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Apache
Tear, Aquamarine, Agate,
Amazonite, Amber,
Amethyst, Ametrine,
Aventurine, Azurite
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Stone: Apache Tear
Color: Black
Associated Element: Fire
Energy: Projective
Magickal Powers/Uses: A form of obsidian, although it may
appear translucent, apache tear is used in much the same way. It
is associated with protection and luck. Obsidian is an igneous (volcanic)
rock, hence its association with the element of fire. It is essentially
volcanic glass. Apache Tear takes it name from a Native American
legend that tells that the stones are the hardened tears that the
Apache people cried when they were forced to leave their homes and
witnessed the destruction of the land. Another legend states that
the stones are the hardened tears of the Apache women who cried
as brave warriors died in battle.
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Stone: Aquamarine
Color: Pale blue-green, may appear almost white in some stones
Associated Element: Water
Energy: Receptive
Magickal Powers/Uses: Aquamarine has many varied powers.
It is used in rituals involving water, for protection when crossing
bodies of water, and for peace, happiness, and courage. It is the
stone of sea goddesses, and people who make their living near or
upon the water have long used Aquamarine as an amulet for protection
against storms. It is also helpful in fostering happiness in relationships
and is excellent for workings regarding love. Aquamarine is associated
with the throat chakra and can be used to relieve illnesses of the
head, neck, and throat. It occurs naturally all over the world,
from North and South America, to Asia and Africa and is in the Beryl
family of stones.
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Stone: Agate
Color: Varied
Associated Element: Varied
Energy: Varied
Magickal Powers/Uses: There are many different types of agate,
each with it's own special colors, patters, and powers. Agates are
generally used for healing, protection and love. Moss agates are
white with "moss" on or inside them. They sometimes called
tree agates, and are useful in gardening and fertility of plants.
Moss agates are also used for ensuring happiness and riches. Banded
agates are used for healing emotional pain and relieving stress.
Blue lace agate is used to calm and create peace, for expression,
and in public speaking. Brown agates are used for success, green
for health, and red for healing, particularly involving illnesses
relating to the blood.
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Stone: Amber
Color: orange, yellow, green, brown
Associated Element: Fire/Akasha
Energy: Projective
Magickal Powers/Uses: Amber is a powerful substance that
is the fossilized resin of ancient coniferous trees. It is a fossil,
not a stone, and was once part of a living organism. As a result,
it is organic and has special energy and powers and is associated
with longevity, life cycles, and time. Amber can be used for just
about any purpose and is also combined with other stones to strengthen
magickal workings. In some covens, the High Priestess wears a necklace
of amber and jet (jet is fossilized wood, and is also organic).
It is sometimes referred to as a Witches Stone, as it was used extensively
by Witches in ancient times. Amber is sacred to many Native American
nations. It may include the remnants of small creatures or plants
that were trapped within the sap while it was still viscous and
sticky. Genuine amber can be difficult to find, as it often "faked"
using plastic or glass. When rubbed against wool or silk, amber
will create an electric charge. It will also float in salt water,
as it has a low specific gravity. Amber occurs in large quantities
in the Baltic region and Poland, but is also found in the United
States and the Dominican Republic.
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Stone:
Amazonite
Color: Green
Associated Element: Earth
Energy: Receptive
Magickal Powers/Uses: Amazonite is the "gambler's"
stone. Although it is helpful to gamblers who are seeking riches,
it can also be used to help ensure success when taking chances or
risks in other matters. Amazonite also helps increase one's self-worth
and confidence. Amazonite was sacred to the ancient Egyptians and
many South American peoples, hence its name. It is a member of the
Feldspar family of stones and is found in the United States, Norway,
Russia, and Madagascar.
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Stone: Amethyst
Color: Purple/Violet
Associated Element: Water
Energy: Receptive
Magickal Powers/Uses: Amethyst is foremost a stone of peace,
love and healing. It can transform negativity and relieve stress.
It is associated with dreams and restful sleep, as it relieves nightmares
and provides pleasant dreams. Its color associates it with spirituality
and psychism, and it is used on the crown chakra to aid in meditation,
visualization, spiritual awakening, and strengthening intuition.
The Greeks and Romans believed that amethyst could prevent drunkenness
when placed in a wine goblet. Like amber, amethyst has been used
extensively as a powerful magickal stone for thousands of years.
It is also used for protection and developing courage. It is a variety
of quartz, with a translucent, crystalline structure. It is found
throughout the world including the United States, Russia, Canada,
Mexico, and South America.
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Stone: Aventurine
Color: Green
Associated Element: Air
Energy: Projective
Magickal Powers/Uses: Aventurine is used for increasing mental
powers, intelligence, and creativity. It is also a "gambler's"
stone and is used when taking chances and to attract money. It is
useful as a general stone for luck, peace, and physical healing.
Aventurine also promotes emotional tranquility, positive thoughts,
balance, and enhances leadership qualities. It is helpful in treating
circulatory, heart, lung, glandular, and muscular problems.
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Stone: Azurite
Color: Dark blue/indigo
Associated Element: Water
Energy: Receptive
Magickal Powers/Uses: Azurite is a spiritual stone, used
for creating awareness, dissolving negativity, expressing emotions,
and increasing psychism. It aids connections with the Goddess/God.
It was a sacred stone to Native Americans and the Mayans. It is
also used in healing diseases of the bones and circulatory system.
Azurite is a relatively soft, fragile stone, and should be handled
carefully. Its softness allowed it to be crushed for use as a blue
dye in ancient times. It gets its blue color from the presence of
copper reacting with the surrounding minerals. It is almost identical
to malachite in chemical composition, and azurite and malachite
often occur together. It is found in Mexico, Australia, and the
Southwestern United States.
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Stone: Ametrine
Color: Purple/Golden Yellow
Associated Element: Water/Fire
Energy: Receptive/Projective
Magickal Powers/Uses: Ametrine is a naturally occurring combination
of amethyst and citrine in one stone. Amethyst and citrine are both
quartz crystals. Ametrine has the powers of both stones, although
perhaps to a lesser extent. Most ametrine is found in Mexico.
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