Crystals and stones

AGATE--A variety of chalcedony. Tones and strengthens body and mind. Imparts a sense of strength and courage. Facilitates ability to discern truth and accept circumstances. Is grounding but also energetic. A powerful healer. Works with chakras and attitudes according to the color of the stone.

ALEXANDRITE--A variety of chrysoberyl that aids internal and external regeneration. It has a positive influence on the nervous system, spleen and pancreas. Helps to align the mental and emotional body. Associated with the Crown Chakra.

AMAZONITE--A variety of feldspar. Soothes the nervous system, strengthens the heart and physical body. Aids in alignment of mental and ethereal body. Brings joy and upliftment, creative expression. Facilitates clearer vision of one's own harmful tendencies making them easier to release. Associated with the Throat Chakra.

AMBER--A fossilized resin from prehistoric pine trees. Exerts positive influence on endocrine system, spleen and heart. Healing, soothing, harmonizing. Electrically alive with solidified golden light. Stabilizes kundalini awakening. Activates altruistic nature. Spiritualizes the intellect. Associated with the Navel, Solar plexus and Crown Chakras.

AMETHYST--A variety of quartz, light to dark purple in color. Strengthens endocrine and immune systems. Enhances right brain activity and pineal and pituitary glands. Powerful blood cleanser and energizer. Helps with mental disorders. Provides purification and regeneration on all levels of consciousness. Transmutes one's lower nature into the more highly refined aspects of their high potentials. Enhances psychic abilities. Excellent for meditation. Aids in channeling abilities. Has calming, strong protective qualities. Associated with the Third Eye and Crown Chakras. Healing, divine love, inspiration and intuition.

AQUAMARINE--A variety of beryl. Clams nerves, reduces fluid retention. Strengthens kidney's, liver, spleen and thyroid. Purifies the body, enhancing the power and clarity of the mind, aiding in creative self-expression. Physical/emotional/mental balance. Helps banish fears and phobias. Excellent for mediation. Inspiration, peace, calmness, love. Associated with the Throat and Solar plexus Chakras.

AVENTURINE [green]--A variety of quartz. Purifies mental and emotional and etheric bodies. Aids in releasing anxiety and fear. Stimulates muscle tissue. Strengthens blood. Emotional tranquility, positive attitudes towards life. Brings one into alignment with their center. Independence, Health and well-being. Associated with the Heart Chakra.

AZURITE--Enhances flow of energy through nervous system (because of copper content). Helps body utilize oxygen. Strengthens blood. Facilitates clear meditation. Cuts through illusion and enhances psychic abilities. Initiates transformation. Cleanses the mental body. Inspiration, creativity intuition. Associated with the Third eye and Throat Chakras

BLOODSTONE--A variety of chalcedony. Strengthens and oxygenates bloodstream. Enhances physical/mental vitality. Strengthens heart, spleen, bone marrow. Aids in balancing iron deficiencies. Reduces emotional/mental stress. Powerful physical healer. Stimulates movement of kundalini. Inner guidance, altruism, idealism. A highly evolved mineral. Associated with the Root and Heart Chakras, known for linking them together.

CALCITE--Aids kidneys, pancreas, spleen. Balances male/female polarities. Alleviates fear, reduces stress. Emotionally balancing. Grounds excess energy. Increases capacity for astral projection. Works with Chakras according to color of stone.

CARNELIAN--A variety of chalcedony. Very highly evolved mineral healer. Energizes blood. Aids kidneys, lungs, liver, gallbladder, pancreas. Aids tissue regeneration. Aids in vitalizing the physical/emotional/mental bodies. Aligns physical and etheric bodies. Enhances atunement with inner self. Facilitates concentration. Associated with the Navel, Solar plexus and Heart Chakras.

CELESTITE--Enhances thyroid functions. Reduces stress. Relaxing, peace of mind. Accelerates growth. Aids personal creative expression. Helps one adjust to higher more rarefied states of awareness. Associated with the Throat Chakra.

CHRYSOCOLLA--Aids in preventing ulcers, digestive problems, arthritic conditions. Strengthens lungs and thyroid gland. Enhances metabolism. Excellent for female disorders. Alleviates fears, guilt, tension. Helps clear subconscious imbalances. Activates feminine qualities. Associated with Heart and Throat Chakras.

CHRYSOPRASE--A variety of quartz. Balances neurotic patterns. Eases depression and sexual imbalance. Aids in fertility. Calming, balancing, healing for physical/emotional/mental bodies. Helps one see clearly into personal problems and bring out inner talents. Associated with the Heart Chakra.

CITRINE--A variety of quartz. Good for kidneys, colon, liver, gallbladder, digestive organs, heart. Tissues regeneration. Detoxifies physical/emotional/mental bodies. Enhances body's healing energy. Diminishes self-destructive tendencies. Raises self-esteem. Powerful alignment with Higher Self. Attracts abundance. Associated with the Navel and Crown Chakras.

COPPER--Influences flow of blood. Supplies strong energy to body and mind. Aids metabolism. Helps detoxify the body. An aid for exhaustion and sexual imbalance. Aligns physical/emotional bodies. Raises self-esteem. Strong conductor of energy. Copper bracelets should be worn by those afflicted with arthritis of the hands or fingers.

DIAMOND--Enhances brain functions. Aids alignments of cranial bones. Breaks up blockages in the Crow Chakra and in the personality. Master healer. Dispels negativity. Purifies physical/etheric bodies. Reflects will and power aspects of the God. Enhances full spectrum of energies in body/mind/spirit. Alignment with High Self. Associated with all Chakras.

DIOPTASE--Strengthens cardiovascular and central nervous systems. Excellent aid for ulcers, nervous stomach, heart troubles and blood pressure. Vitalizes, balances, tones body/mind. Emotional stability. Excellent for use with healing and affirmations. Associated with the Heart Chakra.,/p>

EMERALD--A variety of beryl. Strengthens heart, liver, kidneys, immune system and nervous system. Aids in alignment of subtle bodies. Enhances dreams, meditation, deeper spiritual insight. Represents the potential of divinity within us all. Prosperity, love, kindness, tranquility, balance, healing and patience. Strong emotional balancer. Associated with Heart and Solar plexus Chakras.

FLUORITE--Strengthens teeth and bones. Improves absorption of vital nutrients. Beneficial for blood vessels and spleen. Grounds excess energy. Excellent for advancement of mind, greater concentration and meditation. Helps one grasp higher more abstract concepts. Facilitates interdimensional communication. Powerful healer.

GARNET [red]--Strengthens purifies vitalizes and regenerates bodily systems, especially the bloodstream. Has strong affinity with Root Chakra, helping to harmonize the potent forces of kundalini. Stimulates pituitary gland. Aligns subtle bodies. Love, compassion, enhanced imagination. Associated with the Root and Heart Chakras.

GOLD--Purifies and energizes physical body. Improves circulation, strengthens nervous system. Balances and develops Heart Chakra. Balances hemispheres of the brain. Aids in tissue regeneration. Attracts positive energy into aura. Amplifies though forms. Aids personal illumination. Associated with Navel, Heart and Crown Chakras.

HEMATITE--Positive effect on bloodstream. Activates spleen. Increases resistance to stress. Helps circulate oxygen throughout the body. Strengthens physical and etheric bodies. Energizing, vitalizing. Enhances personal magnetism, will and courage. Slightly grounding. Powerful stone for those attuned to it.

JADE--Strengthens heart, kidneys, immune system. Helps cleanse blood. Increases longevity and fertility. Aids eye disorders and female problems. Powerful emotional balancer. Radiates divine unconditional love. Clarity, modesty, courage, justice, wisdom. Peaceful and nurturing. Dispels negativity.

JASPER [all colors]--A variety of chalcedony. Strengthens liver, gallbladder, bladder. Powerful healer, main impact on the physical body. Represents the Earth Element.

KUNZITE [pink spodumene] --High lithium content makes Kunzite beneficial to individuals with addictive behavior. Strengthens cardiovascular system. Aids manic depression. Excellent balancer for physical/emotional/mental bodies. Powerful stone for opening/healing the heart. Helps one surrender to Higher Self. Enhances self-esteem. Tolerance, acceptance, soothing and calming. Associated with the Heart Chakra.

KYANITE--Strengthens Throat Chakra. Enhances creative expression, communication, truth, loyalty, reliability, serenity. Connection to casual plane. Facilitates astral/interdimensional travel. Associated with the Throat and Third Eye Chakras.

LAPIS LAZULI--Strengthens skeletal system. Activates thyroid gland. Releases tension and anxiety. Energizes Throat Chakra. Augments strength, vitality, virility. Facilitates opening of Chakras. mental clarity, illumination. Enhances psychic abilities and communication with Higher Self and Spirit Guides. Associated with the Third Eye and Throat Chakras.

LEPIDOLITE--Aids muscles, strengthens heart, beneficially influences blood. High lithium content aids emotional/mental balance and stability. Aids sleep. Enhances expression of one's inner light and joy. Associated with the Heart Chakra.

MALACHITE--Aids functions of pancreas and spleen. Reduces stress and tension. Aids tissue regeneration. Strengthens heart, circulatory system, pineal and pituitary glands. Aids sleep. Vitalizing for body/mind. . Excellent balancer on all levels. Associated with Heart and Solar plexus Chakras.

MOLDAVITE--A deep green silica based tektite (meteorite) that fell to Earth about 15 million years ago. Aids alignment with Higher Self. Balancing and healing for physical body/mind. Aids in channeling extraterrestrial and inter-dimensional sources. Associated with the Heart and Third Eye Chakras.

METEORITE--Helps reveal past lives from other planets and galaxies. Enhances connection with extraterrestrial energies. Expands awareness. Similar to obsidian but denser. Associated with the Root Chakra. MOONSTONE--Has healing affinity with stomach, spleen, pancreas, pituitary gland. Unblocks lymphatic system. Relieves anxiety and stress. Aids in birthing process, helps female problems. Emotional balancer, helps lessen tendency to over react emotionally. Flexibility in attitudes. Aligns emotion with Higher Self. Associated with the Heart Chakra.

OBSIDIAN--Beneficially influences stomach and intestines. Connects mind and emotions. Slightly masculine energy. Grounds spiritual energy into physical plane. Absorbs and disperses negativity. Reduces stress. helps clear subconscious blocks. Brings an understanding of silence and "the void". Detachment but with wisdom and love. Powerful healer for those attuned to it. Associated with the Root Chakra.

ONYX--A variety of chalcedony. Relieves stress. Balances male/female polarities. Strengthens bone marrow. Aids detachment. Enhances emotional balance and self-control.

OPAL--Stimulates pineal and pituitary glands. Aids eyesight. Emotional balancer. Enhances intuition. The full spectrum of colors resonates with all Chakras. Helps conscious connection with highest aspects of being. Bad luck is brought to the wearer, if Opal is their birthstone and they purchased the item themselves. Opals should always be *given* to those born in October and not purchased by them for their own use.

PERIDOT [olivine]--Balances glandular system. Aids tissue regeneration. Has beneficial influence on heart, pancreas, spleen, liver, adrenals. Purifies body. Enhances bloodstream. Overall balancer and tonic for body/mind. Aligns subtle bodies. Increases intuitive awareness. Reduces stress. Stimulates the mind. Accelerates personal growth, opens new doors of opportunity. Associated with the Nave, Solar Plexus and Heart Chakras.

PYRITE--Aids dige Strengthens and oxygenates blood. Enhances brain functions. Influences a more positive outlook on life. Enhances emotional body, strengthens will. Helps one's ability to worth with others harmoniously. Practicality. Associated with the Root, Solar plexus and Heart chakras.

QUARTZ [clear]--Enhances the crystalline properties of blood, body and mind. Activates and enhances pineal and pituitary glands. Emotional balancer. Stimulates brain functions and amplifies though forms. Full spectrum energy activates all levels of consciousness. Dispels negativity in ones energy field and environment. Receives, activates, stores, transmits and amplifies energy. Excellent for meditation. Enhances interdimensional communication and communication with Higher Self and Spirit Guides. Associated with all Chakras.

RHODOCHROSITE--Aids spleen, kidneys, heart, pituitary gland and circulation of blood. Enhances memory and intellectual power. Emotional balancer. helps heal emotional wounds and traumas. Powerful healer for those attuned to it.

RHODONITE--Aids central nervous system, thyroid gland, body reflexes, pituitary gland and pancreas. Strengthens immunity. Improves memory. Eases physical/emotional trauma. Reduces stress. Aligns Root and Heart Chakras for bringing love into action and manifestation(red and black variety). Self-esteem, confidence. Enhances energy levels in body/mind. Pink variety (without black) helps impart understanding of strength within vulnerability. Associated with Root and Heart Chakras.

ROSE QUARTZ--Aids kidneys and circulatory system. Increases fertility. Eases sexual/emotional imbalances. Helps clear stored anger, resentment, guilt, fear, jealousy. Reduces stress and tension, cools hot temper. Enhances self-confidence and creativity. Aids development for forgiveness, compassion and love. Sometimes known as "The Love Stone". Associated with the Heart Chakra.

RUBY--Aids regeneration of physical/spiritual heart. Enhances circulation. Vitalizes blood and entire body/mind system. Strengthens immunity. Activates sluggish or dormant conditions on physical/spiritual levels. Refines lower passions. Courage, integrity, selfless service, joy, spiritual devotion, power, leadership. Helps banish sense of limitation. Associated with the Heart Chakras.

RUTILATED QUARTZ--Regeneration of tissue throughout the body. Enhances life-force. Strengthens immune system. Stimulates brain functions. Eases depression, facilitates inspirational. Increases clairvoyance. Highly electrical, more intensity than clear quartz. Pierces through layers of emotional/physical/mental density. Transmutes negativity. Enhances communication with Higher Self and Spirit Guides. Very powerful healer. Associated with all Chakras.

SMOKY QUARTZ--Strengthens adrenals, kidneys, pancreas. Increases fertility, balances sexual energy. Aids depression. Mildly sedative and relaxing. Initiates movement of kundalini. Dissipates subconscious blocks and negativity on all levels. Grounding, centering. Excellent for meditation. Enhances dream awareness and channeling abilities. Associated with the Root, Navel and Solar plexus Chakras.

SODALITE--Aids pancreas, balances endocrine system, strengthens metabolism and lymphatic system. Balances male/female polarities. Alleviates fear. Clams and clears the mind. Slightly sedative, grounding. Cuts through density and illusion bringing clarity and truth. Enhances communication and creative expression. Associated with the Throat and Third eyeChakras.

SAPPHIRE--Strengthens heart and kidneys. Activates pituitary gland. Aligns body/mind/spirit. Stimulates psychic abilities, clarity and inspiration. Creative expression, loyalty, love. Aids connection with Higher Self and Spirit Guides. Strengthens will, expands cosmic awareness, dispels confusions. Excellent for mediation. Associated with the Throat and Third eye Chakras.

SELENITE [gypsum] Strengthens bones, teeth. Soothes nerves. Has positive effect on brain, aiding powers of concentration and clarity. Enhances willpower. Grounded white light. Associated with the Crown Chakra.

SILVER--Enhances mental functions. Aids circulation. Strengthens blood, physically and etherically. Strengthens pineal and pituitary glands. Relieves stress. Relates to the moon, subconscious, female aspect. Emotional balance. Excellent energy conductor.

TIGER EYE--A variety of chalcedony. Beneficial for spleen, pancreas, digestive organs and colon. Emotional balancer. Enhances connection with personal power and will. Grounding, centering. Helps soften stubbornness. Enhances clear perception and insight. Slightly masculine energy. Associated with the Navel and Solar plexus Chakras.

TOPAZ-- {gold}Tissue regeneration. Strengthens liver, gallbladder, spleen, digestive organs, nervous system. Detoxifies body. Warming awakening inspiring. Abundance. Associated with Navel and Crow Chakras.
{Blue} Tissue regeneration. Strengthens thyroid gland, enhances metabolism. Emotional Balance. Cooling, soothing, peace, tranquility. Creativity, self expression. Enhances psychic perception, communication with Higher Self and Spirit Guides. Associated with the Heart, Throat and Third eye Chakras.

TOURMALINE [all colors]-- Aids Balance of endocrine system. Aids sleep. Strengthens, vitalizes, body/mind. Activates and enhances crystalline properties of body/mind. Aligns subtle bodies. Dispels fear and negative conditions. Strong protective influence. Enhances sensitivity and understanding. Powerful healer, highly electromagnetic.

TOURMALINATED QUARTZ--Clear quartz with black tourmaline crystals inside. Balances male/female polarities. Aids in balancing extremes. Grounding, very protective, dissipates negativity. Combines forces of clear quartz with those of black tourmaline. Associated with Root and Crown Chakras.
TURQUOISE--Tones, strengthens entire body. Tissue regeneration. Aids circulation, lungs, respirator system. Vitalizes blood, nervous system. Aligns Chakras. Enhances meditation. Creative expression, peace of mind, emotional balance, communication, friendship and loyalty. Associated with the Throat Chakra.

VARISCITE--Soothing, calming, balancing for body/mind. Aids blood, heart. Emotional stability. Helps one recall past lives. Self confidence. Abundance. Associated with Heart and Solar plexus Chakras.

ZIRCON [hyacinth]--Strengthens the mind. Aids bowel problems. Balances pituitary and pineal glands. Aligns subtle bodies. Emotional balance, self-esteem. Aids sleep. Similar properties as in diamond and quartz crystal. All around healer. Associated with all Chakras.

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