Author: A Solitary Pagan

ABUNDANCE – aventurine, citrine, malachite, rubyAFFIRMATION – quartz crystalAKASHIC RECORD – lepidolite, moldaviteALTRUISM – amberAMPLIFIER – rhodochrosite, quartz crystalANGELS – angel aura, aquamarine, quartz crystalAPPRECIATION – amethyst, carnelian, lapis lazuliARTISTIC EXPRESSION – howliteASCENSION – labradorite, moldaviteAURA CLEANSE – howlite, jade, rhodochrosite, sunstone, tourmalineAURA B...

Genuine crystal balls are very expensive, and the best source for them isGermany, where they’ve mined and polished clear crystal for centuries. Less costlyoptions include polished stones or balls made of lead crystal. The lead crystal optionsoften have bubbles in them, and can be found in various colors. Those bubbles canactually aid in focusing, so the visions that appear are inside the ball, mov...

Colour.Blue. Appearance.Mottled dark and light blue-white, often tumbled. Rarity.Easily obtained. Source.North America, France, Brazil, Greenland, Russia, Myanmar, Romania. Sodalite unites logic with intuition and opens spiritual perception, bringing information from the higher mind down to the physical level. This stone stimulates the pineal gland and the third eye and deepens meditation. When in...

Colour.Olive green, yellowish-green, honey, red, brownish. Appearance.Opaque. Clear crystal when faceted and polished.Usually quite small. Rarety.Easily obtained but good crystals are rare. Source.United States, Brazil, Egypt, Ireland, Russia,Sri Lanka, Canary Islands. AttributesIn ancient times, Peridot was believed to keep away evil spirits. It is still a protective stone for the aura.This stone...

Opal is a hydrated amorphous form of silica (SiO2·nH2O); its water content may range from 3 to 21% by weight, but is usually between 6 and 10%. Because of its amorphous character, it is classed as a mineraloid, unlike crystalline forms of silica, which are classed as minerals. It is deposited at a relatively low temperature and may occur in the fissures of almost any kind of rock, being most commo...

Bloodstone A semiprecious stone with magical or healing properties. Perhaps the best known is green jasper with red flecks, used in rituals and charms by sorcerers and witches. It is considered an enabling stone, bringing about the wishes of the user. It protects health, drives away night demons (see lamia), guards against deception, and pacifies. It is also used in the divination of natural disas...

A stone of prosperityIt reinforces leadership qualities and decisiveness. Promotes compassion and empathy. Encourages perseverance. Aventurine relieves stammers and severe neuroses. It stabilizes one’s state of mind, stimulates perception and enhances creativity. Aids in seeing alternatives and possibilities. Calms anger and irritation. Promotes feelings of well-being. Aventurine balances male-fem...

Good fortune – Stability – Security – Strength – Longevity – Grounding – Calmness – Wisdom Zodiac – Leo Typical colours – Browns Petrified Wood is also known as “Agatised Wood”. It is the name given to fossil wood where the replacement of the wood is by Chalcedony. Petrified Wood is a stone of transformation. It assists one to advance to ones highest chosen level. Helps to make one feel safe and s...

Nuumite or Nuumit is a powerful grounding stone with a high-vibration that connects us to universal source energy. Nuumite allows us to transmute our karmic patterns to ascend to a higher state of being.Also called The Sorcer’s Stone.Nuummite also has a history of being a powerful protective talisman that can shield one from negative energy, black magic, evil deities and curses/spells. This stone ...

Place amethyst near your door, or use something decorative with a bit of amethyst on it. Hanging an amethyst ring or cluster on a wreath or similar seasonal item makes your home more festive and helps keep things focused and clear for you, as well.

Colour.Green. Appearance.Small bright gemstone or larger cloudy crystal. Rarity.Gem quality is expensive but unpolished emerald readily available. Sources.India, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Brazil, Egypt, Austria. Attributes.Emerald is a stone of inspiration and infinite patience.It is a life-affirming stone with great integrity. Known as the “stone of successful love,” it brings domestic bliss and loyalt...

Magickally, jewels and gems are associated with spiritual truths due to their innate talismanic attributes. Like all-natural substances, gemstones contain an energy or life force of their own. The color, shape, and size of the stone are what determine its magickal value. For example, because of its red color and association with fire and the planet Mars, the ruby projects energy, strength, and pow...