Joanna May
Lavender Rose Healing

Turquoise is an opaque, blue-green mineral of hydrated copper aluminium phosphate. Being one of the first gemstones to be mined, it has been used in jewellery and ornaments for thousands of years. It is said that turquoise has been known to change in appearance according to the person wearing it. It is thought to grow paler when the person is sick and recover its colour when they regain health. Turquoise is often said to be for the throat chakra, however its energy is such th

Aquamarine is a variety of Beryl which is the mineral beryllium aluminium silicate and its blue / blue- green colour is caused by iron oxides. Its name comes from the Latin aqua marina, meaning ‘water of the sea’ and this is due to its colour. Aquamarine is associated with the throat chakra and helps to overcome the fear of speaking. It can help teachers or presenters when addressing large groups of people and can also help individuals when needing to speak to another in a cl

Kunzite is the pink to violet variety of the silicate Spodumene, with the pink colour being trace amounts of manganese. It is transparent with a glassy appearance and forms in flattened prismatic crystals. Kunzite is associated with the heart chakra and opens the heart to the energies of love at a higher vibration. It is said that meditating with kunzite can facilitate profound experiences of Universal Love. Carrying kunzite helps with kindness, gentleness and serenity. Kunzi

Jade is associated with the heart chakra. It creates harmony and balance by calming when over-active or stimulating when lethargic. It helps to bring inner peace and is a good stone to use during sleep, both for its harmonious vibration and for encouraging insightful dreams. It has been referred to by some authors as a ‘dream stone’. In ancient cultures, Jade is said to be protective, assure long life and a peaceful death. It is also said to bring good luck and friendship. Sp

Strawberry Quartz is one of the lesser written about crystals available and there are some differing opinions on the mineral content and appearance. I have done some research online and have written the below information based on the crystal that I have always known to be strawberry quartz – as seen in the picture. Strawberry quartz is a pink variety of Quartz that has the mixture of Goethite and Iron Oxide that infuse the crystalline matrix. The colour ranges from pale pink

Rhodochrosite is a manganese carbonate mineral of the Calcite group. Its appearance is usually pink and white banded layers with its rare...

Rhodonite is a manganese silicate mineral. It commonly occurs in opaque compact masses with transparent crystals being very rare and fragile. Its colour is pink or rose-red and normally has black veins running though it which are rich in manganese. Rhodonite is one of the crystals for love, however this is more external, promoting the energy of love. It encourages compassion and brings the energy of love into everyday life. It has the ability to show both sides of an issue an

Malachite is a carbonate hydroxide mineral and its green banded colour is due to the copper content. Individual crystals are rare as it forms mostly in botryoidal , fibrous, or stalagmitic masses. Malachite is very often carved into ornaments or statues. Only use malachite in its polished form as the high copper content makes it toxic. Malachite absorbs negative energy and pollutants from the environment and body. It can guard against radiation and electromagnetic pollution.

Tigers eye is another member of the quartz family. The golden to brown fibrous inclusions within it are limonite and this gives it the optical reflective effect known as chatoyancy. Other crystals similar to tigers eye are Hawks eye which is a blue-grey colour and Ox eye which is a reddish colour. Tigers eye helps with vitality, practicality and physical action. Stimulating the root chakra and solar plexus, it helps to take effective action whilst remaining grounded, calm and

Unlike all the other crystals that we have connected with so far, Amber is not a rock, but a resin that oozed from living trees in dense, prehistoric forests and then fossilized over millions of years. Some amber may contain inclusions of insects or other matter that was in it as it fossilized. To be classed as real Amber, the resin must be millions of years old. Younger tree resin which is only several thousand years old is called Copal. Amber is associated with the solar pl

Bloodstone, also known as Heliotrope, is a type of jasper or chalcedony, which is a cryptocrystalline mixture of quartz. It is green jasper with red inclusions of hematite or iron oxide. There are many legends from ancient times regarding the bloodstone and it was used as a talisman in many different magical and mystical ways. I will leave you to research this further if you wish and for now just focus on the energy that we may have felt from it when carrying it this week. Bl

There are a number of different types of Garnet but the one that I have written about is Almandine. This is the most common type of tumblestone which is very dark red and opaque. If you have a piece of jewellery with a red transparent/translucent gemstone in it, this may be Almandine or Pyrope Garnet. Garnet is very energising and regenerative, bringing strength and stamina. It is associated with the root chakra where it activates and strengthens our connection to the physica

Obsidian forms from molten lava in the last stages of volcanic eruptions, the remaining silica minerals flow onto the surface and cool rapidly into glass before crystallization can occur. The colour of pure Obsidian is black, but there are other variations depending on inclusions of crystals where the lava cooled slower. The most common are mahogany, snowflake (white spots of crystobalite), rainbow and gold-sheen. There are also Apache Tears which are small rounded rough form

The composition of Sodalite is sodium aluminium silicate and it gets its name from the sodium content. Sodalite does not belong to a family of crystals like the quartz crystals we have already worked with, however in mineralogy it may be classed as a feldspathoid. Sodalite is found in all shades of blue and may contain white streaks of calcite within it. Sodalite is the main constituent of Lapis Lazuli, along with other minerals. Sodalite is usually associated with the third

Blue Lace Agate is a type of chalcedony that belongs to the Quartz family of minerals. Agate forms in cracks in rocks or hollows formed by gas bubbles in volcanic rocks. All agate is banded and the blue lace is particularly pretty as it forms pale blue and white lace effect bands. Its colour is due to copper and salt. Blue lace agate is a stone of calmness. It is peaceful and soothing and can help to cool anger. It is a good stone for children or shy, sensitive people as it i

Aventurine is a member of the Quartz family. Green is the most common colour of aventurine and its colour is due to an inclusion of Fuchsite particles, which sparkle within the quartz. Green aventurine is associated with the heart chakra. It is often overlooked for prettier pink crystals when selecting a crystal for the heart, but it should not be underestimated, as it is an amazing crystal for healing. The green aventurine is a balancing stone. It aids in finding peace and h

Carnelian can range in colour from red to orange and the colour is caused by iron oxide. Carnelian is a type of chalcedony and is usually solid in colour, however it can have a banded appearance and then it would be classed as an agate. Both chalcedony & agate belong to the Quartz mineral family. Carnelian is usually associated with the sacral chakra, although it also has qualities which work well with the base and solar plexus. Carnelian helps with strength, courage and conf

Hematite is the mineral form of Iron Oxide. It is rather variable in its appearance as it can be reddish brown or all shades of silvery-grey and it forms as crystals, massive, rosettes, botryoidal (grape formation) or columnar. However it has formed, it will have a rust red streak through it. The hematite that is most frequently available is a metallic grey colour and has been polished and formed into a tumblestone - photo 1. Photo 2 is natural hematite on dark amethyst and p

Amethyst belongs to the mineral family Quartz. This is the same family as clear quartz & rose quartz, but this time it has trace elements of iron to give it the purple colour. Amethyst can be pale violet to deep purple and the colour may fade if left in direct sunlight. Amethysts are found in geodes where the crystal has formed inside a pocket within other rock. A large specimen which is still within its shape having a cavity is known as a geode. Smaller specimens of amethyst

Clear Quartz (also known as Rock Crystal) is the colourless, clear form of the mineral Quartz. Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals and is found all over the world. Clear quartz comes in many different forms, depending on how it has grown. Just a few examples include single points, double terminated points, clusters and massive (a lump rather than a point is called massive). As well as having its own clear quartz energy, the energy of the crystal is also influenced by