This stone helps prepare one for change and gives energy for projects and such. It makes a powerful elixir which enhances strength and gives courage. It stabilizes the Aura and transforms negative energy to positive energy.

Agate helps one focus on what they need for general well-being.

It helps one to analyze and come up with solutions to seemingly complex problems or issues.

The amethyst is a powerful stone for healing. It carries many healing properties. It also aids in psychic awareness and helps with imagery. It is a stone to help quieten the mind. If worn while sleeping, it helps you to interpret dreams, and to ward off nightmares. It enhances intuition and inspirations. Gives you clarity and insight. An excellent stone for meditations. Good for the upliftment of the spirit. Should never be cleansed by the sun. Carries the energy of the moon, female energy.

Carnelian is found in nearly all parts of the world and derives its name from the Latin word meaning flesh coloured. It varies in intensity from deep reddish-brown to a yellow or cream coloured translucent stone. Carnelian can be placed on the Sacral Chakra and is said to increase ambition, drive and confidence. It is believed to protect the wearer from negative emotions and to calm the angry, and the envious. It is also reputed to bring about warmth, sociability, creativity and happiness and to restore self-esteem.

Placed near the front door Carnelian is said to invoke protection and to bring abundance into the home.

Citrine stones do not hold negative energy. These crystals have the power to open up channels into the inner self, and activate mental powers. It will also help clarify thoughts. Citrine crystals are used for mental and emotional clarity, memory endurance, stronger will power. Citrine stones increase mental focus and creativity, and citrine has a positive influence on business and educational matters. It will also aid in digestion and blood circulation.

Haematite has an attractive silver sheen and is effective as a grounding stone. It can inspire you while keeping your feet firmly on the ground. It is believed to help reduce the discomfort of leg cramps and fractures, cleanse the blood and aid blood-related problems such as anaemia.

Haematite should not be used for long periods of time or placed near anywhere that is swollen or inflamed.

Red Jasper is a red patterned crystal, found worldwide. It is said to bring problems forward so that they can be dealt with before they become too big. When held in the hand it is believed to ground us physically and emotionally, giving insight into difficult situations.

In healing it can be placed on the Base Chakra. It is reputed to dissolve blockages in the liver or bile ducts, strengthen and detoxify the circulatory system, reduce digestive disorders and support the sexual organs. As this stone is said to control emotions it can also sooth the nerves. It is held to be a powerful healer and can be used for a long time as it releases it's energy slowly.

There are two crystals commonly referred to as Jade, they are Jadeite and Nephrite. Nephrite is an opaque crystal and is more easily obtained than the translucent Jadeite. Jade is said to promote love, courage, justice, wisdom and self-sufficiency and is believed to be an emotional balancer. It is thought to release negative thoughts and to soothe the mind. Jade is a protective stone, said to protect the wearer from harm and to attract good luck and friendship.

In healing Jade can be placed on the Heart Chakra and is thought to calm the nervous system, cleanse the blood, and to remove toxins. It is said to be an excellent stone for the kidneys. Jade is also believed to aid fertility and childbirth.

Malachite is said to be a powerful emotional cleanser helping to remove past traumas, and negative emotions, to bring harmony into your life. Its use should be limited to small doses as its deep energetic cleansing may be uncomfortable for some. Amplifies both positive and negative energies. For this reason it is a stone to use only when you are feeling positive as it can increase negative feelings. A good way to do this is to place it on clear quartz in the sun; cleansing Malachite with water can wear away its surface.

In healing Malachite is believed to lower blood pressure and to help detoxify the liver. The copper content in Malachite is said to ease rheumatism and arthritis.

It is a calming stone and can be very effective in soothing the emotions. Moonstone is said to be the stone of women and is believed to enhance feminity, gentleness, receptivity and intuition. It is said to help reduce PMT and to lesson the problems associated with the menopause by slowing down the hormonal changes. Moonstone is also believed to aid the reproductive system, benefiting conception, pregnancy and childbirth. Wearing Moonstone as a pendant or placing it on the Brow Chakra is said to enhance your psychic abilities and spiritual awareness. Placing this crystal on the Solar Plexus or Heart Chakra is said to bring forward old emotional issues which can then be dissolved. In healing Moonstone is believed to heal upper digestive disorders that are being caused by old emotional problems.

It is known as the 'Love Stone' and is said to be the stone of unconditional love. This crystal opens the Heart Chakra and is believed to encourage forgiveness and to help us let go of anger, resentment and jealousy. Placing Rose Quartz by your bed or under you pillow can aid sleep. In healing Rose Quartz is said to smooth the complexion, sooth burns and blistering, strengthen the physical heart, alleviate vertigo and heal chest, lung, kidney and adrenal problems. Wear Rose Quartz over the heart, or keep close to you in your pocket or purse. It can also be placed in the relationship corner of your home to attract love. This is the farthest right hand corner as you walk in the front door.

Turquoise is a protective stone and has been used throughout the ages for protective amulets. Today it is believed to protect against outside influences and pollutants in the atmosphere.

Turquoise can assist creative problem solving and can calm the nerves when speaking in public. It is also believed to stabilise mood swings, dissolve self-sabotage and allow self-expression.

Turquoise is good crystal to wear when you have decisions to make as it can encourage self-questioning. Turquoise is a Master Healer and can be placed on all the Seven Chakras Brow Chakra and the Throat Chakra. Placing turquoise on the Brow Chakra is said to enhance intuition and meditation, while placing it on the throat gently purifies the Throat Chakra and can be beneficial to the thyroid and the voice.