It is the unique, natural, and powerful energetic makeup that gemstone
possesses that make it a very effective tool. The magical properties of
gemstones can be used for healing, empowerment, protection, and
manifesting your desires. It can also be used to invite love into
individual life, increase the amount of wealth he possess, or bolster
his spirits when he is down.
Gemstones magic is as old as time.It began when the earliest humans
sensed some force or power trapped within the stones that surrounded
them.
Gemstones were probably first used as a mulets-objects worn to deflect
negativity or “evil." Later they were revered as deities, offered as
sacrifices, and buried for blessings and fertility of the land. Their
use is intimately connected with religion, ritual and magic.
A purple-colored quartz used as a semi-precious stone; the Amethyst is
known as a spiritual stone and is used for general healing and for
meditation. It is said that sleeping with a piece of amethyst beneath
one's pillow promotes intuitive dreams and inspired thought.
Agate belonging to the Chalcedony family, comes in a wide range of
colors and is often variegated and banded. Agates foster love,
abundance, wealth, good luck, longevity, acceptance, courage,
protection, balance, harmony, generosity, strength, security and
appreciation of nature. Agates are considered very powerful stones. They
are also very calming and soothing to the emotions.
Gemstones: spiritual properties
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