Post by akashicbrother on Jul 30, 2005 12:03:46 GMT -5
Gems
Stones have been used for centuries for a wide range of purposes, and every stone has magickal properties. I will include much more on this topic and will add many more stones, but this is a good start for now. And of coarse all questions are welcome!
-Cleansing you gems-
Gems need to be cleansed from time to time to remove the energies that have been placed in them. This is done by placing them in rain water (running), or a new, full, or waxing moon for a period of about 6 hours, or whatever feels right to you.
-Charging your gems-
You can charge your gems by visualizing a small door opening or a funnel going inside the gem and by placing it in your dominant hand. Or whatever hand you feel works best. You then focus whatever kind of energy you want to fill it with. This is good for giving someone your love, or by releasing negative energies. You are in effect creating your own talismans. You can draw this energy at a later time when you need it.
Amethyst- Has been considered a very highly vibrational stone for centuries. Allthough its color suggests relationship with the crown centre, it is felt strongly, and considered by many writers as connencted with the pineal gland (third eye). It is good for alleiviating insomnia, hate, anger, fear, grief, and hallucinations. Priests and monks have used this stone to help with celebacy (allthough astral love making seems to be the best cure!). Mackically this stone is is very stongly resinating, and is good for spiritual journies, making it very valuable for astral travel.
Aquamarine- Clear blue or blue-green colour is remenisant of the sea; its name means sea-water. Prized by mystics, since ancients used it to reinforce psychic impressions and and give clarity in mental visions. Also this stone gives commen sense and a clear mind when astral traveling.
Azurite- This stones name has been lost as it was called by another name by the ancients, making it difficult to determine all of its qualities. However Azurite does aid in psychic development.
Black Tourmaline- Powerful stone in wiccan beliefs. It is used for grounding and will absorb negative energy.
Crystal Quartz- Also known as rock crystal, it has been known in every culture. They were called 'God-stones' by Irelands, and were placed with the dead physical bodies also by Native Americans. This stone has strong healing properties. Optical or near optical crystals are of the highest quality but can be expensive and difficult to find. Quartz also helps to open up the psychic centres.
Emerald- This very pretty stone will increas intelligence, and strong memory. It promotes clear seeing, prophecy, and when placed near the throat centre can enhance speech and creativity.
Hematite- This metalic stone is made of iron-oxide. It is commonly associated with the root centre. And thus promotes stabiliy, focus, and emotional balance.
Jade- The strongly resinating stone of Jade gives wisdom, protection and courage. It is associated with the heart centre. This stone will also dispel negativity.
Jasper, Picture- Is called Picture Jasper because this form will have lines, and circles, that will show a picture. This stone is commonly used in wiccan beliefs. Helps enhance clairvoyance, and will balance a healer's auric field. Physically it will help with constipation, ulcers, intestinal spasms, bladder and gall bladder problems. This stone will also alleviate hallucinations, and help with astral 'jumbles'.
Lapis Lazuli- Ancient Egyptians called this stone the "Stone of Heaven'. They also made jewelery and scarab images out of it. The spiritual significance was acknowledged as far away as old Mexico. It promotes deep sleep which is why I love it. It is high in its spiritual vibrations. This stone aids in spirirtual visions making it great for astral travel.
Malachite- Dark green stone, often marked with lighter green concentric circles which appear when it is properly cut. Malachite gives strong feeling of well-being and positive and prosperous thought.
Moonstone- When properly cut this stone gives a 'eye-like' shimmer that move across the stone in light. This shimmer changes with the moon phases. In india it is called the 'dreamstone'. It also helps to reveal your enemies.
Peridot- Light green stone that is little known. It was probably called by a different name by the ancients. However it does promote strong sleep.
Tiger's Eye- One of my favorite stones for its shimmer that will run across the stone when tilted slightly. Promotes clarity of thought and protection while astral traveling. It is also said to increase wealth.
Tourmaline, Blue- This stone comes in; red, pink, green, yellow-green, honey-yellow, black, violet, and blue. Sometimes containing different colours in one stone. Calms nervousness and gives confidence and inspiration.
Stones have been used for centuries for a wide range of purposes, and every stone has magickal properties. I will include much more on this topic and will add many more stones, but this is a good start for now. And of coarse all questions are welcome!
-Cleansing you gems-
Gems need to be cleansed from time to time to remove the energies that have been placed in them. This is done by placing them in rain water (running), or a new, full, or waxing moon for a period of about 6 hours, or whatever feels right to you.
-Charging your gems-
You can charge your gems by visualizing a small door opening or a funnel going inside the gem and by placing it in your dominant hand. Or whatever hand you feel works best. You then focus whatever kind of energy you want to fill it with. This is good for giving someone your love, or by releasing negative energies. You are in effect creating your own talismans. You can draw this energy at a later time when you need it.
Amethyst- Has been considered a very highly vibrational stone for centuries. Allthough its color suggests relationship with the crown centre, it is felt strongly, and considered by many writers as connencted with the pineal gland (third eye). It is good for alleiviating insomnia, hate, anger, fear, grief, and hallucinations. Priests and monks have used this stone to help with celebacy (allthough astral love making seems to be the best cure!). Mackically this stone is is very stongly resinating, and is good for spiritual journies, making it very valuable for astral travel.
Aquamarine- Clear blue or blue-green colour is remenisant of the sea; its name means sea-water. Prized by mystics, since ancients used it to reinforce psychic impressions and and give clarity in mental visions. Also this stone gives commen sense and a clear mind when astral traveling.
Azurite- This stones name has been lost as it was called by another name by the ancients, making it difficult to determine all of its qualities. However Azurite does aid in psychic development.
Black Tourmaline- Powerful stone in wiccan beliefs. It is used for grounding and will absorb negative energy.
Crystal Quartz- Also known as rock crystal, it has been known in every culture. They were called 'God-stones' by Irelands, and were placed with the dead physical bodies also by Native Americans. This stone has strong healing properties. Optical or near optical crystals are of the highest quality but can be expensive and difficult to find. Quartz also helps to open up the psychic centres.
Emerald- This very pretty stone will increas intelligence, and strong memory. It promotes clear seeing, prophecy, and when placed near the throat centre can enhance speech and creativity.
Hematite- This metalic stone is made of iron-oxide. It is commonly associated with the root centre. And thus promotes stabiliy, focus, and emotional balance.
Jade- The strongly resinating stone of Jade gives wisdom, protection and courage. It is associated with the heart centre. This stone will also dispel negativity.
Jasper, Picture- Is called Picture Jasper because this form will have lines, and circles, that will show a picture. This stone is commonly used in wiccan beliefs. Helps enhance clairvoyance, and will balance a healer's auric field. Physically it will help with constipation, ulcers, intestinal spasms, bladder and gall bladder problems. This stone will also alleviate hallucinations, and help with astral 'jumbles'.
Lapis Lazuli- Ancient Egyptians called this stone the "Stone of Heaven'. They also made jewelery and scarab images out of it. The spiritual significance was acknowledged as far away as old Mexico. It promotes deep sleep which is why I love it. It is high in its spiritual vibrations. This stone aids in spirirtual visions making it great for astral travel.
Malachite- Dark green stone, often marked with lighter green concentric circles which appear when it is properly cut. Malachite gives strong feeling of well-being and positive and prosperous thought.
Moonstone- When properly cut this stone gives a 'eye-like' shimmer that move across the stone in light. This shimmer changes with the moon phases. In india it is called the 'dreamstone'. It also helps to reveal your enemies.
Peridot- Light green stone that is little known. It was probably called by a different name by the ancients. However it does promote strong sleep.
Tiger's Eye- One of my favorite stones for its shimmer that will run across the stone when tilted slightly. Promotes clarity of thought and protection while astral traveling. It is also said to increase wealth.
Tourmaline, Blue- This stone comes in; red, pink, green, yellow-green, honey-yellow, black, violet, and blue. Sometimes containing different colours in one stone. Calms nervousness and gives confidence and inspiration.