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Carnelian is the red/orange form of chalcedony and is used to still the blood and calm the temper. The Romans believed that dark carnelian represented the male and light carnelian the female. Carnelian is associated with the sacral chakra and as such is also linked with healthy sexual functioning.
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Perhaps the most popular
healing stone
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Rose quartz is credited
with releasing excess fluids and impurities from the body as such it
helps with problems of the kidneys and adrenal glands. It diminishes
burns and relieves blistering. Psychologically rose quartz promotes
peace and is a comforting warm stone which can be used to heighten self
esteem. Rose quartz also reduces stress and tension. For best results
rose quartz is best worn in an open backed piece of jewellery to allow
the healing energies to reach the skin. As rose quartz is associated
with the heart chakra an ideal way of wearing this stone is as a
necklace or pendant.
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Amethyst is crystalline
Quartz in the shades of purple, lilac or mauve.
Amethyst is the
Birthstone of Pisces and Sagittarius and is the stone of wisdom and
understanding, it also aids meditation.
Amethyst's healing
powers are for headaches, insomnia, pulmonary conditions and anxiety.
Traditionally Amethyst is worn to guard against drunkenness and to instil
a serious mind (should you want one!). In classical mythology Amethyst
was formed by the tears of Dionysus, the god of wine, falling upon
rock crystal. Amethyst has distinctive striped inclusions like tiger
stripes or feathers. Amethyst is associated with the crown chakra
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Haematite is opaque with a metallic lustre thin slices show a red colour hence the name. Hematite was worn to protect against bleeding more recently it has become associated with self empowerment. Hematite is associated with the root chakra (base of spine) and as such has governance over grounding, stability and self reliance.
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Some of the more common
Astrological correspondences including planetary rulers
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