The energies from crystals and gemstones react from our aura of energy, amplifying our energy to produce quicker manifestations. To learn to use crystals is fairly easy as long as you have patience and an open mind.
If you've never felt the energy of a crystal, try these simple exercises with several stones, if you relax and experiment with different stones, results will follow.
Hold a crystal in your hand until the body heat warms it,relax and you will feel a tingle from the crystal. Warm the crystal and place it on your third eye chakra (a very sensitive area).Its very common to feel a slight pressure or even a slight pain, dont worry about it, its just your bodys attempt to get used to the energy.
Crystals and gems can be used in many ways. They can be placed throughout the home, on your headboard of your bed, worn on the body in jewelry or in a medicine bag,an they can be used in tools.
Below is a short list of several stones and their properties. This list is far from complete. There are many good books on the stones some of which i have listed at the bottom. I hope you enjoy!
Agates- Tones and strengthens body and mind. Grounding but energetic. Works with chakras and attidtudes according to color of stone - Banded Agate-Instills courage and extra strength to face life's challenges. Relieves spastic discomfort.
- Blue Lace Agate-Balances psychic centers. Depression,despair,stubborness,emotions
Amazonite-{white/pink/green}Soothes nervous system,excellent for spasms. Facilitates clearer vision of one's own harmful tendencies making them easier to release. Chakra(s):throat.
Amber-{fossilized resin from pine trees}Good for purification of the body and the digestive track. Stabilizes kundalini awakening. Spiritualizes the intellect. Chakra(s):navel,solar plexus,crown.
Amethyst-{purple}Allievates mental stress. Healing,calming mental effect. Enhances the dreamstate. Excellent for meditation. Chakra(s):third eye,crown.
Bloodstone-{red/dark green}Excellent for headaches,bloodshot eyes,hemorrhage,high blood pressure. Aids in balancing iron deficiencies. Inner guidance idealism. Chakra(s):root,heart.
Boji Stone-Contains powerful Earth energy, aiding attunement with nature. Increase resistance to stress and disease. Influences blood,circulation,immune system. Strengthens all chakras.
Citrine-{yellow-orange}Eliminates toxins from the body. Enhances bodys healing energy. Diminishes self-destructive tendencies. Energizing,attracts abundance Chakra(s):navel,crown.
Copper-Strong conductor of energy. Aid for exhaustion and sexual imbalance.
Emerald-{deep green}Good for diseases of the eye. Tonic for body/mind/spirit. Enhances dreams and meditation. Chakra(s):heart,solar plexus.
Fluorite-{green/blue/violet}Good for mental disorders, nervous system.Raises IQ to the highest capacity, excellent for advancment of the mind. Works with chakras according to the color of the stone.
Garnet-{red}Balances thyroid disorders,increases sex drive. Prevents fears of insecurity, draws out negativity. Chakra(s):root,heart.
Hematite-{steel gray}Draws out heat from feverish part of the body. Helps circulate oxygen throughout the body. Enhances personal magnetism. Grounding, dissolves negative energy and works as a shield of protection for any person or thing.
Lapis Lazuli-{royal blue}Mental clarity and emotional healing. Very powerful stone for those sincere in spritual development. Helps develop pshchic abilities and aids in communication with Higher Self and Spirit guides. Chakra(s):throat,third eye.
Malachite-{dark green}Strengthens heart,circulatory system. Reveals subconcious blocks. Is said to be a useful aid in pathworking. Chakra(s):heart,solar plexus.
Moonstone-{pink/blue/white}Relieves discomfort of cramps,helps female problems,aids in the birthing process. Opens up psychic potential, second sight,psychometry,aura reading, used in regressions. Chakra:heart.
Onyx-{black}Strengthens bone marrow. Releives stress. Retains physical body strength. May provoke disharmony-use when you need to end an unpleasant relationship.
Quartz Crystal- - Rose quartz{pink}Aids the heart. Helps clear stored anger,resentment,guilt,fear,jealousy. Aids development of forgiveness,compassion,love. Known as the "Love Stone"
- smokey crystal-Increases fertility, balances sexual energy. Enhances dream awareness and channeling abilities. Excellent for meditation. Chakra(s):root,navel,solar plexus.
- Rutilated quartz{clear with ribbons of silver or gold}Stimulates brain functions.Cleanses arteries. Increases clairvoyance. Transmutes negativity. Chakras:all
Rhodochrosite-{pink}Aids spleen,heart,kidneys,and blood circulation. Emotional balancer. Helps heal emotional wounds. Chakra(s):root,heart
Rhodonite-{pink with sparkels of black lead} Restores physical energy,improves memory. Self esteem,self confidence,gives an aura of elegance. Chakra(s):root,heart
Sodalite-{dark blue with white lines}Strenghtens metabolism, balances male/female polarities. Slightly sedative, grounding,calms and clears the mind. Chakra(s):throat,third eye.
Tiger Eye-{brown with golden highlights}Enhances personal power and will,strength and self confidence. Good for digestive system,spleen,colon.Chakra(s): navel,solar plexus
Tiger Iron-{a blend of hematite,red jasper, and tiger eye} Stregthens nerves, influences colon,gentials,legs,liver. Assists one in manifesting their dreams/ideas without hesitation or procrastination. Chakra(s):root,navel solar plexus.</FONT<>
Turquoise-{blue}Attracts abundance. Creative expression,emotional balance,communication,friendship. Vitalizes blood,nervous system,lungs and respitory system. Chakra: throat