AstroLog 2007
BIRTH
STONES
by
Michele Finey
Dig
deep and find the hidden healing vibrations
of crystals associated with your birth sign.
Precious
or semi-precious crystals are imbued with
the energy of the moment in time when they
were formed, deep in the Earth's
crust, possibly millions of years ago. Historically,
certain crystals have been associated with
particular zodiac signs because of their
similar energetic qualities.
Treasured
for their intrinsic beauty, crystals also
possess powerful healing vibrations.
Crystals
are formed in a variety of ways.
Some have been subjected to enormous pressure,
others were formed through the action of
water, while still more were laid down in
layers over long periods. All comprise a
certain structure and natural geometry.
Crystals
come in seven main shapes: triangles,
squares, rectangles, hexagons, parallelograms,
trapeziums and rhomboids, which form a variety
of three-dimensional crystalline structures.
They contain a mix of minerals, vibrate
at particular electromagnetic frequencies,
and absorb and transmit energy.
The
meanings attributed to crystals
derive from Arabic sources and regions of
Asia, including Ayurvedic and Chinese traditions.
Qualities associated with the stones also
come from mediaeval folklore, shamanic ritual
and centuries-old writings. There was wide
use of stones for healing, in Mediaeval
Europe.
Signs
of the Zodiac and precious stones
have long been linked. Stones were thought
to possess magical properties. They can
bring healing on many levels, - physical,
mental, emotional and spiritual - according
to their individual properties.
Sections
include:
Gemstone
properties
Cleansing Crystals
Table
1:
Gemstones associated with zodiac
signs.
Also
a two-page illustrated Chart
with healing
& astrological properties
of about 25 different gemstones, in relation
to astrological signs.
For
example, Turquoise (image
above right)
Recommended for Sagittarius: Turquoise
strengthens the body, aids tissue regeneration
and generally heals and protects. It helps
bring clarity of expression, peace of mind,
emotional balance, ease of communication,
friendship and loyalty. Turquoise instills
inner calm, stimulates creative expression
and helps calm the nerves. It is indicated
for effective assimilation of nutrients,
protection from viral infections, detoxification,
and as an anti-inflammatory.
~
Wellspring AstroLog
2007, pages 20 - 23.
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