Energy Explained

Amazonite

Originally thought to come from the Amazon River, Amazonite (or Amazonstone) is known to be found all over the world. It has been used for over 2,000 years. It is known as the “Hope Stone” and has a “go-with-the-flow” energy with a powerful connection to the Heart Chakra. The stone has long been revered for attracting hope to those who wear it and is an excellent manifestation tool. It helps to release toxic emotions and other negative energy from your heart space. Amazonite can also be helpful in balancing and clearing out the Throat Chakra and supports communication.

Amazonite is a birthstone for those born under the Zodiac sign of Virgo. It is a stone that encourages kindness and self-respect and brings out that balance in Virgo’s who tend to have a harsh inner judge.

Amethyst

Amethyst is one of the most popular stones around the world. It is known to be an all purpose stone.

Acknowledged for its calming properties, it has the ability to purify and transmute negative energies. It promotes peace-of-mind, purges addictions, and physically reduces swelling. Often used for protection and purification, the amethyst stone was worn throughout history by royalty to signify power.

Amethyst is known to be an all-purpose stone. Amethyst is said to help children in the midst of a transition, such as parents going to work, a move, and even a death in the family. Amethyst has also been shown to help with nightmares or insomnia.

Amethyst is the modern and traditional birthstone of February and is used to celebrate the 6th anniversary of weddings.

Aquamarine

Aquamarine has many mythical stories to its findings and meaning. Known as a traveling stone, its spiritual vision and calming effects are said to inspire hope in your heart. When setting on a journey overseas, this stone is said to keep you safe.

Soothing physical and emotional inflammation, aquamarine is said to alleviate stress while enhancing clear communication with self and open channels towards truth.

Aquamarine is the modern birthstone for the month of March and is used to celebrate the nineteenth wedding anniversary.

Aventurine

Aventurine is a stone known to help build confidence, strength, courage, and happiness. It is said to bring good fortune and manifestation of prosperity. Primarily recognized as a stone for optimism and “good luck.” In the ancient world this was the stone of abundance. Aventurine motivates you toward your creative goals and future plans helping instill leadership abilities. Aventurine is said to also support healing and circulation working as an anti-inflammatory. Another amazing thing about this stone is that it helps you disconnect from the things that sap your power like cell phone emissions. It is a great stone for children.

Aventurine helps to push us to take action to get what we want in this life, and urges us to get out of our comfort zone and seize the opportunities life presents to us. Aventurine is most commonly found in green but also comes in shades of blue, red, orange, grey, and brown.

In the mystical birthstone chart, Aventurine is the birthstone of Cancer. Aries and Leo will also benefit from the stone. Aventurine is also an alternate stone for the eighth wedding anniversary after Tourmaline.

Azurite

The Azurite crystal is extremely rare, unique, and expensive and has been widely used throughout history. Azurite activates and unlocks our Third Eye and Crown chakras and links the two together. It is said to have guided souls to enlightenment since civilization began. It’s blue color, signifying the heavens, is believed to have healing powers that clear tension, stimulate intellect, and can assist with lucid dreaming, intuitive meditation, and also decoding the meaning of dreams. Azurite helps purge negative thoughts, bad habits, addictions and brings with it great clarity and psychic abilities.

Azurite is a modern birthstone for the Capricorn Zodiac sign.

Black Tourmaline

Black Tourmaline's legend was to be a strong amulet, bouncing the negative energy and shielding your surroundings. Due to its unusually high amount of iron, this stone naturally protects you from electromagnetic stress and is said to harmonize the brain. It has also been studied and used to help activate the immune system. This stone, when placed on a wound, is said to help heal scars faster. Use black tourmaline to dispel any self-judgment, worry, anger, or any other toxic emotion.

Tourmaline is the modern birthstone for the month of October and is used to celebrate the 40th anniversary of weddings.

Black Obsidian

Black Obsidian is formed when a volcano erupts and the lava cools very quickly, and contains the elements of earth, water, and fire. It is also known as royal agate, xaga, or volcanic glass. Black Obsidian has been used since ancient times for arrowheads and tools.

Black Obsidian is often associated with mystery and is known to absorb negative energy from the environment. It is often used for spiritual connection and protection. The stones are wonderful for the Base/Root Chakras as they are grounding and are said to draw negativity out and into the earth where it is neutralized. They are said to be the luckiest stone of all. They turn bad into good and are said to attract wealth and good fortune.

People born under the Zodiac signs of Scorpio and Sagittarius will benefit the most from this stone. Black Obsidian is the modern birthstone of November.

Blue Lapis

A stone for royalty and spirituality, Blue Lapis is known to bring you clearer and higher intuition. To this day it is used to stimulate your immune system and to stabilize children that display psychic gifts early in life. This powerful stone helps instill self-acceptance of one's given gifts and encourages openness of one's own spiritual awareness. Also used as a pain reliever, lapis is an overall fantastic stone to wear.

Lapis is the traditional birthstone for the month of December and is used to celebrate the ninth wedding anniversary.

Carnelian

Carnelian is said to be the natural stone of courage, vitality, and strength. With an influx of assertive will and detoxification, it motivates one to pursue goals while serving as an amulet to ward off misfortune and in turn, attract good luck. Carnelians are said to encourage you to be grateful for all that you have.

Carnelian is the stone for courage and vitality. Popular for amulets throughout the Mediterranean region, it is said to have prevented misfortune and attracted good luck. Carnelian protects you against feelings of envy and inadequacy. It is said to help the bond between parents and their children. The stone also helps your creative side surface and to believe in oneself. Carnelian helps you to not live in the past, but instead look forward to the future. Recognized to have properties that help with muscle spasms and acne.*

Carnelian is the birthstone for the month of July and the Zodiac sign of Virgo. It is a stone to celebrate the seventeenth wedding anniversary.

*For these benefits, one must hold the stone over the area.

Citrine

Known as the "Success Stone", Citrine is typically associated with financial improvements. Citrine is said to stimulate optimism and decisiveness, assisting in the manifestation of one's own reality. Bringing comfort and optimism, citrine is said to draw abundance with mental focus and clarity allowing one to live in the moment and make ones dreams possible.

This self-cleansing stone is known to be useful for kids to build self-confidence and self-esteem as well as provide support for digestion and metabolism.

Chrysoprase

Chrysoprase, also known as the ‘Stone of Venus,’ was often mistaken for emeralds by ancient jewelers. It was known to have been the favorite natural stone of Alexander the Great and was believed to help him in battle. It has traditionally symbolized happiness, enterprise, and discretion, and is said to bring good fortune and prosperity. It is said to be a powerful stone for compassion, growth, forgiveness, and youthfulness. It’s great effects have been said to help with fertility, healing broken hearts, equalizing emotional balance, and helping to release fearful emotions.

Chrysoprase is one of the birthstones for May and the Gemini Zodiac sign. It is also an alternate stone for the eighteenth wedding anniversary.

Crystal Quartz

Crystal Quartz is transparent and other than appearing clear to the eye, this stone is also believed to bring clarity to those who carry it. It is known for having high vibrations and is one of the stones most associated with inner healing and spiritual growth. Crystal Quartz can help clear out clutter from the mind, body and spirit, eliminate unnecessary distractions and help the wearer manifest their desires and dreams. While it connects well to every chakra, it is particularly powerful to the Third Eye and Crown chakras.

Crystal Quartz is the traditional gemstone for the tenth wedding anniversary and also an alternate stone for the third anniversary. It is also recognized as the traditional alternative gemstone to diamond for the birthstone for April.

Diamond

Among ancient Greeks and Egyptians, Diamonds were considered the king of gems. They believed they give one the power to create their own future. Diamonds are said to help develop one's aura and in turn develop new skills. As the hardest gemstone available, diamonds are thought to symbolize eternity, purity, and love. In modern times it is said to symbolize wealth and prosperity.

Diamond is the modern and traditional birthstone for the month of April and is used to celebrate engagements as well as the 10th and 60th anniversary of weddings.

Emerald

Emerald is a rare and precious gemstone that even Shakespeare wrote about. A precious gemstone that is believed to represent our green earth. Symbolizing rebirth and abundance, it is believed to serve as a spiritual compass and stimulator of metaphysical abilities. Emerald is also said to promote love and compassion, supporting the heart, while helping stay centered in the heart's wisdom. Promotes unconditional love and friendships in a harmonious way.

Catering to kids, it has been discovered to motivate children to excel academically, have better concentration, and better memory. Emerald is also recognized to calm upset emotions. A sacred stone for hope, love, faith, and wisdom.

Emerald is the modern and traditional birthstone for the month of May and is used to celebrate the twentieth and thirty-fifth wedding anniversary.

Garnet

The word Garnet comes from the word pomegranate and its color is reminiscent of the fruits’ seeds. Garnets are known to be a powerful stone for attraction and making wishes come true. They are also considered useful for protection against hazardous accidents. Garnets symbolize truth, confidence, perseverance, strength, creativity, and sexuality. It is known as a ‘commitment stone’ which reinforces tenacity and commitment in relationships.

Garnet is the birthstone for January and also the traditional birthstone for those born under the Virgo and Aquarius zodiac signs. It is also used to celebrate the second wedding anniversary.

Gold Quartz

Gold Quartz or golden quartz is a powerful cleansing stone. Known to assist in the releasing of old behaviors, addictions, conditioning, blockages, and destructive patterns. It is said to activate healing on every level, raising one's frequency to release and blockages and/or unwanted energies.

Gold quartz restores one's balance and encourages peace and harmony. It has also been known to help digestive issues and help with relieving nausea. Overall a very powerful healing and protection stone.

Green Tourmaline

Green Tourmaline (or Verdelite) is a natural, semi-precious, green Tourmaline gemstone. According to Vedic astrology, this gemstone can be worn as a substitute for emeralds to gain better intellectual ability, refined communication skills, and good health. Green Tourmaline is known for having a broad spectrum of colors and is an earthy energy stone. It has a strong heart chakra vibration to promote compassion- particularly towards oneself. It has a strong healing capacity and helps one connect to nature and is a powerful aid for self-healing. It also connects to the third eye chakra, allowing stronger visualization abilities. It can enhance your creativity and increase your abundance and prosperity.

In Eastern cultures, green tourmaline is the birthstone for May. In Western, it is the modern birthstone for Capricorn.

Hematite

Historically, Hematite has been considered a stone to rebuild and start anew, and has interestingly been discovered on Mars. It is the most grounding stone in the mineral kingdom, rooting your body and mind back to earth and is therefore connected to the Root Chakra. It has powerful properties of attraction, much like that of a magnet. Hematite is said to help rebuild red blood cells, aids in absorption of iron, and regulates your kidneys. Polished, this stone is a radiating silver color. For children, it is said to help overcome timidness and brings out one’s charisma. There are connections between Hematite and sleep and is said to help one feel safe and comfortable so one’s body tissues get to relax and sleep more comfortably.

Hematite is an alternate stone to celebrate the eleventh wedding anniversary.

Lepolite

Lepidolite is a stone of transition and has long been used as a source of lithium--a remedy used by those who suffer from high mood swings, chaotic emotions, and symptoms of bipolar. It can help to harmonize those turbulent emotions that may be running amuck in your mind, body, and soul. It has a long history of bringing inner peace, harmony, and calm.

Lepidolite is also known as The Stone of Transition, The Peace Stone, and The Grandmother Stone as it has the ability to soothe and stabilize the mind and soul. It is known for helping boost your immune system, calm the nervous system, and reduce stress and anxiety. A nurturing, soothing, and gentle stone, it can help clear blockages in the Heart, Third Eye, and Crown Chakra.

Lepidolite is an amazing and helpful stone for those born under the Zodiac sign of Libra.

Malachite

Malachite is an earthy and deeply focused stone with many unique and incredibly strong properties. There are many ancient stories on how malachites were found and utilized. Known to help against demons and the evil eye, it was often used by nursing mothers for the protection of children.

Due to its copper levels, malachite has been known to help to relieve arthritis. Historically used for its antibacterial effects, it was also used to help with wounds. Some cultures used malachite paste mixed with honey as a natural antibiotic. For women, the benefits of this stone surpass many. Malachite is said to help with cramping and childbirth along with any physiological discomfort.

Milky Quartz

Referred to as the “Wisdom Stone”, Milky Quartz has calming and soothing properties that compare to “maternal love”. Quartz in general is the second most common mineral on earth and can conduct electricity under pressure. With its ancient angelic wisdom, it holds and releases information; and it’s because of this that you may notice your Milky Quartz become clearer in color at times. With its recognized magical powers, it promotes clarity in thought and raises awareness. A favored stone for children.

Morganite

Morganite is also referred to as the stone for “Divine love”. Allowing compassionate healing of old wounds and sadness. Deep love Does exist! This stone helps you find it and see it. Cleansing yourself of past sorrow you can find your strength and personal confidence. Forgiveness is key to the process. Morganite helps you overcome the discomfort of forgiveness, which in turn helps the process of reaching and finding divine love. Morganite is also recognized in aiding with vertigo and helps reawaken your cells. Turn your sadness into a graceful power.

Rose Quartz

Rose Quartz is often called the stone of “Unconditional Love.” Said to be a stone that helps stabilize emotions, dissolve confusion, and assist in drawing harmony with oneself and others. Promoting self-worth and attracting love, rose quartz is said to improve energy flow and circulation allowing one to see things objectively. These qualities help one choose a more positive approach in life.

Also a strong healing crystal for children due to its gentle and positive energy. Rose quartz is a good choice for those children who commonly experience hurt feelings or aggressive tendencies. Rose quartz is said to soothe uncontrolled emotional states of anxiety and/or fear. A great stone to wear around the child's neck.

Ruby

Ruby is the third hardest gemstone and is one of the four precious stones along with diamond, sapphire and emerald. Ruby is believed to promote love, health, knowledge and wealth. It has been associated with improved energy and concentration, creativity, loyalty, honor and compassion.

Ruby is said to encourage passion and zest for life, increase spiritual wisdom, and shield against psychic attacks. Ruby harmonizes very well with blue sapphire due to the self-control and determination properties that combine with the ruby’s strength and courage. Using rose quartz in conjunction with ruby will offer a fiery passion that can help heal and mend broken or old relationships.

Ruby is the modern and traditional birthstone for the month of July and is used to celebrate the fifteenth, fortieth, and eightieth wedding anniversaries.

Sapphire

Known as the stone of wisdom and prosperity, Sapphire is believed to attract gifts and fulfill dreams and desires. It is said to restore balance within the body, align the physical, mental, and spiritual planes, and bring peace of mind. It stimulates concentration, brings lightness, and joy.

Blue sapphire brings the wisdom of confidence in one’s own intuition. It is protective and grounding, and relieves anxiety and sorrow. Wear it as a talisman for seeking and maintaining employment.

Sapphire is the modern and traditional birthstone for the month of September and is used to celebrate the fifth, forty-fifth, and seventy-fifth wedding anniversaries.

Smoky Quartz

Smoky Quartz is considered a serenity stone, releasing depression and fear. A stone referenced for its magnificent quality of absorbing any and all negative energy that may be around. It is also recognized for helping one’s ideas and dreams become reality. Said to be beneficial mentally in enhancing survival instinct and helps prioritize needs and wants through wisdom.

Tiger's Eye

Known as the stone of protection, Tiger's Eye is said to protect one against negative energies and emotions both outside and inside oneself. A grounding stone that brings clear thinking and insight, promotes metal clarity, helps one to resolve conflict easily and objectively with unclouded emotions, and increases focus and problem solving skills.

It is said to bring the wearer good luck, courage, strength, and confidence to achieve one's goals, reassuring them of their own personal power.

Tiger's eye is used to celebrate the 18th anniversary of weddings.

Turquoise

Turquoise is a stone that inspires one to act out of truth and compassion and helps one to reach their deepest wisdom, wholeness, and inner peace.

A stone referred to as the “fallen sky stone”, turquoise has been believed to transmute negative energy and protect against outside influences or pollutants to any person who wears it. Turquoise is considered “to bring cheerfulness of the soul”, allowing children to relax and let go, opening their ability to ask for help when needed.

Turquoise’s rich history about its mystical energies and its influence on the human body can be found across multiple cultures, countries, and continents.

Turquoise is the traditional birthstone for the month of December and is used to celebrate the eleventh anniversary of weddings.