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Amethyst cluster sitting on a wooden counter.

Amethyst: The Sobriety Stone

There is something within the Amethyst’s captivating and regal violet hue that seems to bring peace. She is a sobering stone. The amethyst gem helps us dispel the haze that keeps us in bondage and prey to our many addictions and compulsions. Amethyst provides a soothing, restful vibe when all we seek is …

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Luminous fragments of rhodolite garnet stone.

Garnet: The Primordial Fire

From chaos, amid the fire and the fury of the Earth, the garnet stone emerges. It is the Primordial Fire, borne in the belly of the hottest parts of the planet — volcanoes, lava, and magma flows. Its strength has been tested and forged in the Earth’s natural crucibles of shifting cracks and rifts. Like a suit of fire …

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Carnelian

Carnelian, as its bold fiery color suggest, is a stone that can embolden the holder and boost their courage and stamina. Carnelian is the birthstone of August, has the ability to enhance passion and power, and is usually worn to increase confidence. For singers, Carnelian can also help elucidate the voice, and it also helps boost creativity, which is why it is sometimes called “The Artist’s Stone.”

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Yellow Jasper Meaning and Uses -- Crystal Meanings

Yellow Jasper

Tiger’s Eye stone is the “all-seeing, all-knowing eye.”  It is used for the assistance in improving perception and vision. -- Tiger's Eye Stone Meaning and Uses

Tiger’s Eye

Bloodstone Meanings and Uses - Crystal Meanings

Bloodstone

Black Tourmaline Meaning and Uses -- Crystal Meanings

Black Tourmaline

Hematite Meaning and Uses -- Crystal Meanings

Hematite

The Dreamer's Stone: Jade Stone Meaning and Uses -- Crystal Meanings

Jade

Sapphire has been used throughout history for its powers over prophecy and its connection to the Divine. -- Sapphire Stone Meaning and Uses

Sapphire

Calcite Meaning and Uses -- Crystal Meanings

Calcite

Amber Meaning and Uses - Crystal Meanings

Amber

Yellow Topaz Meaning and Uses -- Crystal Meanings

Yellow Topaz

The Opportunity Stone: Green Aventurine Meaning and Uses -- Crystal Meanings

Green Aventurine

With Azurite, we have a stone that gives power to our voice and awakens our spirit and intuition to deeper things. It is a stone for communicators, and those who channel and communicate with spirits, as well as those with desire to articulate to their inner truth more clearly. -- Azurite Meaning and Uses

Azurite

The Nurturer's Stone: Red Jasper Meaning and Uses -- Crystal Meanings

Red Jasper

Orange Calcite Meaning and Uses -- Crystal Meanings

Orange Calcite

The Clarity Stone: Golden Labradorite Meaning and Uses -- Crystal Meanings

Golden Labradorite

The Poet's Stone: Emerald Meaning and Uses -- Crystal Meanings

Emerald

A conduit of powerful, celestial energy, Selenite is often called the “liquid light of spirit" and contains ethereal energies. -- Selenite Meaning and Uses

Selenite

The Transformation Stone: Malachite Meaning and Uses -- Crystal Meanings

Malachite

The Wisdom Stone: Lapis Lazuli Meaning and Uses -- Crystal Meanings

Lapis Lazuli

The Sea Stone: Aquamarine Meaning and Uses -- Crystal Meanings

Aquamarine

The Writer's Stone: Blue Topaz Meaning and Uses -- Crystal Meanings

Blue Topaz

Moss Agate has become the quintessential Gardener’s Stone, housing the magic of life and the beauty of nature within it. -- Moss Agate Meaning and Uses

Moss Agate

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