OBSIDIAN
Obsidian is a natural volcanic glass. It is an effective grounding and centering stone. An extremely protective stone often used in protection rituals.
BLACK OBSIDIAN
A useful scrying stone, many find the blackness of the stone allows easier access to the subconscious mind.
BLUE OBSIDIAN
Promotes peace and tranquillity. Calms the emotions.
MAHOGANY OBSIDIAN
Increases one's sexuality and sensuality, helping one to feel sexier and more "in touch with touch".
SNOWFLAKE OBSIDIAN
Snowflake Obsidian is black with white patches resembling snowflakes. It sharpens inner and outer vision and to strengthen prophesy. Helpful in letting go of old loves and old ways.
ONYX
Onyx is a useful stone for those who wish to pursue creative projects and have a need to see things from a greater more expansive perspective.
BLACK ONYX
Useful in reducing fevers. Helps one to achieve peace and cheerfulness. Calms fears and enables one to feel secure and stable. Said to ease bad dreams.
BLUE ONYX
Helps one to learn what one does not want in one's life, especially on an intellectual level. Helps one to rid oneself of old, unwanted ideas.
SARDONYX
Sardonyx is a layered combination of sard and onyx and can contain shades of red, brown, white and black.
It is reputed to have a beneficial effect on the bones and lungs and its use is recommended for depression and in matters of love.
PAUA SHELL
Paua shell has the vibrations of the sea and is believed to reduce fevers. Relieves stress. Particularly useful when facing difficult challenges, heavy karma or soul-level transitions.
PERIDOT
The stone of fortune tellers and seers. Peridot attracts occult powers. It boosts confidence and heightens assertive energy. It stimulates tissue regeneration and neutralises toxins, wards of delusions. It is helpful for insomnia, aids the digestion and in reducing fevers.
PETRIFIED WOOD
Aids skin, muscles and circulatory system, helps arterial sclerosis, arthritis, rheumatism, senility and blood clots. Assists past life recall. Used as a protective amulet or charm against drowning. Helps increase one’s awareness of nature.
PIETERSITE
Helps one to become a better teacher, enhances presentation and public speaking skills. Enables one to speak for longer periods of time without tiring.
Grey Pietersite helps heal mental and spiritual "burn-out". Brown Pietersite helps heal physical "burn-out".
PYRITE
Helps one to harmonise one's energies with other people. It is used to attract wealth , money and luck. A shiny piece of pyrite may also be used as a magic mirror.
QUARTZ
CHERRY QUARTZ
Cherry Quartz heals emotional wounds and helps to dissipate tension and anger. It benefits the skin, attracts love, and helps to create a loving environment. Cherry Quartz stimulates self love and acceptance.
GREEN QUARTZ
Stimulates creativity. It is used in magical prosperity workings to increase money and help to provide an "easy life''. Beneficial to the nervous system and general state of mind,. It reduces impatience, promote serenity and general well-being.
PURPLE QUARTZ
Purple Quartz is good for mental, emotional and psychological problems. It helps relieve stress, anxiety and depression. It is beneficial to the eyes, ears, pineal gland. It increases white blood cells and stimulates the spleen. It aids recovery and decreases sensitivity to pain.
ROCK QUARTZ
Also commonly known as "Rock Crystal" or "Clear Quartz". Rock Quartz is an excellent general healing crystal, useful for dizziness and vertigo. It enhances the immune system and aids recovery from all types of illnesses. It aids opening of the psychic centres and aids meditation. Often used to amplify the effects of other stones.
ROSE QUARTZ
Migraine and headaches of all types. Stimulates imagination and intellect. A calming and soothing stone, it helps to banish fear and promotes a feeling of inner peace. Rose quartz stimulates love and opens the heart chakra.
RUTILATED QUARTZ
Rutilated Quartz is clear quartz with golden needle-like inclusions. It helps with respiratory disorders especially asthma and bronchitis. Often used in conjunction with beryl. Worn during magickal rituals or placed on the altar will increase the effectiveness of a ritual.
SMOKY QUARTZ
Cleanses the body of negative energies and radiation. An excellent grounding stone, helps to overcome depression and other negative emotions, can be used to elevate one’s mood.
SNOW QUARTZ
A pure white form of quartz, also known as "milky quartz" Useful in all rituals of initiation and purification. Helps keep one's insights and observations clear and free from preconceptions. A good balancing stone for children.
STRAWBERRY QUARTZ
An unusual variety of quartz, useful for headaches, aids relaxation. Promotes restful sleep and helps one to remember dreams.
TOURMALINATED QUARTZ
Tourmalinated Quartyz is clear quartz penetrated by black tourmaline crystals. It is often worn to stimulate astral projection. Helps achieve balance and harmony between contrasting or conflicting elements.