Hi Jo Ann
Sorry it taken so long to get back here, I had some problems logging into beadspace.
Crystals are a great passion of mine. My favourite crystal book is called 'The Crystal Bible' by Judy Hall. Its a mine of information.
A good protective stone (a lot of witches swear by is amber) to deflect negativity. I also use 'Citrine' quite a lot its a wonderful sunny stone which keeps a positive atmoshpere.
The following info may help too by the author I mention above...
The Magic of Crystals
Judy Hall
Choosing a Crystal
The crystal that speaks to you is the one for you. Don't be fooled by
bright, shiny and big. These are not necessarily the most effective,
although beautiful crystals such as those recommended here can work
wonders. Small, misshapen and less attractive crystals often have the
same power - and cost a great deal less. When you visit a crystal
shop, notice which crystal catches your eye first. It will probably be
the one for you. If you are looking for a specific crystal, plunge
your hand into a tub and the one that sticks to your hand has your
name on it. Take it home, run it under the tap to cleanse its
energies, and then hold it in both hands and programme it to respond
to you by dedicating it to your specific purpose.
Depressed
Beautiful pink Kunzite is an excellent stone for depression as it
actually contains small amounts of lithium, (used in conventional
psychiatric medicine). Kunzite lifts the spirits, releases emotional
baggage and removes obstacles to your path. Place in your pocket and
handle frequently, or make a gem elixir: place the crystal in a glass
bowl in spring water and leave in the sun for l2 hours. Bottle and sip
frequently.
Lonely
If you are lonely you can do no better than to place a large piece of
unconditionally loving Rose Quartz in the relationship corner of your
bedroom (the rear corner furthest right from the door) or alongside
your bed. It also make a wonderful candle holder for rituals to
attract love (see The Crystal User's Handbook.). It is so successful
that an Amethyst may need to be placed alongside to marshal friends
and prospective suitors into an orderly queue!
Heartbroken
Wounds to the heart can make you cautious about trying love again.
This painful condition can be healed with the help of softly banded
Rhodocrosite. Worn as a pendant over your heart., this gentle stone
teaches your heart how to assimilate painful feelings without shutting
down and improves your self worth. It is excellent made into a gem
essence and sipped three times a day for a month (add one-third brandy
to the gem essence to preserve it).
Angry
Anger can be a destructive and debilitating emotion. Soothing Agate
gently dissolves the kind of bitter anger that eats away inside you.
If you choose the Blue Lace variety, you will find that it calms and
lifts your thoughts, and has the added benefit of opening your throat
chakra so that you can communicate your feelings clearly. Keep a piece
with you at all times and hold it whenever anger threatens to
overwhelm you.
Jealous
Peridot is an extremely helpful for anyone with a jealous nature as it
alleviates jealousy, resentment, spitefulness and anger, and reduces
stress. It enhances confidence and assists in looking back to the past
to find the gift in your experiences, and shows how to forgive
yourself. A clear emerald green, Period is often set as rings, or
pendants and can be worn daily.
Tired
Ametrine gets to the bottom of things! It's powerful cleansing
properties disperse negativity from the aura and toxins from the body.
An exceptional blood cleanser and energiser, it regenerates the
physical body and strengthens the immune system, it is particularly
useful for chronic fatigue syndrome and M.E. For maximum effect, place
over your thymus (just above the heart) for twenty minutes night and
morning, or make into a gem elixir which can be sipped frequently.
Stressed
Crystals make wonderful palm stones to be held whenever you are
stressed. Fluorite is particularly effective as it not only relieves
mental stress and helps you to think more clearly, but it also
protects against computer and other electro-magnetic sources of stress
- leave yours on the computer when you need both hands for your work
and you will see an immediate difference in how you cope.
Uninspired/Unmotivated
If you feel uninspired try wearing a sunny Topaz. It sheds golden
light on your purpose and inspires limitless possibilities, your
motivation gets a kick-start whenever this powerful crystal is near.
Impoverished/Poor
Abundance is a state of mind. It connects you to a constant flow of
nourishment, support and creativity. Place an abundant Citrine in the
wealth corner of your home (furthest rear left hand corner). A geode
is splendid but if you can only afford a single point, it will still
draw wealth to you in all its forms.
Pessimistic/Cynical
If pessimism is your problem, a glinting, glitzy Sunstone is your
answer. Encouraging optimism and enthusiasm, Sunstone switches to a
positive take on events. Even the most incorrigible pessimist responds
to Sunstone. It is particularly beneficial when worn in the sun as
this doubles its effect.
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