The Main Gemstones for Capricorn

Onyx- increases wisdom and serenity
Malachite- unconsious wishes, dreams and feelings
Tourmaline- wealth and fame
Agate- safety and relaxation
Black Pearl- can help Capricorn discover the beauty and depth of his character
Moss Agate- lucky stone

Others:

Rock crystal
Diamond
Jasper
Obsidian
Smoky quartz
Sapphire
Citrine

Laryngitis

Wear aquamarine, blue topaz or chalcedony.

Chrysoberyl

This gem will help with negative thinking and should be used by people who always think the worst.

Marital fidelity

Spinel will keep you faithful to your partner and help you avoid temptation.

The Main Gemstones for Sagittarius

Lapis lazuli~ aspirations and sharing plans
Obsidian~ pursuing goals; protects against doubts
Aventurine~ enhances all positive qualities
Herkimer diamond~ clear thinking and self-esteem
Sodalite~ strength to defend Sagittarian's point of view/ true to oneself
Dumortierite~ relating to others with tolerance
Apatite~ joy/ combats lack of motivation and irritability
Chalcedony~ looking inward/ more reliability
Spinel~ perseverance and endurance in times of crises

Others:

Topaz
Moonstone
Amethyst
Opal
Rose quartz
Tourmaline

DIAMOND & EMERALD

Diamonds are for courage, healing and health, wellness, personal power, positive and loving relationships, helps with insight, inspiration, mental clarity, stamina, memory, and altered states of awareness, protective stone of abundance, enrichment, prosperity, peace, physical strength, and amplifies your energy.

Emeralds are for wellness, healing, personal growth, inspiration, psychic abilities, meditation, knowledge, lucid dreaming, divination, enhances sexuality, cleansing stone that helps with gastric problems, cultivating patience, balancing body, mind, and spirit, diabetes, back problems, neutralizing radioactivity, boosts the immune system and they help in business success, love, prosperity, protection.

PERIDOT

Peridot, which brings friendship, will help one born in August to steer clear of envy and helps ward off depression and fear. It can also be used to help gain divine inspiration, intuition, empowerment, mental clarity, and strengthen the effect of medicine and improve one's speech. It enhances wellness, healing, digestion, tissue regeneration, peace of mind, insight, clairvoyance, promotes enlightenment, boosts confidence, and adds success power to your natural magic goals.

AMAZONITE & ZIRCON

Amazonite is a stone used for the throat Chakra; is known as the 'Hope Stone' and gives cofidence. It soothes body, mind and spirit, increases abundance, personal enrichment, creativity, truth, good luck, successful completion of projects, and promotes psychic receptive ability.

Zircon is the 'Stone of Virtue' which is associated with Universal Truth; relieves depression and insomnia and is a poison detoxifier. It promotes patience, tolerance, peace of mind, reflection and harmony. Cubic Zirconia is not as effective.

AGATE

In antiquity, agate was considered a sacred stone possessing the power of rendering sympathetic and amiable the person wearing it. It promotes grounding, longevity, self-confidence, self-honesty, reduces stress, aids in digestion, and better blood circulation.

Agate Colors:

White= purifying
Green= appeasing
Black= disciplinary
Orange(y)= stimulating
Blue= intellectual
Yellow= communication

Chemical Composition= silicon dioxide
Energy Centres: 2nd, 4th, 6th and 7th Chakras
Signs: Taurus, Libra and Scorpio
Beneficial Months: May and June
Days: Wednesday and Friday
Organs: reproductive (protects new life)

Other uses: headaches; cramps; gastric pain; lungs; stomach; liver and brain
Energizes body and mind~ Apply for 15 min for eye strain
Mental: wards off evil; strength; courage and security/ subconcious and past lives

Love and Compassion: Moss agate and Aventurine
Creativity and Prosperity: Tiger's Eye
Non-conditional love and grounding: hematite

JADE

Jade is a beneficial stone for Libra, Taurus, Aquarius and Cancer. The Native Indians used this gem as an excellent amulet/talisman to prevent and fight kidney diseases when placed on the side. At night place a jade chain in water along with hematite and drink in the morning on an empty stomach (nephrite can also be used). Jade fights fever and infection. Place on the solar plexus for digestive trouble. A cleansing and protective stone that dispels negativity, calms nerves, and connects you energetically with the Earth element; promotes positive relationships, love, friendship, divine guidance, meditation, and spiritual awareness; helps with kidney and bladder problems and eases childbirth.

BLOODSTONE

Bloodstone is for wellness, healing and health, and to connect more deeply with planetary energy (puts you in touch with the elements). Also used for wish fulfillment, success, understanding weather omens, safeguarding health, magical power (divination), courage, physical strength, prosperity and business success. It cleanses (detoxifying) the body, mind and spirit, and strengthens the heart (circulation); increases creative dreaming, vitality, divination, and higher knowledge.

Sore Throat

Gargle with chalcedony water, especially for laryngitis. For throat infections wear a necklace of lapis, chrysocolla or turquoise.

Jealousy

This can be mitigated through the use of diamonds and black tourmaline.

The Main Gemstones for Scorpio

Hematite~ patience and peace of mind Coral~ helps Scorpio fully enjoy life; also for jealousy and self-doubt
Fluorite~ intellectual development
Obsidian~ loosens rigidities
Sard~ justice
Spinel~ determination
Tourmaline~ helps to give up dreams and ideas that cannot be brought into fulfillment (red tourmaline helps to ...approach others with awareness and respect for their wishes)
Garnet~ allows Scorpio to transform his emotional strength and sexual desire into true love.

Other important stones:

Agate
Chalcedony
Jade
Malachite
Ruby

The Main Gemstones for Libra

Smoky quartz- protects/ frees from turmoil
Jade- offers vitality and health
Aquamarine- inner freedom and mental and spiritual clarity
Suglite- self-restraint and self- definition
Star Sapphire- supports positive plans and goals
Chrysocolla- tolerance and harmony; sound decision-making
Tourmaline- peace

Other important stones for Libra:

Malachite
Turquoise
Diamond
Carnelian
Kunzite
Obsidian

Beryl

Besides fear of traveling, beryl can also be used for homesickness or separation anxiety.

Inflammation of the Gums

Rinse the mouth regularly with amber water. Recharge the stone in sunlight after using.

Hepatitis

Red-brown jasper and pyrite heal hepatitis. These can be placed directly on the body or carried as touchstones.

Hay Fever

From January until the end of July, wear amber on a chain.

The Main Gemstones for Virgo

Tiger's eye~ lightens the burdens of every day life and stops second-guessing themselves
Gold topaz~ wisdom and protection
Jasper~ modesty and self-restraint
Citrine~ self-confidence and individuality
Carnelian~ idealism and awareness of social issues
Ametrine (consisting of citrine and amethyst)~ gaining maturity and finding a way of life.

Other important stones:
Azurite
Hematite
Jade
Lapis lazuli
Opal
Ruby
Sodalite

Fear of Travel

For two days before departure, carry Beryl as a touchstone. Once you are on your way, switch to Kyanite.

The Main Gemstones for Leo

Rock Crystal~ intensifies positive vibrations; confidence and optimism
Larimar~ resolving old problems and new ways of thinking
Diamond~ leadership and personal and professional endeavors
Chrysoberyl~ improved relationships with partners
Topaz~ pink topaz is the lucky stone for Leos; honesty and sincerity

Others:

Onyx
Yellow-gold citrine
Garnet
Peridot
Selenite
Tiger's Eye
Tourmaline

Stomach and Intestinal Disorders

To promote regularity, use Beryl. To guard against inflammation, wear or apply red-brown jasper and take either moss opal or carnelian water. It is better to drink a glass over the course of a day. For ulcers, red-brown jasper helps in any form and topaz can help as well.

Migraine

Amber is the most effective treatment for chronic recurring migraine; it should be worn for a considerable length of time. Best is to wear a short thick necklace that will not disturb sleep. Use rhodochrosite or tiger's eye to massage the temples in a circular motion.

Other headache stones are amazonite, amethyst, falcon's eye, lapis lazuli, pearl, rose quarz, and emerald.

Obesity

Place red-brown jasper overnight in water and drink in the morning on an empty stomach. Then let the stone stand in the sun all day to recharge its energy.

Tension

Tension arising from anxiety, suspicion and anger is dispersed by the dissloving rays of topaz/ Blue topaz (all blue stones work equally well including aquamarine, bright blue lapis and sodalite)can also be used for stimulating the thyroid and is known for its calming effects.

Varicose veins

Wear a band around the leg (loosely) of smooth amber, hematite and chalcedony. Drink hematite water on a regular basis. Hematite can also be placed directly on affected area while keeping the legs up.

Chalcedony

This stone has been called a telepathic stone and comes from the quartz family. It sometimes contains bits of opal. It is mostly associated with the Signs Sagittarius and Cancer, and is good for irritability, fever and allergies.

Many semi-precious stones are forms of Chalcedony such as bloodstone, jasper, agate, carnelian, onyx, and heliotrope.

Garnet

Garnet is beneficial for the flowing of energies that are characteristic of the second chakra, but can be placed on any center for creative expression. It is also useful to the emotionally repressed person. When Capricorns are too serious or shy in love, garnet is their 'happy' stone.

Sexual Difficulties

Garnet and rubies should be worn by both men and women. It helps either sex. One can also use rhodochrosite and red jasper to massage the area below the navel.

Low Self-esteem

To increase self-esteem, one should wear chalcedony. Gold is also helpful. Best is chalcedony set inn gold.

Grief & Loss

Zircon and amazonite can help you cope with the loss of loved ones and go through the grieving process.

Inspiration

If you suffer from writer's block or a lack of inspiration, blue topaz and sodalite help with failure of creativity. These stones will generate new ideas and stimulate fantasy. Garnet is also beneficial for writer's block.

Pregnancy

For difficulties, Malachite, jade and carnelian should be worn during pregnancy. Agate and heliotrope will help when you feel unwell.

During labor carnelian strengthens the mother's reproductive organs. Jade helps stop bleeding during and after birth.

Amethyst

Amethyst means "without alcohol" or "not drunken" in Greek and as such is an excellent sobriety stone, guarding against overindulgences of all sorts...it promotes healthy sleep and it is the stone associated with Pisces. It brings clarity to the conscious and unconscious mind. It is said to treat swellings, insect bites and acne. Do not expose to the sun. It is used on the Crown Chakra (skeletal system, skin and muscular system/the center of spirituality and enlightenment). Its planet is therefore Neptune, the one Pisces is ruled by. It increases confidence and concentration. Wearing a necklace made of it is suppose to fascinate others with personality and charisma. Magical properties are warding off danger, violent death and burglars and thieves.
Other uses for amethyst: anger management, courage, divination, healing and health, love, peace, psychic ability, stress management and wisdom.

Stress Gems

For stress, place a small piece of rock crystal directly on the skin. Stress that results in overtaxing oneself can be eased by wearing jewelry made from chrysocolla. In situations of extreme stress a disk of red jasper or pyrite should be placed directly on the 3rd chakra for 30 minutes. Smoky quartz can be very helpful for those who have an exaggerated reaction to normal stress. The 3rd chakra is the Solar Plexus (above the navel). Its relationship is in regards to will and personal power; gland is adrenals and the stone that is typically used here is yellow citrine.

The Nine Chakras

The first chakra is located at the base of the spine and is often described as the coccygeal centre. It is associated with physical energy, the will to live in the physical reality on our Earth, and the manifestation of the life force. Red Jasper is the beneficial stone used for this chakra; encouraging and sustaining vitality. It is also an aid in fertility.

The second chakra is located just below the navel. It is the centre where joy, anger, happiness and sadness are located. Creativity and expression also reside here. Orange carnelian is used for this chakra as it is said to be a motivator to accomplish tasks. It is the color of Joy and allows us to nurture ourselves while taking on the world as a producer of joy. Carnelian can also be carried in those cases of social instability, alienation, and can be used for blisters caused by burns.

The third chakra is the Solar Plexus which is yellow like the universal sun, and located just above the navel. It is the spiritual sun and receiver of incoming, unseen messages. It is the great power centre often felt by others when projected. It aids in shedding light on problems. Yellow citrine helps digestion and persons dealing with suicidal thoughts (ideally in a necklace).

The fourth chakra is the Heart which carries circulation and life force to every cell. Universal and self-love begin here. Green is the major color and exemplified in Green Aventurine which is a type of quartz that dissolves unhealthy feelings and neutralizes suppressed emotions. People wash their face with aventurine water for acne and skin disorders, regenerating the skin. It has been known to relieve pain.

The fifth chakra is the throat chakra, governing our ability to express and verbalize our needs. When this chakra clears and opens, we experience great release. Blue Lace Agate is used for this energy centre, which provides assistance while soothing and balancing our self-made restrictions.

The sixth chakra is the Third Eye located between the eyebrows in the middle of your forehead. It is here that we see the images of the past, present and future. It separates reality from illusion and will give a creative idea physical manifestation. Dark blue sodalite is the awakener of this energy centre. It clears the mind for greater understanding and intuition, preparing it to receive insight.

The seventh chakra is the Crown (skeletal system, skin and muscular system/the center of spirituality and enlightenment), located on the top of the head which gives way to higher consciousness. Amethyst and the color purple connect the Earth and Heavens, creating a sense of an infinite Universe. Amethyst means "without alcohol" or "not drunken" in Greek and as such, is an excellent sobriety stone, guarding against overindulgences of all sorts. It promotes calmness in meditation; healthy sleep, and it is the stone associated with Neptune, the planet that Pisces is ruled by. It brings clarity to the conscious and unconscious mind. It is said to treat swellings, insect bites and acne. Do not expose it to the sun. It increases confidence and concentration. Wearing a necklace made of it is suppose to fascinate others with personality and charisma. Magical properties are warding off danger, violent death, burglars and thieves.

There are two stones in addition to the ones used for the 7 chakras, which completes our energy centres with the 8th and 9th. Hematite is an excellent grounding stone and is used in the 8th chakra for the "below" (1st) base. It will bring lofty thoughts to fruition on earth. Any time you wish to be in the present, meditate or are experiencing stressful times, keep hematite with you.

Clear quartz is solidified light for the 9th chakra "above" (7th) crown, and is the most highly evolved substance in the mineral kingdom with its various healing qualities. It assists in releasing karma; transmits and receives energy. It connects us to other light forces beyond our ability to see.Pure quartz is composed of silicon dioxide and forms 6 sided crystals. Other varieties of quartz include amethyst and rose quartz. Quartz is used in glass, in the communications industry and as an oscillator in watches and clocks.