Crystals for Enhancing Prosperity

By Stephanie Arnold

Waiting for abundance to come knocking on your door?  We could all benefit from
bringing more abundance into our lives. Take steps today to make this happen by
using a proactive approach and allowing crystals to help you to achieve your goals.
Using crystals throughout your day will give you the added edge to make your
dreams a reality.
An excellent crystal for prosperity is Citrine. According to Feng Shui, this stone will
work best when placed in the farthest left corner from the front door to attract
wealth to the household. This stone dissolves any negative energy that it absorbs.
Because of this characteristic, this stone is exceptional for clearing the chakras too.
A stone for those seeking success, Citrine can be worn to help build self-
confidence and self-worth. With the energy of the Sun contained in this yellow
crystal, Citrine represents the Fire element.
Moss Agate is another stone of wealth that can help you to manifest your dreams.
This crystal will attract abundance into your life while also releasing fear and stress,
which can have a negative impact on achieving one’s goals.  Most people can
benefit from the use of Moss Agate, especially because of its ability to stabilize and
balance.  As its name suggests, this crystal often has markings that resemble moss
and it is strongly connected to nature.
A positive stone, Aventurine will help you to recognize the possibilities in your life.
Using this stone will bring you good luck and help you to lead prosperity into your
life. An additional benefit of this stone is its ability to block electromagnetic and
geopathic stress, making it an excellent choice for frequent cell phone users.
Simply taping the stone to the back of your cell phone will protect you from the
potentially harmful emanations.  Keep this stone near to you and reap the positive
benefits.  Most Aventurine is from Brazil, India and Russia; however it was named
after a type of Italian glass discovered around 1700, due to its likeness.
Green Tourmaline, also known as Verdelite, is a magnet for prosperity and
abundance. This crystal comes in many different shades of green, including olive
and emerald, just as the plants that prosper in its energy. Beneficial to the physical
heart and the Heart Chakra, Green Tourmaline promotes life and growth. This
healing stone also resonates with the water element. Wearing a Green Tourmaline
pendant will not only attract wealth to you, it will also stimulate your creative side.
Another green crystal you can carry with you for abundance is Green Jade.  This
stone has been used for centuries as a good luck stone and as a talismanic stone,
especially by those in the Orient. Placing this crystal on your forehead (over the
Third Eye Chakra) while sleeping will bring insightful dreams. This prosperous
stone represents purity and, like many other green stones, is helpful to the Heart
Chakra as well.
To keep an optimistic outlook, try carrying a piece of Chrysoprase in your pocket.
Chrysoprase is a prosperity stone that is also useful in assisting with meditation.
This crystal was used by the ancient Greeks as a gemstone over two thousand
years ago and, according to these ancient people, this crystal promotes a love of
the truth. It is a type of green Chalcedony, and is also one of the rarest and most
valuable of this variety of stones. This vibrant green stone can bring you hope,
prosperity, joy and health.  Because it works well with the Heart Chakra, wearing it
over your heart as a pendant will help to heal past hurts in relationships.  It can also
help you to move past problems to embrace the prosperity you deserve.
A symbol of royal power, Alexandrite can bring wealth and joy into your life.  Initially
found in Russia in 1830 on Czar Alexander II’s birthday, this crystal took his name
and coincidentally is comprised of the same colors as the Russian Imperial Guard,
red and green. Prime pieces of Alexandrite are more valuable than diamonds, as it
is one of the rarest gemstones on Earth.  This stone is helpful to those with low
self-respect and strengthens an individual’s willpower and self-importance. Try
placing this stone in your wallet to attract wealth and luck to you.
There are many crystals that can help you with a lack of money and prosperity, and
help you to turn your life around to enjoy the abundance you deserve.  As with all
crystals, when searching for the “right” stone for you, I would recommend you
compare the different stones and select the one that you are drawn to.  Whether
the energy of the stone or its appearance call to you, your intuition is the best guide
as to which stone will work best for you.  Embrace your new prosperity!

SATURN IN SCORPIO AND LIVING YOUR TRUTH

 Noticed anything different?  Does it seem like everything is changing from one
moment to the next?  Most likely you – and others that you know – have
experienced some truly major upheavals recently.  Change is a constant and it is
essential for growth, but when everything is crumbling so dramatically you may
wonder why.
 Saturn moved into Scorpio in October as part of the universal design to help us
move forward.  This shift will produce unexpected and far reaching results. The
energy of Scorpio encourages you to uncover what is hidden.  It is the investigator
who will find your secrets and bring them out into the light.  Saturn is the overseer
of our galaxy.  It will put you to work and it is going to make you work hard!  They
are together for the next several years so expect everything to come out and need
to be dealt with before you can proceed.  Things can no longer remain hidden and
they cannot be ignored.  There is simply no place left to hide.  But that is OK
because whether you realize it or not you are ready.  You’ve got this!
 The purpose behind all of this drama is for each of us to find our personal truth and
start living it.  You cannot do that without first dealing with all of those things that
you have worked so hard to avoid.  It is going to necessitate change and it is going
to require making some hard choices. Change is never easy and no one really likes
it, but ultimately it will leave you better than before.  As we begin a new season and
we are surrounded with daily evidence of the inevitability of change let's look at
what you should expect from Saturn in Scorpio.

 PAST
 People and situations that you considered long gone may suddenly re-emerge. 
Some you may welcome and others….well let’s just say they were in your past for a
reason.  Perhaps that person or situation has a place in your life now or you need
to find closure and let it go. You cannot move forward if there is something that is
holding you back.  It seems so simple and it is something that we all know but it can
be one of the most challenging lessons that we face.  Rhodochrosite will help you
understand why someone or something needs to stay or go. Mookaite can heighten
the healing process and reduce any pain. Botswana Agate will brighten your
environment and surround everything with forgiveness and understanding.
 PRESENT
 It may seem as if you are suddenly faced with making life altering choices with little
time or options.  But are they really that sudden or have they been hanging in the
background waiting for you to deal with them?  We all want to avoid difficult and
unpleasant situation and we most likely don’t even realize how much energy we put
into ignoring them.  We hope that they will just go away or better yet never need to
be dealt with because everything is fine as it is.  But things are not fine and that is
why it is time to make that hard choice.  The truth is that you always have the
option to stay on your present course.  The difference now is that you are ready to
make the right choice for you and discover the results of your courage.   Petrified
Wood is excellent for grounding you in the "now."  Howlite will keep your thoughts
calm and focused.  Carnelian will invigorate your bravery, allow you to take a risk
and know that it will all be fine.

 FUTURE
 Do not let fear of the future affect the decisions that you make today.   Live in the
present and make the right choice for right now.  Just take a moment and imagine
living your life with that kind of philosophy. Too often we equate change with loss
and we wonder if something is gone what will fill that void.  We become fearful of
having nothing.  We stubbornly cling to what is – even if it is harmful or just not
what we want any longer.  Do what you know is right and trust that only good will
follow. That is what the Universe wants us to do and it will support you.  Opal will
chase away your fears - for good!  Mahogany Obsidian will show you that you are
powerful enough to make the best possible decisions.  Labradorite offers magical
protection and balance that will enable you to transform with confidence.

You Can Do This!

(Helpful Crystals for Getting Things Done)

This is not going to be another of those articles on how to keep and stick to your
New Year’s resolutions (and really, how many of us actually keep them anyway?). 
No, this article is going to help you get through the day-to-day things that need
taking care of and give you the boost you need to plow through that lengthy list you
wrote down a few weeks ago and just can’t seem to cross anything off of yet.  Been
there, done that.  And it’s not for lack of willpower.  Everyone has days where they
just seem a little “off” and can’t seem to start a project, finish a project, stay on track
or just get a load of laundry done.  Perhaps you’re overstressed (and who isn’t
these days?), exhausted or just lack a bit of self-esteem to get you through.  Maybe
you’ve hit a rut that you can’t seem to climb out of.  Do you procrastinate?  Are you
following the same old patterns?  How’s that working for you?  Not too well, I’m
sure.  Do not despair, my friend.  There are a host of crystals that can help to raise
your self-esteem, get you motivated, keep you focused and give you the
perseverance to achieve those goals, no matter how lofty or simple they may be.

Letting Go
Before you can move on, you need to first let go of those old patterns and ways of
thinking that may be holding you back.  Perhaps you’re resistant to change; new
routines frighten you or you’ve become complacent in your ways.  One of the
crystals that can help you become more open to change and new ways of thinking
is Garnet.  It will ease you out of those old patterns and gives you the courage to
move on.  If you’re one of those people who obsess over every little detail,
thenGreen Calcite can ease you out of that kind of behavior.  Another helpful
crystal is Sodalite, which aides in feelings of being inadequate and brings about
emotional stability.
 

Self-Esteem
Now that those old patterns are gone, you may be feeling a bit unsure of yourself
and perhaps a bit fearful.  Crystals that can ease those fears as well as increase
your self-esteem are Citrine, Amber and Kunzite (Sodalite is also helpful for this).
Not only is Citrine used as a prosperity stone, but it also helps you see yourself as
a valuable person and increases abundance in your life (and not just the monetary
kind).  Amber gives you the courage to move forward without fear of what others
may think.  Kunzite increases your self-esteem in a calming fashion as well as
getting rid of compulsive behaviors, clearing the path to your goals.
 
Focus/Motivation
The goal is in sight; however, so are fifty more trying to vie for your attention.  
What’s needed now is to focus on that one in particular that’s most important to you
and the motivation to bring that goal to fruition.  Crystals that are most helpful in
keeping you on task and motivated are Fluorite, Apatite, Hematite, Black
Onyx and Tourmaline.   All of these stones help with inspired new ideas, keep you
from straying farther from your goals, relieve over-thinking, and get you to take
charge of your situation.
 
Perseverance
You’ve got your focus and you are now motivated.  You will persevere.  You will win
and the crystals that are going to help you are Lapis Lazuli, Rose Quartz, Golden
Topaz and Clear Quartz.  Lapis Lazuli gives you clarity of mind and constancy. 
Rose Quartz will help to increase creativity and negate feelings of inadequacy so
that you can move forward.  Golden Topaz increases self-assurance and keeps
you motivated.  Clear Quartz releases negativity, keeps you focused and re-
energizes the mind and body, giving you that extra push you need to realize your
goals.
 Please keep in mind that you needn’t have all of the crystals listed above.  One or
two are most likely sufficient.  I’ve given you extra choices so that you may choose
the ones that “sing” to you.  When in doubt, or you haven’t any of these stones, use
Clear Quartz, as it is the all-around crystal.  Now get out there and cross off that to-
do list.  You can do this!

Many people wonder what the difference is between quartz, jasper, agate and
chalcedony. 

Comprised of silica (SiO2), there are two major types of quartz: macrocrystalline,
meaning the “large crystal”, and cryptocrystalline, meaning the crystals are too
small to be seen, even through a microscope.  Varieties of quartz include
chalcedony, agate, jasper, clear quartz, rose quartz, smokey quartz, amethyst,
citrine, plus many others.
Quartz is one of the most common minerals in the earth’s crust.  It absorbs, stores,
releases, and regulates energy.  Quartz also cleanses, raises energies, aids in
concentration, and unlocks memory.
One major variety of cryptocrystalline quartz is chalcedony, a generic term for
cryptocrystalline quartz.  Chalcedony includes any cryptocrystalline quartz,
although it is only generally used for white or lightly colored material.
Chalcedony promotes brotherhood and good will by bringing the mind, body,
emotions, and spirit into harmony.  Chalcedony also absorbs and dissipates
negative energy.  Having a glossy to waxy luster, chalcedony is a transparent to
translucent or opaque mineral.  The various colors of chalcedony contain additional
healing benefits.  Chalcedony includes carnelian (sard), chrysoprase, agate,
bloodstone, jasper, petrified wood, and many others.  When chalcedony is
concentrically banded, it is called by the sub-variety name agate.
Agate is a translucent banded chalcedony.  Agates are excellent grounding stones,
promoting emotional, physical, and intellectual balance.  Agates often have a
banded or irregular, variegated appearance.  The bands may be wavy or parallel,
depending on the differences in mineral formation.  Sometimes the banding is
larger than the crystal and the banding lines are not visible as with carnelian where
although it is an agate, the banding is not visible.
Another sub-variety of chalcedony is opaque quartz termed jasper. Jaspers can
also be banded or striated, depending on the formation, and are usually red, yellow,
green, brown, or a mixture of these colors.  Jasper sustains and supports during
stressful times, all the while bringing a sense of tranquility and wholeness.  Various
colors of jasper contain additional metaphysical properties.
Some examples of macrocrystalline quartz are clear quartz, smokey quartz,
amethyst and citrine points.  These crystals sometimes form in cryptocrystalline or
“massive” formations where the crystals are too small to be seen, however when
they occur as singular crysal points or are found in clusters, these are examples of
macrocrystalline quartz.
Clear Quartz is the stone of power and can help to amplify any energy or intention. 
The Sacred Geometry of a naturally formed 6-sided clear quartz point contributes
the the ability of clear quartz to amplify any vibration or intention.
Contributed by Kelly Harrigan