MOONSTONE (RAINBOW)

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Transparent to translucent; white with flashes of blue schiller

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Common, but the prized flawless stones are rare

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Womb, fertility

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Emotional balance, fascination, focus

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Angel aura quartz, milky quartz

KEYWORDS: Life cycles, feminine support, gratitude, patience, abundance

THE CRYSTAL

Rainbow moonstone is part of the feldspar mineral group and is composed of both albite and orthoclase, which form in alternating layers, giving the moonstone its characteristic adularescence (the colorful schiller on the stone’s surface). Albite is a triclinic crystal while orthoclase is a monoclinic crystal. The highest quality rainbow moonstone crystals are from India and Sri Lanka.

LEGENDARY USES

Rainbow moonstone is an alternate June birthstone. It’s the gem related to the thirteenth wedding anniversary, which is significant because there are also thirteen moon cycles in a year. Ancient Romans believed that moonstone was made when the moon’s light touched the earth and thought that it carried the energy of the goddess Diana. The Greeks also revered the stone, associating it with the moon goddess Selene, Artemis, and Hecate, among others. It is traditionally associated with Mondays (the “moon day”). In India, it was believed that by placing a moonstone in your mouth on the night of a full moon, you could tell the future. In Hindu mythology it is said that moonstone was created from the eyes of the demon Bali when he was defeated by Lord Vishnu. Moonstones are seen as a symbol of fertility in the Middle East and are sewn into women’s undergarments.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Moonstone is traditionally associated with cycles—of life, of fertility, and of crops. It is a powerful abundance stone and is excellent for manifesting. Rainbow moonstone also helps to balance the emotions.

HOW TO USE

Place this crystal outside, overnight, to charge it with lunar energy on the night of a full moon. Then write down what you’d like to manifest on a small piece of paper and place the charged crystal atop the paper to call your desire into being.

NUUMMITE

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Opaque; deep brown with shimmering gold flecks

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Very rare, but available from many specialty stores

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Electrolyte regulation, DMT production

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Out-of-body experiences

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Bronzite, hypersthene, astrophyllite

KEYWORDS: Spiritual awakening, lucid dreaming, shamanic journeying

THE CRYSTAL

Nuummite is a metamorphic rock made of the minerals anthophyllite and gedrite. Its sole location of origin is Greenland, but similar material has also been found in the United States.

LEGENDARY USES

Nuummite was discovered in 1982, so it has no known historical significance. It is named for the town of Nuuk, in Greenland, where it was discovered.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Nuummite is an excellent stone for meditation. It deepens the meditation, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in an inner journey. It promotes astral travel and other mystical experiences and usually comes into your life if you’re in a period of great spiritual awakening. Nuummite is one of the most profoundly consciousness-expanding stones available. It can be used to create altered states of awareness for dissolving the ego consciousness and learning about who you truly are at the core of your being.

HOW TO USE

Schedule a mini spiritual retreat for yourself for an entire day. Plan your whole day, from what you will eat (and having all of your meals prepared in advance), to how you will spend your time. It’s important that you make an effort to disconnect from the outside world on this day and focus on inner work. A large portion of your day should be dedicated to meditating in a dark, quiet room, free from distractions. Create a sacred space for yourself where you can connect with the energy of your nuummite stone. Make yourself comfortable and place the crystal on your third eye chakra, allowing yourself to open fully to the experience of the crystal’s energy during your meditation.

OBSIDIAN (RAINBOW SHEEN)

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Opaque; glassy black with a rainbow schiller

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Uncommon

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Heart, lungs, navel

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Safety, mental clarity

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Gold sheen obsidian, labradorite, rainbow aura quartz

KEYWORDS: Psychic skills, ancestors, protection

THE CRYSTAL

Rainbow sheen obsidian is a variety of obsidian that includes nanoparticles of magnetite, which are responsible for its characteristic iridescence. It is also known as iris obsidian. Obsidian is a natural glass and has no internal crystalline structure; it’s an amorphous mineral. The best quality rainbow sheen obsidian comes from Mexico, but it has also been found in California.

LEGENDARY USES

This specific variety of obsidian has no known historical or legendary uses.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Rainbow obsidian is known for its ability to stimulate the intuition and help you develop your psychic skills. It contains all of the colors in the spectrum and is excellent for balancing and aligning the chakras. Rainbow sheen obsidian is also an excellent protection stone, dissolving negativity from your energy field and repairing your aura. It is especially useful for psychics or mediums who routinely connect with those on the other side, keeping the user protected from entities or energetic attachments. Rainbow sheen obsidian can be polished into a mirror or scrying surface and used for divination, helping you to receive messages and wisdom from your guides and ancestor spirits.

HOW TO USE

If you’re doing any kind of channeling, psychic work, or mediumship, place a piece of rainbow sheen obsidian in a prominent location within your space. Create an affirmation of safety or protective prayer for yourself to keep you shielded during your work. This may be something as simple as, “I am shielded, protected, and secure,” to something very specific about the type of psychic work that you do. Hold your hands over the obsidian stone while speaking your affirmation aloud, activating the crystal and filling your space with protective energy.

OPAL (BOULDER)

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Opaque to translucent; tan with glittering rainbow swirls

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Limited availability

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Fluid retention, stomach, eyes

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Flexibility, happiness, joy

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Chalcopyrite, welo opal, labradorite

KEYWORDS: Chakra balancing, peace, hope

THE CRYSTAL

Boulder opals are a precious variety of opal that forms as glittering rainbow veins between brown ironstone rocks in Queensland, Australia. Opal is an amorphous mineral and has no internal crystalline structure.

LEGENDARY USES

Boulder opal is the October birthstone. The Aboriginal peoples of Australia have a legend that their creator came to earth on a rainbow to share a message of peace. Where the Creator’s foot stepped down to earth it forced the rainbow to touch the ground, creating boulder opal. It is the national gemstone of Australia.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Boulder opal is an exquisite stone known for its ability to instill peace and hope in the user. You can use it to calm your mind when you’re feeling restless or anxious. It replaces tension with joy and ease. Boulder opal encourages you to find things in your life that make you happy and spend more time doing those things. It helps you to see the bigger picture and rearrange your priorities based on what truly nurtures your soul and spirit, rather than pursuits that are rooted in the ego mind. Because of its brilliant rainbow of colors, boulder opal is an excellent crystal for balancing and aligning the chakras. It promotes flexibility in the physical body as well as flexibility of mind, changing the way that you usually think about things.

HOW TO USE

Hold a piece of boulder opal in your sending (dominant) hand and pass it over your chakra centers, beginning at your root chakra and moving up the spine toward your crown chakra to realign them and bring you an overall sense of wellness and balance.

PRASIOLITE

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Transparent; pale mint green to sage green

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Fairly uncommon

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Feet, gallbladder

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Emotional purging

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Green apophyllite, prehnite, serpentine, epidote

KEYWORDS: Earth energy, fairies, spiritual grounding

THE CRYSTAL

Prasiolite is a member of the quartz group and may display a hexagonal or trigonal crystal structure. It’s rarely found with terminated crystals and is much more common in its massive state. Prasiolite is formed when a certain amethyst, containing special iron ions, is naturally irradiated, turning the purple crystals green. It is sometimes called green amethyst or vermarine. Amethyst may be artificially irradiated to create prasiolite, so be sure to ask whether or not stones are natural before purchasing them. It’s found in Brazil, Canada, and Malawi.

LEGENDARY USES

This crystal has no known historical uses.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Prasiolite is a strong cleanser and can be used to purge the emotional body of psychic debris and excess baggage. If you have been holding on to emotions rooted in past experiences that are keeping you from moving forward with your life, then prasiolite may make an excellent companion stone for you. It allows you to “clean house” and clear unwanted feelings from your psyche. Additionally, prasiolite is a spiritual grounding stone. If you’re active in high-level spiritual work, but have a difficult time keeping your feet firmly planted on earth and your mind focused on the present moment, then prasiolite can gently assist you in getting back into your body. It is also said to attract playful fairies and nature spirits, assisting you in activities that can help heal the earth.

HOW TO USE

Place a tumbled prasiolite stone on the floor any time you’re feeling ungrounded or “spacey.” Gently place the soul of your foot into the stone (just enough to make contact, but without applying pressure or creating any sense of discomfort). Keep your foot in this position for about 30 seconds and then repeat the process with your other foot.

BLUESTONE (PRESELI)

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Opaque; gray-blue with green flecks and occasional peach blotches

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Rare

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Brain, heart, womb

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Wisdom, intellect

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Sodalite, seraphinite, fairy stones

KEYWORDS: Expansion, oneness, mysticism, history

THE CRYSTAL

Preseli bluestone is only found in the Preseli Hills of Pembrokeshire in West Wales. Preseli bluestone is an intrusive, volcanic rock. It’s a form of dolerite comprised of feldspar and augite.

LEGENDARY USES

Preseli bluestones were used to construct the inner rings of the sacred site of Stonehenge. Welsh legends credit these stones with a variety of magical attributes and Preseli bluestone artifacts such as axes have been uncovered in Wales. The Pentre Ifan, also known as Ceridwen’s Womb, is also constructed of large Preseli bluestones and is said to be a doorway to the world of fairies. The Welsh Red Book of Hergest and the Black Book of Carmarthen describe how Merlin used magic to move the stones from their origin to Camelot.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Preseli bluestone is a stone of the ancients. It carries with it the wisdom of generations and the magic of the ages. It is strongly connected with the archetypes from the Arthurian legends and is a symbol of loyalty, bravery, earth healing, and mysticism. Its energy is both earthy and fiery and it is strongly linked with the dragon totem. Although the energy of Preseli bluestone is strong and may feel forceful, it is also well rooted and secure, so it keeps you grounded during use.

HOW TO USE

Preseli bluestone is best used in crystal layouts. Placing a stone above the head, at the location of the crown chakra, can activate your inner knowing and connection to the ancients. Alternatively, a stone can be placed over the sacral chakra to promote an inward-looking journey so that you’re able to explore the depths of your psyche and your relation to the whole.

PURPURITE

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Opaque; pearlescent violet to purple

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Slightly uncommon

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Pineal gland

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Forgiveness, motivation

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Charoite, sugilite, amethyst

KEYWORDS: Shape-shifting, change, transformation, magic

THE CRYSTAL

Purpurite is a member of the orthorhombic crystal system. It is found in many places around the world, but some of the highest quality material comes from Namibia and Portugal. It forms violet to purple crusts or platelike layers of velvety, satin-like, or pearlescent material on a brown to dark gray matrix.

LEGENDARY USES

Purpurite was officially named in 1905 for its purple color, but it has no known legendary or historical uses.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Purpurite is a highly transformative stone. It connects with the Violet Flame of the Ascended Master St. Germain and burns away impurities in your life to reveal your true spiritual nature. It is strongly linked with the symbolism of the phoenix totem. Purpurite is symbolic of rebirth and transformation. You can use purpurite as a touchstone during a period of major life growth. Purpurite can also be helpful for enhancing any kind of ritual, ceremony, or magical work.

HOW TO USE

When you’re undergoing big changes in your life, keep a purpurite stone with you in your pocket or purse so that its energy remains in your field, supporting you during the transformation. You may also want to sit quietly, holding your purpurite stone, and visualize a mighty phoenix in your mind’s eye. See this phoenix surrounded by violet light emanating from your stone. Then, visualize the phoenix growing smaller and smaller and flying into the interior of your stone, residing there to help you through these life changes, acting as a symbol of your personal growth.

SILICA (QUANTUM QUATTRO)

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Translucent to transparent; gray-brown with blue, green, and turquoise

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Uncommon

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Thyroid

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Mental expansion, clarity, compassion

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Chrysocolla, shattuckite, turquoise

KEYWORDS: Earth healing, goddess energy, nature connection

THE CRYSTAL

Quantum quattro silica is a Namibian rock composed of shattuckite, chrysocolla, dioptase, and malachite in a matrix of smoky quartz.

LEGENDARY USES

This crystal has no known legendary or historical uses.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Quantum quattro silica is a stone of nature. This crystal aids in earth healing and is strongly linked with the earth goddess, Gaia. It can help you feel empathy and compassion for all of the earth’s creatures, motivating you to work toward sustainability and ecological responsibility in your life. Quantum quattro silica is excellent for promoting mental clarity and expanding your conscious mind so that you’re able to see that which is not immediately visible or realized.

HOW TO USE

Take a piece of quantum quattro silica out into your favorite place in nature. Also bring along a bell or chime and a piece of fruit. Sit down and place your quantum quattro stone on the ground in front of you. Ring your bell or chime to call on nature spirits in the area and ask them to surround you and support you during this earth healing ceremony. Hover your hands over the stone and visualize it glowing with bright light. See this light expand and move deep down into the earth, all the way to the earth’s core. Hold the intention to offer the earth this healing energy. Then, offer the piece of fruit to the earth spirits to show your gratitude for their support during the process.

QUARTZ (AJOITE)

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Transparent; vibrant blue in a colorless quartz matrix

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Rare

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Thymus

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Compassion, gratitude

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Turquoise, celadonite quartz, papagoite quartz

KEYWORDS: Spiritual awakening, cosmic consciousness, communication with guides

THE CRYSTAL

Ajoite is a triclinic crystal. Ajoite quartz crystals are found only in Messina, South Africa (even though ajoite itself is found in several locations across the globe).

LEGENDARY USES

These specific ajoite quartz crystals were discovered in 1991 and have no known historical or legendary uses.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Ajoite quartz promotes attitudes of gratitude and is excellent used for any kind of law of attraction work or manifesting. It can help you open your heart and instills a sense of generosity and a giving spirit. Ajoite quartz is also wonderful for facilitating a connection to your spirit guides in order to open the lines of communication for wisdom and guidance. This is one of the highest vibrational crystals available and pairs well with moldavite for intensely spiritual work. Additionally, ajoite can be used to deepen meditation and promote mystical experiences. It is an excellent companion for shamanic journey work.

HOW TO USE

Hold an ajoite quartz crystal up to your third eye chakra and close your eyes. Begin your meditation and picture yourself in a beautiful crystal cave. Start exploring the cave, which is filled with tons of glittering ajoite quartz crystals. Move through the various passages in the cave until you discover a cavern where your spirit guides are waiting for you. Greet them and ask for their wisdom and guidance about any life issues that you’d like clarity about. Allow yourself to receive any messages from your guides. These may come as spoken words, images, pictures, symbols, or feelings. When you’re ready, thank your guides, open your eyes, and return to your everyday awareness.

QUARTZ (ANGEL AURA)

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Translucent to opaque; metallic iridescence on white background

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Uncommon, but readily available at most specialty stores

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Cellular and DNA healing

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Compassion, concern

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Rainbow moonstone, milky quartz

KEYWORDS: Spirit guide connection, service

THE CRYSTAL

Angel aura quartz is created by placing quartz crystals into a very hot (approximately 1600°F (870°C) vacuum chamber with vaporized platinum and/or silver for several hours. The precious metals bond to the surface of the quartz crystals, giving them an iridescent coating. Angel aura quartz is also sometimes known as opal aura quartz or pearl aura quartz.

LEGENDARY USES

Angel aura quartz has not been available for very long, so it does not have any known associated historical or legendary uses.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Angel aura quartz can help you connect with angels, archangels, and the Ascended Masters. It acts as an energetic gateway to the angelic realm. This stone is excellent for enhancing communication with your angels and guides, especially when paired with angelite. Angel aura quartz helps the communication to come through loud and clear so that there is no second guessing as to the source of the information and wisdom being shared. This crystal is an excellent companion stone for lightworkers. If you’re an energy healer or lightworker, try adding an angel aura quartz crystal to your space to enhance the effects of the healing modalities you offer. If you’re a healer or psychic, you can also use angel aura quartz to connect with your client’s guides and invite them to assist in the session or reading.

HOW TO USE

To enhance the effectiveness of a healing session that you’re performing for a client, place an angel aura quartz cluster on your altar, in your healing space, or beneath the massage table.

QUARTZ (AQUA AURA)

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Transparent; bright cerulean blue with iridescent sheen

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Uncommon

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Neck, trachea

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Imagination

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Blue kyanite, blue apatite, blue topaz

KEYWORDS: Myth, legend, astrology

THE CRYSTAL

Aqua aura quartz is created by placing quartz crystals into a very hot (approximately 1600°F (870°C) vacuum chamber with vaporized gold for several hours. The precious metal bonds to the surface of the quartz crystals, giving them a cerulean, iridescent coating.

LEGENDARY USES

Aqua aura quartz has not been available for very long, so it does not have any known associated historical or legendary uses.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Aqua aura quartz is a stone of celestial energy. It connects you to the continuous cycle of the sun and moon. This crystal is an excellent companion for you if you’re studying astrology as it helps to deepen your understanding of the archetypal energies of the zodiac. Aqua aura quartz also has an affinity with the energy of mythical creatures like mermaids, unicorns, dragons, and more. This crystal encourages you to speak from the heart and say what’s on your mind with great compassion.

HOW TO USE

Aqua aura quartz is probably best used as a personal meditation stone. To deepen your connection with your crystal, try meditating with it at least three times per week for one month. Before each meditation session, be sure to set an intention or goal for yourself and what you’d like to achieve (whether it be stillness of mind, connecting with guides, self-awareness, or something else). Keep a meditation journal during this time and take note of any interesting or seemingly significant experiences that you have with your stone.

QUARTZ (DREAM)

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Translucent; sage green to sea green

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Rare

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Immune system, heart

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Subconscious mind

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Prehnite, wavellite, epidote

KEYWORDS: Dreaming, astral travel, heart healing

THE CRYSTAL

Dream quartz is a variety of quartz with inclusions of epidote and actinolite that color the quartz a sage to sea green color. The inclusions in these crystals are evenly distributed so that the quartz is colored uniformly throughout. True dream quartz crystals are very uncommon and are found only in Colombia. These are not the same as other epidote-included quartz crystals (which show small to large epidote needles throughout the body of the quartz itself).

LEGENDARY USES

These crystals have no known legendary or historical associations.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Dream quartz is one of the most powerful crystals for dream healing. It can also be used for facilitating astral travel and spiritual exploration. If you’re serious about exploring the dream state, then there’s no better crystal companion. Working regularly with a dream quartz crystal can enhance your lucid dreaming abilities. This crystal can also help heal heart trauma, both physical and emotional. It supports you during recovery from emotional wounds and helps you to be gentle and patient with yourself during the process.

HOW TO USE

Place a dream quartz cluster on your bedside table and look at it before falling asleep. When you close your eyes, try to picture it in your mind’s eye. Set an intention for your dream state—lucid dreaming, dream healing, or intuitive dreaming. Try to have the crystal be the very last thing you think about before you fall asleep. When you awake, hold your crystal and reflect on your dreams. Write down a few messages in your dream journal (if you have one) or on a piece of paper, about your intention for the night before and whether or not you were able to achieve your dreaming goals.

QUARTZ (FADEN)

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Transparent; clear with a milky, white line

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Fairly common

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Heart, spine, sinuses, esophagus

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Adaptability

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Selenite, petalite, ulexite

KEYWORDS: Connection, observation

THE CRYSTAL

Faden quartz is a special tabular formation of quartz displaying a milky white line within the body of the crystal. This line looks like a piece of string or yarn trapped within the crystal and is responsible for the naming of the quartz; faden is the German word for “thread.” The threadlike line is composed of gas molecules that were trapped within the crystal during its formation. The best faden quartz crystals are from France and Belgium, but specimens can also be found in Pakistan.

LEGENDARY USES

Faden quartz crystals have no known legendary or historical uses.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Faden quartz helps to facilitate connections between people. It can be used during healing sessions to enable healers to better understand the needs of their clients. It is also an excellent stone for promoting group harmony and cooperation. Faden quartz can be useful for pessimists as it encourages a positive mindset. It can help you to be flexible and adapt to changing situations and circumstances. Faden quartz assists you in taking these changes in your stride and fully analyzing a situation before making rash decisions.

HOW TO USE

To bring harmony among the members of a group, place a faden quartz in the center of the meeting space. Ask that all group members join hands, close their eyes, and tune into the energy of the stone. Have each member in the group speak aloud a positive intention for the group meeting for the day. Feel the energy of the faden quartz embrace everyone in the space.

QUARTZ (GOLDEN RUTILATED)

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Transparent; clear with golden needles

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Common

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Pineal gland, gallbladder, kidneys, hair

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Self-confidence, self-image

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Golden barite, golden selenite

KEYWORDS: Energy, cleansing, beauty, sexuality

THE CRYSTAL

Golden rutilated quartz is a variety of quartz crystal that contains inclusions of golden rutile. The needlelike rutile crystals penetrate the clear crystal. The best quality golden rutilated quartz crystals are from Brazil.

LEGENDARY USES

Golden rutilated quartz is also known as maiden hair quartz or as Venus hair quartz because it looks like silken strands of golden hair trapped within the crystal.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Golden rutilated quartz is a powerful cleanser. It quickly works to break up blockages or stagnant energy from within your aura or chakra system and dissolves it into tiny bits that are then transmuted into positive energy. Similarly, it can be used to break up calcium deposits coating your pineal gland, increasing your intuition. This crystal promotes self-confidence and encourages the recognition of your own beauty (both inner beauty and positive thoughts about your body image). Golden rutilated quartz also corresponds to sensuality and sexuality. It can re-ignite passion in romantic relationships, increasing feelings of love and intimacy between you and your partner.

HOW TO USE

To enhance your self-confidence and create positive thoughts about your body image, stand in front of the mirror while holding your golden rutilated quartz. Every day for one week, speak aloud one thing that you find beautiful or likeable about yourself while holding your crystal and gazing at your reflection. The following week, you should speak two positive traits while holding your crystal. Continue in this manner, adding one new thing each week until you feel confident, beautiful, loved, and lovable.

QUARTZ (SHAMANIC DREAM)

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Transparent; clear with green and brown mosslike inclusions

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Fairly common

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Lungs, brain cells

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Curiosity, consciousness exploration

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Lodolite quartz, celadonite quartz, lithium quartz

KEYWORDS: Shamanic journey, meditation, personal growth

THE CRYSTAL

Shamanic dream quartz is a variety of quartz containing inclusions of lodolite, lithium, and chlorite. The mosslike inclusions within the clear crystal can range in color from green, to lavender, to brown, to pink, to creamy yellow. This stone is also sometimes referred to as garden quartz due to its plantlike mineral inclusions.

LEGENDARY USES

Shamanic dream stones have no known legendary or historical uses.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

The vibrant inner landscape of these crystals is a metaphor for personal exploration. Shamanic dream quartz crystals are commonly rounded into a lens-like shapes and used for scrying divination and meditation. These crystals stimulate curiosity and inquisitiveness and nudge you to question your perception of reality. These special crystals can be used to explore the depths of your consciousness in order to bring to light that which requires personal growth and change. These stones are powerful tools for inner work, but also facilitate the exploration of the universe through lucid dreaming and spiritual journeying.

HOW TO USE

Find a quiet place to meditate where you won’t be disturbed. Hold a shamanic dream quartz crystal in your hands and gaze into its depths. Allow your conscious mind to slowly give way to your subconscious (your inner self) as you explore the depths of the crystal’s inner landscape. Take note of the beauty of the crystal’s interior; appreciate how the minerals flow and swirl together, in natural perfection. Let all thoughts slip away from you and lose yourself for a time in the peace of the crystal. Once you have achieved a sense of mindfulness, close your eyes and tune into your own energy. When you feel ready, you may open your eyes and return to the present moment.

QUARTZ (SPIRIT)

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Transparent with an opaque core; lilac to gold

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Fairly common, but may be hard to obtain

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Stomach, skull, ears, fingernails and toenails, skin

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Grief recovery

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Auralite-23, amethyst, lavender fluorite

KEYWORDS: Spirituality, feminism, connection

THE CRYSTAL

Spirit quartz is also known as cactus quartz, pineapple quartz, or porcupine quartz due to its interesting formation. These crystals normally display large points coated with a secondary growth of tiny crystals. They are commonly found in intertwining clusters. These magnificent crystals are from only one location in South Africa. Spirit quartz comes in a range of varieties (including clear quartz and smoky quartz), but is most commonly found in combinations of amethyst and citrine crystals.

LEGENDARY USES

Spirit quartz is sometimes called fairy quartz. It is a relatively recent mineral find and has no known historical or legendary uses.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Spirit quartz crystals activate the crown chakra and assist you in accessing divine knowledge about your soul contracts, the Akashic Records, and your life path. Meditating with these crystals can reveal information pertaining to your past lives and will help you to remove negstive karma carried over to this life time from your past life experiences. These crystals are natural abundance magnets and can be used to manifest health, wealth, and good luck. Spirit quartz is also an excellent crystal companion for emotional healing and can be used to reduce the effects of grieving after loss. Additionally, it is a stone for women, evoking femininity and supporting feminism and women’s quality.

HOW TO USE

A spirit quartz cluster is excellent used in the center of a crystal grid for manifesting. You may place a small written affirmation beneath the stone to enhance its effects.

QUARTZ (TIBETAN)

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Transparent; clear, often with black flecks

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Fairly common

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Teeth, bones, skull

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Awareness

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Clear quartz, morion quartz, Herkimer diamond

KEYWORDS: Honesty, virtue, serenity

THE CRYSTAL

Tibetan quartz is a variety of quartz crystal found in the Himalayan Mountains. It typically forms short, double-terminated crystals, but occasionally forms single-terminated points or clusters. The most sought-after Tibetan quartz crystals display enhydros (small air bubbles filled with water). These crystals often contain inclusions of black anthracite (coal). These black Tibetan quartz crystals are also highly prized by collectors.

LEGENDARY USES

This variety of quartz has no known legendary or historical uses.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Tibetan quartz possesses strong amplification capabilities. This stone can facilitate deep meditative states and the expansion of consciousness. This crystal has a deeply spiritual energy and connects you to the heart of the earth. It promotes compassion and empathy and instills feelings of oneness. This stone resonates with the vibrational frequency of the Himalayas, emitting their wisdom and strength. This form of quartz also acts as a gateway to the collective knowledge of the Tibetan Buddhist spiritual tradition.

HOW TO USE

To facilitate deep meditation and to access the wisdom and knowledge stored in these crystals, place one on your third eye chakra. Take a deep breath in, close your eyes, and feel the energy of the stone begin to gentle pulse on your forehead. Chant the mantra, “Om,” and feel the energy of the crystal expand, entering your third eye. Feel the energy continue to grow until it fills your entire body. Remain in silent meditation with your crystal for as long as you like.

SAPPHIRE (BLUE)

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Transparent, translucent, or opaque; deep blue

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Available, but gem quality is very expensive

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Eyes, skin

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Jubilance, bliss, devotion

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Tanzanite, iolite, sodalite

KEYWORDS: Purity, beauty, spirituality

THE CRYSTAL

Blue sapphire is a blue variety of corundum. Blue sapphire forms as double-terminated trigonal crystals or as flat, hexagon-shaped stones. Some of the best blue sapphire crystals come from Sri Lanka, but blue sapphire can also be found in Burma, India, Madagascar, and Nepal. Synthetic sapphire is common for gem-grade stones, so be sure to purchase them from a reputable source. Many natural stones are heat-treated to enhance their color.

LEGENDARY USES

Blue sapphire gets its name from the Latin word sapphirus, for “blue.” It is the September birthstone. The ancient Greeks revered blue sapphire as a symbol of the sun god, Apollo. Blue sapphire is one of the stones said to be part of the breastplate of Aaron, the High Priest of Israel. Some legends even claim that the tablets used to for the Ten Commandments were carved from blue sapphire. The ancient peoples of India used a sapphire gem elixir as an antidote to poisons. Ancient Persians believed that the reflection of blue light from sapphire stones was responsible for the color of the sky. Some sources also claim Solomon’s Seal, a magical ring, was set with a blue sapphire gem.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Blue sapphire is a symbol of purity. It works to cleanse the body on both a physical and energetic level. The gem is also associated with beauty, enhancing inner beauty and physical appearance alike. Blue sapphire encourages devotion, in relationships, to causes, and in spiritual pursuits. It can help you to reaffirm your connection to the spiritual part of yourself.

HOW TO USE

Wear a piece of blue sapphire jewelry to help recognize your achievements and celebrate them.

SCOLECITE

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Transparent clear to translucent white; rarely pale pink

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Available

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Skull, spine, brain, neurological system

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Mental health, emotional boundaries

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Selenite, petalite, ulexite

KEYWORDS: Cleansing, transformation, spiritual growth, ascension

THE CRYSTAL

Scolecite is a monoclinic crystal, forming clear to white, fanlike clusters of blade-shaped crystals. Small crystals often appear fibrous. This crystal is found globally, but the finest quality pieces, forming large, clear fans, are from India.

LEGENDARY USES

Scolecite was discovered in Germany is 1813 and does not have known historical significance. It is named for the Greek word, skolec, meaning “worm,” in reference to the crystal’s tendency to expand and curl when heated.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Scolecite is a powerful cleanser, as evidenced by its use in chemical filtration. It purges negativity and outworn patterns on a DNA and soul level, clearing negative karma from your field and also from your ancestral line. It offers you the opportunity for a spiritual crucible; it brings difficult things to the surface to be dealt with, but it promises the reward of extensive spiritual growth and ascension.

HOW TO USE

Lie down somewhere you will be comfortable and can remain undisturbed for a length of time. Place the scolecite above your head at the area of your crown chakra. Take a deep breath in, close your eyes, and ask the spirit of the stone to reveal to you what needs to be cleansed and transformed in this lifetime in order to move forward on your spiritual journey. Allow yourself to dive deeply into the energy of your crystal, remaining in this position for about an hour. Be mindful of any messages or feelings that come through during the experience. When you feel ready, open your eyes, remove the stone, cleanse it thoroughly, and record your experience in your crystal journal.

SELENITE

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Translucent white

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Widely available, very common

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Spine, brain

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Calm, mellow, easygoing

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Scolecite, selenite, ulexite

KEYWORDS: Cleansing, spirit guide connection, protection, transparency

THE CRYSTAL

Selenite is a form of gypsum and is a member of the monoclinic crystal system. It does occasionally form clear, transparent crystals, but is most often seen on the mineral market in its translucent to opaque, white, fibrous form. The best quality fibrous stones are from Morocco while the high quality, transparent crystals come from Mexico.

LEGENDARY USES

Selenite is named for the Greek goddess Selene, the goddess of the moon. It is thought that this name was originally given only to the transparent stones, but it is now also commonly used to refer to the fibrous stones as well. The fibrous form of selenite is also referred to as satin spar. Large, thin sheets of selenite were once used for window panes and smaller sheets were used as eyeglass lenses. The Cave of Crystals in Naica, Mexico, discovered in the year 2000, is filled with giant selenite crystals, some of them hundreds of feet tall.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Selenite is a high-energy healing crystal. It’s best known for its cleansing and purifying capabilities, but it is also a highly protective crystal. This stone can be useful for connecting you with the moon cycle and is associated with things influenced by lunar energy (i.e. the sacred feminine aspect, intuition, and the emotions). This crystal can also help reveal things that are being hidden from you. If you suspect someone is being dishonest with you, work with selenite to help things become clear and transparent.

HOW TO USE

Hold a selenite wand in your sending (dominant) hand and pass it through your aura to cleanse negativity from your field. Begin at your head, and sweep the energy down toward your feet, removing any psychic debris from your aura.

SERAPHINITE

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Opaque; pearlescent light sage green to green with silvery-white swirls

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Limited availability

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Liver, ears

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Euphoria, gratitude, kindness

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Green nephrite jade, rainforest jasper, epidote

KEYWORDS: Angelic connection, virtue

THE CRYSTAL

Seraphinite is a variety of clinochlore from the eastern Siberian region of Russia. It is a member of the monoclinic crystal system and is part of the chlorite group of minerals.

LEGENDARY USES

This mineral was discovered quite recently, so it has no known historical or legendary uses.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Seraphinite has an affinity to beings of the angelic realm. It can help facilitate a connection to these beings through prayer during times of great need. You can use it to call on your guardian angels and guides for assistance. It’s a stone of miracles and can aid in manifesting and in granting wishes. Seraphinite promotes feelings of gratitude and makes you thankful for what you have. This stone helps you put things into perspective and focus on what’s most important in your life. Seraphinite has a lightness to its energy and can help you remember to be more playful and not take life so seriously. This crystal also acts as a moral compass, reminding you to act with virtue and integrity, even if you’re tempted by the bad influences of others. Seraphinite is a powerful emotional support stone, keeping you balanced and emotionally stable during times of turmoil.

HOW TO USE

Hold a piece of seraphinite in your hands and call on your guardian angels and spirit guides. Make a wish or ask for assistance in manifesting something you desire. Place the stone on your altar or in your sacred space. Make time to sit with your crystal each day, for just two or three minutes, to reaffirm your request, until your wish has been granted.

SHATTUCKITE

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Translucent to opaque; bright cerulean blue

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Uncommon

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Thymus, heart, brow

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Optimism, hope

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Ajoite quartz, quantum quattro silica, blue hemimorphite

KEYWORDS: Harmony, spiritual ascension, animal communication

THE CRYSTAL

Shattuckite is a member of the orthorhombic crystal system. Shattuckite forms small, sphere-like, blue nodules of radial crystals, typically on a matrix. The best shattuckite comes from Namibia and Arizona.

LEGENDARY USES

This crystal has no known legendary or historical uses.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Shattuckite is an excellent stone for promoting a connection with animals. It enhances your ability to understand and communicate with your pets or other creatures. Shattuckite instills a sense of empathy so that you can better understand what your animals are going through, or how you can help them if they seem to be struggling physically or emotionally. Further, shattuckite is a stone of hope and optimism, helping you to stay positive when times are tough. It also helps you to lift the spirits of those around you and be a supportive light for others when they’re down. Shattuckite encourages the rapid healing of physical tissue and is great to use for recovery from surgery or major injury. Shattuckite is wonderful for creating harmony in your environment and is one of the best stones to have present in your sacred space.

HOW TO USE

Shattuckite can create a positive shift in energy if placed in the center of a room. Put a shattuckite stone on your altar or in your sacred space to create feelings of harmony and tranquility in the room, so that you can recharge your personal power when you’re in the space. When used in this way, your shattuckite stone acts as a point of connection to the universe and promotes spiritual growth and ascension.

SUGILITE

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Opaque to translucent; bright violet to deep purple, with red/black flecks

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Very uncommon

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Tongue, small intestine, heart

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Compassion, peace

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Charoite, stichitite, violet flame opal

KEYWORDS: Love, empathy, oneness

THE CRYSTAL

Sugilite is a member of the hexagonal crystal system, but fully formed crystals are extremely rare. Most material is from South Africa and forms as massive purple stones with red and black flecks. Low quality sugilite can range from a dusky, gray-violet to purple-black. The most sought-after pieces are a fuchsia to bright violet color.

LEGENDARY USES

Sugilite was officially named in 1944, so it has no known legendary or historical uses. It is sometimes referred to as luvulite.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Sugilite unlocks the doorways of the mind. It can help you journey deep into your subconscious to clear blockages that prevent you from growing spiritually. This stone can be a useful ally if you feel trapped in a negative work environment, especially when competitive coworkers are causing problems. Sugilite promotes group cooperation and harmony. It is a stone of oneness, peace, and compassion. This crystal helps you to feel a connection to all beings in this world and encourages feelings of loving support. It helps you to get your ego mind in check and work to raise others up when they’re stuck in negative patterns.

HOW TO USE

To clear negative energy in your work environment, place a small sugilite stone in each corner of the space. If something more discreet is necessary, you may want to create a sugilite spray to mist the space, subtly introducing the vibrational frequency of the stone. Place a tumbled sugilite crystal in a small, glass bowl filled with distilled water and leave it to soak overnight. Remove the crystal and pour the water into a small spray bottle. Mist your work area with the sugilite water to promote harmony and group cooperation.

TANZANITE (BLUE)

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Transparent; cornflower blue

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Rare

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Blood, fluid retention

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Mental clarity, tolerance

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Iolite, blue kyanite, blue sapphire

KEYWORDS: Spirituality, admiration, magic, transformation, abundance

THE CRYSTAL

Tanzanite is a cornflower blue, gemmy variety of zoisite from Tanzania. Most tanzanite crystals are heated to enhance the depth of their color, changing them from golden brown to deep indigo. Naturally blue stones are extremely rare. Tanzanite is a member of the orthorhombic crystal system.

LEGENDARY USES

Tanzanite is an alternative birthstone for the month of December, instead of the traditional turquoise. Tanzanite was discovered in 1967. Some claim that it was Masai cattle herders that first noticed the unique blue color of these gems. There was a wildfire in the area where the golden brown zoisite crystals were found, and the cattlemen noticed that the heat from the fire had changed the color of the stones to vibrant blue. The Masai revered these stones as gifts from the gods. The crystals were named and popularized by Henry Platt of the famous jewelers Tiffany & Co. in the late 1960s.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Tanzanite is a high vibration crystal that promotes self-reflection and the asking of deep spiritual questions. It helps you to see the world around you in a new light and gives you the courage and motivation to explore new things. This crystal encourages action over complacency. When this gem comes into your life, it means that it’s time to get up off of your haunches and push forward on your journey. Tanzanite fills you with passion for your divine purpose and encourages you to share the story of your journey. It facilitates communication and connection with others.

HOW TO USE

Tanzanite is best used as a piece of jewelry worn during times of transformation and soul searching.

VESUVIANITE (PURPLE)

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Transparent to translucent; bright pink to light violet

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Uncommon

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Digestive system

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Calms tempers and anger

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Kunzite, amethyst, phosphosiderite

KEYWORDS: Being direct, leadership, level headedness, mercy

THE CRYSTAL

Purple vesuvianite is a violet variety of vesuvianite and is a member of the tetragonal crystal system. This rare purple variety is only found in Quebec, Canada. Vesuvianite is also sometimes known by the name idocrase.

LEGENDARY USES

Vesuvianite is named after Mt. Vesuvius, in Italy, where the green variety of this stone was originally found. The purple variety of vesuvianite has no known legendary or historical uses.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Purple vesuvianite is strongly connected to the Archangel Zadkiel because of its color vibration. This stone assists you in uncovering past-life memories and experiences in order to help you learn from them and apply them to your current lifetime. This crystal can also help you to focus on your happiest memories, allowing them to fill you with positive energy. Purple vesuvianite can help encourage your forgiveness of those who have wronged you in some way.

HOW TO USE

When you’re feeling sad or blue, reach out for your purple vesuvianite crystal. Hold it in your hands and try to recall as many happy memories as you can. These can be small memories or reflections on big life events. Hold your focus on the way you feel when reflecting on these memories and allow that feeling to fill you up energetically. Practice this exercise at least once a week as a routine self-care practice, or do it daily during times when you feel you need the extra energy boost.

CRYSTALS for SHIELDING and PROTECTION

Your energy body is in a constant state of flux. In addition to being ever-evolving, it is also highly sensitive to the influence of outside energy. Your energy field is part of what helps give you your sixth sense and understand the world around you. However, if you don’t take steps to create healthy energetic boundaries, you can become completely bombarded by this outside energy. This lack of shielding and protection can leave you feeling depleted, lethargic, and completely drained. In this section, you’ll learn about crystals that can help prevent this from happening, as well as some simple ways to start using them to shield and protect your energy body.

Some crystals can even help to support you energetically to keep your aura clear from outside influence and emotionally charged energy. This keeps you happier and healthier by ensuring that you stay feeling fresh and rejuvenated because you’re not depleted. This is especially important to lightworkers, empaths, and psychics who regularly connect with other beings and energy in the environment.

AMBER

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Transparent; golden to yellow-orange

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Widely available, but high-quality pieces can be costly

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Throat, stomach, mouth

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Relieve grief, confidence

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Carnelian, yellow jasper, golden tiger’s eye

KEYWORDS: Happiness, beauty, tranquility, warmth

THE CRYSTAL

Amber is a polymerized tree resin. True amber must be at least 100,000 years old. It is an organic material and is not a true crystal, so it has no internal lattice or crystalline structure. The finest quality amber comes from Poland near the Baltic Sea or from Colombia.

LEGENDARY USES

Amber has been used by humans since the year 8,000 BCE for amulets, beads, and pendants. The ancient Greeks believed that amber stones were the tears of the daughters of Helios, the sun god, shed for their brother Phaethon as he was knocked out of the sky by Zeus’s thunderbolts. A Lithuanian myth says that the pieces of amber found in the Baltic Sea are pieces of the underwater castle of the mermaid Jurate. It is said that Jurate, daughter of Perkunas, the god of thunder, fell in love with a mortal man and brought him to her palace. This angered Perkunas and he destroyed the palace with a lightning bolt, chaining Jurate’s lover to the ruins. The tear-shaped pieces were thought to be the tears Jurate shed for her lost love.

The ancient Chinese believed that amber held the souls of deceased tigers. A Norse myth describes amber as the tears of Freya, shed for her lost love Odur, god of the sun.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Amber carries the light of the sun. It is a stone of warmth and abundance, promoting growth (physical, mental, and emotional). Amber is an excellent companion stone if you’re grieving or feel ashamed of your actions. It helps you accept the past and maintain a positive outlook on the future.

HOW TO USE

To overcome grief or shame, wear an amber pendant on a long chain so that it hangs over the solar plexus chakra.

ASTROPHYLLITE

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Opaque; metallic bronze

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Uncommon

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Gallbladder, bowels

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Authenticity, loving kindness

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Nuummite, covellite

KEYWORDS: Lightworkers, expansion

THE CRYSTAL

Astrophyllite is a member of the triclinic crystal system. It forms sprays of fanlike, metallic, bronze crystals on a matrix. Some of the most beautiful pieces are from Russia.

LEGENDARY USES

This stone has no known legendary or historical uses.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Astrophyllite is a stone for lightworkers. You can use it to expand your consciousness and help you tap into universal source energy and reveal your role in the great cosmic drama. Astrophyllite activates your light body and temporarily raises your energetic vibration, moving you closer to enlightenment. It is a highly energizing crystal and is good for combating lethargy and fatigue. This crystal helps you recognize the wonders of nature all around you, from the tiniest grain of sand to the most magnificent animal. Astrophyllite promotes loving kindness and deep states of mindfulness. It also encourages you to step into your authentic self, removing any ego-based ideals of who you are.

HOW TO USE

Make yourself comfortable in a place where you will not be disturbed; your sacred space or a place in nature make excellent locations for this practice. Take your stone in your hands and close your eyes. Visualize yourself becoming grounded and firmly rooted into the earth. See your light body begin to separate from your physical form, gently rising to the space above your head. Journey with your light body while keeping your physical form grounded. Take your light body through the earth’s atmosphere, out into space, past the stars, past the galaxies, until you reach the very center of the universe. Feel your ego self dissolve away from your being and get in touch with the true essence of your being. When you feel ready, take this true essence of self back down to earth and feel it merge once again with your physical body, reaffirming your true, authentic self.

AVALONITE

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Translucent to opaque, pale blue with druzy surface

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Limited availability

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Eyes, throat, ears, lungs

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Courage, bravery

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Blue lace agate, angelite, blue calcite

KEYWORDS: Inner strength, loyalty, honor, equality

THE CRYSTAL

Avalonite is the name given to a druzy variety of pale blue chalcedony. Chalcedony is a type of cryptocrystalline quartz and displays no outward crystal structure. With avalonite, however, tiny druzy crystals coat the surface of the blue chalcedony stone, giving it a glittering appearance. This druzy blue chalcedony avalonite should not be confused with banded peach zoisite, a trademarked stone of the same name.

LEGENDARY USES

Although the stone itself does not have any known historical use, it is named after the mythical land of Avalon, the magical island from the legends of King Arthur. Avalon is associated with healing, power, and magnificent abundance.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Avalonite is a stone that can transform you from one who needs protecting into a protector yourself. It instills a sense of bravery and courage and can remind you of the strength you hold inside of yourself. It is also a symbol of loyalty, honor, and equality, calling upon imagery from the Knights of the Round Table in the Arthurian legends. It promotes honor in your words as well as your actions and holds you to a code of heroic conduct. It also helps you to command respect in situations that require a natural leader to take control.

HOW TO USE

This stone is best used when worn as jewelry over your heart chakra or when held in your dominant hand, as if it were a shield. It can also be held over the third eye chakra during meditation to call upon the strength and wisdom from the legendary figures of Avalon and Camelot.

AVENTURINE (WHITE)

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Opaque; pearlescent silvery white

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Common, but may be difficult to find for sale

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Brain, skin, sensory cues

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Virtue, removes anxiety

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Milky quartz, white onyx, silver mica

KEYWORDS: Spiritual expansion, meditation, yoga

THE CRYSTAL

White aventurine is a variety of quartz with inclusions of glittering silver mica. This glittering sheen is referred to as aventurescence. This stone is found in a massive formation. The best quality white aventurine comes from India, but it can also be found in China.

LEGENDARY USES

This white variety of aventurine has no known legendary or historical uses.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

White aventurine is representative of spiritual detachment. Working with this crystal can help you to accept the impermanence of all things. This stone shows you how to remove regret about the past and anxiety about the future. White aventurine encourages present moment awareness and dissolution of the ego consciousness. This crystal promotes purity of mind and encourages virtuous actions. It can help you get into the routine of a spiritual practice that’s meaningful to you; this may be religious ceremony, yoga, meditation, healing work, or whatever resonates with you best. White aventurine also encourages deep self-reflection.

HOW TO USE

Use several pieces of white aventurine, one in each corner of a room, to create a sacred space for your spiritual practice. After placing the stones, stand in the center of the room and visualize the crystals connected by lines of energy, linking them together so that they act in harmony. Use this space for meditation, yoga, or religious ceremony to deepen your spiritual work and keep you motivated to keep up on your practice.

BYTOWNITE

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Transparent yellow-gold

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Rare, not readily available but may be found at specialty stores

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Lungs, eyes

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Happiness, joy, relief

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Libyan desert glass, citrine, lemon topaz

KEYWORDS: Psychic shielding, assertiveness, personal power, soul contracts

THE CRYSTAL

Bytownite, or golden labradorite, is a gemmy variety of feldspar. It is transparent yellow to deep gold in color. Bytownite is found as massive, rough stones, but displays triclinic crystal symmetry on a microscopic level.

LEGENDARY USES

Bytownite was not officially described and identified until 1835, so no known legend or lore exists for this stone. The deposit found in the area for which the stone was originally named has since been lost.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Bytownite is a stone of higher purpose. It is a highly protective crystal, removing psychic debris and other unnecessary energy from your field so that you remain clear and focused. Bytownite supports you, protecting your energy body so that you have the confidence required to stand in your power and be assertive about your needs on a soul level. This stone also helps to remove negative karma carried into this lifetime from past-life soul contracts.

HOW TO USE

Hold a bytownite stone over your solar plexus chakra and take a deep breath. Feel the energy of the crystal dissolving any psychic debris, negative karma, or unwanted energy from your physical body. Gently exhale. One your next inhalation, feel the stone’s energy extend into your aura and chakra centers, removing any ties to soul contracts that will not serve your purpose for this lifetime. Feel all cords and attachments being dissolved. As you exhale, breathe out any remaining negativity. Feel the energy filling your physical and energetic bodies with golden light, creating a shield of protective energy around you. Breathe in again, this time feeling yourself become empowered on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level. Hold this energy in your being for a count of three. Exhale gently. Cleanse the stone thoroughly.

CALCITE (GOLDEN)

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Translucent; soft yellow to deep gold

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Common

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Skeletal system, teeth, digestive system

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Self-confidence, courage

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Bytownite, Libyan desert glass, citrine

KEYWORDS: Willpower, physical protection, good health

THE CRYSTAL

Golden calcite is typically found as bright yellow, rhombohedral crystals full of rainbows. Calcite is a member of the trigonal crystal system. The best quality golden calcite rhombohedrons are from Mexico, but this crystal may be found in many other formations all around the world.

LEGENDARY USES

Golden calcite has no known legendary or historical uses.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Golden calcite is a stone of self-confidence and courage. If you’re being victimized or bullied by someone, this stone can help to give you the inner strength needed to face your fears and stand up to them. Golden calcite’s potent energy fills your aura with strong vibrations of strength, helping you to set healthy boundaries with others. It sends out subtle messages that you will not allow yourself to be taken advantage of or mistreated in any way. This makes it a highly protective stone, working to shield you from hurt feelings or emotional distress caused by others. Golden calcite is also beneficial for preventative protection, working as a sort of good luck charm to keep you free from physical harm.

HOW TO USE

Golden calcite works most effectively as a protective stone if it is carried with you continuously. Keeping the stone in your pocket, or having it specially wire-wrapped into a crystal pendant would be a simple way to keep its energetic vibration in your auric field at all times. To amp up the energy and effects of your stone, you may choose to create a protective prayer, or confidence-boosting affirmation, and speak it aloud each time you use the crystal.

CROSS STONE

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Opaque; peachy pink with black cross-like markings

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Fairly common

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Eyes, heart

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: True love

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Bustamite, peach feldspar, rhodonite

KEYWORDS: Protection from the evil eye

THE CRYSTAL

Cross stone is also known as chiastolite and is a variety of andalusite. This stone is easily recognized by its peachy pink crystals with dark cross-like markings. The cross-shaped formations are caused by inclusions of carbon within the andalusite. The finest quality cross stones come from China and Australia, but these crystals have also been found in Spain and the United States. These crystals should not be confused with staurolite fairy crosses, which are also sometimes referred to as cross stone.

LEGENDARY USES

The name chiastolite comes from the Greek word chiastos, meaning “cross-marked.” There is a legend from the Araucanian peoples of Chile and Argentina that describes that the dark cross-like markings on these stones are the souls of Araucanian warriors killed by Spanish conquistadors. There is another story from this culture attributing the stones to the tears of a Spanish girl who fell in love with an Araucanian tribe member. They were separated by disapproving members of the tribe and she cried many tears of grief for her lost love, which solidified as cross stones. The tribespeople saw this miracle as proof of the girl’s love and allowed the couple to live in peace together. It is also said that Christopher Columbus wore a chiastolite talisman for protection during his voyage to the Americas.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Cross stone is a highly protective stone, keeping you safe from both physical and energetic threats to your well-being. It provides protection from the malicious acts of others and keeps you unharmed by the negative effects of the “evil eye.”

HOW TO USE

Keep a piece of cross stone in a pocket on the receiving (nondominant) side of your body to fully absorb this stone’s protective qualities.

DIOPSIDE (BLACK STAR)

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Opaque; black with a chatoyant, starry asterism

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Uncommon, but available from most specialty stores

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Brow, soles of the feet

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Intuition, security

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Black onyx, black obsidian, black moonstone

KEYWORDS: Star beings, magnetism, law of attraction, psychic protection

THE CRYSTAL

Diopside is a member of the monoclinic crystal group. Black star diopside typically displays a four-rayed asterism on a black surface, caused by inclusions of magnetite. Some of these gems contain so much magnetite that they display slight magnetism. The finest quality black star diopside crystals come from India, so it is sometimes called the “Black Star of India,” but small deposits of the stone have also been found in a few other locations across the globe.

LEGENDARY USES

Black star diopside has no known historical or legendary uses.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Black star diopside helps to keep you grounded and rooted into the earth during psychic or intuitive work. Remaining properly grounded and centered is important to keeping yourself protected from outside forces of energy when connecting with other realms or beings. Black star diopside helps you to create a protective shield of energy around you at all times. Because of this crystal’s natural magnetism, it makes the perfect crystal companion for law of attraction work. Black star diopside assists you in manifesting what which you need most in your life. It will not help you to acquire meaningless materialistic things, but will instead draw in the people or things that are for the highest good of your being.

HOW TO USE

Wearing a black star diopside pendant will help to keep you safe and protected during channeling or other intuitive work. Alternatively, using a black star diopside stone in the center of a crystal grid can really amplify your manifesting efforts.

GARNET (SPESSARTINE)

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Transparent; vibrant orange to red-orange

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Limited availability

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Spleen, sacrum, ribs

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Motivation, creativity

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Carnelian, amber, tangerine calcite

KEYWORDS: Physical protection, emotional shielding

THE CRYSTAL

Spessartine garnet is a member of the isometric crystal system. The finest quality crystals come from Brazil, Namibia, Nigeria, and China. The Brazilian spessartines are deep red-orange and display a naturally etched crystal formation. The vibrant orange gems form other locations most frequently form gorgeous dodecahedral shapes. This crystal is sometimes known as mandarin garnet for its intensely orange color.

LEGENDARY USES

This specific variety of garnet has no known legendary or historical uses.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Spessartine garnet is an excellent stone for highly creative people. It allows you to tap into your emotions and use them as a source of inspiration for your work. This crystal also keeps you motivated so that you’re excited to follow through on your projects. Spessartine garnet can be used for physical protection, especially relating to the internal organs. However, its true protective abilities lie in its tendency to shield you from the intense emotional energy of others. If you’re an empath and find that you’re easily influenced by other people’s moods or energy, then spessartine garnet makes an excellent crystal companion. This crystal prevents you from soaking up other people’s negativity like a sponge, and helps you set and keep healthy boundaries in place for your own self-protection.

HOW TO USE

If you’re an empath or find that you’re just sensitive to the energy of others, try 5–10 minutes each day to hold your spessartine garnet as soon as you wake up. Focus on breathing in the energy of the stone and visualize it filling your aura. This will allow the energy of the stone to create a protective shield around your auric field so that you remain protected throughout your day.

HALITE (BLUE)

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Transparent; clear to deep indigo blue

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Increasingly uncommon

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Brain, electrolyte regulation, fluid retention

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Mental clarity

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Tanzanite, iolite, blue kyanite

KEYWORDS: Cleansing, spiritual protection

THE CRYSTAL

Blue halite is a member of the isometric crystal system and forms transparent, colorless cubes with streaks of deep indigo blue. The prized deep blue specimens come from New Mexico, Germany, and Canada. The blue color in these stones is caused by defects within the crystal lattice.

LEGENDARY USES

This crystal has no known legendary or historical uses.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Blue halite is known for its cleansing and purifying properties. It works to remove psychic debris and stored negative emotional charges from your aura. It is a highly protective stone and is especially useful for keeping you safe during shamanic journeying, astral travel, and connection with dream emissaries. Blue halite is also useful for providing mental clarity so that you’re better able to stay focused on the present moment. Being centered works preventatively to keep you protected from the negative influence of outside influences. The deep blue color of these crystals also stimulates your psychic skills, triggering automatic psychic protection and shielding of your aura if you encounter someone who tries to leach your energy (whether consciously or subconsciously). Blue halite is excellent for dissolving energetic cords and attachments.

HOW TO USE

Hold a piece of blue halite in your sending (dominant) hand and pass it through your aura making small, counterclockwise circles. This helps to draw negativity from your field and dissolve any cords or connections that may be infringing upon your energy. Alternatively, you can place the stone in your sacred space to keep it clear of negativity.

HALITE (PINK)

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Transparent to translucent; soft pink

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Increasingly uncommon

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Heart, electrolyte regulation, fluid retention

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Compassion, emotional balance

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Rose quartz, kunzite, morganite

KEYWORDS: Heart healing, cooperation, love

THE CRYSTAL

Pink halite is a member of the isometric crystal system and forms translucent, pale pink cubes. The best specimens come from California. The pink color in these stones is caused by algal bacteria.

LEGENDARY USES

This crystal has no known legendary or historical uses.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Pink halite is a great stone for romantic relationships. It works to cleanse negative energy and remove emotionally charged energy from your space that may otherwise contribute to arguments. This crystal also heals emotional wounds and works to heal the heart so that you can trust your partner and have an open and honest relationship. Pink halite promotes compassion and tenderness. It also encourages emotional balance and forgiveness. This crystal is excellent for cooperation, so it helps create compromise in relationships for the highest good of all involved. It is a stone representing true love and allows both you and your partner to be yourselves without judgment or fear.

HOW TO USE

Place a pink halite in your bedroom or somewhere you spend a great deal of time with your partner. If your partner is open to working with crystals try performing the following technique together. Both you and your partner should sit together on your floor or your bed with the crystal placed between you. Hold hands with your partner, your right hand in their left, and your left hand in their right, above the crystal. You should both close your eyes and tune in to one another’s energetic frequency. Hold the intention of ultimate compassion and understanding while you work to connect to the other person. Stay in this state for about five minutes. Open your eyes and share a bit about the experience with one another.

HELIODOR

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Transparent to translucent; pale yellow to deep gold

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Uncommon

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Stomach, digestive system

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Confidence

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Citrine, yellow topaz, amber

KEYWORDS: Power, strength

THE CRYSTAL

Heliodor is a yellow to gold variety of beryl. It displays a hexagonal crystal system and may be transparent to translucent. It is found in many locations across the globe, but some of the best specimens come from Brazil, Pakistan, France, and Namibia. This mineral is often artificially created by irradiating aquamarine crystals, so be sure to purchase from a reputable dealer if you prefer natural stones.

LEGENDARY USES

This crystal was first discovered in Namibia in 1910. It is named for the Greek word helios, meaning “sun,” and the word doron, meaning “gift,” as it was seen as a gift from the sun. Because of its fairly recent discovery, there are no known legendary or historical uses for this gem.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Heliodor has a bright, sunny energy and can help you to turn a sour mood into a cheerful one. It quickly works to activate your solar plexus chakra, the powerhouse of the chakra system, to energize you if you’re feeling lethargic or tired. It also combats chronic exhaustion or fatigue. Heliodor is highly protective due to its connection to the solar plexus, the center for personal power. It helps you set boundaries and stand in your power, keeping you safe from the negativity or manipulations of others. It is a very masculine energy stone and is a great companion for those in leadership positions, as it helps you to be firm and direct while maintaining compassion and egolessness.

HOW TO USE

Heliodor is best used by wearing it as a pendant on a long chain so that it hangs over the area of the solar plexus chakra.

JASPER (KAMBABA)

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Opaque, sage green with deep green to black swirls or spots

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Common

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Abdomen, feet, pelvis

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Safety, security

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Rainforest jasper, Preseli bluestone, bloodstone

KEYWORDS: Protection, grounding, earth connection and healing

THE CRYSTAL

It is hotly debated whether kambaba jasper (also known as crocodile jasper) is a true jasper, a form of rhyolite, or a type of stromatolite fossil. It is certainly composed of silicate minerals, but the further details of its composition are yet unknown.

LEGENDARY USES

There are no known legendary uses of kambaba jasper.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Kambaba jasper is an intensely grounding and protective stone. The many small spots on its surface look like tiny eyes, keeping watch over you and protecting you from physical and emotional harm. This stone is excellent as a talisman to ward off the evil eye, and will keep those who drain your energy at bay. The energy of this stone allows you to relax into otherwise tense surroundings and is especially supportive in hostile workplaces. Additionally, this stone calls upon fairies and other earth spirits to keep you safe and secure in all aspects of your life.

HOW TO USE

Take a piece of kambaba jasper out into nature. Find a place where you feel comfortable and happy, perhaps beneath a tree, in a wildflower meadow, or on the beach. Hold the stone in your hands and request that any nearby nature spirits gather around you. Speak your request for protection to these fairies and other beings and ask that they work with the energy of the stone to support you, keeping you safe and secure. It’s best to make your request for protection as specific to your situation as possible, but requesting general protection from the universe is also beneficial. Thank the nature spirits for hearing and responding to your request.

JASPER (ORBICULAR)

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Translucent to opaque; all colors, but predominantly green and white

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Increasingly uncommon

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Fluid retention, heart, lungs, throat

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Creativity

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Crazy lace agate, rainforest jasper

KEYWORDS: Mermaids, Mother Earth, water element

THE CRYSTAL

Orbicular jasper (also known as ocean jasper) is a variety of the mineral rhyolite and displays radial, sphere-like inclusions of quartz and feldspar crystals. The main body of these stones typically ranges from green to white, but they may come in any hue, displaying beautiful, ringed dots of color including yellow, pink, blue, or even orange. The characteristic ringed dots is difficult to distinguish on rough stones, so the crystals are typically cut into slabs or polished into spheres to tumbled stones to fully display the magnificent patterns. Orbicular jasper was found in a single location on the coast of Madagascar, and could only be mined during low tide. The Madagascar deposit was found in 1999, but mining ceased in 2006 when the deposit was depleted. Similar material, of lower quality, has been found in a few other locations around the world. This crystal is sometimes known as sea jasper, fish eye jasper, or as the Atlantis stone (not to be confused with atlantisite or with larimar, which is also known as the Atlantis stone).

LEGENDARY USES

Orbicular jasper is a relatively recent discovery and has no known legendary or historical uses.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Orbicular jasper is a stunning stone that connects you with the water element and the energy of the sea. It facilitates communication with mermaid guides and enhances the clarity of intuitive messages received from nature and Mother Earth.

HOW TO USE

Hold this stone while meditating near any body of water to tune in to the energy of the water element and to strengthen your intuition.

KYANITE (BLACK)

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Opaque; dark charcoal gray to black

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Common

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Lungs, bladder

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Alleviates fear and anxiety, reduces stress

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Black onyx (shungite), basalt

KEYWORDS: Protection from psychic attack, aura repair, chakra balancing, grounding

THE CRYSTAL

Black kyanite is a member of the triclinic crystal system. It ranges from dark, charcoal gray to black and forms fanlike crystal shapes. Black kyanite is only found in Brazil.

LEGENDARY USES

Kyanite is sometimes called disthene, meaning “two strengths,” referring to its variable hardness. Black kyanite has no known legendary or historical uses.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Black kyanite is a highly protective stone. It helps to keep you grounded so that your natural protective shields are active. Further, this crystal can help to keep you safe from psychic attack or from the ill-wishing of others. Black kyanite assists with balancing and aligning your chakra centers and can even be used to repairs tears, holes, or leaks in your aura. It is a great stress reducer and helps you let go of emotional and psychic baggage that are negatively impacting your physical health. If you’re feeling anxious or afraid, black kyanite works to get you centered and focused on the present moment so that you can release the anxiety and take control of your emotions.

HOW TO USE

If you’re feeling anxious or stressed, hold black kyanite in your sending (dominant) hand and use it to sweep through your aura. Stress and worry come from an excess of energy in your physical, mental, and emotional bodies, so by using black kyanite to remove the energetic debris, you can clear your energy field and calm your physical body. Begin at the top of your head, and holding the kyanite like a comb, sweep any negativity down toward the earth. Cleanse your crystal thoroughly when you’re finished.

LARVIKITE

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Gray with flecks of black and reflective silvery blue

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Uncommon, but available from specialty stores

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Endocrine system, brain

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Mental stability, inner strength

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Shungite, black moonstone, indigo gabbro

KEYWORDS: Foundation, order, psychic protection

THE CRYSTAL

Larvikite (also known as silver labradorite or pearl granite) originally comes from Larvik, Norway and is quite uncommon. It is a variety of the rock monzonite.

LEGENDARY USES

Primarily used as a building material and marketed under the name pearl granite, larvikite is just starting to be available in the mineral and jewelry market. Larvikite has no known historical associations.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Larvikite is quite a mystical stone. It is excellent for protecting the energy body and makes a useful companion for shamanic journeying and astral projection. This crystal can also help you to take notice of your shadow side and change those parts of yourself that require emotional and spiritual growth. Larvikite creates a strong foundation and provides you with mental stability during difficult situations. It acts as a pillar of strength, supporting and protecting you during times of transformation and deep personal growth. Larvikite also reminds you to go with the flow and not fight against the currents of change. Larvikite crystals can help you to be flexible and willing to accept new things into your life for the highest good of all involved.

HOW TO USE

Larvikite is useful when added to a protective medicine pouch. It can also be used to create a simple protective grid by placing a stone in each corner of a room. When creating this larvikite grid, you should set an intention that the stone’s energy help to support and protect you. You may keep this intention general, but it’s best to be as specific as possible in relation to your unique situation.

LIBYAN DESERT GLASS

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Transparent; pale yellow to soft gold

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Rare, but available from some specialty stores

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Pancreas

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Cheerful, supportive

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Citrine, bytownite, golden topaz

KEYWORDS: Power, rebirth, confidence

THE CRYSTAL

Libyan desert glass is a pale yellow to soft gold, glass-like tektite formed from a meteorite that impacted an area near the Great Sand Sea of Egypt’s Western Desert. The exact impact site has not yet been located, so the origin of these stones is still highly disputed. The stones were thought to have formed between 26 million to 29 million years ago. Because it is a natural glass, called lechatelierite, it has no internal crystalline structure.

LEGENDARY USES

Libyan desert glass was officially discovered and named in 1932, but can be seen in ancient Egyptian jewelry from thousands of years ago. A large Libyan desert glass scarab is set into the center of the Pharaoh Tutankhamun’s pectoral brooch. The ancient Egyptians referred to this stone as “the Rock of God.” Libyan desert glass may even have been used as long ago as 8,000 BCE to fashion basic tools and blades.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Libyan desert glass is a very high vibrational stone. It can be used to instill confidence and enhance feelings of personal power. It encourages you to lift yourself up by your own bootstraps when you’re feeling down or are focused on self-pity rather than seeking solutions to problems. It helps connect you to the energy of the stars and gives you insight and wisdom from the divine. This crystal is a reminder that not all of the answers have to come from within yourself, but rather that the solutions you seek may occasionally require a shifting in external forces.

HOW TO USE

Charge your stone in starlight by placing it on your windowsill overnight and carry it with you to absorb its vibrations.

OBSIDIAN (GOLD SHEEN)

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Opaque; glassy black with a gold schiller

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Uncommon

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Skull, bones, blood

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Safety, security, compassion

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Safety, security, compassion

KEYWORDS: Protection, ancestors, grieving

THE CRYSTAL

Gold sheen obsidian is a variety of obsidian that gets its characteristic golden schiller from mineral inclusions, rock debris, or gas molecules. Obsidian is a natural glass and has no internal crystalline structure; it’s an amorphous mineral. The best quality golden sheen obsidian comes from Guatemala, but it has also been found in Mexico.

LEGENDARY USES

There is a Mexican legend about a woman named Xochitzol, meaning “flower of the sun,” who was separated from her love when he was sent off to war. She vowed to wait for him until his return. When much time had passed, Xochitzol realized that her mate was not going to return, so she began to cry. The gods, feeling pity for her, turned her tears to golden obsidian.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Gold sheen obsidian works with ancestor spirits to keep you safe and protected. The energy of the obsidian calls on your ancestors and invites them into your space so that they can watch over you and keep you free from harm. For this reason, it instills you with feelings of safety and security when you’re using it. This stone is also used for healing after great loss and can assist you in the grieving process.

HOW TO USE

Place a piece of gold sheen obsidian on your altar or in your sacred space along with photos of any family members who have crossed over to the other side. Invite your ancestors into your space, letting them know that they are welcome and ask them to keep you safe from harm. Offer to share the stone’s energy them as a way to thank them for their protection and kindness.

PIETERSITE

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Opaque, chatoyant blue, brown, red, and gold swirls

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Limited availability

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Spine, stomach, brow

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Emotional boundaries, discernment

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Blue tiger’s eye, dumortierite, blue apatite

KEYWORDS: Protection, shielding, space clearing

THE CRYSTAL

Pietersite (also known as tempest stone) is a form of chalcedony that contains inclusions of crocidolite, a chatoyant mineral that gives pietersite its characteristic shimmer. Crocidolite is a variety of riebeckite and is part of the monoclinic crystal system. Pietersite is only found in two places on earth, Namibia and China, so it is relatively uncommon.

LEGENDARY USES

This mineral was first described in 1962 by Sid Pieters. Because pietersite is so new to the mineral market, it does not have any associated legendary uses.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Pietersite is an immensely protective stone, shielding you from negative influences and people. This mineral acts like a cloak of invisibility when you need your space or distance from those who would otherwise drain your energy. Additionally, pietersite helps to clear your space if you’re trapped in a negative place or environment. This crystal can be fierce with those who would seek to take advantage of you, but will take you under its wing to shield you from their cruelty or mistreatment. Pietersite also helps get to the core of negative relationship patterns so that you no longer have to repeat cycles of unhealthy behavior with your friends, your family members, or your romantic partners.

HOW TO USE

If you know you’re going to be somewhere with negative people or negative energy in the environment, slip a piece of pietersite into your pocket. Your crystal will shield you, like a cloak of invisibility, from difficult people and situations. Pietersite sends positive vibrations into the space, counteracting the negativity of others so that you don’t feel overwhelmed by their energy.

QUARTZ (HOLLANDITE)

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Transparent; black starlike inclusions

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Rare

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Teeth, veins, colon

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Neutrality, curiosity

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Black Tibetan quartz, graphite quartz, brookite quartz

KEYWORDS: Astral travel, cosmic consciousness, oneness

THE CRYSTAL

Hollandite quartz is a variety of quartz crystal that contains small starburst-like inclusions of black hollandite. The tiny starbursts look almost like little spiders, which are responsible for the crystal’s alternate names of spider quartz and star quartz. This special mineral combination only comes from Madagascar. Hollandite is a monoclinic crystal, while quartz is hexagonal or trigonal.

LEGENDARY USES

Hollandite quartz has no known legendary or historical uses.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Hollandite quartz has a very unique energy. It helps to connect you to the universal source and experience oneness with all beings. Everything in this universe, including you, is born of stardust; hollandite quartz reminds you of your cosmic roots. This crystal facilitates astral travel and journeying, taking you to new depths of consciousness and states of mind. Hollandite quartz strengthens the grounding cord that keeps your ethereal and astral bodies in connection with your physical being. So even though this crystal may help to push you farther into the cosmic depths than is within your comfort zone, it also helps keep you safe on your journey.

HOW TO USE

Place a piece of hollandite quartz on your bedside table or slip one inside your pillowcase to promote meaningful astral travel experiences. Place another of these crystals at the base of your bed near your feet to keep your astral body firmly anchored to your physical form. Bring your attention to your physical body and feel yourself connected to both stones. Set an intention for your cosmic journey and gently drift off to sleep while holding this intention in your mind.

SHIVA LINGAM

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Opaque; mottled gray, tan, and deep brown

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Common

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Pineal gland, phallus, DMT production

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Oneness

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Print stone, petrified peanut wood, petrified wood

KEYWORDS: Masculinity, formlessness, egolessness, love, spiritual surrender

THE CRYSTAL

Shiva lingams (also called banalinga) are naturally formed, oblong, elliptical, rounded rocks found in the Narmada River in India.

LEGENDARY USES

The term lingam is used to describe an oblong symbol for the Hindu god Shiva, but the actual lingam stones are referred to as banalinga and are used in Shiva worship. The construction of Hindu temples corresponds to the anatomy of the human body. The location of the revered lingam stone is placed in correspondence with the pineal gland in the human brain. There is a Hindu legend that tells the story of a great battle between Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu. Lord Shiva decided to intervene in the battle, taking the form of a great lingam of fire. He challenged Brahma and Vishnu to find the ends of the column of fire, explaining that whoever reached the ends of his form first would be the greater of the two gods. Brahma took the form of a swan, flying up in the sky to search for one end of the fire lingam, while Vishnu took the form of a boar, tunneling into the earth to find the other. Neither was able to find the ends of the great pillar. Shiva reappeared to them, showing them that he could not be sought out from a place of ego, but only from a place of love and surrender. This tale shows that the lingam has no beginning and no end and that all in this world is both form and formless.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

The Shiva lingam stone is a powerful ritual object. It represents formlessness and the dissolution of the ego mind. Use it to journey into the depths of your conscious awareness.

HOW TO USE

Place your Shiva lingam stone in a place of prominence within your sacred space and meditate with it often.

STAUROLITE

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Opaque; tan to brown

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Somewhat common

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Heart, hands, feet, head

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Hope

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Bronzite, golden tiger’s eye, cross stone

KEYWORDS: Mercy, protection, good luck

THE CRYSTAL

Staurolite is a tan to brown mineral that forms cross-shaped twin crystals. The best quality twinned staurolite “crosses” come from Russia, but they can also be found in other countries. The specimens formed at perfect right angles are the most highly sought after, but staurolite may also form other interesting shapes like Xs or five- or six-pointed stars.

LEGENDARY USES

This mineral is named for the Greek word stauros, meaning “cross,” and lithos, meaning “stone.” These crystals are also known as “faith crosses,” “fairy crosses,” or “fairy luck stones.” One legend states that at the time of Christ’s crucifixion, angels and fairies surrounded him and wept for his suffering. These tears fell to earth and formed staurolite. Another popular legend says that as the Cherokee people were forced to leave their homes and set out on the trail of tears, these stones were left behind as they wept. Another Cherokee legend describes the use of the staurolite stones during an annual ritual where the stones were heated in a great fire and would glow all night until the sun rose the next morning. This ceremony was thought to bring good luck, abundance, and safe travels. The Cherokee also associated these stones with the four elements. A Gaelic legend describes the formation of the stones as the tears the fairies wept when Tuatha de Danaan was defeated in ancient Ireland. These crystals were used in Swiss baptisms and were carried as good luck charms by three United States presidents.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Staurolite crystals balance the influence of the four elements on the body, keeping you balanced and protected.

HOW TO USE

Place a staurolite crystal on your altar or in the center of a labyrinth or medicine wheel to amplify its protective and luck-bearing qualities.

TOPAZ (IMPERIAL GOLDEN)

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Transparent; gold to peachy orange

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Slightly uncommon

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Digestive system, spleen, pancreas

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Motivation, determination

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Citrine, golden calcite, bytownite, amber

KEYWORDS: Energizing, protective

THE CRYSTAL

Imperial golden topaz is a member of the orthorhombic crystal system. It most commonly forms small, single-terminated points of gold to peachy orange color. The finest quality crystals come from Brazil, but they can also be found in Zambia. These stones may be heated or irradiated to intensify their color, so if you prefer a natural stone, be sure to buy from a reputable source.

LEGENDARY USES

Imperial topaz is the November birthstone. The name topaz may come from the Sanskrit word tapaz, meaning “fire.” The ancient Egyptians saw this gem as a symbol of the sun god Ra. Some historical sources claim that this stone would change colors if it were placed near poisons, so it was coveted by kings and queens who feared treason and deceit.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Imperial golden topaz is one of the finest semiprecious gemstones in the world. Its brilliant golden color corresponds to the fire element, instilling a sense of motivation and determination. This attribute influences the stone’s ability to burn up negative energy from within the aura. It is a highly protective crystal. Imperial golden topaz resonates with the solar plexus chakra and can energize your physical and subtle bodies. By keeping your field full of positive energy, it becomes more difficult for others to create energetic cords or attachments to your field.

HOW TO USE

Wearing an imperial golden topaz pendant on a long chain over your solar plexus chakra is very beneficial for keeping you energized, but wearing the stone set in a pair of earrings can help you maintain a sunny disposition.

TOURMALINE (BLUE)

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Transparent; pale blue, to bright blue, to deep indigo

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Limited availability

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Cardiovascular system

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Relaxation, calmness

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Blue kyanite, blue sapphire, afghanite

KEYWORDS: Intuition, psychic protection, energy shield

THE CRYSTAL

Blue tourmaline is a trigonal crystal with sub-varieties including elbaite and indicolite. It forms striated crystals, typically in small clusters or large single points. It is found in many locations across the globe, but the highest quality pieces are from Brazil and Namibia.

LEGENDARY USES

Ancient Romans carved various animal figures out of blue tourmaline. There is an Egyptian legend about how tourmaline acquired its variety of colors. The legend states that tourmaline journeyed along a rainbow as it moved from the center of the earth to try and get nearer to the sun. Along the way, the stone absorbed all of the colors of the rainbow.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Blue tourmaline is associated with the Tibetan Buddhist goddess, Blue Tara (named Ekajati). Blue Tara represents inner peace and is known for cooling the flames of anger. Blue tourmaline invokes these qualities and helps you to calm fiery emotions and find your center. Blue tourmaline, like Blue Tara, is a fierce protector and will work to keep you safe at all costs. Blue tourmaline also encourages spiritual growth and helps removes obstacles from your path to enlightenment and spiritual awakening. This crystal can also be used as a good luck charm.

HOW TO USE

To invite the energy of the Blue Tara goddess into your crystal to help you on your path to spiritual awakening, place your crystal on the eye of a peacock feather. Ask the goddess for wisdom and insight about what needs to be fully realized on your spiritual journey. Sit in quiet meditation and await a response in the stillness.

ULEXITE

APPEARANCE/COLOR: Transparent clear to translucent white; rarely pale gray

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Common

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Eyes, brain, muscles

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: Secrecy, truthfulness, integrity, honesty

ASSOCIATED CRYSTALS BY COLOR: Selenite, petalite, scolecite

KEYWORDS: Hidden messages, revelation, heroism

THE CRYSTAL

Ulexite is a member of the triclinic crystal system. It typically forms striated, white, fibrous masses, but it can also form tiny, needlelike clusters. The best quality ulexite stones are found in the United States, but the stone is widely available from other locations. There is an optical form of ulexite that is also known as “TV stone.”

LEGENDARY USES

Ulexite has no known legendary or historical uses.

ATTRIBUTES AND POWERS

Ulexite works like a window to the soul. It allows you to see your innermost truth. It can also be used to reveal hidden messages or that which is being kept from you. Use ulexite to shine a light on deceitful people in your life or to reveal those who are not being truthful with you. This stone is also helpful for exposing secrets that, if kept, will negatively impact those who you care about.

HOW TO USE

Gather together a ulexite stone, a pen or pencil, and some scraps of paper. Make yourself comfortable in your sacred space and ponder a situation where you suspect someone is being intentionally deceitful. Write down the names of each person involved in the situation, each on a separate scrap of paper. Hold the ulexite over each person’s name and attempt to read the names through the ulexite stone. Those that come through very clearly are being honest and transparent with you, while those whose names appear dull or cloudy are most likely hiding something of importance.