| Gemstone meanings can be varied and fluid, which to | | | | You can use this gemstone in conjunction with the |
| many who work with them, is part of the beauty | | | | lovers tarot card too! |
| and power of crystals. They are flexible both in the | | | | Green Aventurine |
| therapeutic values they possess and also because | | | | Green aventurine is even soothing in its appearance. |
| their energies can be combined and influenced by the | | | | It helps to bring clarity in decision making and enables |
| presence of other crystals, as well as your mood and | | | | you to access your innate wisdom. |
| surroundings. So there are many facets to the | | | | Carnelian |
| benefits! The more standard gemstone meanings are | | | | A galvanising force to get you out of a rut. |
| only your starting point. Here are 10 of the most | | | | Particularly useful therefore worn as jewellery as its |
| popular gemstones and meanings for you to begin | | | | influence is then with you over a long period of time. |
| with and some information on how to further your | | | | Red jasper |
| work. | | | | For this gemstone, meanings range from bringing |
| Amethyst | | | | stability into your life if you've been through a time |
| From the quartz family. Lilac or violet in colour this is | | | | of upheaval to encouraging a calmness of spirit and |
| one of the most popular all-rounders! It is good for | | | | even to bringing harmony to mind and body. |
| creative thinking and awareness as it brings clarity | | | | Sodialite |
| and stillness. Traditionally it has also always been used | | | | Sodialite can bring harmony and trust back into your |
| as a protective talisman so is good worn about your | | | | heart so this is particularly good for if you are having |
| person. | | | | relationship problems. |
| Bloodstone | | | | Hematite |
| Bloodstone is as strong in its characteristics as it is in | | | | Cleansing and spiritual, it can help to unblock you and |
| colour and appearance. It encourages fairness and | | | | your energies by giving you the power to rid yourself |
| justice so can be used for those times when you | | | | of the obstacles that hold you back. |
| feel that you need a little help in your corner. | | | | As mentioned in the introduction, gemstone meanings |
| Tiger's Eye | | | | can be very flexible and so can the ways in which |
| Strong and protective, tiger's eye has traditionally | | | | you use them. You can place the crystals in a corner |
| been used to ward off curses. It encourages | | | | of your room while you sleep, carry them around |
| personal growth in the wearer and helps you to | | | | with you in your bag, or wear a gemstone as a piece |
| recognise our own abilities. | | | | of jewellery. I also prefer to work with a crystal |
| Citrine | | | | pendulum to increase the power. |
| A member of the quartz family, this is a very tough | | | | So don't be afraid to experiment to find out how the |
| crystal! So it may be a bit of a surprise to find out | | | | different gemstone meanings, benefits and effects |
| that it's also known as the cuddle stone on account | | | | work for you. The essence of the crystal will remain |
| of its ability to chase away the blues and lift your | | | | the same but be creative in finding new ways to |
| spirits. | | | | draw out the therapeutic powers. |
| Rose Quartz | | | | If you would like to see a full range of crystals and |
| For love! Gentle but passionate, rose quartz can be | | | | gemstones to work with, for decoration or to wear |
| used alongside a pink spell candle to bring love to you. | | | | please click on the link. |