Info on Gemstones Gemstones are well known for their healing properties and mystified people for many Centuries. The crystal will 'catch your eye' and you will feel an immediate connection, even if it is not the crystal you came for. When you hold the crystal in your hand, you will feel a connection of frequency. Some people find crystals. Some people 'feel' that crystals find them. The method you use is always a matter of personal choice. Approach the crystal as if it is a living entity. Here are the stones that others recommend on each chakra. Root/Base Chakra: Black Onyx/Obsidian Sex/Navel Chakra: Carnelian Stomach/Solar Plexus Chakra: Citrine Heart Chakra: Rose Quartz/Ruby Throat Chakra: Indigo (translucent Sodalight)/Purple Rainbow Fluorite Brow/Third Eye Chakra: Amethyst/Aquamarine/Lapis Lazuli/Clear Quartz Crown Chakra: Amethyst/Clear Quartz The body needs all 7 color rays: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. Each color ray is associated with one or more (depending on which reference you use) of the chakras. By using the color ray that supports a particular chakra, you can speed healing of the associated areas and organs. There are two main ways gemstones are used on chakras -- placement on a single chakra at a time or placement on all chakras at once. One can experiment to see what works best for them. Learn how to use these stones for true changes to your life using gemstone and crystal therapies.   The Gemstones Agate Abstract thinking, creativity, general health, energy, protection, reduces temperature, self-confidence. Improves self worth.  Strengthens effects of other stones White agate supposedly cured insomnia. Blue Lace agate - De-stresser. Tension headaches.Good for: inflammation, strengthens the skeletal structure. Helps with tension headaches.  A de-stressor. It is useful for mending breaks & fractures. Helps to remove blockages from the nervous system & capillaries. To treat disorders of pancreas & glands associated with digestion. Increases awareness. Good for anger, eloquence. Assists one to reach high spiritual spaces & inner attunement Amazonite Communication,  enhances intuition  and psychic ability.creativity, honor, soothes mind, truth, trust, quietens anger.Soothing to nervous system. Aligns etheric and mental bodies. Works on the throat Chakra -Healing - Throat, bronchi, psychic burnout.Bring Luck. Break an unlucky streak.  Helps with calcium deficiency.  Helps to treat disorders of the nervous system and dissipate energy blockages.  Strengthens heart and physical body Amber Refers to: The Naval Chakra also Solar Plexus Chakra Lift heaviness. Amber is great at lifting the heaviness of burdens -- allowing happiness to come through. Lungs, memory, calming, protection. Purifies body mind & spirit. Good for: bladder trouble earaches, intestinal disorders, nervous system, rheumatism, throat infections, memory loss, anxiety, Amethyst Refers to: The Crown Chakra Related oils: Lavender, Rosewood.   Mars:Jupiter: Uranus:Pluto:Purple quartz. Assists spiritual/psychic opening in a grounded way, creativity, courage, intuition, self esteem. Good for insomnia, headaches and over-indulgence in liquor.Helps with headaches, eyes, scalp/hair, pituitary, pineal, & blood sugar balance. Spiritual Upliftment. combined with Carnelian is able to help with positive thinking and create a higher mental awareness.Works on the Brow Chakra. Apache Tears Grounding, Centering, Promoting Peace, Protection, Luck.an Obsidian (volcanic glass), usually black but also brown (Mahogany), green etc.Forgiveness Consolation Toxins, Cramps Aquamarine Psychic Powers, Cleansing, Purifying, Good Health. I recommend aquamarine or rose quartz for those who are experiencing a lot of grief. Good stone to wear when traveling over the sea. Natural healers use to increase courage.Increase astuteness in business. Aventurine Creativity, Imagination, Prosperity, Career Success, Calm, Balance, Healing Emotions. Green- Good luck and good fortune, and yes to attract moneyLuck in Gambling.Thought to draw money and luck to wearer. Blue - Increase male (positive) energy, strength, vitality.Migraine, Tension, Insomnia Assists the development of mental abilities and also stimulates healthy growth. It is also helpful to competitors to enhance their judgement and calmness during games Black Onyx Stress and Grief Relief.  Happiness, Good Fortune, Morality, Increase Stamina and Self Control-An onyx amulet protects its wearer from danger and misfortune, Excellent for the Root Chakra.Helps one to change bad habits. This stone is a heart, kidney, nerve, skin, capillary, hair, eye and nail strengthener. Good for meditation and dream emphasis. Wear with apache tear for protection. Bloodstone Centering, Grounding, Calming, Courage, Mental/Physical/Emotional Renewal.  Powerful physical healer.Greener varieties draw money to wearer.Bring cash/sales into business.Kindness Nature Blood Toxins, Depression, Spine A variety of Jasper, this stone is primarily associated with the bloodstream. It encourages acts of kindness and charity Carnelian Individualism, Courage, Memory, Recall past lives, Grounding, Balancing. Balance creativity and mental processes. lower back problems, reproductive organs, encourage opening & curiosity.  Cleanse regularly Protection from envious persons. Combines with Amethyst for positive thinking and mental awareness. Combines with Hematite to help with stamina and combat tiredness. Works on the Base/Sacral Chakra. Citrene Citrene Upliftment. This stone also helps one process energy work. Breaks up energy blockages in the body, strengthens will, vision, balance, self-confidence, helps in letting go of addictions To detoxify the body (spleen, kidneys, liver, urinary system, & intestines.), Reduces anxiety, fear, depression, stomach tension, food disorders & allergies. Works on Solar Plexus Chakra. Emerald Emerald Improves relationships, meditation, relaxation, heart balancer, strengthens clairvoyance, psychic abilities, aids in mental illness Third Eye chakra Improves intellect and MEMORY, tired eyes, INSOMNIA, Eloquence, emotions, emotional traumas, said to give power to see into the future and help business success, and to help to express love in action. Can be fattening, help thin folks put on weight. Astrologically associated with Planet Mercury Fluorite Truth, Protection, Aura Cleansing, Focusing, Centering  Arthritis, strengthens abilities to perceive higher levels of reality, absorbs and clears air of psychic clutter It is a gemstone that increases psychic awareness and cosmic understanding when placed over the Third Eye chakras Psychic Protection. Purifies the spirit & places. Helps with teeth, bones, lungs, spleen, anxiety, and insomnia.  Green Flourite A harmone balancer. Garnet Romantic Love, Passion.  Enhances sensuality, sexuality and intimacy. Positive thoughts,Boosts energy and self confidence. linkd to the Sun:Mars:Saturn:Pluto:Circulation (especially in lungs, skin, intestines), promotes heat, energy, vitality, strengthens imagination, self-esteem, willpower When placed under a pillow or worn while sleeping, it wards off bad dreams and evil spirits of the night. It also protects the wearer from all dangers when traveling. For detoxing and Strengthening blood. Helps: kidneys, muscles, & gallstones.  Balances hormones. Avoid if excess anger, impatience, high blood pressure or inflammation. The Garnet is known as the stone for a successful business. If your business is not as good as it should be, just put 3 or more garnets on your desk. It is believed that if a garnet is put under a pillow it will cure depression. Garnets can be used to make a person popular and have self-esteem when worn as jewelry. It helps protect one on trips. Garnets bring constancy to friendships. Garnets are also known for stimulating success in business. Hematite Mental Organization, Grounding, Calming.  Decrease negativity. Balance body/mind/spirit Blood disorder, increases self esteem, aids astral protection .This stone helps you to set protective boundaries when you feel as if others are intruding into your private space. Hematite was a sacred stone used by the warriors of ancient Rome and Greece as an amulet to protect against wounds. Favorable outcomes in petitions and lawsuits. Helps with pain, high blood pressure, blood problems (circulation, menstrual cramps), inflammation, fever, and depression. Works on Base Chakra. Combines with Carnelian to help with stamina and combat tiredness. Combines with Rose Quartz to help ease aches and pains. Jade Grants Wisdom, Attracts Love, Useful for Protection.  Purity, Serenity, Luck, Prosperity  Saturn: Neptune Blood cleanser, strengthens immune system, kidneys, generates divine love, encourages altruistic nature & expression of feelings, strengthens earth connections, protects from injury and accidents. jade prevents nightmares, heals many diseases,Thought to bring luck & Prosperity. Protects children from danger. Yellow Jade: Aids in digestion. When worn as jewellery, it aids in protection from one’s enemies and on long journeys. Jasper (Brachiated) Animal Healing, Animal communication, Grounding, Jaspers are said to bring protection. Jasper (Leopard Skin) Aids in service to others, Grounding, Protection during travel, Jaspers are said to bring protection. Safety Focus Glands, Eyes Jasper (Red) Protection, Fairness, Justice, Stabilizing and Balancing Enhances responsibility, Choice, Compassion, recalling dreams, Darker colors best for grounding, strength and protection Protect in dangerous situations and bring rescue. Jasper can be used to treat the loss of sense of smell. It has been reported to sooth the nerves. jasper is said to help facilitate. Relaxation, and contentment, mothering and nurturing, compassion, completion, and organization. A soothing stone which is excellent as a long-term help for all areas of general health, energy, emotions and intellect. It works slowly and should be kept as a constant companion. Works well with all other stones. Jasper (Yellow) Strength and Balance in social arenas .  Protection during travel.  Shields negativity, Protect from depressionJaspers are said to bring protection.Endurance Protection Stomach, Liver. Lapis Lazuli Truthfulness, Divination  Openness, Inner power, Intuition, Virility.  Strengthen mind and body, increase awareness. Protection, Promotes Courage.  Relieve depression, promote peace. linked to Venus:Uranus:Increases psychic abilities, opens clairvoyance, throat (expressiveness) cleansing, aligns etheric, mental, spiritual bodies, thought amplifier. It aids meditation and psychic development when placed over the Third Eye charka. enhances sixth sense abilities of gaining secret knowledge. Helps with depression &  immune system. For  anxiety, insomnia, shyness Labradorite Increase inner strength and courage.  Enhance dreaming and dream recall. Successfulness For mental clarity, self-awareness, eyes, extra-terrestrial energy communication, brings forth a ones’ strengths, originality, assists with sleep, and helps to relate to others. Opens energy flow to solar plexus and brow. Fragile--avoid salt cleansing. A soothing stone which is excellent as a long-term help for all areas of general health, energy, emotions and intellect. It works slowly and should be kept as a constant companion. Works well with all other stones. Malachite "Transformation" stone.  Love, Romance, Well being, Friendship. Linked to Vulcan,NeptuneUranus:Pluto:Balance right/left brain, mental illness, overtoxification protects against radiation, promotes tissue regeneration, inspires giving of self, self expression, assists vision on all levels.Powerful healer, release and draws out pain, inflammation, depression anger and heals blocks. Brings prosperity.Called the "Business Man's Stone".It is also reputed to bring prosperity in business and trade and helps to ‘turn things round’ when all is not well. Moonstone Divination, Psychic work, Protection, Love, Youth "Travelers Stone"Opens one to "feminine" qualities-receptivity, sensitivity, intuition, clairvoyance, for female problems & emotional balance Carry a moonstone in a charm bag to attract good luck or prevent nervousnessProtect those at sea. Helps with kidney problems, female reproductive health, and lymph. Soothes stress & anxiety. Balances body/mind/spirit. Grey moonstone: helps to accept other stones’ powers by cleansing blocks Orange moonstone: Helps one accept other stone's by comforting you. It is less powerful than whit, but helpful when one really needs a certain stone. White moonstone: Highlights other stone’s effectiveness. Balances yin/yang. Obsidian (Snowflake) Calming, Grounding, Balancing, Serenity, Purity, Guards against negativity.protects sensitive people, wards off negativity, reduces tensions, good for letting go of old love, travel, strengthens prophesy  For grounding the physical and for protection. Strong protector. Psychic protection. helps with eyes For treatment of veins and skeletal structure,a general muscle healer Opal Protection, enhances cosmic consciousness, intuition, harmony, emotional balance, joy, creativity Good for healing the spirit. provides harmony on emotional, mental & psychic levels. Petrified Wood Grounding, Stabilizing, Calming, Business Success. Transforming Renewal Hearing, Cultivation Quartz (Clear) Harmonize, Balance, Purify.  Enhance energy and thoughts. Counter Black Magick, Communicate with Spirits Powerful transmitter, amplifies/directs thought forms, healing energy balancer, promote clarity, attunes one to higher self  Uranus: Pluto:A natural healing stone and an aid in balancing psychic awareness.  Increases body's natural healing abilities, removes aches and pains. Caution: doubles energy (+ or -). Do not wear for PMS. Quartz (Rose) The stone of unconditional love.  Gentleness, Forgiveness, Tolerance. Increases confidence, personal expression, creativity, emotional balance, self-love, for "heartbreak" , opening to Universal love and comfort Cleanse and recharge often.  Rose quartz assists with heart problems and those who feel unloved. Stone also helps with: loss, stress, hurt, fear, low confidence, resentment, anger and low self-esteem. It slows the aging process and reduces wrinkles.Combines with Hematite to help ease aches and pains. Your marriage can have more sparkle and fire when you keep a rose quartz under your pillow. You will look younger too. Smokey Quartz Increases fertility, creativity, joy, balances emotional energy, grounding, strengthens adrenal glands, aids protein assimilation. Keep one nearby where you work, bring one with you when you expect to be around negative people. Protect from negativity in healing/other realms. Sodalite Logic, Rationality, Efficiency, Intelligence, Knowledge, Learning, Peace, Meditation, Healing Encourages harmony, balance, courage, communication, strengthens lymphatic system, alleviates subconscious fear and guilt  Balances body energy levels, Facilitate ESP, Intuition. Provides metabolic balance of the glandular and lymphatic system. Aids pancreas, balances endocrine system, and regulating metabolism.it a good stone to use for the throat chakra.helps with insomnia. Gives confidence to those who are shy or introvert, allowing assurance and free expression when with others. It is therefore particularly suited to teachers, actors and performers. Also a meditation stone. Can be used on computers and TVs to absorb emissions. Tiger Eye (Blue) Balancing, Grounding, Optimism, Psychic Powers, Dreaming, Protection, Divination For beginning detoxification, works on mass consciousness to separate desire from need. Tiger Eye (Red) Balancing, Grounding, Optimism, Psychic Powers, Dreaming, Protection, Divination. Enhances psychic abilities, third eye activity, intuitive impressions & wealth. Tiger Eye (Gold) Balancing, Grounding, Optimism, Psychic Powers, Dreaming, Protection, DivinationStrengthens the mind and is often used as a good luck charm. Luck for gamblers. Helps to heal wounds, bruises, eyes and throat. Attracts beauty and abundance Topaz Assists understanding, balances, emotions, helps in letting go of the past, enhances creativity, relaxant, aids tissue regeneration. Wear any type of topaz jewelry as an amulet to protect against injury or attack. Protects from greed.Increase success in business pursuits. Used to treat disorders of the lungs, nose, and throat. *Worn over the stomach, protects against disorders of the alimentary system. *Averts epilepsy and asthma Tourmaline Dispels fear, negativity, grief, promotes health, environment, tranquil sleep, balance in relationships, self-expressions, eases compulsiveness. Tourmaline is electromagnetic , therefore it interacts with our bodies electromagnetic system. It has a strong anti cancer vibration and is good for the heart chakra. It is known as a master healer Good for anemia,stress, general healing, concentration, for genetic disorders & cancer Black--Activates base chakra, for arthritis, adrenals, protects against negativity Black Tourmaline is thought to be a powerful Protector..Good for: blood pressure, negative vibrations, nervous system, Green--Heart chakra, immune system, balancer.possesses the power to attract money and success.Good for: blood pressure, negative vibrations, nervous system, digestive system, immune system, psychological problems with father; blood pressure asthma Blue--Throat chakra, communication, lungs, for blocked emotions, stammering, thyroid, lungs, & larynx, Watermelon-- Stimulates, strengthens effect of other tourmalines, heart, balance, endocrines Pink tourmaline, also known as “rubellite” calms, reduces fear, protects the aura against negativity, and induces peaceful sleepFor knowledge of self & loneliness. Red Tourmaline is thought to instill courage and will-power. Yellow tourmaline stimulates the brain, strengthens the psychic powers, and increases both wisdom and understanding. Turqoise Strengthens entire body, promotes nutrient absorption, tissue regeneration, circulation, aligns subtle bodies, protects against harm, environmental pollutants, increases psychic communication skills. it is a popular amulet for attracting good luck. Turquoise absorbs negative feelings Considered Lucky by many cultures.Protects from injury. Protects from injury. A balancing stone and is a healer of all illnesses.According to some Changes color when danger or illness threatens the wearer.  Left in a room, it can purify the atmosphere and spread tranquillity and comfort.  Yellow Turqoise this stone helps to connect with spirit and brings the energy of the sky down to earth. Turquoise has been thought to warn the wearer of danger or illness by changing color. Turquoise is an all-purpose balancing and healing stone. Working primarily with the heart, thymus and throat. It will balance all subtle systems   DISCLAIMER This information is not meant to replace any medical treatment. It is offered here as a service. Use this information at your own risk. No guarantee is made towards validity