The Pagan Students Association Presents: Crystals, Stones, Minerals, and More

The Introductory Workshop to Using Mineral Energy

Hosted by: Amber Foster Townsend and enna Mortensen

In this guide you will !ind in!ormation pro"ided by main authors in the !ield o! stone and crystal#based metaphysics$ as well as practical ad"ice and interpretations pro"ided by the workshop hosts based upon real#li!e e%periences& Authors included in this hand#out include$ 'aisha Ahsian$ (cott )unningham$ )assandra Eason$ Melody$ enna Mortensen$ *obert (immons$ and Amber Foster Townsend&

The following minerals will be discussed in this workshop: )olorless +)lear, -uart. Amethyst )itrine *ose -uart. (moky -uart. Moonstone Tiger/s Eye (now!lake 0bsidian asper 1lue 2ace Agate )arnelian (odalite (elenite Howlite Fluorite 2ar"ikite Hematite 3arnet
*Note: Common Attributes refers to information that can most commonly be found in printed materials
concerning the metaphysical and healing properties of stones, crystals, and minerals.

Personal Attributes are attributed properties that the hosts of the workshop have assigned to stones, crystals, and minerals based upon their own experiences while working with them. All who are interested in working with stones, crystals, and minerals should develop a personal understanding of this sub ect that will differ slightly from what can be found in books.

)olorless +)lear, -uart.

Common Attributes: )olorless clear 4uart. crystal is one o! the most abundant minerals on earth making up o"er 567 o! the Earth/s crust& 8ue to its ubi4uitous nature$ it has been used widely !or a "arious metaphysical purposes around the world& Here are 9ust a !ew o! its many properties: Focusing energy or willpower +especially with crystal points,$ encouraging intellectual dri"e and !ocus$ increasing psychism$ ampli!ying energy$ and !or use in general healing:cleansing:energy work& )olorless clear 4uart. can be used !or almost any purpose in energy work and is one o! the most "ersatile minerals& )olorless clear 4uart. is associated with the crown chakra& Personal Attributes: )olorless clear 4uart. makes an e%cellent wand tip$ especially in the crystal point !orm& Using crystal points in healing can help to !ocus the energies o! other stones# only pro%imity o! the stones is needed& Any shape can help to clear the mind o! !og$ mental ha.e$ or con!usion& ;oints in combination with other stones can gi"e you !ocus in speci!ic directions& )lear 4uart. is also a good stone to use in place o! other stones i! it is the only stone a"ailable& -uart. that substitutes !or another stone MU(T be intentioned !or that speci!ic purpose$ but it can be used in this way success!ully& Historically, -uart. crystal was named !or the 3reek krystallos$ meaning <ice/& Ancient 3reeks belie"ed 4uart. crystals to be ice that was !ro.en by the gods$ ne"er to melt& Elemental Correspondence: Air

*ose -uart.
Common Attributes: This so!t pink to deep rose "ariety o! 4uart. is most commonly associated with lo"e& *ose 4uart. represents all !orms o! lo"e that one has !or lo"ers$ !amily$ !riends$ and sel!& This stone is also used to help one accept and lo"e one/s sel! in order to promote emotional healing o! all kinds&

This stone is also used to reconcile lo"ers by bringing peace and calm& *ose 4uart. is also used to attract lo"e into one/s li!e and is associated with the heart chakra& Personal Attributes: *ose -uart.$ it can be used during e%tended healings and :or medical treatment$ to help recipients to !eel lo"e around them& *ose 4uart. is used to pre"ent any depression stemming !rom the illness and thus helps to !acilitate a !aster reco"ery& *ose 4uart. can also be used to help counteract the detrimental side e!!ect o! medication where the user !eels =o"er#medicated>& Historically, *ose -uart. was used as a gi!t between lo"ers in ancient *ome due to its mythological origin as the result o! the staining o! white 4uart. with the mingled blood o! Aphrodite$ the 3reek goddess o! lo"e$ and her wounded lo"er$ Adonis& Elemental Correspondence: Water

Amethyst
Common Attributes: This "ariety o! 4uart. ranges in color !rom pale la"ender to deep purple and is particularly known !or its ability to promote psychic abilities and !acilitate deeper sel!#e%ploration o! one/s own spirituality& Amethyst is a peace!ul$ soothing stone whose calming energy is especially help!ul during times o! emotional crisis and to aid emotional healing& This stone is also bene!icial !or protection against psychic attack and when kept bedside can help ward o!! insomnia and nightmares& Amethyst corresponds to the crown chakra& Personal Attributes: The darker the color o! an amethyst used$ the deeper one can e%plore underlying subconscious moti"ations& Use amethyst to =e%plore your inner labyrinth>& When used with smoky 4uart.$ amethyst can be used to alle"iate pro!ound grie!& 2ighter colors o! amethyst can be used to help people reco"er !rom both emotional and physical shock& Historically, Amethyst deri"es its name !rom the 3reek amethustos$ which means <not drunk/& In ancient times$ this stone was used as a charm against into%ication and was sacred to 1acchus$ the *oman god o! wine& Elemental Correspondence: Water:Air

)itrine

Common Attributes: )itrine is a yellow to golden#brown "ariety o! 4uart. that is protecti"e and is use!ul !or energi.ing the chakras and <cleansing/ accumulated unwanted energy in one/s own aura or in the surrounding en"ironment& Many claim that )itrine is one o! the !ew stones that are not able to hold any negati"e energy$ thus making it a pri.ed stone !or cleansing& Personal Attributes: )itrine is associated with motherhood energies and would be most appropriate as a gi!t to be gi"en to a new mother to help her transition into her new li!e& )itrine can speci!ically help with postpartum depression& Historically, )itrine was linked to the *oman 3od$ Mercury$ and was purported to enhance communication$ impro"e business$ and attract money& Elemental Correspondence: Air

(moky -uart.
Common Attributes: A brown to black "ariety o! 4uart. that is most o!ten used to help one o"ercome an emotion:physical drain stemming !rom illness or grie!& This stone is also good !or grounding out e%cess or negati"e energy in the surrounding en"ironment or !or personal grounding& This stone corresponds to the heart:solar ple%us chakra& (ince the dark colors o! smoky 4uart. are due to natural radiation$ some healers suggest using smoky 4uart. to aid reco"ery !rom radiation +sun, burns or e%posure to radioacti"e materials& Personal Attributes: (moky 4uart. is help!ul !or o"ercoming !eelings o! !rustration and disappointment stemming !rom the loss o! a 9ob or chronic unemployment& When paired with the =prosperity> stone o! your choice$ smoky 4uart. can help gi"e one the dri"e and added boost to ac4uire a new 9ob& (moky 4uart. is also good !or communicating with earth spirits +i&e& soil$ sand$ clay?not "egetation,& When paired with other stones can be use!ul !or helping a garden to thri"e& Historically, (moky 4uart. was used to dri"e away e"il and was !ashioned into religious symbols and hung on bedroom walls&

Elemental Correspondence: Earth

Tiger/s Eye
Common Attributes: Tiger/s Eye is a pseudomorph o! 4uart. containing brilliant gold and brown bands o! asbestos& Tiger/s Eye is use!ul !or instilling courage and !ortitude into the daunted& This stone also brings strong balancing energy in order to e"en out ones own energy and emotions and to gi"e stability& Tiger/s Eye has long been belie"ed to gi"e protection !rom all !orms +physical and psychic, o! attack or danger& Personal Attributes: Gold Tigers Eye: 3ood general protecti"e stone !or physical and emotional protection& This can be used in wards !or home protection& 3old Tiger/s Eye is associated with 1ast$ the Egyptian cat goddess$ and Artemis$ 3reek goddess o! hunters and the protectress o! children and pregnant women& Blue Tigers Eye: (peci!ically linked to emotion and emotional protection& This "ariety can help with slight depression$ and when combined with smoky 4uart.$ helps with grie!& This can be used in wards !or home protection& This !orm is also linked to 1ast$ and with Isis in her protecti"e aspect& Red Tigers Eye: The most aggressi"ely physically and magically protecti"e !orm o! Tiger/s Eye& This can be used in wards !or home protection& *ed Tiger/s Eye is associated with (ekhmet$ Egyptian 2ion#headed warrior goddess& Historically, Tiger/s Eye was engra"ed with symbols and worn by *oman soldiers to protection during battle& Elemental Correspondence: Fire +3old:*ed Tiger/s Eye,$ Fire:Water +1lue Tiger/s Eye,

1lue 2ace Agate

Common Attributes: 1lue 2ace Agate is a pale blue and white banded agate& Use this stone to generate peace and happiness$ and to aid stress relie!& 1lue 2ace agate "ibrates with gentle positi"e energy and is help!ul to those who ha"e di!!iculty e%pressing themsel"es "ocally due to !ear o! 9udgment& Ha"ing 1lue 2ace agate in one/s home reduces con!rontations and help to keep peace& This stones corresponds to the throat chakra& Personal Attributes:

1lue 2ace Agate is associated with pregnancy and is protecti"e o! both the woman and her unborn child& Ha"ing a piece o! 1lue 2ace Agate present during childbirth ensures a smooth deli"ery& 1lue 2ace Agate pro"ides com!ort !or one e%periencing an%iety attacks and o"er time could help to alle"iate them more& Historically, 1lue 2ace agate is associated with the @irgin Mary and is an icon o! motherhood& 'orse traditions link it to 'erthus$ a (candina"ian earth mother goddess& Elemental Correspondence: Water

*ed asper
Common Attributes: This bright red 4uart. chalcedony is an opa4ue stone used !or protecti"e and de!ensi"e magic to send negati"ity back to its source& Also carried during healing or spells !or health& *ed asper is good !or balancing and strengthening both body and mind& ;rotection o! people$ homes$ places o! work& 3ood !or healing in"ol"ing the blood#related disorders o! the body and menstrual problems& Emotionally$ *ed asper is good !or re"itali.ing the chronically depressed and encourages sel!#empowerment& Personal Attributes: *ed asper is also good !or recharging the solar ple%us chakra$ and to recharge one/s dri"e to succeed and willpower which are tied to that chakra& Use *ed asper to locate any power drains in one/s aura or body& Historically, *ed asper has been used to make seals and amulets and was set into the hilts o! warrior/s swords in 'orse legends to gi"e courage& In Ancient Egypt$ *ed asper was used !or the protecti"e Tjet +1uckle o! Isis, amulet& In nati"e traditions o! 'orth America$ *ed asper is one o! the stones considered to be =the blood o! the earth> and was gi"en sacred respect& Elemental Correspondence: Fire

)arnelian

Common Attributes: )arnelian is a reddish orange !orm o! translucent chalcedony& It is similar in properties to *ed asper$ but is also used to 4uiet anger$ 9ealously$ en"y and hatred& This stone also lends courage and elo4uence !or those in public speaking& )arnelian was traditionally worn to pre"ent skin diseases$ mental disorders$ blood disorders$ boost se%uality$ and to generally promote health& )arnelian pro"ides the courage to pursue one/s li!e goals and to !inally start the process to make them happen& Personal Attributes: )arnelian is good !or helping one become reac4uainted with a passion in li!e: hobby$ career$ or "ocational calling& )arnelian has a "ery masculine energy and is associated with masculine solar deities& )arnelian is help!ul !or getting in touch with and !inding one/s passions in li!e again& Historically, )arnelian was car"ed with the image o! a sword or warrior in order to guard the home !rom lightning$ storms$ and enchantments during the *enaissance period& Elemental Correspondence: Fire

3arnet
Common Attributes: 3arnet is a gemstone that occurs in !i"e di!!erent "arieties in nature$ ranging in color !rom deep purple#red to bright green& Most commonly the word =garnet> is used to re!er to the reddish "arieties o! garnet: Almandine and ;yrope& 3arnets are most commonly used in protecti"e magic and to enhance strength o! body and gi"e endurance& 3arnets can also be used to impro"e circulation$ stimulate the root chakra$ and balance se%ual energies& 3arnet is a stone o! !ertilityA both !or the body and the imagination& Personal Attributes: 3arnet can be used to stimulate all kinds o! passions$ including negati"e onesB 1e care!ul when wearing or carrying garnet not to be o"ercome by anger or rage +negati"e passions,& 3arnet was known as granatus in ancient 3reek and is associated with ;ersephone$ the 3reek goddess o! Underworld as it is historically linked to the pomegranate +small red pomegranate seeds resemble garnets, !rom which it deri"es its name& Historically, 3arnet was worn to repel insects during the CD century& In Eastern Europe$ garnet was said to protect against "ampires& Elemental Correspondence: Fire
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Hematite
Common Attributes: Hematite is an iron o%ide that occurs in a dense brilliant sil"er:black to dull red !orm& This stone is used most !or grounding energy o! all kinds& Hematite is also said to balance the aura and help to align the chakras& This stone is associated with the root chakra& Use hematite when you need to bring your energy and attention back down into the physical plane& Hematite allows the user to o"ercome irrational !ears$ a"oid being emotionally distracted by the problems o! others and to bring one/s li!e back into reality& Personal Attributes: Hematite can be used to help moderate the e!!ects o! garnet& I! one is ha"ing problems getting wards or protections to sink into a home or ob9ect$ adding hematite along with a =protecti"e> stone o! your choice will help the protecti"e energies to stick& Historically, Hematite was belie"ed to =bleed> when scratched#powdering into a rusty#red dust& This stone was originally re!erred to as =1loodstone> !or this reason& Elemental Correspondence: Earth

(now!lake 0bsidian
Common Attributes: (now!lake 0bsidian is a "olcanic rock that is characteriscally a glassy black with patches o! gray:white =snow!lakes> o! )ristobalite& (now!lake obsidian is used to relie"e migraines$ blurred "ision$ remo"e pain and energi.e the body& Mentally$ this stone is used to clear away illusion and negati"e thoughts and pro"ides inspiration !or impro"ement o! one/s current situation& (now!lake 0bsidian encourages awareness o! subtle !lows o! energy in one/s en"ironment& ;sychically$ (now!lake obsidian assists with the connection to !orgotten memories and is also sometimes used to communicate with lost lo"ed ones& Personal Attributes: (now!lake 0bsidian is associated with Hecate$ or other crone underworld deities& This stone helps one to become connected to their subconscious and e!!ect is enhanced by combining with amethyst& (now!lake 0bsidian can be likened to the =Tower> card in modern tarot decks as it o!ten signi!ies personal change along those same lines&

Historically, (now!lake 0bsidian was used as a charm against hard winters& Elemental Correspondence: (pirit

Moonstone
Common Attributes: Moonstone is blue$ white$ or pink opalescent !eldspar& This stone has long been associated with the moon and lunar goddesses& Moonstone is a stone o! !eminine energy and empowerment and is tied to !ertility& Moonstone aids psychic abilities and is o!ten used to lend energy to di"ination& This stone is also used to gi"e protection to tra"elers at sea& *ainbow moonstone is used to help women reco"er !rom surgeries relating to the breasts$ o"aries$ and womb& Moonstone corresponds to the sacral chakra& Personal Attributes: Moonstone can be use!ul !or seeing through deception& Moonstone can enhance most psychic abilities& Most o!ten associated with the High ;riestess in Wicca& Moonstone can help keep one mentally stable$ especially when paired with amethyst and clear 4uart.& Moonstone can help regulate the menstrual cycle& Moonstone is also good !or helping someone getting a psychic:di"inatory reading to be more recepti"e to what their reader is saying& Historically, Moonstone was belie"ed to absorb moonlight and starlight during )lassical times and the stone was belie"ed to wa% and wane in brilliance according to the mood o! its wearer& Elemental Correspondence : Water:Air

Fluorite
Common Attributes: Fluorite is a mineral containing calcium !luoride and ranges in color !rom colorless$ purple$ greens$ yellows$ and blues& Fluorite is used to sharpen the mind and one/s analytical abilities& Fluorite/s logical 4ualities are sometimes used to o"ercome o"erly strong emotions and bring reason to a situation&

Personal Attributes: Fluorite can help with memory& I! intentioned properly$ Fluorite with strengthen organi.ational skills both in the mind and in the physical plane& Fluorite is associated with Athena$ 3reek goddess o! wisdom$ war$ arts$ industry$ 9ustice$ and skill& Historically, Fluorite was called =Fluorospar> and will !luoresce under U@ light& Elemental Correspondence: Air

(elenite
Common Attributes: (elenite is a !ibrous white !orm o! gypsum that is associated with women$ childbirth$ moon energy$ and long#term relationships& This stone encourages communication between partners and increases libido& (elenite is also pri.ed !or its psychic properties o! enhancing the communication between one and the spirits o! lost lo"ed ones and di"ine guides& 8ue to this property$ (elenite is !a"ored by mediums and clair"oyants& (elenite is associated with the sacral chakra& Personal Attributes: (elenite increases the ability to talk with spirits in general& This property would make it use!ul !or communicating with 8eity& (elenite can also be used in di"ination to help the reader understand the message more clearly& (elenite and Moonstone are similar but (elenite has lunar 4ualities but does not necessarily represent the Moon& (elenite is representati"e o! communication with the spirit realm& (elenite is associated with Aradia$ 3oddess o! witches$ as its namesake& Historically, (elenite is named !or (elene$ the 3reek goddess o! the !ull moon& This stone was traditionally e%changed between lo"ers to ensure !idelity& Elemental Correspondence: Air

Howlite
Common Attributes:

Howlite is a white opa4ue stone with grey to black "eining& (ince Howlite contains calcium$ many crystal healers use it !or disorders o! the body in"ol"ing the absorption o! calcium !or bones and teeth& Howlite assists people in engaging in open and non#con!rontational communication& Personal Attributes: Howlite is used !or dreams and i! put under a pillow$ Howlite can curb nightmares and night terrors in children and adults& In general$ Howlite is use!ul !or rela%ation and stress reduction& Howlite helps to 4uiet the subconscious during sleep& Historically, Howlite was used as a =home blessing> stone and placed at the corners o! one/s property& Elemental Correspondence: Water

(odalite
Common Attributes: (odalite is a blue stone "eined with white calcite& (odalite is used to encourage wisdom and thought!ul speech& (odalite is associated with the wisdom o! one/s elders$ especially matriarchal !igures& Use sodalite to strengthen the bonds between one/s sel! and elders who wish to share their wisdom& Personal Attributes: (odalite can help to connect one to the energies o! Mother 3oddesses in general& This stone helps people to o"ercome issues associated with mother !igures without !eeling smothered& (odalite is associated with smaller bodies o! water like ri"ers and lakes as opposed to the energies o! the ocean& Historically, (odalite was sacred to (t& Anne$ the mother o! Mary& Elemental Correspondence: Water

2ar"ikite

Common Attributes: 2ar"ikite is an igneous rock that resembles blue:black granite to some e%tent& 'o in!ormation about it e%ists in most popular literature on the metaphysical properties o! stones$ crystals$ and minerals& Personal Attributes: 2ar"ikite is associated with initiation and times o! transition marked by di!!erent degrees in Wicca and Witchcra!t& 1est gi"en as a gi!t to someone going through a time o! transition to help them to reali.e what must be done to understand their path& 2ar"ikite is a masculine energy stone and is associated with underworld gods& 2ar"ikite can be used in healing o! the spirit and the soul& This stone can help with crisis o! !aith when one has lost their spiritual path or purpose& 2ar"ikite can also be used in di"ination to help the reader understand the message& A combination o! 2ar"ikite$ amethyst point$ and smoky 4uart. is especially help!ul !or re"ealing and soothing the source o! depression !or women su!!ering !rom post#partum depression& Elemental Correspondence: (pirit

!uart" #arieties $%ilicates&

Tectosilicates: Quartz (SiO2) Agate $banded microcrystalline 'uart" chalcedony& Amethyst( %i)* + ,e $trace& Carnelian $-ed chalcedony& Citrine $.ellow !uart"& /asper $-ed or 0rown Chalcedony& -ose !uart" $Pink !uart"& %moky !uart" $0rown to 0lack !uart"& 1iger2s 3ye $pseudomorph of asbestos& 4oonstone $Adularia #ariety of )rthoclase& $5 Al %i6 78& %odalite $9a8 Al: %i: )*; Cl*& Inosiliticates <owlite $Ca* 0a* %i)= $)<&>& %nowflake )bsidian $Cristobalite inclusions in volcanic glass& %elenite $#ariety of ?ypsum& $Ca%7; *<*7&

Oxides <ematite $,e* )6& Nesosilitcates ?arnet @$A6 .* %i )6& A( 4g, ,e, 4n, CaB .( Al, ,e, CrC Darvikite $CoarseEgrained igneous rock, FG> !uart", H7G Plag.& Bibliograph : Cunningham, %cott. Cunninghams Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem, and Metal Magic. %t. Paul, 49( Dlewellyn Publications, H=88. 3ason, Cassandra. The Illustrated Directory of Healing Crystals: "#$ Crystals and Gemstones. Collins and 0rown, *77=. Comprehensi!e Guide to

4elody. %o!e is in the Earth, &aleidoscope of Crystals, 6rd ed. Iheat -idge, C)( 3arth Dove Publishing <ouse, H==>. %immons, -obert and 9aisha Ahsian. The 'oo( of )tones: *ho They are and *hat They Teach. 0erkeley, CA( 9orth Atlantic 0ooks, *77J.