Pentagram Meaning/Corresponding Stones

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        The Meaning of the Pentagram

            and Its Associated Stones

Many people associate the pentagram with witches and the occult.  The truth is so much simpler.  Here is the secret: the pentagram represents the four elements of earth, air, fire, and water, bound together by the fifth element of spirit.  That's it.

Imagine the Great Pyramid in Egypt.  It's base has four points aligned to the four directions and at the top is a fifth point, which to the Egyptians represented the Sun.  

Now take that three-dimensional pyramid and make it two-dimensional.  Voila.  You have the pentagram.  Four lower points to represent the directions and a top point to represent Spirit.

Each point on the pentagram represents a cardinal direction, and each direction has corresponding stones. 

For example, Earth is North and usually represented by green or black stones.  Earth is about stability, protection, growth, centering, and strength.  Associated stones would be Black Tourmaline, Green Calcite, Jet, Emerald, Dipside, Black Onyx, Moss Agate, Chrysocolla, or Petrified Wood.  All these stones carry the Earth vibration.  If you are in need of the Earth energies, carry one or more of these stones.  They work well together or separately.

Air energies usually inherent in yellow crystals and stones, or stones that are iridescent.  East is the direction of air, of the rising sun and the energies of inspiration.  New ideas and possibilities and expansion of awareness are all embodied in Air energy.  Stones that correspond to East energies include Yellow Sapphire, Citrine, Yellow Calcite, Gold Tiger Eye, Opal, and Yellow Fluorite.  

Fire is associated with the South and stones that are red.  Fire energies are considered active elements (as opposed to the steadiness of Earth).  Fire creates and destroys, it purifies and cleanses, it makes room for transformation and that which is new.  Carnelian, Red Calcite, Ruby, Fire Agate, Hematite, Sardonyx, Sulfur, and Red Spinel are all considered fire stones.  These can help in times of when an energy increase or strong protection is needed.  They signify passion, romance, courage and brute force.  

Water energies are of the West and usually signified by blue stones and crystals.  West is the home of emotions; it is the fundamental force behind cleansing and healing.  Make room in your life for water stones when you need emotional balance, detoxification, purification, divination, lucid dreaming, and expanded psychic intuition.  Stones in this category include Aquamarine, Blue Topaz, Azurite, Celestite, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Moonstone, Pearl, Sodalite, and Lepidolite.  

The top point of the pentagram represents Spirit: it is the binding power that keeps all other elements together and is associated with white or clear crystals and stones.  This fifth element is transcendent...holding past/parallel memories, ritual and meditation energies to connect with the Universal Consciousness.  Crystals and stones associated with Spirit are Clear Quartz, Danburite, Phenacite, Moldavite, and White Topaz.

Hopefully the pentagram doesn't seem so mysterious now.

Crystal Blessings,

Crystal Guyde

Crystals for Full Moon

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Best stones to work with full moon energies.

Hi everyone,

The full moon is a time of completion and contemplation.  It's the apex of the lunar cycle when you may want to meditate on gratitude for all that's manifest from your new moon work, or bathe in the cleansing and energy-infusing energies of Luna.  The full moon adds tremendous energy and power to all you do, so be aware that if you get a little anxious or plain old cranky during full moons, you may want to carry a piece of black tourmaline with you to keep you grounded during this powerful time.

These are my four go-to stones for working with full moon energies.  Whether they are in a grid on my altar or in my pocket, they harness beneficial moon energy.

First, there is SELENITE (also known as satin spar).  

It's named after the Selene, Greek Goddess of the Moon.  It's iridescent sheen looks like crystalized moonlight itself.  Selenite is used for deep cleansing and it fills you with Light, raises your vibrational frequency, harnesses Goddess energies and allows us to communicate with our higher selves most easily.  

Second on the list is MOONSTONE.

It's no surprise that moonstone is excellent to work with during new and full moons. (I prefer black moonstone for new moons.)  It is a lunar energy stone that anchors moon energy, balances emotions, stimulates dreaming, and invites the Divine Feminine to bathe you in her cleansing energies and protection.  This is a high-powered stone so take your time in finding just the right piece that vibrates with your particular energy.

Third is LABRADORITE

As we've written before, labradorite is a mysterious stone, aiding us to tap into the magick of the full moon.  If you have any rituals planned, labradorite is a must.  Like selenite and moonstone, labradorite has that iridescent quality, filled with lunar energy.  Remember that labradorite is very protective as well, so if you need additional grounding when working with full moon energy, make this a g0-to stone.

Next, I recommend OPAL

The moon has vibrational connections to the element of water, controlling our emotional nature and opal does as well.  Opal aligns our higher self to the moon and allows us to use Her energies.  It enhances the water energies so it's about purification and cleansing (remember Selenite?).  Like labradorite, opals display a range of colours which stimulate our brow chakra and lead our imagination on journeys led by full moon energies.  Allow yourself go use opal to connect with the mysterious energies of the full moon and you'll be amply rewarded.

And finally, have a CLEAR QUARTZ CRYSTAL on hand.

Clear quartz amplifies the energies of all its surroundings and centralizes and coordinates the vibrations of all other stones.  If you make a grid with the above stones, a clear quartz crystal would be an excellent center stone.  This is your power stone.  Use it wisely.

Crystal Blessings,

    Crystal Guyde