The Zeal Chakra

The Zeal Chakra (also referred to as “The Mouth of God” or “The Well of Dreams”) is located at the back of the neck and the base of the skull, where there is an indention. It is an ancient chakra that has been dormant but is now beginning to awaken. Its color ray is magenta. …

Astrology Stones for the Aquarius Woman

Aquarius is sometimes referred to as the alien sign of the zodiac and the Aquarius woman wears this label with pride. She is friendly and sociable yet somehow removed as if viewing the world from another realm. Her head is sometimes in the clouds, her inspiration stemming from beyond, she is often considered an enigma. She …

The Mystique and Lore of Sapphire’s

Amulets, Talismans, and Religious Beliefs Sapphires figure prominently in numerous beliefs and traditions, both past and present.  For centuries, sapphires have been used for alchemy, magic, healing rituals, and astrological prognostication. Early priests and scholars believed that precious gemstones, including sapphires, had specific “virtues” that could be used to benefit man if their powers were …

Larimar: The Atlantis Stone

Larimar or blue pectolite is an extremely rare gemstone. It has been found only in one location: a mountainous, relatively inaccessible area in the province of Barahona in the Dominican Republic. The first mention of the stone is in a request to mine Larimar in 1916, however, it wasn’t until 1974 that the stone really …

THE WISDOM STONE: LAPIS LAZULI

Lapis lazuli is a deep balancer and works especially well with the brow and throat areas. It can remove deep levels of stress and trauma from the system, although some discomfort during the clearing process may be experienced. Lapis brings the spiritual qualities of deep silence and perspective that can be unnerving to those unfamiliar …

THE FOCUS AND STUDY STONE: FLUORITE

Fluorite helps to assimilate ideas and information from many different sources into conscious awareness. Sudden ideas, inventions, new technologies, and dreams of the future are all encouraged by this stone. Working with the brow chakra, fluorite focuses its energy on the functioning of the mind, helping physical coordination, dexterity, balance, and learning skills. Energy: inventive, coordinated, …

August Birthstone: Sardonyx

Sardonyx History Sardonyx can be traced back four thousand years to Ancient Egypt. For most of its history, this stone has been used to create cameos and intaglios. In Ancient Rome, women wore sardonyx necklaces with cameos of Venus in hopes of harnessing the power of the goddess of love. It was also common for …

THE STONE OF PERFECT EXPRESSION: AMAZONITE

The color of amazonite aligns to the heart and throat chakras. It is a calming stone that helps to balance and stabilize the nervous system. Communication, memory, and brain functions are all enhanced by amazonite. Energy: outgoing, curious Colors: blue-green, green Uses: Amazonite will assist you in finding a personal truth, luck, prosperity, successful completion, growth, soothing energy, …

THE MENTAL BALANCER STONE: LEPIDOLITE

Lepidolite contains lithium and is helpful for stabilizing mood swings and bipolar disorders. It is extremely useful for overcoming any kind of emotional or mental imbalance; it is supportive in releasing one from addictions and emotional disorders like anorexia. Colors: purple, some with pink tourmaline crystals Uses: called the stone of peace and rich in lithium, excellent …

THE VIBRANT BODY STONE: GARNET

The particular color of a garnet specimen will determine its exact effect, but garnet will always work to focus and activate. Red garnets are best for energizing stones for the body, speeding up all processes and amplifying the effects of other stones placed nearby. Other Varieties of Garnet: Andradite. Grossularite. Hessonite. Melanite. Pyrope. Rhodolite. Spessartite. Uvarovite. …