{"id":4165,"date":"2011-05-17T13:21:45","date_gmt":"2011-05-17T19:21:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gaiasgarden.com\/blog\/?p=4165"},"modified":"2011-05-18T01:53:35","modified_gmt":"2011-05-18T07:53:35","slug":"favorite-stones-for-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gaiasgarden.com\/blog\/2011\/05\/17\/favorite-stones-for-may\/","title":{"rendered":"Favorite Stones For May"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em>My Favorite healing stones for May<\/em><\/strong> ~ Stones can help us to reconnect to the healing power of the earth. They engage us with their beauty and mystery, and bring a little magic back into our lives. They can be worn as jewelry or used for meditation and healing. Here are just a few of my favorites . . .<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Baltic Amber<\/strong><\/em> ~ is a resin, which has been used throughout the centuries as a natural traditional  remedy and curative for many physical and spiritual ailments. When  Baltic Amber is worn in direct contact with your skin,\u00a0 the warmth of your body releases trace  amounts of healing oils from the amber. These oils contain succinic acid  and are absorbed into the skin. The Ancient Celts valued Amber for it&#8217;s beauty, protection and healing properties.<\/p>\n<p>Amber is excellent for helping the body  to heal itself. It can also be used to  cleanse the environment of negative energy. Amber helps clear the mind, balance the emotions and eases stress by removing energetic ties that create stagnation and blockages in the chakras. It&#8217;s warm golden light\u00a0 infuses your body with healing and helps transform negative energy\u00a0 into positive energy.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft\" title=\"Amber Necklace\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gaiasgarden.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/ambernecklaceblog1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"288\" height=\"384\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em>\u201cAmber is like a time capsule made and placed in the earth by nature herself.\u201d ~\u00a0 David Federman<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Carnelian<\/strong><\/em> ~ is a variety of Chalcedony that was worn in ancient times for strengthening the blood, health and fertility.\u00a0 It also helps to assists us in stimulating the first four chakras and increase physical power, creativity and compassion.\u00a0 Wearing Carnelian\u00a0 is said to provide protection against the evil eye of negativity and bring hope and good luck. Also believed to be a powerful stimulant of Kundalini energy. Ancient Egyptians used Carnelian as a source of renewal and vitality<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4190\" title=\"Carnelian Pendant \" src=\"http:\/\/www.gaiasgarden.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/carnelianpendantweb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"355\" height=\"327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gaiasgarden.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/carnelianpendantweb.jpg 355w, https:\/\/www.gaiasgarden.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/carnelianpendantweb-300x276.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 355px) 100vw, 355px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em>&#8220;That we find a crystal or a poppy beautiful means that we are less alone, that we are more deeply inserted into existence than the course of a single life would lead us to believe.&#8221; ~ John Berger<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Kyanite &amp; kunzite Necklace\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gaiasgarden.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/dragonkyanitekunziteweb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"384\" height=\"288\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Pink Kunzite<\/strong><\/em> ~ Kunzite is variety of mineral Spodumene. Mineral Spodumene comes in pink to bluish purple, green, yellow, colorless, blue and other colored varieties, typically light in tone. The pink to bluish purple colored stones are called Kunzite. Medium to pale green stones are called as hiddenite and yellow ones are known as triphane.<\/p>\n<p>Kunzite activates and opens the heart chakra to the energies of Divine Love for all beings, and promotes the impulse towards kindness and altruistic behavior.The soft energy of Kunzite helps one to release energy blocks associated with the heart chakra and enhances the body&#8217;s natural ability  to heal itself.<\/p>\n<p>Kunzite is often suggested for sensitive children or those who are affected by the collective energy of crowds, and may help soften the impact of being exposed to harsh or negative people. Kunzite\u00a0 is a protective stone and is said to provide a protective barrier around the aura when worn as a necklace or ring.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4208\" title=\"Kunzite\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gaiasgarden.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/kunsitepinkcomb1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"460\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gaiasgarden.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/kunsitepinkcomb1.jpg 460w, https:\/\/www.gaiasgarden.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/kunsitepinkcomb1-300x253.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Each variety of Kunzite shares the fundamental properties, as well as the additional specific ones.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong><em>Clear Kunzite<\/em><\/strong><\/span> ~ Assists one in soul retrieval work ~ facilitating the journey back to the moment of the soul loss and may be used as the receptacle for the soul until it is reintegrated into the body.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong><em>Yellow kunzite ~<\/em><\/strong><\/span> is good for protecting and shielding you from harmful man-made electrosmog~ cell phones, computers and\u00a0 microwaves. Wear a pendant, necklace or place a piece near\u00a0 your\u00a0 computer or other electronics.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em><strong>Lilac kunzite<\/strong><\/em><\/span> ~ helps assist one in Ancestral healing work by healing and transforming energetic patterns that do not serve your highest good or distract you from carrying out your life&#8217;s purpose. It also helps those who are transitioning to connect with the infinite. Highly recommended for those who are caregivers.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Ancestral healing is a\u00a0 shamanic practice that helps one to heal their ancestors&#8217; unresolved emotional and spiritual issues, problems or trauma. It also assists in releasing any energetic patterns that link you to them ~ patterns that may have an inhibiting or a disruptive influence on your life today.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong><em>Green kunzite ~<\/em><\/strong><\/span> is also known as hiddenite. it can be used to assists us with gaining knowledge from higher realms.\u00a0 It also helps an individual release and heal any feelings associated with failure. ~ It may also be used as a pendulum to identify any energy fluctuations and remove any blockages in the chakras. Hiddenite also supports the thymus gland and the heart chakra area.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Blue Kyanite<\/strong><\/em> ~ Aligns and cleanses all the  chakras  and subtle bodies automatically and immediately, and  is one of the few  stones that  never needs cleaning or clearing. It also  opens the throat  chakra~\u00a0  encouraging communication and self-expression. Best when worn  near the throat chakra. ~ A stone known to enhance tranquility,  calmness, as well as communication and psychic awareness. Kyanite is a  tool for meditation, visualization, dream work and one of the best for  use as an attunement stone.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4229\" title=\"Kyanite\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gaiasgarden.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/kyanitebluestones1web1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"366\" height=\"283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gaiasgarden.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/kyanitebluestones1web1.jpg 366w, https:\/\/www.gaiasgarden.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/kyanitebluestones1web1-300x231.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Black Kyanite<\/em><\/strong> ~ used for removing negative energy and assists one when working with\u00a0  spirit guides, shamanic journeying and ancestral healing work. Helps  remove stagnant energy from the root chakra and bring it back into  balance. When placed on any of the chakras, it will help repair any tears or holes in the chakras and the aura.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4237 alignleft\" title=\"Black Kyanite\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gaiasgarden.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/kyaniteblackweb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"158\" height=\"239\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Black Kyanite is often used to explore past lives and also used for grounding and protection. It is believed to assists us in keeping open the lines of communication between people, helping us to resolve\u00a0 issues of conflict and misunderstanding.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Stone, maybe more than any other material, has been known forever to be magical, to have powers to heal, guide, house divinity, and mark places of burial. Altars are usually of stone, as are temples, oratories, and sometimes houses. Rock gardens invite meditation, and stone walls, a common sight in New England, do more than mark boundaries; they evoke memories of the people who once lived on this land of ours and give rise to speculation about early visitors from Europe and ritual megaliths and dolmens. ~ Thomas Moore ~ Quote from the book &#8220;The Re-Enchantment\u00a0 of Everyday Life.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\">\u201cEveryday Goddessing\u00a0 is about sharing magical techniques and sacred wisdom with other beautiful Goddess women. I believe that within every woman there is a goddess, a wise woman, beautiful, creative, powerful, with a deep soul, and that everything we need and are looking for is already inside\u00a0 each of us.\u201d \u2013 Rose Arizmendi<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>My Favorite healing stones for May ~ Stones can help us to reconnect to the healing power of the earth. They engage us with their beauty and mystery, and bring a little magic back into our lives. They can be worn as jewelry or used for meditation and healing. 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