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GEMSTONES AND MINERALS MAY 2017

Gemstones And Minerals rystals are more than just natural creations of

Cmagical form , texture and colour . They have enchanted people of all ages and all lands with their mystical healing power and alluring beauty .

In ancient texts , diverse cultures have often reached similar conclusions about the subtle properties of gems and minerals . Its fascinating and informative that there is collective wisdom on this subject . However , you must use your own intuition , in addition to the written information , when you explore the energies of the mineral kingdom . If a stone is attractive to you , its most likely a good choice for you . Your own feelings and interpretations will enhance your experience and allow you to create personal meaning and symbology for a particular stone . This list is only a starting point on your journey and adventure as you discover the ancient wonders of the earth and the bounties she has bestowed on us . Most of these crystals have already been written about in my earlier articles . There are some that may be new to you .
Abalone shell
Harmony in relationships , gentleness , intuition .
Agate
Protection , con�dence , luck , strength .
Blue Lace Agate
Calms and soothes nerves .
Botswana Agate
Exploring the unknown , being true to oneself .
Crazy Lace Agate
Laughter , descision making , focus , protection .
Dalmatian
Joy , cheerfulness , humour .
Dendritic Agate
Abundance , enjoyment of each moment .
Fire Agate
Vitality , energy , overcoming addictions .
Moss Agate
Balances emotions , strengthens positive traits .
Tree Agate
Relocation , abundance , contemplation , healthy plants .
Turitella Agate
Stability , alleviates fear , connection to ancestry .
Amazonite
Well-being and health , calms emotions , worry and fear .
Amber
Powerful healing stone , sacred to native cultures , memory .
Amethyst
Spirituality , creativity , addiction , release , restful sleep .
Ametrine
Peace , lifts depression , clarity , releases blockages .
Ammonite
Healing , energy �ow in body , luck , DNA correction .
Ammolite
Protection stone , childbirth , supports new projects .
Anandalite
Reveals souls purpose , joy , clearing , balance .
Angelite
Peace , balance , awareness , connectivity to Angels .
Apache Tear
Protects aura from negativity , comfort in grief , luck .
Apatite
Creativity , intellect , reduces appetite .
Apophyllite
Meditation , connection to spiritual realms .
Aquamarine
Clarity , calmness , tolerance .
Aragonite Brown
Centering , patience , meditation .
Aragonite Blue
Empathy , communication , reduces stress , compassion .
Astrophyllite
Heightens perception , releases old patterns .
Atlantisite
Peace , calmness , emotional balance , awareness .
Aventurine
Heals childhood and life traumas , soothes suffering .
Aventurinr Blue
Patience , mental / emotional �exibility .
Azeztulite
Enlightenment , evolution , purity , positivity , �ow .
Azurite
Awakening intuition , expansion of consciousness .
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