NOVEMBER GEMSTONES

Whew! Talk about time passing quickly, the year is fast coming to an end. and I really only have a few more monthly gemstone lists, but, never fear!!! I will continue to write view points and information, tips and ideas, about working with, using and caring for crystals. I will also start going more into the lore of special stones when they are presented to me. I will never quite know what I’ll be writing about until the time comes, so please keep checking the blog and the articles for this site for insights, information, and more.

(Side note: Sorry this was delayed but there were technical issues beyond my control or the control of John, the administrator of American Metaphysics and Blue Dragon Beauty. Everything is up and running again and I will try to catch up on sale items and such over the remaining few days of November.)

On to the monthly gemstones, which, by the way, may seem a bit short this month but the consensus of all of the lists I have found seem to agree with the Golden Topaz as the major stone for this month. The remaining stones are good alternatives if you can’t find a Golden Topaz which speaks to you (or that you can afford! The gemmy ones seems to be a bit on the pricey side.).

As always, these lists are for general purposes only and you should always go with the stone or crystal which attracts you, rather than the ones on any list. (Including these lists.) Even if the definition/energies seem to be what you are looking for, if the stone or crystal does not FEEL right to you, chances are it is not what you currently need for what you are going through. If one attracts you and seems to vibrate to you, you can always ask it to help with whatever problem you wish. That is all any of the stones and crystals want, TO BE ASKED.

TOPAZ (GOLDEN)--The Topaz is considered to be a ’stone of true love and success in all endeavors’. It uses the basic ’laws of attraction and manifestation’ so be sure you are careful for what you wish, you just might get it. Additionally, the Golden Topaz is a connection to Universal energies for finding ones life path, holding information, energy, thoughts and love. It works with the first three Chakra points to align them with the Crown chakra to bring forth faith and further enhance the enlightened state. Good for business and friendships. Remember to use the energies of this stone in an unselfish manner because it is a stone of love and true love should be unconditional.

Citrine--A crystal of joy, sunshine and hope, this crystal is one of the few which does not need much by way of cleansing. In fact, it is often suggested to have a Citrine crystal in with tarot cards to help cleanse them after readings and energize them with positive vibrations. It is said to aid with the stomach (it does work with the 3^rd chakra point). It also helps with balancing ones personal power for better health and wealth. It is said to be a merchant’s stone and having one in the cash drawer is suppose to help draw in business.

MALACHITE--One of the tireless healing stones…almost like the aspirin of the stone world…very good for all areas of healing. It should be smudge cleansed after deliberate healing usage due to it’s slightly soft nature. A quick rinse with water is fine but be sure not to let it soak. It has a copper content which is a high conductor of energy.

OBSIDIAN-- This is nature’s glass, formed from the heat and pressures of volcanic energies. There are several forms of Obsidian from Mahogany to Snowflake, from Rainbow to Apache Tears and Black Obsidian. When shaping this particular stone, one can get the edge so fine that it rivals the finest scalpel man can make. That is one reason, Obsidian, as a whole, is a very protective stone. Carrying or wearing it or even having it in the home, aids with protection and is especially useful in ones vehicle for travel. It also helps to dispel negativity and is very grounding. Other varieties will have additional properties, including promise, joy, aid with grief and compassion.

(The Snowflake Obsidian Pendant pictured to the right is available in the Pendants section of Lunar Dancer Creations.)

Beryl--Beryl and Aquamarine differ only in color - Beryl is bright blue to white and Aquamarine is sea green to deep green. Best known is the deep green form of beryl, the precious Emerald. The yellow beryl is the heliodor and pink beryl is Morganite and there is also an extremely rare Red Beryl. The list of stones/ crystals which are in the Beryl family are aquamarine, bixbite, emerald, gahnite, heliodor, morganite, and golden or yellow beryl. Each of the stones have their own properties so we will go into the properties of the yellow/golden beryl. It is said to represent purity in all aspects of all planes of being. It is also said to help with initiative and independence in thoughts and actions, stimulating the crown and solar plexus while blending the intellect and spirituality. It gives off the message that there is no obstacle in any circumstance that confidence and conviction cannot resolve. Physically, it is said to help with the treatment of disorders of the heart and spine; concussions and damage in the cranial portion of the head.

Bloodstone-- This form of Jasper is good for balancing, blood and liver problems, prosperity, and stopping bleeding. Generally good for whole body cleansing and also helps one deal with and remove old anger. Word of caution-this stone will amplify PMS problems with some females so if it seems to do that at those ‘times of the month’, it would be wise NOT to carry or wear it. There is also a legend/myth associated with Bloodstone. The red spots which look like drops of blood are suppose to be the blood of Christ which is why it is suppose to work with healing blood/circulation problems.

(The Bloodstone pendant pictured to the right is avaiable in the Pendants Section of Lunar Dancer Creations.)