ABOVE: Malachite Slab
While any type of stone can be used for a variety of
magical and healing purposes I am listing my personal favorites which I
like to work with on a continual basis.
The element associated with each of the stones is also listed for
reference purposes. Most white and pale to medium yellow stones are
associated with the element air. Red and orange gemstones are
associated with the element fire along with stones that are formed
directly by fire such as obsidian. Blue and brilliant green stones are
associated with the water element. Mossy or dull green and brown
colored stones are most often associated with the earth element. Clear
or purple colored stones are often associated with spirit.
Amethyst - AKA wine stone. Amethyst is a form of quartz and is
used as a charm against drunkenness. Inner peace, meditation, psychic
energy, spirituality. Amethyst is a perfect stone to meditate on prior
to conducting shamanic journeys. This tone can also be used for
digestive disorders, insomnia, headaches, and mental problems along
with problems with the skin, teeth, heart, and stomach. Element =
spirit, Zodiac sign = Pisces, Virgo, Aquarius, Capricorn.
Aquamarine - AKA stone of courage. Use aquamarine for help with
intellectual pursuits, spirituality. Helps alleviate swollen glands
along with problems with the eyes, teeth, and bones. Element = water,
Zodiac sign = Gemini, Pisces, Aries.
Aventurine - AKA deity stone. Balances god and goddess energy
and enhances ones creativity. Helps with disorders of the lungs, heart,
and adrenal glands. Element = water, Zodiac sign = Aries.
Blue lace agate - AKA water stone. Arthritis, broken bones,
fingernails, pancreas, brain, eyes, nervous system, digestion. Element
= water, Zodiac sign = Pisces.
Carnelian - physical energy, creativity, compassion,
spirituality. Helps to rid one of fear, rage, and envy. Used to
alleviate allergies, colds, gall and kidney stones. Element = fire,
Zodiac sign = Taurus, Cancer, Leo.
Citrine - business, wealth, balances yin/yang energy. Also helps
with blood and thyroid problems. Element = air, Zodiac sign = Gemini,
Aries, Libra, Leo.
Emerald - a powerful stone used for healing. It was also used
for a variety of magical purposes. Meditation, memory, intelligence,
psychic ability, harmony. Helps heal the spine, lungs, heart, muscles,
and eyes. Element = earth, Zodiac sign = Taurus, Gemini, Aries.
Labradorite - destiny, subconscious mind, moon energy, goddess
representation, patience, intuition. Used to alleviate problems with
the brain, anxiety, and stress. Element = water, Zodiac sign = Scorpio,
Leo, Sagittarius.
Lapis lazuli - ancient knowledge, sacred texts, celestial magic,
psychic attacks, relationships, knowledge, intuition, mysticism, dream
work, self-love and acceptance. Helps heal throat problems and
alleviate vertigo. Element = water, Zodiac sign = Sagittarius.
Malachite - transformation, spirituality, insight, balances the
mind/body/spirit connection, instinct, intuition, friendship. Asthma,
arthritis, swollen joints, tumors. Element = water, Zodiac sign =
Capricorn & Scorpio.
Moonstone - AKA wolf’s eye - used to sharpen your perception of
spirits and ghosts. This stone is sometimes referred to as the Earth
Mother stone. It is also a good stone to use in love spells and to
enhance your psychic ability. Element = water, Zodiac sign = Cancer,
Libra, Scorpio.
Moss agate - AKA weather stone. Wealth, self-esteem, emotional
balance, communication with the plant and animal spirits. Colds, flu,
eyes, fungal infections. Element = earth, Zodiac sign = Virgo.
Picture jasper - creative visualization, business endeavors,
fellowship, brotherhood. Also used to help alleviate disorders of the
skin and kidneys. Element = earth, Zodiac sign = Leo.
Pyrite - Use pyrite for protection and to help shield you from
physical danger. Used in intellectual pursuits, love magic, and as a
friendship enhancer. Pyrite can be used to help heal bones, cells,
lungs and fevers. Element = fire, Zodiac sign = Leo.
Rhodochrosite - AKA stone of love. Dream work, meditation,
spirituality. Use with problems with the ears, sinus, ulcers,
digestion, heart, thyroid. Element = water, Zodiac sign = Scorpio &
Leo.
Rose quartz - AKA stone of harmony. This is a calming and
cooling stone which helps to promote peace, gentle love, and
friendship. It can also be used by artist and musicians, and writers to
add extra creativity to their work. Rose quartz balances yin/yang
energy and can be used for emotional healing, stress, tension, vertigo
along with problems with the kidneys and adrenal glands. Element =
water, Zodiac sign = Taurus & Libra.
Ruby - AKA stone of healing. Ruby is a wonderful stone to help
curb excessive bleeding. Red is a color that is often associated with
healing and can be used as a powerful shaman stone. Psychic attack,
stability, dream work, nurturing, spirituality, health, wealth,
knowledge, astral travel. Ruby is commonly used as an aid in love and
relationship issues. Used to reduce fever and heart problems. Element =
fire, Zodiac sign = Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius.
Sapphire - AKA stone of prosperity. Beauty, joy, peace,
intuition, and prosperity. Sapphire can be used as a general healing
stone and is especially helpful in alleviating problems with the blood
and circulation. Element = water, Zodiac sign = Virgo, Libra &
Sagittarius.
Silver - AKA stone of the soul. Silver represents the moon’s
energies and help to bring added power to other stones especially when
used during new and full moons. Use silver on its own to help eliminate
toxins and alleviate vision problems. Also used to bring power to
speech, conversation, intuition, and as an aid to astral travel.
Element = water, Zodiac sign = Cancer & Aquarius.
Sodalite - Self esteem, logic, intellect, fellowship,
solidarity, companionship. Use to heal problems with the glands,
digestion, insomnia. Element = water, Zodiac sign = Sagittarius.
Sunstone - AKA stone of the sun. Sunstone represents the healing
light of the sun and god energy. Stress reliever, vitality, energy,
independence. Use to heal sore throats, ulcers, rheumatism. Element =
fire, Zodiac sign = Libra & Leo.
Tiger eye - helps to bring the energies of the sun and earth
into balance with one another and can help to bring harmony to left and
right brain activity. This stone also acts as a good grounding stone,
use for meditation, to enhance psychic ability, and alleviate
depression. Helps heal problems with the eyes, throat, spinal column,
and broken bones. Element = earth, Zodiac sign = Capricorn.
Tiger iron - Tiger iron is a combination of golden tiger eye,
red jasper, and hematite. Use this stone to enhance your creativity,
artistic ability, and physical strength. Element = earth, Zodiac sign =
Leo.
Topaz - Creativity, love, happiness, meditation, health, wealth.
Topaz also helps to heal wounds and skin disorders. Element = air,
Zodiac sign = Sagittarius.
Unakite - AKA stone of mysticism. Spirituality, past lives, past
events, helps to balance the body/mind/soul connection. Use to bring
strength to the reproductive system and for a healthy pregnancy.
Element = earth, Zodiac sign = Scorpio.
Take care,
The Backyard Diva
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