Stone and other Musings

Moonstone, “travelers protection stone”

Moonstone, “travelers protection stone”

Since earliest times, Moonstone has been a tangible connection to the element of the moon - an amulet of protection for travelers, a gift of lovers...

Ruby "pigeon’s blood"

Ruby forms in prismatic tabular, bipyramidal or rhombohedral crystals, as well as granular or massive habits, and has a vitreous luster. The most v...

Spiral symbolism

The Spiral is a sacred symbol that represents the journey and change of life as it unfolds; taking a labyrinth-like passage that leads to Source. T...

CITRINE "the Merchant's Stone"

Citrine, for its properties of increase in the cashbox, sparkling yellow Citrine not only assists in acquiring wealth, but helps in maintaining it....

Emerald, seasonal gem of spring

Emerald is a form of Beryl and has been around for thousands of years. It was only commonly referred to as “Emerald” in as early as 1526 via the Ox...

Onyx, “scrying stone”

Reputed to be the eleventh, or Shoham stone in the breastplate of the High Priest inscribed with the tribal name of Gad. Onyx comes from the Latin ...

Peridot, “extreme gem”

Peridot (pronounced pair-uh-doe) is the gem form of Olivine the gem form of Olivine, a magnesium iron silicate mineral of the forsterite-fayalite f...

Garnet, “ a living fire”

Garnet brings a self-confidence built on fearlessness. It reflects the color of passion, energy, and life. It motivates. A gem of Mars, Garnet is u...

Blue Topaz “Gourmets’ stone”

Topaz is a crystal for meditation, bringing the mind, body and spirit into union with the forces of the universe. It invokes the energy for relaxat...

Lapis Lazuli "truth stone"

Lapis Lazuli is one of the most sought after stones in use since man's history began. Its deep, celestial blue remains the symbol of royalty and ho...