Metaphysical Properties of our Crystals

Actinolite brings the body functions into harmony and balance. Actinolite can effect the colour vibration of other stones and enhances their overall effectiveness. It stabilises the physical crystallisation process (a process that anchors either a positive or a negative 'now' consciousness). Crystallisation is that absolute moment, that absolute process. Actinolite can restructure the cells into a positive crystallization. Actinolite helps strengthen the processes of the physical body, and allows it to accept what has taken place. It encourages the spirit to explore new directions, and gives awareness if you have strayed from your original goals. It promotes a feeling of self-worth and strength and encourages inner balance and patience. It helps instigate the balance process of emotional and physical acceptance, and produces the openness and the well-being that allows you to be available and receptive to Divine energies. It is a protective shield which repels ones own negative thoughts. This is particularly true of black actinolite. Actinolite assists the body to adjust to changes or traumas. Actinolite is an excellent stone for psychic shielding, as it expands the aura and crystalises its edges, connecting you to higher awareness while bringing body, mind, psyche and spirit into balance. An effective aid to visualisation and imagery.

Chakras: Heart, Solar Plexus, Third Eye
Astrological sign: Scorpio

Adamite blurs the boundaries between the heart and mind allowing them to work together towards conscious outcomes. It provides inner strength when dealing with emotional issues and helps us vocalise our feelings. Adamite provides us with courage to step into the unknown, helping bring prosperity through business and helping us to attain material objects. It also inspires fresh, often left field thinking, which allows us to try new things.

Chakras: Heart, Third Eye
Astrological sign: Cancer

Aegirine is an excellent crystal for generating and focussing energy beams for use in healing both people or an environment. It removes emotional energy blockages and enhances positive vibrations. Extremely helpful in treating psychic attack or negative thinking, it repairs the aura after attachments have been removed and turns negative thoughts positive. Aegirine helps you see the bigger picture, allowing relationship problems to heal, and helping to overcome the grief of separation. Encouraging sincerity in all that you do, Aegirine empowers the quest for your true self and the ability to do what is needed from the heart. This stone encourages following your own truth without conforming to the ideas or ideals of others, or to group pressure, and focuses your goals wisely. Boosting the body’s self-healing systems, it also enhances the healing energy of other crystals.

Chakras: Thymus
Astrological sign: None

Agate is excellent for balancing Yin/Yang energy and for balancing of the physical, emotional and intellectual bodies with the Etheric energies. It stabilises the aura, cleansing and smoothing dysfunctional energies, and both transforming and eliminating negativity. It further assists in the precise examination of oneself and of circumstances relevant to one's well being. Since agate can be used to stimulate analytical capabilities and precision, it provides for perceptiveness in stressful situations and awakens ones inherent talents and adroitness. It is also used to produce inspiration from, and connectedness with, the entities residing in the spiritual worlds. It has been reported to strengthen the sight, to diminish thirst and to promote marital fidelity.

Chakras: Base, Earth Star, Heart, Link, Navel, Sacral, Solar Plexus, Throat, Thymus
Astrological sign: Gemini

Ajoite is an excellent stone for speaking from the heart. It assists in creating peaceful emotional states and joy in our all areas of our life. This inner peace helps with understanding and total acceptance. Ajoite eliminates hostility, anger, abrasiveness, jealousy, prejudice and all other negative attributes imaginable. Creates a bond with the energy of 'ALL THAT IS'. Ajoite enhances creativity and communication. Brings awareness of All and the inifinite potential available to us. Facilitates connections between people, kindred spirits, strangers and friends. Ajoite extracts dysfunctional energy and replaces it with pure loving energy. It enhances rejuvenation on all levels, stimulating total well being. It is a master healer and medium for access to Higher realms.

Chakras:
Astrological sign: Virgo

Alexandrite is a rare gemstone regarded as having regenerative power. It enhances the rebirth of both the inner and the outer self, providing impetus to expedite the changing of ones world while producing the qualities of expansivenesses, creativity and awareness in the realm of manifestation. The energy of the crystalline form is especially conducive to the art of manifestation. It can be used to facilitate the alignment of the mental, emotional and Etheric bodies, creating a more balanced emotional state.

Chakras: Causal, Crown, Earth Star, Heart, Navel, Soul Star
Astrological sign: Pisces

Alum has been worn in Egypt as a protective amulet against evil. On the north coast of Africa, alum is also used for this purpose. A piece of alum is placed in the home to guard it, and small amounts of this mineral are sewn into or placed in children's hats to protect them as well. Commercially, Alum is used in purification of drinking water in industries and as an additive in ceramic glazes. It is commonly used as an astringent, toothpaste, aftershave, pomade, skin whitener, in baking, as a treatment for canker sores and as a deoderant! An often over-looked mineral, let Alum protect you from negativity and ill wishes in your daily life!

Chakras:
Astrological sign: None

Amazonite brings the Etheric back into balance with the physical. Brings calmness, helps realise the cause of blockages and the ability to release and clear that blockage. Strengthens the heart and physical body. Useful for relieving muscle spasms and cramps. Amazonite gently helps us to discover the reasons we seem stuck in patterns and gives us the power to release the pattern. Amazonite allows us to go beyond the present by harmonising our energies. Creating balance within our energy field we are able to access our spiritual aspect and work with it in the physical.

Chakras: Heart, Throat
Astrological sign: Virgo, Aquarius

Amber serves as a bridge to connect the energies of heaven and earth, of the spiritual and the physical. Amber can be used to ground spiritual energies into the physical body and fill it with light. Amber can also help you feel more connected to the physical plane. Amber can also be helpful in dissolving energy blockages and relieving depression. Although for purposes of chakra balancing, it is placed on the navel area, it can be placed at any point where you feel that you need to be revitalized. Amber assists us to come from our own inner knowing. Helping our channels to be clear and open in being an instrument of the Divine. Amber spiritualises the intellect and activates our creative nature. It stabilises the Kundalini awakening, bringing in healing, soothing and harmonising energy. It assists us in calming fears and exerts a positive influence on the endocrine and circulatory systems, the thyroid, heart and spleen.

Chakras: Crown, Heart, Soul Star, Throat, Thymus
Astrological sign: Taurus, Libra

Amblygonite is calming and soothing and is excellent for use in grids to keep the space balanced. It releases past traumas bringing the emotional body into balance and clarity to the mind. Amblygonite is considered to be the food of the gods, imparting a sense of divinity and immortality. It is helpful for those in the arts as it brings creativity and ideas, releasing blocks so we can bring our ideas into reality. Amblygonite is a bringer of insight into duality and helping us to resolve any issues we might have. A useful stone for gently releasing emotional hooks from the solar plexus, Amblygonite assists in ending relationships without angry consequences. It can be used to grid areas of discordance or public disorder, bringing peace and tranquillity, especially where young people are involved. In healing, Amblygonite activates the electrical systems of the body and can be taped over the thymus to protect against computer emanations in those who are sensitive.

Chakras: All
Astrological sign: Taurus

Amegreen is a wonderful and gentle combination of Amethyst and Prasiolite (green amethyst) and often, but not commonly with white quartz. Amegreen integrates the hearts wisdom with the minds creativity, making it a really useful energy to use in business, where we can easily become stuck. It opens us to the energy of the Divine helping us to give and receive love. Amegreen, provides an abundance of emotional support, helping relieve depression and sorrow, healing old wounds and past hurts by reminding us that we are being watched over by higher spirits who will assist us whenever we ask... but we must first ask! Amegreen brings love, peace, consciousness and compassion into our lives. It helps us rise above ego based responses, realising the illusory life we live and allows us to rest peacefully.

Chakras: Crown, Heart, Soul Star
Astrological sign: None

Amethyst has been known for eons of time as the stone of spirituality and the stone to assist in alcohol recovery. It will assist in overcoming any addiction. It calms and soothes the emotions as well as preparing the soul for intense transformational journeys. Amethyst is also a stone of prosperity based on it's deep and glorious color. Creates a protective energy field around its wearer, assists in transmuting negative energies within the wearer and gives protection from external negative energies. Excellent for meditation. Assists in growth to our higher potential. Gives spiritual cleansing and expansion. Relieves insomnia. It brings peace and calmness.

Chakras: Causal, Crown, Frontal, Soul Star, Stellar Gateway, Third Eye
Astrological sign: Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces

Amethyst phantoms help to recall the time just before our birth and this information can be accessed for each beginning of a life cycle. With this information you can see what you had planned for this lifetime or other lifetimes and what you have accomplished and what remains to be experienced.

Chakras:
Astrological sign: None

Amethyst creates a protective energy field around its wearer, assists in transmuting negative energies within the wearer and gives protection from external negative energies. Excellent for meditation. Assists in growth to our higher potential. Gives spiritual cleansing and expansion. Relieves insomnia. It brings peace and calmness Citrine gives a powerful alignment with the higher self. It balances the emotions and makes the mood sunny and cheerful. It assists in making the thoughts clear. Brings joy and draws abundance through joy. Good to use in healing as it is a powerful transformer. Citrine is one of a very few stones that does not hold on to or accumulate negative energy, but dissipates and transmutes it, working out problems on both the physical and subtle levels. It hence, never needs clearing or cleansing. The merchants stone; placing a cluster or crystal of citrine in ones cash box has produced more income for the merchant. It not only assists the merchant in acquiring wealth, but helps to maintain a state of wealth. It activates, opens and energizes the sacral and solar plexus chakras, directing via personal power, creativity and intelligent decisiveness, the energy necessary to enhance the physical body. It stimulates both mental focus and endurance.

Chakras: Causal, Crown, Frontal, Heart, Sacral, Soul Star, Stellar Gateway, Third Eye
Astrological sign: Gemini, Pisces

Ammolite is said to radiate positive Earth energy, and to bring good luck and prosperity. It is also said to grant miracles. Ammolite is excellent as a tool for deep meditation. Ammolite is also used mystically for general good health, stamina and high energy. Feng Shui followers believe Ammolite has the power to detoxify the body and improve overall well being by improving the body’s flow if energy. Feng Shui supporters also believe that each different color of Ammolite influences the wearer differently. From Judy Hall: A powerful earth healing stone, Ammolite contains the wisdom of the ancients and was worn on the forehead for consciousness activation, metaphysical powers and interdimensional exploration. It is particularly effective when placed on the soma chakra. Representing coming full circle, Ammolite takes you into your centre and into completion. Activating your own personal empowerment, it converts negative energy into a gently flowing positive spiral. Ammolite relieves birth trauma affecting the cranio-sacral flow and is helpful in all cranio-sacral work. A powerful karmic cleanser, it releases mental obsessions.

Chakras: All
Astrological sign: None

Aid in seeing 'the whole picture'. A protective stone used to create stability and structure in your life. Transforms the negative energies in your life into a positive flow. Aids in relaxation especially in the birthing process. Good for treatment of lungs and limbs.

Chakras:
Astrological sign: Aquarius

Angelite is a stone that can bring serenity, inner peace, and a sense of calm. Angelite is excellent to use when you need to calm down from feelings of stress and overwhelm. Angelite dispeals fear, anger, and encourages forgiveness. Angelite is used to connect with spirit guides, the higher self, and guardian angels. It is excellent for enhancing telepathy, psychic awareness, astral travel, and spirit journeys. Angelite is a wonderful mineral that helps balance the subtle bodies and strengthens them against intrusion, as its energy constitutes a protective barrier around the location in which it is placed. It is used to aid the development and accuracy of telepathic communication and is useful in channeling due to the properties of protection and the enhancement of communication, both gross and subtle. Angelite can be used to aid expression and communication in group settings and in relationships. Angelite is used for infectious diseases, hemoglobin deficiencies, throat inflammations and infections, thymus, heart function and circulatory system.

Chakras: Throat
Astrological sign: Aquarius, Pisces

Apache Tears are wonderful in relieving grief and sadness, and assist in giving and receiving forgiveness. They can help release negative emotions and they also can balance our emotional state. They are good luck stones, said to bring good luck to anyone who has one. They are excellent meditaiton tools, especially for clarifying issues and gaining insight. Apache Tears are a gently grounding stone. Purges toxins from the blood stream, alleviates muscle cramps and spasms.

Chakras: Base
Astrological sign: Aries

Apatite is potent energy and great stone to use in conjunction with other stones as it encourages and helps achieve your desired outcome. Use to balance all the bodies and remove blocks from your chakras. It is a powerful tool for releasing food based beliefs, dietetic problems and weight issues by nourishing the physical body, rebalancing metabolism, suppressing hunger and resetting the bodies normal function. Use to deepen mediations, enhance insight, develop psychic awareness, increase creativity and self-confidence. It increases self awareness and Carry Apatite to clear mental confusion, create peace, inner calm and to disolve aloofness and negativity. Apatite helps improve coordination and to strengthen muscles, and to help suppress hunger and ease hypertension. Blue Apatite opens the throat chakra allowing communication in groups to flow and facilitates public speaking. Is a heart and emotional healer.

Chakras: Throat, Thymus
Astrological sign: Gemini

Also known as Angel Quartz It has been noted by others that this stone is for 3rd eye and crown chakras, yet for me I found them most powerful when placed on the heart chakra as it created a connect that went both up and down connecting you with the Higher energies of the celestial bodies as well as those found within the earth. A stream of powerful, clean energy eminates from it and it effortlessly flows into your field, clearing and recalibrating it. It is quite heady and a meditative state is easily achieved as it opens your being to the Light of Source. This magical type of Quartz has the unique ability to move you to where your energy is held at its peak, to keep it there, clean and focused... but from the heart. It moves through layers of old stuff instantly and replaces them with your hearts desires as if they were here and now, in the physical. The love that pours through you transforms your view of the world you live in, opens you to share freely now that the energy moving through you is felt as it should be and you runderstand the truth that there is no limitations on the Love of Source. What the books say: They are a wonderful compliment to those who are beginning to work with the entities and energies of the Angelic Realms, and in fact seem to attract them, along with others of the same mind who are working with the ethereal realms. Amphibole Angel Quartz is said to ease communication with Spirit Guides and has been noted to give off vibrations of peace and security. It has been suggested that it is effective in balancing the energies of the three higher chakras. Angel Quartz received this name both for the angelic messages it seems to transmit, and for its angelic looking white appearance. Use to help communicate with your guardian Angel. Some suggest that you use it with other Angelic crystals like Angelite, Celestite, Seraphinite, Azeztulite, Phenacite, Angel Opal. Their special energy can transform anyone near them. Angel Quartz is said to also shield someone from the abrasiveness of others. This is especially helpful to those that have been emotionally or verbally abused.

Chakras: Crown, Third Eye
Astrological sign: None

Apophyllite has been used to create a conscious connection between the physical form and the spiritual realm. Clear apophyllite activates the heart energies and assists us to be a channel of love. Opens our energy fields to merge with the twin flame. For clarity of thought and the ability of inner knowing, of our belief systems which are run on fear. Use for loving yourself and becoming whole. Green apophyllite assists the souls union and journey into wholeness and full unity with the Creator. Opens us to cosmic bliss and our connection with the ocean, our receptivity to dolphins and whales.

Chakras: Causal, Heart, Stellar Gateway, Third Eye, Thymus
Astrological sign: Aries, Sagittarius, Aquarius

Apricot Banded Agate is like a hug from and old friend or the sun kissing your face in the morning. Its familiar, safe and heart warming. Banded Agate brings you the confidence and peace of mind that comes from comfort and comfort comes when we feel connected with everything and grounded in who we are. Holding these stones brings instant calm and in this state our perception is heightened. With a sense of well being, understanding and acceptance we can let go of our need to be and settle into who we really are, without the pretence... The gift of these stones is self acceptance in the knowing that we are already all we seek.

Chakras: Heart
Astrological sign: None

Aura Quartz is created by treating Quartz Crystals with precious metals, such as Gold, Silver, Titanium, Platinum, etc. This is done via an electrostatic process, whereby the crystals are put into a vacuum and charged opposite the metal. Heat is applied and the gold is then put into the vacuum and it "clings" to the crystals. The crystals are then turned over and the process is repeated, so that all areas are covered. This fusion is permanent and can not be removed. These crystals combine both the properties of quartz and the properties of gold to produce a very intense energy. Encourages "opening to channel". Use to activate other minerals for healing and to cleanse and to soothe the aura.

Chakras: Throat, Thymus
Astrological sign: None

Aquamarine is a stone of courage. It provides a shielding property for the aura and the subtle bodies. It helps to attune to more spiritual levels of awareness; for those who are involved in spiritual development, it provides emotional and intellectual stability and enhances the connection with the higher self. It enables one to travel deep within the self. Carry Aquamarine to provide a protective layer around your energy field and create stability within your field. Use your crystal to open up to spiritual energies and increase your awareness.

Chakras: Frontal, Soul Star, Third Eye, Throat
Astrological sign: Aries, Gemini, Aquarius, Pisces

Aragonite crystals can be used for centering oneself before healing or meditation, allowing for stimulation of communication on the higher planes. Relieves stress and anger, bringing patience when it is needed most! Aragonite promotes reliability in people and discipline. Provides insight into problems. An aragonite elixir can be used as a “spring tonic” and for the amelioration of general aches and pains.” Aragonite increases self-worth and self-confidence. In business, Aragonite helps clear the mind and provide energy required to meet professional challenges. Thought to teach the art of deep thinking, Aragonite gives the ability to live everyday life with an open heart and mind. An earthly grounding stone, Aragonite shows one how to effectively give-and-take, by making one think before acting, and is believed to teach moderation in all things. Aragonite has also been used to help access past lives. Aragonite increases energy levels and the energy of prayers. Because of its positive influence on the brain, nervous system and heart it brings energy to chronic fatigue sufferers. Aragonite helps with hair loss and skin disorders, working on areas that need calcium, such as strengthening and mending broken bones and providing relief from spinal pain. It is said that placing Aragonite on the body when chilled from the flu or a cold will bring instant warmth to the body and rid the body of the chill.

Chakras: Sacral
Astrological sign: None

Arsenopyrite is great for sorting out highly emotional charged situations. It allows us to make decisions that come from a balanced heart and mind. Please note as the name might imply, Arsenopyrite is about 46% arsenic, though it is stable until heated. So please, leave this one out of elixirs... just to be safe :)

Chakras:
Astrological sign: None

They can help to bring life to hidden forces and show you that as one door closes another one opens. It is said that astrophylite can also remove and fatty deposits. For disorders of the reproductive organs and in regeneration at the cellular level. Aids in astral travel and seeing yourself from the outside. Helps to relieve you from responsibility allowing you to release that which is inhibiting your growth.

Chakras: Throat, Thymus
Astrological sign:

Atacamite help us to be more self-motivated and can also enhance our confidence and our enthusiasm. It can help us to attain the level of independence that we require. Atacamite is also useful in removing energy blocks. Atacamite works physically on the lower abdominal area and strengthens both the male and female reproductive organs including the genitals, ovaries and testicles. It is also a stone for fertility. In addition to this, it also works on strengthening the nervous system, the endocrine glands and the thyroid. From Judy Hall: Atacamite forcefully opens the third eye, creating powerful visual images and a strong spiritual connection. Despite its forcefulness, it is a very safe crystal to use to stimulate spiritual vision and aid visualisation. It is a stone of great clarity. Used in meditation, it takes the soul safely to the highest possible levels. Atacamite restores lost spiritual trust and disconnection, and promotes a connection to higher guidance. It is a useful stone to hold when journeying out of the body, especially to the higher spiritual spheres.

Chakras:
Astrological sign: None

Aurichalcite encourages fearlessness and stability, helping us to recognise that the only thing to fear, is fear itself. It provides a protective shield in the area in which it is placed. Enhances tact and activates harmony within yourself, then peace and serenity can manifest in your outer world. Enhances personal freedom, allowing the release of old, out-moded practices and to reach for and attain the new situations. Clears the aura and smoothes the energy field.

Chakras:
Astrological sign: Aquarius

Avalonite or Drusy Blue Chalcedony accesses the collective unconscious and mythical realms where fairy tales and legend offer deep wisdom, acting as translator and facilitator for creatively reworking the myths in your life. Contacting fairies, elves and devas, it links into ancient magic. Use Avalonite to harmonize the emotional, mental and spiritual wisdom at the centre of your being. Following the contours enhancing visualisation, opening psychic awareness, and telepathy between soul partners. If you wish to contact your wise woman or priestess incarnations, the depths of Avalonite gently transport you into your past. Enhancing practical wisdom and presence of mind, especially when faced with new situations, this stone is perfect for those who fear to love, or who fear failure, as it opens the heart and allows you to discover the perfection of your true self and recognise that you are never alone. Avalonite absorbs negative energy and transmutes it to prevent onward transmission but requires regular cleansing and re-charging. Beneficial for sensitivity to weather or pressure changes.

Chakras: Heart, Sacral
Astrological sign: None

Aventurine is often referred to as the all-purpose healer. This means not only that it is considered by many to be good for physical disorders, but that it heals on all levels. It's a particularly effective crystal for emotional healing (and is especially helpful when worn for this purpose or placed on the heart during chakra balancing). It helps to balance the emotions, and is one of the best stones to wear or carry during stressful periods. Use in crystal layouts on the solar plexus to relieve internalized stress. Aventurine purifies the mental, emotional and Etheric bodies. Bring emotional tranquility, serenity, stillness and peace. Aventurine is good for pain within the heart, a broken heart and all emotional issues to do with the heart. It is centring and provides well being. Aids in releasing anxiety and fear.

Chakras: Base, Heart, Sacral, Universal Gateway
Astrological sign: Aries

Azeztulite is among the highest vibrations in the Mineral Kingdom. It has been said that it stimulates the three 'ascension points', at the base of the spine, the middle of the abdomen, and the center of the brain. These points are believed to be important for people choosing to consciously enter higher vibrational realms while in the physical body. Azeztulites are stones which have been engineered etherically to carry the energies and communications of a group soul called the' Azez'. According to their channelings, the Azez, who are here in non-physical form, station themselves underground in power spots such as Sedona's Cathedral Rock and California's Mt Shasta, bringing to Earth a positive energy that they call `the nameless light", which assists planets and people in transitioning to higher frequencies. The stone Azeztulite is said to be their special conduit for this energy. Used in meditation, Azeztulite assists in achieving the state of "no mind". Assists in self directing meditation, cellular disorders and inflammation. Azeztulite carries a high vibration from the Angelic realm. It stimulates the third eye and brings vivid motion pictures from the future, both personal and universal. Azeztulite is of pure and totally positive energy; it is one of the four stones found to date that never needs cleansing. It provides an inextinguishable light that shines for the user at all times. Azeztulite assists in raising our vibration and expand our consciousness and also helps us to project an aura of positive energy which will enlighten others. Azeztulite quartz has strong synergistic connections with Tibetan Tektite, Phenacite, Moldavite, Herderite, Danburite and Tanzanite. lt also connects harmoniously with Siberian Blue Quartz, Sugilite, Lapis, Charoite, Larimar, Rose Quartz, Amethyst, Seraphinite, Rhodocrosite, Zincite and Labradorite.

Chakras: Cosmic Gateway, Crown, Stellar Gateway, Third Eye, Universal Gateway
Astrological sign: None

Azurite is called the "stone of heaven." It aids in developing psychic awareness, psychic skills and abilities, enhances intuition, and is said to guide you to be accurate in depicting psychic experiences. It is also an excellent stone for meditation, allowing you to enter a meditative state easily. It can enhance prophesy and divination. Azurite is said to help control energy flow and bring just the right amount of energy to any situation. Azurite is helpful for healing in general, cancer prevension, liver issues arthritis, joint problems, depression, sinuses, skin problems. It will also work to align all of the chakras. Azurite cuts through illusion, use on the third eye to release and transform old patterning and belief systems. Azurite has a soothing effect, enhances psychic abilities.

Chakras: All, Frontal, Soul Star, Third Eye, Throat, Thymus
Astrological sign: None, Capricorn, Aquarius