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Precious Stones

Some people believe that certain gems and stones have certain powers. They believe in this so much that they make whole charts to plot the reactions of using certain stones. In modern times they call this practise 'Gemstone Therapy'. Some of the acts including the wearing, rubbing or holding of such precious stones as jade, crystal, rubies, etc. What do you think about it?

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I find it very strange to believe that at the same time I cannot denied that this is a 'therapy' that has been used for centuries, so I believe something true about the stones must be but don't know much about it.

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Crystals are used in meditation and spiritual ceremonies, laid on the body during types of massage or bodywork, when a person is resting, or placed in drinking or bathing waters. It is claimed that an odd number of facets on the stone aid in healing, while an even number of facets create the best energizers. Red, yellow, and orange stones are said to produce energy, clear and aquamarine stones are healers, and lavender and blue-violet stones create calming effects.

Here is a list of commonly known crystals and their reputed benefits.

Amethyst: Headaches, eyes, scalp, hair, pituitary gland, balancing blood sugar. Psychic abilities, imagery. Purify and transmute negativity. Reduce anger, impatience, and nightmares. Spiritually uplifting.

Aquamarine: Heart, immune system, thymus, lymph nodes. Calming, uplifting, flexibility, innocence, joy, creativity, communication, self-knowledge, confidence, purpose. Releasing anxiety, fear, and restlessness.

Carnelian: Circulatory system, kidneys, stimulate appetite, emotions, sexuality, physical energy, celebration, reproductive system, menstrual cramps, arthritis, kidneys, gall bladder, pancreas. Confidence, assertiveness, drive.

Citrine: Acid indigestion, food disorders, allergies. Cleansing spleen, kidneys, liver, urinary system, intestines. Mental and emotional clarity, problem-solving, memory, willpower, optimism, confidence, self-discipline. Reducing anxiety, fear, and depression.

Coral: Muscles, blood, heart, reproductive system, thyroid, metabolism, spine, bone and tissue regeneration. Not to be used with high blood pressure. Protect and strengthen emotional foundation and enliven emotions.

Diamond: Increase personal clarity, trust, confidence. Amplify thoughts, attitudes, strengths and weaknesses: Prosperity, generosity, love, spirituality.

Emerald: Respiratory system, heart, lymph nodes, blood, thymus, balance blood sugar, childbirth, eyesight. Strengthen heart chakra for abundance, growth, peace, harmony, patience, love, monogamy, honesty. Lift depression and insomnia.

Jade: Heart, thymus, immune, kidney and cleansing blood, nervous system. Courage, knowledge, justice, compassion, emotional balance, humility, generosity, harmony, wealth, longevity.

Lapis: Anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, shyness, nervous system, speech, hearing, pituitary, inflammation, pain. Mind expansion, intuition, creativity, spiritual connection. Organize, quiet the mind.

Malachite: Stomach, liver, kidney stones, respiratory system, immune system, vision, circulatory system. Release pain, inflammation, depression, anger. Stimulate psychic vision, concentration.

Rose Quartz: Emotional balance, love, beauty, peacefulness, forgiving, kindness, self-esteem. Emotional healing, loss, stress, hurt, fear, resentment, anger. Align mental, emotional, and astral bodies.

Ruby: Infections, cholesterol, blood clots, blood cleansing, impotency. Stimulate circulation, menses, pituitary. Love, courage, confidence, vitality, stamina, strength, leadership, triumph over adversity. Intensify all emotions.

Sapphire: Reducing inflammation, fevers, nosebleeds. Hearing problems, TB, burns. Communication, depression, intuition, clairaudience, mental clarity and calm.

It is suggested that you should never let anyone touch your crystals. Each crystal should be cleansed before use to clear any stored energy by either soaking it or burying it in the ground.

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I think Gems do have special abilities, for therapy, healing, etc. I'm sure that it's wierd but just maybe. Cause' alot of gems have months for births, maybe that could be it, like a ceremony in that month with the months gemstone! It sounds wierd but I think gems are cool.

Jesse Hamshaw

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That's very interesting. I have heard about this but I never actually saw a list of the gems and what they can do. MrWong, where did you get your information? I would like to check out more about gems not in your list, such as garnets. I am also wondering how birthstones affect a person. This has got my curiousity peaked.

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As a practicing Pagan, I often use various stones for their properties. I keep them in a small pouch, usually close by. Mr. Wong's list and explanations were pretty accurate, but I'd like to add a few items...

Amethyst is also used for balancing emotional/psychiatric disorders.

Aquamarine is also carried by travelers for protection during journeys.

Carnelian is also used for creative energy, and is a favorite with artistic types.

Garnet is a good protection stone, particularly against psychic attacks.

Hematite, a black mineral, is especially helpful for those with ADD/ADHD and bipolar disorder.

Jet, a type of coal, may be used for ADD/ADHD and bipolar as well.

Clear Quartz is an all-purpose mineral, valued for its' strong energies.

Green stones are best suited for many types of healing EXCEPT cancer.

Stones, although generally only used by their keepers (notice, I didn't say "owners"), may be lent to others, but should be cleansed (and charged, if necessary) upon return.

Cleansing stones is simple. Mix a solution of sea salt (not common iodized table salt) and water and soak them for about 24 hours. If the stones are needed more quickly, 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar may be added to the solution. If this is done, the stones should be cleansed in 6-12 hours.

Charging stones may be done in several ways. Some stones prefer to be left out in full sunlight for a few hours, mostly the yellow/orange ones. All stones respond well to being left undisturbed overnight outside on the night of a full moon. If one lives near an ocean, both cleansing and charging can be done with one visit. Securely tie the stones in a mesh bag (an onion bag works well in a pinch), but make sure there are no holes through which they may be lost. Swish the bag in the ocean for a few minutes. The longer they're in the ocean's cleansing energy, the better. If there's time after the dunk, spread them out on a soft towel or cloth to dry and soak up some sun. They'll thank you for it!

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I don't believe gems or rocks have any special properties for healing, or hold special powers, but I do believe that the human brain can impart these powers upon the stones. In other words, I think these stones can be used as a placebo for anyone who believes in them.
I once worked for the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies and took a class there about dreams. During this class each participant was given a few drops of what the instructor called "Drip Drop Dream Dram" and what this was was water that was poured over crystals and bathed in moonlight. Upon administering the "Dream Dram" the instructor asked if anyone felt any different. The responses were varied and not at all related to each other- one person felt sleepy, another felt more alert, while yet a third had "an increased depth perception." I have no doubt that these people actually felt this way, but I do question wether it is because of the "Dream Dram." I believe the power of their own minds influenced how they felt, this is the only way I can explain to myself why reactions to the Dram was so varied.
I personally declined the offer for the Dram and when I was challenged on my decision later I replied that "I wasn't thirsty."
-Unferth

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I believe stones have a certian type of power to the but not as most people believe. They radiate energy like anything else does but at a different level. The vibration that they radiate manipulate our own body vibration and bestowes us with their energy or clarity. Many different stones have different uses but I don't believe they can heal anyone or me.

Edited: glyphfury on 10th Apr, 2005 - 6:23pm