Emerald is Green Beryl.
The stone of successful love.
Emeralds open the heart chakra to receive love in all aspects of life. Let go of negativity and create positive outcomes. Emeralds help us to find strength. A favorite gem since ancient days in Egypt, it was also sacred to the Aztec and Inca. Emeralds are associated with detoxing the body.
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Dark green with red hematite inclusions.
Bloodstone is used to ground out negative energy and remove blockages. It can increase strength and energy to combat fatigue. Bloodstone enhances the functions of the mind and boosts creativity.
Called Heliotrope by the ancient Greeks, this stone was thought to reflect the setting sun dropping into the ocean. This connects it to the Greek God Helios.
Pliny the Elder called it a stone of invisibility.
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Aquamarine is Blue Beryl, a stone with flowing, soothing, and compassionate energy. It’s name means “water of the sea” in latin.
Boost courage and ease communication skills. Release anger and make positive changes in your life by using aquamarine. Embrace change and reduce tension, ease grief.
Place aquamarine beneath your pillow to aid with sleep.
Use in deep meditation to connect with spirit guides.
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A form of quartz, amethyst is a bringer of intense spiritual growth. Strong healer of addiction. Quiet the negative mind, and clear negative energy. Connect with spirit.
A stone associated with the Greek God Dionysus, it was said that amethyst got it’s color from tears and wine spilled out of Dionysus’ cup. Ancient Greeks and Romans believed that you would not get drunk if drinking from a goblet made of Amethyst.
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Are you coming to the White Oak Grove CUUPS Yule Potluck and Party on December 6th? Do you still not know what you’ll be bringing for the mystery gift exchange? Here are 30 great gifts for pagans to spark your imagination! Remember – the CUUPs gift exchange suggests a $10 value for each gift, and to get a gift you must also bring a gift.
