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What Makes Gemstones Healing?
by Barbara Schneider, CCHT, Feng Shui Consultant

In ancient days, gemstones were worn to maintain health and to cure disease. They were applied directly to various parts of the body as an external treatment, as well as to wounds to stimulate healing. For internal treatment, gemstones were ground into powder, mixed with water, and drunk. This is not a common practice today because many minerals are poisonous.

Gemstones contain life force, the same divine energy that sustains, nourishes, and enlivens all living things. We are all beings of light. This current of Light springs from the Source of Life itself. You experience joy, vitality, and vibrant health when the current flows freely. However, in the course of living, blockages, which create darkness within you, accumulate within this flow, obscuring your radiance and giving rise to disharmony, pain, and "dis-ease."

Like you, the Earth is enlivened by life force. As the Earth was forming, life energy was infused into the planet's crystalline matrices. Gemstones, therefore, embody and express the life force within the planet.

Gemstones radiate their life force with great power, and when used properly they bring light into these areas of darkness, neutralizing and dissolving blockages within your being. As the blockages dissolve, the light of the life force can once again shine through to enliven, nourish, and heal you. Each type of gemstone expresses a different frequency and, therefore, can address a different kind of blockage.

A gemstone's energy can be absorbed into your biological system just like a vitamin. They can make you feel good - or not so good. Their energies can be soothing, securing, or healing, as well as aggravating, irritating, and even detrimental to our peace of mind. You can also get an overdose of a gemstone's energy, for you respond emotionally to gemstones just as you do to food, music, sound, and color.

Color, a vibrational form of energy, also has an effect on you. Gemstones absorb and reflect this color energy. The following list contains explanations of color and action guides for some gemstones:

RED
Red is a strong physical and emotional color. If you need additional physical energy, use red gems and jaspers. Red agates or red amber can be used to reduce shyness, weakness, and physical sensitivities. Red corals support the physical body and aid in the healing of respiratory infections, a good preventative for colds.

PINK
Pink is a nurturing and soothing color, good for self-rescue or self-enhancement. Pink stones, like Rhodochrosite and Rhodonite, influence self-esteem, while Rose Quartz is good for enhancing self-image. Pink pearls promote loving instincts, while pink coral supports a loving attitude.

ORANGE
Orange motivates you and helps you focus on your goals. It promotes better organizational habits. Orange stones, in particular, Carnelian, are good for training, as well as coordination of physical exercise programs, and for balancing energy levels in the body. Carnelian and Brazilian agate can be used as appetite stimulants for children, and they help prevent a listless attitude when you are not feeling too energetic.

YELLOW
Yellow is the color of communication. A gemstone of yellow quartz on your desk will stimulate better communication, open sharing, and honesty in work performed. Topaz, Citrine, and yellow Zircons stimulate conversation, cheery attitudes, and the ability to share. Yellow Amber helps you to overcome shyness while protecting your sensitivity. It can help you get rid of old fears and guilt.

GREEN
Green is a balancing color that soothes emotions. Most green gems and stones, such as Malachite and Chrysocolla, help to reduce mental confusion, anxiety, and hyperactivity. Bloodstone is an energy mover that supports relaxation and calms and sooths emotional reactions to stress, both internal and external.

BLUE
Blue, the color of intellect, aids thinking. Lapis Lazuli promotes creativity, mental control, and intellectual astuteness. Blue Lace Agate (light blue) calms your mind and supports creativity. Sapphires can help you to be more self-assertive, increase your sense of personal responsibility, and establish goals. All blue stones can be worn with red and yellow stones. Dark blue sapphires surrounded with yellow topaz support communication and are a wonderful aid to public speakers.

VIOLET or PURPLE
Purple is the color of sensitivity and intuition. Amethyst opens receptivity and introspection of mind and spirit. Amethyst should be worn with other stones in the colors of yellow, green, or dark blue. Adding these colors balances and protects a sensitive nature and helps to control mental fatigue.

BROWN
The color brown is a color of security. All brown agates, woods, or jaspers promote feelings of security, giving you feelings of ease and stability. Brown stones can help prevent fears and stresses because they stabilize the emotions. Use brown-banded agates for self-protection and inner security.

BLACK
Black is a color of discipline and protection. Black stones like jet, onyx, and obsidian, strengthen, protect, and support an image of authority. Black stones combine easily with and fortify other gems, such as diamond, pearls, and moonstone, as well as offer protection to those with sensitive personalities. Wearing black stones keeps invading or intruding energies out of your space, but they are not recommended for a child under the age of 10.

Use gemstones for beauty, wellness, and the balancing of mind, body, and spirit. For example, if you want to be more energetic, motivated, dynamic, beautiful, and socially accepted, think of red or pink stones like red coral, red jasper, ruby, garnet, or Rhyolite. If you're feeling tired, over worked, or stressed, wear earth stones such as tree agate, banded agate, Sodalite, amber, or turquoise

When you need to make a decision, for clear thinking use a green or blue stone like blue tourmaline, azurite, aventurine, lapis lazuli, blue lace agate, or sapphire. Go for a support stone if you want a new job or career or if you want to have a purpose in your life. Blue sapphire, garnet, carnelian, and rutilated quartz are support stones.

If you lose or break a gemstone, it may mean that you can't tolerate the energy of that gemstone, or you may have overuse or abused its energy. Sometimes gemstones lose themselves or break to protect you. They take upon themselves the stress energy that was meant for you.

Through time, various civilizations and cultures have valued gemstones for many different reasons: for medical treatment, adornment, trade and commerce, protection, and more. As we continue to develop greater sensitivity to our environment, perhaps gemstones will once again be honored as planetary resources for energy, life, and healing. Experience for yourself how the energetic qualities of gemstones can support your self-improvement.

Barbara Schneider CCHT is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Reiki Master, Energy Healer, Feng Shui Consultant and an EFT Practitioner. For more information about the Art of Feng Shui, please contact at twelvesouls@yahoo.com or by phone at 408-942-1647 or 408-421-4630.

Disclaimer: Nothing in this document should be construed as medical advice. For long-lasting relief, consult your doctor or health practitioner.