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GemstonesGemstones, crystals and other precious minerals have long been used in both magic and jewellery. They are believed to possess certain qualities which you can tap into and use. In this section you will find articles on the basic care and use of gemstones, as well as the gemstone encyclopedia which has a huge listing of different gems, complete with pictures, associations with deities, elements, star signs and more, a general description and account of any known ledgends or lore surrounding the stone, and also any healing or magical properties it may possess. Charging Gemstones
What does 'charging' a gemstone mean?To charge a gemstone is to infuse it with positive natural energies, and dispel any negative energies that may be clinging to it. If you are able to sense energies in your crystals, you may find that after a while the energy feels dampened or dull. You can cleanse and refresh the energy in your crystal by using one of the following methodsWaterCaution! Not all gemstones can be safely left to soak in water. Opaque or organic stone, such as malachite or amber should not be immersed in water. This method is, however, good for transparent, crystalli...Tags: gemstones Cleaning Gemstones
General CareDifferent crystals have different properties - some are hard, some are soft, some are porous, some are not. Bear in mind the particular qualities of your stone when taking care of it. Some of the softer crystals can be scratched or otherwise damaged from a simple knock, something you should pay particular attention to if wearing your gemstone as a piece of jewellery.Even the harder varieties of gemstone can be damaged by a more serious blow, and can be particularly vulnerable if there are small flaws or inclusions in the gem. Take care when storing your jewellery as well, as hard st... Tags: gemstones Encyclopedia
Welcome to the encyclopedia of gemstones. You can view detailed information
for each gemstone, including associations with elements, deities, Sabbats
and more, different names for the stone, a description of its physical
characteristics, a general overview of it and lengthy descriptions of
its magical and medicinal properties as well as any lore and legend
surrounding it.To view this information, simply click on a gemstone name which appears in bold below. Any names which are not in bold font are works in progress, and you can check back soon to view more information on those gemstones. Gemstones...Tags: gemstones Using Gemstones
So you've found the right gemstone for you - now what do you do with
it? Depending on the size of the stone there are lots of different ways
to use it.Large stones, or crystal clusters can be placed at strategic points around your house. For example, keep a Rose Quartz in the room your family uses most to foster loving relationships, or keep an Amethyst on your bedside table to ward off nightmares. Smaller gemstones can taken to be set in jewellery, or simply worn about your person in a small pouch or draw-string bag. They can be placed under your pillow to help you sleep and dream, or kept in yo... Tags: gemstones |
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