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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
