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Showing posts with label capricorn. Show all posts
Showing posts with label capricorn. Show all posts

Friday, April 2, 2010

Onyx a Healing Gemstone



Another special stone for me is black Onyx. My wedding ring is an antique sterling silver setting with a lovely onyx rectangular cab and a little diamond in the center. Plus, I suppose that, being a Capricorn, the stone simply suits me.
Onyx, an agate, belongs to the quartz family. The color is opaque black. Onyx is found in Brazil, India, Madagascar, Mexico, and the United States. Do not confuse it with the yellow, brown, and green “onyx” stones that are varieties of calcite-aragonite.

In ancient times onyx was considered one of the most important healing stone. Onyx was often used as protection from black magic. Whereas a moonstone will “remember” the spiritual events that happen to a person, onyx will “remember” the physical events surrounding a person.

Onyx should be worn over a long period of time because its power develops slowly. It is very effective for skin infections, inflammation and sunburn.


Onyx deflects negative energy and brings inner harmony. Promoting self-confidence and a sense of responsibility, onyx also relieves stress, fights depression, sooths fear. Onyx is said to help the wearer achieve success.

Onyx has a zodiacal affinity with Capricorn, as well as Aquarius, Pisces, Cancer, and Libra.

Shown above is a handcrafted hammered copper and black Onyx bracelet from World Peace Jewelry.

Friday, May 29, 2009

Consider Carnelian for Zest of Life


One of my personal favorites, Carnelian always makes me feel so good when I'm wearing it. Shown above is a copper ankle bracelet with natural carnelian.

Carnelian is a kind of quartz. Traces of iron give Carnelian its blood red color. Colors range from yellow, orange, red, brown and in between. It can be found in Brazil, Uruguay, India, South Africa, Australia, and the United States.

Carnelian is one of the oldest protective stone in history. The Egyptians carried it about their person as a source of energy and for renewal of vitality. In ancient Egypt it was placed in tombs as a magic armor for life after death. Carnelian is mentioned in the Bible as being used for ornamentation on breastplates for priests and soldiers.

The earth is often used as a symbol for fertility and Carnelian, in tune with the earth’s energy, strongly influences the reproductive organs. A good purifier for both the liver and the blood, it also stimulates good digestion.

Carnelian symbolizes activity and curiosity. It increases the wearer’s zest for life and improving motivation.
With zodiacal affinity with Taurus, Carnelian is also an important stone for Aries, Gemini, Virgo, Leo and Capricorn.