The rich history of Native American gemstones in traditional, ceremonial use contains a multitude of perspectives from over 2,000 distinct tribes of indigenous people in North America alone. Their energy is undeniable.
While I cannot cover all of the meanings and applications of crystals in Native American healing practices, we want to bring awareness to this crucial diversity and give a glimpse into the broad scope of sacred crystal connections.
Gemstones bring you closer to the Earth, thus bringing you in harmony with the Earth. Peace to all & I hope you enjoy this information!
KU of PM
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The Gemstones & Their Meanings
Agate is one of the oldest of healing gemstones in recorded history. Known as a gemstone of strength, it was used in ancient civilizations since Biblical Babylonian times, on the breastplates of armor, to bring warriors strength and make them victorious in battle. Agates are very protective gemstones, making them the perfect gemstones for protecting against bad dreams. They also bring us courage, emotional strength, and self-confidence. Locations to find agate are Brazil, China, Egypt, Germany, India, Italy, Madagascar, Mexico, Scotland, United States, and Uruguay.
Amazonite balances feminine and masculine energy. This stone empowers one to search the self and discover one’s own truths and integrity, and to move beyond fear of judgment or confrontation with others to live in alignment with those beliefs and values. It provides the freedom to express one’s thoughts and feelings, and to set strong and clear boundaries, both internally as self-discipline, and externally on what one is willing to experience. As a support gemstone, Amazonite aids in overcoming loneliness and has been credited with making married life happier.
Amethyst is a Quartz crystal that contains manganese, which encourages inner strength and relieves stress. Amethyst gemstones have one of the strongest powers to rid your home of any negative influence. Amethyst is also a powerful and protective gemstone that can transform low vibrating negative energy into the high frequency of love. Amethyst is also known as the "Stone of Sobriety," as it was used in ancient times to recover from both physical addictions as well as addictive relationships.
Aquamarine clears the mind, balances emotions and strengthens personal power. This makes it a great option to assist in meditation. In ancient periods, sailors carried this gemstone to protect them against the dangers of the sea. Aquamarine connects with the Heart Chakra, allowing one to see the "truth" of a situation.
Blue Calcite is a calming gemstone that soothes nerves and lessens anxieties. It facilitates physical healing when recovering from an injury by clearing negative emotions and encouraging rest and relaxation. Blue Calcite is a Third Eye Chakra gemstone, and it can be used during meditation to active intuition and your inner light being.
Blue Lace Agate is a wonderful gemstone for activating and healing the Throat Chakra. It enhances verbal communication and expression. It raises spiritual levels while promoting the acceptance of your emotions. It is a supportive gemstone that calms your nerves, bringing a sense of peacefulness. Blue Lace Agate is an especially helpful gemstone for those who may be feeling depressed, anxious, or worried. It can also be good for eye sight and strong nails. Place in water overnight to use as an elixir to soothe tired eyes.
Calcite is a powerful amplifier and cleanser of energy. Simply having Calcite in the room cleans negative energies from environment and heightens your energy. Meditating with Calcite is particularly effective. Calcite can assist in dissolving old rigid belief systems, restoring balance to your mind. It also helps with meditation.
Carnelian, “The Stone of Ambition” is a high-energy crystal that helps restore lost vitality and motivation, and stimulates creativity for new pursuits. It provides courage to help timid speakers become both eloquent and bold. Carnelian is a crystal of action, overcoming procrastination or indecision. It encourages one to stop waiting for dreams to appear, and stimulates the courage to embrace change and to begin to make one's highest goals happen.The ancient Egyptians called Carnelian "the setting sun." It is traditionally worn to enhance passion, love, and desire.
Chrysocolla has a gentle, soothing energy. Chrysocolla works with the heart chakra, helping to flush out and heal emotional blockage, giving sufferers of heartbreak the ability to make peace with the past, and regard the future with flexibility and patience. Chrysocolla is a peaceful gemstone, it emphasizes the power our words and actions have on those around us, and encourages compassion and strengthening of character.
Citrine is the gemstone powered by the sun that warms, protects, cleanses, and energizes. Citrine heightens willpower, attracting professional success and wealth. It’s often called "the Luck Stone" “the Merchant’s Stone” which should be placed in the “wealth corner” of your home to attract abundance. Often used for chronic fatigue, Citrine has a reputation of being able to increase energy and drive. This property can also help those who are trying to lose weight, by encouraging one to be optimistic about achieving their goals. Especially good to pair with sandalwood.
Clear Quartz Crystals hold a very high vibration and are known as the “Master Healers” of the mineral kingdom. It is extremely versatile healing gemstone among all crystals. Clear Quartz is also know as the “Stone of Power” because it can amplify any energy or intention. Many people meditate with Clear Quartz to facilitate a connection with the higher self. Clear Quartz is believed to protect against negativity, attune to your higher self, and relieve pain.Clear Quartz is known to actually clear ones’ mind. Clear Quartz assists in removing blockages in the body so that energy can flow smoothly.
Garnet, the Stone of Commitment, Garnet encourages personal relationships of all kinds, and is a useful relationship tool for both personal and business interactions.
Garnet helps creativity and bringing a clear path to achieve your goals.
Garnet is a great gemstone for depression, bringing joy and hope to its user. It helps lessen anger, especially towards oneself. Garnet ignites your inner survival instincts, bringing upon willpower and courage. Garnet will quickly "light a fire" under you, bringing those internalized ideas you have to the surface to be acted upon and carried out. Garnet has been used for centuries by emperors, knights, and warriors as a protective amulet, by Hindu and Buddhist followers as a holy gemstone of enlightenment, as well ancient tribal cultures.
Jade is a "Dream Stone" and a "Stone of Fidelity". Brings realization to ones potential. It facilitates peace and transmutes negativity. It is considered great for the lymphatic system, immune system, female reproductive system, and PMS symptoms. A sacred gemstone for long life and well-being, as it has been part of Asian history for centuries.
It is also believed to bring good luck to the wearer.
Jasper gives one the courage to speak out and have personal independence. Jasper is a stability gemstone and provides powerful protection against things that are not good for you. In some Native American culture, Jasper symbolizes the blood of the Earth, making it particularly sacred. The tones in jasper are captivating.
Lapis Lazuli is a stone that has existed since the beginning of time. The very earliest cultures valued lapis lazuli more highly than gold. It is a gemstone of complete awareness that connects the wearer to a higher truth. Lapis Lazuli helps to foster verbal expression and ancient Egyptians used lapis lazuli as a symbol of Truth. It provides wisdom and connects you to your spiritual guardians, shielding any negative energy.
Moonstone is a "Stone of Destiny". It is strongly connected to the moon and the divine feminine, making it a gemstone for women. It is worn to increase fertility and harmonize your inner thoughts, providing health and protection. Moonstone helps to balance hormone production, metabolism, and reproduction into harmonization with your body.
Moldavite is a tektite in Czechoslovakia formed during meteoric action which produced a "strew field". Formed over 15 million years ago and is the only gem quality stone of extra-terrestrial origin. For accessing of higher dimensional galactic energies. Good for third eye, throat, and crown chakras.
Obsidian is a natural volcanic glass formed from molten lava that has cooled very rapidly within the Earth. Obsidian is the gemstone of the soft hearted and gentle people of the world. Obsidian clears feelings that cause negative energy such as anger, fear, jealousy and greed.
Onyx is a powerful protective gemstone that can shield the mind and body from electromagnetic energy. It absorbs and transforms negative energy, helping to prevent your personal energy being drained by "energy vampires". It can help release negative emotions such as sorrow and grief and is used to end unhappy or bothersome relationships. Onyx gives clarity and protection & heightens intuition.
Rose Quartz is the stone of unconditional and divine love. This is one of the most important stones for opening the Heart Chakra to all types of love. Not only does Rose Quartz open your heart to receiving love from other people, it also brings self love. This stone is great for calming and soothing, raising self-esteem, easing guilt and balancing emotions. Rose Quartz is particularly helpful in lowering stress and bringing about peace. It is also a great tool to use when increasing creativity and imagination. On a physical level, Rose Quartz helps keep a clear and youthful complexion. It helps balance the adrenal glands, aides in circulatory function, alleviates vertigo and balances sex drive.
Selenite is the ideal crystal for all types of energy clearing. It has the ability to clear, protect, and shield your energy body as well as clearing the energy of your other crystals and home. Selenite helps one to access angelic guidance. It also helps to heal past emotional wounds and transforms these held negative feelings in to healing, forgiveness, and acceptance.
Smoky Quartz helps to ground and connect you to the Earth, combine this with bare feet on the ground or in sand for deep Earthing meditation. It emits a high level of energy that absorbs and releases negative energy. Smoky Quartz is worn for emotional support and helps to dissolve anger and resentment as well.
Tiger’s Eye brings insight and encourages luck to find you. Tiger's Eye protects the wearer from evil and allows clear thinking. Tiger's Eye encourages a sense of oneness with the world. It also helps a person set their sights on what is important.