Healing Stones Glossary — protection

The name itself means a significant characteristic of a tiger. A tiger is known to be focused, has strong determination and it is patient. A tiger concentrates on its desires. He longs to attain it no matter how high the destination it may be. Its determination never ceases and it’s patience adds to its significant characteristic. A tiger will wait even if an opportunity takes days to come. Tiger’s Eye is a stone of protection that is also very grounding. It enhances integrity, willpower, practicality and correct use of power. It is a stone that enhances good luck, and brings prosperity, often in the form of money. Tiger’s eye is also a very protective stone that is especially protective during travel. It can also help one see clearly without illusion. It is also a famous gem that restores balance and provides therapeutic touch. It has an excellent ability to heal individuals who are suffering from their emotions, anxious and unstable state of being, those who are in fear and worries, clouded and confused. With its presence, it can draw courage and power to fight any negative energy. The wearer will be able to see clearly what is needed for him to act with confidence and without being illusionary with life’s realities. It can also pacify one’s heart and this brings a sense of healthy well-being. Also, harmony is restored in one’s mind, body and spirit.

The meaning of the name Selenite comes from the Greek word meaning “moon” and is a high vibration stone that may open up your crown chakra or soul star chakra (transpersonal chakra). The eighth chakra is commonly called the soul star chakra or seat of the soul. It is located about 6″ above the top of the head, above the crown chakra. It is the point from where Divine love and Spiritual energy enter the body. Selenite is also a stone of mental clarity. This clarity enhances mental flexibility and enables strong decision-making abilities. It is also a stone of truth and honesty and considered to be an angel stone and can amplify intuition.

 When a stone contains two or more crystals, it means that it has the power of both of those stones, and additional power to promote harmony, since the stone, by its very nature, must create harmony between the two stones that work within it.

An effective grounding stone, Tourmaline Quartz strengthens the body’s energy field against external invasion and deflects detrimental environmental influences. 

The clear quartz is an amplifier while the black tourmaline is a cleansing, grounding influence. It is often seen as a symbol of unity and is an effective problem solver.  It eliminates crystalized patterns, which are, or may have been, destructive in one's own life and releases tensions at any level. It's liberating power against negative energy can be used to assist us to actualize the strength needed to alleviate negative or hostile relationships and situations. Tourmaline Quartz balances yin and yang energies. It harmonizes disparate and opposite elements and polarities and turns negative thoughts and energies into positive ones. Psychologically, it helps to integrate and heal the shadow energies, alleviating self-sabotage. 

It is an excellent grounding stone and provides a connection from the base of one's spine to the heart of the earth. It is a protective stone that keeps one safe from emotional and physical harm. It provides a shield from negativity. Having Rainbow Obsidian on one's person disperses unloving thoughts that arise from inside or that is directed towards oneself. It brings light and love to one's life. It’s a stone of pleasure bringing gratification to one's life.

Gold-Sheen Obsidian is Black Obsidian with bright, gold-colored inclusions. Like all Obsidians, Gold-Sheen Obsidian is a very protective stone. It is said to form a shield against negativity and to absorb negative energies from the environment. It can also take you deep into the core of a problem by helping you to connect to the past, present and future. Gold-Sheen Obsidian can eliminate feelings of futility and ego-conflict allowing you to find your correct spiritual path. It helps you to gain access to the root of your problems and it can help define possible paths of action. It reflects what is needed in your life and helps you with the elimination of your ego. Its energy enhances your ability to achieve worldly success through the expression of your unique talents

Malachite is a protection stone, absorbing negative energies and pollutants from the atmosphere and from the body. It guards against radiation of all kinds, clears electromagnetic pollution and heals earth energies. [Hall, 183] Keep near microwaves in the kitchen and televisions in living areas. In the workplace, Malachite protects against noise, over-bright fluorescent lighting, and harmful rays. It is also a stone of travel. Malachite protects and overcomes fears of flying, helps with jet lag,  and protects in travel on congested highways. It is also a great calming stone for the mind and body energy.

Red Jasper is gently stimulating and also an extremely protective stone. Red Jasper rectifies unjust situations and grounds energy.  Brings problems to light and provides insights into difficult situations.  An excellent “worry bead”, Red Jasper calms the emotions.

Jasper is a supremely nurturing stone that provides support during times of stress and protection by absorbing and cleansing negative energy. It imparts determination, assertiveness and organization. Jasper provides protection and absorbs negative energy.  It balances yin and yang.  Jasper clears electromagnetic and environmental pollution, including radiation.  It encourages honesty with one’s self.  Provides courage to assertively tackle problems.   Jasper stimulates the imagination and transforms ideas into action.  It supports during prolonged illness and re-energizes the body.
In addition to the general healing properties of Jasper, specific colors and forms have additional attributes.

Hematite is very effective at grounding and protecting. It harmonizes body, mind and spirit. It boosts self-esteem, confidence and willpower. It strengthens our connection with the earth, making us feel safe and secure.  It endows us with courage, strength, endurance and vitality.  A “stone for the mind”, Hematite stimulates concentration and focus, enhancing memory and original thought. Hematite utilizes the magnetic qualities of our yin-yang energies to balance the meridians within the body and to provide a stable equilibrium between the ethereal nervous system and the physical nervous system. Dissolves negativity and prevents you from absorbing the negativity of others.

It absorbs and neutralizes negative energy and stress.  An excellent learning aid, Fluorite increases our powers of concentration, self-confidence and helps us in decision-making.  It encourages positivity, balances the energies, and improves balance and coordination, both physically and mentally.

Coral has been called the ‘garden of the sea’. It has been known as the stone of regeneration and purification and is known to relax and quiet the emotions and bring peace within yourself. It has been known to facilitate intuition, imagination and visualization. It is also believed to prevent ill fortune and offer protection from ailments. 

Coral is know to symbolize life and blood force energy. Dark red coral can be used for heating and stimulating the bloodstream. Pink shades (Angel Skin Coral) are believed to restore harmony to the heart and is used as an aid to depression, lethargy or deficient nutrition. Coral is also known for providing boundless growth in all areas of life, stimulating imagination, adaptability, and assisting with sensitivity. Coral has been used in jewelry since prehistoric times. It has been found in Celtic tombs and a symbol of wealth in China and also seen by Tibetan Lamas to this day as coal rosaries. Coral is one of the seven treasures in Buddhist scriptures.

"Stone of Courtesy," Bronzite is best noted for its grounding, rooting and protective properties. It is also a great stone of courtesy, helping people who are in the social limelight and promotes love and emotional balance. Bronzite is a great stone to brew better mental clarity and helps the mind to clear confusion. It will instill a polite nature in those around you. Bronzite promotes a loving and unprejudiced discernment within us.  It provides the ability to resolve unsettled emotions in our life.  Mentally, Bronzite provides us with the courage to act on our thoughts and feelings.  It instills the courage to follow through with life path decisions.

Fossil Agate gives protection from emotional pain, for travel, bodily protection, and protection from accidents 
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Agate is said to improve natural vitality and energy and to increase the self-confidence of the person using it.

Moss agates are considered the most powerful of the agates. It was the agate of warriors. Moss agate is the most powerful of the agates that helps balance emotional energy. It helps the user to let go of anger and bitterness, so the emotions are balanced. Moss agate enhances concentration, persistence, endurance and success in one’s endeavors. It is an abundance stone. Moss Agate is a stone of new beginnings. Refreshes the soul and enables you to see beauty in all you behold. Develops strength and the ability to get along with others.  Inspires new ideals after periods of stagnation. Moss Agate promotes self-expression and communication. Balances the emotions, releasing fear and stress.  Encourages trust and hope. It is believed to be a stone of new beginnings helping to release you from deep-seated fears and blockages that might be holding you back. In addition, Moss Agate is strongly connected to nature and is said to help you open your eyes to the beauty that is all around you.

Crazy Lace Agate is a balancing and protecting stone. It brings laughter and absorbs emotional pain. Crazy Lace Agate is used to help with decision making by balancing the physical, emotional, and mental so that it is easy to make decisions. It also helps one stay focused. It is generally a protective stone but is particularly emotionally protective.