Crystals are used for healing, meditation, energy work, storing information, protection, grounding, and channeling. They vibrate to different frequencies depending on the crystal, its size and use.

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMBER – enhances ones healing powers and decisiveness. The Greeks called it elektron, meaning “sun-gold”, and believed it enhanced one’s healing powers and decisiveness. Popular legend claims that Amber will absorb negativity around the wearer until it becomes too laden with bad energy when it then will become lost. If the stone feels warm when you hold it, refresh it under running water.

 

 

AMETHYST – Promotes mental and psychic clarity. Amethyst helps to stave off danger. It is best cleansed under running water.

 

 

 

BLACK TOURMALINE – protective and psychic shield; protects against psychic attacks; repels negative energy. Like most dark-colored gemstones, black tourmaline is very effective in deflecting negativity and offering a protective shield. It also shields from high levels of electromagnetic energy and is therefore one of the best crystals to be used in paranormal circumstances.

 

BLACK ONYX – strengthens your energy during confusing or stressful times both physically and mentally. Good gemstone to use when paranormal investigating because it prevents drain on your energy. It helps to protect against psychic attacks, absorbing and transmuting negative energy.

 

 

BLOOD STONE – excellent grounding and protective stone; banishes evil and negative energy.

 

 

 

 

 

CARNELIAN – grounds and anchors you; cleanses other stones.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CELESTITE/CELESTINE – Useful when trying to contact spirit guides. Also helpful to remove stress and tension in the body.

 

 

 

 

FLOURITE – (colors vary) highly protective especially on a psychic level and aids in grounding.

 

 

 

 

 

HEMATITE – grounding; dissolves negative energy and transforms it into positive energy Gemstone that is good at uniting the Body, Mind and Soul. Grounds and protects the bearer, helping to dissolve negative energy. Most black, protective gems can be cleansed on a bed of hematite. Be on the lookout for hemalyke which is a common man-made alternative.

 

 

KYANITE – Psychic acuteness and promotes tranquility. Said to not collect negativity and therefore no need to be cleansed.

 

 

 

LABRADORITE – A beautiful stone that brings clarity and dispels negativity. Another stone that enhances psychic abilities and intuition.

 

 

 

OBSIDIAN– Helps to reduce mental confusion. Very grounding stone that promotes a protective shield against negative energy. This stone is used to reduce mental tension and to absorb negative energies. Cleanse it regularly under running water and allow it to rest in the sun for several days before carrying.

 

 

 

QUARTZ – Clear quartz is thought to be one of the most powerful protective gems because of the intensity of its vibration. Quartz will boost the effects of the stones with which it is carried. It also offers protection. Crystal points are said to be the most powerful.

 

 

 

RED JASPER – It is best used in direct contact with the skin. Holds the power to prevent exhaustion on both physical and mental levels. This stone is believed to prevent physical and mental exhaustion, things that can make you more susceptible to psychic drain or attack. Carry this stone in direct contact with the skin, either in hand or as an amulet, and cleanse with running water.

 

 

 

TIGER’S EYE – Good stone to promote courage. It’s a gem of good luck and also offers protective qualities. Contact with the body amplifies its effect.

 

 

 

TURQUOISE – Another very strong protective stone. Turquoise can enhance latent psychic abilities and connection to spiritual plane. This stone has long been considered a holy stone by Native Americans because of its powerful protective qualities. Artifacts in Egyptian and Greek tombs also show that turquoise was highly revered as a protector in antiquity. Place the turquoise on a bed of hematite to discharge and cleanse the stone.