Precious stones are the eternal flowers of our planet. They encompass beauty, durability, rarity, uniqueness and special meaning.
The ancient Indians believed that precious gems were drops of blood from the gods. In this article, we will debunk the myths about the types of gemstones and find out more about their meaning.
Aventurine
Aventurine is a quartz with mica and hematite impurities. Its color is green, and in rare cases blue. This stone strengthens the nervous system and helps during stress. It's good for your eyes and soothes migraine pain and other types of headaches.
It is suitable for the zodiac signs of Virgo, Taurus, Gemini, Scorpio and Aries. If you wear it as a talisman, it will bring you money and protect your vehicle from accidents. It is used for safe journeying, for increasing confidence and the ability to make decisions.
Aquamarine
The color of aquamarine varies from light blue to greenish-sea green. It is transparent. It helps in balancing the throat chakra, in laryngitis and angina. It also soothes tension in the eyes. It is suitable for wear by Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio, Aquarius and Libra.
It makes a perfect amulet for seafaring sailors and brings luck. It radiates courage and calm. Aquamarine helps protect children from being cursed. Artists may use it as a talisman to inspire them. Aquamarine attracts good fortune.
Amethyst
Amethyst is a light to dark violet, sometimes even purple, mountainous crystal. It has a dual color variation - ametryn.
This gemstone strengthens the immune system and aids the function of the pituitary and pineal glands. It rejuvenates. Amethyst soothes migraines and headaches, helps prevent alcohol and drug addiction.
It also aids in getting rid of addictions. It is suitable for the zodiac signs of Scorpio, Taurus, Libra, Gemini. Amethyst is a universal stone - it gives protection, health, wisdom. It brings similar souls together, keeps those who are in love together.
Agate
Agate is a microcrystalline variety of quartz. Its colors vary in a wide range; it can also be transparent. This stone helps in balancing Yin and Yang. It brings harmony, aids the sex organ and excretory system function. It is the stone of longevity.
It's suitable for the zodiac signs Capricorn, Aquarius, Virgo, Aries. If it is worn as an amulet, it attracts success and brings lucks. It protects from storms and poisons. Agate shields from diseases and colds. It also defends properties from attacks.
Garnet
Its color is red. This stone cleanses the blood, increases and regulates blood circulation and perfusion of the brain. Garnet aids in recovery after suffering from diseases and fatigue. It provides energy for the body.
It is beneficial for fighting anemia. The zodiac signs that it is most well-suited for are Leo, Aries, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Gemini. It can be used as a universal talisman, and helps in chronic diseases.
Garnet brings love and sexual energy. It harmonizes relations between couples. It is worn for luck, long-lasting relationships and marriage, as well as for finding a partner.
Amber
Amber is essentially fossilized tree resin. It comes in pale yellow, lemon yellow, orange, red, brown and other colors. It is beneficial for the throat chakra, helps treat goiters, soothes the throat and bronchi. It is excellent for rheumatic and arthritic pains, as well as stomach problems.
If amber is ingested in powdered form, it increases immune system function, affects the thyroid gland and thymus. It rejuvenates. From an ecological standpoint, it is suited for all zodiac signs.
It too is a universal amulet - it counters magic, aids in clairvoyance. Amber shields against bad intentions and evil. It brings luck and money.
Coral
Coral is a mixture of manganese oxides. Its colors come in red, pink and white, rarely blue and black. Red coral stimulates the circulatory system, while pink coral stimulates the heart. White - stimulates the brain by easing nervous tension.
Coral is befitting for Leo, Aquarius, Cancer, Pisces, Aries, Sagittarius. Red coral amulets give men success in sex and love, and to women - endurance. Pink coral - fortune and love, while white coral protect little children and is a symbol of innocence.
Lazurite
Its color is dark blue and inky. It helps in all types of nervous system disorders, stuttering and phobias. Lazurite helps memory and speech. It is appropriate for people who meditate.
It protects against tumors, cysts and Cancer. The gemstone may be worn by Libra, Virgo, Pisces, Aquarius, Scorpio, Sagittarius. It is perfect for writers, translators, artists, orators, students, architects and actors.
Moonstone
Moonstone is formed from alternating layers of orthoclase and adularia. In color it is colorless, white, pale yellow, pale blue, blue-gray.
This precious stone aids during pregnancy and breast feeding. It is beneficial for the nervous and excretory systems. Moonstone is suitable for pregnant women, mothers, girls, for love, regardless of the zodiac sign. It bestows a special type of luck upon Cancer.
Moonstone is seen as holy by Buddhists. It is the stone of mothers - it forms contact between the mother and fetus during pregnancy, and thus aids in a stronger bond between mother and child after birth.
Moonstone is the gemstone of those who are in love, prophets and clairvoyants - when placed under the tongue it boosts their powers.
