Click on any birthstone month to read facts about birthstones

Month	Name	Month	Name
January	Garnet	July	Ruby
February	Amethyst	August	Peridot
March	Aquamarine	September	Sapphire
April	Diamond	October	Opal/ Rose Zircon
May	Emerald	November	Golden Topaz/ Citrine
June	Alexandrite/ Pearl	December	Blue Zircon/ Blue Topaz

January Birthstones

January starts a fresh new year, and the birthstone Garnet is the gem stone to start it all. The use of the Garnet as a gem began with the ancient Egyptians, and have been found in tombs of the Pharoahs. Garnet has been thought to protect oneself from demons and bad dreams while others believe Garnet is a healing stone. And, of course, the heart is one body part thought to be healed by Garnet. It’s also interesting to note that since Garnet resembles the color of pomegranate, that the Latin derivative of the word comes from “granatum.” Also, during the latter part of the 19th century, Garnet brooches and bracelets were particularly popular.

The hardness of Garnet measures 8 on the Mohs scale, which makes them suitable as abrasives. There are various colors of Garnet ranging from colorless to black, and many shades of red and green. The green Garnet has been highly prized by Russian Czars and is the most rare and valuable of all Garnets. Rhodolite Garnet is a purply red while natural Garnet is more of a blood red. Garnets can be found in New York, Maine, and Idaho. Notable quantities have also been produced in Australia, China, and India.

February Birthstones

In shades of lavender or purple, Amethyst is the most intriguing of gem stones. What will February bring you? True love for St. Valentines day perhaps? Amethyst is a variety of quartz but differs from common quartz due to its violet to purple color. The finest Amethyst can be found in India, Sri Lanka and Brazil. As a semi-precious gem stone, Amethyst has been in much demand in history. In the Middle Ages, Amethyst was thought to encourage celibacy and extensive ornamentation was in use by many churches, including the Catholic church. Rosaries in Tibet are designed with Amethyst because the gem stone is considered to be sacred to Buddha.

Among the many legends, Amethyst is said to bring protection from sorcery, bad dreams, some medical problems. And it is valued to bring victory in battle, possess good powers, safe travel, repell nagativity and is considered a symbol of true sincerity. Amethyst is mined in many countries including South America, Africa and Australia. The darker purple Amethyst is found in small sizes in Australia and while South America presents most of the larger gem stones, the quality of color in the smaller sizes is found primarily in Africa. From the greek word “amethystos” it translates as “not drunken.” In ancient times Amethyst was thought to be an antidote for drunkenness so wine goblets were carved from this gem stone. Today Amethyst still symbolizes sobriety.

March Birthstones

The first day of spring, Luck of the Irish, Major League Baseball’s opening day and the Aquamarine birthstone are all elements in the month of March. Aquamarine is a form of beryl, which includes other gem stones such as emeralds. It is a naturally occurring gem stone which means that no artificial heat treatment is ever used to change its color properties. The tranquility of this light blue gem stone brings forth many feelings such as friendship, harmony and trust.

In legends it is said that mermaids kept this gem stone hidden in their treasure chests while Neptune, the greek god of the sea, considered the Aquamarine sacred. It was also considered to bring good luck to sailors with a protection from sea monsters while bringing the sailors a safe voyage. From the latin “aqua” means water and “marine” means sea and of no surprise since this gorgeous gem stone inspires all to visions of calming, pale blue waters. It is also the most complementing of gem stones, no matter what color your hair, eyes or skin, Aquamarine suits all to perfection. Aquamarine is almost always free from flaws and displays a beautiful brilliance with colors ranging from the palest, nearly colorless blue to bright sea blue.

The more intense the color the more valuable the gem stone becomes. And even more, some Aquamarine gem stones have a greenish hue which is also common, but the deep, clear blue gem stones are prized as the best. The Aquamarine gem stone is mined in Nigeria, Pakistan, Madagascar, and Mozambique but the finest Aquamarines are found in Brazil where the intensely deep blue gem stones are mined.

April Birthstones

April is the month of springtime, and Easter bunnies and the gem stone for April is the diamond. They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend… but how would you like to have the look of diamonds without the high price? Shhh… No one will know unless you tell. We use only “Russian Imperial” cubic zirconia’s… the finest quality, laboratory grown CZs available in the world.

And these high-grade cubic zirconia designs will fit even the tightest budget… take a look and see! Diamond is the hardest naturally occurring substance known to man… it is also the most popular gem stone. In their natural state, diamonds can be found in various colors… the rarest colors are red, blue and green… while orange, violet, yellow and yellowish green are more common. The color can be changed using different heat treatment methods. Diamonds also vary from colorless to black, and they may be transparent, translucent, or opaque. The grade of a diamond is based on the visual carbon particles within the stone (called clarity).

The four C’s to remember when selecting natural diamonds are Carat (weight), Color, Cut, and Clarity. All diamonds are a mineral composed of pure carbon and the fewer carbon particles visible through a jewelers’ loupe, and the better the cut, the more your natural diamond will be worth. Yes, you can purchase very small diamonds, less than 1 or 2 points in size, for a few dollars; but remember two wise sayings, “you get what you pay for,” or “if it seems to good to be true then it probably is.” In other words, there are very inexpensive diamonds on the market, but the quality is usually inferior and not recommended as a good investment. Education about natural diamonds is the consumers only defense when it comes to choosing the right diamond. While we don’t specialize in the diamond market, we do have the information most consumers need to be informed about purchasing natural diamonds. Throughout history diamonds have held a great facination for different cultures…

the Hindus believed diamonds were created from lightening bolts while the Greeks thought diamonds were star fragments. Diamonds have always been the ultimate prize gem stone. Because the price of genuine, high-quality diamonds doesn’t necessarily suit everyone’s budget, high-grade, laboratory-grown Cubic Zirconia steps in as the closest you will find to a diamond… and at a fraction of the price. While the hardness of a diamond is 10, our high-quality Russian CZs have a hardness of 9.5 which means you can cut glass with them… if you want.

May Birthstones

May brings May Day, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day and Emeralds for the birthstone of this month. Emerald is a precious gemstone as well as a valuable one and is considered the stone of Success and Love. Early Christians associated Emeralds with the resurrection which has carried on into our lifetime since now Emeralds are thought to be a symbol of rebirth. The ancient Romans thought Emeralds symbolized fertility. And during the Middle Ages, Emeralds were used to fortell the future. Genuine Emerald is a green variety of Beryl and a similar variety of corundum. Two of the places Emeralds are found is Brazil and Columbia.

The Emerald is translucent to transparent with the finer grades leaning toward transparent. The color can range from an almost milky medium green to a richer and more transparent deep green. The very transparent Emeralds are considered by some as more valuable than diamonds. We offer a synthetic Emerald similar to the richer, deep green in our fashion rings and some of our pendants and earrings. Our beaded jewelry contains faceted and smooth glass beads in various depths of Emerald green color. These faceted beads are either Czech fire-polished beads or genuine crystal and our description will tell you what type is used in each design. Emerald it’s also the birthstone for aries .

June Birthstones

The most rare of gemstones is the Alexandrite and this is the ancient birthstone for June. Natural Alexandrite is so rare that its value far exceeds that of the finest grade diamonds. It has been reported that a 1/4 carat stone of natural Alexandrite was offered for $18,000 on one of the shopping channels in 2004. We offer synthetic or “laboratory grown” Alexandrite which has the same color changing properties and beauty of the real gem stone, but at a fraction of the price. The name Alexandrite is dirived from Prince Alexander of Russia. The first Alexandrite was discovered in an Emerald mine in Russia, supposedly on the Prince’s birthday, hence the gem stone was named after him. Some Alexandrite can still be found in Sri Lanka while small quantities are also found in Brazil and parts of Africa and Asia. Natural Alexandrite ranges in color: by day a green hue with blue or brown shading to a violet to reddish color under fluorescent light.

And while this color change has never been duplicated by man, we have found a synthetic Alexandrite that does change color from a violet color in day light to a shade of light blue under fluorescent light. Sort of the opposite affect but still simply amazing. Of course for those of you who still go for the pearl for June… you will find a nice variety in genuine and synthetic pearl designs from which to choose. Genuine pearls are formed by a small grain of sand entering the shell of a Mollusk which causes an irritant to the sea animal. To get rid of the irritant the Mollusk begins forming a nacre around the grain of sand, to smooth out the roughness of the grain.

A natural pearl would cost thousands of dollars because man didn’t interfere with the Mollusk. When man creates a pearl bed with thousands of Mollusks, the cultured Pearl is created. A cultured Pearl is made by purposely introducing the grain of sand (or nacre producing agent) into the Mollusk. Only those pearls produced by Mollusks whose shells are lined with Mother-of-Pearl are considered fine pearls. Jewelers often refer to saltwater pearls as Oriental pearls and those produced by freshwater Mollusks as Freshwater pearls.

July Birthstones

July is Ruby… Independence, summer days, and lots of fun. Whether you go to the lake or beach, mountains or river, you’ll look fabulous in Ruby Red. Throughout the ages Ruby has been associated with gods, life, and good health. In Asia, Ruby is called the “Lamp Stone” and during the Middle Ages, Ruby was thought to protect its wearer from evil thoughts and provide good health. Rubies in large sizes are quite rare, so the value of a Ruby is substancially higher than other precious gems such as diamonds, emeralds and sapphires in larger sizes. The genuine Ruby is made up of a mineral called corundum.

Its color varies from deep scarlet to pale rose red and in some cases displays a bit of purple. The Rubies most valued are the pidgeon-blood red colored ones. Ruby has a limited distribution and sources are found in Burma and Thailand, as well as other locales that produce a Ruby which most consider fine garnets… such as mines in Australia and Arizona. Synthetic Rubies have been produced with much success and provide a beautiful alternative to the rarer and more costly genuine Ruby. Plus, the synthetic Ruby containing at least 2.5 percent of chromic oxide displays the gorgeous and rare pidgeon-blood color characteristic which is sought after by most discriminating buyers.

August Birthstones

August is the height of summer… beaches, mountains, deserts, lakes and streams, pool parties and Peridot – a beautiful pale green gemstone perfect for the summer month of August. Peridot, also called Precious Olivine, is a transparent green color and has been valued for centuries. Jazirat Zabarjad, Egypt, in the Red Sea, still produces fine Peridot gems.

In ancient Egypt Peridot was mined at night since its color didn’t change from light to dark and could be seen easier at night than in daylight. Very large crystals are found in the Mogok district of Burma while the United States seldom produces Peridots larger than two carats in size. While most Peridot is found in small crystals of rocks created by volcanoes, Hawaiian legends believed that drops of Peridot were the tears of the goddess Pele. Peridot can also be found in meteors that have fallen to earth and is considered by some as the Extraterrestrial gem stone.

A few samples of extraterrestrial peridot have even been faceted into gems! Peridot is found only in green, ranging from a light yellowish green to a deeper green. Later Peridot was also used often to decorate churches of the Middle Ages and the gem stones were probably carried back to Europe by the Crusaders. Large peridots, more than 200 carats in size, adorn the shrine of the three magi at the Cologne Cathedral. Peridot is considered to have the power to drive away evil spirits and becomes even more intense when the stones are set in gold.

Goblets fashioned from Peridot were said to increase the power of any medicine drank from such vessels. Most Peridot today is mined by Native Americans in Arizona on the San Carlos Reservation. Fine large peridot are found in Myanmar and peridot is also mined in China and Sri Lanka.

A new deposit of Peridot was discovered in Pakistan in 1994, and these stones are among the finest ever seen. The new mine is located 15,000 feet above sea level in the Himalaya Mountains. One stone found was more than 300 carats! Today more and more jewelry is fashioned using Peridot, either alone or combined with Amethyst or other lavender to purple gem stones. Peridot is gaining popularity and if you were born in August you can consider yourself quite lucky, indeed, to have such a beautiful gem stone as your birthstone.

September Birthstones

September’s Sapphire is true blue and beautiful to wear… on the last boat ride of the summer season to the first day of school… the last trip to the beach, lake or mountains with your friends… to the first football game of the year. Genuine Sapphire is another prized gem stone… as well as a costly one. The Sapphire gets its color from the presence of small amounts of iron and titanium.

The color can range from a very pale blue to a deep indigo with the finest color similar to a cornflower blue. In ancient Greece, Sapphires were originally found on the island of sappherine and the Greek name “Sappheiros” is where Sapphire gets its name. In Greek mythology, the Sapphire was the gem of Apollo, the Greek god of prophesy. Ancient Persians called Sapphires the “celestial stone” and in the Middle Ages, Sapphire was one of the few stones worn in holy jewelry since it was thought to represent sincerity, purity and truth.

While Montana and North Carolina contain deposits of Sapphire, this gem stone can also be found in Burma, Australia, India, Russia and Madagascar. Due to the ever-increasing costs of genuine Sapphire, we offer a beautiful synthetic alternative in our fashion jewelry. And because natural Sapphire ranges in shades of blue, we have a variety of beaded jewelry designs featuring different blue shades of beads. Our glass beads are either Czech fire-polished or genuine crystal.

October Birthstones

Pretty in pink is where you’ll be in this lovely birth stone for the month of October… the Rose Zircon. October is full of fun with ghosts and goblins, hayrides and corn stalks, football and hockey. You’ll look beautiful at any event in these pink designs. Natural Zircon is a zirconium silicate mineral. The rose color comes from a heat treatment process.

Zircon can be found in India, Australia, Brazil and Florida. But other quantities can be found in Indochina, Sri Lanka and New Zealand as well as southern Norway and Quebec. We offer synthetic Rose Zircon in our fashion rings. The beaded designs in pink are not Rose Zircon or synthetic but glass beads dyed to a pink hue.

The ancient birth stone for October is Tourmaline or Opal, and both, when produced in a high-quality gem stone, can be quite costly. The most common Tourmaline is the one that is two-tone in color… the natural crystal is green at one end and pink at the other. Gem-quality Tourmaline crystals are found in Southern California, Maine, Brazil and Madagascar. Pink Tourmaline is called the “Stone of Hope.” A genuine, all pink Tourmaline in a fully faceted, 1/2 carat (equivalent) size would cost approximately $120.00 retail, unmounted of course.

The other ancient gem stone for October is the Opal. Genuine opal is suitably cut only as cabochons due to their highly fragile state. In ancient times opal was considered to bring the wearer good luck, but in modern times it has been considered unlucky to the wearer… unless this is your birth stone. The ancient Romans felt the value of opal was only second to Emerald and was included as one of the Noble gems. Precious Opals are translucent to transparent with tiny flashes of color that refract when light hits them. They tend to change color a bit as you view the gem stone from different angles because the light interference touches tiny cracks in the stone.

The finest opals are found in Queensland, Australia while other deposits are found in Japan… a white opal, and South and Central America where fire opals are found in Mexico and Honduras. The fire opal is a somewhat transparent gem stone that is completely orange-red in color… and unlike white opals, can be faceted like regular gems.

November Birthstones

Thanksgiving and Golden Topaz go hand-in-hand in November. Fall leaves, first snow and lots of turkey and stuffing… and of course the big after Thanksgiving Day sales – oh my! Golden Topaz is the gem stone for November. Pure topaz may be colorless and when brilliant-cut, has been mistaken for diamond.

The Golden Topaz most likely comes from Siberia where the “brown” topazes are particulary liable to be bleached by sunlight. In any case, the color is unstable. We offer a synthetic Golden Topaz that is sure to please anyone who sees this beautiful gem stone. In ancient times it was thought that Topaz could enhance ones strength, cool down water or cure fevers. It was also sought after by royalty and the clergy during the Middle Ages. As a gem stone, Topaz can be found in a variety of colors… from blue, pale green and yellow to pink… even red, brown and black with red being the rarest and most valuable of all the Topaz gem stones.

Pure Topaz is a colorless stone and is sometimes mistaken for diamond. Other choices for November include the Citrine, a natural gem stone with a deep golden color, and the canary yellow cubic zirconia… a paler version of Citrine. Due to the durability and availability of Citrine, it is one of the most affordable gem stones, which makes it quite suitable as a substitute for Golden Topaz.

The ancients thought that Citrine had the ability to protect its wearer from evil thoughts and travelers would carry Citrine to help protect them from venomous snakes. Most Citrine is mined in Brazil and is sometimes referred to as topaz quartz, which is a false assumption. Citrine starts out as Amethyst and is then heated to 880 degrees Fahrenheit to create the golden yellow color; the lighter the shade of Amethyst the more golden color the Citrine. Due to this heat treatment it is recommended that Citrine be kept away from extreme or prolonged exposure to heat or strong light.

December Birthstones

December brides, Christmas trees, Hanukkah Menorahs, icicles, snowmobiles, and polar bears… what could be more beautiful – except the lovely Blue Zircon… one of the birthstone gems for December. In ancient days the December birthstone was turquoise. The most highly prized turquoise in the world today comes from the Sleeping Beauty mine in Arizona, USA.

Its color is the purest blue and contains almost no inclusions which makes it also quite expensive. It’s unfortunate that the Native American Indians that make the beautiful Turquoise jewelry barely get paid for their labor since some of the mines and Trading Posts are owned by foreign countries who control the price. The Indians can only sell their jewelry to Trading Posts, and then the Trading Posts drive the price up by 1000% or more. Another type of turquoise is called “stabilized” turquoise.

The stablization process hardens the turquoise because when turquoise is first mined it is soft and porous. Once turquoise has been stabilized it also darkens in color. The hardening of turquoise makes it possible to be handcarved as well as suitable for jewelry making. Turquoise is thought to be the very first stone ever made into jewelry and has been found in tombs of mummies dating back 5,000 years.

It has also been found in Mexico, Central and South American burial sites. There the Incas fashioned figurines and beads from Turquoise while the Aztecs carved masks and pendants from it.

A beautiful, and less costly alternative is the dyed “jade” products that are actually a high-grade dolomite marble. This “synthetic” to turquoise is dyed the beautiful turquoise color very close to the Sleeping Beauty Mine color mentioned above. We offer a few pieces in simulated turquoise or “Mountain Jade” and of course our description will always tell you if the item contains simulated or genuine gemstones.

The modern-day birthstone for December, however, is the Blue Zircon. Zircon is a silicate mineral zirconium silicate. Its blue color comes from a heat treatment process under reducing conditions. We offer the synthetic version of Blue Zircon in our fashion rings. We also have other suitable subtitutes for Blue Zircon, including Blue Topaz in various shades such as Sky Blue, Swiss Blue and London Blue (the darkest blue) Topaz.

Learn to use crystals and gemstones to attract more abundance, love, healing and happiness into your life

It’s hard to find anyone who doesn’t appreciate the beauty of gemstones and crystals. It’s truly amazing the colors that nature has created. But these beautiful stones do more than just please the eye–they have powers to calm, energize, speed healing, attract love…the list goes on. Gemstones have a vibrational frequency that affects different parts of the body, as well as different needs. Before you laugh, remember, quartz is used in clocks, computers, and telecommunications. So open your mind and allow stones and crystals to enhance your life.

I’ve got the crystal…Now what?

After choosing the right color (see the list at the end of this page), you need to do a few things to the stone to prepare it for use. First, rid yourself of tension; gemstone powers work easier when you are in a relaxed state physically, mentally and emotionally. Now, the stone needs to be “cleared.” You can do this several ways, but I like to submerge it in salt water, nature’s purifier. Or you can light some incense (like sandalwood or frankincense) and pass the stone several times through the smoke. Next, “charge” up the gemstone with your special request. Hold it in your dominant hand (if right handed, use right hand; left-handed, use left hand), and concentrate on your need. Visualize your request going down your arm and into the stone. Now, your stone is ready to work for you. You can wear it (in a ring or necklace), carry it with you (don’t let others touch it…they may scramble the energy), put it under your pillow at night. You could also lie down and place the stone on your body, but it’s good to know exactly where to place it (Read up on chakras). For love you would put it near your heart. For communication, near your throat. You can increase the focus of gemstone energy by lighting a candle of the same color.

Crystals & Gemstones Colors

Love Attraction: Pink stones like Rose Quartz and Rhodochrosite
Mental Concentration: Yellow stones like Citrine or Gold Topaz
Stamina/Sex: Red stones like Garnet or Ruby
Better Communication: Blue stones like Turquoise or Blue Topaz
Dreams/Meditation: Purple stones like Amethyst or Fluorite
Calming/Peace: Blue stones like Aquamarine or Blue Topaz
Money Attraction: Green stones like Malachite or Aventurine
Protection: Black stones like Black Tourmaline or Onyx
Psychic Powers: Indigo stones like Azurite or Lapis Lazuli
Courage: Red stones like Garnet or Ruby
Healing: Clear Quartz Crystal or Hematite
Grounding: Brown or Black stones like Tiger Eye or Onyx

These are just a few examples of the properties of gemstones. There are hundreds of other stones, metals, and crystals that can be used for your special purposes. If you don’t have a certain colored gemstone, charge up a clear quartz crystal to radiate that energy. It can always be substituted for any color.

Chakras are energy centers within the body which process all activity and information entering and leaving the body. There are seven major chakras, one transpersonal chakra and many minor chakra points. Here we will talk about the seven major chakras. The majority of people can’t see the chakras, but can train themselves to do so. Many healers and people who have developed their psychic abilities can see or sense the chakras, and use this information for healing the body, emotions and spirit. Science has determined that there is a higher electromagnetic output from various parts of the body, directly related to the location of the chakras, bringing respect to the concept of chakras.

They correspond with the colors of the rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and purple, and are associated with the seven ductless glands in the body. Beginning at the base of the spine, they move upward with the last one at the crown of the head.

ROOT CHAKRA

Color: clear red
Gemstones to strengthen: garnet, ruby, bloodstone, red jasper or agate [Gemscent: Sun’s Eye Red Jasper]
Gemstones to tone down: smoky quartz, black tourmaline, onyx or green .

This chakra is situated at the base of the spine and is correlated with our sense of continuity.

SPLEEN CHAKRA

Color: orange
Gemstones to strengthen: carnelian, orange coral, orange agate or jasper [Gemscent: Sun’s Eye Carnelian].
Gemstones to tone down: sodalite, blue lace agate, blue fluorite [Gemscent: Sun’s Eye Lapis Lazuli].
This center is situated on the spine in the lower abdomen. It is correlated with sexuality, mental state, passion, and the natural power to sense things on a psychic level

SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA

Color: yellow
Gemstones to strengthen: citrine, golden topaz, amber, sunstone, golden beryl [Gemscent: Sun’s Eye Citrine]
Gemstones to tone down: amethyst, light purple fluorite [Gemscent: Sun’s Eye Amethyst]

Located at the spine just above the naval, this chakra is correlated with the capability of the mind .

HEART CHAKRA

Color: green
Gemstones to strengthen: malachite, aventurine, jade, watermelon or green tourmaline [Gemscent: Sun’s Eye Bloodstone]
Gemstones to tone down: rose quartz, pink tourmaline, rhodocrosite [Gemscent: Sun’s Eye Rose Quartz]

Placed on the spine, in the range of the heart. This chakra is correlated with our capacity to offer and accept love.

THROAT CHAKRA

Color: blue
Gemstones to strengthen: turquoise, blue lace agate, aquamarine, celestite, blue topaz, lapis lazuli [Gemscent: Sun’s Eye Lapis Lazuli]
Gemstones to tone down: carnelian, orange coral, orange agate or jasper [Gemscent: Sun’s Eye Carnelian]

This chakra is situated on the spine in the throat zone, and is correlated with our communicating capacity, artistry.

BROW CHAKRA

Color: indigo
Gemstones to strengthen: azurite, lapis lazuli, moonstone, star sapphire, blue sapphire [Gemscent: Sun’s Eye Moonstone or Lapis Lazuli]
Gemstones to tone down: yellow-orange citrine, yellowish tiger eye [Gemscent: Sun’s Eye Citrine or Tiger’s Eye]

This chakra is situated mid forehead, just upon the eyes, and on the first cervical vertebra of the spine.

CROWN CHAKRA

Color: violet
Gemstones to strengthen: amethyst, purple fluorite, sugalite [Gemscent: Sun’s Eye Amethyst]
Gemstones to tone down: light citrine, golden topaz, light amber [Gemscent: Sun’s Eye Citrine]
This chakra is situated at the top of the head, a little to the back. It is correlated with our our spiritual understanding.

How to open your chakras

By becoming more aware of these seven circular spinning energies in our body, we can recognize when one or more chakras become imbalanced. By staying on top of this, we can experience better health physically, emotionally and spiritually. Regular meditation on the chakras can open your psychic abilities. You begin to trust your intuitive impulses, notice more coincidences, and feel more connected to your true spirit.

You can improve the working level of your chakras by first becoming familiar with the location and colors of these seven major energy centers. Meditation tapes which concentrate on chakra balancing are great tools for becoming more aware of these energies, and for keeping them strong.

Or you could guide yourself through a nice chakra meditation. When in a meditate state, visualize yourself moving through a rainbow and hanging out in each color for awhile as you sense the energy within that certain chakra. For instance, red is associated with the root chakra. Are you normally tired and uninspired, feeling ungrounded and unable to defend your position? Then your root chakra needs to be worked on. While in the red light, imagine a beam of brilliant white light shining on your root chakra (base of spine). Imagine this light dissolving any negativity, black specks, gray areas. Then visualize the chakra spinning (clockwise) and spinning, getting stronger and stronger. I like to visualize a red lotus flower opening up in that area. Now once you get the root chakra energized, you may have to close it up some because too much of this energy can cause aggression. It can really stir up your inner warrior. Just visualize the spinning circle becoming smaller. If you feel you have an overactive root chakra, then you may need to visualize or use a different color to tone it down some. Visualize a green or brown energy coloring your root chakra, or use a green, brown or black stone to tone your root chakra down.

Using gemstones or Gemscents to balance the chakras is very effective. Placing stones or a small dab of Gemscent oil on all the chakras, with the different colors corresponding to the colors of the chakras. When in doubt, just use a clear, quartz crystal. Start with a red stone for the root chakra, orange for the spleen chakra, yellow for the solar plexus chakra, and so on. Make sure you won’t be interrupted, and maintain a nice, relaxed state while the stones are doing their work. Try to keep them on for at least 10 minutes. It’s not a good idea to focus on just one chakra, though, because it can cause it to be overactive, and create an imbalance with the others. You can do concentrated work on a weak chakra, but during the same session, focus on the remaining chakras to maintain a good balance.

It’s common knowledge that a computer works because of a small device known as a chip. This chip is made of silicon, the same substance that is the source for quartz crystals. Crystals work at many levels – from the heart of the computer to the chakras in the body enabling spiritual healing.

Quartz crystals have all of a sudden gained importance in spiritual healing as powerful tools. They have been used since time immemorial as healing objects, meditation tools and medicines. They have been used to improve creativity, heighten intuition, healing, making healing tools, and for programming it for your specific needs like giving up a bad habit, or bringing about some change in your life or bringing a heightened sensitivity to everything you do.

Crystals have their own particular vibration of a precise and measurable intensity. This vibration attunes itself to our human vibration better than any other gem or mineral. In fact, quartz crystal is used to amplify, clarify and store mental energy or mental records.

Crystals and the age of technology

Quartz crystal is the basis for our present electronic communication system. Without it the development of our communication systems would be severely limited. Everything is dependent on the fact that you can control one particular vibration and extract it from all the millions of vibrations in the universe, and utilise that vibration for communication from one person to the other. This is possible through the use of quartz crystals.

Historic uses of crystals

There are several interesting stories about the use of crystals in Atlantis. Edgar Cayce (one of America’s most famous seers) stated that the largest crystal generator is buried under the Atlantic Ocean near the Devil’s triangle or the Bermuda Triangle and this massive shift of unfocussed electromagnetic energy is what causes ships and planes to go astray.

The ancient Greeks believed that quartz was “eternal ice” which came down from Mount Olympus, home of the Greek gods. The people used its natural magnifying power to focus the heat of the suns rays in order to start ceremonial fires.

The ancient Egyptians held quartz sacred and carved their drinking vessels from quartz. When they drank from these cups, they believed that the water became imbued with life-giving energy. They also mined quartz and along with many cultures began to carve it into jewellery and a variety of objects both artistic and utilitarian.

It is said that in the ancient civilisation of Atlantis, crystals were harnessed for power and surgery. Some have claimed that in ancient Egypt the crystals were the force that enabled the huge sandstone blocks to be positioned in building the pyramids.

Types of crystals

Crystals are described as being clear, milky, with rainbow prisms within, or with fractures visible along their length. When chemical impurities are present, a crystal will be tinted in shades of yellow, rose blue and green. Citrine may be yellow or brownish, rose quartz is pink, and amethyst appears in various shades of a light to deep violet or purple. The most important aspect of quartz crystal at our present level of understanding is its receiving, amplification and broadcasting ability for the human body, mind, soul and brain.

How can you choose a crystal?

Do you know that it is said that crystals are like cats and they select their owner. If you are supposed to have a particular crystal it will come to you. The best way to determine this is to listen to your inner self and select the crystal that’s interesting and attractive to you.

All living things have a certain vibration or frequency. Each crystal has its own particular vibration and each will resonate differently. A psychically sensitive person can pick up a rock or a piece of jewellery and tell where it has been and the impressions it carries. So when you select or pick out a stone from a cluster, it is the one meant for you as the vibrations of that particular stone match yours.

Crytals as healing tools

Crystals have long been used for their curative effects. Earlier they were used in the preparation of tinctures, they are also worn as amulets and talismans for their protective characteristics. Also given importance for their ability to enhance the energy fields of the body, they emit uniform vibrations in harmony with the natural vibrations of the human body.

It is said that crystals have the ability to rebroadcast energy from the universal mind so your “inner self” can pick it up granting you heightened perception. A crystal is a focus for this knowledge and it magnifies and transmits psychic energy and healing powers.

Although it is the mind that really heals, the quartz amplifies this effect and enhances the power of the mind and will power. The mind and other influences can in turn activate the immune system. Quartz crystals also enhance the meditative state and allow one to enter an alpha state more easily.

Ancient preists believed quartz was a divine gift that defied all evil. It could dissolve enchantments and spells and effectively worked against black magic. As a magical talisman, crystal has never been equalled.

Recent research has shown that the body’s immune system can be turned on and off by external influences. One’s mental attitude is supremely important in healing also. In fact, metaphysical healers have been saying this for years.

Programming and clean your crystals

It is important to clean a crystal immediately after it has been bought, as you do not know the kind of impressions it could be carrying. It should be soaked in salt water overnight and then washed properly and left in the sunlight and then put in a place where incense and fire is present to purify it. This is to clean it of the existing negative influences and the impressions it carried from the past.

Once you start wearing on, it is important to clean it every once in a while. All you need to do is run it under water and imagine all the negativity or the past impressions it has accumulated being washed out.

Since the crystal amplifies all of what you are thinking and visualising, it is called programming the crystal. It is very important to program a crystal to benefit you, as it may just magnify the feelings that are occurring in you at that time. If there’s a great deal of negative emotions, the crystal will magnify this. Program it with the purpose you wish to achieve. Programming basically means charging your crystal by focussing your desires into the crystal

On completion of the programming, it is best to keep the crystal close to your body by wearing it, or you could carry it in your pocket. Like the tape recorder, the crystal keeps repeating its impressed vibrations indefinitely. This means that while you are busy at work, driving a car, dictating, using the telephone or doing other daily tasks, the crystal keeps reminding the body and its components of the original intent. This keeps the goal constantly active while your five senses are occupied with routine tasks.

Where can a person get crystals?

Crystals are generally available in many New Age stores, shops that store Feng Shui paraphernalia in the form of pendants, pyramids, pointed wands, rods, pyramids, healing wands, Sri Yantras, or just clusters, balls, paperweights and others and in different shapes and sizes. Some crystals are milky and shady with many impurities and the some transparent. White quartz crystals are the most popular of all as they have several uses. Crystals are also not as expensive as gemstones. A 1.5 inch crystal will cost about Rs 40 -50.

It is said that when one begins work with crystals, one will gradually start becoming aware of an energy or force greater than what one presently contains. This force has been called the higher self and it encompasses that which one is capable of becoming – we in our highest potential and glory. It is your perfected self. Quartz crystals help one tune with the higher aspect of one’s personality and evolve and achieve harmony with nature.

Generally white and transparent, when chemical impurities are present, a crystal will be tinted in shades of yellow, rose blue and green. Each one has some special significance.

White crystals – It is a plain white crystal and is used for protection, energising and channelising the energy and for the purpose of fulfilling your plans.

Rose quartz – It is a gentle, pale to medium pink, translucent form of quartz. It is important for giving and receiving love. It helps dissolve the Karmic burdens.

Amethyst – capricorn birthstone – It is a regal violet gemstone, which is supposed to bring luck, ensure constancy, and offer protection against magic. It has a calming influence on the nervous system and opens up spiritual channels

Carnelian – Virgo Birthstone – It is an orange red stone and is good for people who are absent minded, confused and unfocused. It banishes fear and is a good healing stone.

Tigers eye – It is a beautiful, golden brown shiny stone and this stone helps people gain insight into their own faults and to think more clearly.

Tourmalinated quartz – Clear quartz with black, brown, green and silver threads of tourmaline running through it. It can aid in eliminating negative conditioning patterns and increases mental awareness.

Opal – libra birthstone – One of the mysterious of all gems, it has luminescent reds and purples in it. It is said to help in all diseases of the eye and to sharpen and strengthen the sight.

A pearl can influence your love life, cure a migraine and even dissipate anger… among other benefits !

Which woman does not own a set of pearls? They are perfect for every occasion, have been part of a woman’s adornment for centuries, and according to astrology, influence one’s love life and fortune.

The pearl is called moti or mukta in Hindi and Sanskrit, and mukhavid in Persian. Pearls have been used in jewellery for about 6,000 years. In their natural state, they are glossy and lustrous, and therefore require no processing. That is one of the main reasons that in Hindu myth and folklore, the pearl is considered the symbol of purity.

Astrological significance

In astrology, the Moon is considered to rule the pearl. In India, especially, the pearl is considered very auspicious because it is known to influence its wearer’s fortune, health and love life. However, an astrologer will prescribe the wearing of a pearl only on the basis of the position of the moon in a person’s birth chart.

The kind of pearl that one wears is also known to influence its wearer. For instance, the best kind to wear are those that are white or slightly pinkish in colour, and glossy in appearance. A black spot on a pearl is considered inauspicious and such a gem, called a Crow’s pearl in astrological parlance, is believed to bring ill luck to the wearer.

Ideally speaking, you should wear a pearl that weighs about two or four carats, and though most astrological texts suggest that it should be set in silver, some do mention that a pearl set in gold has more prophylactic value. If you intend to wear a pearl set in a ring, it should be worn on the index finger of either hand, though some astrologers say that it could be worn on the little finger also.

However, according to astrology, the little finger is supposed to be governed by the planet Mercury, which is believed to be hostile to the Moon, so I would advise that you wear it on the index finger. Wearing a pearl on Sunday, Monday or Thursday proves very favourable and propitious for its wearers too.

 

Did you know that birthstones are traditionally linked to the zodiac signs?

Its impact on women

Women suffering from frequent headaches and migraines, or menstrual irregularities are believed to benefit immensely by wearing this gem. Those who want to wear a pearl for its astrological significance would find the pearl more potent if they wear single pearls set in gold as earrings. One shouldn’t also set pearls in combination with diamonds, blue sapphires, hessonite or emeralds, as the pearl doesn’t harmonise with their ruling planets. A single pearl set in a ring worn on the index finger on the right hand is prescribed as the solution for controlling anger in men. And a single pearl worn in a fine, thin gold chain around the neck is also believed to bring good luck in love for single women.

FAQ:

 

• What are Pisces Birthstones? –  ocean jasper and aquamarine.
• What are Pisces birthstone colors?

Their specific colours are Their specific colours are the shades of blue.

• What is his Birth flower name? – Violet
• Sign Dates: January 19 – February 18
• What are the planets for this sign? –  Uranus and Saturn
• Element: Air

What are the properties of the ocean jasper crystal?

Jasper is a variety of calcedony presenting itself in different colour which symbolize the life in the oceanic universe. The colorful vibrations manifested on the Pisces natives helps the latter gain a clear vision on the spiritual capacities and the worlds they can access through crystal therapy with ocean jasper. While worn by Pisces, it increases the state of calmness and concentration on welfare. It brings harmony in the life of the natives and prosperity through the rich colours it presents. Due to the concentric circles forming in the interior of this semi-precious stone, the ocean jasper crystal gained the name orbicular jasper. These forms help the Pisces sign natives accept their defects and concentrate on the benefic side of their attitude, but especially on their protection potential. Ocean jasper also has the capacity of making Pisces more responsible and determining them to invest the necessary effort for everyday tasks. It requires purifications under a stream of hot water and periodic recharges around hematites, but if used often, it also needs daily cleaning sessions.

What are the properties of aquamarine?

Aquamarine is a crystal from the same family as emeralds and equally precious when speaking of its significance and benefic effects on the wearer. Pisces are attracted by the colours of the ocean and shades of blue, white and light green, therefore aquamarine will accentuate their capacity of synchronizing with the chakras which help them access their intuition and perception on the spiritual world. It helps initiating mediation, accessing the spiritual worlds and it brings forth the mystical spirit of the Pisces while also developing curiosity for the real truth. Also, aquamarine is a perfect birthstone for the religious inclination of Pisces and the afferent choice.
The chastity and innocence of the natives are found in the crystal’s capacity of working with such aspects and determining the natives to keep to themselves and become closed of to the world so as to be in a better sync with the astral information offered by the universe. Moreover, while worn on Pisces natives, aquamarine helps them discover their leadership abilities and express their point of view more objectively, as the crystal banishes fears and the anguishes of the natives. It requires frequent purifications under hot water and especially, direct contact with solar rays at dusk. It mustn’t be kept directly under the sun light because this can lead to a loss of mystical properties.

The essence of the Pisces sign

You are so sensible that you perceive the states of those around you “literally”. It is important to know this because you always have to be careful with whom you spend your time with. Dark energy will exhaust you. Avoid emotional vampires.

Your life philosophy – sensitivity

Of course, your sensitivity has its upsides. You are careful and nice. People cry on your shoulder and share their difficulties because you are so sympathetic. Even so, avoid getting into contact with the sufferers, because they will be too exhausting. You are an emotional sponge taking in everything.

The qualities of the Pisces sign

You have a fabulous imagination. Fantasy, photography, film, dance, music and everything allowing you to create illusions represent your strong point. You understand design and costumes as a master of illusions. Einstein (a fellow Pisces comrade) said: “Imagination is a prevision of your future attractions.” When you are upset, you cry. But, people love you due to your caring nature. For you it is obvious that others have yet to learn: “Kindness is the most important thing in life”.

Pisces are a female water sign governed by the planet Neptune. Due to the Neptunian influences, Pisces have the tendency of working in art related environments, having a mystical vision on life. They are inclined to have introspective tendencies, to be interested in everything hidden and mysterious. The meditation initiation happens in their early stages, aided by a very fine perception of the less obvious aspects of life. They are attracted by everything resembling magic and astral ideals. Their specific colours are the shades of blue and their birthstones are ocean jasper and aquamarine.

FAQ:

• What is the Aquarius birthstone color? –  rock crystal and blue topaz. Their specific colours are the shades of blue and white, be it angel white or snow crystal white

• What is his Birth flower name? – Violet
• Sign Dates: January 19 – February 18
• What are the planets for this sign? –  Uranus and Saturn
• Element: Air

What are the properties of the rock crystal?

The rock crystal is one of the purest birthstones and crystals on Earth, as it represents the base of all crystals and spheres used in therapy.

Its lack of colour denotes this exact purity reflecting in the Aquarius natives’ attitude and helps them show a level of innocence rarely found among their peers.

This innocence has nothing to do with a lack of knowledge, but rather with the vision of Aquarius on the world and the way in which humans should behave with one another.

The rock crystal helps Aquarius natives better express their intentions of helping others and represent a supporting pillar in their lives.

Also, the tock crystal offers stability to these natives and determines them to channel their positive energies in a singular point, therefore giving them a benefic birds eye view on what they are working on.

It increases communication and creativity and helps Aquarius gain from their intellectual capacity and potential.

It requires periodical purification under warm water jets and exposure to moon rays.

What are the properties of blue topaz?

Topaz is, similarly to the rock crystal, a pure birthstone found in nature in glass like shades, pure and translucid.

The ulterior colours are obtained through chemical procedures, but the afferent colour vibrations have spiritual effects on the birthstone.

Thus, blue topaz is the talisman of the Aquarius natives because it gives them the capacity of doing something, of actually practicing every seemingly impossible dream in their possession.

While worn by a native, the topaz acts as a facilitator for easy decision taking, but everything is combined with the creative naturalness of the Aquarius natives. It is a strong intellectual stimulant for scientists, but also for those who work in communication and HR domains.

The topaz requires frequent cleanings under a stream of hot water and moon rays.

The essence of the Aquarius sign

You always get what you want because you are daring enough to be vanguardist and unorthodox.

You are attracted by new ideas; once you get something stuck in your head, it is difficult for someone to change that. This fact surprises those around you who see you as a free-spirited person.

The Aquarius is an air masculine sign, dominated by Uranus.

The influences exerted by this planet on the sign, make their presence felt on the natives, especially due to the fact that they give them a sort of outer world presence, a world hardly accessible by humans.

Aquariuses are the revolutionary thinkers, who are permanently on the move and desire to see the world mirroring them.

Their dynamism and energy give them the appearance of supernatural cold beings. They aren’t moved by sentiments and passionate natures, instead they are attracted by intelligent conversations and the rationality of their interlocutor.

Their specific colours are the shades of blue and white, be it angel white or snow crystal white. Their birthstones are, in this case, the rock crystal and blue topaz.

FAQ

• What are the specific birthstones for Capricorn ? –  amethyst and cat eye crystal
• What are Capricorn birthstone colors? – Due to the energies of Saturn, their characteristic colours are: indigo and dark red.
• What is Capricorn Birth flower name? His Birth flower is Carnation
• Sagittarius Sign Dates: December 22 to January 19
• Scorpio Element: Earth

What are the properties of amethyst?

The amethyst is a crystal with powerful meanings and benefic effects for its wearer. It is considered to be one of the most precious crystals with regards to its spiritual protective abilities. It is the amulet of the Capricorn natives, mainly, due to the positive energies it exerts on the native and most of all it gives them a clear view and a lucid perspective on everything they take on. Also, by its spiritual side, the amethyst opens up the spiritual worlds and enhances the capacity of understanding everything related to occultism or mysticism. The vibrations of the dark purple colour help those in the Capricorn sign keep their focus on daily activities of priority and polish up their leadership skills in the ongoing projects. It brings success in business and career and self-confidence when interacting with the opposite sex. The amethyst helps Capricorns develop a sense of trust in their own strength and keeps them away from negative surrounding energies.

What are the properties of the cat eye crystal?

The cat eye crystal is part of the same crystal category as the tiger eye and mainly exerts the same spiritual traits and positive energies on its wearer. The cat eye is the crystal of those who wish to make something of themselves and who enjoy displaying a pleasant and benefic attitude in the society. The cat eye helps those in the Capricorn sign gain access to spiritual and mystical tendencies of the sign, but at the same time, it enhances their ability to focus, also attracting success and fame in their life. It is a benefic birthstone for those who take part in gambling and bet heavily on their charm and on the moment itself.

As much as they like to rationalize and structure everything in their life, Capricorns enjoy equally every moment in which they feel that are free of constraints. The cat eye incites various adventures and increases the curiosity towards activities involving the supernatural, but most of all, it helps Capricorns gain a lucid vision and perspective on the spiritual areas of their life and allows them to access diverse states of mind without falling victim to haughtiness. It requires periodical purifications under a stream of hot water and it must be positioned among other rock type crystals.

The essence of this sign

“No pain, no gain” is your motto. You are ambitious and willing to work hard for something you really desire. But you are also cautious and attentive. You know that what you know have is better than the alternatives.

You are economical, but also capable of spending more when the situation dictates so. Security is important to you, therefore you plan everything ahead aren’t late for meetings. You are a fan of predictable results.

You are capable of understanding how the system spins its wheels better than other signs, that’s why Capricorns are best as heads of Government and hierarchical organizations. TO you, the impression left on others is truly important. You expect respect and quite rightly earn it.

Your life philosophy – reputation
You prefer luxury, although it is not obligatory. You are well disciplined, dignified and have the confidence of a stylish person. You agree with what Mark Twain said regarding the following: “Clothes make the man. Undressed people have a small influence on the world, if any.”
Security matters a great deal to you, that’s why you want money and respect. The stars have a long life in store for you, so plan accordingly. You will be extremely vivid in the later stages of life. Capricorns are “old in their youth and young in hoar.”

The qualities of the Capricorn sign

Generally speaking, you are an advocate of common tendencies and values. You want a white brick house and 2-5 children. A Mercedes in the garage would also be welcomed. You do not like scandals, and the children must be first in their class and well behaved. This is the scenario of your perfect life. Even so, few know that sometimes, you can be most unpredictable.
The Capricorn is an earth sign, predominantly feminine, led by the planet Saturn.
Due to its planetary influences, the energies of the Capricorn sign will always have dual and oscillating natures. Usually, their attitude shows an innate seriousness and rigidity, but, not few are the times when they feel lost and are quite and meditative. Capricorns have an interesting apparition, give the sensation of calmness and self-containment, but they especially leave you with a sensation of being in control. Their rational side far surpasses the sentimental one, but are always kind and warm to their close ones. Due to the energies of Saturn, their characteristic colours are: indigo and dark red. The birthstones of this sign are amethyst and cat eye crystal.