The gem of the Sun, Peridot, creates light upon the shadows, believed to protect one from the terror that resides in the depths of the night. Said to be meteorite remnants of the birth of our solar system, Peridot was originally found on Topazo Island within the Egyptian Red Sea, where it was used to carve talismans. The people of…

When seeking the presence of your highest divine self, seek the guidance of the stone, Vesuvianite. A beautiful earth-green helps ground your roots into Mother Gaia while forming a more direct communication pathway to ones’ higher-self, whether for life path guidance, confirmation, or help in understanding this soul’s purpose in this life. This type of Jade is often seen carved…

Element: Earth Chakras: Heart, Solar Plexus Zodiac: Virgo, Gemini Planets: Moon Garnierite is found in large quantities in the United States, Australia and Madagascar, Burma, India, and Sri Lanka. An incredible stone to induce the embodiment of feminine energy, Garnierite encourages one to face overwhelming feelings that can cause exhaustion and emotional drain. It works to bring forth the sense…

Chakras: Throat Solar Plexus, Third Eye Zodiac: Virgo Don’t let its name ‘deceive’ you, as Apatite has been a stone seeking truthful insight and honesty since it was given its name in 1788. One of the most natural forms of phosphorus, Apatite makes up the bones and teeth of all vertebrate animals and has been used for centuries as a…

Element: Earth Zodiac: Leo, Libra, Pisces Planet: Mercury, Venus Brecciated Jasper is found throughout the world, but found primarily in China, Africa, Brazil, and parts of the United States. A stone of strength and tolerance, it allows space for a clear mind, stable emotions, and grounds one into the Earth. Used for protection in this life and the hereafter, Brecciated…

“Eagle’s Eye”, keeps its watchful gaze upon you as you weather the eye of storms which attempt to surround you. Named after he who discovered it, Pietersite was found in the early 1960’s by Sid Pieters in Namibia, Africa. This variety of chalcedony is known as the Tempest Stone; it’s said to clear away the fog and debris of emotional,…

Element: Air Chakras: Root, Heart, Crown Zodiac: Gemini, Taurus Planet: Mercury Number: 3 Tree Agate is a form of chalcedony within the family of agates with root-like designs wrapping the stone. When the stone was first discovered, thousands of years ago, its name Dendrite is rooted in the Greek term for “like a tree”, Dendron. Prophets of Islam wore them…

Element: Air, Fire, Water Chakras: All Zodiac: Libra Planets: Earth, Jupiter, Sun Number: 4 Ametrine is a stone of grounded dreams. A combination of clear quartz, amethyst, and citrine, this purplish-yellow stone combines and amplifies the characteristics of each This bi-colored quartz originated in the Anahi caves of Bolivia, by use from the Ayoreo tribe  which remains one of the…

Element: Earth, Water Chakras: Root, Sacral Zodiac: Capricorn, Libra, Pisces, Sagittarius Planets: Saturn, Sun Number: 3, 4 Black Tourmaline is a stone of grounding; it stimulates your Root while balancing and cleansing the energetic fields of a being or space. Through the ages, Black Tourmaline has continued to be one of the greatest stones of protection, said to repel dense…

Element: Earth Chakras: Heart, Sacral If you find yourself looking to invite intentional and insightful balance into your life or relationships, Unakite may be calling to you. Bring murky thought or action to clarity and clear blocks to your growth to allow space for rebirth and renewal into that which you know yourself to be. Discovered in the Unaka Mountain…

Element: Earth Chakra: Heart, Crown Dolomite is a stone that welcomes new beginnings through new perspectives. Named for the Déodat de Dolomieu, a French geologist, in 1791, the uses of the stone date back to 1778, by Carl Linnaeus. The stone works to shake loose that which must be addressed in our chakras while keeping our emotional fields grounded into…

Chakras: Root, Sacral, Third Eye Zodiac: Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus Planets: Sun The original stone for navigation, Iolite is a light polarizing stone, meaning it can be used like a compass. Vikings used this violet-blue stone when the sun was hidden or set by allowing them to determine its position. Her colors may help the wearer with your own self-expression by…

Element: Water Planets: Venus Chakra: Heart Diopside is a calcium magnesium silicate formed in igneous rocks and some meteorites. More commonly found further into the Earth’s mantle, than surface, Diopside is most commonly found around the world in Russia, Italy, Austria, Brazil, Madagascar, Finland, and many others. A stone for creativity, Diopside stimulates the curiosity to learn more. It allows…

Element: Fire Chakras: Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus, Heart, Brow Zodiac: Taurus Planet: Mars Number: 9 Rhodonite has a habit of bringing one back to their Heart center during imbalance or stressful times. Used as a stone of first-aid, her rose color warms the wearer’s heart and makes one lay their emotional wounds out and heal, regenerate, and ease burdens of…

Fuchsite has been called the “Healers Stone” since ancient times. The chromium within the stone creates its unmistakable green hue, which emanates an energy that washes over you to assist in spiritual and mental balance. Mined from Brazil, Fuchsite has a reputation for allowing one to access their universal mind using its power. A stone of renewal, Fuschite balances energies…

Chakras: Heart, Solar Plexus Zodiac: Gemini Named for Henry How, Howlite was first found in Nova Scotia around the 19th century. Now sourced primarily in the United States, Howlite’s calming energy is extreme. Often dyed green, white, and blue, Howlite can often be identified by its veiny, black threads, which are said to be akin to intrusive thoughts (acknowledged in…

Zodiac: Aries, Leo, Virgo Planets: Mars, Mercury Element: Fire Chakras: Third Eye, Sacral, Throat Number: 3 A stone sourced primarily from Brazil, India, Russia, and Asia Minor, Sardonyx is a stone seeking those who search for meaning within existence. Often a mix of black and hues of red and brown that dance across its surface, Sardonyx is still found in…

Elements: Earth, Water Chakras: Solar Plexus, Heart, Throat Zodiac: Gemini, Taurus, Virgo Planet: Venus Number: 5 The Teaching Stone, Chrysocolla, is one of subtle femininity, as it is meant to lend a sense of peace and calm to those who find themselves more curious than the average person, which may often lead one into a hermit mode. She begs the…

Zodiac: Aries, Aquarius Number: 2 Ruby and Zoisite were first discovered as one in the Saualpe mountains in Carinthia, Austria by scientist Sigmund von Zois. Used ornamentally for over 200 years, Ruby Zoisite remains a most versatile tool for any point in one’s journey. Her colors activate and intermingle with the Crown chakra, allowing for easier access to altered states…

Element: Water Chakras: Third Eye, Throat Zodiac: Aries, Capricorn, Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus, Virgo Planets: Neptune, Venus Number: 3 The “Blue Stone”, Lapis Lazuli, continues to be mined primarily in Afghanistan. Ancient Egyptians were likely to have found this precious stone and adopted it as one of the most blessed stones. The “Original Sapphire” was used to provide the staple blue…

Colors: Clear, Gold Associated Chakras: Third Eye (6th), Crown (7th) Zodiac Signs: Libra, Scorpio Elements: Air The Herkimer Diamond has amazed humans since the Mohawk tribe thrived in North America’s East Coast. Often found in the sediment from streams and worked fields, these crystals have been worn as amulets, as a trade item, and is a hard enough stone to…

Element: Fire Chakras: Root, Heart, Solar Plexus Zodiac: Taurus Planets: Mars Pyrite occurs abundantly, forming in high and low temperatures, fooling inexperienced gold panners with its brassy, yellow look. This iron sulfide is so wildly available, it is considered one of the most found resources in the world. The stone has been tumbled and polished to make necklaces, pins, earrings,…

Tektite is a glass gifted from the heavens. As meteors fall to the Earth, they are heated to a point where they melt into the glass-like “stones”. First found in Czechoslovakia by the Moldau River, these “moldavites” have been cherished since 1787. Tektites are associated with the energies of Aries and Cancer, though it isn’t their official birthstone. With the…

Zodiac: Aries, Cancer, Capricorn, Leo, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Taurus Planets: Mars, Sun Days: Friday, Tuesday Element: Fire Numbers: 3, 9 Chakras: Heart, Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus The Red Ruby contains the energy of passion, love, and life itself. It nurtures health, knowledge and wealth while improving energy and vitality and has since ancient times. Originally mined and distributed from Burma, India,…

Elements: Air, Water Chakra: Throat Full Moons: December, March Traditionally, Topaz has been placed on the breastplate of the Hebrew high priest, as it is a stone that breaks magickal spells, promotes truth and unburdens the soul of arrogance to calmly verbalize in emotional situations. Blue topaz is created by flooding clear topaz with gamma rays to bring its beautiful…

Element: Water Chakras: Sacral, Heart Zodiac: Cancer, Capricorn, Libra, Taurus Planet: Venus Day: Friday Number: 7 The staple stone of Unconditional Love and Peace, Rose Quartz is a beautiful, pink stone dedicated to lowering stress and clearing out anger, jealousy, and the resentment of others from the heart. Often used to attract love, Rose Quartz works to improve your own…

Element: Earth Chakras: Heart Zodiac: Aries, Cancer, Gemini, Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus, Virgo Planets: Jupiter, Venus Days: Friday, Monday, Tuesday Number: 4, 6 History has shown Emerald stones have been sold as early as 4000 B.C. in Ancient Babylon. In modern times, it continues to be sourced from India, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Brazil, Egypt and Australia; it often is sold for more…

Element: Water Chakras: Third Eye, Crown Zodiac: Aquarius, Capricorn, Pisces, Sagittarius, Virgo Planets: Jupiter, Neptune, Pluto Days: Saturday, Wednesday, Thursday Number: 3 Amethyst was originally carved into shapes of animals to be used as totems for calmness, peace, prosperity, and overall healing. Originally discovered in 2500 B.C. Amethyst has represented a status of nobility and spiritual awareness for those that…

Element: Fire Chakras: Root, Solar Plexus, Heart Zodiac: Aries, Capricorn, Libra, Pisces, Scorpio Planets: Earth, Mars Day: Tuesday Numbers: 4, 9   Bloodstone is a mineral that belongs to the Chalcedony species, though is not the same as your typically labeled chalcedony. It is also often mistaken for an incorrect form of Jasper, as both are part of the Chalcedony…

Element: Fire, Air Chakras: All Zodiac: Cancer Planets: Saturn A stone of cleansing and purifying, Shungite is a rare, black stone comprised primarily of Carbon (99%!).Rare in its form of crystalline carbon, Shungite is an ancient stone said to be used for over 2 billion years and one of the few examples of this fullerenes. These tiny spheres of carbon…

Element: Earth Chakras: Crown, Helps to Access All Zodiac: All Planets: Venus Energy: Yin This, typically clear, quartz crystal is said to have come from the lost city of Lemuria. Similarly to Atlantis, it is said that when Lemuria’s society become “too advanced”, Mother Gaia swallowed them into the ocean. You’ll know true Lemurian Seed Quartz by its horizontal lines,…

Element: Water Chakras: Sacral, Heart, Throat, Crown Zodiac: Taurus, Cancer Planets: Moon Number: 8 Adaptable in nature, Selenite is a white, clearish stone that holds the ability to cleanse and recharge itself, along with any stone in its vicinity. Line up stones that you wish to cleanse and recharge. Thank the Selenite for its powerful properties. Wave the Selenite as…

Element: Water Chakras: Heart, Sacral, Solar Plexus, Throat Zodiac: Cancer, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Scorpio Planets: Moon Days: Monday Number: 2, 4, 7 Celebration: Ostara Direction: North, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest, West Moonstone is a silicate combination of sodium, calcium, and aluminum. By heat, then cold treatments, its luminescence is created by light streaming between its layers created by this process, bouncing…

Element: Fire Chakra: Crown, Sacral, Solar Plexus, Throat Zodiac: Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Scorpion Planet: Earth, Mars, Mercury, Sun Day: Sunday Energy: Yang Number: 1, 6 Celebration: Lughnassadh Direction: Southeast Though its uses far exceed decor, Citrine has been a staple in decoration since ancient Grecian times. Now a staple for encouraging focus and creativity, Citrine acts as a beacon…

Garnet Element: Fire Chakras: Brow, Crown Zodiac: Aquarius, Aries, Capricorn, Leo, Virgo Planets: Mars, Pluto Day: Tuesday Energy: Yang Numbers: 2, 3, 9 Celebration: Yule Directions: North, Northwest, South, Southwest Referred by the Egyptians as a “stone of life”, Garnet has been used for centuries as protection for the wearer as they walk onto any battlefield. Believed to help ward…

Morganite Element: Water Chakras: Third eye, heart Planets: Moon Energy: Yin Directions: North, Southwest Named after J.P. Morgan for his support in the arts,  Morganite is a young, pink stone that glows fluorescent when exposed to x-rays and loses this quality when not. This stone attracts Divine love, allowing its wearer to feel as if it is walking on clouds…

Aquamarine Element: Water Chakras: Heart, Sacral, Throat Zodiac: Aquarius, Aries, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Scorpio, Virgo Planets: Moon, Neptune Energy: Yin Number: 1 Celebration: Ostara Directions: North, Southwest Aquamarine has always held strong ties to the sea. Other than its crystalline, blue color, this stone has been used to keep traveling sailors protected and the fisherman’s bounty abundant, while they embark…

Black Obsidian Element: Fire Chakras: Root Zodiac: Capricorn, Sagittarius, Scorpio Planets: Pluto, Saturn Energy: Yang Number: 1 Directions: North, South, Celebration: Samhain Black Obsidian began its journey as a strong protection stone in the physical realm as far back as the Paleolithic Age. Shaped and used as arrowheads, Obsidian stone was coveted, like gold, by the Ancient Mayans. Created by…

Kunzite Planets: Pluto, Venus Element: Earth Chakras: Heart, Sacral Zodiac: Leo, Libra, Scorpio, Taurus Directions: North, Northeast, Southwest Energy: Yin Number: 7 Originally found in Connecticut, Kunzite is one of the youngest known gemstones, described first by Tiffany & Co. in 1902. First popularized in worn jewelry, Kunzite also became prominent in the making of some ceramics, batteries, and medicines.…