Since the beginning of time, mankind has used crystals and stones for various applications, from decoration to protection and even healing. Below we offer the energetic properties associated with the various stones.
Sagenite: This is a form of quartz which contains inclusions or, or vacant structures which no longer contain rutile. It is a stone for providing acute mental discernment and enhancement of the practical side of ones nature. Carrying sagenite while smudging, produces a doubly powerful positive energy, encouraging the radiance of the positive white light to shine in all areas of ones environment. It can be used to clear and cleanse other minerals.
Sapphire: This mineral can be used o rid one of unwanted thoughts and to bring joy and peace of mind. The sapphire brings lightness and joy to the user and is known as a "stone of prosperity", sustaining the gifts of life, eliminating frustration, and fulfilling the dreams and desires of the consciousness.
Selenite: This mineral provides for clarity of the mind, expanding ones awareness of the self and ones surroundings. It can be used to provide both flexibility to ones nature and strength to ones decisions. Selenite has been used to access past-lives.
Shell: These vacated homes have been used to provide boundless growth in all areas of endeavor. They can be used to stimulate intuition, sensitivity, imagination, and adaptability. It further promotes cooperation between the self and others and within the self. Coral is also a type of shell with properties in addition to the ones mentioned above.
Silver: This mineral brings one "the advantage" throughout life. It can be used as a mirror to the soul to stimulate seeing oneself from outside of the body. Silver is used extensively with gem stones because the metal is able to both attract and retain, those qualities which are emitted by the stone. The silver provides a steadying influence for the jewel.
Smoky Quartz: This is a form of quartz; the properties of quartz also apply. The energy of smoky quartz can penetrate and transform negative emotions and negative energy patterns; it ends to penetrate and to dissolve energy fields which have been generated from negative thought forms, anger and resentment. It is an excellent grounding stone. Smoky quartz also promotes pride and joy in living.
Sodalite: This is an excellent stone for use in groups; it provides for fellowship, solidarity, and a commonality of goal and purpose within the group. It can be used to enhance truthfulness in emotions, allowing one to both recognize and verbalize the true feelings.
Tiger Eye: This stone is helpful for individuals seeking clarity and for those that mst deal intelligently with the scattered details which must be brought together into some pattern. Tiger Eye can help one to become practical and of discreet mind, as well as more grounded.
Tiger Iron: This mineral is comprised of golden tiger eye, red jasper, and black hematite. It can be used to assist in creative endeavors, prompting the artistic abilities toward wondrous beauty and works.
Excerpts from "Love is in the Earth" by Melody and reproduced with kind permission from Earth/Love Publications.
