Crystal Magic

The crystals listed here were chosen for their ease of availability, and relatively inexpensive prices. Some such as Citrine, Clear Quartz and Garnet can be used to substitute for more expensive gems.

Crystal	Magical Uses
Amber	Healing, money, protection, luck, strength, increased magical effectives, strengthens the life-force
Amethyst	Increase psychic awareness, protection, enhances mental powers, healing
Bloodstone	Health and healing, legal matters, money, healthy pregnancy
Citrine	Protection, increased psychic awareness, helps prevent nightmares, can substitute for Topaz
Clear Quartz	Universal "all-purpose" stone, amplifies magical effectiveness, rebalances energies, helps ward off illness, protection, can substitute for all other stones including diamonds
Fluorite	Helps improve memory and analytical abilities, calms emotions
Garnet	Protection, healing, strength, courage, romance, can substitute for Ruby
Hematite	Mental focus, stabilizing energies, grounding, prevents mental distractions
Malachite	Protective magic (especially concerning children), guards against negative influences and physical dangers, brings tranquility and restful sleep
Rose Quartz	Promotes peace and happiness, attracts love, helps calm anger
Tiger's Eye	Money, courage, strength, energy, aids divination, attracts luck

Some suggested uses for these crystals are:

1) Placed in appropriately colored bags and carried as magical sachets or charms;

2) Placed around windows and door to prevent unwelcome energies from entering you home;

3) Buried at the for corners of you yard to protect your property further;

4) Worn as jewelry or placed in a magical pouch along with other spell items and carried with you as a charm or talisman.

The magical uses to which various crystals can be put is limited only by your imagination and magical instincts. For more information on the various magical uses for a wide variety of crystals, see "Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic" written by Scott Cunningham