Crystal and stones

What is crystal gazing

precious stones — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:05:49 +0000

Crystal-gazing means, simply, the practice of looking into a ball of crystal, glass or some similar substance and endeavouring to see within it pictures or images which apparently present themselves to the eye, while thus gazing at it.

Crystal-Gazing is very ancient. The Egyptians used it in their practices of divination, and, throughout ancient [...]

Crystal gazing

precious stones — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:27:05 +0000

Crystal-Gazing depends largely upon the ability possessed by the psychic to “visualize” or express in pictorial form, thoughts and images which arise from the subconscious mind. The majority of crystal visions are of this character. You must not assume that because you see figures in the ball that these figures are really in that place, [...]

Amethyst as talisman

precious stones — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:01:44 +0000

Amethyst was originally regarded as a very precious stone until the immense quantities received from Brazil reduced its value generally.

From the earliest dawn of history the occult properties of the amethyst as an antidote to inebriety have been recognised, by all writers, the name originating from a Greek word meaning “without intoxication” and [...]

What chakras are

precious stones — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 23:32:18 +0000

The human body contains lot of spots where there is focused and concentrated energy but, there are seven major energy centers referred to as “chakras.” Chakra is a sanskrit word which means “wheel.” The chakras are similar to wheels, in that they are spinning vortexes of energy. They are centers of force, located within our [...]

Zircon as talisman

precious stones — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:25:26 +0000

THE Zircon as talisman.

The zircon includes Jacinth, or Hyacinth, and Jargoons, which, though differing in colour, are actually the same material species. As a rule amongst modern dealers in Precious Stones the White Zircon is known as the Jargoon, which is often found flawless and so bright as to closely resemble the diamond, [...]

Garnet as talisman

precious stones — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:18:15 +0000

THE Garnet as talisman.

Garnets are found in many varieties, each being described by a special name ; the Bohemian Garnet is a deep red, whilst the Cinnamon stone usually has its colour varied by a tinge of orange ; Almandines have a violet hue and take their name from Alabanda, a town in [...]

Amber as talisman

precious stones — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:10:08 +0000

Amber as talisman.

Amber has from the most remote ages been familiar to humanity, ornaments in this material having come down to us, shaped by men of the Stone Age, thus proving its antiquity.

Many fanciful theories were given in bygone days with regard to its origin, amongst others the historian Nicias stating [...]

Tourmaline as talisman

precious stones — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:00:39 +0000

THE Tourmaline as talisman.

The Tourmaline is of comparatively modern origin in Europe as far as its use as a precious stone is concerned.

It is very remarkable because of its electrical qualities, for when heated one end will become positive and attract straws or ashes, whilst the other end will be negative [...]

Rock crystal as talisman

precious stones — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:51:14 +0000

Rock crystal as talisman

Rock Crystal is a form of quartz, clear and transparent, the name Crystal coming from a Greek word signifying “frozen water ” or “clear ice.” The magical powers of revealing the hidden secrets of the future supposed to exist in the ball of Crystal is of very ancient origin ; and [...]

Pearl as talisman

precious stones — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:45:54 +0000

Pearl as talisman

Pearls. Amongst all nations Pearls have ever been considered the most beautiful products of Nature, but having their origin in a living organism cannot be called a precious stone. Most scientists are agreed that Pearls are formed in the endeavour of certain bivalves to obtain relief from the irritation caused by some [...]