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Crystals for Visualization and Positive Thought

Many people use crystals as a focus for visualization and positive thought, believing that this will attract to them the specific benefit they require. Should you wish to adopt this technique, your first step must be to decide on what you need from the stone. It is important to be extremely clear and specific about your aim.

The next step is to find a crystal possessing the appropriate attributes. Consult the list below to make your selection.

Never forget the importance of cleansing and programming your chosen crystal according to your desires. As stated above, it is vital that you are decisive and precise about this. Wear the crystal constantly, as near to your body as possible, until you achieve the benefit you have asked for.

When using a crystal in this way, it is important to cleanse and re-charge it regularly, in order to obtain the maximum benefit.

How Crystals Can Help You

Agate, Banded

Will help you to feel grounded and remain focused, dispelling fears of all kinds.

Agate, Blue lace

Helps you to adjust when one situation is finished and another is about to start. Will enable you to express your views lovingly.

Agate, Moss

Brings peace of mind and refreshes the spirit. Helps to develop intuition.

Agate, Tree

Aids meditation and clear thinking. Helps to relieve stress.

Amazonite

Soothes the nervous system. Helps to increase self-esteem and self-confidence.

Amber

Relieves depression and will lift your spirits if you are unhappy.

Amethyst

The great healer of mind, body, and spirit. Clears the mind, helps develop the intuition and psychic abilities.

Apache Tears

This is a variety of obsidian. It is considered to be an extremely powerful stone for bringing good fortune and will help you to feel more positive.

Apatite

This is a splendid motivator that will aid your communicative powers.

Aquamarine

Meaning “water and the sea,” this stone will help you safely navigate the rough seas of life. It promotes compassion and empathy.

Aventurine, Green

Brings good fortune and increases creativity. Heals wounded emotions.

Azurite

Will help you to relinquish harmful beliefs and see the true purpose of life.

Bloodstone

Also known as heliotrope. Will help to calm fears, dispel confusion, and rid you of obsessive ideas.

Calcite

This is a great energizer, useful for aiding the fortunate outcome of a new project. It provides excellent psychic protection.

Carnelian

Also known as sard, this crystal banishes jealousy and inspires courage. Aids perception and helps when decisions have to be made.

Celestine

Creates a peaceful and serene outlook, and helps you to communicate more effectively.

Chalcedony

Lifts the spirits and helps to balance your emotions.

Chrysocolla

Eases all forms of stress, promotes self-confidence, and helps to balance your emotions.

Chrysolite

A variety of chrysoberyl. Also known as olivine and peridot. Increases happiness and attracts abundance. Heals old mental wounds. Alexandrite is another variety of this stone.

Chrysoprase

Good for relieving stress and tension of all kinds and for spiritual protection. Helps to heal psychological scars.

Citrine

Helps to calm the emotions and instill self-confidence. An inspirational stone that also boosts feelings of self-worth.

Coral

Strengthens and protects the emotions.

Diamond

Great for helping you to see things more clearly and in assisting connection with the infinite.

Emerald

A strong healer of both mental and physical problems.

Fluorite

Helps the individual to become more analytical and rational. Also combats anxiety and worry.

Garnet

Known as carbuncle when cut as a cabochon. Useful as a protector against depression and melancholy, this crystal also encourages patience and perseverance.

Hematite

Aids psychic development and helps to overcome shyness and build self-esteem.

Jade

A useful healing stone, encouraging longevity and healing both body and spirit. It brings good luck and friendships.

Jasper

A stress reliever that is useful for grounding those who practice divination. Promotes tranquility.

Jet

Helps to keep evil spirits at bay, strengthens the character and helps you to be resolute in the face of adversity.

Kunzite

Helps to align the emotions rationally. Relieves emotional stress and provides serenity.

Labradorite

Helps develop strong psychic powers.

Lapis Lazuli

Aids visualization and helps develop the sixth sense. Stimulates the intuition and promotes creativity.

Lepidolite

Great for relieving stress and dispelling negative emotions.

Malachite

A great healer, particularly for dealing with negative and repressed emotions.

Moonstone

Restores harmony and emotional balance wherever they may be lacking.

Mother of Pearl

Helps the wearer to accept love.

Obsidian

Can be used as a scrying stone. Helps the user to focus on the paranormal.

Onyx

Establishes a protective psychic shield around the wearer. Enhances emotional stability.

Opal

Helps the wearer rationalize emotional states and see all the possibilities in a given situation.

Pearl

Enhances feelings of self-respect. Aids self-esteem and stability.

Pyrite

Opens the mind to accept new ideas.

Quartz, Clear

“The mirror of the soul.” A great tool as an aid to channeling and helping meditation. A powerful healer that stores and transmits energy.

Quartz, Rose

Attracts and teaches love in its widest, most universal sense. Gives comfort and relieves grief. Promotes harmonious relationships.

Quartz, Rutilated

Releases energy blockages and improves self-esteem.

Quartz, Smoky

Filters out negative thoughts and emotions. Helps with telepathy and universal communication.

Rhodonite

Aids self-esteem, assurance, and confidence.

Rhotochrisite

Balances the emotions, especially where love is concerned. Promotes understanding.

Ruby

Helps the wearer to be realistic about aims and ambitions. Purifies love. Promotes spiritual knowledge.

Sapphire

A great aid to mental clarity, clearing the inner eye, and bringing good fortune to the wearer.

Sodalite

Useful for healing damaged emotions. Helps the wearer to think rationally. Aids restful sleep.

Spinel

“The mother of ruby” protects the wearer from emotional upset.

Sugulite

A great aid to spiritual insight and for attaining tranquility.

Tanzanite

Helps the wearer to accept change.

Tiger's Eye

Protects the wearer. Also, a useful aid for those seeking knowledge of past or future lives. Promotes patience and persistence.

Topaz

Allows the wearer to transmit their visualizations as universal messages. An aid to telepathy. Useful for artists.

Tourmaline, Black

Repels all negative energies and protects the wearer from destructive forces.

Tourmaline, Green

Useful for bringing abundance and for helping with creative endeavors.

Tourmaline, Pink

A feminine stone, useful for women. Strengthens and harmonizes the female sexual organs. Also helps men to discover their feminine side.

Turquoise

A great aid for drawing luck, love and money to the wearer and bringing emotional balance.

Unakite

Helps to heal the psyche and allows the wearer to recognize the higher self.

Zircon

An invigorating stone that enhances creativity and originality.

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