Gemstone and Crystal Magic: A Modern Witch's Guide to Using Stones for Spells, Amulets, Rituals, and Divination
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The energy contained within stones is a mysterious and invisible power as old as the earth itself. It is also an energy that, when properly harnessed, can enable a person to create powerful magic and reconnect with energies that animate the natural world.
Gemstone and Crystal Magic is a practical and comprehensive guide to the magical world of crystals and gemstones, including both precious and semiprecious stones. Written by a modern witch with firsthand knowledge of the occult properties of stones, this book is filled with numerous spells and rituals, folklore, and magical correspondences. It also explores gemstone curses and cures, and the many ways in which gemstones can be utilized as amulets for magical workings, as oracles for revealing the future, and as tools for healing one's body, mind, and spirit.
With the aid of this book, you will learn how to properly cleanse and charge stones, and also how to make homemade gemstone elixirs. Additionally, you will discover the secrets of using stones to increase your wealth, facilitate clairvoyant abilities, invoke deities, ward off bad luck and evil influences, draw love into your life, and so much more.
This book was previously published as Dunwich's Guide to Gemstone Sorcery: Using Stones for Spells, Amulets, Rituals, and Divination by New Page Books in 2003.
Gerina Dunwich
Gerina Dunwich is the author of over two-dozen books on witchcraft and the occult. Her articles, poetry and interviews have appeared in numerous publications, including Playgirl, American Woman, Moving Words, and in Llewellyn's calendars and datebooks. She lives in Upstate New York.
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Gemstone and Crystal Magic - Gerina Dunwich
PREFACE
The word sorcery is said to have originated sometime in the 14th century and hails from the Latin sortiri, which means, to cast lots.
According to Webster's New Encyclopedia of Dictionaries, it means witchcraft; magic; enchantment.
The Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary defines it as magic—an extraordinary power or influence seemingly from a supernatural source.
However, a more insightful definition is offered by Nicholas Hall, author of the book, Chaos and Sorcery, who refers to it as the art of using base materials to enhance a magical conjuration, the outcome of which is determined by the sorcerer's will.
When the base materials that come into play are composed of precious and semi-precious stones, the art can then be classified as gemstone sorcery—one of the oldest forms of magick known to mankind. And being that it is also the most simplistic, it is one that calls to many individuals who find themselves drawn to the mysterious and magickal energies of stones.
The power of gemstone sorcery is essentially set into motion by a fusing of the natural receptive or projective energies of the stones, the will Gemstone & Crystal Magic and intent of the magician, and the planetary, astrological, and elemental influences. It can work for good or evil (depending upon one's intent) and can yield either subtle or dramatic results, depending upon the intensity of energy that one weaves into the fabric of his or her spellwork.
With a good understanding of the workings of magick, along with a bit of practice (which is essential to the development of one's magickal skills), nearly anyone with good visualization skills and conviction can transform themselves into a gemstone sorcerer or sorceress in a relatively short amount of time.
Gemstone Sorcery
Gemstones of sorcery,
Charms of the Earth,
To magick and mystery
They giveth birth.
Jewels of enchantment,
Majestic and bold,
Primordial wisdom and
Secrets they hold.
Weareth their brilliance
In pendant or crown,
Then greatness and power
Shall be your renown.
Introduction
FROM STONE AGE TO NEW AGE
The energy contained within stones is a mysterious and invisible power that is as old as the Earth itself—perhaps even older. It is known throughout the world by many names and has been utilized by countless practitioners of divination and the magickal arts since the most primitive of times. It is an energy that, when properly harnessed, can enable a person to create powerful transformations and reconnect with the magick of Mother Nature and the Earth.
Ceremonial magicians have long valued certain gemstones as ritual tools for summoning, as well as for banishing spiritual entities and demonic forces. Many of the ancient grimoires speak of the numerous ways in which stones can be made to serve magicians. However, their most common usage lies in the form of amulets and talismans to ward off bad luck and evil influences, to obtain wealth, to fan the flames of love, to obtain occult knowledge, to gain mastery over others, to conjure visions of things that are yet to be, and to cast, as well as to reverse, curses. In the right hands, stones (especially crystals) can also act as powerful instruments for the healing of one's body, mind, and spirit.
I am firmly of the opinion that certain stones are meant to work for certain individuals. When the time is right (and only nature or deity can decide this) a stone that is destined to be in your life for some reason will find its way to you. It may arrive innocently as a gift from a caring friend or a loved one, perhaps in the form of jewelry. It may suddenly make itself known to you while you are strolling down the seashore, hiking in the mountains, or walking a path meandering through the woodlands. Or, as so often turns out to be the case, your eyes may focus on a particular stone in a gift shop, a rock shop, or a place that carries metaphysical supplies, and suddenly feel powerfully drawn to it—perhaps due to the unique shape or color of the stone, or because of the way it feels (or, perhaps, the way it makes you feel) when you touch or hold it in your hand. It is also not unusual for some persons to find themselves greatly attracted to a particular stone for no apparent reason other than feeling compelled to have it in their possession. In such instances, one should always allow his or her natural intuition and instincts to serve as a guide.
On the other hand, should a stone that finds its way into your life make you feel ominous in any way or affect you in a negative manner, such as by creating within you feelings of uneasiness, depression, or even physical illness, it would probably be to your advantage to promptly return the stone to the place from whence it came, give it to someone whose personal energies are more compatible with it, cast it into the sea, or bury it deep within the earth in a place far from where you live.
Whatever method you choose to dispose of a bad
stone is not of the greatest importance. Keep in mind that the main objective in this case is for you to simply be rid of it, along with whatever negative vibrations may be emanating from within it. And the sooner it is out of your life, the better off you are likely to be.
Regardless which stone or stones you may find yourself drawn to, there are some very important things to remember: Do not underestimate the power of gemstones. Respect your personal stones as you would any other sacred ritual tool, and always pay heed to your sixth sense (or intuitive powers) when working with stones. Never question why a particular stone has entered your life. Instead, offer your thanks to Mother Nature or Goddess Earth for the magickal gift she has bestowed upon you. Always use it wisely and only for good, and it will become a special friend to you and serve you well for many years to come.
Crystals are surely one of the most beautiful gifts from the earth, and a wonderful compliment to your altar and your magical work.
—Susan Bowes, Notions and Potions
Chapter 1
THE CALLING OF THE STONES
My attraction to gemstones and gem magick began as a teenager, with turquoise being the very first type of stone to which I felt strongly attuned. It was during a visit to a trading post on an Indian Reservation in the Southwest that this beautiful blue stone first called
to me. I must admit that my knowledge concerning turquoise was rather limited at that time. I only knew that it was a sacred stone to many Native American tribes (including the Hopi, from which my paternal grandmother hailed) and that it was considered to be a stone associated with the month of December—the month in which I was born.
I had not been aware of its centuries-old reputation for attracting good luck, nor its amuletic use for warding off the evil eye. However, from the very moment that I tried on my first piece of turquoise jewelry, I instinctively knew this was a stone that possessed great energy and extremely good vibrations. To this day, whenever I wear a turquoise pendant or ring, or carry with me a small piece of turquoise in a mojo bag, I usually feel surrounded by a sense of serenity and protection.
The protective and good luck qualities of turquoise have demonstrated themselves to me on more than one occasion. For instance, the time when my man and I were traveling on a highway just outside of Philadelphia and the automobile ahead of us suddenly swerved out of its lane and collided with another vehicle. To my immediate horror, both cars began to spin out in our direction, and one came within an inch or so of the driver's side of our car. It all happened very fast, but we somehow managed to dodge the out-of-control vehicle just in the nick of time, being spared from what surely would have been a devastating, and perhaps fatal, accident. I often wonder if we would have been so fortunate had I not been wearing my protective turquoise pendant at the time.
Onyx—a mysterious-looking black stone believed in the Middle Ages to house a demon that provoked melancholy, nightmares, and quarrels between lovers—is another gemstone to which I am strongly drawn. (Coincidentally, it is a stone associated with Capricorn—the astrological sign under which I was born.) In spite of its unfavorable reputation from olden times, the onyx, like turquoise, actually possesses protective qualities and is employed by a number of Witches and other occult practitioners in rituals for magickal self-defense.
Onyx first came into my life a number of years ago when I resided in the quaint and historic country town of Fort Covington in northern Upstate New York, where I presided as High Priestess of Coven Mandra-gora. One evening an informal get-together of Pagans was held at my house and one of my guests (a young raven-haired Witch who was close friends with one of my fellow coven members) surprised me with a most exquisite present—an enchanting antique necklace of silver and onyx that had been in her family for several generations. It seemed to vibrate with what I can only describe as dark goddess energy
and soon became the traditional ritual jewelry for me to wear whenever performing rituals that invoke Hecate or other goddesses belonging to the darker realms. (Please note: The terms dark
and darker realms
should not necessarily be equated with black magick
or evil.
The Dark Goddess is the Crone aspect of the Triple Goddess, and, in most Wiccan circles, is symbolized by the new moon. She is a wise woman, warrioress, healer, seductress, destroyer, and keeper of magick and mystery.)
Because of its strong Saturn/Mars influence and probably also its black color, the onyx is often put to malevolent use by some practitioners who find this stone to be a highly effective tool for dispatching vengeance spells, curses, and the like. However, the onyx can also be made to work to protect an individual against negativity and evil intents, and even deflect them back upon their original senders.
The moonstone is another personal favorite of mine. It is a stone popular among a good number of Witches, not only for its opalescent beauty, but also for its strong connection with lunar magick and all goddesses who are associated with the moon and its psychic and feminine energies.
I often wear moonstone when using a dowsing pendulum, reading tarot cards, or scrying a crystal ball or the flickering flame of a candle. I find that it helps to raise my psychic sensitivity and puts me more in tune with the various tools of divination with which I work. I have also found that, when crystal-gazing, the images I receive come to me faster and are enhanced in clarity if I encircle the crystal ball with seven small moonstones. (In numerology, seven is the number associated with things of a psychic nature.)
Moonstone is also a beneficial stone to have if you are experiencing difficulty with sleeping. Before bedtime, drink a warm cup of chamomile or valerian tea and place a moonstone underneath your pillow. In most cases, this should work to bring you a restful night's sleep.
Some people have asked me if it is all right to wear or carry different types of stones at the same time, fearing that their different energies may somehow clash. Unless I am working a spell that calls for the energies of a specific gemstone, I will sometimes wear a combination of different gemstones if they are aesthetically pleasing to me and if the combination feels right. If, for some reason, it does not, then I listen to what my feelings tell me. In my opinion, that is really the best way to make a determination, for it is through our emotions, thoughts, and intuitions that the mysterious energies contained within stones subtly communicate with us.
Lee Prosser is a Shaman friend of mine who shares my interest in the occult lore and application of stones. Like many other magickally-inclined individuals, he felt the calling of the stones at a young age. In the following essay entitled Witch Stones,
Lee shares some of his thoughts and experiences concerning various stones.
WITCH STONES
by Lee Prosser
When I was a child, I went to family picnics and outings, and I recall how my Uncle Willard took me on rock-hunting expeditions. He made every rock or fossil come alive with his stories. I recall him telling me once: Every stone has a special story. Every stone will share its story with you. If you feel attracted to a stone, it is the stone calling to you in friendship. Pick it up, look it over, and feel its surface. What is it trying to tell you? Listen with your heart.
As a result of this advice, I have collected stones all of my life, and each had something to share with me! My experiences have always been positive ones on my rock-hunting expeditions throughout the years, and that also includes collecting shells on beaches. I am grateful to my Uncle Willard for awakening my interest in stones at an early age. I share my interest with those who are of like mind.
Being a proficient Witch or Shaman means having a proficient working knowledge of stones and the use of them. Stones in their individual ways are indeed blessed with spiritual power. The use of stones in religions is old, perhaps coming into use with the first ancients who sought to form spiritual and religious rituals, and if one reviews