Healing Crystals for Improving Fertility

Struggling with infertility can be one of the hardest things a couple can face in their lives.  The disappointment of not conceiving can take a toll on a relationship, and life without children when having them is important can seem very lacking.  There are certain gemstones believed to be able to aid with improving fertility, and fortunately, the three mentioned in this article can be readily acquired in the form of jewelry, raw stones and amulets.

Rose Quartz
I feel that rose quartz encompasses all that is feminine in our world.  The delicate shades of pink are so beautiful and pure, and it is no wonder that rose quartz is one of the most popular stones for beginning collectors.  In crystal healing, rose quartz is said to support the heart, both physically and emotionally, ease anxiety and fear, and awaken appreciation of beauty.

Garnet
Beautiful red garnet, with its elegant character, is the birthstone for January.  Ranging in color from a deep blood red to a vibrant ruby red, garnet is a unique and appealing stone.  In crystal healing, garnet is believed to bring vitality and warmth to the system, improve circulation and promote positive feelings of love.

Blue Moonstone
Blue moonstone, also called rainbow moonstone, is one of the most beautiful stones to behold, with its shimmering luminescence that displays a rainbow of beautiful colors.  In crystal healing, blue moonstone is said to calm and relieve stress, especially stresses surrounding hormonal fluctuations.  It also enhances intuition by increasing receptivity to inner creativity.
 

Healing Crystals for Surgical Recovery

The timing for this post is great, as I am currently recovering from an emergency cesarean section surgery.  Any time there is major stress to the body, such as a surgery, we need to take it easy and do our best to focus on recovery.  The following stones are believed to assist in surgical recovery and aid the body in knitting itself back together.

Amber
Amber is not a stone, but fossilized tree resin.  It can preserve seeds, nuts and insects from thousands of years ago, and has been used in jewelry since the Stone Age.  In crystal healing, amber supports the immune system, and strengthens and restores the stomach, kidneys, spleen, lower back, pelvis and reproductive organs.

Rose Quartz
Rose quartz, a delicate pale pink stone originating in Brazil, India, Madagascar and the United States, is renowned for its healing abilities and beautiful feminine hues.  In crystal healing, rose quartz  supports the heart, eases anxiety and fear and is said to increase fertility.

Chrysoprase
Chrysoprase is a beautiful delicate green color that would go excellently with the pale pink of rose quartz for combined healing effects.  In crystal healing, chrysoprase eases negative feelings, promotes joy, helps bring relaxation and promotes restful sleep.

Amber, rose quartz and chrysoprase are all ideal stones if you are looking to allow your body to mend and heal itself.  A dainty bracelet of rose quartz and chrysoprase would have the joyous look of spring, with its soft greens and pinks.  An accent of sterling silver would finish such a bracelet very nicely.

Healing Crystals for Anxiety

Anxiety seems to be an ever-increasing problem in our fast paced, high stress world.  These days, it is one of the hot topics for people to write about online, because so many in our world are struggling with it.  This time of year is especially difficult, with more stress about money, family and obligations.  If you are feeling the stress of the season, consider these healing crystals for anxiety.

Amethyst
Amethyst is a beautiful stone that ranges from light to dark purple.  It is easily found in many areas and is the birthstone for February.  In crystal healing, amethyst is used to fend off negative influences and protect the wearer from environmental stresses.   You can wear or carry it to calm mental stress, and sleeping with amethyst under your pillow is said to help you sleep better.

Aventurine
Aventurine is a beautiful green stone that is readily available from Brazil, India and Russia.  In crystal healing, aventurine encourages tissue repair and circulation, and is used to calm the body and mind, while promoting optimism and a love for life.

Rose Quartz
Rose Quartz is easily obtained from several geographic areas.  Its color is a beautiful pink that ranges from light to dark, and to me is one of the most feminine stones.  In crystal healing, rose quartz is said to regulate the physical effects of stress, such as panic attacks, and is said to calm fear and anxiety.

All three are soft colors, and would make a great bracelet combined or with other stones.  Wearing a piece of jewelry made with healing crystals for anxiety can help ease the stress of the holidays and help you regain your focus.

December's Birthstone: Turquoise

"If you are shopping for turquoise jewelry, be sure to ask if the turquoise you are looking at is natural."

Turquoise is a timeless classic.  For thousands of years, cultures in China, the Middle East, Central America, Egypt and America have used turquoise to create beautiful floors, jewelry box inlays, amulets and other valuables.  Here in the United States, turquoise is still extremely popular and is often paired with silver or copper for a traditional, earthy look.

Color
Turquoise encompasses a wide range of deep blues and greens, from very pale and light to deep and dark.  American turquoise in particular tends to be mottled with inclusions of pyrite and other minerals, giving it a more unique look.

Geographic Sources
Turquoise is readily found in Afghanistan, Australia, the Middle East and America.

Rarity
Lower quality turquoise is bountiful, but higher quality is more difficult to find and thus, quite expensive.

Physical and Emotional Uses
Turquoise is linked to powerful personal protection.  It enables communication from the highest source of love, eases feelings of negativity and low self-esteem, and supports and energizes the thymus chakra to boost immunity.

Healing Properties
Place over the heart, throat or thymus area to ease breathing and allow emotional expression.

Personal Use
Wear over the upper chest for personal and psychic protection.

Because of its popularity, combined with the fact that it is difficult to find high quality turquoise, other stones are often dyed to mimic turquoise for use in jewelry making.  Additionally, turquoise itself is often dyed and stabilized to make it more appealing.  If you are shopping for turquoise jewelry, be sure to ask if the turquoise you are looking at is natural.

Healing Crystals

"When you hold a gemstone in your hand, especially a raw gemstone, it seems to possess a power of its own"

Gemstones have long been believed to have healing properties and have been used for thousands of years in rituals, healing and trade.  No one can deny their beauty, and everyone from small children to adults can find fascination in the unique tones, colors and shapes of gemstones.

From the humble Quartz crystal to the coveted Hope diamond, gemstones have played an important role in our culture since before history was recorded.  Battles have been fought, lives taken and empires ruled by these small pieces of nature.

When you hold a gemstone in your hand, especially a raw gemstone, it seems to possess a power of its own, and emanates an aura that few can deny.  Perhaps that is why we are so attracted and devoted to gemstones.

Fortunately, gemstones are quite prolific, and everyone from casual jewelry collectors to devoted rock hounds can acquire gemstones for all kinds of uses.  These days, chakra healing, birthstones and rock collections are the most common uses of gemstones.

In the next few posts, we will focus on the types of healing powers gemstones possess, and explore the different types of stones that have these powers.  Whether or not you believe in the healing abilities of gemstones, you can certainly enjoy their beauty and depth.

If you are looking for a go-to resource to have on hand for your research on gemstones, consider Healing Crystals by Jennie Harding.  This book contains a wealth of information on more than one hundred stones, and includes vivid photos of each.

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