosupport the body. This stone also helps one process energy work.Coral: Emotional Foundation. Coral protects and strengthens one's emotional foundation.Diamond: Increase personal clarity. I find this aligns me with my higher purposeas well as offers many healing properties. I have had profound results with diamond therapy.Emerald: Physical and emotional healing. This is the strongest physical healinggemstone that I know. I use it by placing it on the area which needs healing orwearing it around my neck. Emerald is the carrier of the green ray.Green Fluorite: Hormone Balance. This stone has been helpful with hormonal changes such as PMS and menopause.Purple Rainbow Fluorite: Change. Helps one get out of ruts.

Jade: Relaxation. Jade works wonders for my husband when placed on a sore shoulder or back. I have used it to reduce tension in my life. I find that I am calmerwhen I wear jade.Kunzite: Emotional Support. I use this stone to help my mind and my emotions bein sync.Lapis: Understand the mind. Expanding your viewpoint. It is good for connectingthe heart and the mind when worn over the heart.Leopardskin Jasper: Bring what one needs. Note that it doesn't necessarily bringin what you want. However, it is a wonderfully supporting stone.Mahogany Obsidian: Decision making. It has been helpful in healing my gums as well.Malachite: Bring harmony into one's life. I have done many meditations with malachite to gather knowledge on gemstones and on myself.

Moldavite: Grounding stone. Really puts one in their body. This is extremely strong -- you may wish to try black onyx for grounding first. It is rumored that ithelps you talk to other sentient beings (humans and whales and dolphins). I haven't tried this.Grey Moonstone: Helps one accept other stone's powers by cleansing blocks. Thiscan be hard to wear.Orange Moonstone: Helps one accept other stone's help by comforting you. This isless powerful than white - but helpful when one really needs a certain stone.White Moonstone: Helps one accept other stone's help through highlighting the others effects. I like this moonstone the most. When worn by itself is balances yin/yang.Moss Agate: Get in touch with nature. Plant knowledge.Mother of Pearl: Protection; Know mother's love. This stone is a great protectiv

e stone.Black Obsidian: Grounding stone. I gaze into it for a very short time (1-5 minutes) each day for 3 days when I need insight into a problem. I use black obsidianwhen I have been unable to understand what aquamarine has been trying to show me. This is a very strong stone. I use it sparingly.Black Onyx: Helps one to change bad habits. This is great when used in a necklace. It is a great grounding stone. Black onyx is almost always dyed.Mexican Onyx: Helps one sleep better.Black Opal: See self as Soul. I find this stone is great for helping one see thepossibilities of how one can be all they can be. This stone seems to strengthen


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bones too.Opal: See possibilities; discover a broader view. I use opal to see all the possibilities in a situation. I find it very freeing when I feel blocked in a situation. Some people find this stone very hard to wear. I find it wonderful. A little opal can go a long way.Fresh Water Pearl: Enable one to accept love. See the good parts of oneself so you can love yourself and others more.Peridot: Brings the energies from in the aura to the physical body. This is useful after energy work -- however, one needs to be certain that they are bringingin the new energy -- not the stuff they are trying to purge. Use with caution. If you muscle test (or use a pendulum), test for it.Poppy Jasper: Gain a positive outlook. I find that I am very happy when I wear this stone.Frosted Quartz: Balance. It is wonderfully soothing.Rose Quartz: Emotional balance. Very good for expressing and soothing emotions.Try to find undyed rose quartz. I find that gold doesn't mix with rose quartz.Rhodonite: Emotional support. Helps one take the next step emotionally.Rhodocrosite: Change. Gives one confidence while making desired changes. Very supportive. One can make large changes very quickly with this stone.Ruby: Love; Open the heart. It allows me to overcome fear. Carrier of the red ray.Sapphire: Mental clarity. Clear mental garbage. Carrier of the blue ray.Sodalite: Protects from external negative energy. I use it by computers to helpreduce the damage from EMF.

Sunstone: Enhances contemplations. I find my meditations are clearer when I wearthis stone. Also, I remember my dreams more. I use it for a few days in a row when I find I have not been remembering my dreams.Sugilite: Absorbs garbage from wearer's aura. I feel lighter when I wear this stone. It uplifts me and gives me more energy.Tanzanite: Changes. Uplifts and opens the heart.Green Tourmaline: Promote male balance and physical healing. I do not recommendthis for females (use emerald or aventurine).Pink Tourmaline: Promote female balance and protection.Tree Agate: Introspection. Helps one view themselves with more clarity and see the world through a broader viewpoint.Unikite: Balances physical/emotions.Discover the healing properties of unknown gemstones for yourself. Find out what

is true for you. Keep your stone with you as much as possible for a week. Placeit next to your bedside when you sleep at night; wear it or put it on your deskduring the day. Pay attention to your moods, your interactions with others, andyour dreams. Do you have any insights? Try asking the question, "What does thisstone do?" before going to sleep. It may help your unconscious/higher self/yourinner guide tell you what the stone does for you.-----

Chakra Jewelry

Chakra jewelry is jewelry which supports one or more chakras. Chakra jewelry caneither be worn around the neck or on either hand.

I've gone to many types of gemstone therapy classes and read many books. It is quite confusing having them all say different things. As such, I experimented onwhat works for me and for people I have worked on. However, your results will most likely vary. Do what works for you.

My favorite chakra jewelry is to wear jewelry with all 7 color rays OR wear frosted quartz beads or cape amethyst beads. This is both the least expensive and the most effective for me.


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Chakra Therapy

I only use the highest quality stones. High quality stones are untreated and have no chips/fractures. I recommend using rounded stones for gemstone therapy unless you have had training. Chakras can also be treated energetically using PranicHealingWhat are Chakras?

Chakras are energy centers of the body according to Eastern medicine. They control how much energy can get into and out of the body.

Where are Chakras?

Chakras are in the center of the body, starting at the base of the spine and running up to the top of the head.

Root/Base Chakra: RedSex/Navel Chakra: OrangeStomach/Solar Plexus Chakra: YellowHeart Chakra: GreenThroat Chakra: BlueBrow/Third Eye Chakra: Blue-ish-VioletCrown Chakra: Violet

There are also minor chakras on the hands and feet, above the head, and for maajors organs.

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Ten Healing Crystals for Children

Excerpt from: A Guide to Gem and Crystal Therapy

by Karen Ryan, Crystal Energy Therapist

| Amethyst | Apache Tear | Aventurine | Carnelian | Clear Quartz | Lapis Lazuli| Jade | Tiger Eye || Pyrite | | Rose Quartz | Other Crystals |

Crystals are truly gifts from the Earth. Children seem to have a natural attraction to pick them up and fully explore any kind of stone or crystal. They will often use all their senses, seeing what the crystal looks like, feeling the texture with their fingertips, or even rubbing the crystal against other parts of their body. They are curious to know what it sounds like when the crystal drops on the ground or plops into water, what it smells like and tastes like.


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Some children use their psychic senses, telling what the crystal is saying to them; or they will mysteriously use the crystal for healing without any instructions. Children can respond very quickly to the healing energy of crystals. However, please consult the best available qualified medical help on the care of your children and use your common sense in regards to your children's health and wellness.

Take your children to a rock shop, gem and mineral show, museums as well as to areas of high mineral content (check a geological survey map) such as quarries, caves and mines. Let your children pick crystals for themselves. Often they willselect a crystal that is helpful to their healing process. One four-year-old girl I met selected an Apache Tear, used for the grieving process. The little girl,clutching it in her hand, remarked, "Oh, I want to wear this all the time!" I asked the mother if there had been a death in the family recently. Astonished, she replied, "I just lost my brother four weeks ago, but we didn't tell her". Thegirl was obviously sensitive to the family's sorrow and needed some protection from the feelings of others around her.

I have listed some crystals to help in your child's healing. Let your child carry the crystal in his or her pocket, or place 1 or 2 in a small medicine bag around the neck. Let your child even sleep with his or her special crystal. Crystalsoften get lost or misplaced by children, so you might want to have a few extrason hand.

The next Crystals articles will be on "Using Crystals for Healing Pets and Animals", followed by "The Five Master Healers". Please refer to my other articles onusing healing crystals for Stress, Romance, and Men's and Women's Issues.

Amethyst

A "Master Healing Crystal". Amethyst's most noted healing quality is its abilityto purify and transmute all forms of negativity. For children "in transition",whether it be a growth spurt, a major disappointment such as failing a grade, oreven hearing the devastating news of divorce or death, Amethyst accepts all negative emotions and provides comfort through spiritual acceptance. For children w

ith various disabilities or with either physical or emotional pain, an Amethystcluster in the room will help clear unwanted discharged energies, bringing the room back into a balanced state. For local pain, hold an Amethyst directly on orover the area for up to 20 minutes.

Apache Tear

The "Grief Stone". Apache Tear is actually Obsidian and is very dark but transparent. When you hold a small piece up to the light you can see through it. However, if you have been using the Apache Tear to absorb negative emotions, you willsee it cloud up and become opaque. Sometimes it will clear up after the grievingis over.

Aventurine

The "Leadership Stone". Aventurine strengthens and restores the Heart energy, providing a balance of male and female energies. This crystal is green and very loving, embracing, and protective of the Heart. Many children who are shy, timid,or suppressing their leadership qualities need a crystal like Aventurine. This stone helps the individual to become active and to initiate action on their own accord. Asthmatic children seem attracted to this stone as it opens up the lungsand they experience a sense of relief.


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Carnelian

A "Self-Esteem Crystal". Carnelian is used to help restore feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem. The deep orange colours relate well to strengthening andblending the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd chakras, promoting self-security and self-love. The pinker shades relate to enhancing love between child and parent, through self-acceptance. This crystal is also used for dermatological ailments such as acne,by holding the stone over the skin and moving it in circles for several minutes, several times a day.

Clear Quartz

The "Healing Crystal". Clear Quartz is a general all-purpose healing crystal. Each Quartz crystal has its own energy signature and healing mission. When a childmakes contact with the right crystal, the energy is discharged either very slowly, or quite suddenly so it feels like a very mild electric shock. This naturalenergy can be just enough to transform a disharmonious thought pattern, burn offsome negative emotional state, or even place the spiritual seeds of one's future into consciousness. Using a cluster of Clear Quartz crystals for children is particularly nice, as so many different types of crystals (record-keepers, transmitters, channelers, etc.) are included. There's a crystal for any occasion! Crystal clusters are also helpful to organize scattered thoughts and to deflect negative energies.

Rose Quartz

"The Love Stone". Rose Quartz is another terrific general healing crystal for children especially for those who have a lot of hurt feelings or aggressive tendencies. Rose Quartz can soothe a broken heart shattered by seeing raw Reality - the ways things are, rather than the way one wants them to be. For hyperactive children Rose Quartz soothes erratic emotional states, anxiety, fear, compulsions,and many other mental disorders. Some neurological benefits have also been noticed with muscle spasms relaxing when Rose Quartz is guided over the nerve centres. For young hearts, Rose Quartz helps to keep the Heart chakra open, vital and protected, filtering in good energies and keeping out the bad.

Lapis Lazuli

A "Psychic Balance Stone". Lapis Lazuli is an incredible stabilizer for childrenwho show psychic gifts early in life. The deep blue colour stimulates expansionof consciousness in a supportive way, promoting purification and clarity of spiritual insight. Lapis Lazuli provides self-acceptance of one's given gifts and encourages openness of one's spiritual awareness. This stone is highly prized forits protective powers and stimulation of all psychic senses.

Jade

A "Soother of Emotions Stone". Jade is easily obtained and can be openly worn bychildren as regular "jewelry". Emotionally sensitive children often need a supportive system to ensure that their feelings do not overwhelm them. Jade enhances

confidence, self-assurance, and self-reliance. Jade is very inspirational in helping one achieve one's desires in life. This stone is often available from a Chinese goods merchant and is often sold in the shape of thin coins.

Tiger Eye

A "Grounding Stone". Tiger Eye has thin rutile inclusions, and when rocked backand forth the light reflects in a certain way as if the tiger's eye were winkingat you! Let your children explore this fastinating stone and help them find theflashing Tiger's Eye. This stone is excellent for grounding psychic energy and


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providing security for opening up the psychic centers. Sometimes children get carried away and get lost in their dream world. Tiger Eye helps to pull them backinto their bodies (after astral travel). This stone is very useful to put actionto one's thoughts. Tiger's Eye is about being practical. Perhaps every parent needs one for their child before trips to the shopping mall.

Pyrite

A "Protection Stone". Iron Pyrite comes in many different shapes, from sun discsto cubes. Children are attracted to its shiny brassy surfaces. Pyrite is like asmall mirror; negative energy is relected away. The terror of being unprotectedis reduced. There is also a feeling of physical empowerment, that life in the physical form is perfect, and love is abundant.

Also see Three Steps to Crystal Healing which will tell you more about what to expect from healing with crystals. Your commitment to the crystal is part of thehealing process. Let the crystal do the work for you. Select your crystal with an honest outlook on the problem.

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Amethyst | Garnet | Jade | Rose Quartz | Smokey Quartz | Diamond | Hematite | Lapis Lazuli | Malachite | Moonstone |

Crystals and gemstones have often been worn by men as jewelry, or to decorate formal suits to signify their official or regal status in society. In ancient times polished crystals were embedded on shields for protection during battle. Carved crystal amulets offered protection from poisoned wine. Gem and crystal crafting today is still almost exclusively men's work. However, the use of precious metals and gem synthetics has slowly replaced the use of gemstones in popular men's

jewelry. The use of crystals for healing was popularized in the tale of England's King Arthur with his wizard, Merlin, who lived in the Crystal Cave.If you feel awkward about wearing crystals dangling down in front of your tie inpublic, and are not inclined to be an "urban shaman", here are some suggestions:

Wear your healing crystals in a medicine pouch (a pouch on a string) and tuck itdown inside your shirt. Try to select crystals that are relatively flat, and your pouch will go unnoticed. Place your crystals inside a small pouch and drop itinto your breast pocket to help heal your Heart.

For the office or workplace, leave your stones out as decorative objects. If anyone asks, you can say you are a collector, or you are buying it for your kids as

part of their geology class.

Keep your crystals loose inside your front pants pockets, and hold them for a while several times during the day.

At night, leave the crystals next to your bed or under your pillow. Remember tocleanse and recharge your crystals at least once a month.I asked a number of healers (both men and women) about what they felt were the healing issues for men. The responses are grouped as:


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social isolationstress-relatedemotional healthintuitioncommunicationshealth issuesself-esteem and powercommunicationI have listed a selection of ten crystals and gemstones from a group of twenty-five which are useful in healing men and some of the men's issues listed above. The next crystals article will be on "Using Crystals for Healing Children", followed by "Using Crystals for Healing Pets and Animals". Please refer to my other articles on using crystals for Stress, Romance, and Women's Issues.

Amethyst

A "Master Healing Crystal". Also called "the Royal Stone". Amethyst's most notedhealing quality is its ability to purify and transmute all forms of negativity.Get a large Amethyst cryystal cluster for your home or office to protect yourself from hostile energies around you. If anxiety causes shortness of breath, putthe cluster on or near your chest and breath slowly for a few minutes to lessenthe symptoms. Consider a large, well-set amethyst gemstone ring to enhance your

personal magnetism and to provide mental clarity. Amethyst is also helpful for migraines, arthritic pains, and connecting to one's spirituality for guidance.

Garnet

The "Sex Stone" - Garnet strengthens and restores physical and emotional energylost through constantly ensuring the protection and welfare of others. When youfeel a bit lost or abandonned in the chaos of daily life, Garnet helps to provide the needed grounding and empowering to become more decisive and committed to adirection. Garnet is well-known for enhancing and regenerating one's sexuality(the physical aspects). For best effects, tape a small half-inch piece at the Hara centre - one and one-half inches below the navel - and wear it overnight.

Jade

A "Crystal of Tranquility". Also called "the Sport Stone", promoting agility andswiftness. Many men from the Far East know the benefits of wearing Jade. Some will tell you that it is for their health, and how the colour of the Jade gets darker with good health and lighter with declining health. Jade soothes the emotions, and provides emotional detachment and restoration after various traumas suchas minor surgery, divorce, funerals, or loss of job. Some say it is for good luck. Jade is a stone which is easily obtained in most city centres and can be openly worn as a pendant.

Rose Quartz

"The Love Stone" - Rose Quartz is another Master Healing Crystal that specializes in transmuting emotional negativity at all levels. It enhances one's ability to give and receive love, by opening the Heart chakra and stimulating greater flexibility in communications. It mellows out a relunctant Heart, and provides peace in relationships through harmony. Rose Quartz is used for meditation, as it stills one's aggressive thoughts and provides mental tranquility. It can heal a broken heart very quickly too.

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The "Emotional Balancer Crystal" - Smokey Quartz is a very specialized crystal for negative emotional energy. This crystal is excellent for mood swings, aggressive actions, ill temper, and generally nasty thoughts. It grounds all kinds of negative energy. This stone is helpful for burnout, fear of failure, reluctance to take risks, or wanting revenge, as well as for tendancies to over-eat, smoke or drink due to stress. It helps you accept responsibility for yourself, and to broaden your capacity for effective communication by dissolving self-limiting perceptions.

Diamond

"The King of Crystals" - Diamond intensifies and activates one's internal energies through its purity of vibration. The better the quality of Diamond, the better one's own personal qualities and actions. When freely given, Diamond power becomes activated and can be used for manifesting abundance and increasing personalself-esteem. It is a token of one's love to another, and both enhances and radiates the beauty of the wearer. The Diamond is also known for invincibility, representing the life force (prana).

Hematite

"The Stress Stone" - Hematite is a versatile metallic-like crystal used for enhancing one's logic, mathematical abilities, rational thinking and depth of technical knowledge. It grounds creative energy to make one's thoughts more practical

and focused. As a "Stress Stone", Hematite reflects negativity back to the sender, so you don't end up with someone else's stress. For backache or leg cramps, use surgical tape to fix a few pieces onto painful areas. The crystal's energy islike a magnet and effectively draws out pain related to muscular or joint alignment problems. Hematite is also used to reduce insomnia.

Lapis Lazuli

"The Stone of The Pharaohs" - Lapis Lazuli is well-known as a favorite stone used in the courts of the ancient Egyptian Kings. Lapis means "stone" and Lazuli means "blue". This deep blue stone is used for stimulating mental strength and intellectual precision. Lapis is a consciousness elevator, raising one's awarenessto new heights and to greater expansion. It brings feelings of success and conne

ctedness and protection. For intuitive people, Lapis intensifies psychic power.

Malachite

"A Man's Stone" - The deep forest green of Malachite is symbolic of the deep healing and cleansing this stone provides. It can aid in breaking down old patterns, whether emotional (stuck patterns of behavior) or physical (tumors, swollen joints, muscular). Malachite promotes business relationships and the increase of wealth by removing obstacles to one's growth. The most important aspect of this crystal's healing ability, however, is for the preventive health of the physicalheart and liver. If you are attracted to this crystal, chances are you have a family history of heart-related problems and probably need a heart check-up.

Moonstone (Adularia)

"The Feminine Balancing Crystal". To soften and balance dominant male attributeswith some feminine qualities, Moonstone provides for a depth of perception andfeelings, discernment, creativity and self-expression. Other properties of Moonstone - increases awareness and focus, releases one's intuition, has rejuvenatingqualities for the skin and hair (baldness?), reduces water retention, and provides protection for travelers. Moonstones increase their powers before and duringthe full moon, so leave them out at night to soak up the moon's rays.


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Also see Three Steps to Crystal Healing which will tell you more about what to expect from healing with crystals. Your commitment to the crystal is part of thehealing process. Let the crystal do the work for you. Select your crystal with an honest outlook on the problem.****************************************Ten Healing Crystals for Women



Amber | Amethyst | Apache Tears | Coral (Red) | Garnet | Jade | Jasper | Rose Quartz | Smokey Quartz | Sodalite | How to Use Crystals

Crystals can be used to assist women of all ages and in all stages of healing. The awakening of the Self to a spiritual journey is not an easy task. It can demand much time and resources to achieve self-development and growth. Some choose not to undertake the risks and perils of peeling off our defences to become fullyhuman and alive, and to experience the full wealth of life.

"Isis Unveiled" is a term which refers to the Egyptian goddess whose face and form was covered with a red cloth, symbolic of the ignorance and emotionalism that

stood forever between a person and Truth. To the wise, Isis lifts her veil, dispelling and revealing the mysteries of the Universe. The inner journey becomes sacred to those who can withstand the intensity of full consciousness.

Crystals have a healing role to play in this fantastic journey. Like the mysteries of a woman's consciousness, crystals help to contain the inner processes of "Isis Unveiled", and help to prepare the unveiling of female consciousness through healing all levels of her being. Crystals provide protection and give sanctuary for the deep healing a woman does within herself. I have listed a selection often crystals and gemstones from a group of forty-four that are useful in healing women and women's issues. The next crystals articles will be on healing men'sissues, followed by "Using Crystals for Healing Children".

Amber

A "Gentle Stone". Amber is very soothing and calming to the nerves. It can uplift a negative disposition and encourage you to take life less seriously. It promotes fidelity in relationships. As a self-healing stone, amber guides the emotions into a clearer mental outlook and to take greater responsibility for one's choices in life. It is also excellent for soothing emotions during post-operative care. See also Jade.

Amethyst

A "Master Healing Crystal". Amethyst purifies and transmutes negativity. Amethyst provides protection and balance during transition periods. It reduces the feeling of being victimized, giving you a spiritual perspective on life's circumstances. The lavender-pink colour amethyst relates to the Heart chakra, to open andlighten up a betrayed heart and to heal the sense of loss of life and innocence.The blue-red colour amethyst promotes a deep spiritual connection between one'sself and one's life challenges, supporting the challenge one has taken on, giving patience and calmness despite overwhelming odds. The Chevron Amethyst (bandedwhite and purple) helps peel off old karmic patterns to promote self-love and the ability to get along with others especially with one's Soul Mate or family me


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Apache Tears (transparent Obsidian)

The "Grief Stone". Apache Tears allow for tears to be shed, stimulating emotional spontaneity and the release of barriers that prevent you from experiencing deep sorrow. This stone is excellent for transmuting one's own negativity under stressful situations. The Apache Tear is a dark black stone of obsidian and when held up to the light appears transparent. However, it has been noted that the grief one feels goes into the stone and can turn it opaque.

Coral - Red Coral

A "Woman's Stone". Red Coral quiets the emotions and dispels feelings of despairand despondancy. It encourages a passionate energy, and stimulates and strengthens female reproductive organs through tissue regeneration. This stone relates well to the Spleen meridian for blood circulation, and to purification of the kidneys and bladder. Red Coral is considered to be "The Blood of Mother Earth" by Native Americans and is considered particularly precious by Tibetan women for menstration and fertility.

Garnet

The "Sex Stone". Garnet strengthens the life force and provides for the spontane

ous availablity of energy when needed. This gemstone is especially good for therestoration of victimized and abused women, helping them reclaim lost power. Itpromotes regeneration of emotional energy and the acceptance of one's thoughts and emotions. Garnet stabilizes energy devoted to accomplishing one's purpose. Italso empowers and strengthens the Root and Navel chakras. Garnet heightens sexuality (the physical aspects) and increases fertility.

Jade

A "Crystal of Tranquility". Jade soothes the emotions and helps keep the peace for community relations. It provides a sense of self-worth, self-sufficiency andcapability in dealing with any situation. Jade promotes harmony, balance, and tranquility through emotional detachment. Jade is excellent for recovery after an

unpleasant experience (minor surgery, divorce, funerals, loss of job). See alsoAmber.

Jasper

A "Nurturing Stone". Jasper makes it easier to use one's own power and to know that it cannot be taken away. It calms aggressive energy, and facilitates safetyand protection during recovery periods (e.g., from stress, operations, and otherlife traumas). Red Jasper provides lively fresh energy and reduces feelings ofbeing vicimized. Yellow Jasper balances hormones and protects during travel. Green Jasper restores energy and focus during recovery from burnout.

Rose Quartz

"The Love Stone". Rose Quartz is a Master Healer and transmutes emotional negativity at all levels. It enhances meditation and healing by harmonizing and balancing energy fluctations. Rose Quartz embodies the expression "Love Conquers All".It is excellent for calming the Heart and Solar Plexus chakras after situationsinvolving emotional upheaval, chaos, trauma, or crisis. Rose Quartz allows loveto come to the wearers who have trouble finding love within themselves to giveto either themselves or to others. This is also a great friendship stone to giveto someone you care for.


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Smokey Quartz

The "Emotional Balancer Crystal". Smokey Quartz clears and transmutes negative emotions. This crystal is an excellent stabilizer for mood swings and grounds allkinds of negative energy. Excellent for PMS sufferers and other cranky persons.It is an excellent crystal to use in times of stress, and to rebuild emotionalburnout by offering protection during the healing period. Smokey Quartz reducesthe fear of failure, unblocks self-limitations, and lets you risk trying some new experiences.

Sodalite

"A Stone of Peace". Sodalite helps alleviate insomnia caused by overactive mental chatter. It helps to dispel irrelevant thoughts, provides mental focus, and maintains logical reasoning with regard to emotional upsets. Sodalite promotes issues of trust, enhances companionship and the commonality of goals with others. It is excellent for busy women who find no time for peace, who need to relax andto restore one's mental energies. [Sodalite is actually a "rock" composed of several types of micro-crystals.]

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