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by Linda Black
Pretty pebbles have been collected and fussed over even
longer than astrology has been around, and that's saying
something!
Besides being beautiful, rare, and valuable, some gemstones
have been said to have almost magical powers. The basic idea
is that they can generate and transmit energy. They are said
to repel or attract certain wave lengths to or from the wearer.
Some are even claimed to help with natural healing.
One of the most common gemstones is the quartz crystal.
According to legend, wearing or holding one of these rocks
is kind of like plugging yourself into a psychic antenna.
You get
more information than you would have received otherwise.
And, that's how quartz crystals are used in our modern technologically!
They even generate electricity when pressure is applied,
and can be caused to oscillate at precise rhythms. From
experimentations with quartz crystals came development of the radio,
the telephone and television, and eventually even the silicon chip. That,
of course, has led to the explosion of
communications technology available today.
It certainly was easier to debunk the old folklore when
we were less sophisticated scientifically! Now, seemingly "magical" breakthroughs
happen almost every day. In light of what we've learned,
can we be sure these old folk stories don't hold a grain
or two of truth?
Maybe there is a correlation between the natural vibrations
in the gemstones and the wearer's electronic field. Certain
stones are said to cause a person's aura to change color
or intensity. Color is also one of the ways gemstones are
linked to the various planets, sun and moon, and to the astrological
signs.
Where you wear the stones also makes a difference. Gems
worn or carried on the left side are said to be receptive,
drawing energy toward the person. Those worn on the right
side
are more assertive, and transmit energy out from the wearer.
For example, if you want to attract love, it's suggested
that you wear a pink-toned gem on the left hand. Pink is
associated with Venus, or love, and the left hand is receptive.
If you wanted to be more confident in a group, you would
wear a red stone on the right hand. It would supposedly help
you be more assertive and outgoing, because of its symbolic
link to the planet Mars.
If you wear a stone that's associated with your sun sign,
your natural tendencies are enhanced. For example, if you're
a Pisces and you carry a bit of aquamarine, your already
excellent intuition would be strengthened. Libras aren't
noted for being exceptionally intuitive. So, a Libra, might
wear aquamarine toincrease those abilities.
It's perfectly acceptable to wear a stone which represents
qualities you admire, but feel you lack. In fact, that's
a major part of this game! So, if there's a gemstone you
like that's not listed with your sign, follow your own intuition
and wear it! That's also true for stones that aren't listed.
You may discover they provide the very boost you need.
Remember, the healing properties mentioned in these stories
haven't all been proven scientifically, yet! If you're having
health problems, it's always best to consult a licensed medical
practitioner, too!
There are different opinions as to which gemstones belong
with which signs. And, of course, the signs of the moon and
other planets are also important to each personality. The
following list will give you a place to start, but don't
be limited! It can be very helpful to wear a stone associated
with fire signs, for example, if you lack fire signs in your
chart. And, as previously mentioned, it's safe to follow
a hunch!
Aries:
Bloodstone - Helps develop courage and mental balance. Stimulates
energy flow. Brings harmony, increases self confidence.
Diamond - Intensifies and magnifies other stones. There
is an intense focus of energy from a diamond that can aid
with meditation, if you can avoid being distracted by the
material
value of the stone.
Red Jasper - Good for clearing blocks. Energizes. A good,
slow, steady healing stone.
Ruby - Reduces resentment about giving service. Considered
by some to be a master healer. Imparts high energy and strength.
Enhances passion for life and truth. Increases courage.
Benefits the heart and circulation of blood. Supplements athletic ability.
Also: Amber (see Leo), Carnelian, Garnet, Hematite, Pyrite,
and most red stones.
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Taurus:
Emerald - Strengthens memory, enhances speech. Acts as a
natural tranquilizer. Strengthens perception and insight.
Increases psychic and clairvoyant facilities. Nurturing,
stabilizing. Brings patience, helps the wearer balance will
and wisdom.
Green Tourmaline - Deep nurturing, quiets the mind and brings
will-wisdom. Attunes the wearer to a greater awareness of
all vibrations. Dispels fear, calms the nerves, aids sleep.
Physical healing is greatly enhanced.
Watermelon Tourmaline (green to dark pink) - Helps one release
old emotional pains and replace them with love.
Also: Coral, Copper, Azurite, Morganite, Rhodochrosite,
Rhyolite, Rose Quartz, Sapphire, Golden Topaz (see Scorpio),
Unakite.
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Gemini:
Agate - Grounding and stabilizing of physical energies.
Strengthening.
Rutilated Quartz - Aids study, psychic and mental abilities.
Illuminates and energizes. Helps integrate life force in
the body. Rejuvenates and balances the system. Increases
clairvoyance. Helps the immune system. May slow diseases
of aging and help prevent depression. A power stone.
Blue Lace Agate - Gives courage, sharpens insight, illuminates
the mind and gives vitality, also improves the ego and self-esteem.
Also: Aquamarine (see Pisces), Citrine (see Virgo), Gold
and Amber (see Leo).
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Cancer:
Moonstone - Brings peace and harmony and pulls the individual
toward spiritual things. Helps psychic gifts develop. Increases
access to the subconscious mind. Enhances
communication with the Higher Power. Heightens enjoyment of nature and
the outdoors. Good all-purpose talisman. Helps calm reactions to stimulation.
Reflective, soothing, increases clairvoyance. Said to bring harmony to
marriage. Relieves frustration. May help calm feminine disorders and
soothe ulcers. Increases access to the subconscious mind. Brings greater
awareness.
Pearl - Softens pain. Soothing, peaceful, mothering.
Also: Golden beryl, Emerald, Mother of Pearl.
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Leo:
Amber - Absorbs negativity. Beneficial when placed over
areas of pain or imbalance. Good when worn or used by people
who get depressed easily. Grounding, stabilizing characteristics.
Acts as a connector. Polarizes and harmonizes past, present
and future. Used for mental clarity. Grounding stone. Protective.
Kunzite - Very high spiritual love vibration. A heart opener.
It awakens the highest heart consciousness. Comforts and
heals heartache. Great balance and compassion, peace and
freedom from fear.
Aventurine - Excellent touchstone, bringing calmness and
serenity. Good luck in love and games.
Also: Gold, Ruby (see Aries), Pyrite.
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Virgo:
Citrine - Boosts mental agility, increases the ability to
study, aids creativity. Good for overly sensitive people.
Protects. Builds confidence and security. Best stone to usewhen
trying to accomplish practical matters concerning business,
education, personal relationships and family. Helps stabilize
situations that seem to be moving too quickly. Helps hyperactive
people calm down. Opens the bridge between the higher mental
and intuitional levels of the mind. Useful against depression.
Peridot - Helps in developing mental capabilities and achieving
tranquility. Relieves melancholia and increases inspiration.
Also: Jasper, Rutilated Quartz (see Gemini), Sardonyx, Turquoise,
Zircon, Chrysolite.
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Libra:
Rose Quartz - Promotes skin rejuvenation. Helps heart, kidneys,
liver, lungs. Heals the heart of emotional wounds, especially
lack of love in childhood. Releases suppressed feelings.
Teaches one to love oneself. Works well in healings with
Amethyst. Brings about a peaceful balance of mental and emotional
energies. Assists in communicating with inner self.
Pink Opal - Absorbent, picks up energies, positive or negative.
What the wearer sends out is returned, amplified.
Pink Tourmaline or Rubilite - Strengthens wisdom and enhances
creativity.
Also: Diamond (see Aries), Jade (pastels), Jasper (pink),
Pink Tourmaline, Onyx, Pink Opal, Rose Zircon, Beryl.
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Scorpio:
Garnet - A curative for depression. Reduces body toxins
and mental problems. Increases creative energy, enhances
sexual expression. Boosts positive feelings, therefore enhancing
self-esteem. Encourages success in business relationships.
Said to be lucky for love. An aide to the imagination. Keeps
energies flowing. It's said that wearing a garnet while you
sleep helps you remember your dreams.
Fire Opal - Enhances charisma. (Also see Pink Opal under
Libra).
Also: Agate, Boji Stones, Red Tourmaline, Bloodstone, Ruby
and Diamond (see Aries).
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Sagittarius:
Topaz - Golden - Used for practicality. Good with garnets
to develop ways of being productive. Brings abundance. Good
for counsellors. Brings out individuality and creative power.
Encourages confidence in one's own decisions. Replaces negativity
with love and joy.
Turquoise - for love and connectedness with others. Very
spiritual stone. Enhances universal conceptualization. Helps
wearer to see more clearly, both physically and spiritually.
Dispels negativity.
Also: Bloodstone (see Aries), Citrine (see Virgo), Ruby,
Emerald (see Taurus), Lapis Lazuli (see Pisces), and Amethyst
(see Aquarius).
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Capricorn:
Onyx - Very physical, low frequency vibration stabilizes and strengthens,
quells fear of unknown. Helps control passions, emotions, and negative
thinking.
Petrified Wood - Protection against infection. Helps past
life recollection. Good for arthritis and rheumatism. Relates
to tissue regeneration and longevity.
Obsidian - Balances stomach and intestinal tract. A protection
stone used to prevent emotional draining from others. Helps
protect soft-hearted and gentle people from being misused.
Teaches how to bring more light into darkness. Purges negativity.
Stabilizes erratic energies.
Also: Turquoise, Black Coral, Black Tourmaline, Beryl, Jet
(guardian stone), Garnet (see Scorpio), and Tigereye.
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Aquarius:
Amethyst - Good for insomnia, relieves headaches and lung
problems. Has a calming effect. This is an intuitive stone,
one of the best to use for meditation. Teaches humility,
initiates wisdom and understanding. Said to be beneficial
for one who is grieving. Good for overworked or overstressed
mental states. Helps with counselling. Purifies and amplifies
spiritual energies. Helps prevent overindulgence.
Blue Sapphire - Mental stabilizer. It focuses energies and
eases the flow of energy. Helps with organization and self
discipline. Also helps blood flow to organs.
Clear Quartz Crystal - Enhances understanding. Alleviates
emotional extremes. Encourages healing. Expels negative thoughts.
Increases psychic gifts. Focuses meditation. Brings
abundance. Assists with counselling.
Also: Green Garnet, most pastel stones.
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Pisces:
Aquamarine - Aids eyesight, reduces fluid retention, calms
nerves. Excellent stone for meditation. Good to wear when
traveling by sea. Eases stress and improves psychic abilities.
Jade: Soothing, cleansing, most effective when used over
a long period of time. Contributes to mental clarity, modesty,
courage, justice and wisdom.
Lapis Lazuli - Increases psychic ability and tendency toward
genius. Believed to bring vitality, virility, self-assurance,
calmness, strength, inner strength, and general protection.
The
mental-spiritual relationship is enhanced and material possessions are
placed in proper perspective. Increases receptivity to love and compassion.
Enhances contemplation and
prayer.
Also: Diamond (see Aries), moonstone, shell, Alexandrite,
Amethyst (see Aquarius), Nephrite, Quartz crystal (see Aquarius),
Jasper, and Sapphire.
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“Gemstones,” by Linda Black, was first published
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