Rhodonite

Musicians, sound technicians, and singers love this heart- chakra crystal for its peerless capacity to help with hearing and listening. Rhodonite is sometimes confused with the rosy pink crystal rhodochrosite, but it is identifiably different in that it has white streaks or black mottling. Like many other pink stones, however, it is a love stone and a nurturing stone, and has a specialty: It is tremendous for dealing with the pain and suffering associated with grief and the loss of a loved one. This is a rock that will enable anyone to become more heart centered while stabilizing the emotions. This stone also assists by revealing both sides of an issue for clear thinking and real fairness in decision making. Rhodonite aligns the physical, emotional, and mental facets of your entire being and brings balance to them. If you are feeling ungrounded and a bit scattered, this crystal will soothe and uplift. Rhodonite can help you attain your greatest potential. This is a confidence crystal. The highest-grade gem form of rhodonite awakens the intuition.

Found in India, Japan, Spain, North America, Brazil, and Russia, this rock can also come in darker colors ranging from red to brown. As a healer, rhodonite alleviates the shock that accompanies a grievous loss. It is also used for issues involving the ears and hearing and is said to be very good for bone growth. Rhodonite helps build a healthy emotional foundation, making for a stronger personality and stronger person.

Rhodonite is a favorite carving stone in Russia; it was used for the sarcophagi of czars and emperors and is still popular as an Easter egg carving exchanged among the children of that country. I think the best and highest use of rhodonite is for healing old emotional wounds and scars, and growing from the experience. If you are feeling low-grade anxiety, this is an excellent crystal to carry in your pocket as a touchstone.

Jewels of Wisdom

• * Agate worn as an amulet around your neck will ensure that you speak only your truth. It can also attract favors from powerful people!

• *  A black agate on a short chain or in a ring will ensure success in business and athletics.

• *  If you wear moss agate while gardening, you will have a healthy harvest.

• *  If you wear amazonite while gambling, you will have great luck.

• *  Amber will attract love into your life and increase sexual pleasure if you wear it during lovemaking.

• *  If a man wears an amethyst, the stone will draw a good woman to him.

• *  Apache tear in a pendant will protect a woman in her pregnancy.

• *  Frog-shaped jewelry is the ultimate traveler’s amulet; pilots, stewards, sailors, and anyone who frequently travels across water should wear aquamarine in frog-shaped jewelry for enhanced safety and protection from drowning.

• *  Wear bloodstone in court for victory in legal matters.

• *  Carnelian jewelry will keep you from being struck by lightning.

• *  Cat’s-eye worn as a ring will retain your youthful beauty and lift any depression.

• *  Ladies, coral earrings will attract men into your life. Pacific Islanders believe this “nature’s jewel” contains the very essence of life.

• *  A diamond with a six-sided cut will offer you great protection; set in platinum, it will ensure victory in any conflict.

• *  Jade carved into the shape of a butterfly will attract love into your life.

• *  Lapis lazuli beads strung on gold wire will offer health, growth, and protection.

• *  A diamond set in onyx will overcome sexual temptation and incite the loyalty of a partner.

• *  Opal earrings will awaken your psychic powers.

• *  A red pearl ring or pendant will heighten intelligence.

• *  A dark peridot ring will bring you more money and raise your spirits, allaying any melancholy.

• *  A geode as jewelry will attract love and help a woman avoid miscarriage.

Wonderful Wands

 

I see many gorgeous, crystal-encrusted wands for sale in metaphysical five-and-dimes, and I am sure they are super-powered. Bear in mind, though, that it is a wonderful thing indeed to make your own wand. Start with a tree branch that has fallen to the ground on its own. Sand and polish the rough edges, as it is a wand and not a weapon. Then give it a good smudging. Hot-glue a large quartz crystal onto the wand near the handle, and hot-glue on any crystals featuring properties that will complement your magic. Citrine makes an excellent pointer tip for your wand and aligns your self-identity with your spirit. And, after all, isn’t that the point? Here are stones I recommend for harnessing various powers with wands:

• Amber for grounding;

• Amethyst for balance and intuition;

• Aventurine for creative visualization;

• Bloodstone for abundance and prosperity;

• Calcite for warding off negativity;

• Carnelian for opening doors for you and helping you overcome any family problems;

• Chalcedony for power over dark spirits;

• Citrine for getting motivated and attracting money and success;

• Fluorite for communicating with fairies and other unseen beings;

• Garnet for protection from gossip;

• Geode for getting through periods of extreme difficulty;

• Hematite for strength and courage;

• Jade for wisdom to interpret or realize powerful dreams;

• Jasper for stability;

• Lodestone for bringing a lover back into your life;

• Mahogany obsidian for feeling sexy and emanating sensuality;

• Moss agate for powers of persuasion and healing;

• Quartz crystal for divining your dreams;

• Rhodochrosite for staying on course with your life’s true purpose;

• Rose quartz for love;

• Turquoise for safety when traveling; and

• Watermelon tourmaline for help with planning your best possible future.