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.For most of these, simply look at the colors individuallyand determine the stone's uses by combining the energies of each.Opals are a special case, as are all stones which exhibit rainbowsor a variety of colors.Check Part II of this book for specific infor-mation.Other ColorsFor those stones which contain flecks of metals, such as lapislazuli (which contains iron check Part III for informationregarding the various metals within them.Various shades or combinations of the basic colors listed above(such as lime green or turquoise) again require combining the infor-mation regarding each color.5Hearts, Diamonds and Stars:The Magic of FormWhat special powers do gemstones such as the star ruby and starsapphire possess? Is a heart-shaped stone powerful in attracting love?What is the magical significance of round, square and triangularrocks?IINaturally created stones come in shapes from masses to hex-agonal crystals.When they're exposed on the ground, wind and wateraction alters their appearance, often producing recognizable forms.Or, when collected, they are broken up into smaller stones orextracted from the matrix in which they formed.Later, in the hands ofra lapidary, they are tumbled and polished, cut and faceted; all ofwhichobviously alter the stone's shape even further.The forms of stones often reveal their magical powers to theknowledgeable observer.Those stones formed into familiar shapesby natural processes are thought to be more powerful than thoseartificially shaped.Such stones have deep magical significance.IThis is shamanistic magic.In contemporary Peru shamans usesuch stones in their rituals.Various American Indian tribes prizedanimal-shaped stones for use in charms and rituals.However, themagic of stone forms is rarely considered today.This chapter looks at some of the shapes in which gemstones arefound, as well as those created by humans.It will also discuss thosefew stones which shimmer, gleam, and seem to have movement2122 / Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem and Metal Magicwithin them.Since stones are found in many shapes, only the major ones willbe examined here.If you find a peculiarly shaped stone, let it speak toyou.What does it look like? What are your associations with that form?Sense its energies and work with it to discover its powers.When working with naturally shaped stones, the type of stoneisn't as important as its form, unless you decide it is.In the shape lies the magic!Round stones symbolize the receptive powers of the universe, ofmagnetism and the Mother Goddess.They are linked with the femalereproductive system and indeed can be used to represent women in,for instance, healing rituals.These stones are keys to spirituality, to unfolding psychic aware-ness.They are used in love spells and in all manner of 'attraction'rituals.An example: to attract money, place small pieces of olivine orjade in a square surrounding the round stone and visualize.Spheres, now available in a wide range of stones, are often usedin scrying sessions.Long, thin stones are obvious phallic symbols, though this doesn'tnecessarily include quartz crystals or other crystalline stones.Theyare projective and represent electricity and the Great God of Paganreligions.These are energy stones and can be carried or placed on the altarfor this purpose.For protection hang one on the front door or placebefore a mirror.Round and long stones can be used in conjunction for love spellsby placing them beside or on top of each other on the altar whilevisualizing.Placing other love-attracting stones nearby, or surround-ing the two, furnishes additional power and symbolism to the ritual.Stones that are egg-shaped are used to stimulate creativity andfresh ideas.They are also placed on the stone altar to bring 'fertility' tothe ritual.In the past, small stones of this shape were carried bywomen to promote conception.Larger ones can be buried in the gar-den for fertile plants.Square stones symbolize the Earth, prosperity and abundance, andso are used in spells of this type.They also promote stability andgrounding [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]