posted January 05, 2005 12:47 PM         

As most of you may know, I adore all things magical ~ including crystals.

Recently, I aquired a beautiful teardrop cut, rose quartz. Upon buying and washing it, I wore it to bed around my neck on the cord it came with.

When I woke up in the morning ~ the unclasped cord was on the floor near my bedroom door, and the crystal nowhere to be seen!?

I searched, really I did. It's not a small quartz, either (3cm x 2cm), so not difficult to spot. I looked everywhere, and eventually took everything out of my room -apart from the furniture, and stripped my bed. Still nothing after two days. On the third day he rose again.. (OK sorry no).. I was placing a long cotton cardigan in the downstairs cupboard we never go in, and when I opened it, the rose quartz rolled out!!?

I had been told by a gifted friend, that I shouldn't wear crystals to go to sleep - I should place them down before going to bed.

OK - so I bought another crystal recently - this time the blue stone, sodalite.

I have glass tealight candle holders in my room. I lit one candle and put it on top of my stereo on the main deck. I placed the rose quartz in one glass container, and the sodalite in another and put them on either side of the candle on each speaker (away from my bed).

I woke up this morning to find the sodalite had somehow jumped from the glass container on my left speaker to place itself perfectly behind the tealight on the middle deck (and there's a big gap between that and the speaker)..

What gives???

My father got me an opal ring for christmas - hopefully I'll have no extra activity from that!!

posted January 05, 2005 01:16 PM         

Yeah I sure had some crazy dreams last night, without the help of that! haha..

As to why my crystals feel the need to explore the atmosphere in my house though beats me!

posted January 05, 2005 01:58 PM         

Talk about synchronism! I was reading about gem stones yesterday. Mostly pondering about energy fields and the Chakras. There is a lot of information posted in the Pilgrim's Progress Forum . . . Check it out.

It sounds like you've got faeries in your house playing with the personal belongings.

As a simple kitchen witch, I would recommend clearing out your home by lighting a bundle of dried white sage and wormwood, and walking with it through each and every room. Make sure all the windows are open to ventilate. Immediately afterwards, you'll sense a clarity in the air and should be able to get a good nights sleep.

Lavender, a wonderful plant used in magick, is great to have around the home to aid in centering and relaxation too. I have a small bag of dried lavender kept in a wooden box on my night stand. Sometimes the flower is sprinkled around candles for meditation at night.

The stones you currently have eminate soft feminine energy. You may want to impart your own energy and meditations into them, especially if they are gifts. Stones given as gifts are always special. Place them in your hand and allow naturally running water flow over them until you feel ready to take them out. Let them dry in natural sunlight. They are then all YOURS and will adjust to your auric field for whatever balance is needed.

Lots of Love

posted January 05, 2005 02:50 PM         

Sodalite: receptive, healing, peace, water, Venus, wisdom, meditation, third eye chakra.

Opal: most powerful and magical of all stones. Contains the powers of all colors. Very good luck. Psychic awareness. Astral projection, money and power.

Labradorite: is a blue feldspar often used in ornaments and decoration. Gem literature sometimes refers to it as Spectrolite. Gem healers claim it evevates the wearer's consciousness and connection with the energies of the universe. It has affinities with Aquarius, Pisces, Sag. and Cap.

Quite a while ago I purchased three pieces of Lapis Lazuli. One I chose for me personally. I always held it when I slept. It has the same powers as sodalite. After about a week, it dissappeared! It couldn't have been anywhere except the bedroom! I still havent found it. I have a five pound rose quartz, but I don't think it's going anywhere! Edgar Cayce used to use Azurite for his sessions with clients. He swore by it. I have placed this over my third eye and experienced a lot of stimulation. But I'm not a prophet.

Is your birth stone an opal? If it is, it is said the power of the stone will double.

Perhaps the message sent when both gems were together meant open your heart, listen and wisdom will come your way. Or, your heart is open, you are wise and "we" speak to you. Hence, both stones together in the light of spirituality.

Hubby and I have books on minerals and crystals and their magical powers. We recently found a quite rare piece of Rutilated Quartz. Among the strongest of healing stones. Strength, detoxification, tissue regeneration, immune system! Balance. Leads you in a positive direction.

I also use my purple plate to reenergize crystals. You can freeze some crystals and later place them in your drinking water. When the crysatal expands in the water, it releases its energies. Do some research as to which gems you can and cannot drink. Anything from the quartz family is ok.

Oh, another tip, when looking for pure crystals or gems, they will always have five faucets that lead to the tip. (they may not be perfect) Anything else has been cut by man. If you look at the faucets in the light, a pure faucet will be flat looking. If you look at a hand cut faucet, you can see a slight curve created by the cutting tool.
Another tip. Sometimes in order to create Citrine, sellers will heat an amethyst to the point that it turns brown in color to make it look like citrine. It won't carry the powers of citrine, neither amethyst. Always ask a dealer if a citrine crystal has been man made. The best thing to try to do is purchase any gem in it's raw and natural form, even if it's not the prettiest thing you ever saw!

posted January 05, 2005 03:28 PM         

miss_apples and Aphrodite ~ synchronisation indeed! I'm not sure where to purchase dry white sage, but will try for sure. I'm moving from this house in two weeks, so a clear out is imminent

I do own a lavender pouch. I aim to obtain a variety of herbs, spices, ribbons and coloured candles ~ I am a white witch in training and love learning of all this I do need to spend time meditating on my new stones too. You've all succeeded in putting my mind at rest!

Philbird! It's good to see you chica I appreciate the breakdown on my stones and meanings.

My birth stone isn't Opal unfortunately. I have always loved the stone though, I remember my mother used to wear a few and it is her birthstone (Libra). Funnily, one of my birthstones is Lapis Lazuli! Also sodalite, amoungst a few (Sagittarius).

Mary ~ thank you for the gentle insight, I hadn't considered the message portrayed when both gems are together. Also freezing the crystals! Wow learn something new everyday

How amazing you know about citrine! Thanks, I never would have known!

I hope you find the Lapis Lazuli ~ you never know, when I manage to get one it may be yours! I'll let you know

Azurite too ~ I'd love to have an array of beautiful gems one day!

posted January 05, 2005 03:49 PM         

Philbird, I purchased three pieces of Lapis Lazuli a few weeks ago. Synchronism again! Two stones I am keeping for myself, one I gave to a friend.

For Christmas dinner, I placed three stones around the stove to help make the cooking come out good: clear Quartz, Lapis Lazuli, and Ametrine (mix of Amethyst and Citrine). It worked

posted January 05, 2005 04:03 PM         

I wasn't aware that you got gem mixes like Ametrine, wow ~ how does that happen? Do only specialists produce them, and how would you know they are genuine? I have so much to learn!

I love what you did with the christmas dinner - so what I'd do!

I just looked up Lapis Lazuli;

THE BRIGHT NIGHT STONE

Used as a healer.. it's beauty and power are legendary.. according to some it holds incredible powers.. claims to aid night sight and a favourite for soldiers, spies and lovers!

posted January 05, 2005 04:12 PM         

I dunno The person who sold them to me said they were Ametrine and I looked up what that meant on the web.

Enchanted sounds interesting! I see a copy available for sale on alibris.com and has good reader reviews on amazon.com. What do you like about it?

I have Llewelyn's Magickal Almanac for 2005. It has short synopses of spells, stories and other stuff. I have it as something nice to read before going to bed.

Thanks for writing out what Lapis Lazuli does!

posted January 05, 2005 04:27 PM         

The intro reads;
INTRODUCING WHITE MAGIC: You are invited to a witch's tea party. My own favourite brew is Earl Grey, but do please join me with a cup of whatever you fancy. Tie a purple ribbon around your cup - you will understand why within a few pages!

The book goes on to encompass how to use power (charging an object like a candle), using colour, cleansing rituals, sending mental messages and embracing the sun, moon etc. I love the idea of using coloured candles, herbs, spices, and flowers and other natural things to create your own magick!

posted January 05, 2005 04:36 PM         

The best spheres for scrying are: Spheres of Crystal Quartz (crystal) Large ones can cost between $1,000 to $10,000 dollars. (6 inch) You can buy smaller ones that have the same effect for around $20-$40.00. Don't be confused by the plastic ones that look like bowling balls.

Flat, square pieces of Obsidian (mineral) are favored in ancient Mexico. They have the same luster as the quartz, but are black. MUCH cheaper!

Beryl spheres. (mineral)

posted January 05, 2005 04:48 PM         

I havent read the whole string but the first thing that popped into my mind was something I read awhile back about dissapearing crystals. It seems yours havent gone too far yet, but I read that crystals often dissapear from their owners when their work is done with them. Whether they just dissapear or you give them away - when theyre gone that means theyve got to move on to help someone else in some way. Theyre like little people or something. Alive and on a mission.

I tried to look for more info on this - I know I read about it in a book once - didnt find much except this:

quote:

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As crystals, and us, are made up of energy and are interconnected they normally choose you as much as you would choose them! Each crystal will end up with you for a reason, whether you have chosen it yourself or have been given it as a gift. The energy from the crystal will be what you need at the time of choosing, so it may not be one that stays with you forever, (they have a habit of disappearing or being given away when they have done their work with you. They may also break if they have taken on too much negative energy. This is why crystals need cleansing).

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posted January 05, 2005 05:07 PM         

For instance, Ruby is supposed to be my birthstone. But according to the planet I was born under, Moonstone, (mineral) Beryl (mineral) Sapphire (gem) are supposed to very magical for me. I have a piece of moonstone in natural form that weighs about 1lb! And eventhough ruby is my birthstone, I've always asked for or bought Sapphires.

Signs and magical stones:

Aries:
Bloodstone
Garnet
Ruby
Taurus
Emerald
Jade
Lapis Lazuli
Gemini
Agate
Aventurine
Cancer
Beryl
Moonstone
Sapphire
Leo
Amber
Carnelian
Diamond
Topaz
Virgo
Agate
Aventurine
Libra
Chrysoprase
Lapis Lazuli
Turqiuse
Scorpio
Kunzite
Spinel
tourmalated Quartz
Sag.
Amethyst
Sugilite (same powers as Lapis Lazuli)
Cap.
Apache Tear
Hemitite
Onyx
Aquarius
Aquamarine
Fossils
Jet
Pisces
Amethyst
Sugalite
This is only one book though! Have any of you been drawn to any of the stones I listed under your birth sign?

posted January 05, 2005 05:59 PM         

Now Gems, minerals and crystals ~ I had wondered about the differences!

How would you classify an opal? I've read it's like a dense gel - however still classified as a mineral. I ask because I'm looking at the new one in my ring and it feels like stone against my teeth, but like plastic on my nails. I can't be sure what is genuine and hope it is!

Apparently it holds a large amount of water - up to 9 per cent - does this still mean it holds the amount of energy to stimulate the deep glands within the body as the properties say it does - from such a small amount of stone in a ring?

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Scrying - now that's a new term I've learnt! So basically clear crystal quartz is best, OK.

Beryl spheres - I looked it up for an image - so these can be used but it seems to be opaque. Interesting how this can be used.

Philbird, the book you have by Scott Cunningham - I will try and purchase it myself since you recommend it. Thank you for your offer to type it up - I will let you know if I can get it first, if I can't that would be very helpful

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Also interesting is your reference to the birthstones.

I've always been attracted to quartz including rose quartz, and moonstone mainly. Interesting, since my moon sign is Cancer (moonstone).

Thank you Philly - much food for thought - started me well on my way to discovery!

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Hey 26! Appreciation for the info hon
I do wash my crystals regularly, and once weekly in salt water - so maybe the fairies did borrow them after all!

I believe stones will serve a purpose to an individual for a time too.

Wow, from your link -

quote:

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Plants love crystals to help them grow and get rid of pests

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I never knew that!!

Alive and on a mission sums it up perfectly!

Thank you ladies ~ I love this topic so much. I will return tomorrow, although now I must head to bed with the fairies in my room!!

I resigned from my job at last today and have a 'meeting' about it tomorrow

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Hey Philly - that Ametrine looks like a beauty!

posted January 05, 2005 06:07 PM         

Resigned from your job? That's probably a good thing. You talked about leaving it a few times before. You know what they say, "When one door closes....." ... You know the rest. The world is an open book for you.