Find your magic stone

 Always symbols of wealth and power, gemstones have quickly become a common object of desire. For centuries, they have been attributed magical and healing powers. It was believed that they could protect against misfortune, disease, evil and simply bring good luck. Few people realise that not only the most precious stones such as diamonds, rubies or sapphires can be of great benefit to us. Everyone can choose the right stone to become their talisman, and there are several ways of doing this. Each zodiac sign is assigned a gemstone or crystal that will help its bearer find the path to happiness and perfection through a better understanding of the meaning of life and one's own individuality.

A suitable stone, thanks to its delicate energy vibrations, will help to stimulate and discover character traits hitherto unnoticed by ourselves. Such an amulet can become an impulse for spiritual development. Thanks to the special bond with the vibrating stone and its influence on our personality, it can give us a sense of security in difficult situations, life dilemmas and troubles. Believing in the power of our stone talisman, we then feel how its energy supports us and allows us to discover new, previously unknown areas of our psyche. The most popular method of choosing the right stone is to match it according to the zodiac sign, date of birth or simply by following the power of attraction among other stones.

Stones corresponding to individual zodiac signs:
Aries
- Diamond, Hematite, Amethyst, Garnet, Ruby, Carnelian, Jasper;
Taurus
- Sapphire, Carnelian, Rose Quartz, Agate, Emerald, Tourmaline, Hyacinth;
Twins
- Chalcedony, Golden beryl, Golden topaz, Tiger's eye, Carnelian, Agate, Aquamarine,
topaz;
Cancer
- Emerald, Chrysoprase, Aventurine, Opal, Pearl, Moonstone;
Lion
- Ruby, Mountain crystal, Golden topaz, Tiger's eye, Amber, Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Agate;
Virgo
- Topaz, Jasper, Nephrite, Carnelian, Yellow agate, Yellow sapphire;
Scales
- Aquamarine, Topaz, Opal, Coral, Lapis lazuli, Padparaja, Avanthurite;
Scorpio
- Garnet, Carnelian, Sardonyx, Topaz, Tourmaline, Jasper, Hematite (Bloodstone);
Sagittarius
- Turquoise, Sapphire quartz, Chalcedony, Topaz, Chrysolite, Sapphire, Lapis lazuli, Obsidian;
Capricorn
- Onyx, Chrysoprase, Ruby, Cat's eye, Malachite, Blue spinel, Smoky quartz;
Aquarius
- Amethyst, Turquoise, Haw's eye, Garnet, Zircon, Aquamarine;
Fish
- Coral, Amethyst, Sapphire, Chrysolite, Moonstone.


Another method of selecting stones is to add up the digits of the day, month and year of birth until a single digit is obtained. Each of these corresponds to a corresponding stone:
1. ruby, yellow sapphire, topaz;
2. cat's eye, moonstone, pearl, tiger's eye;
3. amethyst;
4. golden-red garnet, blue sapphire, hessonite;
5. diamond;
6. emerald, olivine;
7. cat's eye, moonstone, pearl, tiger's eye;
8. lapis lazuli, blue sapphire;
9. coral.


However, every rule has its exceptions, so if you feel otherwise, it is worth following your own intuition first and foremost. When you clearly feel the attracting power of a stone, trust your feelings and choose the one which will be the most suitable transmitter of energy for you. The stone you choose will give you courage and strength in pursuing your goals and will bring you solace in difficult moments. It is important to remember that no two stones are alike. The one chosen will be special and unique. A new stone should be cleansed of foreign energy. This is best done by placing it under a stream of running water and then allowing it to dry in the sun. To ensure the best flow of energy, the stone is best worn so that it is in contact with the skin. For this reason, it is common for magic stones to become pieces of jewellery. One can then always have it with them and benefit from its power at all times. We can also use the stone's energy for healing purposes by applying it to a sick or painful area and you will quickly feel relief. In healing with stones, the colours of the stones are also used. Hindus believe that every person has 7 chakras on their body. Each corresponds to a specific colour. These are points of vital energy, giving strength to the body and mind. According to Hindu medicine, the cause of negative emotions and ill-being is energy blockages of the individual chakras. A properly selected gem helps to replenish the energy deficiency and consequently enables a return to balance and health. The stone can also be selected to counteract energy disorders and strengthen vitality.
energy disorders and strengthen the vital forces of the body. It is then best to match the colour of the stone to the colour of one's own aura, which usually remains constant throughout life.


Stone colours and their meanings:


Red
- ruby, garnet , agate, carnelian - stimulate the regeneration of blood, tissues and cells, stimulate vital energy;


Orange
- Amber, topaz, smoky quartz - benefit the digestive system,
help to restore emotional balance;


Yellow
- citrine, topaz, yellow zircon - release joy, give warmth and benefit the intellect;


Green
- Emerald, tourmaline, nephrite, mossy agate - stones in this colour have a calming effect and balance emotions;


Blue
- Sapphire, aquamarine, turquoise, lapis-lazuli, blue lace agate - blue stones brighten the mind, support creativity but also relieve fever, inflammation and infection;


Indigo
- sodalite, amethyst - regulate blood flow in the body and are responsible for intuition and imagination;


Violet
- amethyst, rock crystal, dodalite, sugalite - stones that encourage change and the pursuit of goals.


When choosing a stone to protect us and become our most personal talisman, it is important to remember that each stone has different properties, both due to the characteristics of the mineral in question, as well as individual to each single stone. Therefore, before making a final choice, it is necessary to learn as much as possible about the properties of a particular stone in order to make it the best transmitter of energy for us.