Gems have long attracted the attention of people with their beauty, brilliance and bright color. Later, people learned to make tools and tips for arrows and spears from stones. During the Neolithic period, precious stones became the subject of religious worship. Amulets, talismans, figurines of gods and other objects of religious worship were carved from gems. The properties and significance of stones for humans have become the subject of study.
Legends of the peoples of the world about the origin of gems
In ancient India, crystals were considered animated, formed from five natural components: earth, water, sky, air and energy. There were legends about the origin of minerals:
- Rubies are the blood shed by the god Asura in the battle with the monster, which fell into the waters of the Ganges.
- Sapphires are the water of the sacred river that has fallen into the sand of the banks.
- Emeralds are the frozen bile of a defeated monster.
- Pearls are frozen tears of the sea for fallen heroes.
In ancient China, it was believed thatthe gems fall to the ground along with the Heavenly Dragon's fire. In the legends of the peoples of Central Asia, there was a widespread belief that any stone endowed by the will of the gods with supernatural power turned into a gem.
In medieval Europe, the origin of gems was associated with divine radiance, scattered with stones to bless the Earth. The inhabitants of Ceylon and the ancient Greeks considered sapphires to be petrified splashes of the drink of the gods, granting immortality.
Vedas on the origin of gems
A poetic and beautiful legend about the origin of gems was created in the Vedas: "The Creator created a delightful and harmonious world - the Earth's Firmament. For divine protection from evil forces, he created the Heavenly Firmament. The forces of evil split the sky, the fragments turned into precious stones and fell on earth, without losing their divine essence and power. They remind a person of a perfect world. Each crystal is a talisman containing great divine energy, a guide of a person on the path to perfection."
Stones: guardians, healers, warriors…
According to the Vedic legend, the broken firmament of heaven endowed the fragments with magical properties. There are such groups of gems:
- Guardians. Beryl keeps eternity. Chalcedony and agate keep the past. Quartz keeps the present. Grenades hold the future.
- Connectors. This group includes amorphous minerals that do not have a crystal lattice. They personify the relationship of times.
- Cleaners. Stones of organic genesis. Purify the aura, attract energy.
- Guides. Compasses help determine the correct movement vector.
- Healers. Protect from troubles, restore mental and physical balance (jade and jadeite).
- Warriors - spinel, pyrite, fluorite, tourmaline.
Divine gift
In the old days, people associated the origin of precious stones with the will of the gods. The gift of the gods in the minds of the people of the Ancient World must have magical and healing powers.
Healing and magical properties were attributed to each stone, which were used in religious and magical rituals. Not a single occult science has escaped this mystical symbolism of the stone. In some esoteric schools, the properties and compatibility of stones were actively studied.
And today, when choosing jewelry, a person sometimes subconsciously prefers exactly the stone, the magical properties of which he knows.
Magical Properties
Legends about the magical and healing properties of gemstones have been passed down from generation to generation since ancient times. In the famous grimoire "The Keys of Solomon", published in 1686 and extant, to control the forces of the elements, it is recommended to wear rings with stones corresponding to the month of birth, set in alloys of certain metals for each month.
The Kabbalistic teaching, in addition to separating the action of stones and metals, establishes a connection with the planets and days of the week. Chinese esoteric schools share gemstones with the energy of "yin" - opaque and "yang" -transparent.
The magical properties of stones are diverse. It is believed that aquamarine drives away fears, a diamond strengthens character and protects against bad influences, depression and insomnia. Amethyst relieves alcoholism. Turquoise grants the owner's wishes. Pearls give longevity. Who is lapis lazuli suitable for? According to its properties, it is suitable only for white magicians. Ruby helps only honest people, gives them courage. Amber will protect the owner from magnetic storms, give balance and the ability to make the right decisions. Jasper strengthens memory. Topaz is able to make a person an optimist and balance emotions. The compatibility of stones enhances this effect.
This is a short list of the magical properties of the most famous gemstones.
Involuntarily, the thought comes to mind that people who lived in that distant and rather difficult time needed a kind of psychotherapeutic fairy tale.
Healing properties of stones
There are no documented facts of curing diseases with lithotherapy, despite the prevalence of this method.
You can assume the influence of a psychogenic factor in relieving symptoms or healing an illness with gems. The placebo effect in medicine has been known for a long time and has been repeatedly confirmed by objective studies.
In alternative medicine, stone treatment has been used for a long time.
Topaz is said to relieve asthma attacks, while carnelian reduces inflammation and improves hearing. The objectivity of these statements is doubtful.
It is claimed that turquoise is losing its brightnesscoloring upon contact with a sick person, alexandrite improves hematopoiesis, vascular function, pancreas and spleen.
Aquamarine strengthens the nervous system, has a beneficial effect on the thyroid gland, kidneys and bronchi. Carnelian is credited with the ability to stop the growth of tumors.
Emerald can save even from leprosy and epilepsy.
Stone compatibility enhances the effect of therapy.
The list is endless. If you carefully study the list of gemstones, then they all have extraordinary healing properties. There is no organ or system in the human body for which a stone is not provided that can improve the condition. How to relate to such statements, everyone decides for himself.
Elements of stones
In astromineralogy, the classification of gemstones according to four elements is adopted, similar to the classification of zodiac signs. Opaque, with a predominant color in the range of natural shades of the soil (from yellow to black), the stones belong to the elements of the earth. This group includes: agate, chalcedony, jade, jadeite, labradorite, hematite, etc.
Stones of the water element are characterized by translucency and opalescence, causing a play of color on the surface of the stone. These include: opal, coral, pearl, moonstone, aquamarine, etc.
Fire stones are transparent, they do not contain foreign inclusions. The most common and energetically strong are diamond and ruby. The group includes other transparent gems of red-yellow shades.
Elemental Gemsair translucent, as if slightly clouded, often smoky. The air element includes sapphire, rock crystal, various quartz, hessonite, carnelian, etc.
Gem Compatibility
To attract good luck and happiness, an odd number - from one to nine - of stones with favorable compatibility is required. In astromineralogy, a separate section is devoted to the topic of compatibility of gems. General recommendations are as follows: at the same time it is allowed to wear jewelry with stones of one's own or interacting elements. Gems of incompatible elements are worn separately.
You can wear jewelry with a neutral combination of stones together. Gems of opposing elements, destroying each other's energy, will not benefit the owner.
There are sets of incompatible stones, which are even recommended to be stored separately. Ruby, coral, yellow sapphire are incompatible with diamond, emerald, blue sapphire, hessonite and cat's eye.
Many jewelry houses in the manufacture of jewelry take into account the astromineralogical compatibility of stones.
Traditions of stone selection
In astromineralogy, the main postulate is the dependence of the magical effect of minerals of natural origin on the position of the planets in the zodiac constellations, as well as the Sun and Moon.
The tradition of choosing jewelry according to the sign of the zodiac came from ancient times. A properly chosen gemstone can help the wearer to attract good he alth, peace, we alth, intelligence, peace of mind and success.
Gems forzodiac signs
Aries is recommended to have jewelry with jasper, rubies, sapphires, diamonds, emeralds or garnets. Zircon and rock crystal also suit him. A ruby on the left hand will keep you out of trouble. Be sure to wear earrings or a hair clip, jewelry on the head enhances the beneficial effect on the energy of Aries.
For Taurus, elegant openwork jewelry with agate, amethyst, sapphire, onyx or lapis lazuli is ideal. Blue or blue colored stones are preferred. Who is lapis lazuli suitable for? Its properties are most suitable for Taurus. Beads made of lapis lazuli, a necklace or pendant with it will enhance the beneficial effect of the stone on the body.
It is better for Gemini to opt for stylish and sophisticated jewelry with emeralds, agates, sapphires, topazes, chrysoprases or beryls. A silver ring with chrysoprase is suitable as a talisman.
For Cancer, the best talismans will be: emerald, pearl, moonstone, rock crystal in a silver frame.
Leo will suit: carnelian, diamond, topaz, amber, tiger's eye, onyx, cat's eye, as well as earrings and rings with rock crystal. Jewelry can be massive, Leo is not modest.
Charming Maidens emphasize stylish jewelry with chrysolite, sapphire, onyx, jade, carnelian. Plant-inspired jade jewelry is the perfect talisman for Virgo.
Scales are recommended elegant exquisite jewelry with inserts of lapis lazuli, turquoise, opal,rose quartz, spinel. A pendant or earrings with turquoise in bright blue with a minimum of inclusions will give Libra peace and confidence.
Scorpio should choose golden topaz, aquamarine, carbuncle, garnet, coral. The Scorpio talisman must contain magical symbols or images of bugs, snakes. Setting for stone - silver.
Sagittarius suits sapphire, turquoise, topaz, opal, pearls, zircon, alexandrite, amethyst. Turquoise for Sagittarius is a sacred stone for achieving the goal. In all endeavors, Sagittarius will be helped by turquoise earrings in a silver frame.
Capricorn is better to choose jewelry with ruby, amethyst, onyx, garnet or dark topaz of strict classic design.
Stones of harmony for Aquarius - sapphire, turquoise, lapis lazuli, amethyst, lapis lazuli. In life and business, they are helped by an aventurine ring in a silver frame on the middle finger.
Pisces is decorated with pearls of any color in combination with white metal. From other stones, aquamarine, coral, amethyst are suitable.
Stone Selection
Which stones are suitable for whom according to the horoscope, only a professional astrologer can accurately determine. A stunning yellow sapphire can be auspicious for one person and a source of trouble for another.
This happens if the chosen stone strengthens an unfavorable planet in the owner's natal chart. To select the right stone for harmonizing the vibrations, it is necessary to take into account the ascendant and the strength (or weakness) of the ruling planet.
