Common Crystals

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Crystals are one of the most effective and unobtrusive ingredients used in spell casting and healing. Today many people wear crystals as jewelry, because of this they are easy to find and not obvious if you chose to wear one as part of a spell. Below you'll find a list of common crystals and their uses. As always you'll also find a list of sites and books that will give you more detailed and specialised information.

The most commonly used crystals include:

Agate - There are many different forms of agate. It comes in a wide variety of colours and sizes. It is most commonly used in spells for courage, strength and protection.

Amber - Is the Fossilised sap of ancient trees. The best Amber comes from the Baltic region and comes in a varity of colours ranging form pale yellow to black to red and green, and to the extreemly rare blue. It is most commonly used in spells for healing, protection, beauty and love.

Amethyst - Is part of the Quartz family and is a spiritual stone. Its colour, purple, relates direcly to the crown chakra or third eye. It is most commonly used in spells for protection, happiness and as a psycic enhancer.

Bloodstone - Is from the Chalcedony family and is a beautiful rich green flecked with red. In previous centuries it was thought to stop bleeding and so soldiers carried it with them into battle. Today is is worn to keep the blood healthy and is used mostly in healing spells.

Citrine - Is a form of Quatrz, its beautiful yellow colour has a silken feel to it. It is most commonly used in spells for protection and to ward of nightmares.

Diamond - Are a girls best friend, or so Marilyn Monroe sang. This stone is probably the most famous. Its magical uses include strength, courage and protection. It is also used in meditation.

Emerald - Not only does this stone lend its name to a beautiful song by Canadian band The Tea Party it is the representative of our planet. Its primary uses are for love, money, protection and exorcism.

Garnet - This beautiful red stone has hues that range from scarlet to a deep ochre. It is a strong protector and is used also to give strength.

Hematite - Is an unusual stone, it is metallic silvery-black in colour and has a history in healing. It is also used in spells for divination.

Jade - Is a sacred stone in China. It is believed to have power over the weather and is also used in spells for love, longevity, wisdom and creativity.

Jet - Like Amber it is a fossil. But where Amber is Golden, Jet is Black and the two stones are magically 'married'. Beware though, like Amber much Jet sold is actually glass. It is used for luck, divination and healing.

Lapis Lazuli - This beautiful stone is forever associated with Ancient Egypt and its Pharohs and Queens. It is a regal stone aiding its user in spells for love, joy, protection and courage.

Moonstone - Is an opalesent stone that has blue, pink or white undertones. It has long been dedicated to the Lunar Goddesses. It is prized for its ability work out problems between lovers and as a protective stone for travellers.

Obsidian - Is a naturally forming volcanic glass. The Aztecs used flat squae pieces as mirrors for scrying, as did Dr John Dee - occultist for Queen Elizabeth I. It is also used in spells for protection and gounding.

Ruby - A widely held belief is that when you dream of Rubies it indicates coming sucess in business or money matters (I've yet to have that dream, hence why I'm still at work :D). Its primary use is for wealth but has also been known to assist in protection, power and joy spells.

Saphire - Stimulates the third eye allowing your psychic awareness to expand. It also is a guardian of love and used in defensive magic and to aid meditation.

Sulfur - This pungent yellow mineral has been used for centuries in magic. It is a powerful cleanser and is primarily used to drive away demons and evil spirits. It is also used in this way for protection.

Topaz - Is thought to be especially effective when set in gold. It relieves depression, anger, fear and greed. In the home it is a charm against fire and accidents. It is also used in money spells and to draw love.

Turquoise - This sacred stone of the American Indians is a protective stone. Worn as a ring it guards against the 'evil eye', mounted in a horse saddle it protects both the rider and horse, and is also a travellers amulet. Give it as a gift to those you wish wealth and happiness to. Like all blue stones it is a charm for luck and good fortune.

There are many other stones, minerals, fossils and metals that are used for magic and it is good to begin collecting them. Some people swear by uncut stones as the energy is not 'dulled' by tumbling. Not only is it better for the novice to begin with tumbled stone for this reason, it is cheaper too :)
Enjoy your crystals handle them often and with love. Before using any stone in a ritual or spell you must first cleanse it, so that you dont carry any unwanted energies into your working. See the purification spell page on how to do this.

Common Crystals

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