Selenite Healing Properties, Correspondences and Meanings

Ah, Selenite, named after Selene, the Greek Goddess of the Moon. Let’s lurk into the depths of this ethereal stone and talk about the healing properties, correspondences, and meanings… some geology too! Why not? selenite

Is it Gypsum, Selenite, or Satin Spar?

As of late, some have gotten very geotechnical with the terminology on this. So please allow me to clarify a bit.

What many have called “Selenite” for years (perhaps as clear back as the 15th century!) is most likely actually properly termed as “Satin Spar” nowadays.

Gypsum

There’s much confusion among these three closely related minerals:

  1. Selenite
  2. Satin Spar
  3. Gypsum

Well, actually they’re ALL a form of gypsum. All three are close siblings in my mind. 😉

Gypsum crystals of the Naica cave. Note person for scale. Giant gypsum crystals of the Cave of the Crystals in Naica, Mexico. Note person for scale!! Alexander Van Driessche, CC BY 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons

So technically, the Cave of Crystals in Mexico houses Gypsum crystals, not Selenite. What’s the diff?

Gypsum, Satin Spar and Selenite have the same chemical composition but where they … Read More

2023-09-21T11:13:37-04:0011 Comments

Black Tourmaline Properties, Correspondences and Meanings

One stone that’s always on the top of my list is Black Tourmaline. By the way — if you want to check out my Top 10 Must-Have Crystal List, head over here.

So, today I’m giving you the low-down on all things Black Tourmaline.

Let’s go!

black tourmaline

Black Tourmaline Properties

The large pieces pictured above, are really good quality pieces of Black Tourmaline, for instance: Chunky, hefty, smooth.

Of course, you don’t have to have this kind of quality (which is very difficult to find anymore). The lower quality type embodies the SAME energy.

Just so you know, many Black Tourmaline mines have been closed. Specifically, a large mine in China, where my high-quality specimens came out.  So, the A-grade is no longer readily available. And if you do find it, it’s going to have a price tag to reflect its rarity!

The common type that you’re seeing out there these days is more spindly; more splintery and friable (in the same way as some Kyanite is, if you’re familiar with that raw stone), meaning they’re more brittle, but…

they work just as effectively!

black tourmaline

Oftentimes, this stone … Read More

2024-02-28T11:59:26-05:0052 Comments

Amethyst Healing Properties, Correspondences and Meanings

amethyst

One stone that’s always on the top of my list is Amethyst. By the way — if you want to check out my Top 10 Must-Have Crystal List, head over here.

Let’s talk about Amethyst healing properties, correspondences, and meanings.

This is going to be a really comprehensive geological and metaphysical conversation about probably every kind of amethyst you can think of, every kind you’ve heard of, including everything I know about amethyst.

Question of the Day:

Was Amethyst your first crystal? Yes or no?

Please go ahead and answer this in the comments at the bottom of this page.

Amethyst

Amethyst is a really popular mineral because we all love the beautiful, striking purple color, right?

For many of us, it’s usually our very first crystal or what attracts us to the crystal realm.

Amethyst is really just the purple variety of quartz. I’ll explain what makes it different than clear quartz below.

amethyst and quartz geode cluster

Spiritually Enhancing

Amethyst is spiritually enhancing, that’s another reason why so many of us love it and it’s a favorite. It’s … Read More

2024-02-28T12:04:01-05:0050 Comments

Is There Science Behind the Gemstones You’re Attracted To?

crystal attraction

Is there a scientific reason for you’re crystal attraction? Why you’re attracted to certain specific Minerals and Gems?

Consider that!

Let’s get this out-of-the-way first: THE BORING DISCLAIMER – I think you already know that I’m not a doctor & am not giving medical advice. I feel crystals should be used as a complement to a sound holistic health plan & not as a replacement for regular medical and/or psychological care & consultation. Please check with a doctor first before applying any advice given here.

So, is there a reason? I think I may have found one.

In this Livestream, I go over my theory on this…

Crystal Attraction Theory

It’s interesting to think about this crystal attraction thing, right?

I’ve been interested in bio-hacking for as far back as I can remember.

This is something new I’ve come up with, that I’ve been playing with and I’m super excited to share it with YOU.  Now, remember, I’m just telling you what I’m doing and a different way of approaching minerals and gemstones. As I already stated, I’m not a doctor.   This is simply something I’ve … Read More

2020-05-03T18:47:33-04:0017 Comments
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