A guide to your Cryastal Journey
INTRODUCTION TO
CRYSTALS AND GEMSTONES
WHAT ARE
CRYSTALS?
Crystals are solid substances that have a highly
ordered and repeating arrangement of atoms, ions,
or molecules. This orderly internal structure, known
as the crystalline lattice, gives crystals their distinct
geometric shapes and unique physical properties,
such as transparency, colour, hardness, and their
ability to transmit light.
WHAT ARE GEMSTONES?
Gemstones, also known as precious or semi-precious stones, are
naturally occurring minerals, rocks, or organic materials that
have been cut, polished, and shaped into beautiful, durable, and
often rare pieces.
Gemstones are typically used in jewellery, but they have also
been valued for their metaphysical properties throughout
history. Each gemstone carries its own unique set of
characteristics and energies.
HOW ARE GEMSTONES
DIFFERENT FROM CRYSTALS?
While all gemstones are technically crystals, not all crystals are
considered gemstones. The key differences are:
Crystals: These are natural mineral formations that occur in a
crystalline structure, often forming in rocks. Not all crystals
are rare or beautiful enough to be considered gemstones.
Gemstones: A gemstone is a type of crystal that is
considered rare, beautiful, and durable enough to be cut and
polished for use in jewellery and ornaments. Gemstones are
often selected for their aesthetic appeal, rarity, and hardness.
HOW ARE CRYSTALS AND
GEMSTONES FORMED?
Crystals and gemstones form deep inside the Earth under
extreme conditions of heat and pressure over millions of years.
Each type of crystal has a unique formation process, which
influences its properties.
CRYSTAL FORMATION:
Mineral Growth: Crystals begin as small minerals in the Earth.
Over time, they grow by attracting additional mineral
particles, forming their characteristic structure.
Temperature and Pressure: These factors determine the type
of crystal formed. For example, high pressure may lead to the
creation of diamonds, while lower pressure can form quartz.
Formation Environment: Crystals can form in various
environments:
Volcanic Activity: Some crystals are formed from molten
lava cooling and solidifying.
Sedimentary Processes: Other crystals form when
minerals are deposited over time in layers.
Metamorphic Processes: Pressure and heat deep within
the Earth can cause minerals to rearrange into crystals.
GEMSTONES FORMATION:
Gemstones are simply crystals that have been cut and
polished to enhance their appearance and value. The
formation process is identical to that of raw crystals, but
gemstones are shaped for jewellery or ornamental use.
POPULAR CRYSTALS
AND THEIR USES:
1. Clear Quartz:
Known as the "Master Healer", Clear Quartz is believed
to amplify energy, aid in meditation, and enhance
spiritual awareness.
2. Amethyst:
A calming crystal used to promote peace, serenity,
and spiritual growth. It’s often used in meditation and
to balance the crown chakra.
3. Rose Quartz:
The stone of unconditional love, it is used to open the
heart chakra, foster love, compassion, and emotional
healing.
4. Citrine:
Known as the stone of abundance, Citrine is said to
attract wealth, success, and positivity.
5. Black Tourmaline:
A protective stone that is often used to absorb
negative energy, ground the body, and protect from
electromagnetic radiation.
6. Tiger’s Eye:
A stone of personal power, protection, and
confidence. It is said to enhance focus, strength, and
courage.
1. Diamond:
Colour: Colourless to shades of yellow, brown, or rare
colours like blue, green, and pink.
Uses: Primarily used in engagement rings, jewellery,
and industrial cutting tools due to its hardness.
2. Ruby:
Colour: Deep red, ranging from pinkish to blood red.
Uses: Used in high-end jewellery and is believed to
promote vitality, passion, and courage.
3. Sapphire:
Colour: Blue, though it can also be found in other
colours (known as fancy sapphires).
Uses: Used in engagement rings and decorative
jewellery. The blue sapphire is often associated with
wisdom and serenity.
4. Emerald:
Colour: Rich green, often with traces of yellow or blue.
Uses: Known as a symbol of rebirth and love, it is
frequently used in fine jewellery.
5. Amethyst:
Colour: Purple, ranging from light lavender to deep
violet.
Uses: Amethyst is popular in healing practices and is
said to promote calmness and peace. It’s often used
in rings, pendants, and bracelets.
6. Opal:
Colour: Comes in a variety of colours, including white,
black, and a rainbow of shades.
Uses: Opal is prized for its play of colour and is often
used in jewellery, especially as a statement piece.
TYPES OF CRYSTALS AND
THEIR SPECIFIC USES
1. Amethyst:
Known as the “spiritual stone,” Amethyst enhances spiritual
awareness, provides emotional balance, and is said to help
with insomnia and anxiety.
2. Rose Quartz:
The stone of unconditional love, Rose Quartz helps to heal
emotional wounds, open the heart chakra, and promote
self-love and compassion.
3. Clear Quartz:
Known as the “master healer,” Clear Quartz amplifies the
energy of other crystals, helps balance energy, and
promotes clarity.
4. Citrine:
A stone of abundance, creativity, and manifestation. Citrine
promotes personal power, wealth, and happiness.
5. Black Tourmaline:
A powerful grounding stone that protects against negative
energy and provides emotional stability
6. Lapis Lazuli:
Enhances communication and spiritual awareness. It is
often used to help with self-expression and personal
empowerment.
HEALING WITH CRYSTAL
COMBINATIONS:
1. Amethyst + Rose Quartz:
For love and emotional healing.
2. Citrine + Clear Quartz:
For prosperity and abundance manifestation.
3. Black Tourmaline + Selenite:
For protection and energy cleansing.
RELATIONSHIP WITH
THE 7 CHAKRAS
The 7 chakras are energy centers in the human
body, each governing different aspects of physical,
emotional, and spiritual well-being. Gemstones and
crystals are often used in energy healing to balance,
align, and activate these chakras. Each chakra is
associated with specific qualities and can be
supported by particular gemstones that resonate
with the energy of that chakra.
Here’s a detailed overview of the 7 chakras and the
gemstones commonly associated with each:
1. Root Chakra (Muladhara)
Location: At the base of the spine, near the tailbone.
Colour: Red
Element: Earth
Emotional and Physical Role: The Root Chakra is
associated with grounding, stability, security, and
survival. It governs physical vitality, the adrenal
glands, and the legs and feet.
Gemstones for Root Chakra:
Red Jasper: Known for grounding energy and
supporting physical strength.
Garnet: Promotes stability, security, and vitality.
Black Tourmaline: A protective stone that helps with
grounding and dispelling negative energy.
2. Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana)
Location: Lower abdomen, just below the navel.
Colour: Orange
Element: Water
Emotional and Physical Role: The Sacral Chakra
governs creativity, sexuality, pleasure, and emotions.
Gemstones for Sacral Chakra:
Carnelian: Energizes and stimulates creativity,
passion, and motivation.
Orange Calcite: Promotes emotional healing,
creativity, and fertility.
Moonstone: known for balancing emotions,
enhancing intuition, and connecting with feminine
energy.
3. Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)
Location: Upper abdomen, around the stomach area.
Colour: Yellow
Element: Fire
Emotional and Physical Role: The Solar Plexus Chakra
governs personal power, self-confidence, and
willpower.
Gemstones for Solar Plexus Chakra:
Citrine: A stone of personal power and success,
promoting positivity and confidence.
Yellow Jasper: Supports willpower, self-esteem, and
emotional balance.
Tiger's Eye: Enhances strength, courage, and
willpower.
4. Heart Chakra (Anahata)
Location: Center of the chest, near the heart.
Colour: Green (and Pink)
Element: Air
Gemstones for Heart Chakra:
Rose Quartz: Known as the stone of unconditional
love, it promotes self-love, compassion, and
emotional healing.
Green Aventurine: A stone of prosperity, it enhances
love, harmony, and emotional well-being.
Emerald: Stimulates the heart, promoting
unconditional love and emotional healing.
5. Throat Chakra (Vishuddha)
Location: Throat area
Colour: Blue
Element: Ether (Sound)
Gemstones for Throat Chakra:
Lapis Lazuli: Known to enhance communication and
self-expression, as well as foster spiritual insight.
Aquamarine: Promotes clear and effective
communication, alleviates fear, and aids in emotional
expression.
Blue Lace Agate: A gentle stone that encourages
peaceful communication and calms the throat area.
6. Third Eye Chakra (Ajna)
Location: Between the eyebrows, in the center of the
forehead.
Colour: Indigo (Purple)
Element: Light
Gemstones for Third Eye Chakra:
Amethyst: Enhances intuition, spiritual awareness,
and mental clarity.
Sodalite: Stimulates the mind and intuition, aiding in
rational thought and emotional balance.
Lapis Lazuli: Helps activate the third eye, improving
spiritual insight and intuition.
7. Crown Chakra (Sahasrara)
Location: At the top of the head.
Colour: Violet or White
Element: Thought
Emotional and Physical Role: The Crown Chakra is
associated with spirituality, consciousness, and
enlightenment. It governs the brain, nervous system,
and higher consciousness, helping to connect with
divine energy and universal wisdom.
Gemstones for Crown Chakra:
Clear Quartz: Known as the Master Healer, it amplifies
energy and facilitates spiritual growth and clarity.
Amethyst: A powerful stone for the Crown Chakra,
aiding in spiritual awakening, meditation, and
emotional healing.
Selenite: A high-vibration stone that clears negative
energy, enhances spiritual growth, and connects the
user to divine energy.
Diamond: Represents purity and enlightenment,
helping to open the Crown Chakra and strengthen
spiritual connection.
GEMSTONES AND KUNDLI
In Vedic astrology, the Kundli (also known as a birth chart or natal chart)
is a detailed map of the celestial positions at the time of a person's birth.
Each planet in the Kundli represents various aspects of life, such as
health, relationships, career, and overall fortune. According to this
system, each individual is born with a unique planetary alignment, and
the positions of these planets are believed to influence their life journey.
One of the traditional practices to harmonize or enhance the effects of
planetary influences in a person’s life is by wearing gemstones that
correspond to their specific planetary alignments. These gemstones are
thought to help enhance the positive effects or reduce the negative
effects of certain planets.
1. SUN (SURYA)
Gemstone: Ruby (LAAL MANI)
Planetary Influence: The Sun represents vitality, self-
esteem, ego, and leadership. It is associated with one's
soul, health, and success.
When to Wear Ruby:
When seeking to boost confidence, power, and authority.
If the Sun is weak or malefic in the Kundli and one needs
to improve health, career, or leadership qualities.
Healing Properties of Ruby:
Enhances courage, vitality, and passion.
Strengthens relationships and helps improve reputation.
2. MOON (CHANDRA)
Gemstone: Pearl (MOTI)
Planetary Influence: The Moon governs the mind,
emotions, intuition, and mother. It reflects mental peace,
emotional balance, and nurturing qualities.
When to Wear Pearl:
If the Moon is weak or placed unfavorably in the Kundli,
leading to emotional disturbances, stress, or mental
health issues.
To calm the mind, strengthen emotional intelligence, and
create emotional balance.
Healing Properties of Pearl:
Promotes mental clarity, emotional calm, and harmony.
Enhances intuition and creativity.
3. MARS (MANGAL)
Gemstone: Red Coral (MOONGA, PRAVAAL)
Planetary Influence: Mars represents energy, passion,
aggression, and courage. It governs action, physical
strength, and one's ability to achieve goals.
When to Wear Red Coral:
When Mars is weak or malefic in the Kundli, leading to
issues such as lack of motivation, financial difficulties, or
relationship conflicts.
To improve energy levels, confidence, and physical
strength.
Healing Properties of Red Coral:
Stimulates courage, self-confidence, and physical
energy.
Enhances leadership abilities and promotes mental
clarity.
4. MERCURY (BUDH)
Gemstone: Emerald (PANNA)
Planetary Influence: Mercury represents intellect,
communication, intelligence, and reasoning. It governs
speech, business, learning, and analytical skills.
When to Wear Emerald:
If Mercury is weak or adversely placed in the Kundli,
causing difficulties with communication, learning, and
mental clarity.
When looking to enhance career prospects, business
skills, or intellectual abilities.
Healing Properties of Emerald:
Improves communication skills, creativity, and learning.
Strengthens analytical thinking, intellect, and decision-
making abilities.
6. VENUS (SHUKRA)
Gemstone: Diamond (HEERA)
Planetary Influence: Venus represents beauty, love,
relationships, luxury, and artistic expression. It governs
material wealth, creativity, romance, and harmony in
relationships.
When to Wear Diamond:
If Venus is weak or poorly placed in the Kundli, leading to
relationship issues, lack of harmony, or difficulties in
career related to creativity and art.
To enhance love, beauty, and artistic talents, or to bring
prosperity in material pursuits.
Healing Properties of Diamond:
Promotes love, beauty, and luxury.
Enhances creativity, charm, and artistic expression.
7. SATURN (SHANI)
Gemstone: Blue Sapphire (NEELAM)
Planetary Influence: Saturn represents discipline,
structure, karma, patience, and hard work. It governs
career, longevity, and challenges in life.
When to Wear Blue Sapphire:
If Saturn is malefic or weak in the Kundli, leading to
financial setbacks, relationship issues, or difficulties in
career or personal life.
To gain strength, overcome obstacles, and bring good
fortune by improving the influence of Saturn.
Healing Properties of Blue Sapphire:
Increases focus, discipline, and determination.
Brings success in career, health, and longevity.
8. RAHU (NORTH NODE OF
THE MOON)
Gemstone: Hessonite Garnet (GOMEDH RATAN)
Planetary Influence: Rahu is a shadow planet that
represents materialism, ambition, illusion, and desires. It
is associated with sudden gains, foreign connections,
and hidden agendas.
When to Wear Hessonite Garnet:
When Rahu is causing malefic effects in the Kundli,
leading to confusion, desires, or impulsive decisions.
To bring stability, protection, and clarity, especially in
matters related to career and foreign dealings.
Healing Properties of Hessonite Garnet:
Brings clarity, wisdom, and protection from negative
influences.
Balances ambition and helps in making wise decisions.
9. KETU (SOUTH NODE OF
THE MOON)
Gemstone: Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl (LAHSUNIYA RATNA)
Planetary Influence: Ketu is the shadow planet
representing spirituality, liberation, and detachment. It
governs meditation, spiritual practices, and past-life
karma.
When to Wear Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl:
When Ketu is causing issues in the Kundli, such as
confusion, isolation, or difficulty in spiritual progress.
To enhance spiritual insight, remove obstacles, and gain
protection from negative energies.
Healing Properties of Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl:
Aids in meditation, spiritual awakening, and past-life
healing.
Brings protection from negative forces and helps in
overcoming obstacles.
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