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Crystal Wisdom Smoky Quartz Benefits
Capricorn, Properties, Root, Sagittarius

Smoky Quartz Spiritual Properties: Stone of Stability

Shannon Marie

Smoky Quartz – (Root Chakra) – (Zodiac of Capricorn & Sagittarius)

This is a gemstone I use if I’m having trouble focusing during meditation. It is mildly grounding, but also uplifting, so it helps me release thought and just be. I find it very soothing to hold and tend to meditate with it when my mood is dark and I feel like releasing those heavy feelings. Find out the Smoky Quartz spiritual properties and how you can benefit from their supportive and healing blessings!

The Science of Smoky Quartz

Smoky Quartz is a sibling to Citrine, Amethyst, and the rest of the Quartz family. This is a dark, but translucent, gemstone, so it has many of the properties of Onyx or Obsidian, but much gentler. The smoky color is caused, not by another mineral as is common, but by gamma rays. Smoky quartz can range from very light grey to fairly dark (as in the picture above).

Historical Significance of Smoky Quartz

This stone was used often as a talisman, and the belief was that the stone would turn darker in the presence of danger. Smoky Quartz was also a stone used for mourning and times of grieving.

Metaphysical Attributes of Smoky Quartz

Smoky Quartz is one of the black stones that are always known for grounding and balancing the Root Chakra. This quartz has a much gentler effect than the pure black stones, so if you are in need of finding your center without feeling weighed down, this is a an excellent choice. Smoky Quartz provides grounding, centering, and a sense of stability. It is excellent for use in meditation is you are finding it hard to focus. It enables you to clear your mind easier, provide that connection to the Earth, while still allowing you to open up to Higher Awareness.

This gemstone is like a gentle, but firm security blanket. It helps to reduce fear, stress, anxiety and depression. Smoky Quartz supports us through all of the difficult emotions. It is a wonderful stone for mourning and grieving. It keeps us grounded as we process our emotions about the loss. This stone also helps to release fear of failure.

Finally, Smoky Quartz is amazing at transmuting negativity into positivity. It allows you to leave behind anything that no longer serves you. If you’re feeling down, frustrated, or spend alot of time in a toxic environment, this gemstone will help to protect you from negative influences and shine a light of hope for you.

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Physical Healing Benefits of Smoky Quartz

Smoky Quartz helps to relief tension and stress, so it is said to reduce blood pressure and hypertension.

Smoky Quartz Mantra Practice

Sit in seated meditation, holding the Smoky 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 light energy wrapping around your shoulders like a blanket. It comforts and relaxes you. Repeat these words. “I am Grounded. I release Tension. I am ready to work through Challenging Emotions.” Alternately, hold a Smoky Quartz mala and chant this mantra 108 times.

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Crystal Wisdom Black Tourmaline Benefits
Capricorn, Properties, Root

Black Tourmaline Spiritual Properties: Stone of Protection

Shannon Marie

Black Tourmaline (Schorl) – (Root Chakra) – (Zodiac of Capricorn)

This crystal is one massively protective bodyguard! Even tiny bits will provide quite a strong shield against attack and negativity. This is one crystal I recommend for everyone’s Gemstone Toolkit. Even if you don’t currently feel like you are in crisis or need protection – it is best to have some nearby just in case you are struck with one of life’s surprises. Find out the Black Tourmaline spiritual properties and how you can benefit from their supportive and healing blessings!

The Science of Black Tourmaline

Tourmaline itself can be found in every color of the spectrum! The black variety is called Schorl and is the most readily available of all the Tourmalines. Unlike the other Tourmalines, Black is not transparent – it is a strong, solid black. It can be available tumbled and smooth, or as long, striated crystals (as pictured above).

Historical Significance of Black Tourmaline

Black Tourmaline was discovered in Germany in the 1400s and was named Schorl meaning “false ore”. Its protective qualities have made this a well-used stone in many Ancient magicians’ ritual work. Highly polished pieces were used for scrying and divination. It was used as a talisman by many to ward off curses and the “evil eye.”

Black Tourmaline Spiritual Properties

Metaphysical Attributes of Black Tourmaline

All forms of Tourmaline generate a protective shield around our energetic body. The Black Tourmaline spiritual properties protect against psychic attacks, curses, attachments, and discourages dark spirits. Place pieces in a grid around your home to protect the household from negative entities.

Tourmaline is cleansing and balancing for the entire energetic system. This includes the chakras, meridians, subtle bodies and aura. It also brings mind, body, emotions and Spirit into balance. This crystal lifts our sense of well-being and enables us to feel whole, centered and balanced. If you are a healer, use the tourmaline in wand form to balance, cleanse, remove blockages, and activate the energetic system of a client.

Black Tourmaline, specifically, dispels, repels and transmutes negativity of all forms. This includes stress and anxiety. It grounds out those energies into the Earth and increases personal vitality and optimism. Schorl also prevents us from picking up the negative energy of others. If you live with, or work with, a particularly toxic personality, wear this stone to avoid absorbing their negativity. Keep a nice big piece on your desk or in your living space to create a bubble of protection.

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Physical Healing Benefits of Black Tourmaline

Black Tourmaline is said to protect the wearer from the effects of radiation. It lowers stress, anxiety and high blood pressure.

How to Use Black Tourmaline

Learn three simple practices for using Black Tourmaline to support your everyday life situations!

Black Tourmaline Mantra Practice

Sit in seated meditation, holding the Black Tourmaline 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 any heaviness, darkness, or confusion draining out of you in the form of dark smog. It flows out into the Earth and leaves you shining and radiant. Repeat these words. “I am Safe. I am Grounded. I am clear of all Negativity.” Alternately, hold a Black Tourmaline mala and chant this mantra 108 times.

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Crystal Wisdom Charoite Benefits
Properties, Root, Sagittarius, ThirdEye

Charoite Spiritual Properties: Stone of Transformation & Acceptance

Shannon Marie

Charoite – (Third Eye & Crown Chakras) – (Zodiac of Sagittarius & Scorpio)

This is one of my very favorite new stones.  I learned about it in 2010 and have absolutely adored it ever since.  Purple is my favorite color and this stone has multiple shades! This stone plays with swirls of color, flash and black.  Each piece is different and emits a wonderfully uplifting energy. Every time I get a chance to buy some for jewelry, I leap at it.  Find out the Charoite spiritual properties and how you can benefit from their supportive and healing blessings!

The Science of Charoite

Charoite comes from only one location, Murun Mountain in Yakutia, Russia. It is a very distinct looking stone with swirls of varying shades of purple and occasionally touched with black. There is sometimes some “flash” or chatoyancy in the stone. It is unmistakable and quite beautiful.

Historical Significance of Charoite

This is a fairly recently discovered stone.  It was initially discovered on the 1940s, but didn’t come to market until the late 1970s.  It has only really become popular as a jeweler’s gem within the last ten years. Geologist’s fear that the exclusivity of its mining location, combined with its new popularity, may soon diminish the supply.

Charoite Spiritual Properties

Metaphysical Attributes of Charoite

Charoite is most helpful during times of massive change. It helps us to stop, look at a situation as it is, and accept the present moment just as it is. “It is the soul stone that overcomes fear.” It helps us to release overwhelming fear, reduce stress, and enter into a relaxed state.  Often when we are under great stress, we move, move, fix, fix, to try to get rid of the stress, and our actions in this state can aggravate the situation. The Charoite spiritual properties helps us to stop, look at our stressors rationally, and come to acceptance.  Only then can we make wise decisions about how to move forward.

This stone cleanses the aura and fills all chakras with love. It opens the heart to the Divine Love accessed via the Crown and awakens deep compassion. Allows one to understand “negative qualities” and accept others as they are without the need to change. 

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Physical Healing Benefits of Charoite

Charoite transforms negative energies.  It is said to transmute illnesses from a state of dis-ease to wellness.

Charoite Mantra Practice

Sit in seated meditation, holding the Charoite 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.  Bring your attention to your entire body and your energy field.  See it and feel it, just as it is.  Just BE.  Repeat these words. “I accept myself and my life just as it is. I trust in the Universe to guide me to my True Path and Direction.” Alternately, hold a Charoite mala and chant this mantra 108 times.

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