After choosing the right color, you need to do a few things to the stone to prepare it for use. First, rid yourself of tension; gemstone powers work easier when you are in a relaxed state physically, mentally and emotionally. Now, the stone needs to be "cleared." (See the first page on Crystals for information on how to do this). Next, "charge" up the gemstone with your special request. Hold it in your dominant hand (if right handed, use right hand; left-handed, use left hand), and concentrate on your need. Visualize your request going down your arm and into the stone. Now, your stone is ready to work for you. You can wear it (in a ring or necklace), carry it with you (don't let others touch it...they may scramble the energy), put it under your pillow at night. You could also lie down and place the stone on your body, but it's good to know exactly where to place it (Read up on the chakras). For love you would put it near your heart. For communication, near your throat. You can increase the focus of gemstone energy by lighting a candle of the same color.
•You can break the crystals or stones up into a powder and blend the powder in with your incense, to empower the incense with the stones quality.
•You can charge your stone with intent, and carry it, to help you to manifest certain qualities, like health, prosperity, or love. An easy way to carry the stones everyday is to wear your favorites in jewelry, i.e., earrings, necklaces and bracelets.
•You can add gemstones to oils that you wear or to candles that you are using for spellcrafting, to help infuse the oils and/or candles with the stones metaphysical & magical powers.
•You can add stones to your dream pillows, & sachets.
•You can take a stone with you into your bathtub, to impart the quality of the stone to your Magickal Bath.
•Many magick spells can call for a particular rock or crystal. In magick spellcrafting, you may need to sleep with it under your pillow, use it in a bath, place it on your altar, or even meditate with it.
•Single stones or crystals can be great for energy work with the chakras, as in chakra healing, and aura color alignment and aura balancing.
•Single stones or crystals can add metaphysical energy to your feng shui fountains, or any other water fountain. As the water passes over the rock, the metaphysical energy of the crystal is released into the atmosphere. This can be used for healing, stress reduction, prosperity, love, you name it. The stone makes the difference.
Magickal Colors for Working with the Stones and Crystals
Love Attraction: Pink stones like Rose Quartz and Rhodochrosite
Mental Concentration: Yellow stones like Citrine or Gold Topaz
Stamina/Sex: Red stones like Garnet or Ruby
Better Communication: Blue stones like Turquoise or Blue Topaz
Dreams/Meditation: Purple stones like Amethyst or Fluorite
Calming/Peace: Blue stones like Aquamarine or Blue Topaz
Money Attraction: Green stones like Malachite or Aventurine
Protection: Black stones like Black Tourmaline or Onyx
Psychic Powers: Indigo stones like Azurite or Lapis Lazuli
Courage: Red stones like Garnet or Ruby
Healing: Clear Quartz Crystal or Hematite
Grounding: Brown or Black stones like Tiger Eye or Onyx
SUGGESTED READING LIST:
The best book by far on Crystals and Stones and the one I always use for reference is LOVE IS IN THE EARTH--A KALEIDOSCOPE OF CRYSTALS by Melody. The reading list below is by no means conclusive. There is a myriad of source mateial out there regarding magick and the use of crystals and stones.
Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham
Crystal Enlightenment by Katrina Raphaell
Crystal Healing by Katrina Raphaell
Healing with Gemstones & Crystals by Diane Stein
The Women's Book of Healing by Diane Stein
The Crystal Handbook by Kevin Sullivan
Michael's Gemstone Dictionary by Judithann H. David and JP Van Hulle
SPECIAL NOTE: Information on this page was edited and compiled from the pages about Crystals on the following website: http://www.grandpasgeneral.com
