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In the past, garnet was commonly referred to as carbuncle, and there were all sorts of myths attached to the stone. One of the most impressive was a Medieval belief that dragon’s eyes were made of garnet. In the Far East, garnet was believed to staunch the flow of blood and to be able to … Read moreCrystal Work: The Magic of Garnet
Carnelian takes its name from the Latin word ‘cornu’, which means ‘horn’, and the stone is particularly associated with sexual energy and fertility by crystal healers. Throughout history, carnelian has been attributed protective powers. In Islam, it is called the Mecca stone and used as an amulet against the evil eye. Muslims also believed that … Read moreCrystal Work: The Magic of Carnelian
Moonstone is thought to have characteristics of the moon and there are many traditions concerning its use. In folklore it was said that the milky silver of this stone brightened at the start of the new moon. While in astrology and tarot, it is believed that the moon rules the emotions, and that these are … Read moreCrystal Work: The Magic of Moonstone
Aquamarine is a form of beryl, and is related with emerald. Beryl crystals are, in general, harder than quartz, and crystal healers believe them to have a very different vibrational energy. Aquamarine – which means ‘water from the sea’ in Latin – is often a clear almost transparent crystal and die to its beauty and … Read moreCrystal Work: The Magic of Aquamarine
You may think of topaz as a lovely golden-orange stone, but it can also be blue, colourless, green, red, yellow or pink (though the pink variety is usually heat-treated). In ancient times, amulets were made from topaz to protect the bearer from evil spirits or accidents. It was believed that topaz would change colour to … Read moreCrystal Work: The Magic of Topaz
Citrine is from the quartz family of crystals and shares many of their characteristics. Natural citrine is quite rare, but heat-treated amethysts take on the same colour as citrine and are often sold as such. However, this is not a problem as both natural and heat-treated citrines have very similar properties. The most important aspect … Read moreCrystal Work: The Magic of Citrine Quartz
Crystals are formed by the combination, in varying conditions, of different physical elements, such as metals, non-metals (for example sulphur) and gases (for example, hydrogen). Some stones require the great heat generated by volcanoes or deep thermal currents to bond their molecular make-up. Others may be formed by pressure, such as diamonds, which are created … Read moreCrystal Work: Crystals and the Elements
Crystal gem remedies are made from water infused with crystal energy and charged by the Sun or Moon. They help to restore physical and emotional health and to promote spiritual growth. Crystal gem remedies can be taken over a prolonged period of time to treat ongoing conditions. Healing with Crystal Waters Crystal infused remedies can … Read moreCrystal Work: Making Crystal Remedies
When you start a collection of crystals, you will need to know how to care for them and keep them in pristine condition. In order to do this, you should understand the differences in quality between types of gemstones. Individual Qualities You may think that all crystals are as hard as stone, but crystals actually … Read moreCrystal Work: How to Store Crystals
Why should you clean your crystals? Well the simple answer to that question is that you use crystals to direct energy, so you should remove any unwanted influences to make sure that the energy flow is not affected. Whenever you buy a crystal you should clean it, as it may have been sitting gathering dust … Read moreCrystal Work: How to Cleanse Crystals