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Crystal Wisdom Amazonite Benefits
Heart, Properties, Virgo

Amazonite Spiritual Properties: Stone of Soothing & Harmony

Shannon Marie

Amazonite – (Heart & Throat Chakra) – (Zodiac of Virgo)

Amazonite is a really gorgeous stone with such a beautiful color. The sea-green contributes to its soothing and comforting nature. The only other gemstones with a similar color are Aquamarine and Turquoise, but Amazonite is the most reasonably priced of the three. The appearance of the stone itself varies based on its mine location. Some samples are soft, smooth, and even shimmery (like the stone on the right in the picture above). Other variations of Amazonite are a deeper blue-green with very noticeable, white albite stripes in it (like the stone of the left). Find out the Amazonite spiritual properties and how you can benefit from their supportive and healing blessings!

The Science of Amazonite

This gemstone is a microcline feldspar and its blue-geen color comes from trace amounts of lead in the microcline. Some samples of Amazonite display the Schiller effect with is a shimmery, iridescent flash in the light.

Historical Significance of Amazonite

This stone was formally discovered in Brazil the late 1700s by Alexander von Humboldt. This gemstone adorned the tribes people of the Amazon jungle region and was therefore named Amazonite. It has been been used around the world for at least 4000 years. It was very popular in Ancient Egypt. Part of the Egyptian Book of the Dead was scribed on Amazonite, and the gemstone was also found among the treasures of Tutankhamen’s tomb.

Amazonite Spiritual Properties

Metaphysical Attributes of Amazonite

Amazonite is a stone of peace and helps create harmony within and externally in our relationships. It encourages balance in all aspects of our life. This stone’s energy aligns the body with spirit to create physical balance and improve health. It equalizes masculine and feminine energies. Amazonite is a soothing and stress reducing gemstone. It dispels frustration and irritation, and calms a frantic mind. If you have a stressful lifestyle, use this gemstone to improve work/life balance, to discover and define boundaries, and to release pent-up frustration and stress. Those who have difficulty falling asleep due to a “busy mind” would benefit from sleeping with Amazonite in their pillowcase, or on the nightstand.

This gemstone helps to heal from trauma and reduces fear and worry associated with post-tramatic stress disorder. The Amazonite spiritual properties encourage hope and confidence while recovering from difficult situations. This is a heart and throat chakra stone, so it boosts compassion for oneself and others, along with providing the strength to stand up for your own needs. This compassion allows us to forgive ourselves and others and reduce harsh judgement or blame.

Amazonite spiritual properties are incredibly effective at filtering. It filters electronic, environmental, and spiritual pollution. If your health is feeling “off” or if you are feeling overwhelmed by your environment, then hold this stone to guard you from external influences. If you work at a computer often, this is a great stone to keep nearby to ease the effect of electronic pollution. Also a great gemstone to wear if you are traveling by airplane as we encounter a myriad of germs, chemicals, security scanners, and energetic energies during airport travel.

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Physical Healing Benefits of Amazonite

This gemstone is soothing, so it is great for stress reduction. Its filtering effects make this a good stone to wear during detox cleanses or if you’re having liver problems.

Amazonite Mantra Practice

Sit in seated meditation, holding the Amazonite 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 you are supported by a warm green light emanating from the Earth. A pink light emanates from your Heart.  Repeat these words. “I am Calm. I am Protected. I am ready to invite Harmony and Balance into my Life.” Alternately, hold an Amazonite mala and chant this mantra 108 times.

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Crystal Wisdom Unakite Benefits
Heart, Properties, Scorpio

Unakite Spiritual Properties: Stone of Rebirth

Shannon Marie

Unakite – (Heart Chakra) – (Zodiac of Scorpio)

Unakite is one of my favorite stones because I love the color combination of green and pink. The mossy green and warm pink provide me with a sense of comfort from the Earth. I also used this stone to make a mala for the birth of my two children. As I held it I felt supported by the natural process of birth and rebirth in the Universe. As it includes both colors of the Heart Chakra, it is a wonderful, but gentle, heart opening stone. Find out the Unakite spiritual properties and how you can benefit from their supportive and healing blessings!

The Science of Unakite

This stone is a combination of Feldspar (pink), Epidote (green) and Quartz (white). It is an accessible stone with a really reasonable price range, but not all that commonly used in crystal practices.

Unakite Spiritual Properties

Metaphysical Attributes of Unakite

Unakite is a stone of the Heart Chakra. It helps us to balance emotions with our spirituality. This helps to increase and expand compassion for ourselves and others. The mossy green helps to connect us with the earth, so it can be grounding when our emotions become overwhelming. The Earthy nature of the Unakite also encourages a connection with nature. It helps us feel more relaxed and at home while outside and improves gardening skills.

Unakite spiritual properties help us to deepen into meditation and to awaken our intuition, psychic abilities and spiritual visions. Place in your pillow case while you sleep for visionary dreams. As a Heart stone, it allows us to open up to our Inner abilities with a focus on the Higher Good. It helps us realize how to utilize our skills for the benefit of all.

This gemstone is a powerful aid to past-life work. The visions we are provided can help us work through emotional and energetic blocks initiated in this life or a previous one. It supports personal rebirthing as it brings up unresolved issues from our past. We can process these past wounds and evolve. Unakite also also supports pregnancy and the birthing process.

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Physical Healing Benefits of Unakite

Great for pregnancy and childbirth. It is also useful for those recovery from lengthy illnesses. It helps us to find the energetic or emotional root cause of physical ailments.

Unakite Mantra Practice

Sit in seated meditation, holding the Unakite 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 you are supported by a warm green light emanating from the Earth. A pink light emanates from your Heart.  Repeat these words. “I am Supported. I am ready to open to Intuition and to Heal.” Alternately, hold a Unakite mala and chant this mantra 108 times.

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Crystal Wisdom Bloodstone Benefits
Aries, Heart, Properties

Bloodstone Spiritual Properties: Stone of Courage

Shannon Marie

Bloodstone – (Heart, Sacral & Solar Plexus Chakras) – (Zodiac of Aries, Pisces & Libra)

This stone has always fascinated me by it’s lovely color combinations. It is primarily a green stone with swirls of yellow, white, and speckles of “blood” red. There is something very earthy and primal about this stone that helps me feel grounded and inspired. Find out the Bloodstone spiritual properties and how you can benefit from their supportive and healing blessings!

The Science of Bloodstone

It looks quite like a Jasper, but it is in the Chalcedony family. This stone is mined all over the world. The color combinations of each stone are countless, however, to most desirable specimen have a dark green base with just the red spots.

Historical Significance of Bloodstone

This stone is also called Heliotrope, which comes from the Greek word meaning ‘sun turner.’ The blood spots were once said to be the blood of Christ and was a sacred stone believed to have magical powers. It was often worn as a talisman to ward off evil and disease.

Bloodstone Spiritual Properties

Metaphysical Attributes of Bloodstone

Bloodstone is a gem that primarily increases courage and vitality. It helps one to accept change and be resilient in turmoil. This is a perfect stone to keep with you during times of extreme chaos or tragedy because it boosts inner strength and endurance. Bloodstone spiritual properties encourage one to be present in the moment and to be at peace with all that is occurring. It helps one open up to the power of renewal and transformation. This stone also banishes negativity of all forms, evil or dark energies, and creates a protective barrier.

Bloodstone is a powerful Healer. It increases vitality and energy. This stone is a wonderful comfort while someone is ill. This gem grounds the heart and helps us see love in its reality that is not veiled by our delusions. Bloodstone reduces stress, anxiety, aggression, irritability and impatience. Because it equalizes our emotions and shows us the true root of love – it revitalizes love, relationships and friendships. It also grant the courage to “follow your heart” and take action on your true Heart’s Path.

This gemstone also helps to develop wisdom and clear thinking. It gives one stronger access to Inner Wisdom and enables one to be able to better “hear” their intuition. It cuts through the veil of delusion and forces us to see reality as it is. Bloodstone enables one to give and receive practical guidance, and helps with decision making and creativity.

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Physical Healing Benefits of Bloodstone

This is a wonderful stone if you are under extreme stress. It is also a wonderful aid for all those suffering from grave illnesses.

Bloodstone Mantra Practice

Sit in seated meditation, holding the loodstone 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, green light emanating from your heart. It forms a warm, protective barrier around you.  Repeat these words. “I am Safe. I am Steady. I accept the Wisdom and Renewal of Change.” Alternately, hold a Bloodstone mala and chant this mantra 108 times.

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Crystal Wisdom Green Aventurine Benefits
Aries, Heart, Properties

Green Aventurine Spiritual Properties: Stone of Heart Healing

Shannon Marie

Green Aventurine – (Heart Chakra) – (Zodiac of Aries)

Aventurine was one of the very first stones I started working with when I started jewelry making.  It’s a beautiful green, and stones are readily available and affordable. There is something warm, nurturing and natural about this particular shade of green and it reminds me of being outside taking walks in the park. Find out the Green Aventurine spiritual properties and how you can benefit from their supportive and healing blessings!

The Science of Green Aventurine

Aventurine is a quartz with mica inclusions that provide the color and some sparkle. Depending on the type of inclusion, this stone can come in many different colors: blue, peach, yellow and more.  The inclusions that give Aventurine the green color are mostly fuchsite. Green is the most common color (and all the different colors have different metaphysical qualities, so I’ll post about them individually).  If a stone is labeled “Green Quartz” or “Blue Quartz” – it is likely Aventurine.

Historical Significance of Green Aventurine

In Ancient Greece, the stone was sewn into the clothes of warriors to inspire courage.  In shamanic cultures, this stone was used in medicine wheel rituals to connect with the loving energy of the spirit guides and gods.

Green Aventurine Spiritual Properties

Metaphysical Attributes of Green Aventurine

This is one of the best healers in the gemstone family.  It is especially effective at Heart healing. It can be used with any illness or imbalance.  The Green Aventurine spiritual properties instills a sense of calm and well-being.  In the Heart healing realm, it shields and protects the wearer from energetic attachments – particularly heart related.  If you are receiving unwanted attention, or recovering from a breakup and the person is still clinging, this gem will protect you from psychic and energetic invasions.

Green Aventurine is also excellent for ALL types of energy balancing. This helps with its healing abilities.  It can balance out masculine/feminine, yin/yang, and physical energies.  It you’re feeling “off” physically, a little out of sorts, then this is a good source to help you reset. Additionally, Aventurine diffuses negative energy and situations and turns it positive.  This is an excellent stone for healers in general, such a nurses, doctors, Reiki healers, and all those in a healing profession.  Not only does it help to balance and heal illness in the patients, but it also helps to protect the healer and keep him/her in balance as well.

Finally, Green Aventurine is linked to abundance and prosperity. This is less in terms of financial prosperity, but more of growth and plentitude, represented by the color Green. If you are looking to attract more love, friendships, joy and happiness into your life, then this gemstone is right for you.

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Physical Healing Benefits of Green Aventurine

It is said to be particularly good for easing allergy symptoms and migraines, but in general, this stone is great for any type of illness.

Green Aventurine Affirmations

Discover practical Green Aventurine Affirmations and Mantras to help you invite Healing, Forgiveness, and Balance into your Life!

Green Aventurine Mantra Practice

Sit in seated meditation, holding the Aventurine 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, light green light swirling about you – soft and gentle.   Repeat these words. “I am ready Release, Heal, and Prosper.” Alternately, hold a Aventurine mala and chant this mantra 108 times.

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Crystal Wisdom Malachite Benefits
Capricorn, Heart, Properties, Uncategorized

Malachite Spiritual Properties: Stone of Transformation

Shannon Marie

Malachite – (Heart Chakra)- (Zodiac of Capricorn)

Malachite is a gemstone that pulls alot of attention.  Its luscious green color and dramatic swirls just lead people to want to pick it up and stare at it.  The allure is also because it’s a very powerful stone that people are most definitely drawn to. Find out the Malachite spiritual properties and how you can benefit from their supportive and healing blessings!

**Toxicity Note** “The Crystal Bible emphasizes that Malachite is toxic and should not be ingested.  If you practice making gemstone elixirs in water – do not use Malachite unless under expert guidance.

The Science of Malachite

Malachite is found wherever copper is mined. It is formed when the lime in the water interacts with the copper and slowly creates this beautiful green stone one layer at a time.  (Azurite is also formed with copper this way and hence why Azurite-Malachite stones exist)

Malachite Spiritual Properties

Historical Significance of Malachite

Malachite is one of the oldest power stones.  Ancient Egyptians used Malachite often in amulets and in headdresses believing that it would help them think clearly and rule wisely.  The Egyptian Book of the Dead mentions green stones raining from the heavens, so they used Malachite to connect with the energies of Heaven. The Egyptians also ground it up to use as a cosmetic, paint, and dye.

Metaphysical Attributes of Malachite

A unique attribute of the Malachite spiritual properties is that it absorbs energies rather than emit it.  Malachite is used to pull out negativity, illness from the body and great to support detoxing.  If you feel there is something “stuck” in your system, place Malachite over the area to try to release it and absorb it out of you.  For this reason, Malachite should be cleansed regularly.  Use only plain water, light, or other stones to cleanse it, because it is a soft and delicate stone – no chemical cleansers or salt.

Malachite is a powerful stone for manifesting personal growth and transformation in one’s life. It activates and clears all of the chakras and stirs up stagnant energies in the body.  It absorbs anything blocking proper chakra opening and movement. When used in meditation, Malachite spiritual properties arouse complete honesty within oneself.  Anything blocking your progress will be brought the the surface.  Remember, Malachite draws things out, so it will show you what you are keeping hidden.  This process of activating, awakening, and revealing all lead to dramatic transformation is one’s life. Energies, intentions, illness, fears – can all be transformed by regular meditation with Malachite.

While all of this dramatic change and opening is occurring, Malachite protects your body and space from any potential contaminants that may block your progress or set you back.  When working through great transformation or transitions in your life, carry or wear Malachite to help steady to on the path.

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Physical Healing Benefits of Malachite

Malachite is known as the “Midwife’s Stone” and has long been used by pregnant women and midwives for a safe and easy birth.  This stone also stimulates growth and strength, so that is another reason why pregnant women would wear it – for the healthy growth of the baby.  If you are recovering from long tern physical illness, or need to gain weight and muscle, Malachite will provide that stimulation.

Malachite Mantra Practice

Sit in seated meditation, holding the Malachite 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 soft green light swirling all around you.  Repeat these words. “I am ready to wake up, release any barriers, and realize my true potential.” Alternately, hold a Malachite mala and chant this mantra 108 times.

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