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