Crystals
Amethyst
1) properties
Amethyst (or silica) occurs in various colours in nature, from pure transparent to almost opaque, from a pale lilac-reddish colour to a dark or light lilac. However, amethyst powder is white. It is both piezo- and piroelectric due to its crystal structure. It lets in UV light rays, and its symmetric structures also allow circular polarity. It is constituted by hexagonal columns, and often appears in the form of twin crystals. Amethyst cannot be cut; the breaking surface has a shell form.
2) occurrence
It occurs mainly in so-called amethyst breccias and veins and various rock veins. Most frequent occurences are in: Brazil, Siberia, Uruguay, Canada, Zambia and Madagascar. In Hungary, the most frequent occurrences are in the vicinity of Telkibánya and the region of Gyöngyösoroszi.
One of its major characteristics is that amethyst loses its violet shade and gets discoloured when exposed to direct sun rays. However, it is the most favourable mineral among quartzes. It grows on the inner surface of agate, and it is usually several centimetres in size. Due to its particular colour, amethyst was a dominant shade in royal jewels since lilac symbolizes success, wealth and prosperity.
3) effects on the mind and on the soul
Due to its effects on the mind it teaches us to change our fixed behaviours, while it converts negative emotions such as wrath and anger into positive energies. Based on its lilac colour, amethyst can be associated with the crown chakra, and therefore can be a great help in stress relief and sedation. It may also help efficiently in the elimination of sleeping disorders and can prevent the recurrence of nightmares. Wearers of amethyst will see things in their reality as the stone helps them to preserve soberness.
4) effects on the body
The mineral improves our brain’s concentration ability, and its effect on the nerve-cells can help to prevent migraine seizures. Due to its relaxation effect, it reduces hyperactivity, and helps in deepening meditation. It does not only dissolve blot clots, but also purifies the blood, and thereby helps in the equalisation of blood pressure. Using it will accelerate the absorption of haemorrhages and may also relieve migraine headaches and improve vision. It has a beneficial effect also on the functioning of the immune system, has a strong detoxification effect and also stimulates the functioning of pancreas. It relieves sore throats, strengthens the respiratory system, and therefore has a good effect also on asthma and other respiratory problems. It is an effective help also in the treatment of lung diseases or in the healing of various arthritic complaints and strains.
5) star signs and chakras
It has a good effect particularly on those born under Aries, Virgo, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Aquarius and Pisces signs. In addition, amethyst is useful also in the treatment of the solar plexus chakra, the crown chakra and the root chakra.
6) maintenance
Amethyst also requires regular cleaning in order not to lose its energy efficiency. Clean the crystal at least monthly by holding it under the tap for approximately ten minutes. Regular emptying of the crystal is also recommended when undesirable information stored in it is to be removed. Place the amethyst on salt crystals on a small plate making sure that the two types of crystal do not make contact with each other. This can be achieved by placing the amethyst on a small plate and then placing it onto the salt crystals. The process should not exceed half a day! Emptying can be made also with other stones in a similar way when it is placed near hematite. After complete emptying, the stones can be charged in sunlight (morning or evening periods must be chosen when the light is not so strong) or in moonlight. The efficiency of charging can be increased if a rock-crystal is placed near the amethyst.
Citrine
1) properties
Citrine (or silica) occurs in the form of hexagonal columns, mainly as twin crystals, in their natural form. They cannot be split, and the breaking surface has a shell form. Its powder is white, and as a crystal it is also quite light or golden yellowish. It is always slightly clear. Just like amethyst, it has a symmetric structure, therefore is piezo- and piroelectric, and also lets in UV light rays.
2) occurrence
On our continent, it mainly occurs in Spain, but Brazil and Scotland, or India and Russia are also rich in it.
Citrine occurs in a very wide range of yellow shades. It is a quite rare mineral and therefore is of high value.
3) effects on the mind and on the soul
Citrine has an important role in the protection of aura: it removes negative energies and radiates positive and joyful vibrations in place of them. As a result, it can be an efficient help in the restoration of disturbed human relations. It creates safety and freshness, increases our intellectual sensitivity, strengthens concentration abilities and ambitions. Citrine helps us in the evaluation of situations in their reality and in decision making. Through solar plexus chakra treatments it provides recreation, soberness, wisdom and empathy. It increases optimism, feeling of natural joy, and helps us in accepting ourselves.
4) effects on the body
In addition, citrine has a beneficial effect also on our health. It relieves intestinal and gastric problems, has an effect on pancreas, and can be useful also against diabetes. It is a favourable mineral also due to its cholesterol reduction effect and contribution to the detoxification of the body. It helps in the secretion of toxins, and therefore can be useful also in the case of diets. It promotes “vivification” of the body, therefore it relieves fatigue, gives energy, and provides also self-confidence and bravery. It reduces the feeling of cold, and dissolves blockages in the energy system. Therefore it is useful also against anxiety, and it eliminates self-destroying tendencies.
5) star signs and chakras
Citrine is used efficiently mainly by those born under Taurus, Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio and Capricorn signs. The mineral has a beneficial effect on the throat chakra and the solar plexus chakra.
6) maintenance
Citrine also requires regular cleaning in order not to lose its energy efficiency. Clean the crystal at least monthly by holding it under the tap for approximately 10 minutes. Regular emptying of the crystal is also recommended when undesirable information stored in it is to be removed. Place the citrine on salt crystals on a small plate making sure that the two types of crystal do not make contact with each other. This can be achieved by placing the citrine on a small plate and then placing it onto the salt crystals. The process should not exceed half a day! Emptying can be made also with other stones in a similar way when it is placed near hematite. Burying the stone into the earth can be a similarly efficient method.
After complete emptying, the stones can be charged in sunlight (morning or evening periods must be chosen when the light is not so strong) or in moonlight. The efficiency of charging can be increased if a rock-crystal is placed near the citrine.
Rock crystal
1) properties
Rock-crystal (also a silica) occurs in the form of hexagonal columns, mainly as twin crystals, in nature. They cannot be split, and the breaking surface has a shell form. Though its powder is white, as a crystal it is colourless in fact. Just like amethyst, it has a symmetric structure, therefore is piezo- and piroelectric, and also lets in UV light rays.
2) occurrence
On our continent, it mainly occurs in the Alps, but Brazil, Madagascar and India are also rich in it.
3) effects on the mind and on the soul
As a base crystal, rock-crystal intensifies the effects of all other minerals, and has a beneficial effect on all functions of the body, and provides peace of the mind. It clears, protects and balances the aura. It is an efficient means against mental fatigue and it intensifies also expressiveness. It activates the supreme consciousness, and therefore it is useful particularly in meditation. It promotes intellectual development, expanding of the intellectual borders. It is beneficial also for telepathic abilities, and improves intuition. It purifies the atmosphere of the space, reduces harmful environmental effects.
4) effects on the body
It increases the resistance, reduces feeling of fatigue in the limbs, and has a beneficial effect on the joints, skin and eyes. It helps against epilepsy, and is efficient also in the case of insensible body parts, balance disorders, dizziness and fainting. It strengthens the pituitary gland and harmonises the functioning of cerebral hemispheres. It removes negative energies and is beneficial also in all other areas. Its healing effects are almost unlimited. If the proper mineral is found for a given complaint its beneficial effect can be multiplied with a rock-crystal in all cases.
5) star signs and chakras
The rock-crystal can be efficiently used by those born almost under any star sign and for all chakra treatments.
6) maintenance
Rock-crystal also requires regular cleaning in order not to lose its energy efficiency. Clean the crystal at least monthly by holding it under the tap for approximately ten minutes. Regular emptying of the crystal is also recommended when undesirable information stored in it are to be removed. Place the rock-crystal on salt crystals on a small plate making sure that the two types of crystal do not make contact with each other. This can be achieved by placing the rock-crystal in a small plate and then placing it onto the salt crystals. The process should not exceed half a day! Emptying can be made also with other stones in a similar way when it is placed near hematite. Burying the stone into the earth can be a similarly efficient method.
After complete emptying, the stones can be charged in sunlight (morning or evening periods must be chosen when the light is not so strong) or in moonlight.
Rose quartz
1) properties
Bohemian ruby (also silica) occurs in the form of hexagonal columns, mainly as twin crystals, in their natural form. They cannot be split, and the breaking surface has a shell form. Though its powder is white, as a crystal it can be quite light and pink. It is always slightly clear. Just like amethyst, it has a symmetric structure, therefore is piezo- and piroelectric, and let also UV light rays.
2) occurrence
On our continent, it mainly occurs in the Ural mountains, but Brazil, Madagascar, the U.S. and South Africa, or Spain and Scotland are also rich in it.
3) effects on the mind and on the soul
Bohemian ruby is very popular due to its very strong healing effect and attractive appearance. It is known also for its favourable effect on love since it helps in removing emotional blockages via the heart chakra which promotes also physical and mental strengthening. This results in fertility in each field of life. Bohemian ruby helps in finding the sunny side of life: beauty, happiness, love and relevant thoughts. It can be particularly useful in finding spiritual harmony during meditation.
Rills and magnetic fields can be neutralised with bohemian ruby. It eliminates mental troubles, helps in fighting and expelling nightmares. It helps in processing anger, relaxes the nerves and relieves stress and eliminates fear.
4) effects on the body
It is an efficient help in the treatment of balance and locomotive disorders, anaemia and gynaecological diseases. It can have a significant role also in the healing of skin diseases, and it also harmonises heart rhythm, protects and stimulates the circulatory system.
5) star signs and chakras
It is useful mainly for those born under Taurus, Cancer and Libra signs, and can help in the treatment of the heart chakra.
6) maintenance
Bohemian ruby also requires regular cleaning in order not to lose its energy efficiency. Clean the crystal at least monthly by holding it under the tap for approximately 10 minutes. Regular emptying of the crystal is also recommended when undesirable information stored in it is to be removed. Place the bohemian ruby on salt crystals on a small plate making sure that the two types of crystal do not make contact with each other. This can be achieved by placing the bohemian ruby a small plate and then placing it onto the salt crystals. The process should not exceed half a day! Emptying can be made also with other stones in a similar way when it is placed near hematite.
After complete emptying, the stones can be charged in sunlight (morning or evening periods must be chosen when the light is not so strong) or in moonlight. The efficiency of charging can be increased if a rock-crystal is placed near the bohemian ruby.
Smokey quartz
1) properties
Smoky quartz (also silica) occurs in the form of hexagonal columns, mainly as twin crystals, in nature. They cannot be split, and the breaking surface has a shell form. Though its powder is white, as a crystal it is yellowish-brown, smoky grey or even black. It is always slightly clear. Just like amethyst, it has a symmetric structure, therefore is piezo- and piroelectric, and also lets in UV light rays.
2) occurrence
On our continent, it mainly occurs in the Alps, but Brazil, North America, Spain and Scotland are also rich in it. In Hungary, it occurs mainly around Telkibánya and Selmecbánya.
3) effects on the mind and on the soul
In fact, smoky quartz is a remnant of rock-crystal exposed to radioactive radiation and its colour is affected by radiation from the neighbouring stones. This mineral creates stability and sense of responsibility, and helps in accepting ourselves. It is one of the earthing stones providing the best protection, and its spiritual energy has a relaxing effect. This is how it makes its user more resistant to everyday stress, helps in raising positive thoughts, and therefore it can deepen meditation. It increases self-confidence, makes us brave to face and to solve problems. It promotes the desire to live, neutralises the negative and destroying energies. It helps in throwing away unnecessary things, keeping away persons of interest, and attracting things that will make us better. It intensifies dreams and deepens meditation, while developing also clairvoyance and intuitions. By calming the mind it strengthens the concentration abilities, and shows us our real values. It helps in facing unpleasant things, while driving us to take an internal journey which we tend to refuse even though necessary. It is useful for us also in the solution of problems, and therefore it can help in life when restarting is necessary. One of its most important effects is that it teaches us unconditional acceptance, leads us to a happier life involving relaxation and patience towards others.
4) effects on the body
Smoky quartz relaxes the nerves, makes us more resistant to everyday stress, and relieves depression and fear. It provides mental tranquillity, and is excellent also as a general analgesic. It has a beneficial effect on muscular and connective tissues, it strengthens the back, heals hip and leg diseases, arthritic pains and abdominal problems. It promotes the absorption of minerals and thereby detoxification. It increases virility and proper flow of sexual energies due to the purification of the root chakra. Due to its spirit strengthening effect it can help in the fighting of various traumas, whether it is a severe health problem (e.g. tumour) or a crisis in our private life. Since it absorbs harmful electrosmog and neutralises geopathic radiations it can clean spaces around electric devices.
5) star signs and chakras
It is useful mainly for those born under Capricorn sign. It is beneficial for everyone in the treatment of the root chakra and the side chakras of the sole.
6) maintenance
Smoky quartz also requires regular cleaning in order not to lose its energy efficiency. Clean the crystal at least monthly by holding it under the tap for approximately 10 minutes. Regular emptying of the crystal is also recommended when undesirable information stored in it are to be removed. Place the smoky quartz on salt crystals on a small plate making sure that the two types of crystal do not make contact with each other. This can be achieved by placing the smoky quartz on a small plate and then placing it onto the salt crystals. The process should not exceed half a day! Emptying can be made also with other stones in a similar way when it is placed near hematite.
After complete emptying, the stones can be charged in sunlight (morning or evening periods must be chosen when the light is not so strong) or in moonlight. The efficiency of charging can be increased if a rock-crystal is placed near the smoky quartz.
