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When used in meditation, Carnelian assists in the understanding of how to bring a concept into being, and how to manifest it into action.

Carnelian is the traditional zodiac stone for those born under the sign Virgo. Those born under this sign are very reliable, have an excellent memory, and are straight thinkers. They have good manners and are extremely faithful once they find their true love.

Carnelian, in its beautiful shades of orange, stimulates the Sacral Chakra. It controls the flow of energy and is the centre of gravity of your body. It is the centre of the Life Force of your body and controls the flow of information from your body to your mind and from your mind to your body. Gut feelings, intuition, and other "non-linear" communication come from this chakra. When it is out of balance the symptoms will manifest themselves as confusion, over dependency on others, repression of feelings, inability to feel joy, and frustration. When it is in balance you have grace, feel pleasure in life, find you are flexible, and can "go with the flow" and do so in good spirit. Carnelian, in shades of red, is also a powerful ally in healing Root Chakra. It is the foundation of physical and spiritual energy for your body. When physically out of balance the symptoms will manifest themselves as lethargy, low levels of activity, low enthusiasm, and a need for constant stimulation. When your Base Chakra is in balance, the physical body regains its strength and stamina, and spiritual energy is rekindled in the form of security and a sense of your own power. It often leads to independence and spontaneous leadership.

Celestite’s high frequency facilitates a smooth transition into meditation, keeping you clear and focused on the process while providing a calm, protected state in which to explore your inner being, the higher self, or to connect to the wisdom of the universal mind. It is highly effective for surrendering to total peace and provides an excellent tool for dream recall, astral travel, and heightening psychic and intuitive talents. Celestite is a gentle gem and perfect if your new to crystal power and meditation.

Celestite is thought to stimulate spiritual maturity, as well as to bring balance and tranquillity to those born under the signs of Gemini and Cancer.

Celestite carries a soft blue crystal energy that stimulates your Throat Chakra, the voice of your body. When your Throat Chakra is in balance and open, it allows for the expression of what we think and what we feel. You can communicate our ideas, beliefs, and emotions, bringing your personal truth out into the world. You have an easy flow of energy within your body and spirit. Celestite is also a powerful activator of your Third Eye and Crown Chakras. Your consciousness is located here, and we relate to ourselves through this chakra. When your Third Eye Chakra is in balance your thoughts and internal communications within yourselves are healthy and vibrant. You are open to new ideas, dreams, and visions, and can control the flow of energy within all the chakras. The Crown Chakra, located at the top of your head, is our gateway to the expanded universe beyond our bodies, controlling how you think and how we respond to the world around us. When your Crown is in balance, your energies are in balance. You know your place in the universe and see things as they are. You are unruffled by setbacks, knowing they are an essential part of life.

Citrine is useful in meditation to open the doors to inner thought. It allows the flow of the Universal Life Force and promotes an easy transition into the meditative state. It activates the thinking processes and brings images forward from the deep mind. When meditating with Citrine, you feel a glowing warmth from within and from without. Its sole purpose is to manifest the golden Light Force onto the physical plane.

Citrine is the modern birthstone for November. Citrine also connects to the zodiac signs of Aries, Leo, and Libra and all three star signs pull from the powerful properties of Citrine to bring about a more positive life.

Citrine activates, opens and energises your solar plexus chakra. The solar plexus chakra provides you with transformational powers for your body and mind to be able to more easily process energy. Citrine, known as the Merchant stone, powers up this chakra and gives super-achievers and day-dreamers the willpower to manifest your wildest dreams into reality. It is a must-have crystal for workspaces, shops, offices and places where you wish to manifest wealth creation and abundance. Hold a piece of Citrine in your hands or lay one on your navel and feel it’s manifesting magic rush through you.

Used in meditation, especially when placed at the Third Eye, Clear Quartz filters out distractions and helps to empty your mind. It allows for a feeling of “oneness” and provides for a deep meditative state. By visualizing an image of your intent or desired outcome within the crystal during a meditative session, Clear Quartz provides a powerful psychic amplification. The crystal “remembers” and magnifies the pattern of energy, so using the same crystal in repeated meditations allows for the opportunities and power of the focused intent to manifest into reality. Programming the Quartz in this manner assists your in achieving virtually any goal in inner or outer life.

Clear Quartz is not associated with any zodiac sign, though it has been known to reduce Capricorn’s stubbornness and Leo’s need for power, as well as rendering Gemini more tolerant.

While Quartz properties can connect to and aid all chakra’s, it specialises in helping to activate your crown chakra. This connection allows for a deeper connection to higher realms and infinite possibilities.