Myths Of Gemstones
Myths of gemstones healing and mystical properties have been an important part of human culture for centuries.
Ancient cultures trying to explain the strange happenings in their world without modern science have created many a gemstone lore to explain nature as well as to frighten and control others.
Crystal healing has been one of the more predominant myths of gemstones. Although there is no scientific proof that crystal gemstones help heal, many people believe this to be so. Perhaps it is not the gemstone that heals, but the faith of the believer? The list of gemstones that can be used for healing is long and varied. Almost every stone has a purpose. Some of the more common stones are:
Amethyst - Strength and peace, sobriety stone, a calming stone that brings emotional stability.
Amber - Draws disease from the body and absorbs negative energy
Garnet - Protects travelers. Helps with afflictions of the blood, blood circulation and food poisining as well as increasing positivity and self esteem.
Lapis - Increases psychic abilities and alleviates depression and grief. Lapis helps stimulate creativity.
Turquoise - Helps you express yourself and alleviate nervous speaking, headaches, eyes and fevers. It also expands friendships and is reported to have recuperative powers as well as protect against harm.
When using healing stones, the common myths of gemstones say that you should use the stone along - i.e not in a jewelry setting but just a stone. You can wear it in a pouch around your neck or carry it in a pocket. You can take the stone out and handle it or place it on the affected part of the body as needed. Many myths state that putting the stone in a metal setting interferes with the healing properties, but some claim sterling silver is OK to use.
The myths of gemstones associate each stone with a section of the body or chakra (the seven centers of the body where energy is located). Each stone should be "cleansed" after use so it doesn't build up bad vibes. To cleanse a stone, you may use one of several methods. Yo may place it in the moon/sun for 24 hours (Amethyst, Opal and Turquoise may fade in sunlight), bury it in the earth for 24 hours, cleanse in sea salt water (avoid cleansing porous stones such as calcite, carnelian, turquoise and opal), put your crystal in a group of crystals for 24 hours.
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