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Introduction
Chapter 1: Incorporating Crystal Magic into Wicca
A Brief Overview of the God and the Goddess
Preparing to Work With Magic
Lunar Magic and Crystals
Crystal Correspondences and the Sabbats
Humanity's Affinity for Crystals
Chapter 2: Essential Crystals Every Wiccan Should Own
Chapter 3: Crystals and Their Healing Energy
Chapter 4: Magical Correspondences of Crystals, Gemstones and Metals
Chapter 5: Crystal Spells, Crystal Grids, Amulets and Talismans
Conclusion
Introduction
When one hears the word ‟ crystals” in the context of neo-pagan and new
age healing, magic and meditative practices, it can refer to a variety of things
such as metals, minerals and gemstones. While using crystal magic may seem
like a new practice, it is as ancient as the concept of the Goddess and magic
itself.
For Wiccans, using these gifts of the Earth in ritual and spellcasting is only
natural. In addition, learning about the magical correspondences of metals,
gems and minerals becomes a passionate hobby, adding to one’s collection
and book of shadows with new and interesting ways to incorporate the
natural world into one’s spellcraft.
When we look at the chemical composition and origin of crystals, we begin
to see how these factors affect their energy and how such energy can
influence our environment, our magical work and even our bodies and minds.
Using crystals in Wiccan bridges the gap between science and magic; the
latter being a subject that many believe is simply another area of science, to
date unexplored by traditional researchers, but a matter of great interest to the
scientists, chemists and philosopher of ancient times.
A Brief Overview of the God and the Goddess
In Wicca, as in many other neo-pagan faiths, worship revolves around the
idea that the universe is divided into two forms of energy, the divine feminine
and the divine masculine. Within each life form, these two forms exist, but
for the majority of life one area is more prominent than the other (though not
the case with all life, or even with all deities—the agender deity Inari Okami
of agriculture being a good example).
The Goddess is our planet itself, Mother Earth. She creates all life and
watches over it, feeding it with Her nourishment and constant energy. The
Goddess is worshipped in Her three life phases and these phases mirror our
own lives as human men and women.
She is at first the Maiden: new, bold, adventurous and unafraid of new
experiences and challenges. She breathes life into the frozen ground in
Winter, giving courage to the sleeping seeds to push through the soil and
awaken under the attention of the Sun. The Maiden is present during Imbolc,
the first sabbat of the mundane year and the third sabbat of the pagan year, as
well as Ostara when we celebrate the end of winter and the renewal of life.
The Maiden is whom we turn to, to help us with new choices and when we
need to be bold, brash and courageous. She is a warrior spirit and a pioneer,
as well as a confidante and best friend.
The Goddess is next to the Mother and in this role, She fulfills Her purpose
as the creator. She reunites with the God and restores life to the world after
Winter’s sleep. The Mother brings us gifts in the form of the beasts of the
land and the sea, of the crops of the field and wild forage of the forests. She
feeds us with Her lifeforce and so we celebrate Her at least eight times a year,
at each sabbat.
There is never an inappropriate time to reach out to the Goddess as Mother.
Whether it be Isis, Freya, Selene, Yemaya, Corn Mother, Hathor or Hecate,
we can connect with the Mother Goddess for guidance, spiritual nourishment,
centering and grounding, healing, or just to feel the love of the divine
feminine encircling us, keeping us happy and safe.
The Goddess as Mother is revered all year long, but especially at Beltane and
Litha, when fertility and abundance are at their most high and the land
overflows with beauty and bounty.
Finally, the Goddess is worshipped as the Crone and in this role, She is the
village elder, the matriarch, the beloved grandmother and the wise, old witch.
She is the mysterious woman living in the wood, who—if we’re brave
enough—will enlighten us with wisdom and arcane knowledge while filling
our bellies with tea and cakes.
Crone Goddess energy is, frankly, glorious. The Crone has been both a
Maiden as well as a Mother, so She understands those milestones and can
give us guidance about them. She has also been a Warrior, a Trickster, a
Medicine Woman and a Mage. The Crone has built civilizations and possibly
burned them down as well. She’s been placed and is happy to share her
wisdom with the curious and respectful.
The Goddess as Crone is worshipped particularly at Mabon, Samhain and
Yule, though She is available all year for guidance and insight. Reach out to
Her for strength and encouragement and to give thanks for lessons
unexpectedly learned.
Regardless of gender, anyone can identify with the Goddess in Her Triple
forms. She is life itself and so we walk in Her beautiful ways and footsteps.
The God is the consort of the Goddess. He walks the Earth in magic and
might, a divine shepherd, expert hunter, powerful healer and creator of
inventions, art and tools. He teaches us language, how to start a fire, how to
rock a baby to sleep and how to cure an illness through the powers of herbs.
The God, too, is revered as we follow the sabbats and esbats of the Wheel of
the Year. His life cycles are attuned to the seasons as well as the journey of
the Earth around the Sun.
The Horned God of Wicca is often mistaken for the Christian ideas of Satan
and ‟ the devil”, but Wiccans and pagans don’t recognize this concept and
instead worship the Horned God as a god of nature and of wild beasts. He is
both the protector of the natural world as well as a hunter—an apex predator
who teaches us to take when necessary but to give as often as we can to
restore the balance.
The Horned God is worshipped at many different sabbats, such as Samhain,
Beltane, Litha and Lammas. Some deities are thought to be variations of
Him, such as Cernunnos, Bacchus and Pan.
The Green Man of Wicca can be found inscribed into the stone of countless
churches across Britain, Ireland and Scotland. He is the shepherd of trees,
guardian of plants and Wild Man of the wood and the bush. His beard and
hair are wreathed in ivy and His ebullient, feral eyes stare at us, daring us to
journey into the natural world in perfect love and perfect trust.
The Green Man is at the height of His power during Midsummer, also known
as Litha, but He stalks the forests and fields all year long. The Green Man is
also known as Herne the Hunter, Robin Hood and Lugh.
The Sun God of Wicca is joined by countless solar deities, worshipped since
the dawn of humanity. The sun gives us life; without it, Earth would be void,
or at the very least, devoid of plants and animals—including humans. The
Wheel of the Year follows not only the seasons but the reason behind those
seasons—the Earth’s journey around the sun. Metaphorically and honoring
our ancestral traditions, we regard the Sun God as going on a spiritual
journey, succumbing to the darkness of Winter but being reborn at Yule, to
journey back to us as He grows in maturity.
The Holly King of Wicca rules the ‟ dark” half of the year when the Sun is
farthest from us and the nights are longest. He is born at Lammas, only to be
usurped by the Oak King at Midsummer.
The Oak King of Wicca rules the ‟ light” half of the year when the Sun is
closest and the days are longer. He is born at Yule and is in the height of His
reign at Midsummer.
Preparing to Work With Magic
Before you cast your first (or one hundredth) spell, it is important to cleanse
oneself of any residual spiritual energies. When we leave our home and
sacred spaces, we spend time in places where many other people and energies
have crossed, lingered and left behind traces of their own power. This is why
many cultures have guests remove their shoes before entering the home: we
can track in spiritual ‟ dirt” that must be smudged away, or asperged, or
swept clean by the thorough use of a besom and salt.
Before you spiritually cleanse, you should wash in the mundane method:
always seek to smudge a physically clean body. Although our ancestors may
have joined the Mabon circle fresh from working in the fields, we have the
privilege of taking a shower before we partake in ritual or spellwork.
Magical Tools
Wiccan altar tools include the athame—a dual-edged ritual knife, the wand—
made of a variety of sacred woods, the pentagram, the cauldron, the boline—
a sharp-bladed knife for cutting herbs and other materials, the bell, the
asperger—a bundle of sacred herbs blessed with water or cleansing potions
and the besom. A Wiccan may have all of these, or none at their altar—the
choice is up to the witch.
Casting a Spell
When a spell is nearly complete, it’s important to recite ‟ words of casting”,
in order to send the magic out into the universe for manifestation. When the
steps of the spell have been taken, recite:
‟ By the power of three times three, to bring no one harm nor to bring harm
to me, I cast this spell, so mote it be.”
Casting a Circle
When we cast a circle, we first face the Northern compass point of our sacred
space and prepare to do what is called ‟ Calling the Quarters”. As we turn,
we turn clockwise (also known as deosil, or sunwise).
Holding your wand, athame, or simply pointing with your index finger, say:
‟ I call upon the power of the North, of the mountains, the Earth, the soil and
the seed—protect this humble circle with your strength and wisdom.”
‟ I call upon the power of the East, of the zephyr, the storm, the wind’s song
and the eagle—protect this humble circle with your insight and your grace.”
‟ I call upon the power of the South, of the phoenix and the cauldron, the Sun
and the flame—protect this humble circle with your passion and
transformation.”
Turn to the right to face the West and say:
‟ I call upon the power of the West, of the ocean’s mysteries and the river’s
gifts, of the heart and of memory—protect this humble circle with your
healing and your treasures.”
Now say:
Opening a Circle
When you have completed your work, meditation, consecration, or spells, it
is time to open the circle. Facing the North, say:
Say, finally:
‟ Go in peace, return in love and trust. The circle is open but unbroken.”
Grounding
After the magic is cast, a ritual conducted, or after you raise any spiritual
energy, it’s important to ground this energy so that it doesn’t remain in your
body, running rampant. The easiest way to do this is simply to kneel on the
floor or ground, palms down. Imagine the energy as water and you are a
faucet. The water is running from your body into the Earth, where the
Goddess will collect it and repurpose it to promote and continue life’s cycles.
Lunar Magic and Crystals
In addition to the sabbats of the Wheel of the Year, Wiccans follow the lunar
cycles. Gatherings or ritual magic during one point of these cycles is called
an esbat. While an esbat is most traditionally observed during a full moon, it
can be observed at any significant point of a lunar cycle and certainly by the
solitary practitioner as they choose.
The New Moon is a time when many of us may feel uneasy because the New
Moon begins to unfurl changes in the natural world and within us. It’s
important to remember that change is a necessary part of life: without change,
the Harvest would not grow from seed to maturity and without change, the
soil would not receive the nutrition it needs from plants dying and completing
their life cycle by decaying into the ground. Rebirth is a very important part
of the Wheel of the Year and the cycles of the natural world. In our own
lives, it can feel frightening to let go of things that no longer serve us and
move on to more challenging ideas and goals, rather than keeping to habits
and actions that are easy and familiar.
We may learn, however, through working with magic during the New Moon,
that if we take a bold step in the direction of the future, it often pays off: new
business ventures, job searches, opening our eyes and hearts to new love and
romance and new journeys of the spirit are all the sort of thing we can
explore through ritual, meditation and spellwork during the New Moon. The
New Moon is ruled by the Maiden and as such favors adventure,
rejuvenation, career change, new romance and learning.
Stones to work with during the New Moon include: Aquamarine,
Labradorite, Iolite, Clear Quartz, and Garnet
The Waxing phase of the Moon is all about growth and building up to
something bigger than ourselves. Perhaps we are slowly changing our
spending habits or saving money for a long-awaited vacation or new home.
Other worthy goals to assist with witchcraft include health, weight loss (think
of it as gaining muscle and physical strength, rather than merely losing fat or
immobility), acquiring knowledge, reaching new heights of success with
one’s career and gaining personal insight and understanding.
During the Waxing Moon, we honor both (or either) the Maiden and the
Mother aspects of the Goddess. We can also reach out and connect with the
Horned God or Hunter aspect of the God if we are seeking things with which
we need some assistance.
Stones to work with during the Waxing phase of the Moon include: Sunstone,
Tiger’s Eye, Amber, Petrified Wood, Carnelian and Rose Quartz
The Full Moon is when the lunar body is at its most powerful and potent.
The Mother Goddess is worshipped at this time and may reveal Her mysteries
to us. There is no ‟ wrong” magic to practice at this time. It is a time of
transformation, fruition, revelation and standing in our power as children of
the universe.
The Full Moon is also a time of making sure our magical tools, implements
and crystals are refreshed, cleansed and recharged by the powerfully divine
lunar light. It’s a time of magical housekeeping and even if we merely care
for our items and take a little time for self-reflection, rather than work a
magical spell, just the mere acknowledgment of the Full Moon is a worthy
practice that helps us keep aligned with the natural world and the cycles of
the universe.
Stones to work with during the Full Moon include: Moonstone, Selenite,
Black Tourmaline, Pyrite, Diamond, Pearl and Clear Quartz.
The Waning phase of the Moon is a time of release, of letting go, of
cleansing, banishing and exorcising. We may let go of old ways of thinking,
bad habits, choices that are negatively affecting us, even people who have
done us harm but with whom we were still somehow attached. Perhaps we do
not want to make any bold move but experience the spiritual tides of the
world slowly pulling away, we can meditate now and feel our own physical
cycles move with the push and pull of the Moon itself and revel in the
miracle of life, death and rebirth.
The Waning phase of the Moon is governed by the Crone aspect of the
Goddess. She is there to guide us in our search for connection and for
wisdom. If we have any questions, She is there to answer them, but we will
need patience, respect and quiet. The saying ‟ We were given two ears and
one mouth, so that we should listen more than we speak” comes to mind at
this time. Be mindful in your actions and see what areas of your life contain
things that should be swept out, as we sweep the dust of Winter’s hours out
the door during Spring cleansing.
Stones to work with during the Waning phase of the Moon include: Onyx,
Obsidian, Hematite, Smoky Quartz and Garnet
The Dark Moon is the time when we cannot see the Moon at all. At this time,
the Crone reigns supreme and while there is no light coming from the night
sky, much can be revealed in terms of truth and wisdom. We may perform
magic to make sense of a liar’s words, or even reveal areas within ourselves
where we have been untruthful, such as denying that something is harmful to
us, or that a relationship we thought was beneficial is actually quite the
opposite.
Stones to work with during the Dark Moon include: Bloodstone, Moss Agate,
Garnet, Obsidian, Iron and Howlite
Crystal Correspondences and the Sabbats
Samhain
The most important sabbat of the Wiccan Wheel of the Year, Samhain is the
second time during the year that the veil between the mortal world and spirit
world is thin—meaning it becomes easier for us to communicate with our
ancestors, spirit guides and the God and the Goddess.
This is both a somber and sweet time when we’re aware of the coming
Winter but we still take delight and comfort in the recent Harvest. We bedeck
the altar and table in warm colors, light magnificent bonfires, hollow out
pumpkins in the traditions of farmers of old, who carved turnips to use as
spirit-lights to guide the wayward dead through the fields and to a mute
supper at their table.
The Crone Goddess holds sway during Samhain. It is a good sabbat for
divination, transformative magic, gathering with friends and family and
communing with the spirit world. Looking inward and uncovering secrets and
mysteries about one’s self is also a good practice on this night, also known as
All Hallow’s Eve, Halloween and All Saints.
Fluorite: This stone is beloved of Neptune, the ocean god and as such
can help bridge the gap between deep, arcane knowledge and
mysteries. It strengthens psychic energies and can help with divination.
Smoky Quartz: This darker type of quartz is well-suited to this somber
night and aids in focusing during meditation.
Yule
During this time of year, we gather together for comfort and cheer, in the
midst of the longest night and the shortest day. This is the Winter Solstice
and the night when the Sun King is born again. We give thanks for His
rebirth, but know that His journey will be long and Spring is still far off.
Bedecking one’s home and altar with light is a key factor in celebrating Yule,
as well as lighting fires to honor the Sun God. The Mother Goddess is
revered as well, for giving birth to the God so that we might have the healing
and nourishing rays of the Sun once more, come Spring and Summer.
Blue Calcite: Enlivens the spirit, encourages good cheer and optimism.
Wear in jewelry when caroling (traditionally known as ‟ wassailing”),
as blue calcite is connected both with the element of Air and the throat
chakra. Blue calcite soothes, lending us energy but keeping us
balanced and kind.
Fuchsite: Imparts comfort to the user and wearer and encourages self-
love and acceptance. Can help you feel the cheer of the Yuletide
season if you’re instead feeling blue, or lonely.
Moss Agate: This stone is connected with the element of Earth, as well
as the root and heart chakras. Looking at its various colors, one is
reminded of a coniferous wood on a Winter’s night—magical and
mysterious. Use Moss Agate to connect to the natural world during
Yule.
Imbolc
This is the time of year when hope returns to the frozen ground and the first
shoots of plants push their way through the soil, reminding us that the
Goddess is returning, like Persephone, from the Underworld to grace the
Earth with life and growth.
This is the time of the year of the Maiden Goddess and She reminds us that
life is a cycle, constantly renewing itself. This sabbat is also sacred to two fire
goddesses: Brigid, a Celtic goddess and Oya, a Nigerian goddess. Brigid
holds sway over the forge, as well as the creative muse and the bonfire; Oya
rules the marketplace and the cemetery and holds twin swords of lightning
and rainbows.
When we need rejuvenation and inspiration, Imbolc is the perfect sabbat to
reach out and receive a power boost from the indomitable Maiden Goddess
and fire deities.
Sunstone: This stone’s ‟ star” exists on the surface, unlike the star
sapphire which holds its symbol on its interior. The significance of this
is that Sunstone is bold and overt, lending us strength and courage in
our magical work. It inspires optimism and fiery healing.
Ostara
This sabbat is what the modern, Christian Easter is based upon; even the
name Easter/Ostara comes from a Proto-Germanic goddess named Eostre,
from which the word estrus comes from.
We celebrate the fertility of the maturing Goddess and the rejuvenation of the
land after Winter. Decorating the altar and home with fresh flowers, painted
eggs, images of hares—another fertility symbol—are all appropriate at this
time of year.
This time of year, we worship both the Mother and the Maiden Goddess. We
can gather together and share meals of dairy and eggs, as well as fresh
greens.
Beltane is the first time of the year when the veil between the worlds is thin;
additionally, it is a time when the faerie world celebrates in the woods and
fields and we may encounter them and their circles if we aren’t careful.
Beltane is another fire festival. The word Beltane comes to us from the Celtic
god ‟ Bal”.
one’s desires.
Litha
Also known as Midsummer, Litha is the Summer Solstice and the longest
day and shortest night of the year. During Litha, the Oak King and the Sun
God are revered and at their highest moment of power. Life is full of
abundance, the Harvest is near and we celebrate everything that makes life
worth living. Litha is another fire festival and as such things that remind us of
the fire and sun make sense for altar decorations and activities.
Bonfires are lit to honor the Sun God at His peak and herbs may be cut at
midnight for their fullest potency to be used throughout the following year.
Divination magic concerning true love, one’s potential, creativity and life
path are good things to practice on Litha eve. On Litha, instead of charging
our crystals under the light of the moon, set them out during the day to be
infused with powerful, solar energy.
Amber: During Litha, one of the most powerful things we can do with
magic is to discover (or re-discover, if this was a goal from childhood)
what we truly want to do in our lives. Amber, with its powerful
connection to both the Earth and the Sun, can help us clear away doubt,
confusion and the influence of other people in order to discover what
our soul’s best path is in this lifetime.
Onyx: Good for use on Litha eve, Onyx pushes us to complete tasks,
make goals we can achieve and act with purpose and strength.
Topaz: Connected to the element of Fire and the Sun, Yellow Topaz
aids in healing, meditation and attracting wealth through money magic.
Lammas
This sabbat is bittersweet, but it is also the first of the three Harvests (Mabon
and Samhain being the other two) and so we can celebrate with our friends
and families and give thanks for the abundance in our lives. During Lammas,
also called Lughnasadh, the god of light, Lugh, throws a legendary feast for
His mother, the goddess of magic. Other legends say that Lugh himself
sacrifices His own life to ensure a bountiful harvest for humanity.
Lammas means ‟ loaf mass” and wheat is its most iconic symbol. Woven
decorations of wheat and corn are common for the altar, table and home.
Lammas’ colors are that of the Harvest and of end of Summer: gold, green,
brown, white. The best magic to perform on this sabbat is that to attract
abundance and also to give thanks for the abundance you already have. One
of the best ways to attract wealth, good fortune and money is to focus on
being grateful every single day. Gratitude begets reasons to have more
gratitude.
Peridot: This gem speeds up money’s entrance into your life and your
wallet.
Carnelian: This stone gives you energy and the power to get out of a
rut—financially and ambition-wise.
Mabon
The second to last sabbat of the year is the high Harvest. We give thanks,
gather with loved ones, look back at the year that has passed and make plans,
goals and steps we want to achieve in the coming new year.
The Holly King is beginning to come to power and the days begin to shorten,
the nights grow cooler and all around us, the world is fading from its height
at Midsummer to something bright but flickering, with darkness lapping at
the edges of our golden days and hours.
Topaz: Soothes any frayed nerves that may come from approaching
Winter and Seasonal Affective Disorder. It imparts joy in the wearer.
Lapis Lazuli: Balances body, mind and emotions and reminds you of
your purpose.
Coprolite: Allows the mind to adjust from old ways of thinking to new,
strengthen acceptance of others and helps discard thought patterns and
habits that no longer serve us.
Amethyst
While in modern times, a diamond might be the most highly-prized of gems,
throughout history the amethyst was the most sought after of crystals,
referred to as the ‟ prism of fire”. Amethyst is a variety of quartz and a
powerful crystal to use when working with a variety of areas, such as love,
passion, the divine spirit and creative inspiration. The etymology of the word
‟ amethyst” comes from the Greek for ‟ sober” and so this stone is also
wonderful for working with healing, recovery from addictions and making
sound decisions based on logic, rather than emotion. A fun fact: the ancient
Romans would encrust drinking cups with amethysts in the hope that the
wine they drank would make them less groggy in the morning.
Amethyst is highly versatile, perfect for the beginning witch as well as the
seasoned practitioner of magic. It helps expand one’s perception, both in
artistic areas as well as in debate and matters of academia.
Moonstone
Because Wicca and other pagan faiths love and follow the lunar patterns and
phases so, moonstone is a must to add to any witch’s crystal collection. At
first glance, the moonstone might not seem particularly remarkable: one must
shine the light directly at it, or allow it to catch light from the sun, moon, or a
candle, in order to see its interior magic glow. Herein lies a clue about
moonstone’s power: using moonstone, we can help direct our attention within
ourselves and uncover the knowledge and mysteries there that might have
gone unnoticed otherwise.
Using moonstone can help you get in tune with the Goddess and Her natural
rhythms.
Hematite
This crystal is a powerhouse of protective energy that is necessary when one
is both a) casting magic and b) heightening one’s awareness of the energies
of both the mundane and the spiritual world. Carrying hematite in some form,
be it a small stone or a ring, can siphon away negative energy from you and
store it safely away. Coming home to meditate or ground with a chunk or
sphere of hematite is as healing as a good back massage; consider this a daily
habit and you’ll always leave any harmful or residual spiritual intentions at
the door.
Hematite can also help you gain the good luck you seek, however—it’s not
just a vessel for malcontent. It’s beautiful, dark and varied surface reminds us
of the potential in all things and that we should strive to achieve our desires.
Clear Quartz
This is by far the most widely-recognized and popular of the crystals used by
modern pagans, witches and Wiccans. When one sees a cluster of clear quartz
catch the light, it is like directly observing magic in action.
Quartz is the Earth’s gift to us: easily found, beautiful even in its rough form,
quartz heals, soothes, nourishes, refreshes and inspires us to tap into our
natural magical abilities. Called ‟ windows of light”, quartz can help us
instantly get into the proper headspace for meditation, ritual and spellcasting.
Bloodstone
Bloodstone’s name can be misleading. While many varieties of this crystal
do, in fact, remind us of our blood, other versions look like the Earth seen
from orbit: we can imagine landmasses, deserts, drifting clouds and sapphire
seas. Bloodstone is a living metaphor between the Earthly body and the
symbolic nourishment of the blood of the divine: through yearly sacrifice, the
God gives His body to nourish the world for a better Harvest and the Goddess
gives birth to the God each year during the darkest day and the longest night.
Bloodstone’s other name, Heliotrope, reminds us of its power to inspire and
heal, like the Sun from which it’s named. This powerful wealth-attractant
also brings longevity, good luck and fortitude.
Tiger’s Eye
It’s hard not to sit and stare at this beautiful crystal, with its glowing, golden
bands and dusky ribbons of light. A symbol of courage, might and success,
the tiger’s eye also helps us achieve balance. The tiger’s eye is a sharp eye,
bringing clarity and focus of mind in times of indecision. Wonderful for
attracting the good things in life as well as during meditation for clear inner
journeys, tiger’s eye is a must-have crystal for novices and elders alike.
Because the tiger’s eye gets its coloration in part from iron, it is also a
protective and highly grounding stone. Spellcasting and meditating with
tiger’s eye can help us more easily see our dreams manifest into reality.
Selenite
Nothing delights nearly as much as a naturally-formed wand of selenite.
Though delicate and softer than many other crystals, selenite asks to be
touched and held, a miracle of the Moon’s light set in the palm of our mortal
hand. It is revered for vibrating at a level of new awakening on Earth: the
coming spiritual changes of the New Age are said to be easily tapped into by
meditating and working with selenite. Many Wiccans prefer a long piece of
selenite to use in place of a traditional, wooden wand when conducting their
magical work.
Geodes
A geode is not a different crystal itself, but rather the rock-encased shell that
contains a crystal such as amethyst or citrine, or even quartz. What geodes
are excellent for is to help expand our view of a situation: we look beyond the
immediate ideas (the crystal itself) and see the larger ramifications (the rock
beyond the beauty and the foundation to those ideas). Geodes are wonderful
grounding stones—holding one can instantly re-plant us firmly on the Earth
so that we may receive Her healing energy.
Labradorite
The Inuit people believe that labradorite is a heavenly gift, where the colors
and rays of the aurora borealis are captured for humanity to hold and observe.
Merely looking at a piece of labradorite inspires us and fills us with wonder:
it seems as if we somehow acquired the power to hold the manifestation of
magic in the palm of our hands. While inspiring us and delighting us,
labradorite also protects us with its powerful shield against negativity and ill-
fortune.
Citrine
This beautiful crystal aids us in manifestation and helps us create positive
change through the force of our will. Connected to the divine energy of the
Sun, citrine does not connect with or hold any negative energy it comes
across, instead, it repels negativity, infusing our hearts with warmth and
purpose.
Garnet
This crystal can be found throughout the world and in a variety of colors
other than its most recognizable crimson red. Garnet is symbolic of strength,
passion, life-blood and vitality. There is no subtlety with garnet—it is direct
and strong in communication.
Garnet is reputed to be helpful in bolstering physical health and energy,
purifying and strengthening the blood and boosting the immune system. It
can help us in all matters of regeneration: wherever our energy has been
depleted, garnet can help us get it back, triple-fold.
Obsidian
Obsidian is an interesting crystal because it is formed within volcanoes;
because of this, it has the power to transform. Its reflective surface also
allows us to divine and to look within: all time and space are for inspection
within the black prisms of obsidian: the past, the future, as well as the
present.
When you are in need of personal change, or changes throughout any areas of
your life, work with obsidian to give you the courage and strength to make
that change happen. Obsidian is also useful when tapping into the powers of
the spirit world as well as the underworld. It is a proper crystal to work with
during Samhain and Beltane.
Jasper
This crystal comes in so many varieties; it seems as if its sole purpose was to
remind us of the variation and diversity of the natural world and of the planet
Earth. Some Jasper reminds us of rolling woodlands, others of ice-capped
mountain ranges, others of burning deserts and still others of sunset-hued
canyons.
Jasper is a crystal very much imbued with the Mother Goddess’s healing,
stabilizing and grounding energy. It has the power to defend the weak and
heal the strong after life’s many battles. Carried in one’s pocket, jasper can
keep you grounded no matter what situation life tosses your way.
Turquoise
One of the oldest crystals known to humanity, turquoise has adorned the
crowns and scepters of pharaohs, kings and queens. Its name comes from the
fact that it was heavily traded by the Turkish Empire. Turquoise beads have
been found dating as far back as five thousand B.C. Native Americans revere
turquoise for use in funeral rites.
This crystal allows us to connect with fellow humans in a communal, friendly
way. It helps us become the best we can be, as leaders, artisans, thinkers,
speakers and creative beings inheriting the divine spark of creation.
Pyrite
Many of us are aware of the fact that throughout history, pyrite has been
called “fool’s gold”. It is a treasure in its own right, however. It feels heavy
and valuable in the hand and to look at its gleaming quadrants is to view
natural magic on display. Pyrite stimulates the root and sacral chakra, stirring
up primal energies that can help us fuel our dreams and desires.
Pyrite is also highly grounding and protective, thanks to its origins in iron. It
is connected to the divine Fire of the universe and can help us with our
creative spark when meditated with.
Lapis
One of the most important writers and contributors to Wicca, Cunningham,
said that lapis lazuli was an essential stone for every witch to have. It, too,
has adorned the crowns of pharaohs and monarchs, prized as a treasure. Its
deep blue was considered a rarity in ancient times and still amazes us with its
similarity to the ocean deep and twilight sky complete with gold flecks
reminiscent of countless stars.
Lapis helps us see the truth in any situation. It encourages us to speak our
own truths and stand in our power. Lapis also helps us gain the aid of our
ancestors, standing behind us to guide, guard and protect with their blessings.
Chapter 3: Crystals and Their Healing Energy
Activating Crystals
Crystals should not only be cleansed, spiritually, when you bring them home,
but they also need to be what’s called ‟ activated”. Each crystal is a storage
container of universal and Earthly energy; in order to tap into that, think of
the crystal as a battery. It needs to be used from time to time or else it might
become dormant.
Magical intent by using an athame, wand, your index finger, or a bell. You
may choose to say magical words such as ‟ open flower, share your power”
or a simple sound such as ‟ om”.
Smudging with sage, rosemary, incense, or Palo Santo wood.
Using water. Place your crystals in water to unlock their energetic potential.
Sunlight. Fiery crystals and those with red, yellow, gold, or orange hues are
best activated beneath the light of the noon-day sun.
Moonlight. A full moon will activate any crystal, as well as consecrate it for
your personal use.
Crystals can also help us balance our energy, which is often sent spinning in
different directions because of the chaos of the world around us. When we
are balanced, we operate efficiently and joyfully and we are less prone to
addiction, injury and disease.
Keeping crystals where we sleep and work, where we prepare our food, in
our home and in our workplace can be beneficial in leading a happier,
healthier life.
Chapter 4: Magical Correspondences of Crystals,
Gemstones and Metals
A
Agate: Agates take an extremely long time to form naturally. This stone
helps one achieve grace and a healthy body. Brings happiness and increases
mental acuity. Helps one lead a long life, as well as remain grounded and
have a gentle spirit. Excellent stone for protection magic. Helps the keeper
Agates take an extremely long time to form naturally. This stone helps one
achieve grace and a healthy body. Brings happiness and increases mental
acuity. Helps one lead a long life, as well as remain grounded and have a
gentle spirit. Excellent stone for protection magic. Helps the keeper
Banded: Protection, strength, healing. Shields sensitive persons from
harm. Bolsters courage and calm in stressful times.
Black and White: Protects the keeper from physical harm.
Botswana: Protects easily-stressed folk from noise, confusion and
harm. Good when spending time in heavily-crowded areas. Builds up
the immune system.
Lace: Helps relieve depression, even deep depression. Not good for
protection, but an excellent stone to inspire and encourage. This stone
can help with confidence and appearance-related self-esteem.
Blue Lace: Use in magic for peace and for calming the heart and the
mind. Settles the nervous mind. Beneficial to the thyroid. Enhances the
senses.
Pink, White Lace: Helps achieve happiness and increase positive
attitude.
Moss: Opens third eye chakra. Protects one’s aura. Helps with
meditation and relaxation. Will help the keeper communicate with their
spirit guides.
Plume: Helps with creativity as well as manifestation and with
achieving your dreams.
Dendritic: Powerful protection for travelers; keeps the driver from
becoming tired and shields them from accidents. Helps sharpen focus.
Protects air travelers also.
Alexandrite: Helps the body regenerate from wounds and illnesses and is
particularly beneficial to the nervous system. Strengthens both the pancreas
and the spleen. Helps the emotions work with the mind beautifully, rather
than contradict each other. Use in transformative magic. Imparts happiness
into one’s life, as well as purpose.
Alexandrite is known as ‟ the emperor’s stone”. If it changes color, your fate
has changed or is about to change in some way. It has also, throughout
history, been called the stone of widows. Wives whose husbands went to war
during World War II believed that if they stayed nearby, the stone protected
them from harm. In India, it is believed that only strong-willed people can
wield Alexandrite.
Amazonite: This stone restores hope to the keeper or wearer. It organizes the
emotions in such a way as to not overwhelm the mind or logic. Aids in
keeping the solar plexus chakra, as well as the heart chakra, aligned.
Amazonite will also help a person find the right words to express themselves
and share their thoughts. Just as rose quartz helps with emotions, so does
amazonite, but more in the context of sharing one’s feelings with others, or
having empathy.
Amazonite strengthens courage and has been called ‟ the stone of courage”
as well as ‟ the stone of might”. It also aligns the chakras with divine energy,
as well as with the spirit world. It is a good stone to help one reconnect with
one’s ancestors. Amazonite can be instrumental in helping you discover
powerful personal truths about yourself.
Amber: Although Amber is not a stone, it is still classified as a gem. It is
formed when coniferous trees from the Oligocene epoch of the Earth harden
and fossilized, often trapping small insects or animals within its golden
chambers. Amber is incredibly soft, making it easy to carve. Amber is
incredibly healing when held; in ancient times, it was burned to add healing
scent to the air and aid in easing a woman’s pain during childbirth. In modern
times, burning amber is discouraged because it is, in fact, a fossil fuel.
Amber is warm to the touch and can help soothe the heart chakras, as well as
heal a person from heartache. It is considered a money-drawing gem,
bringing the right moments to one’s life so that they receive luck and
abundance. Wearing amber jewelry is a luck-bringer. Amber can help you
develop your wisdom, as well as increase your patience. It is an overall
excellent healing gem.
Amethyst: This gem is actually a form of quartz. It is February and
Aquarius’ birthstone. Amethyst will help the wearer increase their psychic
powers and intuition. Therefore, keeping an amethyst on hand for use during
divination such as tarot cards or runes is an excellent practice, as well as
meditating with a piece of amethyst or amethyst jewelry.
Amethyst will align the crown chakra and also aid against bad dreams and
restless sleep. It is another overall healing stone, helping the body to heal
faster and the immune system to fight harder. Maladies of the nervous system
can be lessened in severity with the help of the amethyst stone.
Ammolite: This stone enables the wearer to convert received energy into
positivity and beneficial emotions, therefore, it is an excellent stone to be
meditated with or carried by artists, public speakers, social workers, writers
and lawyers. Ammolite helps to develop greater wisdom and understanding.
Ammolite also balances the energy in a space and can help to achieve
harmony both within oneself as well as in a group. It is a good stone to keep
in the workplace or place of business. It is a luck-bringing stone and Native
Americans have referred to it as ‟ The Buffalo Stone”. This stone is rather
delicate; cleanse with water or some dish soap only and protect from
perfumes or harsh cleansers.
Andalusite: This stone will ward away the evil eye. What is the evil eye? In
the modern context, it occurs when another person covets, studies, watches,
or analyzes another person in some way. Ancient peoples would guard their
children and babies against non-family members adoring or praising them too
much, for fear of the child falling ill because of the effects of the evil eye. It
is said that merely by observing something, the observer has the power to
change the thing that was observed and so across the world, cultures have
developed magical protections against the evil eye.
Andalusite also connects all chakras in the body, so that there is a flowing
stream of energy between them. This stone will also break down any
blockages among the chakras. Use Andalusite to help treat sources of anxiety,
as well as phobias.
Aquamarine: This stone is connected to the divine feminine, particularly
goddesses of the ocean and rivers. It is the birthstone of March and of Pisces.
Its color is as varied as bodies of water, ranging from a deep blue (the most
commercially-prized of its shades) to seafoam green. Aquamarine is an
important stone for those who struggle with anxiety and fear: it calms the
mind so that one can make clear, logical choices in the face of a stressful
situation.
In addition, Aquamarine helps the wearer or keeper with their self-expression
and creativity. It is an excellent healing stone, particularly with the endocrine
system, thyroid, throat chakra and with strengthening one’s immunity.
Aventurine: Gambling luck. Use to attract money. A good all-purpose lucky
stone; linked to the heart chakra.
Green: Healing, divine energy, prosperity. Heals a broken heart. An
adventurer’s stone.
Blue: Good for the third eye chakra and removing blocks to it.
Blue-green: Heals mental, emotional and physical injuries. Helps the
throat chakra and the heart chakra to work in tandem, so that one
speaks with empathy and love.
Orange: Invites joy into one’s world. Helps remove blocks to
creativity; heals trauma from sexual assault or abuse.
Azurite: Great for use in crystal grids having to do with divination and
strengthening the third eye chakra. Helps sort out complicated emotions.
When polished and cut into a spherical shape, azurite looks very much like a
tiny Earth. Azurite can help one connect to the divine feminine and Earth and
Mother goddesses, as well as to the Horned God and Green Man.
Handle azurite frequently to unlock its effects. Earth energy is tactile energy
and needs physical touch for the user to make the most of its magical
potential. Azurite can clear the internal air of confusion and bring the mental
focus back into the picture.
B
Beryl: This stone helps to detoxify the liver and balance frayed nerves. It can
help a person tune out negative or harsh environments and focus on inner
calm and peace. It strengthens the internal organs, including the liver, heart,
stomach and kidneys. It helps the spine achieve optimum health and guards
against injury. Infusing water with beryl can magic-craft a remedy for sore
throats.
If you find your energy waning, beryl can help you get fired up again. It can
rekindle cooling love between two lovers and cleanse us of overwork and
overstimulation so that we appreciate life again. Beryl increases a sense of
safety and strengthens confidence.
Bloodstone: A beautiful stone that represents the power of Winter,
Bloodstone is also a second stone of March and of Pisces. It is a type of
chalcedony and found in mines in Germany as well as India. The ancient
Greeks called this stone ‟ heliotrope” and believed that a bloodstone could
dye clear waters red.
Bloodstone is a money-drawing stone and also increases luck, courage,
bravery and physical strength and constitution. It can help you go the distance
during a challenge or difficult time. Bloodstone aids in cardiovascular health.
Bornite: Also known as ‟ peacock ore”, Bornite is prismatically-hued and
classified as a type of metal. Take care when purchasing bornite, as some
merchants will tarnish it with acid or other treatments in order to enhance its
naturally beautiful coloration. Bornite aids the solar plexus chakra, which is
where our powers of manifestation originate.
Bornite aids the user in self-awareness and empowerment. It changes our
perceptions in a way that we’re better able to look on the positive side of a
situation. When placed on any chakra, Bornite becomes a powerful healer of
that chakra.
C
Calcite: Helps the memory remain sharp and strong. Assists the wearer or
keeper in their own powers of healing, therefore Calcite is a good stone to be
kept by those in the medical professions. Helps us avoid rigid thinking and
boost ingenuity and creativity.
Pink: Use in magic for drawing love. Balances emotions and calms
stressed nerves. Helps us stay grounded.
Orange: A good protection stone, orange calcite gives us energy and
instills joy to our heart.
Green: When we are in need of letting go of old, outdated and
possibly harmful ways of thinking, green calcite can be an excellent
help, particularly when used during meditation or healing spells. As a
green-hued stone, calcite also helps with money-drawing magic and
prosperity charms.
Carnelian: This stone is a secondary birthstone for May. Brings courage to
the wearer or keeper, as well as adding enthusiasm, a positive outlook and
banishing fears and anxiety. Use Carnelian to look back and analyze past
situations, as well as recover memory and tap into ancestral memories.
Can aid in matters of infertility. Helps heal blood disorders. Stimulates
passion and desire and heals the lower chakras. Can help men become more
comfortable with their bodies and help with arthritis.
Cassiterite: Aids in divination magic. Also assists with grounding, to
promote restful sleep and to enhance one’s ability to have prophetic dreams.
A good overall aid to psychic abilities. Cassiterite can help the mind soothe
itself so that it can unravel mysteries and solve complex problems. Helps the
math student and the student of logic and philosophy.
Helps balance the chakras and stimulates the root chakra.
Celestite: Stimulates the thyroid for greater health. A wonderful stress-
reducer and overall relaxation promoter. Brings peace of mind to the user or
wearer. Initiates personal growth and can help plants grow healthier and more
abundantly. Assists with creativity and personal expression; a wonderful
stone for the writer and artist.
Promotes clarity and presence of mind, as well as facilitates clear speech.
Brings to light truth that has been hidden. Helps develop and strengthen
psychic powers.
Chrysoberyl: A powerfully protective stone, Chrysoberyl fosters
forgiveness, generosity and self-esteem. Increases one’s power and connects
to divine power. Enhances mental sharpness.
Chrysoberyl fosters compassion and empathy. It builds you up so that you
can be a better person to yourself and to others. Strengthens the immune
system and guards against illness, as well as malice or cruelty from others.
Chrysoprase: Brings hope and optimism, as well as good cheer and positive
thinking. A major money-attracter, as well as fertility-enhancer. Draws
abundance, desire fulfilled and happy life, while reducing greed and envy—
Chrysoprase helps you become happier with yourself, so that lusting after
other things becomes unimportant. By becoming grounded in thoughts and
feelings of abundance, you automatically attract more abundance.
Guards against diseases and conditions of the eyes and help soothe gout, as
well as depression and anxiety. Heals a broken heart and lifts hopes.
Citrine: Strengthens psychic abilities and the power to process magical
realizations and divine messages. Clears one’s thoughts, boosts confidence
and raises feelings of security and safety. Helps the user or wearer deal with
change in a healthy way.
Cleanses the kidneys as well as the colon, digestive tract, heart and liver. A
good gem for detoxification of the body. Strengthens the immune system.
Promotes abundance and draws prosperity by teaching important lessons of
enjoyment and guilt-free use of wealth and happiness. Creates a cycle of
everlasting abundance.
Copper: Connected to the element of Water and the astrological sign of
Taurus, as well as the planet Venus and the sabbat of Litha. Sacred to Venus
and Aphrodite, as well as Oya. Can attract money when placed in the kitchen
of a home. Wearing copper on your receiving side (think where you keep
your wallet or purse, or which hand you reach out to take money given to
you).
Heals arthritis and bone issues when worn. When copper is used in magical
wands, can help direct energy. Setting a stone in copper wire contributes to
its power.
Coprolite: Connected to the astrological sign of Capricorn, the number eight,
the solar plexus and the element of Earth. Coprolite can be used for personal
change, letting go of habits, routines and thinking that no longer serves you.
Coprolites make excellent talismans of protection.
A coprolite is a piece of fossilized animal dung and named from the Greek
words for offal and stone. They have a spiral structure and can be found
across the world, dating back as far as the Cambrian period.
D
Diamond: This famously prized gemstone aids in ferocity and fortitude
during times of challenge, trouble and stress. Protects from plague and other
diseases.
Diamonds represent perfection, strength and protect the owner from
negativity and misfortune. Ancient thinking believed that a diamond carried
would protect the user from getting lost, as well as a myriad of illnesses.
Dioptase: Helps to heal and strengthen the nervous system and the heart.
Helps with stomach issues relating to anxiety and stress. Sharpens the mind
and balances the emotions. Promotes internal peace and clarity. Draws
abundance to the wearer or keeper, as well as steady progress in life goals
and personal growth.
Fosters spiritual growth and helps to connect to the divine. Helps adjust one’s
mind from a scarcity mentality to one of abundance, as well as helping to
foster gratitude and seeing the resources one already possesses.
E
Electrum: This metal is considered to be an alloy, as it is found in nature in
tandem with gold, silver and other metals. In modern use, Electrum made into
jewelry is an excellent way for a Wiccan to symbolize the union of the God
and the Goddess.
Electrum is produced now, rather than sought after in a naturally-occurring
form. This does nothing to lessen its magical attributes, however. It is a good
metal to help the wearer achieve balance, understanding and to connect to the
divine.
Emerald: A type of Beryl, Emerald is the original stone for romantic love,
long before the Diamond became its modern equivalent (thanks to marketing
strategies by diamond jewelry manufacturers). Use in magic to attract new
love, as well as to strengthen love and acceptance for one’s self.
A phenomenally good money-attracting stone, Emerald’s deep green hue
connects with abundance, money luck and fortunate news regarding finances
and wealth.
F
Fairy Stone: These stones look magically-formed and are actually a type of
calcium carbonate. It naturally occurs when fine, powdery sand mixes with
limestone and forms a cement-like substance between the layers of a geologic
basin beneath a glacier. The pressure then assists the material into forming
whimsical, beautiful shapes.
Fairy stones aid in magic that helps us connect with the spirit world, with our
spirit and animal guides and to navigate walks through the veil on Samhain
and Beltane. It is an excellent grounding stone and connects us to the
elemental power of Earth.
Flourite: Teaches us to walk between the dimensions and understand that
reality is subjective. Excellent for artists, writers, therapists and those
working in government and law, as it helps the keeper to stand in someone
else’s shoes in matters of negotiation, healing and expression.
Fluorite assists the bones and strengthens them, as well as helps the
cardiovascular system. A good grounding crystal, Fluorite also heals and
aligns the chakras, depending on the hue of the Fluorite in question.
G
Garnet: This gem is beloved worldwide and is a powerhouse of help to
rejuvenate one’s energy, increase one’s appetite for life and ignite the spark
for a desire for living. Garnet attracts the things that make life worth living:
happiness, personal power, treasures, peace, keen perception, physical
strength and health, as well as the endurance to see projects and goals
through to a happy culmination and completion.
Garnet is linked to the womb, to fertility and to both the divine feminine as
well as the masculine. It is connected to Persephone and sacred to Samhain.
Given as a gift, it symbolizes loyalty.
Gold: This metal has been an obsession of the Earth’s inhabitants since it
was first discovered. Magically, it symbolizes a connection to the divine and
to the afterlife. When one uses gold in magical or spiritual work—and avoids
the temptation to ‟ gather” or ‟ hoard” it as a valuable resource—one can
better achieve a connection to the divine and spiritual world, as well as
maintain a healthy sense of self, spiritually.
Meditation with gold can also help make sense of the chaos that comes from
having too much on one’s shoulders at a time, or taking on too much work
and responsibility. Gold can soothe extreme emotions, making them easier to
manage and understand.
H
Hawk’s Eye (also known as Blue Tiger’s Eye) One of the most soothing
gemstones to work with. Utilizing Hawk’s Eye can help one find the calm
within the emotional storm and help one work through matters that may have
been too frightening, uncomfortable, or stressful to confront.
Hawk’s Eye allows us to flow with life’s ups and downs calmly and with
both courage and patience. It is a useful stone to have when working on the
throat and third eye chakras. When balancing masculine and feminine
energies and doing magic pertaining to duality and balance, Hawk’s Eye is an
excellent choice.
Fluorite: This stone comes in a variety of beautiful colors, including pink,
red, purple, blue, green, yellow, brown, white, clear and combinations of
many of these individual shades. It is connected with the astrological signs of
both Capricorn and Pisces. It has the ability to calm and unstable aura and
relieves it of any negative or dull energy clinging to it.
Fluorite helps us with mental focus and sharpness of mind. Persons with
attention-deficit disorders can benefit from having Fluorite around. Fluorite
also boosts our confidence, giving us an edge when it comes to making
decisions. Additionally, Fluorite balances our energy so we stand tall and
firm in our power, beautifully grounded. Used to treat illness, Fluorite can
boost the immune system and repair damaged DNA.
When working with Fluorite and chakra magic, use this color guide:
Blue: Connected to the throat chakra and helps to soothe troubled
emotions and promote clear speech and expression.
Green: Helps and rights any hormonal balance. Connected to the heart
chakra but can recharge any of the chakras.
Purple: Connected to the third eye chakra, purple Fluorite enhances
psychic powers and helps us connect to divine energy and messengers.
Yellow: Connected to the solar plexus chakra, this color Fluorite
boosts creative energy, imagination and inspiration. A powerfully
healing stone for the mind, as well as for the liver. Said to be able to
lower cholesterol in the body.
Heliodor: This stone is connected to the Sun as well as solar gods. It emits
an energetic, psychic warmth and brings insight, wisdom and mental
breakthroughs to the wearer or keeper. At the same time, Heliodor is very
grounding and centering and helps the body balance itself.
Heliodor is masculine and nature and assists one in making decisions that
benefit all, selflessly. It encourages benevolence and generosity, as well as
logical thinking rather than emotional.
Hematite: This stone is linked to the astrological signs of both Aquarius and
Aries and is connected to the planet Mars. It is a stone of both the elements of
Fire as well as Earth. It is a powerfully grounding stone, as well as protective.
Hematite jewelry will absorb any negative energy headed our way, accidental
or intentional and when the piece is full, it will break. Though temporary,
hematite rings are a good bit of spiritual armor to wear when outside one’s
home. (Fortunately, they are inexpensive).
Hematite gives quiet strength and power to the humble, quiet and meek. It
gifts the wearer with confidence, but not boastfulness, so that they may walk
beneath the radar of those who prey on anyone trying to ‟ steal” their shine.
Hematite is a wonderful stone to work with in order to aid healing from
addictions. Additionally, Hematite can help regulate and manage blood
issues, such as anemia.
Hiddenite: This clear stone can help heal emotional trauma and neglect so
that issues with depression and anxiety lessen and allow self-acceptance and
self-value to return. Hiddenite helps us see our place in the universe and how
important we are to the divine.
Hiddenite is mined in only one place in the world, Hiddenite North Carolina.
Its rarity and ability to fill the user with love and hope makes it special.
Himalayan Salt (Pink Halite): This edible crystal is similar to Rose Quartz
in properties, in that it instills or rejuvenates self-love in an active, positive
and healing way. For those suffering from lack of drive or lack of purpose,
apathy, or depression, having a chunk of Himalayan Salt or even a salt lamp
can help increase drive and energy.
Himalayan Salt is also an effective protection stone, as well as good for
ritually cleansing a space. Unhealthy attachments and addictions can be
resolved by use of Himalayan Salt.
Howlite: This stone can be helpful when dealing with stressful situations,
aggression and stressful, hot-tempered people. It instills patience in the
wearer or keeper, as well as grounded, calming energy. It can look similar to
bone in some examples and as such provides us support, balance and
strength.
Howlite helps with both crown and third eye chakra meditation, as well as
connecting us to our past lives. Additionally, Howlite can help us speak with
grace and tact, avoiding social traps and missteps.
I
Iolite: This stone’s fascinating history includes assisting Vikings in
navigation, by acting as a polarizing lens. Because of this, Iolite is nicknamed
‟ The Vikings’ Compass”. It is also referred to as ‟ The Water Sapphire”.
When you stray from your metaphorical path in life, meditating with Iolite
can get you back on track. Additionally, it can restore waning energy in a
person and help with money-management, debt elimination and using one’s
wealth responsibly. Finally, Iolite can help artists and writers recapture their
lost muse.
Iron: We find iron on our planet because meteors fallen from space have
implanted iron in our Earth’s soil. Therefore, iron is a great balancer. It links
us with the celestial and the divine.
Iron is a very protective metal and if worn, will act as a shield against harm
and malice.
J
Jade: This long-treasured, renowned gemstone is thought to be one of the
most powerful symbols of a serene, peaceful mind and purity of spirit. Jade is
a luck-bringer as well as a token of true love. In ancient times, merchants
would hold a piece of Jade in their hands or pockets while conducting
business, in order to make the best decisions for their money and products.
As a protection stone, Jade works hard to protect the magic-user from
intrusive, negative energy or spirits.
If one wears Jade while working on the garden, the plants will grow in size
and health. Jade helps improve the health of the eyes, spleen, kidneys and
bladder.
Jasper: This stone is another type of Chalcedony, along with Bloodstone and
Chrysoprase. It helps stabilize an off-balance person or situation. Jasper is
named in the Bible and is an excellent stone of protection no matter which
color you choose.
Brown: Good to use for grounding purposes and to achieve balance.
Wear a piece of Brown Jasper in an arrow tip shape for good luck.
Montana Picture: Use when searching for enlightenment or for
spiritual travels of discovery.
Red: A stone of warriors, imbuing the wearer or keeper with great
strength and bravery.
Green: Legend tells that Green Jasper can bring the rain. A healing
stone aids the digestive system and troubles with sleep, as well as helps
one find relief from asthma and other respiratory problems.
Yellow: Connected to the Sun and solar deities. Instills confidence and
good self-esteem. Sharpens intuition and can be carried during travels
for protection. Helps lessen anxiety and promotes a healthy endocrine
system.
Ocean: This form of Jasper can only be found along the beaches of
Madagascar, hence its rarity. Helps regulate emotions, making them
more manageable. Dispels negativity and evil. Heals by cleansing
toxins from the body.
Fancy: This type of Jasper occurs in a variety of hues. Help reduce
mental stress and balance the mind. Sharpens powers of concentration
and shields the user or wearer from psychic attack.
Leopard: Heals the solar plexus and heart chakras. Soothes a
frustrated mind. Instills peace. Use Green Leopard Jasper for
healing, Yellow Leopard Jasper for focus and clarity of the mind,
Black Leopard Jasper as a stone of protection, Grey Leopard Jasper
for peace and calm, Red Leopard Jasper for energy and physical
well-being and Pink Leopard Jasper for spells involving love and
romance.
Jet: This stone is unique, in that it bonds to a single owner and will not work
for others once bonded to that person. It is powerfully protective, having the
ability to keep evil and negativity at bay. It works well in shielding its owner
from magical assault and hexes, as well as preventing possession by negative
spiritual entities.
Also protects its owner from physical ailments, infection and disease.
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Kunzite: A beautiful gemstone suitable to use for grounding and centering,
as well as for spells to attract new romance. Good for working with the heart
chakra. When one has built barriers to one’s heart, Kunzite can help to
remove them, in order to be open to new love.
Kyanite: Heals the throat chakra and makes it stronger so that one can be a
better communicator and speaker. Improves reliability and loyalty. Helpful
when used during astral projection. Helps the artist express themselves
creatively.
Use Kyanite during meditation to clear the mind of negative thoughts. Use
Kyanite to align the chakras in a short time and to balance the energy of the
mind and body.
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Labradorite: This stone combines the qualities of the Earth and Water
elements. It is connected to the planet Uranus, as well as the astrological
signs of Scorpio and Taurus. This stone helps with transition and
transformation. It will remove insecurities and unwarranted fears in the
keeper or wearer, as well as balance the energies of the brain.
Labradorite is a truth-revealing stone and good for students, researches,
writers, or anyone wanting to uncover the real story behind a mystery. Also
good to detect a liar.
Lapis Lazuli: One of the most essential stones a witch should own, Lapis
Lazuli is good when working magic to attract love. Stimulates the pituitary
gland and the third eye chakra.
Promotes an objective way of thought, strengthens confidence and sparks
creativity.
Larimar: Softens a hardened heart while also healing it. Larimar is an
excellent all-purpose healing stone, particularly well-suited for healing
mental issues related to stress and anxiety. Work with Larimar to sever ties or
bonds with toxic people.
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Magnetite: An attractant for romantic love, one that will be based on loyalty,
respect and commitment. Helps relieve inflammation in the body. Reduces
and removes negative emotions such as resentment and anger.
Malachite: Activates the chakras and clears them of any blockages. A good
choice for directing magic: instead of a wand, use a malachite point or wrap a
piece of malachite onto an existing wand with copper wire for great strength
in directing magical energy.
Wear for good luck in areas of business, or if you’re a merchant seeking
better sales. Helps heal torn muscles, ligaments and broken bones.
Meteorite: Sparks memory of past lives. Connects one to the universe and to
the divine. Helps build greater awareness within oneself.
Mica: Agates take an extremely long time to form naturally. This stone helps
one achieve grace and a healthy body. Brings happiness and increases mental
acuity. Helps one lead a long life, as well as remain grounded and have a
gentle spirit. Excellent stone for protection magic. Helps the keeper
Agates take an extremely long time to form naturally. This stone helps one
achieve grace and a healthy body. Brings happiness and increases mental
acuity. Helps one lead a long life, as well as remain grounded and have a
gentle spirit. Excellent stone for protection magic. Helps the keeper
Moldavite: This stone is a type of meteor, though it arrived on Earth
approximately 15 million years ago. Helps one align the crown chakra and
connect to universal energy.
Moonstone: One of the most healing stones you can obtain, Moonstone is
sacred to the Moon, moon goddesses and is linked to the divine feminine.
Meditating with Moonstones helps one gain acceptance of self, relieves stress
instantly, calms the body and the mind and strengthens the immune system.
Moonstones help soothe menstrual pain and pregnancy-related fatigue,
muscle aches and stress.
Feminine energies have long been linked to intuition, which everyone
possesses to a degree. Use Moonstone to strengthen your psychic powers.
Moonstone forms a light cocoon of protection and healing around its keeper
and encourages self-acceptance and exploration.
The more clear a Moonstone is, the greater its healing properties. Moonstone
jewelry creates a constant source of energy and protection against illness.
Morganite: This stone is linked to the angels and is one of the most gentle
healing energies one can find. It doesn’t blast open blockages, it gently
coaxes them away. Use Morganite to better hear and understand messages
from angels, guardians and guides.
Morganite aligns and heals the heart chakra and can be used to attract new
love that will last. It attracts abundance, miracles and small gifts that make us
happy. Meditate with Morganite for greater spiritual growth and
understanding.
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Obsidian: An excellent stone for protection, Obsidian is linked to the Crone
aspect of the Goddess, as well as the underworld. It is a weapon against
psychic assault. Obsidian knives in legends were able to defeat monsters and
kill the undead.
Meditate with Obsidian in order to unlock secrets about yourself, perhaps
from past lives or ancestors. Cleanses, clears and aligns the base chakra and
helps with grounding. Obsidian, like Hematite, absorbs and removes all of
the negative energy near the keeper or wearer. It is a good stone for a gentle
spirit to carry, in order to protect them from malicious or toxic people.
Snowflake Obsidian: Makes psychic and intuitive powers sharper. Aligns
the heart and mind, making sense of emotions. Helps with patience and with
enjoying silence.
Onyx: Connected to both the masculine and feminine and therefore, an
excellent stone for balance and grounding. Use Onyx to improve self-control
and responsibility. Gives support to the overburdened during stressful or
traumatic times. Helps grieving people to heal well. Builds stamina and
improves physical strength, as well as mental fortitude.
Onyx can help someone who’s been the victim of others take their lives back
and become masters of their own destiny. For grounding purposes, use with
another type of grounding stone for extra stability and healing.
Opal: There are many strange superstitions and legends surrounding this
stone. It is said to only be lucky to those born in the unluckiest month:
October. However, other lore states that an Opal will keep a person
‟ invisible” to others if carried wrapped in a bay leaf.
Legend has it that wearing an opal will improve one’s foresight and a wearer
of Opal will be able to exert a degree of telepathic influence on others. If you
intend to use Opal as a talisman, it should be set in a golden ring and worn on
the index finger of the right hand.
Opal is representative of three elements: Fire, Air and Water. This makes it a
powerfully healing stone. Look to the particular color of the stone to
determine in which area it’s strongest: if orange, pink, or red, it affects the
areas ruled by Fire, if blue or green, Water, if silver or grey, Air. Fire:
strength, passion, vitality, creativity; Water: intuition and emotions; Air:
speech, communication, self-expression.
Opalite: Increases personal strength, self-confidence and happiness. Helps
work with buried emotions to uncover them as well as heal them and utilize
them for a better future. Use and meditate with Opalite during periods in your
life where you are undergoing great change and Opalite will soothe the stress
you experience during those changes.
Opalite will stimulate a flagging libido as well as relax the body.
P
Pearl: This formed gemstone is an incredible source of patience, wisdom and
foresight. Legend speaks of Pearls as many different things: some tell a story
of the Pearl as created by the God as a gift to the Goddess, others say Pearls
formed when the Goddess cried tears of love.
Pearl has many useful qualities: it can help with business deals in the
marketplace, draw abundance and wealth and stabilize and ground success so
that it doesn’t veer off course and lose its momentum. Pearl boost sexual
vigor and appetite. It helps both the cardiovascular system as well as the
respiratory system.
Peridot: Also known as Olivine, this stone is found within the cores of
meteorites. It connects us to divine and universal energy. Ironically, Peridot
helps the wearer be free of jealousy and envy, despite the color green being
classically connected to these negative emotions.
Enhances spiritual power and strengthens psychic abilities as well as
intuition. Helps the wearer manifest dreams and desires. Sparks creativity and
mental sharpness and is beneficial to the cardiovascular system, spleen,
adrenal system, liver and pancreas. Purifies one’s chakras from sluggish
energy.
Petrified Wood: Not technically a stone, but classified as a gem, Petrified
Wood is beautifully aligned with the element of Earth and can help with
personal growth, grounding and balance. Used during meditation and
exercise, it restores strength and vitality to the body. Imparts the wisdom of
ancestors, guides and ancients, as well as nature spirits.
If you feel as if you’re stuck in a rut, Petrified Wood can help you move
forward and enjoy life again by creating a fertile, strong and stable
foundation for change and improvement.
Prehnite: A dynamically helpful stone to develop psychic abilities and
intuition, so that the wearer is never caught unprepared for the energies or
actions of other people. Helps one develop and receive unconditional love
and affection. Instills peace and a calm, happy heart. Good for those in
healing professions who themselves need healing; Prehnite will enable that.
Pyrite: Helps improve mental function and sharpens the mind. Improves the
health of blood and the cardiovascular system. Bolsters will so that the
wearer does not succumb to temptation, over-indulgence, or addiction. A
superior stone of protection.
Pyrite is also excellent at attracting wealth and abundance. It is connected to
the element of Fire and sparks inspiration, ‟ ah-ha” moments, ingenuity and
miracles. It is associated with the fire astrological sign of Leo.
Q
Quartz: This is another of the most essential stones a witch should possess.
Its wide range of uses and powerfully healing energy can make life easier and
magic more successful. Across the world, from Africa to Asia, to the ancient
Egyptians and Native Americans, as well as throughout the Roman Empire
and pagan Scots, Quartz has been prized as treasure both material and
magical.
Clear: The ultimate healing stone, Clear Quartz heals the emotions,
the spiritual center and connects one with the eternal energies of the
divine.
Rose: A gentle stone connected to love, both of others and of self. Use
it to receive and be more receptive to the love of the Goddess.
Promotes forgiveness and emotional release. Also, use to improve
physical beauty.
Smokey: Heals and aligns the crown chakra as well as the base chakra.
Increases the ability to manifest desires, goals and dreams.
Rutilated: A golden-hued Quartz, this stone merges our life force with
our physical body, improving strength and health. Heals depression.
Tourmalated: Because it combines dark and light, black and white,
this Quartz is excellent when one needs balance.
Blue: Imparts tranquility in the user and helpful for artists and other
creators.
Green: Lends inspiration and creativity. Heals and soothes stressed
energy and nerves. Attracts wealth and money.
R
Rhodonite: Helps heal the nervous system and keep it regulated. Improves
the power of memory, as well as instills confidence in the wearer. Raises the
level of energy in the body and mind.
A good stone to be worn by healers and light-workers who work or live in
areas of high population.
Rhyolite: Adds to loyalty and commitment of a romantic relationship.
Restores one’s appearance and enhances beauty. Balances the emotions and
the body.
Ruby: Removes barriers and limits. Connected to the cardiovascular system
and the heart, improves circulation, personal strength, force of will, passion
and determination. Sparks creativity and imparts joy and delight in one’s
work.
Ruby is also protective of its wearer, changing its hue to warn of a threat or
dangerous energy. Protects against ill will and the evil eye and drives away
sadness, instead of filling the heart with an appetite for life and gratitude.
S
Sapphire: Sacred to Apollo and good for using during divination and to
strengthen both the third eye chakra as well as psychic abilities. Helps heal
illness of the eyes or metaphorical problems with sight and vision. Boosts
immunity and shields one from illness.
Green Sapphire: Connected to the heart chakra. Improves fidelity and
attracts abundance and wealth.
Blue Sapphire: Connected to the throat chakra. Improves expression,
foresight, wisdom and balance.
Black Sapphire: Connected to the base chakra, protects the wearer
and helps with grounding.
Improves emotional balance and instills peace in the wearer’s heart.
White Sapphire: Connected to the crown chakra. Improves success in
life by removing obstacles, while strengthening morality and fairness.
Yellow Sapphire: Connected to the solar plexus chakra. Improves
mental focus and memory. Attracts prosperity and wealth. Fulfills
desires and helps realize ambitions.
Selenite: This mineral forms natural wands that can be used for healing,
divination and connecting with the spirit world. It is sacred to the goddess
Selene as well as the Moon. Strengthens bones, heals vision-related issues
and calms and imparts clarity to a troubled, chaotic mind.
Selenite is soft and should be handled carefully. It contains a large amount of
water and so is susceptible to temperature, including our own body heat as
we hold it. It is a crystal form of Gypsum. Use it in magic for luck, spiritual
healing and to protect the home, person, or pets and children. Think of
Selenite as personifying a mother’s protective, healing love.
Silver: Sacred to water deities and to the Moon. Helps balance and heal
emotions and improve spoken communication. Use for dream magic,
divination and connecting to the divine feminine.
Seraphinite: Balances and cleanses all chakras. Helps with healing, spiritual
awakening and raising one’s energy to a higher level. Heals the nervous
system and the brain.
Sodalite: Clears a chaotic, cluttered mind to make room for restorative and
meditative thought. Helps during meditation, divination and when one seeks
answers from the universe. Imparts wisdom. A good stone to be used by
those who want to break free of the habit of reacting with strong emotions.
Can be helpful to diabetics.
Connected to the third eye, as well as the throat chakra. Heals and strengthens
the pancreas and endocrine system. Grounds and calms, helps one relax as
well as fall asleep. Can calm a child and help them rest.
Spinel: For centuries, Spinels were mistaken for Rubies. In the 1700’s it was
discovered that the Spinel is a separate gemstone. Spinels are amazing stones
to use for matters of love and devotion; they help balance the ego with
genuine happiness, warmth, affection and gratitude.
As a red-hued stone, the Spinel inspires passion, ignites lost libido and
restores an appetite for life and love. It increases stamina and physical health
and boost one’s intellect and mental focus.
Staurolite: Staurolites are also called ‟ fairy crosses” as they form in cross-
sections of the stone, similar to an ‟ x”.
Staurolite can help the keeper quit smoking or banish other addictions. It is a
wonderful grounding stone and is connected to the element of Earth, as well
as the Horned God and Green Man. Staurolite helps with expression and
communication. The stone not only benefits the keeper but those in proximity
to that person.
Staurolite is helpful to work with when you want to connect with Earth and
animal spirits.
Sunstone: Use Sunstone to restore a tired libido and to instill an appetite for
life. It is connected to both the sacral chakra as well as the solar plexus
chakra and is connected to the elements of Fire and Air.
Use to attract good luck and good fortune. It clears all chakras and helps to
align them. It boosts confidence and self-assurance, particularly useful for
gentle people who have trouble setting personal boundaries and telling others
‟ No” when it’s necessary. Sunstone strengthens one’s natural originality and
character.
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Tanzanite: This deep blue gemstone is powerfully metaphysical and aids in
magic involving transformation and personal growth. Helps the wearer or
keeper reach deeper levels of wisdom and understanding when used during
meditation sessions. Because of its protective qualities as well as its high
energy vibration, Tanzanite can help the wearer safely explore spiritual
realms.
Tanzanite is only found in one place in the world, so its price tag can be high,
but it is a gem one should make a goal to acquire at some point in their
magical path. It is a good stone for healers, particularly psychologists and
social workers, to work with. It strengthens inner resolve as well as empathy
and also heals the healer.
Tanzanite boosts the immune system and reduces stress in the body and
mind. It helps ease anxiety and depression. It frees the user from worry and
restores hope and imparts compassion and self-acceptance. This gem can also
help the wearer speak truths without damaging repercussions and speak those
truths in an objective, caring way.
Tanzanite is connected to the third eye chakra, the throat chakra and the
crown chakra. It improves expression and communication and helps carry
one’s message to the world, as well as to the individual.
Crystal grids have been used for thousands of years and they are a powerful
type of magic that gains energy from different crystals working together to
achieve a specific result. To make your own crystal grid, all you need is a
hard, portable surface, some crystals and your imagination.
Spherical grid shapes are used for spells concerning love, transformation,
inner journeys and peace; triangles represent the elements of Earth and Water
and are used to achieve specific change or attraction; spirals create a constant
energy movement and can reveal truth and inner power and stars radiate the
spell’s energy outward, casting desire and manifestation requests out into the
universe. A mandala—a balanced, crystal-like formation—is used for
protection or to promote peace within the heart or home.
Talismans are combinations of materials you can carry with you or place
somewhere for magical results, amulets can be worn and potions may be used
to consecrate a space or person.
When creating grids, using a piece of chalk to draw your shape upon the
hard, portable surface can be helpful (although it’s purely optional).
Rain-Charged Spell For Abundance
Perform this spell during a waxing moon phase or full moon when the rain is
falling. Trace or imagine a square on your grid surface. Place each of the
pieces of green quartz on a corner of the square: North, East, South and West.
Place the turquoise, amber and calcite in the very center of the square and
magically draw (using your athame, wand, index finger, or incense stick) a
small circle around these three crystals. Next, magically draw lines coming in
from each outer piece to touch the three center stones: first from the North,
then the East, then the South, then the West. If using incense, leave the stick
to burn at your altar and take your grid outside to receive the rain and Moon’s
blessings. Say:
Leave the crystal grid to soak up the rain, then place on your altar for seven
additional days.
Sunday Wealth Mandala
Perform this spell on a Sunday during a waxing moon phase or during a Full
Moon. Arrange the pieces so that the emerald is in the center, representing
your accumulating wealth, the pearls surround the emerald equally, then the
tiger’s eye, then the tourmaline and finally, the iolite. Prepare yourself for
meditation and instead of closing your eyes, gaze at the mandala and imagine
wealth flowing to you easily, with joy, delight, a calm spirit and a calm mind.
Imagine you are on a beautiful, green rowboat, in the middle of a tranquil
blue-green lake and the water is lapping against the boat. Each ripple moving
into the center and touching the boat is another wave of abundance, infinitely
energized, never stopping.
Quietly chant this, either out loud or in your mind:
Leave the crystal grid as long as you like, so that you can gaze upon it and be
reminded that abundance flows easily to you.
Energetic Spiral For Positivity
You should create this grid in a place it can be left undisturbed for a week to
a month’s time. If aiming for a month – begin on a full moon and commence
on the next full moon. Otherwise, perform this spell during a New or Full
Moon phase, on a day with partial or full sun. Begin by placing each of one
type of stone in the center, making a small square. The stones should almost
touch each other. Next, place the next stone of each type an inch or so away
from the first, moving it slightly over (diagonally, as opposed to straight up
or across). Keeping doing this with the remaining stones so that the finished
result looks similar to a sun’s rays, or spiral pattern. Adjust as you see fit.
Remember that the arms of the spiral should be going clockwise, or sunwise
and not counterclockwise. You are manifesting energy, not banishing it. Say:
Perform this spell on a New Moon. Draw the bathwater while you gather the
ingredients. When you are ready, cast your circle in the bathroom. Anoint the
candle with the jasmine oil and light the candle, then place one of the stones
on each corner of the bathtub. Add three drops of jasmine oil to the
bathwater.
Get into the bath and imagine letting go of anything you feel did not serve
you in past relationships. Perhaps you did not have enough patience, or
perhaps you felt as if your former lovers did not listen to you when you spoke
about your feelings.
Be utterly truthful in your self-examination. Remember that it takes two to
form a union, as well as break one.
Taking deep breaths, imagine a healing, rose-hued energy coming from the
crystals, soothing your heart and giving you the courage to be yourself and to
love someone else for who they truly are. Say:
‟ A warrior chooses not to fight,
but will fight for the one he or she loves.
I will be courageous enough to love unconditionally,
and invite the one who does the same into my life.”
Remain in the bath for at least 15 minutes. Allow the candle to burn down
and place the stones on your altar until the next Full Moon.
Past Lives Revealing Grid
This spell can be performed at any time during the lunar phases or during any
sabbat, but for even extra power, perform it on a dark moon, Beltane, or
Samhain.
Place four pieces of the howlite in a diamond pattern, marking the four
elements and directions: North, East, South and West. Next, place the
remaining four pieces of howlite between each of the first four: North-East,
South-East, South-West, North-West.
Then, place the four pieces of clear quartz inside the outer boundary, at the
North, East, South and West points. Next, place the four pieces of tanzanite
within the secondary boundary made by the clear quartz and also at the
North, East, South and West points.
Finally, place the piece of labradorite—representing you—in the center of all
the other crystals and the grid itself.
For this spell, prepare your mind and spirit for patient, quiet, searching. You
will get wonderful results if you dedicate several nights to meditation with
this grid—even if you can only spare 15 minutes, that may be enough to yield
results.
Keep your book of shadows and a pen close at hand to write down any
images, scenes, or fragments of memory you discovered while in meditation.
If you have only one night to devote to this, do not despair: take your time
and get comfortable and call upon the Crone goddess and your ancestors for
help guiding you through the memories. Write down everything you
experience.
This can be an ongoing project, performed once per month or during each
sabbat over the course of a year. The most important thing is to not give up:
the memories are there, it simply may take time to unearth them.
Money Tree
This is a fun spell-grid to create and your creativity plays a role. The words
you chant will come before you build the grid and they serve to set the mood
of this spell. Remember that a happy mind that is filled with gratitude attracts
abundance, so before you begin the spell, make a pact with yourself to not
allow negative thoughts such as: ‟ I never have enough money” or ‟ I can’t
pay my bills” to enter your head. If they do, simply banish them with a snap
of your finger or a reply of ‟ YES I CAN”, or ‟ I am grateful for what I
have.”
When you are ready to begin, say:
When you have recited this, (and you may do so more than once, similar to a
mantra, to get your mind on board with the magical work that’s about to
occur), begin your magical crystal grid with the base of the tree: the piece of
petrified wood. Next, build the trunk with the pieces of brown fluorite—you
may make the trunk tall and thin, or short and thick, the choice is yours. Next,
use the pieces of tiger’s eye and rough or Herkimer diamond to build the
branches. Imagine yourself happy, satisfied with life and excited for each
new day as you build the branches. Next, dot the branches with ‟ leaves” of
the green calcite.
Finally, add the pieces of garnet and citrine among the branches and leaves;
consider these ‟ fruits” of wealth, above and beyond your daily cash flow.
Once your grid is complete, bless it with the herbs and water and recite the
words of casting. You may choose to leave this intricate grid in place for as
long as a week or a month, refreshing it with herbs and water and letting it
remind you that the magic is at work.
Joy Rejuvenation Grid
This spell can be performed whenever you feel your enthusiasm and
happiness waning. It will work best if you cast it during a favorite time of
day: some of us enjoy waking with the sun and sipping coffee during a
beautiful sunrise, others feel the most energetic as the sun is setting and still
others come alive at night and adore casting their magic during midnight, also
known as the witching hour.
When you are ready, take three cleansing breaths and say:
This water can be used when you need greater insight or wisdom about a
situation, another person, or yourself. Keep it in the refrigerator and dab a bit
of its cool essence on your forehead to activate your third eye chakra when
needed. Perform this spell on a dark or waning moon; it is especially
powerful when cast on Samhain. When it comes to choosing a Crone goddess
to speak to, you may simply say ‟ Grandmother”, or choose a specific Crone
goddess you feel drawn to. Some Crone goddesses include: Baba Yaga,
Hecate, Grandmother Spider (you may see more beneficial spiders in your
home, so be prepared if this is your choice), Hel and Oya.
With your wand, athame, or fingertip, tap each bit of stone before you drop it
into the water-filled bowl or cauldron and say:
‟ (name of goddess) share with me your thoughts. I am in need of your
wisdom, great Goddess.”
Hold the cauldron or bowl in your hands and take three cleansing breaths,
blowing your breath into the water to activate the spell. When you are ready,
set the bowl in view of the dark moon or night sky. The next morning, drain
the water into the bottle for storage, keeping the stones in the bottle to add
their energy to the potion.
Midnight Wealth Charm
This spell can also be performed at noon, during the day. It seeks to bridge
the gap between the morning and the evening, so that wealth continuously
flows to you, around the clock. It should be during the Moon’s waxing phase,
or during the Full Moon for best results.
A buckeye is a North American tree similar to the horse chestnut. Some
people live in areas where the tree proliferates and can easily find buckeyes
on the ground, but others will have to purchase one online.
Place inside a green, cloth, drawstring bag—small enough to be able to hold
in your hand and carry in your pocket—a buckeye or acorn, a small
lodestone, a small piece of tiger’s eye, one bay leaf, three fresh basil leaves,
then anoint the ingredients by dropping three drops of Crown of Success oil
into the bag (also easily purchased online or at pagan supply shops). Light a
Money-Drawing incense stick and say, as you circle the smoke clockwise
around the bag:
‟ Wealth by night,
wealth by day,
wealth and health and
abundance to stay,
so do I create and so do I say.”
Gossip No More
Perform this spell on a waning phase of the Moon. Because the cloves might
roll off a completely flat surface, using a large plate or platter will work
better as a surface for the grid.
Place the piece of yellow jasper in the center of your grid, then place the two
pieces of hawk’s eye on either side, but slightly lower than the yellow jasper
—this mimics your two eyes and the third eye. Then place one piece of clear
quartz at each of the elemental points: above (North), to the right (East),
below (South) and the left (West). Finally, add one piece of clear quartz
directly above the yellow jasper and one piece of clear quartz below the
pieces of hawk’s eye and centered between them. Carefully add a circle of
cloves surrounding the entire grid.
Light the sage and circle the grid counterclockwise and say:
Perform this spell at any time other than the Dark Moon. If performed during
the waning phase of the Moon, realize that in order to attain greater physical
strength, you may have to ‟ let go” of something, such as a habit of late-
night snacking, procrastination when it comes to exercise, or in extreme cases
—a job that is asking you to work long hours, thus taking up time you may
need to devote to good health. Understand that if such changes are good, they
are for the best and are occurring with your best interests at heart. Preparation
will help ease fear or anxiety surrounding such changes.
Begin to build the pyramid from the bottom, using the 6 pieces of fluorite.
Add the hematite above this, then the beryl, then the chrysoberyl, bloodstone
and finally the citrine. Place one red candle at the top of the pyramid and the
other two red candles on either side of the base. Light the candles clockwise
(left, top, right) and say:
‟ Crystals bright and crystals strong,
imbue my body with strength, ever-long,
good health by day and good rest by night,
vitality and physical might,
grace and stamina,
speech and sight,
all my senses
alive and bright.”
Take time to meditate as the candles burn; feel the energy from the crystals
filling your body with good health and a strong immune system. When you
are ready, leave the candles to burn down. Return to meditate on the grid as
often as you need and make note of any improvements in your book of
shadows.
Protection Talisman
Perform this spell on a Tuesday or Saturday and during the waning, Full, or
Dark moon.
Light the incense. Place each item except the iron into the cloth bag, taking
care when handling the thistle and dried nettles. As you place each item into
the bag, say:
Once the bag is full, tie it nine times with the red thread. Then hold it in the
stream of incense and say:
Next, tie the piece of iron or railroad tie to the bag using the red string.
Again, let the amulet pass through the smoke and say:
‟ By fire and smoke,
wing and cloak,
tooth and nail,
wind and sail,
no harm shall enter
this place and home,
by fire and smoke,
string and stone.”
Say the words of casting, then hang the amulet near the front door of the
house or apartment.
Fertility Circle
Perform this spell on a Full Moon. There are 14 crystals used in this spell, as
14 is the number associated with fertility and the womb’s cycle.
The carnelian and chrysoprase represent the fertility of the God and the
divine masculine; the garnet represents the fertility of the Goddess, the womb
and the divine feminine, the gold represents the Sun, the silver represents the
Moon and the electrum represents the union necessary to create new life.
Regardless of the gender of the couple or individual in mind, this spell
recreates through crystal magic the elements necessary to create new life:
symbolically, as species in nature are capable of remarkable feats of
procreation, not all of which adhere to standard humanity-centric binaries or
biology. The miracle of life occurs where there is desire, will and energy—
this grid simulates that.
Breathe deeply and get yourself into a meditative space. Begin the grid by
placing the electrum between the gold on the right and the silver on the left.
Add the five pieces of garnet in a lower semi-circle beneath and surrounding
the gold, silver and electrum (akin to an upside-down bridge). On the right-
hand side of these stones, place the three pieces of carnelian at these points:
North-East, East and South-East. Then place the three pieces of chrysoprase
at these points: North-West, West and South-West.
Light the candles around the crystal grid at North, South-East and South-
West. Say:
You may leave the grid in place as long as you like. Return to it to meditate
on thoughts of you or the person in mind hearing news of their new baby.
Healing Sachet
This spell may be performed at any time. Anoint the candle, hematite,
moonstone and fluorite with the lavender oil. Place the crystals in the bag,
adding the chamomile and the yarrow, then tie shut. Light the candle and
hold the bag above the flame’s light. Say:
If the spell is for you, say ‟ good health to me”, instead. Keep the sachet on
you, beneath your pillow, or in your home where you spend a lot of time. It
may be recharged beneath the Full Moon every few months or so.
Truth Spiral
Perform this spell on a waning or Full moon. Begin with the tanzanite: place
the three in the center of the grid, like a small pyramid. Add to each tanzanite,
a piece of celestite, so that the crystals begin to form a path heading outward.
Add to each celestite a piece of labradorite and begin to curve the paths
slightly so that they suggest a counterclockwise spiral. Add to the labradorite
the pieces of blue topaz, then the clear quartz, then the banded agate.
The grid’s result should be that you:
1) learn about a truth or truths that have been hidden from you
2) remain calm and unstressed by these truths when they come to light
3) maintain the wisdom and patience to deal with the truths accordingly, or
simply let them go
You can either make a grid of these crystals or place them on your body
directly. If doing the latter, then lay prone and place the moldavite near the
top of your head, place the moss agate on your forehead, place the
aquamarine on your throat, place the green fluorite in the center of your
chest, place the leopard jasper in the center of your abdomen below the chest,
place the sunstone on your lower abdomen just below your belly button and
place the tourmaline near the base of your spine (you can either lay on it, or
place it by your hip where your spine culminates if laying on it is too
uncomfortable).
Take deep, cleansing breaths, allowing your stomach to gently rise and fall. If
a stone falls off, let it and keep going. Imagine a fiery energy of divine light
enter your feet and travel up your legs, soothing muscle and bone as they go,
cooling every cell with healing energy. Imagine the chakra at the base of your
spine being cleansed of negative energy and recharging effortlessly. Then
imagine the divine light reaching your belly button and the chakra located
there. Cleanse and charge that chakra as well.
Imagine the divine light reaching your solar plexus, your heart, your throat
and your forehead. Finally, after healing, cleansing and charging your
chakras and your body, the light reaches the crown of your head, radiating
outward, filling the room with divine light and blessed energy.
Do this exercise once per month for best results, or more often if you’re
going through a stressful time of life.
Heart Chakra Full Moon Spell
During the Full moon, quietly chant this, either out loud or in your mind:
Leave the crystal grid as long as you like, so that you can gaze upon it and be
reminded that abundance flows easily to you.
House Blessing Grid
Perform this spell on a Full moon to bless a new home. Create a crossroads
grid with the stones, starting with the prehnite at the North, East, South and
West points and adding the brown jasper, hematite, black tourmaline, orange
calcite, Himalayan salt andalusite and finally the jade. Say:
‟ God and Goddess,
bless this place,
with a happy heart and smiling face,
with love, luck and happiness,
and days and nights where spirits can rest,
rejuvenate and laugh and sing,
sweet sights be seen, sweet bells will ring,
and gentleness, good luck and love,
will it be here, as so above.”
Calming Mandala
You will need:
This spell is especially helpful for those with trouble falling asleep.
Place the piece of sodalite in the grid’s center. Next, surround it with the
white sapphire, placing a single sapphire on top of the sodalite at the North
position, then the remaining two at the South-East and South-West positions.
Place the pieces of white quartz at the following positions encircling the
sodalite and sapphire: North, East, South-East, South-West and West. Then
place the seven pieces of selenite encircling the other stones at the following
positions: North, North-East, East, South, West and North-West.
When you are ready, light the incense and imagine you are using it to activate
each piece of crystal in the grid, working your way from the top, clockwise
and from the outermost circle until you reach the single piece of sodalite, at
which point say:
Perform this spell on a Monday evening before bed. It enhances one’s ability
to have lucid, prophetic dreams.
Anoint each crystal by first submerging it in the bowl of water. As you do so,
say:
‟ Guardians of the West, of memory, of the ancestors and the sages, share
your oceans and your seas, fill my dreams with prophecy.”
Then, working from the tanzanite down the list, place each stone in a
pentagram pattern, using these elemental points for reference: North, East,
South-East, South, South-West and West. Light the candle in the center of the
crystals. Meditate for a while, gazing at the grid. Prepare your mind for lucid
dreaming. While breathing deeply, tell yourself that you are going to be
speaking to yourself—your subconscious mind to your conscious—through
clearly defined symbols and visions while you sleep.
Keep a dream journal near your bed and be prepared to record what you’ve
seen. Often when we lucid dream, we wake up in the middle of the night,
feeling refreshed and ready to start the day. Instead, record anything you
remember from your dreams, get a glass of water and perhaps a light, healthy
snack, then return to bed. Before electricity was invented, people would have
what they called ‟ First Sleep” and ‟ Second Sleep”, dividing the night
between two shifts of sleep, with a brief break for refreshment in between.
Mandala For a Child’s Room
Begin by spiritually cleansing the child’s room, then place the grid where it
can be left undisturbed. Add the single piece of prehnite to the center. Around
this, add the moonstone, to the North, East, South and West positions. Then
add the blue lace agate to the North, North-East, South-East, South-West
positions. Finally, add the rutilated quartz to the outer band, at the North,
North-East, East, South-East, South, South-West and West positions.
Perform this spell whenever needed. Make sure you spiritually cleanse
yourself and your ritual workspace well before casting this spell.
Write your wish for a miracle on the paper, never lifting the pen or pencil
from the paper as you do so, regardless of how messy the results may be.
Fold the paper towards you once, then turn it clockwise and folded it once
more.
Place this beneath the grid surface before you begin assembling the crystal
grid.
Arrange the grid as such: at the bottom of the grid place the nine pieces of
morganite evenly-spaced across. Above these, place three pieces of electrum.
Above those three, place the two pieces of electrum, one above the other
towards the top of the grid.
Above the topmost piece of electrum, place the selenite wand and atop that,
the diamond. Atop the diamond, place the pearl. If you find that the pearl
rolls, place a tiny piece of double-sided tape beneath it to keep it in place.
After you’ve assembled the grid, light the candle and meditate, feeling your
heart reach its energy up to the divine and connect with it.
Stay as long as you need to in that meditative state. Allow the candle to burn
down and in three days’ time or less, your wish will be answered.
Plant Growth Potion
Perform this spell on a New, Waxing phase, or Full Moon. Place the bottle
half-filled with water in the center of the grid. Arrange the tourmaline, jade,
white quartz and celestite around the bottle. Say:
Allow the crystal grid to remain in place for three days, then place each gem
inside the bottle and refrigerate. Add a few drops to the soil when beginning
your garden or bringing a new houseplant home.
Cupid’s Dream Sachet
Best cast on Imbolc, Beltane, or Litha, but can be cast on any New or Full
moon, this spell draws possible true love closer to you. Place each item in the
sachet or material to be sewn and say over the pillow:
Keep the sachet on your altar, or beneath your pillow for prophetic dreams
pertaining to your true love.
Love Attracting Amulet
On a New moon, waxing phase or Full moon, anoint the candle with the oil
and hold the charm above it, preferably on a gold or silver chain. Allow the
amulet to swing back and forth like a pendulum and say:
Charge the amulet beneath the moon’s light and wear it daily to attract true
love.
Amulet of Protection
On a Saturday, Tuesday, or Thursday, light the candle and hold the amulet in
your hand. Say:
Wear this amulet to help you overcome difficulties with ease and always
remain grounded, grateful and standing firmly and happily in your power.
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