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April 2014 GemStone ~ Black Tourmaline

Black Tourmaline

Pronunciation: \ˈblak ˈtu̇r-mə-lən, –ˌlēn\

Color: Black

Appearance: shiny, opaque, or transparent; long striated or hexagonal structure; wide range of sizes

Source: Brazil, Africa, Pakistan, Maine (U.S.A)

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Metaphysical Healing Properties of Black Tourmaline

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Keywords: Purification, protection

Black Tourmaline crystals are ideal for psychic protection for anyone who must work or live in challenging places or circumstances. Carrying or meditating with one of these stones can keep one’s auric field clear of imbalance, even in the presence of destructive energies. Black Tourmaline crystals act like etheric vacuum cleaners, clearing oneself and one’s surroundings of negativity and disharmony. In addition, where such influences are not a problem, Black Tourmalines can provide high levels of purification which serve to elevate one’s consciousness.

Another application for Black Tourmalines is an etheric purification. Carrying one of these stones in the pocket, holding one in meditation, or sleeping with one in the pillowcase will provide a refreshing dose of cleansing for the auric field and all dimensions of the etheric body. This clearing influence can even echo down into the physical form. These crystals are also recommended for ridding oneself of negative thoughts, anxieties, anger and ideas of unworthiness. The purification available through Black Tourmaline is powerful, and it is an energy needed by all of us in these challenging times.

GemStone Healing Combinations

Black Tourmaline’s energies of protection can be further enhanced by combining it with Jet, Obsidian, Black Andradite Garnet, Smokey Quartz, Sugalite, Charoite and Amethyst. Its grounding qualities can be enhanced by Hematite.

Healing Properties of Black Tourmaline

Black Tourmaline has the ability to transmute and purify negative energy, turning it into usable energy. This is especially important as one fully opens one’s psychic and empathic abilities- Black Tourmaline acts to protect one’s energy field against attachments,entities and energetic debris.

Black Tourmaline is also an electrical gemstone and can be used to purify and regulate the electrical and other energetic systems of the body. Black Tourmaline is grounding and is one of the most effective stones to use for creating a grounding circuit with the Earth’s energetic field. This grounding circuit is increasingly important as we strive to adjust ourselves to the Earth’s shifting electromagnetic field. By utilizing the supportive energy of Black Tourmaline, one is able to easily move into alignment with these subtle changes.

SPIRITUAL

 Black Tourmaline provides a grounding path for Light to enter the Earth plane.

EMOTIONAL

This ally helps one disengage from obsessive or compulsive behaviors and release chronic worry and anxiety.

PHYSICAL

Black Tourmaline helps purify the body of toxins and wastes. It can support the cleansing of heavy metals and environmental pollutants from the body.

AFFIRMATION

I banish all negative attachments, within and without. I am purified, grounded and centered upon Earth.

Energy

Receptive

Chakra

1st Chakra — Root

Planet

Saturn

Zodiac

Capricorn

Vibrates to the Number

3 & 4

Element

Earth

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March 2014 Gemstone ~ Citrine

Citrine

Pronunciation: \ˈsi-ˌtrīn\

Color: Varies in shade from very pale yellow to a deep amber, nearly orange, with some specimens exhibiting brownish tinges.

Appearance:  Crystal system is trigonal and its yellow pigmentation is derived from iron.

Source: Brazil, Africa, Madagascar, Spain, Russia, France, Scotland, USA

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The name Citrine comes from the French word citron, meaning lemon. Citrine was used as a gem in Greece as far back as 300 B.C. and was worked into cabochon ring stones and intaglios in Greece and Rome through the first and second centuries A.D.

Much of the commercial Citrine on the market is heat treated Amethyst. In general, the deeper amber and orangish shades are heat treated. Natural Citrines are mostly a pale yellow color. There is a tremendous difference between the appearance of the orange-yellow heat treated Citrine commonly found on the market and smoky golden natural Citrine. That difference extends to these stones’ energies, as well.

Metaphysical Healing Properties of Citrine

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Keywords: Manifestation,personal will, mental clarity, creativity

Citrine opens the inner doors to increased clarity of thought, enhanced creativity and magnified powers of will and manifestation. Citrine in both natural and heated forms, stimulates imagination through three portals — the 2nd, 3rd, & 6th Chakras. The vibratory resonance of Citrine activates and harmonizes these three energy centers, all of which are necessary to the process of creative imagination.

Through the 6th Chakra -the Third Eye- Citrine activates the thinking process and enhances mental clarity, as well as the visionary function through which inner images appear. Through the 2nd Chakra – the Sacral- Citrine stimulates the creative function, the wellspring from which new potentials are born. It is fitting that this Chakra is also the sexual energy center, the source of both types of ‘conceptions,’ imaginal and biological. Through the 3rd Chakra- the Solar Plexus- Citrine generates the human dynamo of personal will. Citrine strengthens the 3rd Chakra -Solar Plexus- , and through that, one can more readily dig down and find the persistence to ‘make it happen.’

Citrine is our foremost ally in the process of manifestation. The vibration of Citrine stimulates our 2nd & 3rd Chakras, initiating our creative energy and our will, and increasing our ability to bring energy into form. Citrine enables us to open more fully to the energy of Divine Will and the path of love. By resonating with Citrine, we are reminded that we are loved and supported by the Universe in our efforts towards manifestation. When one chooses the path of love and joy, opening to the power of Divine Will, Citrine supports us in bringing forth what is truly beautiful.

GemStone Healing Combinations

Citrine works synergistically with many stones, and one can choose combinations based on where one feels the need to add (or multiply) additional energy. Heliodor, Golden Labradorite and Imperial Topaz add power to third chakra, seat of the personal will. For additional emphasis on the creative function, Zincite, Orange Calcite and Carnelian are excellent choices. For enhancing the visionary function, Phenacite, Azeztulite and Natrolite are ideal allies. To bring in more spiritual energies from higher realms, Amethyst, Petalite, Danburite, Clear Apophyllite, Scolecite and/or Herderite can be of great assistance.

Healing Properties of Natural Citrine

Natural Citrine carries a powerful frequency that allows for the clearing and strengthening of the manifestation channel and one’s personal will. Its purifying properties come from its natural Smoky Quartz energy, combined with the stimulating Fire element it carries. The phantoms that often appear in natural Citrine allow one to connect to one’s Higher Self, so one can focus on manifesting those creations most aligned with one’s highest good.

Natural Citrine stimulates the 1st-3rd Chakras (Root, Sacral and Solar Plexus). These are the points at which the high-frequency energies of the emotional and spiritual planes manifest into the lower frequency realm of physicality. In other words, these Chakras are where energy becomes physical. For this reason, they are powerful points in one’s energy systems for manifestation and creation work. They are also the points where we tend to experience the most blockages to manifestation. These areas have to do with our sense of deserving what we want and taking the initiative to create it. Natural Citrine allows blockages in these areas to become apparent so they can be cleared. It not only stimulates these areas, but also clears any energetic blocks, allowing for a freer flow through the manifestation channel.

In addition to its manifestation properties, Natural Citrine is also a powerful purifier of one’s will center. It helps one perceive and heal issues of power abuse and feelings of powerlessness. It enables one to understand the proper action to take to resolve situations for the higher good. It lends one courage and fortitude to make hard choices or take difficult actions.

SPIRITUAL

Natural Citrine is the great manifestor, allowing one to purify the manifestation channel and bring Divine energy into form through intention and action. It assists one in maintaining one’s direction when the going gets difficult, or when obstacles appear in one’s path.

EMOTIONAL

Natural Citrine assists one in overcoming difficulty, maintaining effort through adversity, and taking decisive action to resolve difficult situations. It assists one in overcoming feelings of being undeserving of abundance.

PHYSICAL

Natural Citrine enhances physical stamina and energy, supports the endocrine system and encourages proper metabolism.

AFFIRMATION

I open myself to the inspiration of my creative imagination, and through the strength of my will, aligned with Divine will, I manifest my dreams.

Energy

Projective

Chakra

1st — Root

2nd — Sacral

3rd  —  Solar Plexus

Planet

Sun

Zodiac

Gemini, Virgo

Vibrates to the Number

6

Element

Fire

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February 2014 GemStone ~ Blue Topaz

Topaz

The name Topaz may derive from Topazos, a word meaning ‘to seek’ – the other possible derivation of the gemstone’s name is the sanskrit word tapaz, which means ‘fire.’ Topaz was used in ancient Egypt and Rome and in the jewelry of eighteenth century French and Spanish royalty. Its popularity increased and spread to England and France in the nineteenth century. In the Middle Ages in Europe, Topaz was believed to enhance mental powers and prevent insanity. It was also said to improve poor vision, promote favor with kings and civil authorities, increase wisdom and soothe anger. In current metaphysical thought, Topaz is viewed as emanating a variety of beneficial energies, varying according to the type and color.

Blue Topaz

Pronunciation: \ˈblüˈtō-ˌpaz\

Color: Blue

Appearance: Orthorhombic crystal structure; frequently forms prismatic crystals, often eight sided with striations along the length. Many have diamond-shaped cross sections and pyramidal terminations.

Source: Brazil, Sri Lanka, Russia, Burma, Australia, Japan, Madagascar, Mexico, Africa, USA

Blue Topaz

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Metaphysical Healing Properties of Blue Topaz

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Keywords: Enhancement of mind, communication

Blue Topaz can clearly provide an enhancement of one’s mental processing and verbal skills, as well as improving one’s attention span and ability to concentrate on mental tasks. It can help one conceive and achieve perfection in various projects and aspirations, as well as assisting one in making clear discriminations about what one does and doesn’t want in one’s life. It can clear and activate the throat chakra, enhancing one’s ability to articulate one’s ideas and insights.

Blue Topaz is a natural magnifier of psychic abilities, and it can assist those who wish to attune to inner guidance, as well as those who hope to serve others through doing readings or spiritual healing work. In fact, these stones should be used in gemstone healing layouts, because they are resonant with the perfected pattern of the human body and energy system.

Healing Properties of Blue Topaz

Blue Topaz reflects the energy of the mind and of knowledge. It gently opens the throat and third-eye chakras, facilitating the communication of visions and knowledge to others. It carries the energy of the ‘fire of the mind,’ stimulating one’s ability to learn and to think through complex concepts and ideas. Natural Blue Topaz aids in expressing one’s emotions and needs. It promotes sharing and communication, as well as learning and mental perception.

SPIRITUAL

Blue Topaz helps one to integrate lessons and gain knowledge from one’s experiences. It helps calm the mind for meditation and can aid in communication with higher spiritual beings.

EMOTIONAL

Blue Topaz has a calming, soothing effect on the emotional body. It can facilitate the communication of one’s deepest feelings and one’s highest truth.

PHYSICAL

Blue Topaz is useful for sore throat, speech impediments, fear of public speaking, hyperactive thyroid and the general health of the neck and throat. It can also be used to calm migraines.

AFFIRMATION

I perceive and express my intuitive insights with clarity and precision.

Energy

Protective

Chakra

 5th — Throat

6th — Third Eye

Planet

Sun

Zodiac

Sagittarius, Virgo

Vibrates to the Number

1

Element

Fire

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January 2014 GemStone ~ Emerald

Emerald

In ancient Rome, Emerald was viewed as a symbol of fertility and was associated with the goddess Venus. Other lore has maintained that Emerald cures a variety of diseases, assuages fear, improves memory, enhances persuasiveness, brings joy and even bestows the gift of prophecy. Ancient alchemy speaks of a sacred ‘Emerald Tablet’ upon which was inscribed the recipe for transformation and enlightenment.

Pronunciation: \ˈem-rəld, ˈe-mə-\

Color: Green

Appearance: pigment is chrome and/or vanadium; crystal system is hexagonal

Source: Colombia, Brazil, Russia, Africa

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Emerald

Of all the gemstones, Emerald is the purest crystalline emanation of the Green Ray, color of the heart chakra. This chakra is at the center of our physical selves, and it is our center on many other levels as well. The heart chakra is the wellspring of the emotions, particularly love and compassion. Love and compassion are the emotions which truly reflect one’s divine nature, and they are the rightful focus and aspiration of those on the spiritual path. Emerald is the stone which most purely represents the energy patterns of the activated heart chakra.

It is the stone that helps one to live and act from the heart level, offering unconditional love and compassion in one’s daily life and relationships, opening one to receive love from others and clearing the channel for one’s own connection with Divine Love. Emerald can help one stay centered in the heart’s wisdom, so one is not misled by ideas which sound reasonable but are not truly ‘paths with the heart.’ Emerald can help one to heal ‘heartbreak’, and to remember to give love to oneself as well as others.

Emerald is also known as a stone of prosperity; wearing Emerald helps attune one’s vibrational pattern to the spectrum of abundance, allowing one to attract what one needs and desires. Emerald is also a stone of courage – another another emotion which emanates from the strong and open heart. It helps one move forward on the ‘path with heart,’ regardless of any threats or dangers which seem to threaten one.

Metaphysical Healing Properties of Emerald

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Keywords: Love, Compassion, Healing, Abundance

Emerald opens the heart, alleviates heaviness in the emotional field and infuses the aura with a pure nourishing Green Ray of Light. It brings the energy of hope, encouragement, gentleness and abundance into one’s auric field. From this gentleness and hope we find the energies of compassion and love. Emerald is the stone of the heart-centered consciousness and the healing that it brings to all levels of being. Emeral stimulates the physical heart and clears the emotional body of patterns of victimization and rejection of personal power. It brings a freshness and vitality to the emotional and physical heart. Emerald has traditionally been used as a stone of Love because of its ability to clear and strengthen the physical and emotional heart centers. It helps us view all events, circumstances and people in our lives with compassion and acceptance. Emerald stimulates the ‘high heart,’ or transpersonal Love center just above and to the left of the heart chakra. It assists one in practicing compassion and respectful understanding of others.

Emerald has also traditionally been used to stimulate both wealth and abundance. Wealth represents one’s physical and material possessions and financial standing. Emerald assists one in creating wealth by removing thoughts and feelings of unworthiness from one’s energy field. When these blocks are removed, wealth can naturally develop if desired.

Emerald also assists in experiencing true abundance, which is not the same as wealth. Abundance describes one’s ability to receive the gifts of the spirit within all of life’s experiences. It is a sense of opening one’s life to the divine and embracing all its manifestations with gratitude. True abundance is knowing that all is provided and that there can be no lack in reality.

GemStone Healing Combinations

Emerald works in harmony with Moldavite and with other heart stones such as Dioptase, Aventurine, Morganite, Kunzite, Rhodochrosite and Rose Quartz. Tsavorite can enhance Emerald’s effectiveness as a prosperity stone. Lepidolite and Emerald can be used together to soothe the emotional body. Emerald also links and blends easily with other Beryls, such as Aquamarine, Heliodor, Goshenite or Bixbite.

Healing Properties of Emerald

SPIRITUAL

Emerald connects one to the frequency of divine love, compassion, and true appreciation for all of one’s experiences and creations. It is powerful for shifting scarcity consciousness to prosperity consciousness, developing one’s trust that the Universe will provide for all of one’s needs. It allows one to develop gratitude through perceiving and receiving the gifts of the divine. Emerald links the personal heart with the energy of divine love.

EMOTIONAL

Emerald is a wonderful emotional healer. It allows one to display one’s compassionate, caring nature without fear or vulnerability. It encourages one to trust the divine in all things and to surrender one’s personal version of what reality ‘should’ be. Emerald can assist in overcoming feelings of unworthiness, fear of scarcity and abandonment. It encourages acceptance of others without judgement or imposition of one’s own views of reality.

PHYSICAL

Emerald is a strong heart healer and can assist the physical heart in recovering from all manner of imbalances or diseases.

AFFIRMATION

Through love and compassion, all things are healed and blessings flow freely.

Energy

Receptive

Chakra

 4th — Heart

Planet

Venus

Zodiac

Taurus, Gemini, Aries

Vibrates to the Number

4

Element

Water

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