Category: Aquarius

Crystal Wisdom Garnet Benefits
Aquarius, Properties, Root

Garnet Spiritual Properties: The Stone of Renewal

Shannon Marie

Garnet (Root Chakra) (Zodiac of aquarius)

Garnet is one of the few red stones available. It comes in many shades of red from deep blood red to orange (some are even yellow or green!). Red stones are all linked to energy, stimulation and passion; however; Garnet is also one that helps to renew and transmute so we feel brand new. Find out the Garnet spiritual properties and how you can benefit from their supportive and healing blessings!

The Science of Garnet

Garnet is in the family of silicate minerals. There are many different varieties of garnet, including: Pyrope (red), Almandine (deep red), Spessartine (orange), Grossular (various colors), Andradite (green/yellow/black), and Uvarovite (green). This is a transparent to opaque stone depending greatly on its quality. Gem quality can be quite transparent, while tumble quality is opaque.

Historical Significance of Garnet

Garnet was prized throughout history, but particularly in the Egyptian, Roman, and Victorian eras. The word ‘garnet’ originates from the Latin word granatus, meaning ‘seed-like.’ This reference is comparing these beautiful garnets to pomegranate seeds. Garnet was also calles carbuncle and was used in ancient Rome as a ring seal to secure important documents.

Spiritual Properties

Metaphysical Attributes of Garnet

Garnet – The Stone of Renewal

Garnet is a gemstone that refreshes and renews energy. All red gemstones have an inherent ability to boost energy. Not only does Garnet amplify energy, but it also cleanses it as well. This gem clears blocks that may be preventing efficient energy flow. It gets stagnant energy flowing. If you are feeling sluggish or unmotivated, Garnet can get your energy moving and helps you feel awake and alert

Garnet also transmutes any accumulated negative energy into positive. This stone helps you see the silver lining of challenging situations.  It makes the old seem new. Brings a sense of freshness and newness to regular activities. If parts of your life are feeling stale, Garnet will help renew your enthusiasm for them.

Garnet helps to strengthen commitment in relationships. It increases love, devotion, warmth and understanding between people. This stone makes a great promise or engagement ring as it reaffirms commitment. Red stones also help boost passion. If your love-life is feel stale and stagnant – Garnet will help fan the flames.

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Physical Healing Benefits of Garnet

Garnet is a stone that regulates cleansing and flow, so it is said to benefit blood flow and detoxification.

Garnet Mantra Practice

Sit in seated meditation, holding the Garnet in your less dominant hand to receive its energy.  Really feel the support of the cushion or floor beneath you. You are grounded and supported by the Earth’s energies. Imagine a bright firey light shining out from you in all directions.  Repeat these words. “I am awake, energized, and ready to get moving.” Alternately, hold a Garnet mala and chant this mantra 108 times.

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Crystal Wisdom Apache Tears Benefits
Aquarius, Aries, Properties, Root

Apache Tears Spiritual Properties: Stone of Recovery

Shannon Marie

Apache Tears – (Root Chakra) – (Zodiac of Aries)

Apache Tears are another gemstone that I grew up with while rock hunting in Oregon. These small, beautiful stones are in the Obsidian family. This stone has always felt so soothing and gentle to me and now that I have learned so much more about gemstones – now I know why. Find out the Apache Tears spiritual properties and how you can benefit from their supportive and healing blessings!

Science of Apache Tears

Apache Tears are really just Obsidian that has formed in a different way. When the force of the lava splashes the lava into the air it cools instantly in little round pebbles. Apache Tears are much smaller and more translucent that large chunks of Obsidian.

Historical Significance of Apache Tears

The origin of the name for Apache Tears is fairly well known. In 1870s, U.S. Cavalry attacked a tribe of Apache Indians in Surprise, AZ. At least 50 tribe members died right away and another 25 fought til their deaths. It is said the remaining wives and children of the fallen tribesmen wept and wept, and those tears turned into black jewels as they struck the ground.

Apache Tear Spiritual Properties

Metaphysical Attributes of Apache Tears

The most powerful of the Apache Tears spiritual properties is support during the grieving period. The original legend says that Apache Tears help to relieve the pain of grief, because the Apache families had already grieved and cried so hard that it takes away some of our pain by holding the stones. If you are suffering from the loss of someone close and it feels overwhelming, keep Apache Tears with you. They create a safe and secure energy field in which we can process and heal without getting overcome by such strong emotions.

Apache Tears are a softer, gentler form of Obsidian. It is extremely useful if you are working through really deep traumas and need to take it slowly. Like Obsidian, Apache Tears are an excellent grounding stone connecting the energy of the Heart to the Earth. It is a strong protection stone, protecting one from physical and emotional harm, as well as negative energies. However, it works slowly and steadily. Obsidian can feel rather sudden and abrupt, and sometimes that is necessary when we need quick assistance. But Apache Tears ease us into a state of security and safety.

Apache Tears also help to facilitate forgiveness and letting go of the past. Anger and bitterness from the past can trap us in a cycle of suffering, but Apache Tear help us recognize the cycle and break out if it.

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Physical Healing Benefits of Apache Tears

The physical benefits are said to include resolving intestinal issues that are stress related.

Mantra Practice with Apache Tears

Sit in a seated meditation position, holding the Apache Tear in your less dominant hand to receive its energy.  Really feel the support of the cushion or floor beneath you. You are grounded and supported by the Earth’s energies. Imagine a swirl of sparkly golden and purple light slowly swirling around you. Repeat this mantra, “I am Safe. I am Secure. I am ready to sit with my Pain and Grief.” Alternately, hold an Apache Tear mala and chant this mantra 108 times.

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Crystal Wisdom Clear Quartz Benefits
Aquarius, Aries, Cancer, Capricorn, Crown, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Pisces, Properties, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Taurus, Virgo

Clear Quartz Spiritual Properties: Stone of Amplification

Shannon Marie

Clear Quartz – (Crown Chakra) – (ALL Zodiac Signs)

This crystal is by far the one I use the most. It combines powerfully with every other stones and is a magnificent amplifier for Reiki healing. Whenever I send out distance Reiki, I add Clear Quartz to my Reiki name box to enhance the effects. I also add one bead of Clear Quartz to all of my healing gemstone bracelets to boost the effects of the primary stone. I have multiple pieces (tumbled, rough, wands, etc.) and some is always within reach! Find out the Clear Quartz spiritual properties and how you can benefit from their supportive and healing blessings!

The Science of Clear Quartz

Quartz includes a very large family of gems. In fact, it is the most common mineral on Earth! For this reason it has been called “the Grandfather of all Gems.” Although this article is about the Clear variety, quartz also includes Amethyst, Citrine, Rose, Smoky, Snow, Agate, Chalcedony, Aventurine, and many, many more. Quartz is used in watches and radios because it can produce electromagnetic energy when under physical pressure (piezoelectricity).

Historical Significance of Clear Quartz

Quartz is said to be named after the Slavic word for ‘hard’, but also the Greek word for ‘ice’. Clear Quartz is also known as Rock Crystal. Clear Quartz has been revered for ages. Crystal balls were used for scrying and divination. Japanese cultures considered Quartz a symbol for purity. Native American cultures believed that Quartz housed sentient spirits and would provide them with offerings. In fact, in Central and South America, Clear Quartz was carved into the shape of skulls to represent the spirits within.

Clear Quartz Spiritual Properties

Metaphysical Attributes of Clear Quartz

Quartz is well known for being able to amplify, store, and direct the flow of energy. The amplification aspect is extremely useful. It can amplify our intentions, so using Clear Quartz during intention setting rituals, moon phase ceremonies, and while creating vision boards will give extra power for those intentions to grow and manifest. Clear Quartz spiritual properties can be combined with other gemstones to amplify their effects. If you really need “extra” of what a crystal provides, pair it with Quartz for an additional boost.

Clear quartz is an amazing cleanser for our energy, aura, chakras, and physical body. It helps to raise our personal vibration and dissolve blockages that are creating imbalances. This stone inherently knows what we need to be Whole and works to correct the source of illness. The amplification property works especially well for healers as it can boost the effective of the treatment. I use Clear Quartz whenever I am working with Reiki clients to enhance the power of the Reiki energy.

Clear Quartz is a perfect gem for working with and developing metaphysical abilities. It helps clear distractions during meditation, so one can listen deeper and open the Crown Chakra up to receive information from our guides, angels, Higher Self and the Universe. If you are trying to expand your psychic abilities, include Clear Quartz in your practices to relax your energy, dissolve energetic or emotional barriers, and be more receptive to the messages.

Finally, this crystal records the energy it comes in contact with and it can be released or “read” at a later time. It helps to form a conduit to our past lives to help with karmic and soul healing as it holds a memory of “all that was.” This gemstone can be charged with an energy or intention to be used later on. The stone can be filled with the intention of courage, for example, if you have an upcoming event that frightens you. Then you can hold the stone during the event and receive the boost of confidence and courage.

This recording feature of Quartz has said to be responsible for a large amount of hauntings across the world. If a property was built on land laden with Quartz material, it will record the life history of that building and replay it long after the events have ceased.

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Physical Healing Benefits of Clear Quartz

Clear Quartz is said to help with the healing process in general, so if you are ill, or recovering from an injury or surgery, carrying Quartz with you will enhance the healing process.

Clear Quartz Mantra Practice

Sit in seated meditation, holding the Clear Quartz in your less dominant hand to receive its energy.  Really feel the support of the cushion or floor beneath you. You are grounded and supported by the Earth’s energies. Imagine a brilliant white light shining out from your Crown Chakra, the very top of your head. This light gently showers down upon you clearing any blocks and cleansing your entire energetic body. Repeat these words. “I am Clear. I am Open. I am ready to Receive and Grow.” Alternately, hold a Clear Quartz mala and chant this mantra 108 times.

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Crystal Wisdom Angelite Benefits
Aquarius, Astrology, Properties, Throat

Angelite Spiritual Properties: Stone of Awareness

Shannon Marie

Angelite – (Throat Chakra) – (Zodiac of Aquarius)

This is a stone I have been utterly fascinated with ever since I ran across it about 10 years ago. It has remained a part of my toolbox (and I’ve made alot of jewelry with it) ever since. There is something about the light blue of the sky that is incredibly soothing and comforting to me. It is almost as if, when I hold this stone, I just know that my Angels are supporting me. Find out the Angelite spiritual properties and how you can benefit from their supportive and healing blessings!

The Science of Angelite

Angelite is a blue/lilac form of Anhydrite. It actually forms after extended compression over Celestite (another Angelic communication stone)!

Historical Significance of Angelite

This stone was discovered in Peru in 1987, so it is a fairly “new” gemstone.

Angelite Spiritual Properties

Metaphysical Attributes of Angelite

Angelite spiritual properties raise our total awareness of the spirit world and our connection to humanity as a whole. Meditating with Angelite helps to connect with your personal angel team, spirit guides, spirit animals, and your Higher Self. You have the ability to send messages to them and to receive powerful information and wisdom back. This gemstone increases our faith, because we have strengthened and deepened the connection with the Divine. Angelite aids with astral travel, channeling, and telepathy. It creates a protective environment wherever it is placed, so you can delve deep into the spiritual realm and your physical body is protected at home. Angelite is also of the Heavenly vibration, so helps us get in tune with and learn Astrology.

Angelite connects us with our protectors, so it is naturally calming, soothing and reduces fears. It enhances our sense of compassion, and encourages acceptance of what cannot be changed. This is a powerful stone for healers, because it deepens our connection to the healing source and protects the healing space. Angelite transmutes pain and fear into a healing and rebirthing process.

This stone resonates with the Throat Chakra, so it helps us with communication. Specifically, Angelite generates feelings of love and unity, so it helps us you share and express more love and compassion in the world. It supports us as we speak our truth and learn to live more authentically.

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Physical Healing Benefits of Angelite

This is a very calming, soothing stone, so it reduces stress, anxiety, and fear. It is said to relieve afflictions of the throat, such as, sore throats, strep and laryngitis.

Angelite Mantra Practice

Sit in seated meditation, holding the Angelite in your less dominant hand to receive its energy.  Really feel the support of the cushion or floor beneath you. You are grounded and supported by the Earth’s energies. Imagine a warm, bright light emanating from the sky and shining over you. Repeat these words. “I am calm. I am safe. I want to contact my Spirit Guides.” Alternately, hold an Agelite mala and chant this mantra 108 times.

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Crystal Wisdom Hematite Benefits
Aquarius, Aries, Properties, Root

Hematite Spiritual Properties: Stone of the Mind

Shannon Marie

Hematite – (Root Chakra) – (Zodiac of Aries & Aquarius

The heavy weight of this stone is so comforting.  It reminds me of a weighted blanket used for anxiety.  Hematite makes me feel like I am held in the giant hand of the Earth, being supported, soothed and focused just by the touch of the stone. Find out the Hematite spiritual properties and how you can benefit from their supportive and healing blessings!

The Science of Hematite 

Hematite is one of the most important iron ores in the world, because it is so plentiful, abundant and has so many practical uses.   As much as it looks like it should be, Hematite in not magnetic.  It is only slightly magnetic if it is mixed with enough Magnetite.

Hematite Spiritual Properties

Historical Significance of Hematite

Hematite has been associated most often with the blood. “The name hematite is from the Greek word ‘haimatitis’ which means ‘blood-red.'” That seems strange, right? It’s a shiny, black mineral… But, even though Hematite seems very black in color, ground up Hematite is actually Red, and is commonly used as a red pigment.

Metaphysical Attributes of Hematite

This dark black/red stone is associated with the Root Chakra, and is a natural source of grounding and stability. Hematite is the Stone of the Mind and is perfect when one is feeling “scattered.” It helps to focus the mind and improve memory. If you are studying for an important exam, Hematite is helpful in that it encourages focus, improves memory, and generates calm during the actual test.  If you are an author, Hematite helps you achieve precision in your message.  Also, if you need to have an important conversation with someone, Hematite helps you find just the right words and soothes you to keep emotions in check during the discussion.

Like many of the black stones, the Hematite spiritual properties include powerful protection and helps to dissolve and transform negativity.  If you work in an emotionally toxic environment, this gemstone can help transform the negative energy around you into Universal light and love. The Hematite would radiate positivity from you and ensure the negativity does not follow you home.  If you live in a negative home environment, keeping large specimen on Hematite in your room would provide you with a safe space and refuge.

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Physical Healing Benefits of Hematite

As mentioned before, Hematite is associated with blood, so it is said to help regenerate red blood cells.  If you are donating blood (or receiving a transfusion), wearing this mineral on you afterwards can help with recovery.  As this stone is both grounding and soothing, having some in your pillow at night can help to fall into a deep, sound sleep.

Hematite Mantra Practice

Sit in a seated meditation position, holding the Hematite in your less dominant hand to receive its energy.  Really feel the support of the cushion or floor beneath you. You are grounded and supported by the Earth’s energies.  Imagine energetic roots flowing down into the soft, cool Earth.  The Earth’s energy flows up through the roots, up your body, and settles as a gentle pool of energy in your mind.  Repeat these words.  “I am calm, focused, and positive.” Alternately, hold a Hematite mala and chant this mantra 108 times.

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