Disclaimer
This information is not meant to replace any medical treatment. It is
offered here as a service.
Use this information at your own risk. No guarantee is made towards
validity.
This is my personal belief on how high quality gemstones work for me.
Chakra Therapy
There are two main ways gemstones are used on chakras -- placement on
a single chakra at a time or placement on all chakras
at once. One can experiment to see what works best for them.
Finding Chakras
Chakras are the 7 main energy centers of the body according to Eastern
medicine. They are in the center of the body, starting
at the base of the spine and running up to the top of the head.
1.Root/Base Chakra
2.Sex/Navel Chakra
3.Stomach/Solar Plexus Chakra
4.Heart Chakra
5.Throat Chakra
6.Brow/Third Eye Chakra
7.Crown Chakra
To find a chakra:
1.Use a gemstone and circle front of body in a large circle over where a chakra should be.
Many gemstones will work -- but I find Black Onyx easiest one can do this without a gemstone after practice but using a gemstone makes it much easier
2.Slowly decrease the size of circle following the energy.
With Black Onyx, you can feel where the Chakra is by where you place
it on your body. One's body will tingle where chakras are. Other gemstones
can be more subtle. The gemstone simply feels like it is being lead to
the Chakra.
Single Chakra Therapy
Often one simply wants to work on a single chakra. Simply place a gemstone or strand of gemstones on a Chakra and keep them there from 3-25 minutes. I prefer using clear optical quality quartz on chakras. However, here are the stones that others recommend on each chakra.
1.Root/Base Chakra: Black Onyx/Obsidian
2.Sex/Navel Chakra: Carnelian
3.Stomach/Solar Plexus Chakra: Citrine
4.Heart Chakra: Rose Quartz/Ruby
5.Throat Chakra: Indigo (translucent Sodalite)/Purple
Rainbow Florite
6.Brow/Third Eye Chakra: Amethyst/Aquamarine/Lapis Lazuli/Clear
Quartz
7.Crown Chakra: Amethyst/Clear Quartz
One can always substitute clear quartz sphere or strand of frosted quartz for any chakra. Other people have different charts. Experiment. Find what works best for you! If a stone ever feels very uncomfortable, I recommend removing it.
Another way to do single chakra therapy is to take a single stone and sequentially work your way up the chakras. I.e.. Put malachite on your root chakra for 3-5 minutes; then on your sex chakra for 3-5 minutes, etc. This teaches you multiple things:
How a stone feels on each chakra
Which chakra it works best on (or does it
feel good on all)
If the stone works well on more than one chakra
My favorite gemstone to do this with is emerald (a 2" ring of beads works GREAT). My clients have found this very healing.
All Chakra Therapy
The easiest therapy is to take 7 clear quartz spheres or 7 strands of frosted quartz and place them on all your chakras - starting at the base chakra and working your way up. Let them stay on your chakras for 5-25 minutes. Remove the strands in the opposite order -- starting from the crown chakra. You may wish to wear a strand of frosted quartz when done to help maintain your balance.
I have tried this therapy w/ spheres and strands of several types of gemstones. When using other gemstones, I recommend using with spheres.
I tried this once with strands of black opal
and it was very overwhelming.
Green Adventurine felt healing but didn't
help nearly as much as putting it directly on an organ that needed it.
Amethyst was very uplifting -- but it seemed
to be much better on the higher chakras singly or directly on an organ
such as stomach or liver
Rose quartz felt good -- but my body wanted
more rose quartz on heart chakra than on other chakras
Rhodocrisite was too strong for me. Try it
for a very very short time (15 seconds) on a single chakra. Always follow
it by something soothing/healing.
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Therapeutic Gemstone Properties
I only use the highest quality stones. High quality stones are undyed (if possible), have no chips/fractures, and are not irradiated (to enhance color). I recommend using rounded stones for gemstone therapy.
The properties listed here are for rounded, highest quality gemstones. Non-rounded stones may have different effects.
Amazonite: Improve self worth. I find that
I have more confidence when I wear this stone.
Amethyst: Spiritual Upliftment. This is also
the present carrier of the purple color ray. I wear a short necklace of
this
when I need to communicate effectively. I
place this on my stomach/liver when I have stomach problems.
Apatite: Communication. I wear this stone
when there have been misunderstanding. It is also helpful for fighting
viruses.
Aquamarine: Remind one of the Ocean of Love
and Mercy. It can help one understand difficult situations from a
love-filled viewpoint. I either wear an Aquamarine
stone or gaze into an Aquamarine crystal. I recommend Aquamarine
or Rose Quartz for those who are experiencing
a lot of grief.
Blue Aventurine: Circulation. I get very happy
when I wear this stone. I also use this to help clear my congestion.
Green Aventurine: Physical healing. I either
place this around my neck or on the area where healing is needed. This
is the
stone I would choose for overall healing support.
For major illnesses, I would use emerald and/or frosted quartz as well.
Transparent Aventurine is extremely powerful
- however, it needs washing daily (dry flat). Immature transparent
aventurine will fade.
Cape Amethyst: Inner alignment. This seems
to balance the inner bodies (emotional, spiritual, etc.) as well as provide
more energy. I use a very small sphere (4-6mm)
on acupressure points for 1-5 minutes to clear energy blockages. For
larger spheres (8mm), use less than a minute.
Also good for Arthritis - wrap strands around aching joint.
Carnelian: Balance creativity and mental processes.
When my husband was wheezing from allergies, I placed this on him.
He stopped wheezing within 30 seconds. When
I removed it, he started wheezing again. This worked best with natural
carnelian (bright orange). However, clear
man-made Carnelian worked on him as well. Wash carnelian under water after
wearing it. Carnelian is the carrier of the
orange ray.
Citrine: Upliftment. I wear this to help align
my spine. I either place a strand along my spine or wear it around my neck.
Citrine encourages the yellow ray to support
the body. This stone also helps one process energy work.
Coral: Emotional Foundation. Coral protects
and strengthens one's emotional foundation.
Diamond: Increase personal clarity. I find
this aligns me with my higher purpose as well as offers many healing properties.
I have had profound results with Diamond therapy.
(Some diamond therapists are listed below under gemstone
therapists.)
Emerald: Physical and emotional healing. This
is the strongest physical healing gemstone that I know. I use it by placing
it
on the area which needs healing or wearing
it around my neck. Emerald is the carrier of the green ray.
Green Fluorite: Hormone Balance. This stone
has been helpful with hormonal changes such as PMS and menopause.
Purple Rainbow Fluorite: Change. Helps one
get out of ruts.
Jade: Relaxation. Jade works wonders for my
husband when placed on a sore shoulder or back. I have used it to reduce
tension in my life. I find that I am calmer
when I wear Jade.
Kunzite: Emotional Support. I use this stone
to help my mind and my emotions be in sync.
Lapis: Understand the mind. Expanding your
viewpoint. It is good for connecting the heart and the mind when worn over
the heart.
Leopardskin Jasper: Bring what one needs.
Note that it doesn't necessarily bring in what you want. However, it is
a
wonderfully supporting stone.
Mahogany Obsidian: Decision making. It has
been helpful in healing my gums as well.
Malachite: Bring harmony into one's life.
I have done many meditations with malachite to gather knowledge on gemstones
and on myself.
Moldavite: Grounding stone. Really puts one
in their body. This is extremely strong -- you may wish to try black onyx
for
grounding first. [Helps you talk to other
sentient beings (humans and whales and dolphins). I haven't tried this.]
Grey Moonstone: Help one accept other stone's
help by cleansing blocks. This can be hard to wear.
Orange Moonstone: Help one accept other stone's
help by comforting you. This is less powerful than white - but helpful
when one really needs a certain stone.
White Moonstone: Help one accept other stone's
help through highlighting the others effects. I like this moonstone the
most. When worn by itself is balances yin/yang.
Moss Agate: Get in touch with nature. Plant
knowledge.
Mother of Pearl: Protection; Know mother's
love. This stone is a great protective stone.
Black Obsidian: Grounding stone. I gaze into
it for a very short time (1-5 minutes) each day for 3 days when I need
insight into a problem. I use Black Obsidian
when I have been too dense to understand what Aquamarine has been trying
to show me. This is a very strong stone. I
use it sparingly.
Black Onyx: Help one to change bad habits.
This is great when used in a necklace. I have found it helps people notice
their chakras when placed on each chakra.
(This can be done one chakra at a time.) It is a great grounding stone.
Black
Onyx is always dyed.
Black Opal: See self as Soul. I find this
stone is great for helping one see the possibilities of how one can be
all they can
be. This stone seems to strengthen bones too.
Opal: See possibilities; Discover a broader
view. I use opal to see all the possibilities in a situation. I find it
very freeing
when I feel I am blocked into a situation.
Some people find this stone very hard to wear. I find it wonderful. A little
opal
can go a long way.
Fresh Water Pearl: Enable one to accept love.
See the good parts of oneself so you can love yourself and others more.
Poppy Jasper: Gain a positive outlook. I find
that I am very happy when I wear this stone.
Frosted Quartz: Balance. I often place this
over the chakras or wear it around my neck. It is wonderfully soothing.
Rose Quartz: Emotional Balance. Very good
for expressing and soothing emotions. Try to find undyed Rose Quartz. I
find that gold doesn't mix with rose quartz.
Rhodonite: Emotional support. Helps one take
the next step emotionally.
Rhodocrisite: Change. Gives one confidence
while making desired changes. Very supportive. One can make large
changes very quickly with this stone.
Ruby: Love; Open the heart. For me, Ruby opens
the heart. It allows me to overcome fear. Carrier of the Red ray.
Sapphire: Mental Clarity; Clear mental garbage.
Carrier of the Blue ray.
Sodalite: Protection from external negative
energy. I use it by computers to help reduce the damage from EMF.
Sunstone: Enhance contemplations. I find my
meditations are clearer when I wear this stone. Also, I remember my
dreams more. I use it for a few days in a
row when I find I have not been remembering my dreams.
Sugilite: Absorb garbage from wearer's aura.
I feel lighter when I wear this stone. It uplifts me and gives me more
energy.
Tanzanite: Change. It uplifts and opens the
heart.
Green Tourmaline: promote male balance; physical
healing. I do not recommend this for females (use emerald or
aventurine).
Pink Tourmaline: promote female balance; protection.
Tree Agate: Introspection. Helps one view
themselves with more clarity and see the world through a broader viewpoint.
Unikite: balance physical/emotions.
The body needs all 7 color rays: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo,
and violet. Each color ray is associated with one or more (depending on
which reference you use) of the chakras.
By using the color ray that supports a particular chakra, you can speed
healing of the associated areas and organs.
Ayurvedic Gemstone Properties
I have had mixed results w/ Ayurvedic medicine. Using Ayurvedic toothpaste
has gotten my teeth and gums to be healthier than they ever were when using
conventional brands of toothpaste; using oil before showers occasionally
has really helped my skin.
The recommended foods hasn't worked great for me -- but I think that
is due to me seeming to switch doshas fairly often. However, I know others
who always have great results.
Uses of Gems:
For healing: Amethyst, Bloodstone, Pearl
(I find Pearl
draining unless used with other stones. I would not use it for physical
healing unless you have an over
abundance of
energy. I would use it for emotional healing)
To experience subtle effects of energy: Diamond,
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby
To attract creativity: Bloodstone, Pearl
For receptivity: Agate, Beryl
(I use Citrine
or Cape Amethyst)
To provide general protection: a Beryl, Lapis
Linquis
(I use Sodalite
or Mother of Pearl)
For protection against cold: Carbon Steel
(I haven't used
this. I would try Rose Quartz.)
For protection against anger: Pearl, Opal
Ayurvedic Birthstone chart
January: Garnet
February: Amethyst
March: Bloodstone
April: Diamond
May: Agate
June: Pearl
July: Ruby
August: Sapphire
September: Moonstone
October: Opal
November: Topaz
December: Ruby
Cleaning Gemstones
There are many ways to clear crystals of negative energy. Here are some suggestions:
Outside method: Place in Sunlight (see sunlight
chart below), Moonlight or Rain (see water method) for up to a day.
Placing the stone on or near a plant often
quickens the process.
Crystal Method: If small, can place on a Quartz
or Amethyst cluster (This is a great way to clean necklaces! Cluster should
be dedicated to this purpose with a clear intent. Clean cluster every month
or two in rain or sunlight if possible.)
An Amethyst Geode works great for this too!
Sage Tea Method: hathor@primeline.com uses
sage tea to cleanse hers. She has found this to be very effective with
less possibility of damaging them. Since there are many crows and other
such birds who love bright shiny objects where she lives she found out
the hard way that setting them outside to wash in the rain and bask in
the sun (or under moonlight) was not going to work for her. Take some sage
(fresh is always better but not mandatory) and brew a pot of light tea
and allow it to cool. Place your crystals in a bowl (She uses glass) and
pour the cooled tea over them. She leaves hers in the sage overnight. Then
remove them and rinse with clean and pure water. Since there are chemicals
in most water systems you may wish to buy a gallon of distilled water at
the store for under $1.00.
If you can safely place them outside for nature
to cleanse that is perfect, though you'll need to be able to distinguish
which stones cleanse best by moonlight and which are more solar.
Smudge method: pass stones through the smoke
of a scented incense such as sweetgrass, frankincense, sage or Dragon's
Blood or passing them through a candle flame.
Water method: place stones under alternating
hot & cold running water for 5 minutes (or in the rain for many hours).
I place stones in a plastic strainer and then alternate the hot and cold
running water from the sink. It is good to have a water filter on your
tap to filter out some of the chemicals if possible. This is quick and
easy but there are drawbacks:
some stones loose their coatings when they
get wet such as Lapis, Malachite and Sodalite. They often are stronger
after this is done -- but they may get damaged faster. Cleaning these stones
in the sun or moonlight works fine. [Stones really really like the rain.
It cleans them much better than the sink method if the weather is cooperating.]
Homeopathic method: Some homeopathic solutions
seem to clean gemstones as well. I've successfully used NET (alcohol-free)
homeopathics to clean stones. Other alcohol-free brands may work as well.
Sea salt method: use about 1 cup of sea salt
to 2 cups natural spring water. I place my stones in the salt, and let
them soak for the better part of the day. If the day is sunny, I try to
let them dry in the sunshine for a few hours, or if there are lunar stones,
to lay in the moonlight on a windowsill through the night.
Sand method: when all else fails... or you
are having a hard time cleaning something, bury it in moist sand (or soil).
No wrappings. Beware, polish is often removed doing this method. However,
it will get something clean.
Stones that are damaged in Sunlight (there may be more):
Aventurine: translucent types often loose color
Amethyst: becomes paler
Apatite: pink variety fades
Aquamarine: becomes paler
Beryl: brown or orange types may change to
pale pink
Citrine: may change color
Fluorite: green and purple types change color
Rose Quartz: becomes paler
Smoky Quartz: becomes paler
Kunzite: becomes pale or loses color
Sapphire: is much happier in moonlight
Buying your own Gemstones
There are many ways that dealers treat gemstones. The savvy buyer asks lots of questions and hopefully tests the results. Here are some treatments to look for:
Irradiation: This is the worst treatment used.
Gemstones are dead once they are irradiated. It is *very* common to irradiate
Aquamarine, Topaz, Emerald, and Diamond as well as other stones. This treatment
brings out color and removes imperfections. Some dealers don't even know
if they are selling irradiated stones. Honest ones will tell you. If you
can feel energy from gemstones -- it will be either very scattered or dead
when a gemstone is irradiated.
Dye: This is the most common treatment used.
On clear stones, one will often see the cracks being darker than the rest
of the stone. On others, sometimes there is a residue that rubs off --
or white patches. Almost all Lapis and Rose Quartz are dyed. Amethyst and
Citrine are often dyed. Dyed stones are much weaker with the following
exception: Black Onyx is dyed in normal processing.
Coatings: Jasper is often dipped in petroleum
products to bring out color and to seal it. Unfortunately, this makes it
weaker. Sometimes you can tell by smell. Energetically, it feels dampened.
Fake stones: Some places will try passing
off fake stones instead of natural ones. There are fake stones for most
gemstones on the market. Always ask what stone something is if you are
not certain. Honest dealers will tell you. If a stone looks too perfect
it may be fake, irradiated or dyed. I avoid laboratory products (also known
as synthetics).
Other things to look for:
Quality of stone: is it good color, good clarity
and desired shape?
Quality of cut: are there chips, dents, and
imperfections in the stone? For beads, Are stones the same size and shape?
Quality of drilling: if buying beads, how
big of hole is there?
Length of strand: if buying unstrung beads,
be certain your strand is a full 16 inches.
Going to Gem & Jewelry Shows exposes you to lots of gemstones. You
can compare several and get educated by many dealers. To find the show
nearest you, go to Gemstone and Jewelry Shows.
Gemstone Therapists
Here are gemstone therapists that I have gone to and have received substantial
benefits.
They do not pay me to have their name placed on this list. Your experience
may differ.
For suggestions, questions or comments, please send them to
lorraine@gems4friends.com