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Your Horoscope Gems and Minerals

Your Horoscope Gems and Minerals

posted by Annie B. Bond

Adapted from Astroshamanism: Book 2, by Franco Santoro (Findhorn Press, 2003).

Our sun sign can tell us which minerals and gemstones have a soul-connection with us, enhancing our natural energies and serving as allies for greater health, wholeness, and wellbeing. When we wear or carry one of our special stones, it can lend us the confidence, strength, or other attributes we need.

Find out which gems and minerals are right for your sign, here:

Aries, March 21-April 19: All reddish stones, bloodstone, brimstone, carnelian, diamond, fire agate, flint, garnet, iron, magnetite, malachite, pink tourmaline, red coral, red jasper, red opal, ruby, steel, topaz

Taurus, April 20-May 21: Agate, alabaster, aquamarine, chrysocolla, clay, emerald, jade, jasper, kunzite, lapis lazuli, magnetite, rose quartz, sapphire

Gemini, May 22-June 20: Chrysocolla, chrysoprase, marble, moss agate, pyrite, tiger’s eye

Cancer, June 21-July 22: Aquamarine, carnelian, emerald, moonstone, opal, pearl, rhodochrosite, selenite, silver, all soft stones

Leo, July 23- Aug 22: Amber, carnelian, cat’s eye, chrysocolla, chrysolite, citrine, diamond, fire agate, garnet, pink tourmaline, rhodochrosite, ruby, sardonic, topaz

Virgo, Aug 23-Sept 22: Agate, amazonite, amber, aquamarine, carnelian, citrine, chrysocolla, crystals in general, flint, jasper, marble, sapphire, topaz, turquoise, zircon

Libra, Sept 23-Oct 22: Alabaster, aquamarine, beryl, blue sapphire, bronze, brass, carnelian, chrysolite, chrysoporase, copper, coral, daimond, emerald, jade, kunzite, lapis lazuli, moss-agate, pink tourmaline, turquoise

Scorpio, Oct 23-Nov 21: Agate, albite, aquamarine, bloodstone, hematite, emerald, garnet, green tourmaline, malachite, moonstone, obsidian, ruby, smoky quartz, topaz

Sagittarius, Nov 22-Dec 21: Amethyst, azutire, carbuncle, emerald, hyacinth, lapis lazuli, marble, moonstone, pink tourmaline, ruby, sapphire, sodalite

Capricorn, Dec 22-Jan 19: Amber, amethyst, beryl, carnelian, coal, fire agate, garnet, green tourmaline, jet, laboratories, lapis lazuli, lead, onyx, peridot, ruby, sapphire, black stones, sand and grey-colored, rough stones and minerals in general

Aquarius, Jan 20-Feb 18: Aluminum, amber, aquamarine, black pearl, blue sapphire, electrum, garnet, jacinth, laboratories, lapis lazuli, larimar, obsidian, opal, platinum

Pisces, Feb 19-March 20: Amethyst, aquamarine, beryl, coral, diamond, flourite, green tourmaline, jade, laboratories, moonstone, opal, platinum

The Wiccan Stone Daily Update

The Wiccan Stone Daily Update

For Thursday March 9, 2003

Recommended Stones for today:
Rhodonite and Onyx

 
Rhodonite: Rhodonite promotes the oxygen flow in the lungs and protects the bronchial tubes and is an excellent stone against Parkinson’s disease, eases changes, against depression, stimulates hearing, bones and lungs, against fear and for self respect. The stone eases pains caused by cramps, irritability without a specific reason, enhances the memory. Rhodonite stimulates personal development and personal insight. In magick this stone is used because of its peaceful vibrations and to see things in perspective.
 
Onyx: Onyx is a powerful grounding stone. Against accidents, deafness and ringing ears, promotes hearing, listening and concentration, makes one serious and strengthens ones sense of reality. Against skin disorders, suppurating wounds, heart disease, strengthens the eyes, the hair, skin, gives the skin a positive glow, gives perseverance, against blocked circulation and for heart, stomach, spleen, nerves, kidneys and weather sensitivity, against sadness and negativity, against high blood pressure, weak heart. Promotes a good energy flow in the body, against respiratory illnesses especially tuberculosis. Promotes seriousness, gives meekness and perseverance, controls passion and calms. Onyx is a protection stone, it protects against negative influences, but also against astral attacks and all negativity. This stone suppresses sexual impulses, for most people this is not a good idea, because sex is a natural release and part of life. But for those whose sexual impulses are too strong this stone is suitable. Sexual impulses can be brought on by stones like i.e: Diamond, a small Diamond set in Onyx symbolizes the control over ones sexual nature.

The Colour Yellow: Yellow is the colour that is connected to the Solar Plexus, it is a protective colour, but also the symbol of warmth, joy and wisdom. In colour therapy the colour yellow is used to stimulate the brain, break through mental blockages, yellow is a laxative and diuretic. It is used in case of depression, diabetes, impotence, bladder problems, diseases of the kidneys, gallbladder and liver . This colour gives one courage and self confidence. In magick yellow is used for divination, attraction, astral projection and to enhance spiritual wisdom and power.

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Daily Crystal: Black Phantom Quartz

Quartz, Phantom
Phantom crystals are wonderful awareness tools. They can give a sense of magic that most of us have lost along the course of our lives. Phantom crystals can help us increase awareness of evolution, in ourselves and in the world around us, showing how growth, rest, and rebirth cycle through all existence. Psychically, phantoms are considered excellent for past life work and meditation, and is valuable for the mystic or spiritual seeker. Physically, crystal healing and folk lore say that phantom crystals are excellent for initiating healing, bringing great energy to the healing process, and are especially helpful for hearing disorders and emotional healing.

Black Phantom

“Black Phantom Quartz Crystals are very unusual. They provide the energy of the quartz, coupled with the property of grounding; this grounding is via the perfect alignment of the physical energy centres, which occurs with the use of this mineral. Hence, with a black phantom crystal, one does not require an additional stone for grounding.” 

Black Phantom Quartz

Phantoms teach us about the process of life and growth and how to overcome obstacles to see life as a wondrous journey. Phantoms are to be used for the redemption and cleansing of the earth. The phantom works to bring together the participants of humanity to save the planet. They are excellent sources in initiating healing. They can also be used to access the records of ones progression through past lives. Black Phantoms provide the energy of the quartz, coupled with the property of grounding. This grounding is via the perfect alignment of the physical energy centres, which occurs with the use of this mineral. Hence, with a black phantom crystal, one does not require an additional stone for grounding.