Sunday, June 11, 2006
THE ALOE
Gender/Planet/Element: Feminine, Moon, Water.
Magical attributes: Beauty, protection, success, peace.
Uses: Aloe has always been known for its healing qualities. For treating wounds and maintaining healthy skin. It may be applied right from the plant or in gel form for burns, sunburns, and can relieve poison ivy rash and helps to combat a variety of bacteria that commonly cause infections in skin wounds. It is also an excellent additive for soaps and creams as a conditioner. After using gel from a leaf the opened leaf will seal itself so you can store it in a sealed plastic bag in the refrigerator for future uses. THE AVENTURINE (Quartz)Scientific Information: Grayish, yellowish, brownish, or green quartz with small platy mica inclusions (hematite or geothite also) is called Aventurine. The hardness is 7 and the streak is white. Environment: Quartz is an important rock-forming mineral and developed in many different environments. Occurence: Aventurine is found in Brazil, India and Russia.Legend & Lore: Aventurine was revered by the ancient Tibetans. They used it to represent the "eyes" in sacred statues, thus symbolizing increased divinatory powers. Magical Properties: This stone is considered to be a gambler's talisman. It is said that it will attract money. And, therefore, it is considered a "lucky" stone.Healing: This stone is associated with the Thymus Gland. [An organ that is part of the lymphatic system, in which T lymphocytes grow and multiply. The thymus is in the chest behind the breastbone.] It has been traditionally used for improving eyesight and healing diseases of the eyes.Notes: The yellow/brown form of Aventurine is from Russia. It is almost impossible to find anymore.GREEN AVENTURINE: Called the "Stone of Heaven." An all-around healer (mental, emotional physical). It soothes, heals, and balances. It opens and soothes a wounded heart. Enhances intelligence. Increases opportunities and motivation. Brings luck and adventures in love and games. A Prosperity stone.BLUE AVENTURINE: All-around healer; opens and dissolves blocks in the brow center. Increases visionary powers and perceptions. Stimulates creativity and expression.BLUE-GREEN AVENTURINE: An all-around healer (mental, emotional, physical). It soothes, heals, and balances. Connects the heart and throat centers helping one communicate in a more loving manner.ORANGE AVENTURINE: All around healer to bring joy into one's life. Works with the second chakra, dissolving creative blocks and healing sexual trauma. Aids in independence and originality.
Like my info? The more I share with ya'll, the better I'll remember it. As opposed to just reading everything and letting it all slip through my sadly less than stellar memory. So I'll try to learn a herb a day, and a stone or creature, and I'll try to tell you about it too. Mind, all this stuff's from wicca.com. I'm just repeating it. Study aids. ;)Ta, Eve.