Gemstone Meaning
AGATE
General information
Agate is a variant of chalcedony and can be white, greyish, blue, reddish and different shades of brown are with narrow bands in different to colour. Depending on the color and bands, one distinguishes different variants such as: tree agate, Botswana agate, lace agate, moss agate, snakeskin or snakeskin agate, turitella agate and fire agate. The stone is slightly translucent and has a matte to satin sheen.
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Grounding, protection and stabilization.
Agate is a grounding, stabilizing and protective stone. The
stone promotes inner peace and a calm and sober attitude. It
stimulates spiritual and mental growth by inciting
self-reflection and urges to take some distance and all that
view more objectively. It promotes rational and logical thinking,
concentration, analytical ability and therefore helps to be practical
find solutions to problems. Agate protects the aura, gives
a safe feeling and brings balance to body, soul and spirit. physical is
agate a good stone to wear during pregnancy (before
both mother and child) because it has a protective effect, stimulates growth
and has a beneficial effect on the uterus. It has a
positive influence on stomach, bladder (for example, a
cystitis), eyes, blood vessels and stimulates the metabolism.
Care
Agate can be cleaned and recharged in all ways.
Constellation
Gemini and Scorpio.
chakra
Depending on colour.
Etymology
Agate is named after the Achates (nowadays called the Drillo), a river in southern Sicily where the stone first appeared was found.
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AGATE
General information
Agate is a variant of chalcedony and can be white, greyish, blue,
reddish and different brown tones with narrow bands of different
Colors. Depending on the color and bands, different variants are
distinguished, such as: tree agate, Botswana agate, lace agate, moss
agate, snakeskin or snakeskin agate, turtle agate and fire agate. The
stone is slightly translucent and has a matte to satin gloss.
Power
Grounding, protection and stabilization.
Agate is a grounding, stabilizing and protective stone. The stone
promotes inner peace and a calm and sober attitude. It stimulates
spiritual and spiritual growth by encouraging self-reflection and urges
you to take a step back and look at everything a little more objectively.
It promotes rational and logical thinking, concentration, the analytical
ability and therefore helps to find practical solutions to problems.
Agate protects the aura, gives a feeling of safety and brings balance to
body, soul and spirit. Physically agate is a good stone to wear during
pregnancy (for both mother and child) because it has a protective
effect, stimulates growth and has a beneficial effect on the uterus. it
has a positive effect on the stomach, bladder (for example a bladder
infection), eyes, blood vessels and stimulates the metabolism.
Grooming
Agate can be cleaned and recharged in all ways.
zodiac sign
Gemini and Scorpio.
chakra
Depending on color.
Etymology
Agate is named after the Achates (now called the Drillo), a river in
southern Sicily where the stone was first found.
AMETHYST
General information
Amethyst is a lilac to dark purple, translucent stone with a glassy sheen. The stone belongs to the macrocrystalline quartz family. Green amethyst is created by heating purple amethyst and is called prasiolite
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Amethyst has a protective and purifying effect. The stone promotes self-understanding and helps you to be honest with yourself about behaviors that can be harmful and not in service to your highest self. For example, it helps you to recognize and tackle addictions. In addition, the stone also provides insight into emotional processes through which certain (painful) experiences can be processed and avoiding behavior can also be changed in this area. Amethyst is also very suitable for purifying a room because of its cleansing effect. Together with rock crystal and rose quartz, it creates a harmonic atmosphere. Because it stimulates the upper chakras, it can promote intuition, spiritual growth and insight, especially for people who are at the beginning of their spiritual path. Amethyst also has a cleansing effect on the body and a positive influence on the nervous system, headaches and migraines and nightmares and other sleeping problems.
The quartz in amethyst quartz enhances the effect of the amethyst.
Care
Amethyst can discolour under the influence of (bright) sunlight.
Constellation
Pisces & Aquarius
chakra
Forehead chakra (6th) and crown chakra (7th)
Etymology
Amethyst is derived from the Greek word amethustos = against intoxication or not intoxicating and has its origins in the old superstition that the wearer is protected against the intoxication of wine. Wine drunk from a goblet made of amethyst would not make one drunk.
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AMETHYST
General information
Amethyst is a lilac to dark purple translucent stone with a glassy shine. The stone belongs to the macro crystalline quartz family. Green amethyst is created by heating purple amethyst and is called prasiolite
Power
Amethyst has a protective and purifying effect. The stone promotes self- understanding and helps you to be honest with yourself about behavior that can be harmful and is not in the service of your highest self. For example, it helps you to recognize and tackle addictions. In addition, the stone also provides insight into emotional processes through which certain (painful) experiences can be processed and avoidance behavior in this area can also be changed. Due to its cleaning effect, amethyst is also very suitable for purifying a room. Together with rock crystal and rose quartz it creates a harmonious atmosphere. Because it stimulates the upper chakras, it can promote intuition, spiritual growth and insight, especially for people who are at the beginning of their spiritual path. Amethyst also has a cleansing effect on the body and a positive effect on the nervous system, headaches and migraines and nightmares and other sleeping problems.
The quartz in amethyst quartz enhances the effect of the amethyst.
Grooming
Amethyst can discolour under the influence of (bright) sunlight.
zodiac sign
Pisces & Aquarius
chakra
Forehead chakra (6th) and crown chakra (7th)
Etymology
Amethyst is derived from the Greek word amethustos = against intoxication or not intoxicating and has its origins in the ancient superstition that the wearer is protected against the intoxication of wine. One could not get drunk on wine drunk from an amethyst cup.
ANGELITEANGELITE
General information
Angelite is the light blue anhydrite type and belongs to the sulphates. The stone is opaque with a glass shine. Angelite is actually compressed celestite and therefore has a strong connection with the properties of this stone. Lavender anhydrite is also called false lavender angelite.
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Angelite is a protective and calming stone. It promotes a sense of inner peace, connection, empathy and compassion. It has a calming effect in case of heavy psychological stress and intense emotions. It helps you to be honest and express feelings and to accept changes and things that cannot be changed. Angelite promotes astral travel and spiritual experiences and communication (especially with angels) but also ensures that you stay well grounded. Physically, angelite has a positive effect on the kidneys and water balance in the body, fluid retention or edema, throat, inflammation, thyroid, lungs and has a cooling effect. Care
Do not clean angelite with water. The stone can be affected by this.
Applications
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Angelite can be worn on or near the body.
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Angelite can be placed on the throat or as close as possible
worn by the throat for improving communication skills or expressing feelings and for throat and thyroid problems.
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Angelite can be placed on the third eye for astral travel and to make contact with angels and higher energies.
chakra
Throat Chakra (5th) & Forehead Chakra (6th)
Constellation
Aquarius
Etymology
Angelite is named after angel or angel because of its effect and soft blue color.
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ANGELITE
General information
Angelite is the light blue anhydrite type and belongs to the sulfates. The stone is opaque with a glass shine. Angelite is actually compressed celestite and therefore has a strong connection with the properties of this stone. Lavender anhydrite is also incorrectly called lavender angelite.
Power
Angelite is a protective and calming stone. It promotes a sense of inner peace, belonging, empathy and compassion. It has a calming effect on heavy psychological stress and intense emotions. It helps you to be honest and to express feelings and to accept changes and things that cannot be changed. Angelite promotes astral travel and spiritual experiences and communication (especially with angels) but also ensures that you stay well grounded. Physically angelite has a positive effect on the kidneys and the water balance in the body, fluid retention or edema, throat, inflammation, thyroid gland, lungs and has a cooling effect.
Grooming
Do not clean Angelite with water. The stone can be affected by this.
applications
Angelite can be worn on or near the body.
Angelite can be placed on the throat or worn as close to the throat as possible to improve communication skills or expressing effects and for throat and thyroid problems.
Angelite can be placed on the third eye for astral travel and to make contact with angels and higher energies.
chakra
Throat chakra (5th) & forehead chakra (6th)
zodiac sign
Aquarius
Etymology
Angelite is named after angel or angel because of its effect and soft blue colour.
AVENTURINE / AVENTURINEAVENTURINE
General information
Aventurine is a quartz and often green in color but can also be orange, brown, yellow, blue or gray. The stone is translucent and appears to glisten with mineral inclusions.
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Aventurine has a calming and protective effect and promotes a sense of well-being. The stone attracts prosperity and happiness and motivates you to make your dreams come true. The stone stimulates tolerance, patience, enthusiasm, empathy, individuality and coming up with ideas. It has a relaxing and calming effect on anger, annoyance and irritation. Aventurine promotes decisiveness, perseverance, observation and creativity. The stone absorbs electromagnetic radiation (from mobile phones and computers, for example) and protects against the influences of environmental pollution and water veins. Aventurine works analgesic, anti-inflammatory and also has a positive effect on stress-related headaches and migraines, connective tissue, eyes, nervous system, muscles and on people who stutter and blush easily.
Care
Aventurine can be cleaned and recharged in all ways.
Applications
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Aventurine can be worn on or near the body. The stone works best if it is worn for a longer period of time.
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In acute cases, the stone can be placed in a relevant place.
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Aventurine can be processed into an elixir for skin problems, for example.
chakra
Heart Chakra (4th)
Constellation
Taurus, Gemini & Virgo
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AVENTURINE
General information
Aventurine is a quartz and often green in color but can also be orange,
brown, yellow, blue or gray. The stone is translucent and appears to
sparkle due to mineral inclusions.
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Aventurine has a calming and protective effect and promotes a feeling
or well-being. The stone attracts prosperity and happiness and
motivates you to make your dreams come true. The stone stimulates
tolerance, patience, enthusiasm, empathy, individuality and coming up
with ideas. It has a relaxing and calming effect on anger, annoyance
and irritation. Aventurine promotes decisiveness, persistence,
perception and creativity. The stone absorbs electromagnetic radiation
(from mobile phones and computers, for example) and protects against
the effects of environmental pollution and water veins. Aventurine has
an analgesic, anti-inflammatory effect and also has a positive effect on
stress-related headaches and migraines, connective tissue, eyes,
nervous system, muscles and on people who stutter and flush quickly.
Grooming
Aventurine can be cleaned and recharged in all ways.
applications
Aventurine can be worn on or near the body. The stone works best
when worn for a longer period of time.
In acute cases, the stone can be placed in a relevant place.
Aventurine can be processed into an elixir for skin problems, for
example.
chakra
Heart chakra (4th)
zodiac sign
Taurus, twins & virgin
CARNELIAN
General information
Carnelian is an orange-red chalcedony. Sarder is a brownish carnelian. The stone is translucent with a matte to satin sheen.
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Carnelian has a grounding, activating and vitalizing effect. The stone works uplifting and motivating and gives self-confidence and therefore has a positive effect on depression, apathy and confusion. It makes steadfast, helpful, idealistic, attracts success and promotes the ability to solve problems quickly and pragmatically. Carnelian protects against negative emotions of other people such as jealousy and anger and therefore prevents abuse. The stone promotes fertility, has a positive effect on the female genitals and helps with sexual problems such as frigidity and impotence. Carnelian promotes the absorption of vitamins, nutrients and minerals and stimulates the metabolism.
Applications
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Carnelian can be worn on or near the body, preferably on the skin.
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The stone can be processed into an elixir. Care
Carnelian can be cleaned and recharged in all ways.
Constellation
Aries, Cancer, Leo & Virgo.
chakra
Sacral Chakra (2nd)
Etymology
Carnelian is derived from the Latin word corneus = horny.
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Carnelian is found in India, Brazil and Uruguay.
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CARNELIAN
General information
Carnelian is an orange-red chalcedony variety. Sarder is a brownish carnelian. The stone is translucent with a matte to satin gloss.
Power
Carnelian has a grounding, activating and revitalizing effect. The stone is uplifting and motivating and gives self-confidence and therefore has a positive effect on depression, apathy and confusion. It makes steadfast, helpful, idealistic, attracts success and promotes the ability to solve problems quickly and pragmatically. Carnelian protects against negative emotions from other people such as jealousy and anger and thus prevents abuse. The stone promotes fertility, has a positive effect on the female sex organs and helps with sexual problems such as frigidity and impotence. Carnelian promotes the absorption of vitamins, nutrients and minerals and stimulates the metabolism.
applications
Carnelian can be worn on or near the body, preferably on the skin.
The stone can be processed into an elixir.
Grooming
Carnelian can be cleaned and recharged in all ways.
zodiac sign
Aries, Cancer, Leo & Virgo.
chakra
Sacral Chakra (2nd)
Etymology
Carnelian is derived from the Latin word corneus = horn-like.
locations
Carnelian is found in India, Brazil and Uruguay.
CITRINE / CITRINECITRINE
General information
Citrine is yellow or orange-brown in color. The stone belongs to the macrocrystalline quartz family. Citrine is often counterfeited
by heating amethyst or smoky quartz. This variant is less potent than naturally occurring citrine. Smokey citrine is a combination of citrine and smoky quartz and unites the properties of both stones.
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Citrine is a sunny and warming stone. The stone promotes self-confidence, self-esteem, individuality, extroversion and stimulates self-actualization. It gives energy, joy of life and courage and thus helps to overcome depressions, fears and phobias and self-destructive behavior. Citrine attracts luck, prosperity, success, wealth and abundance and encourages the wearer to share this with others. The stone makes creative and promotes self-expression and helps to resolve conflicts within a group. Citrine protects the aura and cleanses the chakras. The stone also provides energy physically. It stimulates digestion and has a beneficial effect on the stomach, spleen, pancreas and intestines. Citrine also helps with infections of the kidneys and bladder, improves blood circulation and helps people with chronic fatigue syndrome.
Care
Citrine can be cleaned and charged in all ways, but be careful with sunlight.
Applications
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Citrine can be worn on or near the body, preferably on the skin.
You can meditate with the stone.
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Citrine can be processed into an elixir and this works with
particularly good for menstrual complaints and menopause.
chakra
Solar Plexus Chakra (3rd)
Constellation
Gemini & Leo
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CITRINE
General information
Citrine is yellow or orange-brown in color. The stone belongs to the macrocrystalline quartz family. Citrine is often copied by heating amethyst or smoky quartz. This variant is less powerful than naturally occurring citrine. Smokey citrine is a combination of citrine and smoky quartz and combines the properties of both stones.
Power
Citrine is a sunny and warming stone. The stone promotes self-confidence, self-esteem, individuality, extraversion and stimulates self-realization. It gives energy, joy of life and courage and thus helps to overcome depression, fears and phobias and self-destructive behavior. Citrine attracts happiness, prosperity, success, wealth and abundance and stimulates the wearer to share this with others. The stone makes creative and promotes self-expression and helps to resolve conflicts within a group. Citrine protects the aura and cleans the chakras. The stone also provides physical energy. It stimulates digestion and has a beneficial effect on the stomach, spleen, pancreas and intestines. Citrine also helps with infections of the kidneys and bladder, improves blood circulation and helps people with chronic fatigue syndrome.
Grooming
Citrine can be cleaned and recharged in all ways, but be careful with sunlight.
applications
Citrine can be worn on or near the body, preferably on the skin. You can meditate with the stone.
Citrine can be processed into an elixir and this works particularly well with menstrual complaints and menopause.
chakra
Solar plexus chakra (3rd)
zodiac sign
Gemini & Leo
HEMATITE / HEMATITEHEMATITE
General information
Hematite is a reddish brown to blackish gray, sometimes iridescent mineral with a metallic sheen. It is an iron oxide and the main iron ore. Hematite is slightly magnetic but not as strong as magnetite.
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Hematite has a grounding, protective and harmonizing effect. The stone gives self-confidence, increases self-esteem and the urge to survive and strengthens willpower. It improves concentration and memory. It is a good stone to wear to help with addictions and compulsive disorders. Hematite stimulates the absorption of iron and the formation of red blood cells. Hematite has a powerful effect on the blood and helps with circulatory problems such as anemia, hemorrhoids and nosebleeds. It also works for leg cramps and insomnia.
Care
Hematite can be cleaned and charged in all ways, but must be dried well if it has been in contact with water. Otherwise the stone may rust.
Applications
Hematite can be worn on or near the body.
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The stone can be placed anywhere on the body
operation is required.
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It can be processed into gemstone water or an elixir via
the indirect method where the water does not come into contact with the hematite.
Constellation
Ram
chakra
Basic Chakra (1st)
Etymology
Hematite is derived from the Greek word aima meaning blood because it can give earth and other rock a reddish color.
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HEMATITE
General information
Hematite is a reddish-brown to black-gray, sometimes iridescent mineral with a metallic luster. It is an iron oxide and the main iron ore. Hematite is slightly magnetic but not as strong as magnetite.
Power
Hematite has a grounding, protective and harmonizing effect. The stone gives self-confidence, increases self-esteem and the urge to survive and strengthens willpower. It improves concentration and memory. It is a good stone to wear to help with addictions and compulsive disorders. Hematite stimulates the absorption of iron and the formation of red blood cells. Hematite has a powerful effect on the blood and helps with circulatory problems such as anemia, hemorrhoids and nosebleeds. It also works for leg cramps and insomnia.
Grooming
Hematite can be cleaned and recharged in all ways but should be dried well if it has come into contact with water. Otherwise the stone can rest.
applications
Hematite can be worn on or near the body.
The stone can be placed on a place on the body where the effect is needed.
It can be made into gemstone water or an elixir via the indirect method where the water does not come into contact with the hematite.
zodiac sign
Ram
chakra
Base Chakra (1pc)
Etymology
Hematite is derived from the Greek word aima which means blood because it can give soil and other rocks a reddish color.
JASPER / JASPEROCEAN JASPER
General information
Ocean Jasper can show different colors and patterns.
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Jasper works grounding and protective. The stone helps you achieve your goals and turn ideas into action. It makes combative, decisive, persistent, determined and helps you go for something 100%. Jasper also helps you stand up for yourself and gives courage, makes you resilient and assertive and reduces fear of conflicts. It makes sincere, honest, helpful and ensures balance in body, soul and spirit. The stone also promotes organizational skills, quick thinking and stimulates the imagination. Jasper absorbs negative energy and in this way protects against radiation, negative influences and environmental pollution. It makes astral travel easier. Physically, the stone has a positive effect on the circulatory system, digestion, intestines and genitals.
In addition to the general properties of jasper, ocean jasper promotes the flow of energy. The stone helps positive, healing energy get to the right place and drains negative energy. It has a relaxing and calming effect and gives a feeling of freedom. It promotes a positive attitude and helps reduce negative feelings and thoughts, such as worry, anxiety and depression. Physically, ocean jasper has a detoxifying effect. It has a positive effect on the endocrine system, glands, organs and digestion.
Care
Ocean jasper can be cleaned and recharged in all ways.
chakra
Depending on colour
Constellation
Virgin
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JASPER (OCEAN JASPER)
General information
Ocean jasper can differ in colors and patterns.
Power
Jasper is grounding and protective. The stone helps you achieve your goals and convert ideas into action. It makes you combative, decisive, persistent, determined and helps you 100% go for something. Jasper also helps you stand up for yourself and gives you courage, makes you resilient and assertive and reduces fear of conflict. It makes sincere, honest, helpful and provides balance in body, soul and spirit. The stone also promotes organizational skills, fast thinking and stimulates imagination. Jasper absorbs negative energy and in this way protects against radiation, negative influences and environmental pollution. It makes astral travel easier. Physically, the stone has a positive effect on the blood circulation, digestion, intestines and genitals.
In addition to the general properties of jasper, ocean jasper promotes the flow of energy. The stone helps positive, healing energy get into the right place and dissipates negative energy. It has a relaxing and calming effect and gives a feeling of freedom. It promotes a positive attitude and helps to reduce negative feelings and thoughts, such as worry, anxiety and depression. Physically, ocean jasper has a detoxifying effect. It has a positive effect on the endocrine system, glands, organs and digestion.
Grooming
Ocean jasper can be cleaned and recharged in all ways.
chakra
Depending on color
zodiac sign
Virgin
CATHEDRAL QUARTZ / ROCK CRYSTALCATHEDRAL QUARTZ
General information
Cathedral quartz is a generally colorless or white type of quartz named after the growth form of the quartz crystals in which you can see the shapes of the towers of a cathedral.
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Cathedral quartz is an ideal stone to carry with you if you want to go on a spiritual journey of discovery or develop yourself. The crystals are charged with light energy and spiritual knowledge. The stone can also bring you into contact with higher entities and sources of knowledge, for example with the help of meditation, astral travel or channeling. Cathedral quartz gives you insight into yourself, your place in the bigger picture and your soul purpose. It can show you past and future lives and thereby help you solve karmic problems. The crystals stimulate and accelerate spiritual development and the wearer can develop mediumistic gifts and properties such as clairvoyance. Cathedral quartz is very suitable to use with someone or in a group to facilitate knowledge transfer or to share certain insights.
Care
Cathedral quartz can be cleaned and charged in all ways.
chakra
Brow chakra (6th), crown chakra (7th) and higher chakras.
Element
Storm & Wind
Takes place
Cathedral quartz can be found in Brazil, Russia, Switzerland, and Madagascar
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ROCK CRYSTAL
General information
Rock Crystal is a generally colorless or white quartz type named after the growth shape of the quartz crystals in which you can see the shapes of the towers of a cathedral.
Power
Rock Crystal is an ideal stone to carry with you if you want to go on a spiritual journey of discovery or develop yourself. The crystals are charged with light energy and spiritual knowledge. The stone can also bring you into contact with higher entities and sources of knowledge, for example with the help of meditation, astral travel or channeling. Rock Crystal gives you insight into yourself, your place in the bigger picture and your soul purpose. It can show your past and future lives and thus help solve karmic problems. The crystals stimulate and accelerate spiritual development and the wearer can develop mediumistic gifts and qualities such as clairvoyance. Rock Crystal is very suitable to use with someone or in a group to facilitate knowledge transfer or to share certain insights.
Grooming
Rock Crystal can be cleaned and recharged in all ways.
chakra
Forehead chakra (6th), crown chakra (7th) and higher chakras.
Element
Storm & Wind
Takes place
Rock Crystal can be found in Brazil, Russia, Switzerland, and Madagascar
ONYXONYX
General information
Onyx is a chalcedony variety with white and black bands. The stone is translucent with a matte to satin sheen.
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Carrying onyx with you can help in stressful and stressful situations. The stone gives support, strength and perseverance and helps you achieve your goals. It makes steadfast and responsible and stimulates self-actualization. Onyx stimulates analytical thinking, logic, concentration and helps to adopt a sober and realistic attitude. It is a good stone for people who are easily distracted or influenced. Physically, onyx has a positive effect on hearing, the nervous system, the immune system, teeth, bones and feet.
Care
Onyx can be cleaned and charged in all ways.
Applications
• Onyx can be worn on or near the body for extended periods of time (it is a slow-acting stone).
Constellation
Ibex
chakra
Basic Chakra (1st)
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ONYX
General information
Onyx is a chalcedony variety with white and black bands. The stone is translucent with a matte to satin gloss.
Power
Carrying onyx with you can help in stressful and stressful situations. The stone provides support, strength and perseverance and helps you achieve your goals. It makes steadyfast and responsible and encourages self-realization. Onyx stimulates analytical thinking, logic, concentration and helps to adopt a sober and realistic attitude. It is a good stone for people who are easily distracted or influenced. Physically, onyx has a positive effect on the hearing, nervous system, immune system, teeth, bones and feet.
Grooming
Onyx can be cleaned and recharged in all ways.
applications
Onyx can be worn on or near the body for extended periods of time (it is a slow-acting stone).
zodiac sign
Capricorn
chakra
Base Chakra (1pc)
OPAL / OPALOPAL
General information
Opal can be colorless, white, black, pink, orange and highly iridescent. The stone is transparent to translucent and has a glassy to resinous sheen. There are different types, often depending on color, for example: hyalite (colorless), cacholong (white), fire opal (orange with mother-of-pearl shine), noble opal (highly iridescent), Andean opal, girasol opal and chrysopal. Dendrite opal has inclusions and is also called merlinite. Opalite or opaline is not real opal but (artificially made) glass.
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Opal is a protective and activating stone. It makes you cheerful, optimistic, full of life, spontaneous, original, creative and stimulates an interest in art and an appreciation for beautiful things. The stone also has a strong connection with love, passion and (enjoying) sexuality and makes faithful and loyal. Physically, opal stimulates the self-healing capacity of the body and has a purifying effect. It has a positive effect on memory, Parkinson's disease, infections, fever and adrenal glands.
Care
Opal can discolour under the influence of (bright) sunlight. Opal should also not be cleaned with water.
Applications
Opal can be worn on or near the body (fire opal is very suitable for this).
Opal can be placed on the body (chrysopal is very suitable for this). This is particularly effective on the heart.
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You can meditate with an opal stone. chakra
All.
Constellation
Cancer, Scorpio, Sagittarius & Pisces
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OPAL
General information
Opal can be colorless, white, black, pink, orange, and highly iridescent. The stone is transparent to translucent and has a glass to resinous luster. Different types often exist depending on color, for example: hyalite (colorless), cacholong (white), fire opal (orange with pearlescent shine), precious opal (highly iridescent), Andean opal, girasol opal and chrysopal. Dendrite opal has inclusions and is also called merlinite. Opalite or opaline is not real opal but (artificially made) glass.
Power
Opal is a protective and activating stone. It makes people happy, optimistic, full of life, spontaneous, original, creative and stimulates an interest in art and appreciation for beautiful things. The stone also has a strong connection with love, passion and (enjoying) sexuality and makes it faithful and loyal. Physically, opal stimulates the body's self-healing ability and has a purifying effect. It has a positive effect on memory, Parkinson's disease, infections, fever and adrenal glands.
Grooming
Opal can discolour under the influence of (bright) sunlight. It is also better not to clean opal with water.
applications
Opal can be worn on or near the body (fire opal is very suitable for this).
Opal can be placed on the body (chrysopal is very suitable for this). This is particularly effective on the heart.
You can meditate with an opal stone.
chakra
All of them.
zodiac sign
Cancer, Scorpio, Sagittarius & Pisces
SMOKE QUARTZ / SMOKEY QUARTZSMOKE QUARTZ
General information
Smoky quartz is a transparent type of stone with a glassy shine that can be very light brown to black in color. The stone belongs to the macrocrystalline quartz family.
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Protection, grounding and relaxation.
Smoky quartz is a highly protective, grounding and detoxifying stone (body, soul and spirit). It is pre-eminently a good stone to wear in case of complaints related to stress and in stressful situations. The stone helps to relax, let go and accept, resist stressful influences and provides mental (resilience) strength. Smoky quartz therefore also has a beneficial effect on anxiety (particularly fear of failure), nightmares, depression and suicidality. The stone stimulates a sober, pragmatic and positive attitude and promotes concentration. Smoky quartz protects against negative (electromagnetic) radiation (for example from computers, mobile phones and TV sets) and other negative influences from the environment (water veins, environmental pollution, etc.) and helps with meditation. It is a strong grounding stone for use during or after spiritual pursuits. Physically, smoky quartz has an analgesic, decramping and detoxifying effect and has a positive effect on back problems, nerves, abdomen, hips, pelvis, legs, headache, restless legs syndrome and the genitals. It can also help you quit smoking and other addictions.
Care
Smoky quartz can discolour under the influence of (bright) sunlight.
Applications
Smoky quartz can be worn on or near the body, preferably on the skin.
To counteract stress, one can hold a smoky quartz in each hand.
In case of pain, the stone can be placed on the relevant part of the body.
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For a strengthening effect of the back and nerves, the stone can be worn as a pendant.
chakra
Basic Chakra (1st)
Constellation
Taurus & Capricorn
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SMOKEY QUARTZ
General information
Smoky quartz is a transparent type of stone with a glass-like shine that can be very light brown to black in color. The stone belongs to the macro crystalline quartz family.
Power
Protection, grounding and relaxation.
Smoky quartz is a strong protective, grounding and detoxifying stone (body, soul and spirit). It is pre-eminently a good stone to wear with complaints related to stress and in stressful situations. The stone helps to relax, let go and accept, resist stressful influences and provide mental (resilience) strength. Smoky quartz therefore also has a beneficial effect on anxiety (especially performance anxiety), nightmares, depression and suicidality. The stone stimulates a down-to-earth, pragmatic and positive attitude and promotes concentration. Smoky quartz protects against negative (electromagnetic) radiation (for example computers, mobile telephones and TV sets) and other negative influences from the environment (water veins, environmental pollution, etc.) and helps with meditation. It is a strong grounding stone for use during or after spiritual pursuits. Physically smoky quartz has an analgesic, anti-spasmodic and detoxifying effect and has a positive effect on back pain, nerves, abdomen, hips, pelvis, legs, headache, restless legs syndrome and the genitals. It can also help quit smoking and other addictions.
Grooming
Smoky quartz can discolour under the influence of (bright) sunlight.
applications
Smoky quartz can be worn on or near the body, preferably on the skin. To combat stress, one can hold a smoky quartz in each hand.
In case of pain, the stone can be placed on the relevant part of the body.
The stone can be worn as a pendant for a strengthening effect of the back and nerves.
chakra
Base Chakra (1pc)
zodiac sign
Taurus & Capricorn
ROSE QUARTZ / ROSE QUARTZROSE QUARTZ
General information
Rose quartz is pink in color and belongs to the quartz family. The stone is translucent with a glassy to greasy sheen.
operation
Rose quartz is pre-eminently the stone of the heart and love. The stone has a strong effect on the heart chakra and opens the heart to receive love and to give love. The stone attracts harmonious love and friendly relationships and also promotes self-love and self-acceptance. Rose quartz has a mild, gentle effect and has a calming effect on grief and trauma and promotes empathy, openness and helpfulness. The stone makes receptive to all kinds of beauty and stimulates creativity and imagination. Physically, the stone has a positive effect on the heart, genitals, sexual problems, fertility, chest and lung ailments and prevents dizziness. Finally, it helps with age-related ailments such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.
Care
Rose quartz can discolour under the influence of (bright) sunlight.
chakra
Heart Chakra (4th)
Constellation
Taurus & Libra
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ROSE QUARTZ
General information
Rose quartz is pink in color and belongs to the quartz family. The stone is translucent with a glassy to oily sheen.
Power
Rose quartz is the stone of the heart and love par excellence. The stone has a strong effect on the heart chakra and opens the heart to receive love and to give love. The stone harmoniously attracts love and friendly relationships and also promotes self-love and self-acceptance. Rose quartz has a mild, gentle effect and has a calming effect on grief and trauma and promotes empathy, openness and helpfulness. The stone is receptive to all kinds of beauty and stimulates creativity and fantasy. Physically, the stone has a positive effect on the heart, sex organs, sexual problems, fertility, chest and lung ailments and prevents dizziness. Finally, it helps with age-related ailments such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
Grooming
Rose quartz can discolour under the influence of (bright) sunlight.
chakra
Heart chakra (4th)
zodiac sign
Taurus & Libra
TIGER'S EYE / TIGER'S EYETIGER'S EYE
General information
Tiger's eye is an opaque yellow to red-brown stone with a silky shine. Falcon's eye is a blue-gray variant of tiger's eye. The yellowish variety is sometimes sold as the more valuable cat's eye (chrysoberyl).
operation
Tiger's Eye is a protective stone that directs attention inwards and to the bigger picture. The stone protects against negative external influences and provides insight into ourselves and others. The stone helps to distance yourself, keep the overview, integrate information and achieve your goals. In difficult times tiger's eye can give strength, courage and confidence and help with internal conflicts, dilemmas, doubt and indecision. Tiger's eye promotes rest, has an analgesic effect, helps with overstimulation of the nervous system and counteracts hyperventilation. The stone has a positive effect on colds, asthma, eyes, throat, genitals and relieves tension. Tiger's eye can be helpful for people with personality disorders and depression.
Care
Tiger's eye can be cleaned and charged in all ways.
chakra
Solar Plexus (3rd)
Constellation
Gemini & Leo
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TIGER'S EYE
General information
Tiger's eye is an opaque yellow to reddish brown stone with a satin sheen. Falcon's eye is a blue-gray variant of tiger's eye. The yellowish variety is sometimes sold as the more valuable cat's eye (chrysoberyl).
Power
Tiger's Eye is a protective stone that directs attention inward and towards the bigger picture. The stone protects against negative external influences and provides insight into ourselves and others. The stone helps to distance yourself, keep an overview, integrate information and achieve your goals. In difficult times, tiger's eye can provide strength, courage and confidence and help with internal conflicts, dilemmas, doubt and indecision. Tiger's eye promotes rest, has an analgesic effect, helps with over-irritation of the nervous system and counteracts hyperventilation. The stone has a positive effect on colds, asthma, eyes, throat, genitals and relaxes in case of tension. Tiger eye can be helpful for people with personality disorders and depression.
Grooming
Tiger eye can be cleaned and recharged in all ways.
chakra
Solar Plexus (3rd)
zodiac sign
Gemini & Leo
FRESHWATER PEARL / FRESHWATER PEARLFRESHWATER PEARL
General information
A freshwater pearl is organic and is formed by certain molluscs.
operation
Purification, peace, emotional balance and transformation.
The soft and purifying energy of pearl brings tranquility, peace and enlightenment. The purifying effect not only affects the body but also the mind and soul. It stimulates qualities such as honesty, integrity, understanding, insight, wisdom and acceptance (of yourself and others). It helps release stress and negative emotions such as anger and guilt and brings emotional balance. It provides a clear mind, concentration and focus and helps reduce mental noise and distracting thoughts. Pearl promotes spiritual growth and transformation and provides guidance in this by helping to connect with guides, higher energies and sources of knowledge. Physically, pearl purifies the body and helps to combat stress-related complaints.
Care
Pearl consists of relatively soft, organic material and is much more fragile than most gemstones. It is therefore best to expose them as little as possible to chemicals, cosmetics, detergents, soaps and strong sunlight.
chakra
All
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FRESHWATER PEARL
General information
A freshwater pearl is organic and is formed by certain mollusks.
operation
Purification, peace, emotional balance and transformation.
The soft and purifying energy of pearl brings tranquility, peace and enlightenment. The purifying effect does not only concern the body but also the mind and soul. It stimulates qualities such as honesty, integrity, understanding, insight, wisdom and acceptance (of yourself and others). It helps release stress and negative emotions such as anger and guilt and brings emotional balance. It provides a clear mind, concentration and focus and helps reduce mental noise and distracting thoughts. Pearl promotes spiritual growth and transformation and provides guidance in this by helping to connect with guides, higher energies and sources of knowledge. Pearl physically purifies the body and helps combat stress-related complaints.
Grooming
Pearl consists of relatively soft, organic material and is much more fragile than most gemstones. It is therefore best to minimize their exposure to chemicals, cosmetics, cleaning products, soap and bright sunlight.
chakra
All of them