Crystal Collection: Balance

NOTE: This information is based on traditional, metaphysical usage and is not intended as medical advice. Always seek the advice of your medical provider if you are ill.

Garnet

Anciently, garnet was believed to provide protection from nightmares and accidents. It symbolizes fertility and the femininity. Garnet is thought to help with:

Physical

• Assimilation of minerals and vitamins
• Purifying the blood and regenerating the body and DNA
• Stimulating the metabolism
• Spinal and cellular disorders
• Supporting the heart and lungs

Emotional & Energetic

• Activating other crystals
• Balancing energies
• Cleansing and re-energizing the chakras
• Controlling the rise of Kundalini energy
• Balancing the sex drive
• Fostering courage, hope, devotion, love
• Sharpening the perceptions and the survival instinct
• Opening the heart

Care Instructions: Clean garnet with warm, soapy water and a soft brush. Avoid steam cleaners, extreme temperature changes and harsh chemicals.

Hematite

Hematite is the main component of one of the oldest pigments known to man, red ochre. Shiny hematite has been used in mirrors. It has many industrial uses today. Hematite is thought to help with:

Physical

• Absorption of iron
• Anemia and circulatory problems
• Lowering fever (use as an elixir)
• Insomnia
• Bone fractures
• Spinal alignment
• Leg cramps
• Supporting the kidneys

Emotional & Energetic

• Balancing the meridians
• Dissolving negativity
• Resolving yin energy imbalance
• Overcoming addictions, overeating, overindulgence, and smoking
• Fostering concentration, confidence, focus, harmony, memory, original thought, reliability, self-esteem, strength, and willpower

Care Instructions: Clean hematite with mild soap, warm water and a soft cloth.

Kambaba Jasper

Jasper has been used for centuries by various cultures for its unique medicinal and spiritual properties. All forms of jasper are thought to help with:

Physical

• Balancing mineral levels
• Assisting the circulatory and digestive systems
• Aiding the sexual organs
• Support during a prolonged illness

Emotional & Energetic

• Absorbing negative energies
• Aligning the chakras
• Balancing yin/yang energies
• Grounding energies
• Protecting from electromagnetic and environmental pollution
• General protection
• Inspiring courage, determination and honesty with oneself
• Enhancing imagination, organization and quick thinking
• Manifestation

Properties specific to Kambaba Jasper: ailments of the upper torso, bloating, healing and releasing disease, inflammation, detoxification, skin disorders, finding balance in life, releasing obsessions

Care Instructions: Jaspers are porous and stain easily, so clean them quickly when they get dirty. Clean jasper with warm, soapy water and soft cloth or brush. Avoid prolonged exposure to extreme heat.

Moonstone

Traditionally associated with the moon, moonstone connects to the subconscious. It is an alternate birthstone for June. Moonstone is thought to help with:

Physical

• Assimilating nutrients
• Conception, pregnancy, childbirth and breast feeding
• Detoxification
• Fluid retention
• Adjusting biorhythmic clock
• Supporting the digestive system, liver, pancreas, pineal gland, eyes, skin, and the reproductive system
• Hair loss
• Hyperactivity
• Insomnia and sleep walking
• PMS

Emotional & Energetic

• Balancing male and female energies
• Enhancing intuition and psychic abilities
• Opening the mind to serendipity and synchronicity
• Developing emotional intelligence
• Relieving stress
• Encouraging freedom of expression, introspection and judgement

Care Instructions: Clean moonstone with mild soap and water and a soft cloth.

Tiger Eye

Tigereye is said to help us see the world better. While gold and blue tigereye occur naturally, red tigereye are almost always dyed or heated. Tigereye is thought to help with:

Physical

• Night vision
• Broken bones
• Supporting the reproductive organs and throat

Emotional & Energetic

• Balancing the lower chakras
• Grounding energies
• Protection
• Balancing yin/yang energies
• Stimulating the rise of Kundalini energy
• Overcoming addictions, blocked creativity, depression, personality disorders, pride, self-criticism, willfulness, and wishful thinking
• Integrating the brain hemispheres
• Encouraging practical perception

Properties specific to Gold Tigereye: tests and important meetings; paying attention to detail; relying on reason over emotion

Care Instructions: Clean with warm water, mild soap and a soft cloth. An ultrasonic cleaner may be used. Avoid household cleaners.