Quartz crystals are used in healing.
Semi-precious stones have been used for many years for various tasks. Believers in the magical properties of stones use different stones for many reasons. Some practitioners use the stone's color as the beneficial aspect, while others utilize the planet with which the stone is associated. No matter how the practitioner decides on the stones, each stone gives off vibrations that have been scientifically proven. These vibrations create the energy the practitioner directs into the desired task. The most common magical purposes of semi-precious stones are physical healing, protection, strength and emotional health.
Physical Healing
Semi-precious gemstones are used to rid a great number of ailments from the human body. Stones such as topaz and turquoise are used for vision ailments. Jasper and coral are used for digestive disorders, including stomach aches. The stones are placed directly on the area in need of treatment for an hour a day. The stone is then worn or carried the rest of the time.
Protection
Many practitioners use semi-precious stones for protection. The stones themselves have protective energy and alone offer any practitioner a good degree of protection. Some choose to cast protection spells onto a stone for greater power or to acknowledge what the protection is specifically for. That stone is then worn or carried by the practitioner or given to someone with the need of protection.
Strength
Strength spoken of here is that of a person's inner emotional strength as well as physical strength. A practitioner may wish to help promote inner strength. This is carried out by moonstone, Mexican lace agate and citrine. It is believed by some that these stones will give energy to rid the mind of uncertainty and provide one with a boost of inner strength. Physical strength is enhanced with chrysocolla, which is thought to strengthen lungs and the thyroid gland. Peridot supposedly provides energy used to promote strength throughout the body.
Emotional Health
Emotional health is as important as physical health. Magical properties of moonstone balance emotions, allowing the bearer to have clearer thoughts and find harmony. Depression is banished with the use of amethyst, sardonyx, garnet and opal, according to proponents of magic. These stones can be carried or worn in jewelry.
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