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Readers Respond: Favorite Healing Gemstones
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From the article: Top 10 Healing Gemstones
Share Post: Which crystals or gemstones are your favorite to use for healing or meditation? How do they help? Are you able to feel their unique vibrations? Do you carry certain stones with you all the time, if so, for what purpose? Please share your personal connection to crystals and gemstones. Share Favorite Gemstones

Labradorite and all the other ones

I came across a nice piece of labradorite. It was love at first sight. When I look at it, it transports me in an all natural environment, sun coming thru tall trees, water running at the roots, the foliage constantly changing. All the other ones are magic, and I have different levels of respect for them. By the way, some are in the drawer of my desk, the drawer is close to my heart, another small bag for my purse, another small bag in the car. Oh yes, I have to remove the ones from any pocket before laundry. My husband has his own stones with which I never interfere.
—Guest Marcejen

Moonstone Enhances Femininity

My favorite stone to wear is moonstone, specifically rainbow moonstone. Since women are lunar, they would be advised to wear or carry moonstone to enhance their feminine energy.
—Guest Kksilverandstone

Opalite

I love my opalite bracelet, I'm a more happier contented person with it and I can't be without it! My Reiki healer says she notices the difference the stone has made to me. :o)
—Guest Amy

All Are Favorites

I love all my gemstones and crystals. The first I bought was a rose quartz heart. It's still one of my top favorites. I first sensed vibrational influence with it. Clearly felt happier when holding the heart. My ameythst point did relax me and helped me drift into a deeper sleep at night. Carnelian is mezmerizing in warm oranges and reds. A most amazing crystal experience occured recently when I went to buy a small crystal but ended up with another. As I picked it up, unlike the rest, it caused a strong tingling feeling which spread down my hands & fingers, and up to my face. I didn't buy it that day and the shopkeeper nearly sold it. All thru the wkd I thought of that crystal. When we found it and picked it up, it tingled again and still does. The owner told me she felt the crystal picked ME. She explained that even though they're inatimate: crystals still 'have consciousness.' It's a Self-Healed crystal-coming into my life as I recover from illness. It's lovely & very comforting.
—Guest moonlibra

Selenite Enhances Telepathy

I love stones the most that bring joy, healing, inspiration and connect me to my higher spirit. I always keep Kyanite near by as well as Selenite. I actually give a piece of Selenite to everyone I truly feel are my soul family. It is said to enhance telepathy to all who hold a piece so it is great for group work and long distance Reiki. Kyanite is wonderful in so many ways, I have blue and black but I carry my blue blade just about everywhere. I always have my double terminated Quartz point, Citrine (give away a lot of this as well, many people need more joy and happiness), Rose Quartz, Iron Pyrite (to help me make the most of each moment), Moldavite, Chrysoprase, and Jade. I bring a lot of calming stones to work because I work in a potentially stressful environment. These are Aquamarine, Red Garnet, blue lace Agate, Aventurine and Bloodstone. I'm always looking to expand my knowledge and collection. It makes me really happy to see others are so drawn to stones as well.
—Guest Shir Kirk

Vibrations

I was graced with Herkimer diamonds, so very powerful and it does indeed enhance the properties of other stones.. nodular hematite grounds.. just received some adar chocolate and the wonderful green Merlin and I hold on to a clear piece through the night which seems to stick to my hand. Of course the ever powerful purple of amethyst always works. My newest id Tibetan tektite so very very powerful. Love and light to all.
—Guest flafrank

White crystal, Jade and Amethyst

I wear a white crystal every day for grounding with a yin and yang sign for years around my neck, and also a jade disk around my neck for emotional strength and luck. I used a rose quartz to meditate for a while but I find a natural shaped amethyst for powerful for grounding and emotional issues. Even though I'm new to this I have found Reiki attune mentally works well for me if you plan to use it for that purpose!!
—Guest Brenda

Sodalite

Until recently I overlooked this powewrful gem. I have been a crystal addict for many years but have recently opened my own business and am having to remember all my gem information for customers. I did a little refresher on sodalite and became a huge fan! We use it for elixirs to motivate, energize and detox, and in a new healing centre this is brilliant for us all. It is a much undervalued stone.
—Guest Mandi

Gifts from the Earth

I love so many crystals and stones it is hard to pick just one or two. The ones I carry the most in my right pants pocket are Black Tourmaline as a grounding stone and to protect against outside negativity, rough Iolite to feel comfortable in my leadership role & to help others to accept me in that role also, Sunstone to promote good humor, cheerfulness & an even temper and to protect against "Emotional Vampires," rough Peridot because it is my birthstone and to alleviate emotional stress, depression, fear, jealousy, anxiety, & nervousness and to enhance Relaxation, Comfort, Prosperity, Growth, Health, & Wealth, and a double terminated Lithium Quartz Lemurian for calmness and connection to Peace & Love and the Lemurian codes. In my left pocket I also carry a rough Black Tourmaline and Sunstone to balance out the effects on both sides of my body, a Small Shiva Lingham and a Suleiman for healing. I wear a Larimar on a necklace due to its cool, calming effects and for communication.
—ddknson

Laramar , Lepidiolite and Sunstone

Laramar and Lepidiolite are two of my favorites for relaxing and for peaceful dreams and help me remain calm during stressful events. I love Oregon Sunstone for its sunny uplifting energy.
—Guest Solarraven

Rose Quartz, Tiger Eye. and Blue Topaz

As a child my father gave me a natural rose quartz. It's been with me ever since and it is known as 'the rock' to my kids. It's part of our family. Tiger eye is is soothing to me and helps me to focus my intuition. I have a pendulum of tiger eye. The first time I saw blue topaz it called to me. The stone makes me feel at peace. I had a ring mounted with it and wear it constantly.
—Guest Toni

Not Sure - yet!

I was drawn to amethyst, citrine, tigers eye, red jasper, and kyanite. I am just getting into crystals and not quite sure what they all mean or the powerful energy they carry. Can someone help me to figure how I can charge them to positively release the good energy within them all, as well as mySelf?
—Guest Whyzdm

Gemstone Love

Rose quartz is such a treasure from this earth. Having it near, I feel it's energies. It's sitting here in front of me at the moment. Under the pillow, it helps to give/receive love, it's been a stone that I will always carry. Hematite is a stone that brings out my personal power, especially if I wear it around my neck, like a choker, it feels too good. I've went thru 4 chokers! lol
—MissRamzey

Gemstone Love

I love answering this question! My favorite gemstone to use for anything is rose quartz. I recommend to everyone to taking a rose quartz bath. Once you do, you will from now on. The energy that a rose quartz carries leads to our hearts which warms the entire being! I also use this stone for heart to heart distant healing. It comforts as well as gives as well as brings in love. I respect the world of stones, this one I make Queen of Gemstones. :D
—Guest Olivia

Jade

I have ones that I rotate, but now I am wearing Jade. It makes me feel really peaceful and banishes negative thoughts.
—yogachick123

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