Many Wiccans and Pagans use crystals and gemstones in workings, because every stone is connected to some aspect of the human experience. Different traditions attribute various therapeutic and magical properties to each stones, but you can learn which correspondences work best for you. While this is by no means a comprehensive list of every stone in existence, you can use this as a reference point and add to it in your own notes. Write down any workings you do in your Book of Shadows so you can keep track of your results later on.
Lapis Lazuli
- Common Name: Lapis Lazuli
- Also known as: Lazurite
- Appearance: Shades of blue, from pale to deep; usually spotted or banded
- Element(s): Water
- Healing powers: Used to treat depression and lift the spirits, also connected to brow chakra and brain disorders
- Magical uses: Workings involving altered consciousness, trance work, meditation, connection with the divine
Moonstone
- Common Name: Moonstone
- Also known as: Cylon Opal
- Appearance: White to colorless, sometimes found in pale blues; looks a bit like Opal in some cases
- Element(s): Water
- Planetary connection: Moon
- Deity connection: Any goddess with a triple aspect - Diana, Selene, Hecate
- Healing powers: Anything related to female reproduction, childbirth, menstrual cycles
- Magical uses: Can be used in workings related to wisdom and intuition, Goddess-focused rituals
Obsidian
- Common Name: Obsidian
- Appearance: Glassy and black, shiny to smoky along edges
- Element(s): Fire
- Healing powers: Draws toxins from the body, particularly the liver; can be used in energy work at the base of the feet to pull toxins downwards; also protects soft or gentle people from abuse and harm
- Magical uses: Excellent for use in scrying and intuition, also for workings involving women's mysteries or the subconscious self
Opal
- Common Name: Opal
- Appearance: Found in many shades, ranging from opaque and pale to dark grays or blues, usually speckled with multiple colors
- Element(s): All four
- Healing powers: Because it contains many of the colors found in other stones, opal works as a substitute for other crystals; usually used in emotional and spiritual healing rather than physical
- Magical uses: Protection, enhancing magical workings, opal absorbs the energy around it, whether positive or negative
Quartz, Rose
- Common Name: Quartz, rose
- Appearance: Pale pink, usually opaque
- Element(s): Air
- Healing powers: Connected to heart chakra, issues of love and relationships
- Magical uses: Any workings related to love and friendship, both giving and receiving love; relief of emotional issues
- Other info: Rose quartz will fade over time if left in the sun
Quartz, White
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- Common Name: Quartz, white
- Appearance: Clear to opaque white
- Element(s): All
- Healing powers: Because it's clear, white quartz can disperse light in any color, which connects it to all seven chakras
- Magical uses: Use in any healing ritual, connecting with the Divine, workings related to intuition or spiritual growth and development
- Other info: Sometimes called the "Ice of Eternity"
Sapphire
- Common Name: Sapphire
- Appearance: Various shades of blue, from pale to dark, sometimes found in white or yellow
- Element(s): Water
- Planetary connection: Mercury
- Astrological connection: Libra
- Healing powers: Connected to throat chakra, disorders of the respiratory system and breathing problems
- Magical uses: Use in rituals involving prophecy, contacting spirit guides
Tiger's Eye
- Common Name: Tiger's Eye
- Also known as: Bull's Eye
- Appearance: Brownish-tan or gold with black banding
- Element(s): Fire
- Planetary connection:
- Healing powers: Enhances overall energy, general physical health
- Magical uses: Use for courage and protection rituals
Turquoise
- Common Name: Turquoise
- Appearance: Various shades of blue, often speckled or banded in black
- Element(s): Water
- Healing powers: Treatment of stomach disorders, eye ailments, broken bones; use for chakra alignment
- Magical uses: Brings about wisdom, intuition, and healing
Zircon
- Common Name: Zircon
- Appearance: Colorless to white, pale orange, pink or yellow
- Element(s): Fire
- Planetary connection: Sun
- Healing powers: Sexual energy, overall healing
- Magical uses: Use in rituals involving beauty, love, peace and relationships
- Other info: Because it is similar in appearance to diamonds, some traditions use zircon as a substitute in workings
