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SYMBOLIC AND MYTHICAL CRYSTAL MEANINGS

Doing heals. But the task must spark the spirit and touch the soul.

CRYSTALS WHICH SYMBOLICALLY ENHANCE MENTAL STATUS

AGATE: All agates enhance other stones.

AGATE, MOSS: Decreases depression, restores mental balance.

AGATE, PICTURE: Sharpens mind.

ALEXANDERITE: Increases self-esteem.

AMBER: Improves decision making.

AQUAMARINE: Improves expression.

BLOODSTONE: Courage, helps self-actualization.

CHRYSOPHASE: Tranquilizes, sharpens perception.

CORAL: Eases depression, dispels nightmares.

DIAMOND: Eases insecurity.

DIOPSIDE: Relieves insecurity.

EMERALD: Aids working closely with others.

FLUORITE: Increases intuition.

GARNET: Enhances imagination.

HEMATITE: Grounds, protects.

JASPER: Increases endurance, courage.

LAPIS LAZULI: Improves communication.

MALACHITE: Dispels stress, anxiety

MOONSTONE:. Improves intuition and receptivity.

OBSIDIAN: Wards off negativity, grounds.

OPAL: Promotes love, joy, emotional balance.

PEARL: Reduces over-sensitivity, peaceful.

PERIDOT: Extends patience.

PYRITE: Dispels anxiety.

RHODOCHROSITE: Strengthens self identity.

QUARTZ, AMETHYST: Guards against excess.

QUARTZ, CELESTITE: Calming influence.

QUARTZ, CITRINE: Reinforces self-confidence.

QUARTZ, ROSE: Tranquilizes, calms.

QUARTZ, SMOKY: Balances emotions.

QUARTZ, WHITE: Promotes healing, an energizer.

RUBY: Increase confidence, leadership skills.

SAPPHIRE; Mood elevator, improves communication.

SODALITE: Fosters harmony and communication.

TIGER'S EYE: Balances material and physical needs.

TOPAZ: Relaxes, balances.

TOURMALINE, BLACK; Protective, guards against bad vibes.

TURQUOISE: Healing, protection.

CRYSTALS FOR THE CHAKRAS

FIRST OR ROOT: For closing; Black tourmaline, Hematite, Smoky Quartz. For opening; Bloodstone, Garnet, Ruby.

SECOND OR SACRAL: For closing; Clear Quartz, Jade. for opening; Carnelian, Citrine.

THIRD OR NAVAL: For closing; Amber, Moonstone, Peridot. for opening; Citrine, Topaz.

FOURTH OR HEART: For closing; Emerald, Malechite. For opening; Rose quartz, Kunzite, Rhodochrosite.

FIFTH OR THROAT: For closing; Sapphire, Aquamarine, Turquoise. For opening; Blue topaz, Azurite.

SIXTH CHAKRA OR THIRD EYE: For closing; Watermelon tourmaline, Lapis. for opening: Amethyst, Moonstone

SEVENTH OR CROWN: For closing; Opal, Tourmaline. For opening; diamond Herkimer Diamond, Clear quartz.

COLORS OF STONES

RED: Bloodstone, Coral, Garnet, Ruby;

PINK: Kunzite, Rhodochrosite, Rose Quartz;

ORANGE: Carnelian, Fire Opal;

YELLOW: Amber, Citrine, Topaz;

GREEN: Emerald, Jade, Malachite, Tourmaline;

BLUE: Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Turquoise.

VIOLET/PURPLE: Amethyst, Purple flourite.

WHITE: Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Clear Quartz.

BLACK: Obsidian, Tourmaline, Hematite.

STONES FOR ASTROLOGICAL SIGNS

ARIES: Diamond, Bloodstone, Garnet, Ruby, Chrysoprase.

TAURUS: Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli Rose Quartz.

GEMINI: Pearl, Agate, Aventurine.

CANCER: Ruby, Pearl, Rhodochrosite.

LEO: Peridot, Amber, Carnelian, Citrine.

VIRGO: Sapphire, Agate, Aventurine.

LIBRA; Opal, Peridot, Chrysoprase.

SCORPIO: Topaz, Kunzite, Tourmiliated quartz.

SAGITTARIUS: Turquoise, Zircon, Suglite

CAPRICORN: Garnet, Amber, Hematite, Apache Tear

AQUARIUS: Amethyst., Fossils, Lapis Lazuli

PISCES: Aquamarine, Bloodstone

INTERESTING BOOKS

Bowman, Catherine, CRYSTAL AWARENESS, Llewellyn Publications, St. Paul, MN, 1992.

Cunningham, Scott, CRYSTAL, GEM, AND METAL MAGIC, Llewellyn Publications, St. Paul, MN, 1988.

Heaps, Willard A., BIRTHSTONES, Hawthorn books, NY, NY, 1969.

Melody, LOVE IS IN THE EARTH, Earth-Love Publishing House, Richland, WA, 1991.

Sullivan, Kevin, CRYSTAL HANDBOOK, Penguin Books, USA, 1987.