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Guide to crystals

JP/Dian Kuswandini Amethyst: Keep an amethyst on your desk or in your room to counter negative energy

Dian Kuswandini (The Jakarta Post)
Jakarta
Wed, May 13, 2009

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Guide to crystals

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Amethyst: Keep an amethyst on your desk or in your room to counter negative energy. Amethyst supports your thinking and lifts moods. Spiritually, it’s uplifting, while physically, it can reduce tension headaches. Wear an amethyst pendant continuously to prevent migraines and to alleviate arthritic pain.

Citrine: Also known as the “Success Stone”, citrine encourages a bright outlook and happiness. It’s believed to be able to attract wealth and joy. Crystal enthusiasts usually keep citrine in their wallets to enrich their holdings. It can help stabilize emotions and soothe family problems. Citrine is also good for improving stress-related digestive problems.

Turquoise: People call it the “Stone of Protection”. Turquoise is believed to be an excellent toner for all body systems. It can help prevent organs from absorbing toxins and breaking down. Wear this stone at the throat to strengthen your will and to communicate effectively. Crystal lovers use this to sweeten their voice and help them to speak the truth. They also use turquoise to reduce premature aging.

Clear Quartz: It can be worn as a crystal pendant to deflect radiation from entering your body. Quartz is believed to be an excellent general physical system fortifier and protector. It can increase mental clarity. Place a quartz around your solar plexus (a large plexus of sympathetic nerves located in the abdomen behind the stomach). Breathe evenly for several minutes to calm your emotions, relax your body, clear your mind and refresh your energy.

Jade: This green-colored crystal is an ancient stone that has historically been used to attract love: In Chinese traditions, when carved into a butterfly shape, it becomes a powerful symbol used to draw love. Jade is also believed to be able to attract money and wealth. It’s also a protective stone, guarding against accidents and misfortune. Its soothing green color also makes it a wonderful healing stone that helps the body in self-healing. In particular, people use jade for kidney, heart and stomach complaints.

Fluorite: Fluorite is known for its ability to unblock stuck energy. For digestive system problems, use the yellow/green color combination. For pains in the skeleton and muscular system, use the blue/white color combination. Meanwhile, the purple/clear combination can help you deal with head-related problems, while the green-colored one can help ease asthma. To help congested mental thoughts, use a purple cluster in your work area, or position a cluster at your crown chakra while sleeping.

Hematite: Also known as the “Anti-Stress Stone”, hematite is used to reflect back negative energies to the sender (so you don’t end up taking them on yourself). Hematite can dissolve the issues when one meets with confrontation. When taped over the leg and back areas, it can reduce pain and increase electromagnetic circulation.

Garnet: This energy revitalizer is believed to be excellent for strengthening the base chakra (around the bottom of the spine in the genital area). It can promote sexual energy (for yourself and your partner) and increase fertility. It can also help increase blood circulation to the legs and pelvic area and reduce menstrual pain when held or taped over the ovaries and uterus.

Rose Quartz: Or the “Love Stone”. It’s famous for its protective and soothing abilities. Place a large chunk of the stone at your “heart center” for 15 minutes to relax after a stressful day. Rose Quartz can help unblock anxiety and promote healing of private emotional issues. It’s also believed to be able to help someone to become more receptive and open to challenges.

Malachite: Malachite is believed to be useful for those prone to heart disease and problems with internal organs. It’s used to detoxify the liver and to increase blood circulation. Malachite is also good for breaking up old energy patterns. Crystal enthusiasts use it with rose quartz to soften the effects of a broken heart. But, because of its possibly toxic copper content, keep malachite away from pets and children, and do not wear it against the skin for long periods of time.

Smokey Quartz: This stone is famous for being an excellent mood stabilizer. It can help ground feelings of depression, as well as absorb and transmute negativity. This stone is best worn at the solar plexus (located in the abdomen behind the stomach), the center of emotions. Smokey quartz is used for women with pre-menstrual syndrome problems and bad-tempered people.

— From various sources

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