There
are multiple ways to take advantage of a crystal's powers. The stone itself,
the color, shape, size, how it's worn or carried can all affect the way the
power is used or channeled to flow. They also can be used repeatedly, with a
good cleansing in between to clean the energies away. Just the act of bestowing
a stone onto another as a gift makes it a very powerful charm - why do you
think rings with stones are so popular as gifts?
For example, a Bloodstone. By itself,
it's a good protection stone. It can also be used for bringing wealth and good
luck. Carrying a small smooth pebble is a very effective charm for sales
clerks, bankers, loan officers, anyone dealing with money, or who has to travel
as a source of income. Can also be used for bringing luck or
wealth to a person. Since it's green, it can be
used as a item for spells requiring green objects as a focus point. It can also
be a Green Chakra stone. Set into a ring of silver or gold, a more potent
protection/wealth charm (depending on
metal). Carved into a shape (animal
or say a donut) differently effects the energies
as well.
This
chart will give you a basic listing of certain common crystals. Information of
them can also be found in many books as well as an Internet search.
|
Name |
Description |
Magickal Use |
Chakra |
|
Bloodstone |
Green
stone with red, brown, or multicolored flecks. Birthstone of Pisces. |
Used
for removing emotional blockage. Protection, health, & wealth. Gaining
knowledge. Victory. |
Heart |
|
Moonstone |
Range
of colors from white, gray, brown, yellow, orange, green, or pink. Can be
transparent to translucent. Will have a silvery or bluish iridescence.
Birthstone of Gemini. |
Protection.
Love of self and others. Brings good fortune and luck. Lunar stone, female
power. Healing. |
Dependant
on color. |
|
Tiger's Eye |
Honey-brown
with stripes (gold, brown, black). Can be found in green, red, and blue forms
as well. |
Focusing
mind. Protection for traveling. Good luck. Wealth. Understanding of self.
Courage and strength. |
Dependant
on color. |
|
Amethyst |
Deep
to light purple. Can have undertones of blue. Pure form is clear. Birthstone
of Aquarius. |
Love.
Protection against thieves. Mental strength. Healing. Sleep. Protection in
general. Psychic powers. |
Light
purple - crown. Deep purple - 3rd eye. |
|
Quartz,
Clear |
Transparent
to near opaque. Light and near see-through to almost black (see smoky).
Typically comes in points and shards, sometimes polished stones. |
Healing,
both body and mind. Balances emotions and eases the mind's worries.
Concentration. Engery enhancement. |
3rd
eye & Crown |
|
Quartz,
Smoky |
Very
similar to Clear quartz, but darker in color. Ranges from light gray to
almost black. |
Healing,
both body and mind. Patience. Perseverance. Calms the mind and removes
negative emotions. |
Base |
|
Quartz, Rose |
Semi
transparent/translucent stone in tones of pink, ranging from light pink to
almost red. |
Love,
passion, sexual desire. Healing. Nurturing stone helps erase fears &
stress. |
Base |
|
Hematite |
Overall
silver appearance. Stone true color is opaque red or red-brown. |
Healing.
Grounding. Promotes inner peace and tranquility. |
N/A |
|
Obsidian |
Glass
like surface. Normally black, but can be brown, gray, red, blue and green,
clear, orange, yellow. |
Helps
gain insight into problems. Stabilizes. Protection. Grounding. Scrying. |
Dependant
on color. |
|
Citrine |
Pale
yellow to |
Healing
- aids in depression. Happiness. Protection. Wisdom. Opens up the mind.
Enhances creativity, success & communication. |
Yellow
- Solar Plexius |
|
Agate, Moss |
Clear
or semi-clear with "moss" threads inside. |
Balances
the emotions. Prosperity. Wealth. |
N/A |
|
Agate, Blue
Lace |
Various
shades of blue, with bands of white to black within. May have clear sections. |
Calming.
Reduces stress. Helps with family issues. |
Throat |
|
Turquoise |
Sky
blue through shades of green to greenish and yellowish gray. Opaque with a
slightly waxy luster. Birthstone of Sagittarius. |
Brings
happiness & good fortune. Healing. Protection from violence &
accidents. Very good charm for traveling. More effective if received as a
gift. |
Blue
& Blue-green - Throat |
|
Amber |
Normally
honey-brown. Can range from red, yellow, green, and blue. May be cloudy or
transparent. May contain insects, leaves, or specs of dirt. |
Good
luck. Longevity. Healing. Mental balance & stimulation. Helps with
depression. Adds strength to magic - booster. |
Dependant
on color. |
|
Snowflake
Obsidian |
Black
with white or gray starburst flecks throughout. |
Protection.
Stabilization. Allows one to see the negative and turn it positive. Emotional
balancing. |
N/A |
|
Malachite |
Green
with bands ranging from light to dark green. |
Protection.
Brings harmony and peace. Grants knowledge & patience. Useful in
children's charms. Wealth. |
Can
be used for all |
|
Garnet |
Mainly
deep red, but also pink, purple, orange, violet, green, brown, and black.
Normally transparent. |
Passion
& sex drive. Balancing. Courage. Compassion. Fire stone. Protection for
travelers. |
Red
- Base |
|
Emerald |
Green
in various shades. Transparent to opaque. Birthstone of Taurus. |
Wisdom.
Protection from evil. Brings good fortune. Allows the truth to seen. Water
stone. |
Heart |
|
Pyrite |
Can
be in cube forms or flat “flower” forms. Goldish
metallic in color. |
Energy
shield. Positive stone. Boosts confidence. |
Yellow
- Solar Plexius |
|
Aventurine |
Can
be green, blue, red, brown or peach in color. Opaque with speckling of shiny
bits. Looks like “fine” grained quartz. |
Prosperity.
Helps reinforce leadership qualities. Stabilizes one’s state of mind,
bringing together the mind & the emotions. |
Dependant
on color. |
|
Fluorite |
|
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Jasper,
Picture |
|
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|
Onyx |
Normally
black, but also comes in blue, gray, white, brown, yellow and red. Appears
banded, marble-like. |
Gives
strength. Offers support, but also helps keep one own’s
counsel. Helps even out inner dualities. |
N/A |
|
Silver |
Silverish-gray. |
|
N/A |
|
Gold |
Normal
gold is bright metallic yellow. Also comes in pink and white. Natural rocks may
not look like much. |
|
Yellow
- Solar Plexius |
|
Jade |
Typically
various shades of green, but can also be orange, red, yellow, and black. |
|
Dependant
on color. |
|
Geode, Agate |
Various
colors, often dyed. Uncut pieces may appear to be
large rocks. Hallow inside with numerous growths. |
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