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  NEW GEMSTONES include: Black Labradorite - These are wonderful large rectangular stones with good flashes of blue.  A nice combination of root and third eye chakras. Leopard Skin Jasper - This new stone shows fabulous patterns of black, gray and pinky beige.  Looks like strands of black yarn that meander across a light colored background.  Each piece has it's own unique character.  Good for root chakra. Carnelian - Very large and polished to a gleaming, smooth surface, these natural carnelian tubes are paired with turquoise.  A winning combination for sacral, heart and throat chakras. BACK IN STOCK Aquamarine - This...

It has been said that black is the most misunderstood color.  I would have to agree.  While it is required for formal occasions, lending an air of sophistication and formality, it is also the color most worn by the bad guys in the movies.  Black is filled with the mysteries of the universe as well as being the solace of quiet meditation.  In nearly every case, it is a way of showing respect.  Native Americans considered black to be the color of soil, which was the well-spring of life.  Chakra philosophy ascribes black to the first chakra, also known as...

Turritella Agate For Root Chakra One of my favorite and perhaps lesser known root chakra stones is turritella agate.  It is an earthy brown or black stone, and what makes it so fascinating are at the fossilized sea creatures and snails that have become part of the rock.  Caught in time, the stone is laden with these tiny spiral creatures that give a history of ancient life on earth some fifty million years ago.  Filled with prehistoric stories of life on our planet, it is a wonderful connection to the power of wisdom and strength.  Because it serves as a...

Have you ever found a small stone when hiking or walking on the beach and for some reason, put it in your pocket to keep?  This simple act has been part of human history since early on.  The practice of carrying or wearing a small rock that has special meaning is not new.  In indigenous cultures, a stone was often kept in a small pouch or amulet and worn throughout a person's life.  It served to strengthen an individual's personal power while reminding them of their very real ties to the earth.  While each person is uniquely drawn to a...