Good Morning. I hope your weekend was full of fun and wonderful
memories.  Today, I would like to work in a novelty article for your
reading pleasure.

Stone Weather/Element Gauge

For those of you whose interests lie in the weather and element
fields, here is a simple, cute Stone Weather/Element Gauge, you can
make for useful enjoyment throughtout the year.

Materials Needed: A long slender stone approximately the size of your
little finger,or smaller if so desired.
8 to 10 inches of twine or cord string.

Construction: Tie one end of the twine tightly around the middle, or
balanced point, of the stone. Outside, tie the other end to a tree
limb, open porch railing, deck beam or pole, or any place where the
stone can be freely suspended.

Print this handy guideline, so you can accurately predict the weather
and environmental conditions in your area, from inside the comfort of
your home.

If the stone is.......... Conditions are..........
Wet 		 Rainy
Dry 		 Not Rainy
Swinging 	 Windy
White 		 Snowy
With Icicles 	 Too Cold! Stay Inside!
Hot To The Touch  Sunny - probably summertime
Invisable 	 Foggy
Black 		 Nighttime
Visible 		 Daytime
Casts No Shadow 	 Cloudy
Jumping Up And Down  Earthquake
Tightly Wound Around Pole Kids are playing with it
On Fire 		 Volcano Erupted
Gone 		 Tornado

Good Morning! As we start out the New Year, I would like to extend my
wishes for a prosperous and loving 2002 for all.  This week's article
reveals the many stones with the same property. Please enjoy this
list throughout the New Year.

Projective and Receptive Stones

Projective stones are energizing and are useful for courage,
exorcism, healing, intellectual powers, luck, protection, self-
confidence, success and will-power.

Here is a list of Projective Stones.
Amber, Apache Tear, Aventurine, Banded Agate, Black Agate, Brown
Agate, Bloodstone, Carnelian, Cat's Eye, Citrine, Cross Stone,
Diamond, Flint, Fluorite, Garnet, Hematite, Herkimer Diamond, Lava,
Mica, Mottled Jasper, Onyx, Opal, Orange Calcite, Pipestone, Pumice,
Quartz Crystal, Red Agate, Red Jasper, Red Tourmaline, Rhodochrosite,
Rhodonite, Ruby, Rutilated Quartz, Sard, Sardonyx, Serpentine,
Sphene, Spinel, Sunstone, Tiger Eye, Topaz, Tourmalated Quartz,
Zircon.

Receptive stones aid in halting stress and are very soothing. They
are related to compassion, dreams, eloquence, fertility, friendship,
growth, love, mysticism, prosperity, psychism, sleep, spirituality
and wisdom.

Here is a list of Receptive Stones.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Azurite, Beryl, Black Tourmaline, Blue Calcite,
Blue Lace Agate, Blue Quartz Crystal, Blue Tourmaline, Brown Jasper,
Celestite, Chalcedony, Chrysocolla, Chrysoprase, Coal, Coral, Cross
Stone, Emerald, Fossils, Geodes, Green Agate, Green Jasper, Green
Calcite, Green Quartz Crystal, Green Tourmaline, Halite (salt), Holey
Stones, Jade, Jet, Kunzite, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble,
Moonstone, Moss Agate, Mother-of-pearl, Olivine, Opal, Pearl,
Peridot, Petrified Wood, Pink Calcite, Pink Tourmaline, Quartz
Crystal, Rose Quartz, Sapphire, Selenite, Smoky Quartz Crystal,
Sodalite, Sugilite, Turquoise.

Hello Everyone,
My stones and I would like to wish you all a wonderful, new, fresh,
loving and prosperous 2002. May all your wishes come true. May all
your dreams become reality. And my all your desires be met with love
and respect.
Stones Are The Universe.
Sandie

Good Morning. I hope your Holiday was special and full of love. I
send blessing this coming week to you and your family for a wonderful
New Years Eve.
This week's article is about a Girls Best Friend. What better way to
end this year, than on this note?

Diamonds

Where The Name Came From:
   Some believe that the name of Diamond comes from the Greek for
Adamas, meaning "invincible." But Hindu writers from an earlier time
state the stone has an origin with the Sanskrit word 'dyu'
meaning, 'a diety.'   Dia, and Eastern goddess, is still called the
Diamond Sow, and her shrine in paradise, is known as the Diamond
Seat.

Diamond Facts:
   Diamond is a native crystalline carbon that is usually colorless,
yellowish to white, or, brownish.  More rare are the group known
as 'fancy color' of green, red (being most rarest of all) blue,
violet, brown, black and yellow. In quality gems, these can fetch
collector's prices. Diamonds are formed at a great depth at 50 miles
or more, and at 2012 - 2372 degrees fahrenheit under great pressure
by eruptions in the volcanic pipe.
    All good gem Diamonds are free of inclusions, transparent, and
colorless stones. These gem quality diamonds are knows as White
Diamonds, and are extremely valuable.
    Diamonds, being the hardest substance on earth, are also widely
used in industry, such as boring crowns, milling cutters, glass
cutters and grind wheels. This form of Diamond is called Carbonada,
ballas and bort. And this constitutes eighty percent of all Diamonds
mined. Only twenty percent of the diamonds mined are gem quality,
with half of that being lost in cutting and faceting. These type of
Diamonds are also used in scientific purposes such as measuring and
hardness tests.  It is stated, that it takes an average of five tons
of mined rock to produce a single carat of Diamond.
    Diamonds were first cut in the fourteenth century, but it took
until 1910 for a modern Brilliant Cut to develope. This Brilliant Cut
if a form of cut with numerous facets, bringing forth the Diamond's
special brilliance.


Diamonds In History, In Lore, and In Old Medicine:
   The Diamond has played a major part in history, as it was a symbol
of royal power. In ancient times, the Diamond was regularly used as a
talisman against cowardice, and, was also valued as a stone to employ
invulnerability. Being bound to the left arm, Diamonds give victory
over enemies. It makes he who wears it bold and daring in his
transactions.

   Some of the many powers bestowed upon Diamond through the ages are
as a defense against Evil Eye. It will make the wearer 'invisable.'
It was a cure for insanity, aided those troubled with Phantasms and
Night-Mare, counteracts the affects of poison, taken internally will
increase courage, and were sacred gifts from the universe because
they dropped from the sky.

   According to the 'Speculm Lapidum' of Camillus Leonardus (Venice,
1502) the Diamond is reported to disperse vain fears; enables to
quell all quarrels and contentions; is a help to lunatics and those
possessed by the devil.
    Diamonds tame wild beasts.
    It also counteracts all socery.

The Largest Diamonds:
1. Dresden     41 carats.  Most probably from India. Kept in the
Green Hall in Dresdon, hence the name.

2. Hope     44.50 carats. Appeared 1830 in the trade and was bought
by banker H.T. Hope of London. Is in the Smithsonian Insitution,
Washington, since 1958.

3. Cullinan I. 530.20 carats.
Cut from the largest diamond ever found (3106 carats named after Sir
Thomas Culllinan) together with 104 other stones, by the Asscher firm
in Amsterdam in 1908. This stone adorns the scepter of King Edward
VII and is kept in the Tower of London. This Diamond is also called
the "Star Of Africa."

4. Sancy     55 carats. Worn by Charles The Brave around 1470. Since
1906 it belongs to the Astor family, London.

5. Tiffany     128.51 carats. Cut in Paris with 90 facets, it was
bought by the Tiffany NY jewelers in 1878.

6. Koh-i-Noor     108.92 carats Bought 1739 by the Shah of Persia who
called it "Mountain of Light" (Koh-i-Noor). Housed now in the Tower
of London.

7. Cullinan IV     63.60 carats.  One of the cut stones from the
largest ever found. Also kept in the Tower of London.

8. Nassak     43.38 carats. Re-cut in 1927. Is in private possession
in USA, originally from Nassakin, India, Temple of Shiva.

9.  Shah     88.70 carats. Given to Tsar Nicholas I in 1829, and is
kept in the Kremlin, Moscow.

10. Florentine     137.27 carats. Early history steeped in legend.
Whereabouts after First World War is unknown.

Diamond Sources:
The first distinct and undoubted reference to Diamond occurs in Roman
literature of the first century a.d. the Dimaonds known to the romans
undoubtedly came from India. Until the 18th century, India was the
only known source of Diamonds. In 1726 Diamonds were discovered in
Brazil, and in 1866 in South Africa, which is now the chief source of
gem Diamonds.


Diamond Trivia:
    Genuine cut Diamonds are transparent to x-rays, whereas imitation
Diamonds, usually made of lead containing glass, are not. The most
common imitations are those made of a form of lead glass called
strass.

   Because Diamonds are excellent conductors of heat, they are cold to
the touch.

Sandie's Advice On
Diamonds:
                                        Being the Diamond has all
colors of the spectal plane and is the Master Number of 33/6 in
Numerology, Diamonds can be regarded as a cure all for healings of
the mind, body, spirit and emotions. Use Diamond in your meditaions
and concentrations for clarifying your dreams and desires to the
cosmos.



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the address below and view how I Read the Stones. Have a happy journey.
http://sites.netscape.net/SandieStarD/homepage

Good Morning to you all. If you wouldn't mind,  I would like to post
an article for the season.

Today's article is:  'And Santa Whispered, "Teach the children the
true meaning of Christmas." '

The Star:  A heavenly sign of prophecy fulfilled long, long, ages
ago,--The shining hope of mankind.

Red: The first color of Christmas symbolizing the Savior's sacrifice
for all.

Fir Tree: Evergreen -- The second color of Christmas shows
everlasting life. The needles point heavenward.

The Bell: Rings out to guide lost sheep back to the fold - signifying
that all are precious in the eyes of the Lord.

The Candle: A mirror of starlight reflecting our thanks for the Star
of Bethlehem.

Gift Bow: Tied as we should all be tied together in bonds of goodwill
forever.

Candy Cane: The shepherd's crook used to bring lambs back into the
fold. --A reminder that we are all our brother's keeper.

The Wreath: A symbol of the never ending eternal nature of
love...having no beginning and no end.

Good Morning. I hope your weekend brought many happy shopping
opportunities.
Being today is my birthday, (the 17th) I would like to share with you
an alternative Birthstone for the month of December.

Zircon

Zodiac Signs:  Virgo, Leo and Sagittarius
Element: Fire
Chemical Compound: ZrSiO4
Chakra: All
Numerology: 4 - Work. Know how. Intelligence.

About Zircon
Zircon is the alternate birthstone for December . Its name is derived
from the Arabic words "zar" and "gun", meaning "gold" and "color."
Zircon is a radioactive gem. Specimens contain radioactive thorium,
uranium or hafnium.
   Zircon, in its unchanged natural crystal form is actually very dull
brown to yellow-brown in appearance. Gem quality transparent Zircons
are obtained by heat treatment of the stone, in tempretures up to
1800 degrees Fahrenheit. Zircon that is colorless is called jargoon,
dark red-brown is dubbed cryolite, reddish-brown colored is titled
hyacinth, and orange-red is known as jacinth, (two favorite stones of
ancient Arabs, and were mentioned in the famed book, 'Arabian
Nights'). Colorless heat treated Zircons have been substituted for
diamonds, only in appearance, with a brilliant fire that is almost as
dazzling as the real thing. The resemblance is superficial, However.
Zircon is quite brittle, easily broken with a well-placed knock, due
to the internal stresses in the crystal, caused by radiation damage
and heat treatment. Despite its frail disposition, the stone is still
highly valued because of its stunning beauty. Please note, that when
you are looking for a piece of diamond jewelry, visit a reputable
jeweler.

The Story of 'Starlight Blue'
   A new blue color for zircon, endowed with spectacular brilliance,
called "Starlight Blue," was created in the 1920's by heating golden
brown or yellow zircon.  The story goes upon discovery of the blue
Zircon, as Zircons are normally brown,  George F. Kunz, the legendary
Tiffany gemologist, immediately suspected the blue stone had some
kind of trick involved. There were soon stones available in abundance
all over the world. Upon Kunz's request, a colleague made inquiries
during a trip to Siam (now Thailand) and learned that a large deposit
of unattractive brown zircon had stimulated local entrepreneurs for
experimentation in improving the color. Heating the brown zircon in
an oxygen-free environment had turned the dark material into blue
stones, which were sent to showcases worldwide.  The market simply
accepted the information, and the demand for the new gems continued
undiminished, when the deception was revealed.  This Starlight Blue
specimen, is the alternative birthstone for Sagittarius, with
Turquoise being the main birthstone.

Rare Zircon:
The most prized zircon is the beautiful red specimen, which is very
rare. The intense blue and sky-blue varieties are highly valued,
while the colorless, orange, brown and yellow stones are less
expensive, yet in demand.
  The very rare green Zircon was among the stones of the 'Kalpa Tree'
of the Hindu religion, where it represented the tree's foliage. This
tree was a symbolic offering to the gods. Hindu poets of the 19th
century described it as "a glowing ensemble of precious stones that
also included sapphires, diamonds and topaz."

Zircon Sources:
Major sources of Zircon are the Palin area of Cambodia, the
Chanthaburi area of Thailand, and the southern part of Vietnam near
the Cambodian border. Bangkok is well-known as a major center for
processing zircons, where everything from heat treatment, cutting and
marketing is carried out. Another source is Sri Lanka, well known for
the colorless variety of zircon called the 'Matura diamond' mined
there. The gemstones are also found in Australia, Burma, Canada,
France and Norway.

Zircons In Legend:
Zircon was regarded as the Travelers Amulet in the Eleventh century,
protecting them from disease, and injury as well as assuring a
cordial welcome at their destinations. The gem was also believed to
hold magic powers to fight evil spirits. During the Fourteenth
century, zircon was popular safeguard against the great plague that
wiped out one quarter of the population of Europe.
To the wearer, Zircon was said to bring wisdom, honor and riches.

Zircons In Healing:
Zircon was once prescribed to insomniacs to induce sleep. It used as
an antidote against poison, and as an aid to digestion. Below is a
list of healing properites assigned to each color of Zircon.
  Brown Zircon is used for grounding.
  Colorless Zircon will sever any cording.
  Yellow Zircon will attract love.
  Green Zircon will help you draw in wealth.
  Sky Blue Zircon will stabilize the emotions.
  Red Zircon will heal injuries.

Hello and Good Morning,
For those of you, who have recently joined in my Monday Psychic Stone
Newsletter, I would like to offer you past articles for your Reading
pleasure.
   If there is a particular article that interests you please contact
me at:
StarSensations@...      or
Star50177@...
to request the articles you would like to have in your collection.
Stones Are The Universe.
Sandie

Past Articles #1:
Amethyst
Star Sign Stones
Citrine
Alternative Stones
Labradorite
Dream Time
Birthstone Qualities
Tiger Eye

Past Articles #2:
Religious Stones
Peridot
Carnelian
Celestial Stones
Dragon's Blood
Halloween Astrology/Colors
Amber
Native American Stones

Past Articles #3:
The Turkish Stone
Share The Wealth
Ruby
Christmas Astrology/Colors
..and four more articles to come in the future for Past Articles #3.

Good Morning! I hope your Christmas shopping is enjoyable and easy
this year.

This article comes in two parts. Christmas Astrology is a fun and
interesting piece to enjoy and laugh with. And the second section
gives a nice guideline as to what stones to decorate for Christmas
with.

Christmas Astrology

Christmas Astrology consists of a 12 year cycle, each year of which
is a different Christmas symbol, with associated meanings. Find your
year of birth and greet this special season

1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999    Nativity
Make sure you're not left out. Get "INN'to" the spirit by celebrating
with your stable of family and friends.

1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000     Star
Shine brightly this season. Cast your glowing light on to all. Do you
get my point?

1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001    Ornament
Have a great time hanging around this holiday season decorating the
room with your ornamental personality.

1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002    Christmas Tree
Don't bark about this holiday season. Stand tall, and spread your
limbs of love outward. (Remember, don't needle people this year.)

1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003     Santa
Be sure your sleigh and reindeer are ready to fly through this
Christmas season. But also, take a break from your busy schedule:
have some milk and cookies.

1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004    Garland & Tinsel
Wrap yourself around every fun opportunity this season,  and be sure
to drape yourself in beauty.

1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005    Eggnog.
Be sure to spread your cup of cheer around so everyone will have
an 'egg'strordinary holiday season.

1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006    Greeting Card
Greet all your family and friends with your noteworthy wit. Some
people might call you a card because of it.

1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007     Stocking
Don't catch  "COAL'd" this year. Be filled with the warmth of the
season by putting your best foot forward.

1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008     Christmas Carol
Sing sweetly and loud this holiday season, and you might just find a
special note from Santa under your tree.

1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009     Gift
Present yourself wrapped in good cheer, and a ribbon of happiness
will last all year.

1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010     Lights
Twinkle to your hearts desire this season. Be assured your good cheer
won't blink out.
___________________
Christmas Colors

For those of you who might like to decorate your home (or your
favorite Santa) for the holidays in less than traditional way, here
is a list of some stones that have brilliant Christmas colors.

Gold:
Amber, Amblygonite, Cassiterite, Chrysoberyl, Citrine, Diamond,
Idocrase, Meerschaum, Orthoclase, Pyrite, Rutile Quart, Scapolite,
Sphene, Topaz, Zircon

Clear prismatic:
Beryllonite, Cerussite, Danburite, Diamonds, Euclase, Hambergite,
Moonstone, Petalite, Rock Crystal, Zircon

Red:
Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Spinal

Green:
Amazonite, Aventurine, Chrysoprase, Demantoid
Diopside, Dioptase, Emerald, Jade, Malachite, Peridot, Spinal,
Tourmaline, Williamsite, Zircon

Blue:
Azurite, Benitoite, Dumortierite, Hemimorphite, Iolite, Lapis Lazuli,
Lazulite, Sapphire, Sodalite, Zircon

Purple:
Amethyst, Fluorite, Tanzanite

Joke Time
Q. What stone does Santa Claus like best?
A. Christmas Tree Jasper.

Good Monday morning. Let's start this holiday season with the color
of Red. And, a popular stone for many pieces of jewelry hopefully to
be sitting under or beside your holiday decoration.

Ruby

Zodiac Signs: Leo, Scorpio, Cancer and Sagittarius
Element: Fire
Chemical Composition: Al2O3
Chakra: Heart
Numerology: 3 - Joy. Optimism

About Ruby:
Ruby is a form of the mineral known as corundum, which normally is
formed in colors of drab and grey. Red gemstone corundum is called
Ruby. All other gemstone corundum colors consisting of -- blue,
black, brown, colorless, green, orange, purple, violet and yellow  --
are called Sapphires.
    Ruby, is among the highly prized of gemstones. Due to large rubies
being harder to find than large diamonds, emeralds and sapphires,
Rubies' value increases with size more than any other gemstone.
    The word Ruby is derived from the Latin word 'ruber', meaning
red. "Ruber" was once used to describe all red stones, including the
red spinel, the red tourmaline and the red garnet. Many famous rubies
in history turned out not to be rubies after all. The famed Timur
Ruby, given to Queen Victoria in 1851, was later found out to be only
red spinel.
   Because of Rubie's rarity, there are very few famous large Rubies
to be known.  Marco Polo relates the tale of a magnificent gemstone
in his 13th century books of his travels, as follows: ...believed to
be a ruby nine inches long and as thick as a man's arm, belonging to
the King of Ceylon. Kublai Khan, the Emperor of China offered an
entire city in exchange for the enormous stone, to which the King of
Ceylon replied, "I would never part with this prize for all the
treasures of the world."

Ruby Sources:
A major source of Rubies is Thailand, well known for their dark,
brownish-red rubies. The most famous source for the finest and rarest
rubies of all, known as "pigeon's blood," for the stones' intense red
color, is in the Mogok Valley of Upper Burma.  Both Thailand and
Burma regard the Ruby as their national stone.

Rubies In Lore:
   Ruby has a long history of myth surrounding it. It was believed
that Ruby could store heat, and when placed in water, that water
would boil. Instead of refracting the light of it's surface, it was
believed Ruby gave off their own inner light, declaring that no Ruby
could ever be stolen, for the Ruby's glow would be visible through
the theif's clothing.
   Ancient Hindus, Burmese and Ceylonese cultures regarded sapphires
as unripe Rubies, believing that if they buried the sapphire in the
ground, it would mature to a rich red Ruby.
   According to ancient Eastern legends, Rubies were once believed to
contain the spark of life -- "a deep drop of the heart's blood of
Mother Earth."  Ancient Orientals also believed the Ruby was self-
luminous, and dubbed it the "glowing stone" or "lamp stone." It is
said that an Emperor of China would use a large ruby to light his
chamber, as it glowed as bright as day.
    Brahmans, the Hindu priests of the highest caste,  believed that
the homes of the gods were lit by enormous emeralds and Rubies. Greek
legends tell the story of a female stork, who repaid the kindness of
Heraclea by bringing her a brilliant ruby, and it was so bright that
the Ruby illuminated Heraclea's room at night.

Ruby In Ancient Medicine:
    Once prescribed, powdered Ruby, when rubbed on the face, would
preserve the freshness of youth.
In the Middle Ages, Rubies were believed to bring good health, and
guard against wicked thoughts, amorous desires and disputes.
  As a home and garden tip, if you placed Rubies at the outside
corners of your home, you would be protected from storms and worms.
   Rubies were once prescibed to cure bleeding.   And by turning
darker in color, it was believed that the ruby held the power to warn
its owner of coming misfortunes, illness and death. It is said that
the first wife of King Henry VIII, Catherine of Aragon, predicted her
downfall in seeing the darkening of her Ruby.

Sandie's Advice on Rubies:
However you view your Ruby, know that it is a love stone. Wear it and
fall in love. While meditating or concentrating with Ruby, fully
image your true love and soul mate character. Fall in love with
him/her before you two even physically meet.

Good morning. In today's article, I would like to share with you some
stones that most all of us will be interested in learning. The
stones listed below, will show how you can manifest, maintain,
provide and....

Share The Wealth

Aventurine:
Aventurine has long been associated with finances and money and
wealth. Carry or wear your Aventurine to bring, maintain and share
your wealth.

Citrine:
Citrine is also known as the Merchants Stone. Placing a Citrine on a
cash box or cash register, produces more income for the merchant.
And, will assist in maintaining the wealth.

Cowrie Shell:
This shell is used manifesting both good fortune and affluence to the
user. Cowrie Shells were used in ancient times by the Native American
Coastal Cultures to indicate wealth.

Gold:
The metal, Gold, is stated to attract wealth, and has been used so
for many, many ages.

Heinrichite:
This stone forms in yellow-green tabular crystals, and will bring
wealth to one's life.

Regency Rose Agate:
This stone is described as a transulecent to transparent, with a rose
color eye in the middle of a white to yellow agate.
   In the days of the olde West, miners carried a piece of the Regency
Rose Agate on their person, believing it would bring happiness, luck
and wealth.

Ruby:
Ruby is said to induce stability in one's economic status. Too, as
long as one retains a bit of Ruby, wealth will never depart from your
life.

Tektite:
Tektite is esteemed in the Orient as a talisman of great power.
Polynesian tribal elders believed that Tektites would bring wealth to
the owner in all endeavors.

Tiger Eye:
This stone will stimulate wealth and, enhance the stability requred
to maintain the wealth.

Topaz:
The Topaz is considered to be quite precious by the African bushmen,
bringing wealth to the holder.

Yellow Sapphire:
Merchants from the Far East wear the Yellow Sapphire, or keep it on
the body, to bring wealth. If you wear Yellow Sapphire to gain
wealth, be sure to keep at least half of the stone touching your body.

Yttrian-Fluorite:
This stone appears in granular forms and comes in colors of violet,
grey, red-brown, green and yellow. Yttrian-Fluorite is said to
provide the qualities of prompting increases in wealth.

Good Morning. I hope this week brings you many happinesses and much
joy. And, if you celebrated Thanksgiving, I hope you had a nice, long, restful
weekend.

In today's article, I would like to share with you some stones that
most all of us will be interested in learning. The stones listed
below will show you how you can manifest, maintain, provide and...

Share The Wealth

Aventurine:
Aventurine has long been associated with finances and money and
wealth. Carry or wear your Aventurine to bring, maintain and share
your wealth.

Citrine:
Citrine is also known as the Merchants Stone. Placing a Citrine on a
cash box or cash register, produces more income for the merchant.
And, will assist in maintaining the wealth.

Cowrie Shell:
This shell is used manifesting both good fortune and affluence to the
user. Cowrie Shells were used in ancient times by the Native American
Coastal Cultures to indicate wealth.

Gold:
The metal, Gold, is stated to attract wealth, and has been used so
for many, many ages.

Heinrichite:
This stone forms in yellow-green tabular crystals, and will bring in
wealth to one's life.

Regency Rose Agate:
This stone is described as a transulecent to transparent, with a rose
color eye in the middle of a white to yellow agate.
   In the days of the old West, miners carried a piece of the Regency
Rose Agate on their person, believing it would bring happiness, luck
and wealth.

Ruby:
Ruby is said to induce stability in one's economic status. Too, as
long as one retains a bit of Ruby, wealth will never depart from your
life.

Tektite:
Tektite is esteemed in the Orient as a talisman of great power.
Polynesian tribal elders believed that Tektites would bring wealth to
the owner in all endeavors.

Tiger Eye:
This stone will stimulate wealth and, enhance the stability required
to maintain the wealth.

Topaz:
The Topaz is considered to be quite precious by the African bushmen,
bringing wealth to the holder.

Yellow Sapphire:
Merchants from the Far East wear the Yellow Sapphire, or keep it on
the body, to bring wealth. If you wear Yellow Sapphire to gain
wealth, be sure to keep at least half of the stone touching your body.

Yttrian-Fluorite:
This stone appears in granular forms and comes in colors of violet,
grey, red-brown, green and yellow. Yttrian-Fluorite is said to
provide the qualities of prompting increases in wealth.

Good Morning. I hope you had a fun weekend filled with love and happy
memories.

It is the special time of year, when I would like to honor the Native
American Culture, for their knowledge, their wisdom, their
spiritualism and their ancestory with:

Native American Culture Stones

Azurite:
According to Native American history, the Azurite has been honored as
a Sacred Stone. The crystals and nodule form of Azurite, has been
used to facilitate contact with one's spiritual (Indian) guide.
Azurite will also allow one to both feel the spiritual presence and
to understand any messages recieved.

Barite:
In Native American religion, it is stated that the Indian warriors
who have crossed from the physical world into the spiritual world,
returned at night to carve Barite Roses. Scattering of these roses
over a large area, was a physical message to those on this plane, to
know just where the warriors congregated the previous night.
   Using the energy of Barite Roses in your meditations,
concentrations and rituals will enhance love. Too, the Roses give you
a message that any ancient hatred, has now been transformed into
love.

Catlinite:
This stone is actually a solidified clay-like mineral, that comes in
a pretty color of red-pink. This mineral has been used for hundreds
of years by many Native Americal cultures for Sacred Pipes and
facsimilies of fetishes (totems) used in sacred ceremonies as
protection and to enhance any skill one possess.

Concretion:
This specimen is a mass mineral found within a rock of a dissimilar
chemical composition. When a Concretion is cut open, a fossil tracery
will be displayed. The hollow and partially hollow Concretions
containing particles of gravel or sand, are known as "Indian Rattle
Boxes" and have been used for many ages in Native American and Native
African ceremonial events.
   The non-rattling Concretions have been used in Native American
culture healing ceremonies.
   Concretions are said to have the power to ward off venemous snakes,
increase one's physical strength and stamina, and to elevate one's
state of consciousness to that of visionary purposes.

Moss Agate:
For many, many ages, the Moss Agate has been used by the Native
American cultures as a Power Stone. This Agate has successfully been
utilized in the art of "Cloud Busting" and in helping the weather
patterns reach ultimate equalizing and/or balancing point.

Opal:
Opal has been extensively used by both the Native American Shamens
and Australian Aboriginal Shamens to invoke visions. These ceremonies
are called "Vision Quest" by The Native Americans, and "Dreamtime" by
the Australian Aboriginals.

Good Morning. I hope this weekend proved to be a prosperous and fun
two days. Today's article discusses the amazing facts of:
Amber

Zodiac Signs: Leo & Aquarius
Element: Air
Chemical Compound: Fossil Resin (C, H, O) Organic Material
Chakra: Solar Plexas and Crown
Numerology: 3 - The number three brings joy and happiness to you

About Amber
  Amber is fossilised resin, from pine trees that flourished from
forty- to- one hundred and twenty million years ago. Amber is often
found with inclusions of insects, moss, small anthropods,  lichen,
and pine needles. It has a color range from brown, gold, orange, red,
yellow, and rare colors of black, blue, green and violet.
   The Baltic Amber is found along the shores of the Baltic Sea.
Burmese Amber, or, Burmite, ranging in the colors of red to brown,
are mined in Hukong Valley. These pieces of Amber have a fluorescence
to them.  Sicilian Amber, or, Simetite, is found in the mouth of the
Simento River, Sicily, and is normally found in dark reddish tones.
The Rumanian Amber, or, Ruminite,  comes in even darker shade of
reds.

Amber In History
   Amber is one of the first stones to be used by early humans,
finding remains of jewlery, amulets and decorations with the Asia,
African and European cultures. The Amber with inclusions of insects
and leaves were the highest in value.
   In Homer's "Odyssey, Eurymachus was given an Amber bead necklace.
Greeks knew of Baltic Sea to be the Amber Sea. Latin scribes of the
first century c.e. mention Amber's popularity.
   The Romans called Amber 'succinum,' or, 'sap stone.'  "Lyncurius,"
or "lynx stone," is an ancient Amber name that arose from the belief
that the Amber stone was made of solidified lynx urine. This is
related to the Chinese tradition that Amber was made from tiger
souls, entering the earth when that animal died.

Amber In Science
   Amber is one of few specimens that can be charged with electricity.
When briskly rubbed with with a cloth, the Amber will attract pieces
of hair or paper. This property of Amber was known to the Greeks in
the sixth century b.c.e., and is where our word for electricty is
derived - then known as Electron.

Amber in Lore
The Norse culture believed Amber was the goddess's Freyja's tears
that fell into the sea.
   Greeks believed that Amber were the petrified tears of the Helaides
when they cried over their brother, Phaethon, at his death.
   Sophocles believed Amber was the tears of certain Indian birds,
crying at the death of Meleager.
   Amber has been used as a symbol for renewal of marriage vows, and
to assure promises of endearing and enduring love.
   It is also a talisman for warriors, bringing good luck.

Medicinal Amber
It has been stated that Amber used as an elixir, or carried or worn,
will heal goiter, bladder/kidney disorders, depression, toothache,
poisoning, malaria, asthma, and hay fever.
   Pliny wrote that the Amber was good for tonsillitis and other
throat maladies.
   Powdered Amber was prescribed to be given in wine to prevent
hysteria, fever, croup, asthma and hey fever.  Also, finally powdered
Amber was mixed with rose oil and honey and put into the ears as a
cure for infections and earaches.
   Roman physicians prescribed a mixure of Amber and honey taken
internally, would cure poor eyesite.
   Prescribed well into the 1700's, physicians used Amber to cure head
colds, heart disease, jaundice, arthiritis, dysentery, fits and as a
preventative of the plague.     ?

Amber In Magick
Still holding true in many European cultures, the Amber is stated to
protect against evil sorcery and to counteract poisons.
   In Oriental cultures, a string of Amber beads is used to deepen
mediation, thus helping one to reach a stronger enlightenment.
   In Scotland and Europe, many people wear Amber "Lammer Beads" as an
effective charm to repel evil, bad luck and to protect against
enchantment.

Amber's Properites Today
Amber will allow the body to heal itself by absorbing, then
transmitting negative energy into positive energy. Too, emitting a
soothing evergy which helps to calm the nerves and to cheer the
dispostion.
   Amber is a stone that has been dedicated to the connection of the
conscious self to universal perfection. Amber will aid the art of
manisfestation to bring that which is desired to the state of
reality.
   Amber will stimulate the intellect. Too, Amber will open the Crown
Chakra.


Sandie's Advise On Amber
Amber is useful in bringing sunshine into a dark world. If you are in
the need to relieve burdens and stresses in your life, hold,
concentrate and/or meditate with a piece of Amber. Envision the sun's
warming and lighting rays surrounding you, helping you to feel that
relief is just a sunbeam away. Feel the joy and happiness that the
healing properites of Amber will bring to you.

Good Morning. I hope your weekend was fun and filled with many
memorable moments of love.
   Today's article comes in two parts. The first is Halloween
Astrology. This is a cute personal article for your reading pleasure.
The second article has to do with decorating with Halloween Color
Stones. These stones look nice sitting in a basket, on a piece of
burlap material with fall colored leaves, or in many other decorating
styles.

Halloween Astrology

Halloween Astrology consists of a 12 year cycle, each year of which
is a different Halloween symbol with associated meanings. Find your
year of birth and have a fun trick or treat!

1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999    Costume.
Don't mask this fun day by wearing the wrong costume. Be sure to
paint a smile on your face and have fun clowning around.

1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000    Vampire
Be sure to sink your teeth into the fun of tonight's activities!

1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001    Ghost
Don't frighten others by disappearing from today's events. You are
the life of the party.

1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002    Werewolf
Have a howling good time on this All 'Howl'ows Eve.

1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003     Candy
Be assured that a sweet time will be had by all, with your tasty
personality unwrapped.

1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004    Spider
Spin your sticky web so you can entangle yourself with fun at
tonight's activities.

1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005    Witch
Cackle with delight at the 'spell'binding fun you'll have tonight!

1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006    Pumpkin
Be the true lantern tonight by being the head above the rest.

1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007   Skeleton
Bone up on the best way to have a rattling good time at this
evening's events.

1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008    Bat
Don't hang around tonight. Wing your way into the fun when the sun
goes down.

1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009   Haunted House
Creeking and shuddering your way around today will in'deed' bring you
lots of fun.

1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010    Graveyard
Have a creepingly happy time tonight. Tomorrow you can Rest In Peace.
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Halloween Color Stones

*Yellow*
Sapphire, Beryl, Spinel, Topaz, Grossular, Zircon, Tourmaline, Quartz
Cat's Eye, Moonstone, Adetusite, Scapolite, Brazillianite, Apatite,
Sphene, Diamond, Chrysoberyl, Citrine, Agates, Jadeite, Andalusite,
Sinhalite, Prehnite, Amblygonite, Scheelite, Fluorite, Willemite,
Natrolite, Periclase, Apophyllite, Barite, Calcite, Sulphur, Amber

*Orange*
Sapphire, Spinel, Zircon, Carnelian, Fire Opal, Aventuring-Felspar,
Fluorite, Coral, Sheelite, Spessarite, Agates,  Fluorite, Zincite,
Wulfenite

*Black*
Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, Smokey Quartz, Hemitite, Obsidian,
Tectite, Jet, Pearl, Diamond, Agates, Jadeite, Epidote,  Fluorite,
Coral,

*Purple/Violet*
Sapphire, Spinel, Zircon, Tourmaline, Kunzite, Amethyst, Agates,
Jadeite, Tanzanite, Dumortierite, Axinite,  Fluorite, Purpurite

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Joke Time
Q: What is a vampire's favorite gemstone?
A: Bloodstone

Dragon's Blood: CINNABAR

   Cinnabar, it's name coming from the Persian word for "Dragon's
Blood," is a mineral coming in colors of bright scarlet, vermillion,
cinnamon red to brick-red, are formed in crystals that are uncommon,
with the twinned crystals considered to be classics among collectors.
   The twinned crystals in cinnabar are distinctive, forming a
penetration twin that has six ridges surrounding the point of a
pryamid.
     Cinnabar is formed at low temperatures, usually near hot springs
or where there has been volcanic activity. It also forms in
epithermal veins, associated with opal, chalcedony and dolomite.

   Cinnabar, mined for its mercury content by the Roman Empire, has
been the main ore of mercury throughout the centuries. Some mines
used by the Romans are still being mined today.
    Chinese apothecaries, as for back as 3,600 years ago, made and
dispensed "Pills of Immortality" from Cinnabar. This is a puzzle, for
Cinnabar, a mercury sulfide, is very poisonous when taken internally.
     Cinnabar occurs in Almaden, Ciudad Real, Spain, California,
Nevada, Oregon, and Texas. In California fine crystals of cinnabar
have come from the Almaden Mine in Santa Clara Co. and the New Idria
Mine in San Benito Co. Beautiful crystals occur in calcite at the
Cahill Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada.

     In Magickal work, it is stated that the Cinnabar will aid in
removing harmful elements in your life. It is best to place this
stone in between two black candles, and, be absolutely certain you
are willing to adhere to any neccessary action to be rid of people or
problems, before using this enchantment.
    This is a good stone for taking back your personal power, after a
devastating situation, experience or event.

Good Morning. I hope this week will be a nice compilation of
happnesses for you.

This week's article is in honor of our heavenly counterparts. Please
enjoy reading about:

* * The Celestial Stones * *

   Our Angels and Archangels, have assigned gemstones. Such lists were
based on the ancient custom of assigning gems to zodiac signs and to
the spirits that govern each of the twelve astrological months. From
these traditions arose the practise of assigning birthstones to the
months, or, signs of the zodiac. The list follows as:

Month          Angel/Archangel        	 Gemstone
----------     ---------------       ---------
January:  Malchediel 	 - Ruby
February:  Asmodel 	 - Topaz
March: 	 Ambriel 	 - Garnet
April: 	 Muriel 		 - Emerald
May: 	 Herchel 	 - Sapphire
June: 	 Humatiel 	 - Diamond
July: 	 Zuriel 		 - Jacinth
August:  Barbiel 	 - Agate
September:  Adnachiel 	 - Amethyst
October:  Humiel 		 - Beryl
November:  Gabriel 	 - Onyx
December:  Barchiel 	 - Jasper

   Stated too, in a more simpler form, is, all Archangels are
represented by Ruby. And all Angels are represented by Emerald.



* * Celestial Gems * *

Pope Gregory the Great, taking his inspirations from the forged
writings of Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite, created a list of gems
associated with the complete heirarchy of celestial beings.

   According to Gregory:

The six-winged Seraphim (red skin) were represented by Carnelian.
Topaz stood for the Cherubim.
Thrones, represented by fiery wheels with wings filled with eyes,
were associated with Jasper.
Peridot stood for the Dominions, humanlike winged creatures dressed
in white albs with green stoles.
To the Virtues, Sapphire was assigned.
To the Powers, Beryl was assigned.
The Principalities (heavenly soldiers) were associated with Onyx.
Archangels are represented by Ruby.
And Angels are represented by Emerald.

Hello and Good Morning. I hope your weekend was full of good company and good
memories.
I hope you enjoy this weeks article about:

Carnelian Stones

Facts regarding Carnelian:
Zodiac Signs: Taurus, Cancer & Leo
Element: Earth
Chemical Composition: SiO2 with impurities
Chakras: Up to Sacral
Numerology: 5: Adventure

About Carnelian:
  The Carnelian is a form of Chalcedony, appearing in colors of
browninsh red or reddish orange brought about by iron oxides. It is
in the same group as Banded Agates, Bloodstone, Chrysoprase, Moss
Agates and Sard.  As an added note, the Carnealian is very sensitive
to oils and acids.

The Many Names of Carnelian:
Carnelian has many names. These are: cornelian, cornaline, canary
stone, demion, Kornel Cherry, Mecca stone, pigeon blood agate, and
sardoine. The word Carnelian is from the Latin name meaning
carne, 'flesh.'

Carnelian Sources:
Today, most Carnelian comes from Campo de Maia, in South America. It
can also be found in Queensland, Austraila; Warwick, England and in
Ratnapura, India which has the finest specimens of Carnelian stone.

Carnelian Folklore:
   Carnelian has been associated with flesh, blood, carnal passions,
earthiness and the materialist world.
   The ancient Egyptians called the Carnelian The Blood of Great
Goddess Isis,' and wore a Carnelian heart amulet, called an Ab, for
protection.
   Roman writings described the the darker stones were male, and the
lighter colored stones are female.
   Carnelian will seperate from wax quite easily, and was widely used
by royalty in seal rings.
   In oriental cultures, the Carnelian was believed to protect the
wearer from evil sorcery.
   Muslims believed that wearing a Carnelian will bring about all
wishes and desires.

Healing with Carnelian:
  Being associated with blood for many ages, Carnelian will strengthen
and energize the blood. t is stated to stop nosebleeds and blood flow
from wounds, and hot bloodedness (anger).
  Carnelian can also revitalize the emotional, mental, physical and
spiritual bodies. Being a great meditative stone, for when held for
any length of time it will warm in your hands, aiding in deeper, more
relaxed state, be sure you have a piece of Carnelain in your
collections for your rituals, concentrations and meditations.  Let
the orange-red color warm your thoughts too,  and blanket you in
coziness.

Carnelian in Magical Usages:
Said to overcome shyness and to help you speaking in public, is Carnelian is
worn as a necklace. Too, if worn as a ring, the Carnelian will help you remember
past lives.

Carnelian in my Reading Stones:
I use the Carnelian to alert my client to upcoming illness or
sickness. Now, this could be a headcold, to surgery. Tuning into my
client will give the correct diagnosis.

Good Morning!
I hope you had a restful and/or fun weekend. I send you many blessing for a
fabulous week. This week's article is about:

The Precious Peridot

Zodiac Sign: Virgo, Scorpio, Leo and Sagittarius
Element: Fire
Chemical Compositon: (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Chakra: Heart
Numerology: 6 - Teaching. Humanitarian

Scientific Peridot:
   Peridot is a gem-quality transparent variety of olivine, a mineral
composed of magnesium-iron silicates. The color of olivine ranges
from olive to lime green, sometimes with a brownish tinge. The green
color is due to the presence of iron, while the brownish tinge
indicates a higher iron content is present.

Peridot's Changing Colors:
   Peridot's nickname is "Evening Emerald" because they appear a rich
green under artificial light, rather than it's usual yellow-green, in
dim light.

Peridot's Locations:
  An island in the Red Sea, Zabargad, which means olivine in Arabic,
has been mined for peridot since ancient times. In some locations on
the island, fissures are lined with Peridot ranging from millimeters
to several centimeters. Beaches near the deposits have a greenish hue
due to tiny green peridot crystals.
    Peridot crystals can be found in Australia, Brazil, Burma, China,
Kenya, Mexico, Norway, Sri Lanka, and in Arizona. Peridot has been
found in some meteorites also.

Peridot used in Healing:
   Greeks believed it to bring royal dignity upon its wearer. In the
Middle Ages, peridot was drilled with a hole, strung onto the hair of
an ass and then attached to the left arm to ward off evil spirits.
Also stated, Peridot could alleviate viral infections and
appendecitis. It was prescribed to cure lung diseases, ulcers and
constipation.
   The peridot was regarded as the symbol of the sun, since ancient
times. And in today's healings, Peridot can be used to alleviate heat
related issues. Place Peridot upon your forehead, close your eyes,
relax and let the it cool the stresses and tensions of your day.

The History of Peridot:
   Peridot is among the oldest known gemstones. The "Topaz" stone on
the breastplate of Aaron, High Priest of the Hebrews in the Old
Testament, is believed to be peridot.
   Egyptians, circa 1580 B.C. to 1350 B.C., created beads from
peridot.   The Greeks and Romans, used peridot as inlays, intaglios,
pendants, and rings.
   Peridots were a prized gem late in the Ottoman empire (1300-
1918).   Turkish Sultans collected what is believed to be the world's
largest collection. The gold throne in Istanbul's Topkapi museum is
decorated with 955 peridots and there are also peridots used as
turban ornaments and on jeweled boxes.
   The largest Peridot is a 310 carat gem that belongs to the
Smithsonian Institute. A 192 carat stone of fine clear olive-green is
part of the Russian crown jewels, in the Kremlin.

Peridot in my Stone Readings:
I don't happen to have a Peridot in my collection of Reading Stones,
but substitute it with Chrysoprase, which is similar in the apple
green coloring. And my representation for this stone is: A need to
return to Mother Earth. Sometimes, in our hectic lives, we need to
commune with Mother Earth - walk on her beaches, swim in her waters,
dig in the dirt, hug a tree. And when we allow ourselves to do so, we
can feel so much better. Stress free, burden free.

Hello Everyone,
  I would like to send you a special email that started going out to
the public just today. I needed to gather my services into one area,
rather than having them scattered, so I can help many more people.
And a good friend of mine has created a wonderful website just for
a 'Very Special' service.
  I would appreciate it if you would read the attached email, and then
send it off to those of whom are in need of help, or know of those
that know of those who need help.
  Please take a moment of your time to light an Eternal Flame.
  Thank you so very much for your time.
  Sandie  and   Zsuzsana


Dear Everyone:

I would like to ask you all to help us in reaching out to anyone who
has lost friends or family in the tragedy of Sept. 11th. The numbers
are staggering - close to 7,000 lives have been lost at last count.
We want to help those departed souls and those who loved them.

Sandie Davis, one of our team of psychic readers at One Heart Oracle,
has offered to try and help these people by doing free mini-readings
to establish a contact between them and the departed souls. Please
read below.

A VERY SPECIAL GIFT
from our Psychic Stones Reader and
Psychic Detective *Sandie Davis*

Dear Friends:

We have ALL been affected, and many of us devastated, by the tragedy
of Sept. 11, 2001.

As we here at ArcanaMatrix have been trying to regain our balance and
look for the hope and enlightenment that may emerge among humankind
from the rubble that was created, we have been struck by a way we can
help in a concrete fashion.

Sandie wrote to me today ~ ' I would like to offer my services for
those who need to talk to family members that crossed over, if you
know anyone who is having a hard time with their loss, from all this
devastation that is going on. I would be more than willing to help
out.'

Sandie went on to say 'The world is calming down a bit from that
Tuesday, but...did you feel the sorrow, and all the range of emotions
these past two weeks? It has been hard to turn things off, when so
many on the other side are trying to tell their loved ones that they
are still loving them. You know Zsu, most all the spirits are sad
because they didn't get the chance to say good bye. That is mostly
their only sadness - not being able to say goodbye.'

When I read Sandie's words, I knew just what we could do!

From now until mid-October (tentatively) Sandie has most graciously
volunteered to give FREE mini-readings for those who have a
legitimate request and have either lost loved ones in this tragedy or
have otherwise been personally and directly affected.

The answers will be posted at ArcanaMatrix, and all requests will be
posted at the Arcana Forum so we can all join to send love, light and
healing to everyone who has been so tragically affected.

Visit http://www.arcanamatrix.com/tragedy.htm to email your request
for a reading. PLEASE - we can only offer this service to those who
have lost loved ones - please respect this guideline so that those
who are in the direst need can be helped.

For everyone else, please light a prayer candle at Eternal Flame:
http://www.arcanamatrix.com/eternalflames/candles.php

We all pray.

Peace on Earth,
Zsuzsana

*******Please forward this to anyone you can think of in hopes that
it may reach those it is intended to help*********

Good Morning and Good Day to you.  I hope your weekend was fun and
prosperous.
   This week's article, in three parts, will inform you of particular
stones concerning religious history, their associations, and possible
substitutions.
  Stones are the World.
Sandie

    * *  The 12 Foundation Stones of the Holy City * *

...The City was pure gold, like clear unto glass.

1.    Jasper.
2.    Sapphire (known today as Lapis Lazuli).
3.    Chalcedony.
4.    Emerald.
5.    Sardonyx.
6.    Sardius (Carnelian).
7.    Chrysolite.
8.    Beryl (possibly topaz, emerald or aquamarine).
9.    Topaz (possibly peridot).
10.  Chrysoprase.
11.  Jacinth (probably a sapphire or lapis).
12.  Amethyst.

...and the 12 gates were 12 pearls.
*****


    * *  Stones of the Jewish High Priest's Breast Plate * *

....And the stones were according to the names of the children of
Isreal, twelve, according to their names, like the engravings of a
signet, everyone  with his name, according to the twelve tribes....

Row One.  1. Sardius (May have been Carnelian or Coral) 2. Topaz 3.
Carbuncle (May have been Rock Crystal or colorless emerald.)

Row Two. 4. Emerald  5. Sapphire (May have been Lapis) 6. Diamond

Row Three. 7. Ligure (May have been yellow Jacinth)  8. Agate  9.
Amethyst

Row Four. 10. Beryl (May have been yellow jasper or Chrysolite) 11.
Onyx (May have been Beryl or Malachite) 12. Jasper

The stones represent Love, Wisdom, Truth, Justice, Peace,
Equalibrium, Humility, Strength, Faith, Joy and Victory. (yes - only
11 representations.)
*****


      * *  Twelve Apostles' Gemstones * *

In the late eighth to early ninth century Christian writers assigned
the twelve stones of the Heavenly City, to the twelve Apostles, after
the manner of some of the ancient heavens which were divided into
sectors ruled by angels and saints.

Peter was given the Japser.
Paul was given the Sapphire.
Andrew the Chalcedony and John the Emerald.
Thomas was given the Beryl.
Topas was assigned to Matthew, as the Chrysoprase was assinged to
Thaddeus.
Simon Zelotes was given the Jacinth. And Matthias was assigned with
Amethyst.
   The order of Apostles' names differ however, in different books of
the New Testament. Here is another list:
Peter, the Japser.
Andrew, the Sapphire.
James, the Chalcedonly.
John, the Emerald.
Philip, the Sardonyx.
Matthew, the Amethyst. Thoman the Beryl, Thaddeous, the Chrysoprase,
James the Less, the Topaz.
Simon, the Jacinth.
Matthias the Chrysolite and Bartholomew, the Carnelian.

Hello and Good Morning.
I hope your weekend was restful and that you are in good health and
good spirits today.
Today's article is about the beatiful Tiger Eye. This happens to be
my favorite stone, and I hope you enjoy the article as much as I did
in creating it for your reading pleasure.
Sandie

Tiger Eye

Zodiac Signs: Capricorn and Leo
Chakra: Solar Plexus
Numerology: 4 - Work. Management
Elements: Earth and Fire
Chemical Compound: NaFe+3(SiO3)2

Tiger Eye is a variety of Chalcedony, or quartz, and comes in it's
silky colors of golden yellow-brown, dark-red known as Tiger's Iron,
and deep blue known as Falcons Eye or Hawks Eye.
   The Tiger Eye mineral is made of quartz with many slender
crocidolite (asbestos) fibers, giving the chatoyance effect. This
effect is nick named Cat's Eye, as the golden or red or blue color
switches around according to the angle of light.
   Tiger Eye makes into handsome jewelry in rings, pendants and beads,
and attractive decorations such as spheres and eggs.

The Tiger Eye has been used and worn for centuries as protection from
the Evil Eye and spells. Today's magickal uses include protection
from dark magic, when worn. Also, if you are regressing to find a
family member or friend, the Tiger Eye will help you scry into your
pasts, and aid in clarifying fuzzy details.

   Regarding healing properites, the Tiger Eye is helpful to the
spleen, pancreas, and digestive organs.

   In general Stone usage, the Tiger eye is a good stone for
understanding any cycle which you may be going through. This stone
will bring truth, enlightenment and insite. Too, let it become your
third eye, helping you to see and understand, yet not judge both
sides of a story or situation. You will be respected for you
listening and understanding powers, plus come to a happy
solution/conclusion concerning all.  Tiger Eye will also help one
gain greater spiritual understanding, by aiding your developement of
inner strength and repsonsibilities. Tiger Eye is a good stone to
defeat or rid yourself and your home of negative energies.

Tiger Eye is a good stone for business people. This stone will bring
to those intelligence, wisdom, and inner strength to deal with the
public, paperwork, deadlines, facts and figures. A nice piece or
decoration of any color Tiger Eye on a desk, will bring to the owner
assurance that they will be meeting all obligations with efficiency
and skill.

I use the Tiger Eye in my Readings representing:
Golden Tiger Eye: inner strength.
Red Tiger Eye: schooling.
Blue Tiger Eye: intelligence.

*NOTE*
For those of you have have recently joined, and would like a copy of
the past articles, please let me know just what items you would like
to read, and I will send them to you. The list is as follows:
Articles From:
July, 30: Amethyst
August, 06: Star Sign Stones
August, 13: Citrine
August, 20: Alternative Stones
August, 27: Labradorite
September, 03: Dreamtime
September, 10: Birthstone Qualities

Hello Everyone,
  If I may, I would like to send a special announcement today, in
regards to all the souls that were lost, and, families and friends
who lost loved ones in yesterday's tragic acts.
   My stones and I would like everyone in the world to know how sorry
we are for the sad and sorrowful energies that has engulfed the
entire planet.
   My stones and I wish all of you a speedy recovery, if you were
injured, help from all the Powers That be if you are in need of
councelling, and many rainbow lights of love to those who have
crossed over.
   Sandie Davis

Good Morning to you all.  :+)   I hope your weekend was fun and full of nice
memories.

This week's article talks about the qualities of a particular Birthstone. Each
Zodiac sign Birthstone, has a quality, or, meaning assigned to it. Read the
following list to find your Birthstone Qualities and the Qualities of that
particular stone's color.  Too, the healing agent of that particular stone, and
a little bit of Lore for you reading entertainment.
Gems R Us!
Sandie

Birthstone Qualites

For the Month of January, the Garnet's quality is: Constancy, loyalalty,
staunchness, truth.
Garnet/Red Quality: Love and passion.
The Healing Power of Garnet: Purifies and regenerates all body systems,
particulary the blood and heart.
Lore: Greek children today, continue to wear the Garnet to protect against
drowning. This is based on the the Garnet's reputation of keeping the wearer
free from harm.

For the Month of February, the Amethyst's quality is: Sincerity, genuineness,
honesty, truthfulness, heartfelt feelings.
Amethyst/Purple Quality: Spiritual.
The Healing Power of Amethyst: Relieve physical pain, migraines, insomnia, and
sore eyes.
Lore: Egyptians soldiers wore carved scarabs of Amethyst believing them to be
protective amulets against harm by any type of weapon.

For the Month of March, the Aquamarine's quality is: Courage, heroism, boldness,
bravery.
Aquamarine/Green-blue Quality: Soothing, physical healing.
The Healing Power of Aquamarine: Strengthens kidney, liver, spleen and thyroid.
Lore: A large Aquamarine once adorned the crown of James II of England. When the
stones in the crown were later valued, it turned out to be only a piece of
glass. To this day, noone is certain of when, or how, the stone was replaced.

For the Month of April, the Diamond's quality is:  Innocence, purity,
righteousness, exemplary, virtuous.
Diamond/Clear-prism Quality: Consciousness.
The Healing Power of Diamond: The Diamond is known as the Master Healer,
breaking the blockages in the crown chakra and personality.
Lore: "Scribbling Rings," which were made by inserting a diamond octahedron into
a heavy gold ring, was made popular when Elizabeth I ruled England. Young men
would use the sharp point of the diamond to scratch poetry on the windows of the
lady who had caught their eye.

For the Month of May, the Emerald's quality is: Success, thriving, notable,
fortunate.
Emerald/Green Quality: Money.
The Healing Power of Emerald: Strengthens the eyes, heart, immune system and
nervous system. It is considered to be a high energy stone.
Lore: This stone was once believed to crack if a woman's chastity was violated.
As the times would have it, the Emerald was a favorite stone for a husband to
give to his wife.

For the Month of June, the Pearl's quality is: Health, wholeness, haleness,
vital, soundness.
Pear/White Quality: Beauty.
The Healing Power of Pearl is: Treatment of stomachache, cold, bronchitis and
lung infections.
Lore: One legend of Pearl's origin comes from the Orient, where it is stated
that at the Full Moon, drops of heavenly dew fell from the moon and were caught
by oysters. This dew then hardened in to Pearls.

For the Month of July, the Ruby's quality is:  Contentment, enrapture,
gratification, charm, satisfaction.
Ruby/Pink to Red Quality: Nurturing, caring.
The Healing Power of Ruby: Revitalization of the entire body.
Lore: Madame de Pompadour, mistess of the French king Louis XV, had a large Ruby
cut into the shape of a pig, and wore that as a talisman for good luck. Today
that piece of jewelry is in the Louvre Museum.

For the Month of August, the Peridot's quality is: Married happiness, love,
bliss, holding all things dear.
Peridot/Yellow-green Quality: Mental balance and health.
The Healing Power of Peridot: Aids in tissue regeneration and purified the body
by strengthening the blood. Can reduce fevers.
Lore: The Egyptians got their Peridot from the Jazirat Zabugat in the Red Sea.
It was highly prized and considered very sacred. At this time, Peridot was more
valuable than diamonds.

For the Month of September, the Sapphire's quality is: Clear thinking, focus,
mental wit, intelligence.
Sapphire/Blue Quality: Communication.
The Healing Power of Sapphire: Relieve backaches and skin problems. Can improve
hair and nail. Heals mind and spirit.
Lore: In the 12th century c.e., Christian clergy adopted Sapphire for
ecclesiastical rings with such fervor that Pope Innocent III issued a decree
that every bishop wear a gold ring set with Sapphire. Unfortunatly, many of the
surviving rings have turned out to be blue paste or opaque glass.

For the Month of October, the Opal's quality is: Hope, confidence, faith,
credence, reliance.
Opal/Multi-color Quality: Multi-talented.
The Healing Power of Opal: Soothing to the heart, eyes an nerves. Preserves good
health.
Lore: To the Romans, the Opal was a stone that would bring great good fortune.
The Russians refused to end any transaction if they saw an Opal among the
offered goods, fearing bad luck. Sadly, the Opal has been assigned these
proporties through many ages. I think it is time we give the Opal a break, and
consider it to be a most beautiful stone - leaving good luck or bad luck out of
it.

For the Month of November, the Topaz's quality is: Fidelity, ardor, allegiance,
devotion.
Topaz/Yellow Quality: Desirous of learning.
The Healing Power of Topaz: Helping in treating high blood pressure. Helps blood
and the circulation in general.
Lore: Many physicians of the 4th, 5th and 6th centuries believed that the Topaz
exuded a milky fluid on occasion. And this fluid was considered to be an
antidote for rabies.

For the Month of December, the Turquoise's quality is: Prosperity, good fortune,
abundance, well being.
Turquoise/Blue-green Quality: Peace of Mind.
The Healing Power of Turquoise: Improve and correct respitory systems. Can
regenerate tissue. A strong stone for strengthening the entire body.
Lore: Both the Native Americans and Tibetan Buddhists hold turquoise in the
highest regard, saying that Turquoise gives life and breath to the Earth and its
creatures. And,  that it is one of the protectors and guardians of the body and
soul.

Good Morning!
I hope you are having a wonderful Labor Day. Happy BBQing to you, if
you are planning on this type of meal. Please enjoy the following
article.
Sandie

Dream Time

Have you ever dreampt of a jewel, stone, rock or a piece of jewelry?
Here are some interesting interpretations for those dreams.

   To dream of jewelry is to hold dear to your heart a gift that
someone has given you. This could be a gift of friendship, a gift of
a smile when you were feeling low. It could mean something
materialistc such as a lover's ring, or a bouquet of flowers. On a
bigger level, perhpas tuition to a college you couldn't afford. These
gifts come in many different ways and come in many different types.
You will be the best judge of this dream.
   To dream of jewels is very similar in interpretation to that of
jewelry dreams. Jewels mean you are keeping in your heart and mind,
things that you treasure. This could mean emotions, such as, you
treasure your ability to sooth and calm those in their time of
stress. Or, you treasure your ability to love other's no matter what
character they possess. Or perhaps you treasure your integrity, your
honesty, etc.
   Your treasure might consist of a materialistic item you worked and
saved for a long time to own. Perhpas it is a many generation
heirloom, or the brand new car or home you've been wanting to
purchase.
   Treasures come in many different types, styles, shapes, forms and
sizes. Something you hold dear, and might dream about, is your
special treasure, or as stated above, a gift.
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Color of stones have their own meaning. If you dreampt of a purple
Amethyst, its meaning is: healing. Perhaps you are in need of
spiritual, emotional, mental or physical healing. The Amethyst dream
will alert you to this fact.
   To dream of the colorless Diamond could possibly mean you are
becoming  greedy in your possessions. You can't see the color of
openheartedness and openmindedness. Or, perhaps you dreampt of the
diamond's hardness. This means your character is in need of some
softening. You've become too hard in your nature.
   If you have dreampt of the beautiful green Emerald, you are being
made aware of your potential and growth. This stone is giving you the
encouragement for successful endeavors.
   Opal dreams are telling you to become aware of your intuitive
powers. Opal's lights are showing you the enlightenment you will gain
when seeking your intuitive gifts inside you.
   Dreaming of the white Pearl is a nice way of telling yourself that
no matter what happens, you will always come out on top. Pearl dreams
are like getting a welcomed pat on the back.
   If you have dreams of Red Rubies, then you have been, or are in
need of, extending yourself to others. Perhaps you are giving too
much of yourself and dreaming of Ruby is a warning sign to think of
yourself now. Or, it could mean that you should prepare yourself to
be in service of others. Examples are: your comfort and kind words at
a funeral, or your smile and gentle touch after one's surgery. An
unexpected baby gift you crocheted, or reading books to children at
the library.  You'll be the best judge of Ruby's meaning if you
chance to dream of it's rich color.
   To dream of Sapphire's blue is very special. This jewel is telling
you that it is time for pursuit of a religious pathway. Too, you need
to expand on your thought boundaries. It is time for you to open your
mind and let faith and spiritualism in.
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   If you have dreampt of a rock, or a rock cluster, this means it is
time for a reality check in your waking life. Perhaps you have been
living in a dream world for too long, or your imagination is running
away, or you are having  paranoid thoughts. No matter, you need to
find a grounding point in your waking life, if rocks have come into
your dreams.
   Have you dreampt of a sculptured rock? This interpretation means
you've experienced a rich, well rounded life. You are confident and
have healthy self-esteem.
   If you have dreampt of tiny rocks or stones or pebbles, then you
are in need of the self-esteem mentioned above. You see your self as
an insignificant person - just another grain of sand on the beach.
Tonight, as you fall asleep, tell yourself you will dream of a
sculptured rock.
   Dreaming of the weight or hardness of a stone is alerting you to
the fact that you have hardended your character. In some instances
this is for the good. Perhaps you needed a little weight in your life
so people no longer take you for granted.  In a lot of instances
though,  it is alerting you to the fact that you have hardened your
character and are in need of changing your nature for the better,
quickly. You will be the best judge of interpretation for this type
of dream.
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   With the many books written about dream interpretation, some dating
back to the second century, many individual stones have been
mentioned and interpreted. The list is as follows.

Agate: you are going on a journey.
Amber: you are going on a voyage.
Amethyst: you will have freedom from harm.
Aquamarine: you will be making new friends.
Bloodstone: you will hear distressing news.
Carnelian: you will sense impending misfortune.
Chalcedony: you and a friend will be rejoined.
Chrysoberyl: you will be in a time of need.
Coral: you will recover from a sickness.
Crystal: you will have freedom from enemies.
Diamond: you will have victory over your enemies.
Emerald: you will have much happiness to look forward to.
Jasper: you will have a love returned.
Jet: you will have sorrow.
Lapis Lazuli: you will find faithful love.
Moonstone: you will sense impending danger.
Moss Agate: you will have an unsuccessful journey.
Onyx: you will have a happy marriage.
Opal: you will enmass great possessions.
Pearl: you will have faithful friends.
Ruby: you will have unexpected guests.
Sapphire: you will escape from danger.
Topaz: no harm will befall you.
Tourmaline: you will have an accident.
Turquoise: you will have prosperity.

Happy Monday Morning to you all. I hope this week's article finds you
rested from a great weekend. Please enjoy.

Labradorite

The beautiful Labradorite, was discovered in 1770 and the name was
derived from its main source, the Labrador pennisula, St. Paul
Island, in Canada.

Labradorite is a plagioclase feldspar, with uninteresting background
color of dark smoke grey, but does display a dazzeling iridescence
which gives the stone its value when lights strikes the stone from a
particular direction. Then, a play of rainbow colored reflections,
that being inclusions of rutile, ilmanite and magnetite, with colors
of peacock blue, coppery red and a dusky gold, similar looking to
that of an exotic butterfly wing, known as schiller,
or, 'Labradorescence' are displayed over the stone's surface.

Interestingly, the Labradorite, long ago had a property assigned to
it to symbolize the moon and the sun. Labradorite has in fact been
found in meteorites.

Labradorite has been assigned the property to assist one in ridding
of and to progress from the old ways. It encourages one to then
embrace new and exciting methods to attain your goals and desires.
Labradorite can too, help you to handle life's changes, promoting
strength and prerseverance.

Dubbed as the Matriarch of the Subconscious Mind, Labradorite
facilitates the transformation of intuition into intelligent
thought.  It has been stated to be helpful in the treament of brain
disorders, stimulate mental acuity, reduce anxiety and also releave
stress. Wear this stone when you need to meet deadlines, or need to
be alert and focused for a long period of time. Labradorite will
assure you of not tiring out.

On a medical basis, Labradorite can aid in your digestion, regulation
and your metabolism. It is also stated that Labradorite can help the
eyes become clearer, focusing more easily.

Labradorite Trivia:
The Labradorite has been given the honor of representing the day of
Saturday.
Labradorite is associated with the zodiac signs of Sagittarius,
Scorpio and Leo.
If you dream of Labradorite, this symbolizes that you need to connect
with your spiritual and creative side.
This stone has the strongest effect when used on the fifth, sixth and
seventh chakras.
Labradorite pieces has been found among the artifacts of the Red
Painted People of the state of Maine, and date back before year c.e.
1000.
Gem quality Labradorite is named Spectrolite, and can be found in
Finland.
'Black Moonstone' is a nickname given to the black colorless specimen
of Labradorite.

Good Morning!
I hope all of you had a very nice weekend. Here is this week's
article. Please enjoy.

Alternative Birthstones

Many people have asked me what other stones could be used for a
suitable substitute birthstone. So I have created the list below.
    If your finances are those where you can't afford a true
birthstone, try an alternative stone. They will be less expensive,
but still rich in color, and rich in the energies of your birth month.

The Month of January
Instead of Garnet, choose Red Spinel, Red Jasper or Sard. Each are a
deep red in color, as is the Garnet.

The Month of February
Instead of Amethyst, chose Violet Spinel, Violet Tanzanite or
Scapolite. Each has the rich purple color, as in the Amethyst. Too,
Amethyst Quartz, or Chevron Amethyst is a very nice substitute.

The Month of March
Instead of Aquamarine, choose Indicolite, Euclase or Blue Topaz. Each
has the pretty sea-green color, as that of the Aquamarine. Too, a
pale blue Calcite or dyed Quartz is suitable.

The Month of April
Instead of Diamond, choose White Spinel, White Zircon or Colorless
Topaz. Each clear in color and when faceted, sparkles such as the
Diamond does. As a very suitable substitute, Quartz will always stand
as number one.

The Month of May
Instead fo Emerald, choose Dark Green Spinel, Cloromelanite or Jade.
Each has the beautiful green, as does the Emerald. Too, Dark Green
Jaspers make nice substitutes.

The month of June
Instead of Pearl, choose Davite, Onyx or Chalcedony. Each are a silky
white, mirroring the Pearl's luster.

The month of July
Instead of Ruby, choose Red or Pink Spinel, Rhodonite, Stichtite.
Each has the soft red-pink color of the elegant Ruby.

The month of August
Instead of Peridot, choose Demantoid, Hydrogrossular or Hiddenite.
Each has the muted green tones, as does the Peridot stone. Too, Light
Green Jaspers and Jadeite are a fine substitutes for Peridot.

The month of September
Instead of Sapphire, choose Dark Blue Zircon, Blue Tanzanite or
Sodalite. Each a dark, deep royal color of the Sapphire.

The month of October
Instead of Opal, choose the Kunzite, Star Rose Quartz or Thulite.
Each bringing out the colors and/or lights of the Opal stone.

The month of November
Instead of Topaz, choose the Golden Spinel, Yellow Zircon or Citrine.
Each mirroring the warm golden color of Topaz.
.
The month of December
Instead of Turquoise, choose the Blue Zircon, Hemimorphite or
Chrysocolla. Each having the peacefull green-blue color matching the
Turquoise.

Hello and Welcome new members.
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   Sandie

Citrine
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Chakra: Solar Plexas
Numerology: 6 - Home and Family. Humanitarian. Teacher.
Element: Water
Chemical Composition: SiO2 silicon dioxide

   Natural Citrine is relatively rare. Many of the stones sold today
are artifically created by heating amethyst to approximately 900
degrees in Fahrenheit, whereupon it turns a beautiful golden color.
   These Citrines show pale red, pale orange or warm bronze shades,
whereas the natural citrine is greenish-yellow in color.
   The pleasing color and hardness of Citrine make it suitable for
cutting, faceting and making striking pieces of jewelry. Because of
it's abundancy, Citrine is relatively inexpensive, and can be offered
in both small and large pieces. Sometimes this yellow stone has been
misrepresented as the more expensive Yellow Topaz, under such names
as Madeira Topaz or Bahia Topaz.  The name Citrine is derived from
the French word 'citron,'  meaning lemon, referring to Citrine's
lemon color.

   Citrine was not as popular as other quartz gemstones among the
ancient cultures. But it was used during the Hellenistic Age (323 -
380 b.c.e.) in Greece for jewelry pieces. And remained popular into
the first and second centuries in both Greece and Rome.
   Medically, Citrine was carried as protection against plagues,
epidemics and venomous reptile and snake bites. Too, it was used as a
talisman for alchoholism, overindulgences, scandal, treachery and
evil thoughts.

   Citrine has been assigned many properties for today's usage.
Because of its yellow color, the physical healing property of Citrine
will aid in all urinary troubles. It can reduce ulcer flair ups. It
is stated to be a good stone for tissue regeneration and detoxifying
all the bodies. It will aid in the promotion of good health to the
circulation, kidneys, heart, gallbladder, liver and instestines.
  Due to the Citrine being a Quartz stone, it has the property of
bringing awareness, intuitiveness and enlightenment to the owner. Due
again to it's different color, of that of the evening sunset, healing
and balanced emotions are in store for the owner when Citrine is used
in meditations.

   I use Citrine in my Readings to tell my clients that they need to
find information about a situation going on in their life.  They need
detail and understanding to help them get through the ordeal or
handle the circumstances. Perhaps they will find the information
needed in a book, through a professional, looking within. Either way,
they need the information to guide them through their situation.
   If you are in need of some guidance, meditate or concentrate on a
piece of Citrine. Listen to it's message. You will be guided to the
information you are in need of.

Good Morning and Good Day to you all. Please enjoy this week's
article.  If any of you have information or inquiries, please don't
hesitate to write to me at: Star50177@...   I would love to hear
from you.  Stones are the Universe.

    Each of our birth months have the honor of presenting us with
three unique stones. Find your birth month below and read all about
your:

Star Sign Stones

Aries (March 21 to April 19)
Birthstone: Diamond - Increase personal clarity.
Planetary Stone: Jasper - Reduces insecurites, fears and guilts.
Lucky Charm Stone: Bloodstone - Become more knowledgable in the way
of the world.

Taurus (April 20 to May 20)
Birthstone: Emerald - Physical and emotional healing.
Planetary Stone: Aventurine - Physical and mental soother, healer and
balancer.
Lucky Charm Stone: Sapphire - Clear thinking.

Gemini (May 21 to June 20)
Birthstone: Pearl - Improve self worth.
Planetary Stone: Tiger Eye - Focus the mind.
Lucky Charm Stone: Agate -  Promotes grace, good health, happiness,
intelligence and longevity.

Cancer (June 21 to July 22)
Birthstone: Ruby -  Open your heart for love.
Planetary Stone: Moonstone - Gift of prophecy and second site.
Lucky Charm Stone: Chalcedony - Finds your happiness.

Leo (July 23 to August 22)
Birthstone: Peridot - Aids in understanding our existance.
Planetary Stone: Rock Crystal -  Channels all good energies.
Strengthens all other stone properties
Lucky Charm Stone: Onyx - Knowing all the powers that be.

Virgo (August 22 to September 22)
Birthstone: Sapphire - Clear thinking.
Planetary Stone: Citrine - Aids in connecting with Spirit.
Lucky Charm Stone: Carnelian - Creativity and mental processing.

Libra (September 23 to October 22)
Birthstone: Opal - Enhance receptive and projective powers.
Planetary Stone: Sapphire - Clear thinking.
Lucky Charm Stone: Chysolite - Find your spiritualistic focus.

Scorpio (October 23 to November 21)
Birthstone: Yellow Topaz - Physical and inner strength.
Planetary Stone: Garnet - Brings patience, and, persistance when
needed.
Lucky Charm Stone: Beryl - Healing and divination.

Sagittarius (November 22 to December 21)
Birthstone: Turquoise - Easily start new projects.
Planetary Stone: Topaz - Physical and inner strength.
Lucky Charm Stone: Pearl - Improve self worth.

Capricorn (December 22 to January 19)
Birthstone: Aquamarine - Use to experience love. Eases depression.
Planetary Stone: Lapiz Lazuli - Expand viewpoints. Can understand the
mind.
Lucky Charm Stone: Ruby - Open your heart for love.

Aquarius ( January 20 to February 18)
Birthstone: Garnet - Brings patience, and, persistance when needed.
Planetary Stone: Turquoise - Easily start new projects.
Lucky Charm Stone: Opal - Enhance receptive and projective powers.

Pisces (February 19 to March 20)
Birthstone: Amethyst - Increses spirituality.
Planetary Stone: Aquamarine - Use to experience love. Eases
depression.
Lucky Charm Stone: Rock Crystal - Channels all good energies.
Strengthens all other stone properties.

Good Morning and Welcome all, to the new Psychic Stone Sensations
Newsletter. I hope you have an enjoyable journey learning the many
properties and information of stones.
   Being the Metaphysical World has chosen the Amethyst to represent
the Powers That Be, I would like our first article to talk about this
beautiful stone. Happy Stones to you all.

Amethyst
Zodiac Sign: Pisces, Virgo, Aquarius and Capricorn
Chakra: Crown
Numerology: 3 - Self expression through many artistic gifts and
talents
Element: Air
Chemical Composition: SiO2 with ferric Iron

Amethyst is a crystalline quartz colored purple by traces of ferric
iron. (One cubic foot of quartz can be turned into the amethyst
specimen, by as much iron as is contained on the head of a pin.)
Amethys is the most valuable form of quartz crystal, the deeper
purple being the most prized.

      Throughout the ages, the Amethyst has long been a prized stone
for both jewelry, decoration, ritual use, and for it's most ancient
property, that being the prevention of inebriation.
   The word "amethyst" comes from the Greek, amethystos, meaning "non-
intoxicating." The Greeks and Romans claimed when an Amethyst piece
was set into a goblet of wine, it neutralized the alcohol. Thus
creating continuing sobriety.
   As reported by Camillus Leonardus, an  Italian physician and writer
to the Borgias, the Amethyst was still prescribed to prevent
inebriation in 1750.
   This following Roman tale is the story of the goddess Diana and the
god Bacchus, regarding Amethyst's origin:
        The Wine god, Bacchus, was very angry because he felt
neglected by mortals.  He stated that his lions would devour the next
human he came in contact with. A young maiden by the name of
Amethyst, crossed Bacchus' path on her journey to Diana's shrine.
When the lions began their attack, Amethyst's screams caught Diana's
attention, who then turned the maiden into a transparent rock
crystal. This action turned Bacchus penitent of his loss of control,
and, pouring wine over the pillar, turned the color from white to
purple.

    Amethyst as a long history with religious practices. Inside the
Egyptian 'Book of the Dead,' are instructions for placing heart
shaped amethyst stones on a deceased body.  The use of heart shaped
stones is practiced today, when a groom gives one to his bride,
confirming great happiness and tranquility in their marriage.
    Other uses of Amethyst today bring properites of great
spiritualism, used by Seers, Mystics, Readers, and in magickal
rituals. Wear an Amethyst when you want to get in touch with your
intuition, your feelings, or your own values. The Amethyst has
remarkable influences of enhancement for your mind, your intuition,
and also your insight concerning practical things. Use Amethyst in
your meditations to lift your spirits, bringing joy and rejuvination
of your inner self.

   Personally, I use my Quartz Amethyst to clarify visions and bring
details into focus.
   Use your piece of  Amethyst to clarify your images, and, to bring
your plans to fruition.