| Throughout the centuries, holistic healers have utilized | | | | someone against negativity. In short, this stone will |
| the spiritual and healing properties found in | | | | absorb any negative energy near-by and help to |
| gemstones and crystals. Whether it be to bring about | | | | keep it at bay. Remember, with stones that are |
| the balance or wellness for themselves and their | | | | known to absorb negative energies, you will need to |
| clients, or as a means of healing ones chakras. | | | | cleanse them at least once a week. |
| However, healing gemstones aren't just for holistic | | | | * Lapis: a top-dog in the world of gemstones. It is |
| healers anymore! Many people are beginning to take | | | | said to help unlock mysteries. Used commonly to help |
| the power of gemstones within their own hands. But, | | | | it's wearer through confusion and emotional blocks. |
| how do you find the crystals or gemstones that will | | | | * Hematite: A grounding stone that is used by many. |
| be appropriate for you? | | | | It's silver-grey metallic coloration unmistakable for any |
| Finding the appropriate gemstones for your needs | | | | other gemstone. It is often used as a grounding tool |
| might be difficult, however once you begin to | | | | for those who wish to avoid worldly tasks or events |
| understand their history and power; it will be easy to | | | | by utilizing out of body flight. |
| select the right ones. The primary use of gemstones | | | | * Amethyst: this beautiful purple stone is often times |
| and crystals throughout history has been for healing | | | | associated with spiritual healing. It is known to help |
| or spiritual purposes. However, during these times the | | | | attune its wearer to a higher awareness and |
| gems were thought to be rare. Causing them to be | | | | knowing. |
| available for a select few. Luckily, today they are | | | | * Jade: Utilized to teach acceptance through it's |
| more readily accessible to everyone who wants | | | | calming energy. It is used to help someone become |
| them. | | | | less critical of themselves and others. |
| There are a few people who are skeptical on the | | | | * Turquoise: while used simply for it's beauty in |
| powers of gemstones. However the powers of | | | | jewelry. It is a stone that can be used for it's |
| gemstones and crystals, are even recognized by | | | | teaching powers. It is a stone that is frequently used |
| modern science. You may not know that they are | | | | to aid in meditation or dream visions. |
| utilized in watches, lasers, computers, and even in | | | | * Kyanite: is used by experienced gemstone healers. |
| potencies. Regardless of this backing of science, they | | | | It is best utilized by wearing it close to the throat |
| still have yet to prove or dis-prove their ability to | | | | chakra. It is used as a focus to facilitate channeling |
| promote physical healing in the body. | | | | and opening communication centers. Unlike so many |
| Gems and crystals all have magnetic powers in | | | | other gemstones, this brilliant stone can and will |
| varying degrees. Of which many are extremely | | | | cleanse itself of negative energies. |
| beneficial for the use of healing on the human form. | | | | * Citrine: another front-runner in the world of |
| They are known to emit small vibrations and | | | | gemstones. It is a beautiful yellow stone, that will |
| frequencies, that have a strong potential to affect | | | | help to manifest your goals. It can help to attract |
| our being. In many different religions and practices, | | | | abundance and personal power. |
| gems are used for healing, transforming, attuning, and | | | | * Obsidian: Is used once more as a grounding or |
| balancing the body mind and soul. Used frequently to | | | | protective agent. It is known to help bring forth the |
| activate our own personal abilities to sooth, comfort, | | | | opportunity of change, serenity, and clarity. |
| heal, and balance ones self in many different aspects. | | | | * Amazonite: A gemstone that is used to help |
| However, despite the abilities of gemstones; many | | | | improve self worth. |
| people still have yet to experience the healing ways | | | | * Amber: Used to lift the heaviness of burden. Which |
| of gemstones and crystals. Some of the first steps | | | | will allow happiness a means to enter your life once |
| you will need to know about gems, is how to cleanse | | | | more. |
| them of any past energies. | | | | * Apatite: Another stone that is frequently used to |
| The gem in question should be cleaned either by | | | | open up communication in your world. It is used when |
| leaving them under running water for six to eight | | | | there has been a misunderstanding, and can help to |
| hours. Or can also be buried in the earth overnight | | | | calm any anxiety that has stemmed from a fight. |
| (rinsing them off afterward of course!). otherwise | | | | * Green Aventurine: Is used for physical healing. It is |
| you can place them over the flame of a candle until it | | | | worn over the ailing part of the body. |
| melts. Once you have cleaned your gemstone, it | | | | * Blue Aventurine: Is used to improve circulation of |
| should be placed in direct sunlight for purification; as it | | | | blood. |
| is a wonderful source of energy. | | | | * Coral: Is used as a foundation for your emotions. |
| Remember, you should wear your stones. They are | | | | * Diamond: It's not just a girl's best friend guys! It is |
| of little use to you when sitting in a jewelry box. | | | | used to help with personal clarity. |
| Having a healing gemstone with you at all times, can | | | | * Emerald: is used for physical and emotional healing. |
| help to heal both your body mind and spirit; with little | | | | It is by far one of the strongest healing gemstones |
| to no effort on your part. Simply being in tune with | | | | that have been found to date. |
| the stone, and allowing it to work it's energy over | | | | * Carnelian: Used as balance and a method to aid in |
| your body is enough. | | | | creativity and the mental process. |
| Once you have decided to embark on the quest for | | | | * Grey Moonstone: Utilized as a focus for others |
| knowledge about healing gemstones, you will need to | | | | stones, enabling you their energies as well as the |
| have an open mind and heart. There are many | | | | moonstone's energy. |
| different theories out there about why and how the | | | | * Moss Agate: Used to get in touch with mother |
| healing powers of gemstones work; however some | | | | nature herself, also used as a grounding stone in |
| can become convoluted and jaded with time. Simply | | | | meditation. |
| believe in the stones, and allow the energy to work | | | | * Mexican Onyx: Is used to help insomnia and other |
| it's own kind of magic. | | | | sleeping disorders. |
| Whether you are a newcomer to the world of | | | | * Black opal: This stone will help to focus your body |
| healing stones, or an old soul simply looking for | | | | soul and mind. |
| information on a possible new stone. There are many | | | | * Ruby: Often times associated with love and |
| different gemstones or crystals to choose from. | | | | romance. It is used to open up the heart-chakra to |
| Some of the most popular, and not-so well known | | | | allow the feeling of love in. |
| stones and their abilities are. | | | | * Sapphire: A beautiful stone that is known to help |
| * Rose Quarts is one of the most popular gemstones | | | | mental clarity. |
| use for healing. It is known for it's gentle healing | | | | Unfortunately, there are too many stones available to |
| energies, used mostly for it's heart-healing possibilities. | | | | list them all in a small series of articles. To enlighten |
| It is used to strengthen the heart from physical | | | | yourself further on the powers of healing gemstones, |
| ailments, all the way to a cure for emotional | | | | and what gems are used for; you may look into |
| heartbreak. It is also used as a gift for those who | | | | purchasing a healing gemstone book. They will help |
| needs to learn how to love themselves. | | | | you to further your knowledge of healing gemstones. |
| * Fluorite: another popular stone among the | | | | Which, as you might have already learned is an |
| gemstone community. While available in many | | | | important step in utilizing their healing powers. |
| different colors, it is a stone that can help to guard | | | | |