Agate
Heals ailments of the reproductive organs. Agate is a stone of relaxation, calm, cleaning, balance, meditativeness, vitality, grounding, pain relief, and balancing Yin and Yang energies. It stimulates analytical abilities, awakes hidden latent talents, strengthens the sight, helps with stress, and stabilizes the aura. Astrologically helpful for: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, Sagittarius.
Amazonite
Amazonite is a stone of open mindedness. It is a source of confidence, communication, creativity and peace. This energizing stone inspires us to nurture truth, honesty, honor and positive self-love. It balances the male and female energies in us and promotes kindness and practicality. It is an excellent stone for those engaged in any artistic activities. Known under its alternative name, stone of hope, Amazonite will help you bring happiness into your life, as well as realization of all your hopes and dreams. Astrologically helpful for Leo, Gemini, Virgo, Cancer, Pisces, Aquarius, Sagittarius.
Amber
Supports the heart, the circulatory system, relieves cold symptoms, helps with rheumatism and ailments of the gut, spleen, and the liver. Neutralises negative radiation from electronic devices. It prevents the formation of wrinkles. Amber is a stone of cleansing and purification. It symbolizes the Sun’s energy and therefore it is suitable for awakening joy, and stimulating light and warm feelings. Amber attracts love and provokes happiness and pleasure. It is often used as a stone for good luck and protection. It can also be considered as the right stone for gathering strength during rehabilitation and accelerating the process of regeneration after long illnesses.
Amethyst
Amethyst relieves headaches, cures insomnia, relieves you from addiction (for example alcoholism), improves the condition of your skin. Amethyst is a stone of the spirit. In general, the beautiful purple color of this crystal is the color of the spirit and spirituality. Amethyst is also a crystal of protection, selflessness, nobleness, spiritual consciousness, meditativeness, balance and inner peace. One very important feature of Amethyst is to serve as a stone of transfiguration and transformation, bringing harmony and peace wherever needed. Astrologically helpful for: Aries, Libra, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Gemini, Aquarius, Pisces.
Aquamarine
Helps asthma, relieves inflammation of the airways. Aquamarine used to be a crystal of those brave people of the past who usually needed to travel far and long and confront their enemies. It was believed to promote courage and survival instincts. Strangely but true, at the same time it was valued by those who cared for peace and tranquility. Its name has obvious connotations. Aqua-marine, (water-sea on Latin), denotes sea water. Therefore, since ancient times, it has been a protective talisman of the sea travelers and sailors keeping them safe from the “sea monsters” as well as sea sickness. Astrologically helpful for: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces.
Black Moonstone
A stone of power for seers and shamans, helping to see past the boundaries of reality to find the answers to questions. It magnifies the power of intuition and helps to create something from scratch, from the very beginning.
Black Tourmaline
An extremely powerful protective stone. This stone is for you if you feel the negative effects of someone cursing you, their jealousy, or their gossip. Tourmaline is not only protective against others’ negative energy and unpleasant atmosphere, but also against one’s own pessimism.
Carnelian
This stone is helpful in infertility and impotence. It removes energy blocks within the reproductive organs. It reduces tension found in the abdomen. It helps in understanding your own biological cycles and natural body rhythms. For this reason, I am especially recommending it for women. It relieves rheumatism, and works well on varicose veins. It helps with concentration and symbolises activity. Carnelian helps with infertility and with impotence. It eliminates energy blocks in the reproductive system.
Chalcedony
Supports communication, speaking clearly, listening skills, and accepting new situations. It makes it easier to find appropriate argument points when persuading someone else of your case, makes having contact with others easier, provides a peace of mind, and soothes irritability. It strengthens energy balance, inner peace, vitality, and perseverance. It has a good effect on bone marrow, it helps to keep body weight stable, it aids in cleansing the body, and it works to strengthen the body.
Chrysocolla
A stone for expressing strength through words. It realises how great the power of words is, it teaches you how to choose words intentionally, making you aware that words have the power to change reality. Chrysocolla is a stone for speaker, lecturers, sales representatives and other people who use verbal expression in their work. It helps in speaking with passion and from one’s heart, in order to reach the hearts of others. Astrologically helpful for: Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Cancer, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius.
Citrine
Detoxifies, helps diabetics, activates the metabolism and stimulates the working of the digestive system. Citrine is a crystal so beneficial and full of positive features and vibrations that every person even slightly interested in minerals and stones should have in their collection. Not only will you be satisfied with its gentle look and tender color, but it will assist you in reaching your goals, and achieving abundance in your life. It is said that citrine brings happiness and optimistic feelings. Citrine will help you establish a link with the Spiritual spheres of your life. It is a symbol of hope, youth, health, and faithfulness. Astrologically helpful for: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Leo, Libra.
Coral
Attracts love and abundance, particularly red coral, which is a stone of passion. Some qualities which this stone brings out in a person are creativity, optimism, inner peace, strength, and the understanding of goals. Coral activates the thyroid gland, improves the metabolism and the workings of the cardiovascular system, stimulates reproduction of red and white blood cells.
Diamond
Rejuvenates, provides energy, strength, courage. It brings joy, and happiness. However if taken away through an act of violence it will bring misfortune to the perpetrator.
Dolomite
Soothes violent emotions such as anger and fear, and helps to retain the joy of life during times of tedious and difficult obligations. It opens the eyes to the wonders that occur in daily life. It is a stone of patience, constancy, and fidelity chosen for one’s own path.
Emerald
An amulet to attract wealth and abundance. It is also a stone of courage, it helps to move forward on a path set out by the heart, regardless of obstacles and danger. It supports a person in the creation of abundance by getting rid of the negative thoughts and feelings surrounding their field of energy. Emerald is an anti-inflammatory, it regenerates the body, improves memory, stabilises the personality, helps treat paranoia, schizophrenia, and other mental illnesses. Astrologically helpful for Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Leo, Cancer, Virgo.
Garnet
Garnet stimulates the production of red blood cells, increases the libido of women. Increases physical activity, courage, and spontaneity. Garnets are recognized as spiritual minerals able to heal and intensify relationships. But they can do more than that; they are able to bring certain relationships to a higher, more spiritual level. Garnets relax and secure comfort in transitional times, such as for example, bringing an experimental love relationship to a more permanent level of devotion. Astrologically helpful for: Leo, Virgo, Capricorn, Aquarius, Sagittarius.
Heliotrope
A stone of protection against earth’s radiation and radiation from watercourses. It helps to calm aggression, and violence. It calms, and soothes the mind, awakens feelings of compassion, and facilitates in decision making. It strengthens intellect and concentration. It stimulates energy and strength. It helps to effectively rid the body of poisons, and to rid the mind of bad thoughts.
Hematite
Energises, detoxifies, aids in blood diseases, in rheumatism, bone fractures, pneumonia, and liver ailments. As a talisman it helps to win during court procedures. The very fact that hematite stones are magnetic amongst the huge variety of metaphysical crystals that are non-magnetic, indicates that we have here a mineral with some pretty amazing properties. Another important feature of hematite that cannot be neglected is the fact that it is an iron based stone. Surely, a huge number of crystals and semi precious stones have iron atoms within their structure, but in hematite stones iron is the dominant constituent. In general, we can say that hematite is a stone of healing, grounding, fortune telling, meditation, stabilization and protection. Astrologically helpful for: Aquarius, Libra, Aries, Sagittarius, Scorpio,Leo.
Hemimorphite
This stone promotes personal growth. The energy of hemimorphite helps in building a strong character, and in using one’s own potential. It protects particularly against negative thoughts of those with whom a person is forced to live with. In ancient times, it was used as an antidote for poison. Astrologically helpful for: Cancer, Virgo, Capricorn, Sagittarius.
Howlite
A stone of observation and patience, also favourably affecting memory. Use this as a personal stone if you want to feel a steady progress in what you are doing, and to reach success. Astrologically helpful for: Ariel, Leo, Virgin, Libra, Aquarius.
Jade
Jade gemstone is one of the healing stones that has been used extensively in the past, especially in the ancient Eastern civilizations. This stone is therefore equally an ancient decorative mineral as it is a modern therapeutic tool. Jades are stones of peace and calm and can be extraordinary helpers and silent companions which are able to delicately promote their beneficial energies to help advance human consciousness to higher levels. Due to their excellent general effectiveness, jade stones stand side by side with diamonds which are known as the most efficient gemstones of all. Owing to the widespread beliefs identifying jade as incarnation of the universal cosmic principles, jade has been treated as royal stone in many different cultures. Astrologically helpful for: Aries, Cancer, Libra, Gemini, Aquarius.
Jasper
Jasper is helpful during the birth of children, in treating women’s health problems, particularly psychosomatic problems. It increases one’s resistance to stress. Jasper is a stone of tenderness. It brings increased ability of relaxation, peace, comfort, integrity, and healing. It has also been regarded as a stone of caring and nurturing because of its marked protective energies. People have been using it for facilitating astral travel. Jasper brings mental balance and clarity. It empowers us to receive energy and strength, but in a similar way, it also encourages beauty and grace. Known as a lucky and protective stone, Jasper will protect the owner against dangerous and intense longings. It energetically aligns all energy centers. Astrologically helpful for: Aries, Aquarius, Gemini, Pisces, Leo, Scorpio.
Labradorite
Is definitely a stone of power – it’s energy frees people from tormenting thoughts, exchanging them for the access to courage, originality, and a clarity of mind. This stone is especially recommended for people who are searching for their calling, the best career for themselves, or for those who want to restore a sense of passion and confidence in their decision-making. Astrologically helpful for: Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius.
Lapis Lazuli
A stone of visionary awareness. It brings new information, which comes in the form of images rather than in words, strengthens intellectual ability, and helps uncover truth in complicated situations. In ancient Egypt, it was considered as a royal stone of spirituality. Astrologically helpful for: Aries, Sagittarius, Pisces, Leo, Aquarius.
Lava Stone
Stimulates a gently flow of energy, which has a healing effect on the body, the mind, and the soul. Lava collects negative energy and transforms it into positive energy. It cleanses the aura, making sure it is energised, and free from negative influence.
Malachite
Purifies and opens all chakras, brings balance and harmony, opens the heart to unconditional love. Malachite is a stone of transformation – if you carry it with you, you will have confidence to make necessary changes in your life. For companies – it attracts loyal cliental and protects from unexpected dangers. Astrologically helpful for: Taurus, Scorpio, Libra, Sagittarius, Capricorn.
Mountain Crystal
The most powerful stone of increasing energy, it regulates and clears it’s flow, doubling the magnetic field of a person. It is a stone for making life plans, for strengthening the power of thought, and for increasing one’s ability to manifest dreams into reality. Astrologically helpful for: Aries, Gemini, Sagittarius, Aquarius, Pisces.
Moonstone
It can be a talisman to meditate about one’s true personality. The energy of this stone reaches deep into consciousness, it reveals the truth and inner beauty we carry within ourselves. It magnifies our attractiveness, activates the Kundalini energy, and brings with it the power of clairvoyance. Astrologically helpful for: Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Gemini, Capricorn.
Nephrite
This is a variety of Jade, used for making talismans of longevity, and also used for amulets to avoid trouble and bad luck. The Chinese believed that this stone promotes changes in life for the better, as well as good fortune. Astrologically helpful for: Cancer, Gemini, Taurus.
Obsidian
Has protective properties – protects against envy, the “evil eye”, and against bad luck. Obsidian will protect you, your family, your home, and your company from the negative thoughts of others, from envy, and from various negative vibrations – from both inner and outer sources. Astrologically helpful for: Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius, Scorpio, Capricorn.
Onyx
A stone of inner strength – strengthens the endurance and perseverance in carrying out arduous and difficult tasks, it gives support in unclear situations, or when a person is exposed to stress and physical burdens. It helps in focusing attention during study, it also strengthens memory and sensitivity to detail. Astrologically helpful for: Capricorn, Aquarius, Cancer, Scorpio.
Opal
A stone of delicate energy, it increases awareness, releases hurt emotions, and can also be used as a protective stone. On an emotional level, it can aid in freeing oneself from old injury, or even in breaking ties to bad relationships and unhealthy love. Astrologically helpful for: Gemini, Leo, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Aquarius, Pisces.
Pearls
Pearls, or “tears of the ocean” allow you to cleanse the character and the soul. When worn with love, it becomes a talisman of luck. The aid in the treatment of osteoporosis. Pearls are used in the production of cosmetics to sustain a fresh complexion.
Peridot
A stone for nerves, it helps to get rid of anger and depression. It helps in making right decisions, which is why it is often used as an amulet. It improves family relationships and cements friendships. It brings success. It is said that peridot helps in ailments related to the spine and that it has beneficial properties for internal organs. The reputation of the peridot is mysterious, it has the ability to build success in marriage, love, and in friendship.
Pyrite
It increases willpower, magnifies ambition, commitment and perseverance, helping to work until the end of a difficult task with persistence. It helps in getting rid of bad habits, and promotes a positive attitude towards health and energy. Astrologically helpful for: Pisces, Virgo, Libra.
Rhodonite
A good stone for love and relationships. In both marriage and stable relationships, the energy from rhodonite helps to return attention to details, to look at relations objectively, to forgive and forget mistakes. In the case of uncertainty about one’s feelings, it brings balance and protects against harm. Astrologically helpful for: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Virgo, Libra, Capricorn.
Rose Quartz
A delicate, pink stone of unconditional love, of a healing heart, and forgiveness. Rose quartz has an energy which attracts and maintains love. It opens the heart chakra, to be able to love and trust in another person. This stone teaches you how to love yourself and how to receive love from someone else. Astrologically helpful for: Taurus, Cancer, Gemini, Libra, Capricorn, Virgo.
Ruby
Attracts love, passion, and commitment, – it’s energy is tied to abundance. Like every red and pink stone, it is a stone of romantic love. Besides this, ruby protects the home and it’s inhabitants, it is a stone of high energy. It restores passion and the desire to live, adds vigour, and it capable of stimulating the energy that is dormant in a person. Astrologically helpful for: Cancer, Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn.
Sapphire
A stone of spiritual development. It stimulates visions and visualisations, extrasensory perception (ESP), and it brings order to a chaotic mind. It helps to organise multiple ideas and to implement them. Astrologically helpful for: Taurus, Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Aquarius.
Sunstone
Two main characteristics of sunstone are the following: it is a leadership stone and gemstone of optimism and good will. These characteristics will become more clear when we get to know ourselves with its properties. In this sense, let us mention a couple of more of its features, that is, lifting up fears and stress; enhancing vitality; promoting independence and originality, and bringing good luck. As a stone of the leaders it teaches the skill of accepting responsibilities and enhances organizational skills. When a decision needs to be made, it offers clarity and ability to act in concord with the higher will and purpose, thus encouraging changes that are favourable for the entire environment, that is, family, or group of people.
Silicon
A stone of inner peace and feeling a sense of lightness. On a mental level, it makes communicating with people easier, it stimulates fast thinking processes as well as creative thinking. On a physical level, silicon adds energy, strengthens and purifies not only the body, but also the mind.
Tiger’s Eye
This is a stone that is thought to bring success and wealth. It can be used for strengthening the intentions of increasing abundance, as well as to secure economic status and wealth which is already possessed. Tiger’s eye is also a stone of luck, joy, and optimism. It induces a good mood, helping to achieve one’s goals, brings a clarity of thought and strengthens a person’s willpower. Astrologically helpful for: Gemini, Capricorn, Virgo, Libra, Sagittarius.
Tourmaline
It helps in the release of stress, tension, depressing thoughts, and panic. It is a wonderful stone in supporting the healing of emotional wounds, especially from childhood. It can be used for “filling holes” in the aura which have been created by negative relationships or from being exploited by someone. Astrologically helpful for: Aries, Taurus, Libra, Sagittarius, Capricorn.
Topaz
A stone of universal properties, it is used for attracting love, luck, abundance, health, reaching goals, and solving problems. This stone can be used in medicine, visualising desires, cleansing one’s aura, entering a state of relaxation, and in strengthening the power of affirmation. Astrologically helpful for: Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius, Aquarius, Cancer, Virgo.
Turquoise
Since ancient times, this stone was used to make amulets for protection and for healing. It leads a person towards good fortune, protects them against evil, and increases wealth. Astrologically helpful for: Taurus, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Aquarius, Libra.
Quartz
Contains healing properties, improves the immune system. When added to any other crystal, it increases it’s energy. It is recommended to carry it with you for the daily renewal of energy, especially in situations related to stress, sudden shock, or in the case of worse weather outside, the weakening of the body. Astrologically helpful for: Leo, Capricorn, Pisces, Sagittarius, Virgo.
Zirconium
A stone with protective energy – It’s energy creates a protective shield of light on a spiritual level, so that strange and negative vibes do not break through. Astrologically helpful for: Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius, Scorpio.