Friday, March 25, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Spring 2011 Jewelry Trends
This Spring season, colossal cabochon-style stones,tassels and fringe, are totally in!
Rose-Gold— is definitely making a come back ;-0).
Charm Bracelets-The Crazzzzz right now.
Skulls Jewelry- Also a Trend back in, for men & women.
Colors, big, Bohemian, & an array of semi precious stones very in right now.
Rose-Gold— is definitely making a come back ;-0).
Charm Bracelets-The Crazzzzz right now.
Skulls Jewelry- Also a Trend back in, for men & women.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Meaning of OM ( Yoga : Ommmmmmmmm)
Om/Aum is Dravidian in origin, having the meaning of "Yes." It has the literal meaning of "It is" or "Will be". It is the aorist future form of Agu "to become".
Before the beginning, the Brahman (absolute reality) was one and non-dual. It thought, "I am only one -- may I become many." This caused a vibration which eventually became sound, and this sound was Om. Creation itself was set in motion by the vibration of Om. The closest approach to Brahman is that first sound, Om. Thus, this sacred symbol has become emblematic of Brahman just as images are emblematic of material objects.
The vibration produced by chanting Om in the physical universe corresponds to the original vibration that first arose at the time of creation. The sound of Om is also called Pranava, meaning that it sustains life and runs through Prana or breath. Om also represents the four states of the Supreme Being. The three sounds in Om (AUM) represent the waking, dream and deep sleep states and the silence which surrounds Om represents the "Turiya" state.
Because the first of the three states of consciousness is the waking state, it is represented by the sound "A" pronounced like "A" in accounting. Because the dream state of consciousness lies between the waking and the deep sleep states, it is represented by the letter "U" which lies between the "A" and "M". This "U" is pronounced like the "U" in would. The last state of consciousness is the deep sleep state and is represented by "M" pronounced as in "sum." This closes the pronunciation of Om just as deep sleep is the final stage of the mind at rest.
Whenever Om is recited in succession there is an inevitable period of silence between two successive Oms. This silence represents the "fourth state" known as "Turiya" which is the state of perfect bliss when the individual self recognizes his identity with the supreme.
Before the beginning, the Brahman (absolute reality) was one and non-dual. It thought, "I am only one -- may I become many." This caused a vibration which eventually became sound, and this sound was Om. Creation itself was set in motion by the vibration of Om. The closest approach to Brahman is that first sound, Om. Thus, this sacred symbol has become emblematic of Brahman just as images are emblematic of material objects.
The vibration produced by chanting Om in the physical universe corresponds to the original vibration that first arose at the time of creation. The sound of Om is also called Pranava, meaning that it sustains life and runs through Prana or breath. Om also represents the four states of the Supreme Being. The three sounds in Om (AUM) represent the waking, dream and deep sleep states and the silence which surrounds Om represents the "Turiya" state.
Because the first of the three states of consciousness is the waking state, it is represented by the sound "A" pronounced like "A" in accounting. Because the dream state of consciousness lies between the waking and the deep sleep states, it is represented by the letter "U" which lies between the "A" and "M". This "U" is pronounced like the "U" in would. The last state of consciousness is the deep sleep state and is represented by "M" pronounced as in "sum." This closes the pronunciation of Om just as deep sleep is the final stage of the mind at rest.
List of Stones & Their Meaning
AGATE is the "Stone of Truthfulness” with love and courage as its source. Agate facilitates power with force. Its Ying-Yang effect helps to ease in speaking one's truth, and enhances self awareness, spiritual growth and intellectual balance. Agate stabilizes the physical energy, relieves digestive conditions and cleanses the lymphatic system.
AGNA AURA is "The Stone of Psychic Gifts” facilitating meditative, telepathic and psychic abilities in its wearer. Often used for distant healing and communication, Agna Aura is also known to help the immune system, stresses and thymus gland deficiencies.
AMETHYST is the "Stone of Spirituality and Contentment.” Amethyst shifts energies to higher frequency, emanating stability, peaceful strength and calm, ushering lightness and lovingness to one's environment. It is a powerful protective stone with a healing effect on physical, emotional and psychological challenges.
APATITE is "The Stone of Inspiration" inspiring one to humanitarian service, with openness and social ease. It deepens meditation and psychic attunement , clearing confusion and frustration.
It balances the meridians in the body, aiding the absorption of calcium to bones, organs, glands, teeth and emotionally eliminating over-activity.
AQUAMARINE is known as the "Stone of Courage." it helps to create alignment in the chakra energies, enhancing one's insight into the practice of actualizing inner perfection to the universal's perfection. It balances and fortifies the immune system, excellent for the eyes and memory.
AQUA DRUZY is known as "The Stone of Star Dust or Fairy Dust." It refers to tiny dust of diamond like crystals of various colors scattered on the face of the gemstone. It is believed to have magical and mystical properties, bringing lightness and harmony to one's spirit.
AVENTURINE is a “Stone of Prosperity” providing courage and strong leadership qualities including compassion with perseverance. It helps to balance male/female energy, guarding against psychic interferences. Varied range of healing benefits of the heart, circulation, metabolism, allergies and inflammations. Worn or taped to the cell phone it disperses electromagnetic waves.
AZURITE is known as “The Stone of the Heavens” and raises consciousness to a higher level. It help one to clear one's perspective and facilitates spiritual evolution. It transforms fear and sadness to deeper insight and guidance. It is said to restore damage of the spine, brain, kidneys and aids in the development of the embryo.
BLACK DIAMOND is thought to be the "The Stone of a Super Nova” - a large mass from an early star believed to have fallen to earth 3.8 Billion years ago, causing its fragmentation to be spread between South Africa and Brazil.
BLACK SPINEL is known as "The Stone of the Energy of the Earth.” Black Spinel is a crystal that is connected to the earth, offering insights to material issues. It helps stabilize earth energies and facilitates the rise of the Kundalini energy and enhances rejuvenation and renewal of consciousness.
BLUE COPPER TURQUOISE is know as the "Stone of Wealth,” It is an ancient stone found in sacred burials as was long used for protection and peace. The copper is believed to enhance the effects of the stone's energy field. It heals inflammatory conditions such as rheumatism, arthritis, gout and viral infections.
BLUE QUARTZ is "The Stone of Amplification” blue quartz is a powerful healing stone and energy amplifier; it absorbs, regulates, stores, attunes, filters and is a most efficient receptor. Used in many healing practices both ancient and modern, Blue Quartz is known to unlock memory, is a deep soul cleanser and excellent healer of organs.
BLUE SAPPHIRE is known as "The Stone of Spiritual Truth.” It is the stone used to aid in communication and the development of intuitive and psychic powers. Opening the throat energies for speaking clearly and expressively. It has been used for the healing of the Thyroid gland.
CARNELIAN is known as "The Stabilizer of Energy" and the "Stone of Confidence." Wonderful to wear when speaking, it helps one to impart acceptance of life's cycle and restore vitality and creativity. It encourages steadfastness, personal trust in decision making. It invites harmony and calm in the home. Brings life-force and vitality to the lymph system, tissues, aids in the absorption of nutrients.
CHAROITE is known as “The Stone of Integration” and helps to bring vibrational changes at the level of mind, body and spirit, providing insights to the acceptance of the present moment. It cleanses the heart chakra, releasing fears and alienation. Helpful in the dysfunction of the nervous system as well as emotional disorders.
CITRINE is the "Stone of Abundance and Joy." Citrine helps to manifest wealth and prosperity. It encourages creativity, self-expression and optimism, helping one to overcome fears, phobias and depression. Citrine harnesses the healing power of the Sun's warming, energizing and fortifying energy for the physical body.
CHALCEDONY is the "Stone of Brotherhood and Benevolence.” It stimulates the wisdom in decision-making, alleviates grief and helps one to listen to one's own intuitive guidance. Chalcedony contains a nurturing property, enhancing generosity and receptivity and mental acuity.
CHRYSOCOLLA is know as the "Stone of Universal Perfection.” It is said to enhance the alignment of energies toward perfect well-being. Used in the re-building of relationships, creating harmony in homes and inner strength. Helpful for easing head aches, regulating insulin, oxygenating cellular deficiencies and increasing lung and breathing capacity.
CHRYSOPRHASE is know as "The Stone of Grace.” It is a gentle soothing stone, providing a friendly environment for the home and/or office, while providing spiritual protection. Chrysoprhase expands on equanimity and grace, healing depression and aiding in fertility.
CORAL is known as "The Stone of Diplomacy." It has the ability to use intuition, creativity and the knowledge of ancient civilizations as a means to bring peace . Coral aids in communication and tranquility, helping to propel one to action. It nourishes blood cells, regenerates nervous system and the thalamus gland.
CRYSTAL also known as Clear Quartz, is the "Stone that brings the Energy of the Stars to the Soul.” It aligns human energies – thoughts, emotions and consciousness - to the energies of the Universe bringing connection and communication, enhancing the flow of light, love and harmony of the planet. Crystal is the stone most used by healers and spiritual masters to effectively influence spiritual connection and physical and emotional stability.
DIAMOND is know as "The Stone of Purity and White Light.” A symbol of wealth and unconditional love, it is believed that the larger the stone, the more it will manifest more abundance. Well ...yeah! Diamonds enhance the power of healing, they cleanse the aura allowing one's inner soul to shine, helping attain desired aspirations by stimulating imagination and inventiveness.
DRUZY is known as "The Stone of Star Dust or Fairy Dust.” It refers to tiny dust of diamond like crystals scattered on the face of the gemstone. It is believed to have magical and mystical properties, bringing lightness and harmony to one's spirit.
EMERALD is "The Stone of Great Integrity." Often worn by royals to bring domestic calm and loyalty and averting misfortunes. It broadens vision, eloquence in expression and creating positive actions. I heals in the recovery of illnesses, detoxing the liver and soothing the heart and spine.
GARNET is "The Stone of Commitment" and inspires love and devotion. A powerful energizer aligning serenity with passion, Garnet brings hope in difficult and helps one to let go of obsolete ideas. It inspires love and devotion, clearing interfering unwanted energies. It is said to bring success in matters of the heart as well as in business. It purifies and energizes the cells, blood, lungs and heart.
GREEN DRUZY is known as "The Stone of Star Dust or Fairy Dust." It refers to tiny dust of diamond like crystals of various colors scattered on the face of the gemstone. It is believed to have magical and mystical properties, and bring lightness and harmony to one's spirit.
GREEN TURQUOISE the stone known as a "Master Healer." It is a purification stone, though grounded and protected it provides higher energy levels for healing and cleansing. It unites the earth and the sky, bringing together the male and female energies, enhancing the physical and the psychic immune systems, stimulating romantic love.
HEMATITE is known as "The Stone of the Mind.” It helps free self-limiting concepts within the mind, enhancing memory and encouraging creative thinking. Calibrating the Ying/Yang energies within the body and mind hematite attracts peace, happiness and a loving relationship. It protects the body from electro-magnetic field interferences such as computers and electrical appliances. It aids in the healing of spinal alignment, blood conditions and overcoming unwanted behavior.
IOLITE is also known as "water diamonds" or the "Stone of Visualization and Intuitive Insight.” Iolite awakens inner knowledge and accuracy of one's compass, helps to clarify one's vision and direction, releases discord in physical health and encourages alignment in relationships.
JADE is the "Stone of Luck and Self Sufficiency,” increasing love, nurturing and harmony. It encourages recognition of oneself as who we really are as a spiritual being in our human journey. Physically, it balances the energies within the body and assists in fertility and childbirth.
JASPER is the " Stone of Nurturing.” It supports one during times of stress - bringing in the energies of calmness and balance. Jasper represents the Yin/Yang of the physical and mental aspects. It aids in quick thinking, facilitates honesty and helps one to transform ideas into actions. It supports one during long illnesses, balancing the mineral content of the body. It also know to clear environmental issues.
KYANITE the "Stone of Attunement.” It is known to balance and align the intellectual, physical, emotional and spiritual planes stimulating the communication and psychic awareness for clarity of decision making. It has a calm and clearing effect on logical thinkers. Used in the disorders of urogenital system, parathyroid and the adrenal glands.
KUNZITE is known as "The Highly Spiritual Stone.” Vibrationally, it connects with the universal love principal, shielding one from unwanted energies and influences - essentially providing protection. Kunzite has the power to bring together intellect and intuitional inspiration. It alleviates panic attacks, depression and strengthens circulatory system and nerves.
LAPIS LAZULI is "The Stone of the Guardian Spirits.” A protective stone known to block the evil-eye - dissolves emotional bonds and the sense of martyrdom. It opens up self expression of one's personality and on a physical level, helps with the respiratory, nervous system, boosts the immune system and purifies the blood.
LABRADORITE is " The Stone of the Temple of Stars” which is said to carry positive galactic energies to our Earth. This highly mystical stone, brought "from the stars” to illuminate the further advancement of humanity. Spiritually, it strengthens faith and trust in the self. It stimulates mental acuity, heals stress, relieves menstrual tension and regulates the metabolism.
LARIMAR is "The Stone for Earth Healing.” It helps one to "see” the self from other prospective, aiding in the deeper understanding of one's purpose or destiny and inspiring serenity to those near. Emotionally, it helps heals guilt, emitting the energy of healing love.
LEMON TOPAZ known as the "Stone of the Higher Power" or the “Will” of higher guidance. It provides purification of the mind, body and spirit infusing the crown chakra's energy to enhance self-acceptance and self-love. Valuable in the treatment of endocrine glands.
MALACHITE is the "Stone of Transformation and Inner Vision.” It powerfully amplifies both Ying/Yang energies, encouraging adventure and risk taking, promoting psychic vision and deeper feelings while opening the heart to unconditional love. An extremely versatile healing stone, know to aid in psychological healing and transformation. It resonates with the female sexual organs, menstrual issues, parathyroid, immune system releasing toxic calcification of tissues. Malachite is a protective healing stone.
MORGANITE is the "Stone of Self Actualization” facilitating patience and reverence for life, accountability, often used in ceremonies around the medicine wheel to call forth and regain one's ethereal soul. Known as a sacred jewel of wisdom and brotherhood morganite facilitates the listening to and speaking from one's heart. It stabilizes the heart, lungs, cellular system and enhances rejuvenation.
MOONSTONE is the "Stone of New Beginnings and Self Actualization.” Moonstone helps to remove obstacles and guide one toward fulfillment and integration of one's own true destiny. It encourages acceptance of opens up one's psychic gifts and enhances intuition and empathy. It attunes the physical to the rhythms of the earth, improving emotional intelligence and balancing hormonal systems."
ONYX is the "Stone of Old Memories. It is a secretive stone that holds memories of old injuries, helps to heal old griefs and sorrows. Onyx is used in "past-lives” work as well as in psychometry, telling of one's story thru it vibrational properties. It's healing properties help in re-frameing and healing past traumas. Beneficial for teeth, bone, and bone marrow issues.
OPAL is known as "The Gem of the Gods.” It arouses the great passion, innate clarity and understanding of one's mental and spiritual nature. It opens up the possibility for amusement, lightness and spontaneity to life. Opal absorbs and reflex energy fields and replenishes one's will. It purifies the blood, eases PMS and strengthens memory.
ORANGE SAPPHIRE is known as "The Stone that brings Wealth.” It stimulates ambition and vivacity and positive interactions with others. It is also known as "the merchant's stone,” bringing prosperity to their trades and abundance to the home. Healing the intellect as well as detoxing the body. Sometimes referred to as a "Yellow Sapphire.”
PEARL is the "Stone of Sincerity.” Although formed from an oyster, it signifies purity, faith and spiritual guidance. Pearls enhance loyalty and bring sincerity. It relieves digestive conditions, increases fertility and ease childbirth.
PEACH MOONSTONE is the "Stone of Sensuality and Divinity,” evoking the feminine energy, of sensuality and gentle passion. Emotionally soothing and calming, reminding us that we are connected to the Divine when in a state of introspection and decision.
PERIDOT is the "Stone of Protection and Guidance.” It clears outside negative influences, helps one to understand one's destiny and spiritual purpose. Peridot is a healer's stone, energetically propelling one toward spiritual truth, clarity and well being. Physically it releases pain and strengthens the metabolism.
PREHNITE is "The Stone of Unconditional Love" often used in meditative practices to enhance prophesy and the higher contact with the self. It has a protective field and brings coherence and calmness to one's endeavors. A chosen Feng Shui stone to remove cluttered energy. Used in treatment of bladder, kidney and connective tissues.
PYRITE is "The Stone of Protection." It possesses defensive qualities protecting against negative energies, shielding from physical and emotional danger. It bring in the warmth of the Sun and evokes memories of love and friendship. Used for the treatment of disorders of the lungs, bones and inflammation.
QUARTZ CRYSTAL is known as "The Stone of Manifesting." Is is the most powerful healing, cleanser and amplifying crystal. It is able to store information and used as a programming receptor.
This Master healer vibrational connects the physical to mental and spiritual level. It harmonizes the chakras and all functional systems of the body.
RED JASPER is known as "The Stone of Gentle Rectifier" as it helps one in the understanding of difficult situations and stabilizes and strengthens boundaries. It stimulates the chakras for renewal. It is used as a “worry bead” to calm emotions. Detoxifies the circulatory system, liver and bile ducts.
RHYOLITE is the "Stone of Self Resolve” encourages the vast potential of the Self, breaking barriers of the mind and ultimately promoting the understanding and joys of each moment in time that is in the "now.” It assists in meditative search for the highest truth, creativity and intuitive awareness.
is used in the treatment of skin issues, veins and muscular tone.
RHONDONITE is the "Stone of Love” representing the "brotherhood” of humanity. It activates the heart chakra, encouraging generosity of spirit, while dispelling chaos and anxiety. It stimulates the pineal gland influencing intuitive guidance. Used in the treatment of emphysema, arthritis and inflammation of the joints.
PINK SAPPHIRE is known as "The Stone of Attraction” it draws what is needed to be most powerful, heals and clears blocks, mastering emotions and stabilizing energies.
ROSE QUARTZ is the "Stone of Power and Influence” and attracts the true essence of love. It is the most important crystal of the heart. It purifies and brings deep inner healing, inner personal strength, self love, self trust and self worth. Emotionally, it comforts grief, soothes pain and it is considered one of the finest healing stones. It harmonizes the heart to the soul, providing pathways of communication to the higher self.
RUBY is the "The Stone of the Star of Fire.” It carries the full spectrum of light believed to bring enlightenment to humanity. It encourages passion for life and provides a powerful shield during controversy.
A strong healer for the heart, rubies bring about a positive and courageous state of mind.
RUTILATED QUARTZ is the "Stone of the Angels.” It is believed that the wearer attracts celestial guides. It helps with self expression and clarity during large transitions, while maintaining a strong-hold in the present realities. It illuminates the soul and helps one to let go of the past blocked energies.
SAPPHIRE is known as "The Stone of Wisdom.” It brings lightness and joy and expands intuitive knowledge, guiding one toward the fulfillment of their dreams and desires. It helps one stay on the spiritual path and speak their truth. It's said to heal the eyes, calm and detox the body and remove stress.
SELENITE is known as "The Stone of the Ancients.” Selenite instills deep serenity, creating a safe and quite space for meditation. It assists in discernment, helps one get to the heart of issues and insights for clarity of the deeper picture. Selenite is a powerful stabilizer of emotions and a provider of higher guidance.
Excellent during nurturing of children, reverses free radicals and helps to heal the poisoning effects of mercury.
SMOKEY QUARTZ is known as “The Protective Stone” most effective in grounding with the earth, neutralizing ambivalence, bringing emotional calmness and embracing one's true nature. Smokey Quartz helps one to look forward and leave behind that which no longer serve one. It is said to aid in the treatment of radiation or chemotherapy.
SODALITE contains "The Sacred Laws of the Universe" providing logical thinking and resolve. It directs lightness to the heart encouraging self-esteem and trust while “knowing” the aspects of one's goal and purpose. It aids the metabolism, digestive system and dispels insomnia.
SUNSTONE is known as "The Stone of Joy" bringing lightness and connection while opening up intuitive energies. This stone invites the benevolent gods to bring luck and good fortune. Imparts empowerment, independence and freedom from effects of energy drainers. Evoking optimism and enthusiasm, healing and removing depressive conditions.
TANZENITE is known as "The Stone of Magic.” It facilitates communication between the personal and psychic powers and amplifies the understanding of the imagined wonders, universal mysteries and the worldly planes. It is said to stimulate one in the comatose state and helps with mis-alignment of the spine and disorders of the eyes.
TIGER'S EYE is known as "The River of Humanity” bringing together the energies of the Sun and the Earth, enhancing dynamic beauty and practical perception. It helps alleviate depression allowing one to open and blossom with optimism. Tiger's Eye helps fill the gap between "wishing” and of "having” opening up the prospect of wealth. It is used in the treatment of eye disorders and stimulates throat and reproductive system.
TOPAZ is known as "The Stone of Love and Good Fortune.” It promotes openness to one's own inner wisdom, directing energy to where it is most needed, healing and stabilizing emotions. It manifests and magnifies visualization to heal and fortify all senses. It has the properties of a messenger intrusted to manifest. It produces a soothing, clearing and stabilizing effect with in the nervous system.
TOURMALINE is known as “The Stone of the Shamans” used as a “telling” stone, to evoke the awakening of self as a spirit and experience oneself as part of the Great Spirit. It is thought to bring healing powers to the physical plane, balancing both the left and right side of the brain, as well as enhancing physical health and spiritual health.
TSAVORITE is known as "The Stone of Self Knowledge.” It stimulates the knowing within, enhancing spiritual energies representing wisdom, learning and the connecting to the concept that we rule our own destiny. It heals discord of the senses and thoughts. It is also know as the "Stone of the Psychic Knowledge.
TURQUOISE the stone known as a "Master Healer.” It is a purification stone, though grounded and protected it provides higher energy levels for healing and cleansing. It unites the earth and the sky, bringing together the male and female energies, enhancing the physical and the psychic immune systems, stimulating romantic love.
VESUVIANITE is known as the "Stone of Loyalty to Mankind,” it is found in blocks of lava in Mt. Vesuvius and are rare and beautiful stones of rainbow colors. It promotes fearlessness, actualizing wisdom in discourse. It assist in the discovery of one's intuitive aspects of inner realm. It strengthens mental abilities, nutritional assimilation and the advancement of the spiritual path.
WHITE SAPPHIRE is known as "The Stone of Purity.” White Sapphire is extremely pure energetically helping one clarify one's purpose in life and lifework. Also a protective stone supporting justice and freedom, creating clarity of thought and purity of heart. It detoxes the mind and the body.
YELLOW JASPER is known as “The Stone of Nurturing” bringing tranquility and wholeness into one's environment. It protects the channels of the spiritual energies, detoxifying the endocrine system, stimulating the solar plexus to coordinate physical and mental congruence and well being.
YELLOW SAPPHIRE is known as "The Stone that brings Wealth.” It stimulates ambition and vivacity and positive interactions with others. It is also known as "the merchant's stone,” bringing prosperity to their trades and abundance to the home. Healing the intellect as well as detoxing the body. Sometimes referred to as a "Orange Sapphire.”
Let your Chakras Rock Ya ;-)
Each chakra vibrates and rotates at different speeds. The root or first chakra rotates at the slowest speed, the crown or seventh chakra at the highest. Each chakra is stimulated by its own and complimentary color, and a range of gemstones for specific uses. The chakra colors are of the rainbow; red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. The size and brightness of the wheels vary with individual development, physical condition, energy levels, disease, or stress.
If the chakras are not balanced, or if the energies are blocked, the basic life force will be slowed down.
The individual may feel listless, tired, out of sorts, or depressed. Not only will physical bodily functions be affected so diseases may manifest, but the thought processes and the mind may also be affected. A negative attitude, fear, doubt, etc. may preoccupy the individual.
A constant balance between the chakras promotes health and a sense of well being. If the chakras are opened to much, a person could literally short circuit themselves with too much universal energy going through the body.
If the chakras are closed, this does not allow for the universal energy to flow through them properly which may also lead to dis-ease.
Most of us react to unpleasant experiences by blocking our feeling and stopping a great deal of our natural energy flow. This affects the maturation and development of the chakras. Whenever a person blocks whatever experience he is having, he in turn blocks his chakras, which eventually become disfigured. When the chakras are functioning normally, each will be 'open', spinning clockwise to metabolize the particular energies needed from the universal energy field.
As already mentioned any 'imbalances' that exist within any chakra may have profound effects upon either our physical or emotional bodies. We are able to use our quartz crystals and gemstones to re-balance all our chakric centers and once the chakra has been properly balanced then our body will gradually return to normal.
The reason why crystals and gemstones are wonderful and powerful healing tools are because of what science calls its piezoelectric effect. (You can see this effect in the modern quartz watches). Crystals and gemstones respond to the electricity that is coursing through our body, and if the energy is sluggish, the constant electrical vibrations of the stones will help to harmonize, balance, and stimulate these energies.
THE SEVEN MAJOR CHAKRAS
FIRST CHAKRA-ROOT
Studying the individual chakras begins with the root chakra, called Muladhara in Sanskrit. The root chakra is located at the base of the spine at the tailbone in back, and the pubic bone in front. This center holds the basic needs for survival, security and safety. The root chakra is powerfully related to our contact with the Earth Mother, providing us with the ability to be grounded into the earthplane. This is also the center of manifestation.
When you are trying to make things happen in the material world, business or material possessions, the energy to succeed will come from the first chakra.
If this chakra is blocked an individual may feel fearful, anxious, insecure and frustrated. Problems like obesity, anorexia nervosa, and knee troubles can occur. Root body parts include the hips, legs, lower back and sexual organs. The colors used for this chakra are red, brown and black. The gemstones are Garnet, Smoky Quartz, Obsidian, and Black Tourmaline. NOTE: A man's sexual organs are located primarily in his first chakra, so male sexual energy is usually experienced primarily as physical. A women's sexual organs are located primarily in her second chakra, so female sexual energy is usually experienced primarily as emotional. Both chakras are associated with sexual energy.
SECOND CHAKRA-BELLY (SACRAL)
The next chakra or second chakra is often referred to as the belly or (sacral). It is located two inches below the navel and is rooted into the spine. This center holds the basic needs for sexuality, creativity, intuition, and self-worth. This chakra is also about friendliness, creativity, and emotions. It governs peoples sense of self-worth, their confidence in their own creativity, and their ability to relate to others in an open and friendly way. It's influenced by how emotions were expressed or repressed in the family during childhood.
Proper balance in this chakra means the ability to flow with emotions freely and to feel and reach out to others sexually or not. If this chakra is blocked a person may feel emotionally explosive, manipulative, obsessed with thoughts of sex or may lack energy. Physical problems may include, kidney weakness, stiff lower back, constipation, and muscle spasms. Belly body parts include sexual organs (women), kidneys, bladder, and large intestine. The main color used with this chakra is orange. The gemstones are Carnelian Agate, Orange Calcite and Tigers Eye.
THIRD CHAKRA-SOLAR PLEXUS
The third chakra is referred to as the Solar Plexus. It is located two inches below the breastbone in the center behind the stomach. The third chakra is the center of personal power, the place of ego , of passions, impulses, anger and strength. It is also the center for astral travel and astral influences, receptivity of spirit guides and for psychic development. When the Third Chakra is out of balance you may lack confidence, be confused, worry about what others think, feel that others are controlling your life, and may be depressed.
Physical problems may include digestive difficulties, liver problems, diabetes, nervous exhaustion, and food allergies.
When balanced you may feel cheerful, outgoing, have self-respect, expressive, enjoy taking on new challenges, and have a strong sense of personal power. The body parts for this chakra include the stomach, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, and small intestine. The main color for this chakra is yellow. The gemstones are Citrine, Topaz, and Yellow Calcite.
FOURTH CHAKRA- HEART
The fourth chakra is referred to as the heart chakra. It is located behind the breast bone in front and on the spine between the shoulder blades in back. This is the center for love, compassion and spirituality. This center directs one's ability to love themselves and others, to give and to receive love. This is also the chakra connecting body and mind with spirit. Almost everyone today has a hard, hurt, or broken heart, and it is no accident that heart disease is the number one killer in America today. Deep heart hurts can result in aura obstructions called heart scars. When these scars are released, they raise a lot of old pain, but free the heart for healing and new growth.
When this chakra is out of balance you may feel sorry for yourself, paranoid, indecisive, afraid of letting go, afraid of getting hurt, or unworthy of love.
Physical illnesses include heart attack, high blood pressure, insomnia, and difficult in breathing.
When this chakra is balanced you may feel compassionate, friendly, empathetic, desire to nurture others and see the good in everyone. Body parts for the fourth chakra include heart, lungs, circulatory system, shoulders, and upper back. The main colors used are pink and green. The gemstones are Rose Quartz, Kunzite, and Watermelon tourmaline.
FIFTH CHAKRA-THROAT
The fifth chakra is referred to as the Throat. It is located in the V of the collarbone at the lower neck and is the center of communication, sound, and expression of creativity via thought , speech, and writing. The possibility for change, transformation and healing are located here. The throat is where anger is stored and finally let go of.
When this chakra is out of balance you may want to hold back, feel timid, be quiet, feel weak, or can't express your thoughts.
Physical illnesses or ailments include, hyperthyroid, skin irritations, ear infections, sore throat, inflammations, and back pain. When this chakra is balanced you may feel balanced, centered, musically or artistically inspired, and may be a good speaker. Body parts for the fifth chakra are throat, neck, teeth, ears, and thyroid gland.
The main color used is light blue. The gemstones are Aquamarine and Azurite.
SIXTH CHAKRA- THIRD EYE
The sixth chakra is referred to as the Third Eye. It is located above the physical eyes on the center of the forehead. This is the center for psychic ability, higher intuition, the energies of spirit and light. It also assists in the purification of negative tendencies and in the elimination of selfish attitudes. Through the power of the sixth chakra, you can receive guidance, channel, and tune into your Higher Self.
When this chakra is not balanced you may feel non-assertive, afraid of success, or go the opposite way and be egotistical. Physical symptoms may include headaches, blurred vision, blindness, and eyestrain. When this chakra is balanced and open you are your own master with no fear of death, are not attached to material things, may experience telepathy, astral travel, and past lives. Sixth chakra body parts include the eyes, face, brain, lymphatic and endocrine system. The main colors are purple and dark blue. The gemstones are Amethyst, Sodalite, and Lapis Lazuli.
SEVENTH CHAKRA-THE CROWN
The seventh chakra is referred to as the Crown. It is located just behind the top of the skull. It is the center of spirituality, enlightenment, dynamic thought and energy. It allows for the inward flow of wisdom, and brings the gift of cosmic consciousness. This is also the center of connectedness with the Goddess (God), the place where life animates the physical body. The silver cord that connects the aura bodies extends from the crown.
The soul comes into the body through the crown at birth and leaves from the crown at death.
When this chakra is unbalanced there may be a constant sense of frustration, no spark of joy, and destructive feelings. Illnesses may include migraine headaches and depression. Balanced energy in this chakra may include the ability to open up to the Divine and total access to the unconscious and subconscious. The main colors for the crown are white and purple. The gemstones are Clear Quartz Crystal, Oregon Opal, and Amethyst.
THE EIGHTH CHAKRA-THE TRANSPERSONAL POINT is located several inches above the center of the head is the Transpersonal point. Place a hand there and a tingling sensation in the palm identifies the center. Its color is clear and is activated by selenite or zircon. Through the Transpersonal point the soul is manifested into matter, it carries the individual’s reasons to incarnate into this lifetime. Other names for this center include "Soul Star" and "Heavenly Chi". Y OF THE CHAKRAS
Gemstone & Crystal Healing...
Gemstones Embody Healing Energy
Gemstones, with their powerful energies and profound resonance with the human body, are the perfect energy medicine tools. Like other forms of energy medicine, gemstone energy medicine uses the body’s inherent healing force to nourish and heal us in multiple ways. Each type of gemstone embodies a unique energy that can focus and amplify this healing force and produce specific therapeutic effects.
Today, these potent tools for transforming health are being embraced by large numbers of people and have excited the interest of physicians and medical researchers. Gemstone therapies work—both as primary treatments and as complements to other healing modalities. Emotional maladies, mental complaints, and acute and chronic illnesses of all kinds have responded to gemstone energy medicine in unprecedented and exciting ways.
How can therapeutic gems accomplish all this? Physicists tell us that all matter is energy in physical form. Gemstones are certainly no exception. Formed over eons, often at high pressure, the Earth’s gemstones embody intense concentrations of energy. Today, we employ the energetic and physical properties of gemstones in many aspects of technology—for example, we use gemstones in lasers to perform delicate surgeries and in computers to propel information around the globe. Similarly, we can use certain gemstones to focus and amplify the body’s innate energies to uplift our health.
Quality and Shape:
Keys to Unlocking a Gemstone’s Healing Power
Keys to Unlocking a Gemstone’s Healing Power
Efforts to use gemstones for healing have a long history. In many cultures, ancient and modern, people have sought to uncover the therapeutic powers that lie within the crystalline structures of gemstones. Over the centuries, people’s attempts have met with varying degrees of success and failure. Yet, when using gems for healing, something was often missing. Until recently, we have been unable to discover a systematic way to unlock the full therapeutic powers of gems and to achieve consistent, long-lasting results.
The Power of Hematite... my current favorite stone...
Hematite meaning and properties
Hematite is used to improve relationships. If you need your personal relationship to be better, carry a hematite with you always.The name comes from the Greek word for blood. It has been used as an amulet against bleeding, and so is known as the "blood stone". When arranged like the petals of a flower, it is referred to as the "iron rose". Native American folklore states that war paint made from hematite will make one invincible in battle. People in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries wore hematite jewelry during mourning.
Scientists of the Mars Exploration Rover Project believe that deposits of hematite on Mars may help prove whether large amounts of liquid water ever flowed on Mars' surface. They say that where water was, life may have had a chance to thrive as well.
Hematite is good for increasing intuition. In jewelry it is best in a ring worn on the left hand.
Healing properties of Hematite
Hematite stimulates iron absorption in the small intestine, which in turn improves oxygen supply to the body. It can be in direct contact with the skin, but results in inflammation for some people, so test it carefully on yourself before use.Sources of Hematite
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