I know. I know. I seem to be stuck on brown. This will be the last one for awhile, but I wanted to share this amazing stone with you. When I think of the color, brown, I think of the color of the earth. What a peaceful thought. The dirt beneath your feet, the rolling golden hills of the Central Valley in California, trees limbs waving in the breeze. This sense of peace transfers to the vibrations of Brown Jasper. You can wear or carry Brown Jasper for long periods to help keep yourself “down to earth,” to alleviate stress, and to induce tranquility. Its cleansing effect eliminates negative energy and stabilizes the aura. It is particularly grounding as a...
Too many people shy away from brown stones, because they think the color is dull. This couldn't be further from the truth. Brown stones resonate with a rainbow of hues. They encompass all of the colors of the earth and nature. They are gorgeous and diverse. So, today, I want to tell you about one of my favorite brown stones -- Brown Agate. Brown Agate gate stops the burning desires for things we do not need and assists those juggling commitments or multiple jobs. It helps writers express ideas in marketable form and helps young children learn to walk and not fall as they get older. [Eason, 305] Brown Agate also promotes marital fidelity. [Meloldy, 82] All types of Agates are...
Linked with nobility of spirit and purpose, Blue Jasper imparts the courage to speak out against injustice and to risk unpopularity to defend the vulnerable. It is the perfect anti-stress stone for those in charge of others’ well-being and for older children and teenagers to carry to resist being led into unwise behavior or risky situations.
Prayer/Meditation
Give me the strength to endure any situation and to find the blessings and lessons in every interaction. Give me the endurance to keep moving ahead. Guide my thoughts, words, and actions so that I walk in peace and love.
Bloodstone is called the Sun Stone. Its energy carries the purity of blood and inherently speaks of life and birth, vitality and strength, passion and courage. As a talisman, it is both mystical and magical, and its virtues are protective and nurturing. Prayer/Meditation for Bloodstone Supply me with strength and motivation. Stir me in the path of your will. Maintain my self motivation to always search, find, examine, will, and act upon the truths placed before me. May I become a driving force for others, encouraging them to overcome all of their challenges and to follow the virtuous road of life. Thank you for your continued vigor that coexists in my whole being: my soul, my spirit, and my...
Green Aventurine is known as the Stone of Opportunity, thought to be the luckiest of all crystals, especially in manifesting prosperity and wealth, or for increasing favor in competitions or games of chance. Its winning energy makes it a great ally for boosting one’s chances in any situation - a first date, tax audit, even landing a promotion. One needs only to be near it to derive its benefits. [Simmons, 55][Eason, 285][Mella, 74] This beautiful stone, however, is not merely an attractor of luck, but one that aligns conditions so opportunity is inevitable. Green Aventurine releases old patterns, habits, and disappointments so new growth can take place. It brings optimism and a zest for life, allowing one to move...
