Although, quite obviously, no guarantee of any permanent cure or even improvement can ever be given, there have been many occasions when stones have considerably helped to bring about a positive improvement in many different diseases and health conditions just with their energy. You can use the raw stone to make gemstone elixir. Besides their healing energy, they make beautiful jewelry. Gemstones can be held in the hand while you are watching television, while you are reading, or place one under your pillow at night. I even put them in my bath water. Generally, faceted, polished, or rounded gemstones are used for healing purposes. I myself prefer the raw stone, and have them sitting all over my house. I also have a good assortment of stones at my office, sitting around my computer and desk. Whether they are faceted, polished, or raw, stones are magical, beautiful and beneficial. Collecting your own can be satisfying. My husband often buys a stone for me when he is out shopping, and it is better than receiving flowers or clothes! Choosing stones for yourself is very easy. When a stone catches your eye, it is saying something to you. Trust your first impulse as it is usually correct. Pick up the stone, hold it in your hand. Feel the vibrations? Each stone is different, and will 'talk' to you in its own way. For instance, I have a piece of rutilated quartz that just sings-a very fast vibration, like an electrical charge. On the other hand, I have a piece of aventurine that slowly thumps, like a heartbeat. I have listed some of the more popular gemstones with information I have gathered from my books and other sites on the Internet.
AMBER is perhaps the oldest substance used for human adornment. Its projective forces bring luck, healing, strength, beauty and love. It is not a stone but fossilized resin of coniferous trees of the Oligocene epoch. Beads and pendants have been found in gravesites dating back t o 8000 B.C.E. It was once a living substance (sap that sustained a trees life) it was believed to contain the very essence of life itself.
AMAZONITE is a light aqua blue earth stone. It is excellent for those who live or work in harsh, toxic, or fast paced environments because of its ability to soothe the nervous system and absorb negativity. It has an affinity for toxic fumes and will draw them from the tissues and blood.
AMETHYST (purple quartz) is a carrier of the purple ray. It focuses one's attention on the upper chakras (throat, third eye, and crown) and brings into awareness matters of spirit. Amethyst helps to align all aspects of one's being (physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual) and assists with opening communication between these aspects.
ANGELITE aligns physical and etheric fields for healing self & others. Regenerates and rejuvenates ill or depleted areas.
AQUA-AURA is quartz crystal washed with gold. It improves heart, lungs, throat, and thymus. It is good for people suffering from emotional traumas and aids release of inner emotional tension from deep within the body. Helps meditation
AQUAMARINE is supposed to be most useful when dealing with the problems of the eyes, liver, throat, stomach, nerves, and glands. Preserves innocence. Quickens intellect, increases self-knowledge. It is also reputed to promote clear and logical thinking and for that reason is often carried as a 'good luck' charm by those who are taking examinations or being interviewed for a job. Brings inspiration and new ideas.
The APACHE TEAR is projective and will protect and bring luck. It is translucent obsidian and carried for a good luck charm. The Native American Indian Shaman held this stone in great esteem.
APATITE strengthens muscle tissue, aids in coordinating basic motor responses, and \par assists people suffering from stuttering and used in the treatment of hypertension.
AVENTURINE is said to be useful in relieving migraine, tension, nervous system stress and in soothing the eyes. Historically also draws out heat of fevers and inflammation., A traditional method of using this stone is to leave it in water overnight and to use the water the following day to bathe eyes. Aventurine water - made in the same way - can also be used for bathing irritations of the skin. It is said to encourage creativity, give the wearer courage, independence, calmness and serenity.
AZURITE is said to be an aid to psychic development and is a very powerful stone. Also aids meditation. Relates to penetrating through your deepest fear in the subconscious. It is used as a general healing stone. Relieves arthritis and joint disabilities. High copper content stimulates thyroid, sinus, skin cleansing, spleen, nervous system, mental + etheric bodies
