Author: A Solitary Pagan

Green Apophyllite..Apophyllite is connected to the Heart Chakra.Apophyllite is believed to transfer vibrations and to correct energetic imbalances. It has the ability to clear and amplify the energy of spaces. On personal level, it helps to release mental blocks and negative thought patterns. It is used to stimulate intuition and introspection. A person who uses this stone in meditation develops t...

Connected to the solar plexus and sacral chakras this card tells us that we are all equal in the eyes of the universe…manifesting,energizing, and cleansing our emotions ,behaviors, and our auras.

Red Jasper is a very calming stone and stimulates the Root Chakra. Many Native American cultures consider Red Jasper to symbolize the blood of the Earth, and this tumbled stone is full of grounding Earth energy. A gentle stone, Red Jasper works slowly but surely, and is a good stone to ground anyone overly sensitive to crystalline energy. Red Jasper is very encouraging, and aids in resolving diffi...

Larimar is a rare blue variety of Pectolite found only in the Dominican Republic, which is located in the Caribbean. While Pectolite in general is not a rare occurrence, none have the unique blue coloration of Larimar, which is the result of Cobalt substituting for Calcium. Larimar can aid in the process of using power and knowledge wisely. Most often with the Throat, Thymus and Heart Chakras...

Howlite is often used to help one to recognize the impact of their own actions and behaviors. Using Howlite can help one to remember the importance of tactfulness in dealings with others. Howlite also brings mental awareness, both to current and past-life issues, and facilitates calm communication. Keep a piece of Howlite in your pocket to absorb anger and negative energy. Use tumbled Howlite to o...

Rose Quartz allows the user to open to and accept love from others, and to recognize the unconditional love of the Universe. Use Rose Quartz to bring calm and harmony during times of increased stress or crisis. Rose Quartz may also be used to balance all of the chakras and to remove negative energy and replace it with love energy. Rose Quartz is one of the most important stones for Heart Chakra wo...

“The intense and vivid energy of Ruby stimulates loving emotions, helps with the expression of love, and can facilitate states of passion and bliss.”

Labradorite is a crystalline form or Feldspar, often gray in composition but known for its “flash” or “flame” when it catches the light. When polished, dark gray Labradorite flashes with colors deep within, including blue, green and gold

Mars goes retrograde every two years, so it is a significant opportunity. If you haven’t worked with the retrograde energy, you still have a chance. Where are you headed and is that where you want to go? If you are on point that is great – if not, now is time to make a course correction.

“Rhodonite helps to balance the emotions and calm impatience. Rhodonite is a very supportive stone that works with the Heart Chakra to attract love and ground negative energies. Rhodonite allows one to see areas in their life that can be improved on without getting down on, criticizing or judging oneself.”

“Blue Apatite can help to develop psychic gifts and connect the user to higher levels of spiritual guidance. Use it to deepen and maintain focus in meditation. Blue Apatite can also initiate, stimulate, and/or increase the development of psychic abilities, such as clairvoyance and clairaudience.”

Blue Sapphire helps to promote dreams and dreaming, astral travel and the subsequent retention/remembrance of information and wisdom brought back into waking consciousness. Blue Sapphire increases/enhances intuition, mental clarity and spiritual power, all of which can assist in personal and spiritual growth. A stone of spiritual healing and spiritual truth, Blue Sapphire is useful when channeling...