Gemstone Meanings

Healing stones, crystals and semi-precious gemstones come from one unified source - Mother Earth. Created from the magma or Earth's inner core, healing stones have gone through a geologic process of heating, cooling and displacement on their way to their present form.


The energy field of different gemstones is influenced by geometrical form, colour and subtle vibration. Each stone is made up of minute crystals which are in constant motion thus emitting an energy signature or frequency. The gemstone's colour also plays a dynamic role in the stone's healing energy. The play of light and colour can stimulate or calm; purify or heal.


A magical and symbiotic connection has always existed between human beings and gems. Evidence of gemstones used for healing has been found as far back as the fourth millennium before Christ. Ancient civilizations such as the Chinese, Egyptians, Sumerians, Greeks, Romans, or Shamans and Medicine Men have used gemstones for healing in multiple ways - made into powders or elixirs, worn, carried or placed on the body and in ceremonies or rituals. This ancient knowledge has been passed down to our day and with the emerging popularity of holistic health and healing the use of gemstones is again making its way into modern life.


So when we wear crystals and gemstones or have them in our living space, they will emit energy vibrations that bring a sense of wellbeing on all levels.



Amethyst



It eases headaches, migraines and releases tension, also helps to relieve physical, emotional and psychological pain or stress. It is Excellent in helping to treat insomina and brings about restful sleep. Amethyst also facilitates the decision making process, bringing in common sense and spiritual insights, mentally it calms and helps to enhance memory.


Aventurine (Green)



Is a very positive gemstone of prosperity, it reinforces leadership qualities and decisiveness. It promotes compassion and empathy and encourages perseverance. It is a comforter and heart healer and also a general harmonizer. It helps to soothe anger and settle nausea, also it dissolves negative emotions and thoughts. It really is an all round healer bringing in well being and emotional calm.


Calcite (Blue)



Is a gentle stone for recuperation and relaxation, It helps to lower blood pressure and dissolves pain on all levels, by gently soothing the nerves and lifting anxieties. It also helps to release built up negative emotions. When used in crystal healing especially around the throat it aids communication, it also helps encourage calcium intake, which strengthens the skeleton and bones. It can also help to alleviates skin conditions and aids tissue healing.


Carnelian



Carnelian is an agate class of chalcedony that is a stone of creativity, individuality and courage. It`s full of life force and vitality, it helps to stimulate the metabolism, and also helps to activate the absorption of vitamins and minerals and ensures a good suply of blood to the organs and tissue. This Carnelian also helps with lower back problems, rheumatism, arthritis and neuralgia, also helps to influence the female reproductive organs and increase fertility. Emotionally this gemstone is a powerful protector against envy, anger and resentment, it calms anger and helps to banish emotional negativity, replacing it with a love of life.


Garnet



Is a powerfully energizing and regenerating gemstone, as it cleanses and revitalizes, purifies and balances energy, bringing serenity or passion as appropriate. Garnet inspires love and devotion, it balances the sex drive and helps to alleviate emotional disharmony. This gemstone also helps to stimulate metabolism, and treats cellular disorders, purifies and re-energizes the blood, heart and lungs.


Hematite



Hematite is known as a "stone for the mind". It brings mental organization and is very grounding and calming. It helps with original thinking, logical thinking, and mathematics. Is particularly effective at protecting, it harmonizes mind, body and spirit. It boosts self-esteem and enhances willpower and imparts confidence. When used in healing, it aids circulatory problems such as Reynauds disease and certain blood conditions as anemia. It supports the kidneys in cleansing blood and helping regerate tissue. Its excellent for treating leg cramps, anxiety and insomnia.


Jade



Is a symbol of purity and serenity, it signifies wisdom gathered in tranquillity. It is associated with the heart and increases love and nurturing. It is a protective gemstone which keeps the wearer from harm and brings harmony, it is believed to attract good luck and friendship. Jade is a Dream stone placed near where you sleep, it brings insightful dreams. It is a cleansing stone, which aids the kidneys and adrenal glands, removes toxins and assists with the emotional stress involved with childbirth, bringing calm and harmony.


Jasper



Is known as the supreme nurturer, it sustains and supports during times of stress, bringing tranquillity and wholeness. Mentally Jasper aids quick thinking and promotes organizational abilities and seeing projects through. It also stimulates the imagination and helps you transform ideas into action. When used in healing it helps to support the circulatory, digestive and sexual organs.


Lapis Lazuli



It stimulates personal and spiritual power, this stone quickly releases stress, bringing in deep peace. Lapis Lazuli encourages taking charge of life and self awareness, also it helps to allow self-expression without holding back or compromising. When used in healing it aids in alleviating pain, especially that of migraine and headaches. It helps overcome depression and benefits the nervous systems, also aids vertigo, lowers blood pressure and helps with throat problems, larynx and thyroid.


Malachite



Aids in transformation , life is lived more intensely under the influence of this adventurous stone, which encourages risk-taking and change. Malachite draws out deep feelings and breaks unwanted ties and outworn patterns and encourages expressing feelings. It`s extremely versatile when used in healing, it`s particularly useful for cramps, including menstrual and facilitates childbirth-It`s been called the midwife stone, It resonates with the female sexual organs . It`s also very good in the treatment of travel sickness, lowering blood pressure, asthma, epilepsy and arthritis.


Moonstone



Is the stone of new beginnings, as its name suggests, it is strongly connected to the moon and to intuition. It`s most powerful effect is that of calming the emotions, as it soothes emotional instability and stress. It has been traditionally used to enhance psychic abilities and to help develop clairvoyance. When used in healing it helps the digestive, reproductive systems and fluid retention. Especially alleviating degenerative conditions of the skin, hair, eyes, liver and pancreas. It is excellent for the treatment of PMS, conception, childbirth and breast feeding.


Opal



Is a delicate stone with a fine vibration, it enhances cosmic consciousness and induces psychic abilities. Stimulating originality and dynamic creativity, it aids in accessing and expressing ones true self. Emotionally Opal has always been associated with Love , passion and desire, It`s a seductive stone that intensifies emotional states and releases inhibitions, also it`s said to bring loyalty, faithfulness and spontaneity. When used in healing Opal strengthens the will to live, it aids with Parkinson`s disease, fevers and enhances memory. It is also beneficial to the eyes.


Quartz



Is the most powerful healing and energy amplifier on the planet, because of its unique helical spiral crystalline form, it absorbs, releases and regulates energy, when acupuncture needles are coated in Quartz the effects are increased by ten percent. On a Spiritual level it enhances psychic ability and attunes your spiritual purpose. Quartz is a Master healer and can be used for any condition, it stimulates the immune system and brings the body into balance

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Goldern Quartz



It facilitates spiritual communication over a long distance, including between worlds. It empowers healing at all levels, as it stimulates the immune system and brings the body into balance. It also aids concentration and helps unlock memory.


Rose Quartz



Is the stone of unconditional Love and infinite peace, it is the most important crystal for the heart. It purifies and opens up the heart emotionally and brings deep inner healing and Self-love, as you cannot fully accept love from others nor love them unless you love yourself. Rose Quartz is calming, reassuring and excellent for use in trauma or crisis, it also gently draws off negative energy and replaces it with loving vibes, it really does encourage self-forgiveness, acceptance and invokes self-trust and self-worth.


Red Quartz



It enhances one's strength to continue all endeavours. It also helps balance or level the emotions, making one feel more calmly detached instead of panicky or upset. It expands etheric vision. It enhances encounters with others and facilitates giving and receiving, and bring a sense of expansiveness to relationships. Red quartz can increase and enhance evaluation and evolution of the inner self. When used in healing it has been used for reproductive system disorders, weight loss, and helps to promote creativity and sexuality.


Smoky Quartz



Smoky (or smokey) quartz is a grounding and stabilizing stone. It brings calm and centring, lifts depression, enhances practicality, and generally removes negative energies, bringing happiness. Smoky quartz is also a good luck stone. It can also assist in tapping subconscious wisdom. Smoky quartz is a protective stone, particularly for physical protection, protection from negativity, and psychic protection. Physically, it is helpful for kidneys, abdomen, pancreas, reproductive organs, menstrual cramps, fertility issues, water retention.


Sodalite



Is an excellent stone for the mind, as it eliminates mental confusion and encourages rational thought, objectivity, truth and intuitive perception. It also brings about emotional calm and eases panic attacks. It enhances self-esteem and self-acceptance, also it helps to bring harmony and release old mental conditioning. When used in healing Sodalite balances the metabolism, overcomes calcium deficiencies and cleanses the lymphatic system boosting the immune system, also it treats the throat, vocal cords and larynx.


Tigers Eye



Is a protective stone that is traditionally carried as a talisman to ward off ill wishing, it brings out integrity and assists in accomplishing goals. It aids releasing blocked creativity to help in recognizing one`s talents and abilities, it also helps to alleviate depression and lift moods. When used in healing it helps to treat the eyes, the throat and reproductive organs.

 

Turquoise



Is an "anti-negativity stone" & general healer. Dispels negative energy & protects. Encourages self-realization and creative problem solving. Strengthens the body and energy field. Heals the spirit; soothes and brings peace of mind. Attracts love.