Crystal meanings

Agate: Agate is an attractive stone which sometimes has unusual patterns. It is a soothing and calming crystal which works slowly to bring inner strength, self-acceptance and self-confidence. Agate encourages you to stop worrying and to take a step back from your problems helping you to regain balance and to release negativity from your life. Agate is also believed to improve concentration, perception and analytical abilities encouraging the discovery of practical solutions. Agate is the birthstone for Gemini.

Agate - Crazy Lace: Crazy Lace Agate is also known as Mexican Agate. Like all Agates it is a soothing and calming stone, which encourages selfacceptance and self-confidence. In addition Crazy Lace Agate is said to relieve emotional pain and to lighten your life. It is believed to clear energy blockages and to bring vitality to major organs. Crazy Lace Agate is also thought to encourage concentration and to help you to stay focused on the task in hand. Because of its ability to absorb emotional pain, Crazy Lace Agate should be cleansed frequently.

Agate - Fire: Fire Agate is a grounding and protecting stone with a deep calming energy. It is said to build a protective shield around the body, deflecting ill-wishing and harm and reflecting it back to its source. Fire Agate is also believed to instil courage and spiritual fortitude, to reduce fear and to encourage feelings of security and safety. In addition it is said to stimulate energy and life force and to increase sexual vitality. In healing Fire Agate is believed to aid stomach and circulatory problems. It is also thought to help reduce cravings and may be of benefit in the treatment of addictions and destructive desires.

Agate - Moss: Moss Agate has a very positive energy, it is said to increase hope and optimism and to improve self-esteem and self-confidence. Moss Agate is said to attract abundance and to bring prosperity into your life. It is believed to be a stone of new beginnings helping to release you from deepseated fears and blockages that might be holding you back. In addition Moss Agate is strongly connected to nature and is said to help you

open your eyes to the beauty that is all around you. In healing Moss Agate is believed to speed up recovery from illness or injury and to boost the immune system. It is thought to be anti-inflammatory, reducing swelling in the lymph node, easing the symptoms of colds and flu and lowering temperatures. Moss Agate is also believed to help reduce the pain of childbirth.

Agate - Tree: Tree Agate is a white crystal with green markings. It is an extremely stabilizing stone that can help you to feel safe and secure even in the most challenging situations. It is also said to endow you with the strength to face unpleasant circumstances with poise and self-control, helping you to extract positives from a bad situation. Tree Agate is believed to provide a powerful connection to the nurturing energy of nature. It is a good stone for plants and trees and can be gridded around a growing area to improve the health of the plants. Tree Agate is a slow acting crystal and should be worn, or carried, for long periods of time to get the full benefit.

Amazonite: Amazonite is a lovely blue and green stone often streaked with white. It is an extremely soothing crystal and is believed to calm the brain and nervous system. Amazonite is said to dispel negative energy and to improve confidence, leadership and communication. It is a useful stone to wear or carry if you have to face a challenging situation, have a difficult question to ask or have to speak in public. It is a good stone for writers and artists as it is thought to enhance self-expression and creativity. It can also be an aid to seeing both sides of a problem and in analysing and sorting out information. Amazonite is said to be helpful for osteoporosis by assisting the body with the absorption of calcium. It is also said to be of benefit for relieving menstrual cramps and muscle cramps. Amazonite is associated with the Heart and Throat Chakras.

Amber: Amber is not strictly a crystal: it is fossilized tree resin. It has an opaque or transparent appearance and may have vegetation or small insects trapped inside. Amber is said to have the ability to draw disease from the body. It is believed to absorb negative energy and transmute it into positive energy helping the body to rebalance and heal itself. In healing Amber stimulates the Sacral Chakra and helps stomach, spleen, kidney, bladder, liver and gallbladder problems. Wear as jewellery, hold while meditating, carry in your pocket or place on the

Sacral Chakra.

Amethyst: Amethyst is said to aid creative thinking and spiritual awareness. It is a protective stone and wearing it as jewellery or carrying it in your pocket is said to protect against psychic attack. Placing Amethyst by the side of your bed while you sleep is thought to reduce nightmares. In healing Amethyst can be placed on the Brow and the Crown Chakras. It is believed to ease headaches, release tension, relieve physical and emotional pain and help combat addictions. It is also reputed to reduce swellings and bruises. In ancient times it was fashioned into a drinking vessel, as it was believed to cure drunkenness. Amethyst is one of the most versatile healing stones and can be used in several crystal healing layouts. Amethyst is the birthstone for February and for Pisces. Please keep your amethyst crystals out of direct sunlight as they may fade.

Ametrine: Ametrine is a combination of Amethyst and Citrine and as such unites the master healing properties of Amethyst with the 'feel good' properties of Citrine. The Amethyst energy, in Ametrine, works very quickly to ease and release pain while the Citrine energy encourages a feeling of wellbeing and mental focus.Ametrine is also known for its ability to stimulate creativity and to encourage you to take control of your own life. It is said to promote flashes of inspiration and is ideal to wear or hold when taking stock and making decisions about your career. In healing Ametrine is believed to ease gastric upsets and to strengthen the immune system. It is also said to provide relief from chronic fatigue syndrome, depression, fatigue and lethargy, tension headaches and stress related diseases. Ametrine is believed to clear stress and tension from the head, calming the mind and bringing mental focus. Because Ametrine combines the colours of yellow and purple it can be placed on the Solar Plexus or the Crown Chakra.

Angelite: Angelite is an opaque, blue and white crystal, sometimes containing flecks of red. It is formed from Celestite, that has been compressed over millions of years. As its name suggests, Angelite is said to help attune the user with the angelic realm and to facilitate angelic contact. It is also said to heighten perception, enhance telepathic communication and to enable out-of-body journeys to take place, while still maintaining contact with everyday reality. Angelite helps you to speak the truth and to be more compassionate and accepting, especially of

things that cannot be changed. It promotes feelings of peace and tranquillity. In crystal healing Angelite can be placed on the Throat Chakra. It is thought to resonate with the throat, reducing inflammation and balancing the thyroid and the parathyroid. Angelite is believed to help reduce pain and can be used to help alleviate the pain of sunburn. Hold or place on the body as appropriate or place next to your bed. Please note Angelite is water-soluble and should not be cleansed in water.

Apatite: Apatite is said to enhance communication and self-expression and can be a useful stone to keep near you during public speaking. It can further help, public speaking, by calming the nerves and giving you the self-confidence to stand up there and talk. Apatite is also believed to bring inspiration, to help develop psychic gifts and to stimulate creativity. Apatite can be used, during crystal meditation to encourage a deeper state of meditation. In healing Apatite is believed to suppress the appetite and to raise the metabolic rate so may be useful for those wishing to lose weight. Apatite is also said to help reduce hypertension and to aid the absorption of calcium.

Aqua Aura Quartz: The striking blue colour of Aqua Aura Quartz is created by artificially fusing Gold with Clear Quartz. The gold molecules are permanently bonded to the Quartz and cannot be rubbed off. This process combines the properties of Clear Quartz with those of Gold to create a crystal with an intense energy. Clear Quartz focuses, amplifies and transfers energy while Gold has the ability to balance and activate all the bodys energy points, or Chakras. Aqua Aura Quartz is said to free your mind from limitations and to help you to create space in your life for new things to happen. It is also said to protect you from psychic or psychological attack and, if used during crystal meditation, to give you feelings of deep inner peace. Aqua Aura Quartz has the ability to activate all the bodys Chakras but is especially good for activating the Throat Chakra where it encourages clear communication from the heart. In addition the high, intense vibrations of Aqua Aura are said to enhance the healing properties of other crystals.

Aquamarine: Aquamarine is a transparent form of Beryl and ranges in colour from blue to blue-green. Legend says that it is the treasure of mermaids and in ancient times sailors often carried Aquamarine to protect them against drowning. Aquamarine is said to be the Stone of Courage and is believed to instil courage

and fortitude and to counteract a victim mentality. Its energies are calming and it is thought to act to reduce stress and quieten the mind, thus clarifying perception, sharpening the intellect and removing confusion. It is a good stone for promoting creative self-expression and for removing blocks to communication. Aquamarine is also believed to give strength to deal with difficult situations and to allow you to stay focused under pressure. Placing Aquamarine on the throat chakra is believed to help alleviate problems of the throat, swollen glands and the thyroid. Aquamarine is the birthstone for March.

Aragonite: Aragonite was named after the Aragon region in Spain where it was discovered. It is an excellent stone to have around in times of stress as it is said to reduce anger and to enhance patience and acceptance under stressful conditions. It is also believed to raise energy levels and to help clear and focus the mind so that you can concentrate on the task in hand. Aragonite is good to use when you are preparing for a meditation session, as it is said to raise vibrations to a high spiritual level. In healing Aragonite is believed to aid calcium absorption, heal bones and relieve pain. It is also said to be beneficial for Reynauds disease. Aragonite can be used to relieve a painful knee by placing it on the affected area and holding it in place with a bandage.

Astrophyllite: Astrophyllite means Star Sheet and is probably named after the interwoven star shapes that this crystal sometimes forms. It is a dark coloured stone that often contains sparkling inclusions. Astrophyllite helps you to see what you no longer need in your life and allows you to let go of it. It encourages you to see your full potential and to appreciate that as one door closes another opens. Astrophyllite is said to aid out-of-body experiences and to act as a guide and protector while you are experiencing them. It is also said to help you to become more aware of other people's needs and to become more sensitive to touch and perception. For this reason it is an excellent stone for those undergoing training in massage or acupressure. In healing Astrophyllite is said to be of benefit to the reproductive and hormonal systems and to help with PMS and the menopause.

Atlantasite: Atlantasite is a mixture of Serpentine and Stichtite. The Stichtite appears as small dark inclusions in the green Serpentine. As it is a mixture of two crystals it combines the energies of both. Serpentine helps you to feel more in control of your life, balances the emotions

and allows you to find inner peace. Stichtite also brings peace and tranquillity and promotes calmness . In addition Stichtite is said to bring emotional awareness and positive behaviour modification especially in children. This makes Atlantasite a very tranquil, calming stone and placing it in a room is said to bring enormous peace to the environment. Atlantasite can be useful in helping to end disputes as the Stichtite encourages thinking before speaking and together the two crystals promote calmness and compromise and lower stress levels. Atlantasite is said to stimulate both the Heart and the Crown Chakras and to link the energies of both together.

Aventurine-Green: Green Aventurine is a gentle supporting and comforting stone. It is a good all round healer and can calm anger and irritation while stimulating emotional recovery. Green Aventurine can reinforce leadership qualities and decisiveness and can help us to see alternatives and possibilities, gently encouraging us to persevere. It is a good stone for those pushing themselves outside their comfort zone. Green Aventurine can reduce anxiety and fears and can be soothing and calming for claustrophobia. Green Aventurine is one of the best overall balancing stones for the Heart Chakra because it acts gently without causing any turbulence.