Cultures around the world have valued gemstones not only as a symbol of power, but also for their metaphysical properties. For millennia, gemstones have been revered as sources of healing power, protection, strength, and wealth. They were even found adorning the body of the oldest fossilized human, which was dated to 5 million years ago! Gemstones have been used by the powerful and the mystical; they have been embedded in royal crowns and scepters of royal kings and queens around the world, and they have been used by healers and psychics as metaphysical tools to help access mystical powers.
Different gemstones are said to have unique metaphysical powers. Here is an overview of what metaphysical properties some popular gemstones hold:
Burma Ruby - Burma Ruby can help bring clarity and wisdom to your world. This stone is believed to assist you in finding your most productive outlets. The fiery power of Burmese Ruby will ignite passion and keep its wearer motivated. Burma Ruby is known to protect its possessor against harmful intentions. This gemstone is also thought to shield against psychic or physical attack. Sleeping with a ruby is thought to stimulate lucid dreaming, allowing your conscious mind to interact with the subconscious. Interestingly a dream of ruby can signal new wealth or other financial opportunity soon to come in your future.
Amethyst - Amethyst is one of the most popular and widely sold gemstones. It promotes happiness and spirituality, balancing intelligence, emotions, and the physical side of the body. It is also a healing gemstone and is said to calm the nervous system, promote healing in the stomach and heart, and ease the pain of arthritis.
Tourmaline - Tourmaline gemstones have the power to enhance ones understanding, increase self-confidence and amplify ones psychic energies, and aid in concentration and communication. Conversely, they are said to neutralize negative energies, and dispel fear and grief. Tourmaline is believed to be useful in relaxing the body and the mind, and to help in the treatment of many different diseases such as anxiety, blood poisoning, arthritis, and heart disease. Read more…
