Magical Properties of Crystals

According to the book Love is in the Earth (Earth-Love Publishing House, 1995) by Melody, “The quartz crystal provides for purification of the physical, mental and spiritual bodies. It can also direct ones materialistic energies toward the spiritual realm.”

Element and Color Associations

The element associated with each of the stones mentioned in this article is listed for reference purposes. Most white, and pale to medium yellow stones, are associated with the element air. Red and orange gemstones, along with gemstones that are formed directly by fire, such as obsidian, are associated with the element fire. Blue and brilliant green stones are associated with the water element. Mossy or dull green and brown colored stones are most often associated with the earth element. Clear or purple colored stones are often associated with spirit.

Quartz Varieties

Quartz occurs in many different forms including agate, amethyst, ametrine, aventurine, bloodstone, carnelian, chert, chrysoprase, citrine, jasper, onyx, rock crystal, rose quartz, smoky quartz, tigereye and even Herkimer diamonds.

Amethyst - AKA wine stone. Amethyst ranges in color from pale to dark purple. This gemstone is used as a charm against drunkenness and to enhance inner peace, psychic energy and spirituality. Amethyst is a perfect stone to meditate on prior to conducting shamanic journeys. Element = spirit.

Aventurine - AKA deity stone. Aventurine is a pale to medium green color, which seems to sparkle in the sun due to the presence of mica particles. This gemstone helps to balance god and goddess energy along with enhancing one's creativity. Element = water.

Blue lace agate - AKA water stone. This variety of agate has alternating bands of white and milky blue colored quartz. Blue lace agate helps to balance yin yang energy and altered states of awareness, such as that obtained by shamans and medicine men. Element = water.

Carnelian is a pale to deep rusty orange color. Carnelian is used to enhance physical energy, creativity, compassion and spirituality. Element = fire.

Citrine - AKA merchant’s stone. Citrine occurs as a clear, lemon yellow colored gemstone. Use citrine to help attract business and increase wealth. This gemstone also helps to balance yin yang energy. Element = air.

Moss agate - AKA weather stone. Moss agate occurs as a translucent to clear stone with specks of green, which gives it the appearance of moss suspended in a clear to milky fluid. Use moss agate to help with self-esteem, emotional balance and to open communication with plant and animal spirits. Element = earth.

Picture jasper - AKA earth stone. Picture jasper contains bands of beige, ivory, tan, brown and black, which often resemble a dessert landscape. Use this gemstone to aid creative visualization, business endeavors, fellowship and brotherhood. Element = earth.

Rose quartz - AKA stone of harmony. Rose quartz is a pale to medium pink gemstone. It is a calming and cooling stone which helps to promote peace, gentle love and friendship. It can also be used by artists, musicians and writers to add extra creativity to their work. Element = water.

Tiger eye resembles cat‘s eye, with its bands of golden yellow to dark brown material. This gemstone helps to bring the energies of the sun and earth into balance with one another. Tiger eye can also be used as a good grounding stone, an aid to meditation and to enhance psychic ability. Element = earth.

Tiger iron - although not a true quartz, tiger iron is comprised of alternating bands of tiger eye, red jasper and hematite. Use tiger iron to enhance creativity, artistic ability and physical strength. Element = earth.

Further Information

See the article Gemstone Magic and Crystal Healing for methods on how to properly cleanse and charge gemstones before using them in magical rituals.

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