Gemstones are semi-precious and precious stones. All can be called gems. All are minerals that have hardness, density, refraction and color. Each stone contains energy that is unique to the type of stone. Quartz crystals are used in expanding the mind to touch the spirit world. Crystals are used to enhance the beneficial life force. Crystal water (water that a quartz crystal has been placed) has been drunk for its healthy benefits for centuries. Getting to know the properites and benefits of thousands of stones can take a lifetime, but is a rewarding and fun adventure. I invite you to study crystals and gemstones, their origins, folklore, meaning and current day uses on this page, dedicated to crystals and gemstones. Explore the meaning of gemstones and crystals and get creative with them for your specific purposes.
Posted by SimNZ on Saturday, September 18, 2010 In : Crystals Meaning, Use & Colours
There is no right or wrong way to work with a wand. There are, however, a few common basic methods. These methods are not "set in stone", but are merely a rough guideline to help you to get started. A big part of working with stones, whether or not you are using them for healing, is listening to your intuition. The energy vibrations of a stone will speak to you if you listen. As you work with your wand and gain experience using it, you will eventually come up with a method which works best fo... Continue reading...
Posted by SimNZ on Saturday, September 18, 2010 In : Crystals Meaning, Use & Colours
 Since ancient times, crystal wands have been used for healing by healers all over the world. Some believe that they were even used by crystal healers in Atlantis. Today, crystal wands are still a common tool used by healers around the world.
Wands come in many different shapes and sizes, and also in many varieties of stone as well. Wands may be long or short, and the cylinder can be smooth or faceted. They can be pointed at one end and rounded at the ot... Continue reading...
Posted by SimNZ on Sunday, September 5, 2010 In : Crystals Meaning, Use & Colours
 Dowsing is an ancient technique used to obtain information via metaphysical means. The nonphysical component of our being relays information to the physical body’s central nervous system through an autonomous function called the ideomotor response. This ideomotor response is accountable for moving the dowsing instrument. Just as radios pick up information from unseen radio waves, the pendulum is a powerful antenna that receives information from... Continue reading...
Posted by SimNZ on Sunday, August 15, 2010 In : Crystals Meaning, Use & Colours
Clear Colour
Clear colour crystals (no colour crystals), like transparent windows to the soul, remind us of the importance of clarity in both thought and vision. Use clear crystals when you want to think clearly or focus sharply on any issue. You can also visualize clear crystals filling with any color to use as substitutes for other coloured crystals. Clear crystals can also amplify the energy and properties of other crystals.
Clear Crystals
Clear Quartz Clear Quartz - "Master Healer" heals ... Continue reading...
Posted by SimNZ on Sunday, August 15, 2010 In : Crystals Meaning, Use & Colours
Black Colour
Black is not a colour, but rather the lack of colour. In nature, black is the colour of night when the moon is not in the sky to illuminate the landscape. Dark night is a time of unease in which the familiar world is obscured. Humans naturally fear the unknown and the unseen. Black is naturally associated with such fears. Because we do not know or understand death, black is often associated with death and ending. However, black is actually a very positive color. Dark blacks are ... Continue reading...
Posted by SimNZ on Sunday, August 15, 2010 In : Crystals Meaning, Use & Colours
White Colour
White is not a colour, but the manifestation of the presence of all colour - the complete energy of light. It stands for wholeness and completion. In many cultures it represents openness and truth. White has a cold quality. It can provide clarity as its energy is complete. White is the colour of the feminine gender, manifested as the Goddess in many cultures, and, as such, the colour of the world of birth, and regeneration. It is a cool colour of the night, the sleeping world, a... Continue reading...
Posted by SimNZ on Friday, August 13, 2010 In : Crystals Meaning, Use & Colours
Orange Colour
The energy of red and the joy of yellow, orange is a colour of summer-time, sunshine, happiness and enthusiasm. It increases oxygen to the brain and invigorates us. It can stimulate our appetites especially for healthy foods.
Orange Crystals
Carnelian Carnelian is good for creativity, individuality, motivation, memory and courage, which is why it is especially useful for actors. It can also assist one in finding the right mate. It has excellent protective properties espe... Continue reading...
Posted by SimNZ on Friday, August 13, 2010 In : Crystals Meaning, Use & Colours
Purple Colour
Purple is the colour of wealth, power and nobility. It combines the stability of blue with the energy of red. It symbolizes opulence, wisdom, dignity and independence as well as creativity mystery and magic. Purple is rarely found in nature which makes purple gems very extraordinary.
Purple Crystals
Amethyst Amethyst, called the sobriety stone is used to heal compulsive behaviors, alcoholism, and other addictions. It promotes sobriety and helps with the withdrawal sympto... Continue reading...
Posted by SimNZ on Friday, August 13, 2010 In : Crystals Meaning, Use & Colours
Indigo Colour
Indigo is a very dark blue and is like blue only intensified and with an internal focus. It is the colour of inner awareness, profound insights and understanding. It is an excellent colour for inspiring ingenious ideas and therefore suited for inventors and others who need to be creative. Indigo Crystals
Indigo Agate Agate is an energy, harmony, and soothing stone. It helps strengthen the body's connection to the earth and ground emotions. It can give courage, energy, stren... Continue reading...
Posted by SimNZ on Friday, August 13, 2010 In : Crystals Meaning, Use & Colours
Blue Colour
Blue is the colour of depth, loyality, wisdom and confidence. It is a good choice for those suffering from emotional insecurity. It is an elixir against anxiety and disquiet. Blue slows respiration & metabolism and produces a calming effect.
Blue Crystals
Blue Calcite Blue Calcite is for calming and soothing frayed nerves, amplifying energy, and good for making decisions. Blue calcite is good for students because it helps retain lessons and amplifies learning. While it is ... Continue reading...
Posted by SimNZ on Friday, August 13, 2010 In : Crystals Meaning, Use & Colours
Green Colour
Green is the colour of growth, newness, fertility and security. It has strong powers of healing. It can calm the restlessness. It is also a good colour for tired eyes. It is an excellent shield against anxiety, hopelessness or insecurity.
Green Crystals
Aventurine An excellent stone for business people especially those starting a new business. Aventurine is good for imagination, creativity, intellect and mental clarity. It helps one spot opportunities, gives a positive out... Continue reading...
Posted by SimNZ on Friday, August 13, 2010 In : Crystals Meaning, Use & Colours
Yellow Colour
Yellow is the color of sunshine. It's associated with joy, happiness, intellect, and energy.
Yellow Crystals
Citrine Citrine is a success stone which helps entrepreneurs and abundance, especially in business and commerce. The "Merchant Stone" attracts and maintains wealth. It enhances mental clarity, confidence, happiness and will power. Citrine usually brings good fortune and is also a good general protection stone. In a healing lore, it is said to aid the digestion and ge... Continue reading...
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 Meaning & Symbolism
Love & Passion
Sunstone (sexuality), Moonstone (passion), Red Goldstone (vitality), Hematite (relationships), Jade (also good fortune), Rhodonite (reconciliation), Red Silicon (passion), Rose Quartz (romance)
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Protection
Agate (grounding), Jasper (stabilizes), Bloodstone (justice and protection against evil eye), Serpentine (blessings), Tiger Eye (also lucky), Rainbow Obsidian (blocks negativity)
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Money, Success, Good Luck
Moss Agate (new beginnings), Aventurine (opportunity), Black Tourmaline (super lucky), Gold Sheen Obsidian (talent), Malachite (money)
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Spiritual, Happiness, Vision
Amazonite (hope), Amethyst (psychic), Honey Calcite (alertness), Fluorite (learning), Quartz Crystal & Smokey Quartz (telepathy), Sodalite (inner peace)
Unakite (visualization)
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Creativity
Ametrine (money plus), Yellow Calcite (mental stone), Labradorite (intuition), Rhyolite (assists in fulfilling goals & dreams)
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Angelic Connection & Dreams
Angelite, Blue Celestite, Selenite (angelic connection), Amethyst, Blue Calcite (dreams)
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