There are few stones as breathtaking as Fire Agate. This rare gemstone is only found in areas from Mexico to Arizona to California. It’s a hard mineral that is not only difficult to find but exceedingly hard to cut and polish. As far as spiritual properties go fire agate represents creative power. 

Everything you need to know about fire agate: 

First things first, fire agate is a pretty new discovery. It’s only been found and polished into gemstones in the last few decades. One of the unique attributes of the stone is that it doesn’t form a normal crystalline structure gem. It forms more like sedimentary rock. This means that the gems end up being really strange shapes and sizes making it much harder to use for jewelry.

 Even though fire agate is hard to work with and even harder to shape and facet it still commands a premium price since it’s only found in one really small part of the world. 

If you manage to get your hands on a piece of rough fire agate you’ll have to be extremely careful when shaping and polishing it. If you take off too many layers of sediment you’ll ruin the entire finish. It’s a much better idea to hire a professional to bring out the beauty of the stone.  

For those concerned with spirituality fire agate represents the creative explosive power of nature.  It can be used to ward off depression as well as to defend against negative burst of energy from hateful individuals.  

If you are looking to harness fire agate for healing it’s red color most represents the circulatory system and should address those issues.

 Whether you are choosing fire agate for its sheer natural beauty or for its spiritual qualities it’s a unique beautiful gemstone that looks great in any setting.

Peridot is a beautiful yellowish green gemstone. Peridot has been valued for thousands of years for its natural beauty. In fact, legend says that some of the jewels Cleopatra wore weren’t emeralds but in fact Peridot.  This gem has a lot of history behind it.

Things to know about Peridot:

The American National Association of jewelers lists Peridot as their official gemstone for the month of August. It’s also used for the 16^th wedding anniversary. 

It is the gemstone variety of olivine. In the United States it is most commonly mined in Arizona and New Mexico.  It can be found all over the world though including Norway, The Hawaiian Islands, select islands in the Red Sea, and even in meteorites.

 Peridot is used in many crystal therapy programs to treat the following conditions. 

Nerves
One of its main uses is to calm nervous energy.  Peridot has a calming effect that can help settle anxious people.

Anger 
Another benefit of its calming powers is it helps to remove anger. This is a great gemstone for those that are prone to road rage. 

Bad Luck
Peridot is also used to bring a wearer good luck. It’s one of the most favorite gemstones for people headed out to Las Vegas.

 Love
Good luck also applies when it comes to love. It’s said that this gem promotes finding love. If you’re hitting a rough patch in your love life it might be worth picking up a Peridot pendant.

 Sleeplessness 
If you are prone to sleep issues then Peridot might help. Aiding sleep is another one of its supposed benefits.

 So if you are looking for luck, love or calm then Peridotshould be your gem of choice. Not only does it have great crystal healing properties but it’s a gorgeous semi-precious stone as well. Whatever your reason, Peridot is a great choice for jewelry and healing.

Lapis Lazuli is one of the most ancient of gemstones. It’s been mined for over 6000 years. It’s indigenous to the mid east and is found through out Afghanistan. Its deep blue color has been prized literally for millennia. In fact it was one of the prized gems of the Pharos. If you want to know more about lapis lazuli you’ve come to the right place. Here’s everything you need to know about lapis lazuli.

 Region: The most famous Lapis Lazuli is found in Afghanistan in the Badakhshan province. Recently mining has begun in the Andes mountain of Chile. 

Formation: Lapis Lazuli isn’t a true mineral gem stone. Instead it’s actually a vibrant blue rock similar to marble.

 Look: Lapis Lazuli has been called sapphire as well. It’s a brilliant deep blue color with gold and white flecks inside the strata 

Ancient Usage: Lapis Lazuli was used for centuries as part of the burial rights of Egyptians. They would carve an eye shaped amulet out of the material. In fact the gem is even mentioned in The Book of the Dead.

 Spiritual Usage Today: For healing lapis is used to clear up throat and head maladies including the brain and eyes. It is also used to help restore mental balance. Lapis is still heavily used in magical rituals. It represents clarity and psychic abilities. It is also considered an extremely lucky stone to boot.

 So whether you are looking for lapis lazuli for spiritual and magical purposes or solely as a decorative gem stone it makes a great addition to any gem stone collection. The deep azure blue works great as a pendant or a set of earrings. It might not be a bad idea to pick up a set of lapis before heading out on a jaunt to Las Vegas. Whatever your reasons, Lapis Lazuli is just plain gorgeous.

There are thousands of different homeopathic cures available.  They range from aura healing, to chakra rebalancing, to crystal therapy. Gem elixirs are an offshoot of crystal therapy and can be used in conjunction with almost any other natural remedy. Gem elixirs harness the crystal power and vibration in a solution that can then be ingested or applied topically.

Making a gem elixir only requires a few basic steps.  The first thing you will want to do is consult any relevant texts to find out exactly what gem stones you need for the elixir. Be sure to choose stones that have been cut and polished.

Be careful when choosing stones, some may contain traces of heavy metals such as lead and mercury. They can be toxic. If you aren’t sure about what you are doing stick with using strictly quartz based gem stones. 

To harness the gem stone’s power you need to first calm your mind and block out any mental and physical abstractions.

• Use tongs or a spoon to place the stone into a bowl full of spring water. 
• Now take the bowl and place it where it can sit in direct sunlight for 3-6 hours. 

The sun will activate the crystal and transfer some of the energy from the stone into the water. 

• Once the water is charged remove the stone with the tongs. 
• Slowly pour the charged water into a dark glass container such as a sanitized brown beer bottle. 

Next you need to fix the solution to keep it from decaying. Mix an equal amount of neutral spirits such as gin or vodka with the elixir. 

That’s all there is to creating a gem elixir. It’s a safe non toxic remedy that can work well with other traditional therapies. The elixir can be taken sublingually or rubbed into a chakra point, sprayed into the aura or even added to bathwater. Use it however it works best for you.