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Crystal and Gemstone Correspondence Masterpost

Agate- competition, eloquence

Agate (Bluelace)- composure, calm, balance

Agate (Botswana)- understanding, recuperation

Agate (Dendritic)- balance, energy, steadiness, recuperation

Agate (Moss)- assertiveness, renewal, meditation, self-awareness

Agate (Tree)- organization, management

Alexandrite- investment, growth

Almandine- inspiration, tolerance, affection

Amazonite- self expression, insight, growth, study, clarity, success, stabilizes emotions

Amber- career, accomplishments, uplifting, depression, relieves stress

Amethyst- sleep, calming, relieves stress, inspires happiness, addictions, positive feelings

Ametrine- resolution, teaching

Andalusite- moderation, memory, enlightenment

Angelite- bravery, abundance, balance, communication

Anhydrite- concentration, co-ordination

Antimoany- intellect, progress

Apatite- calms, helps business, will help you speak up

Apophyllite- tranquility, honesty

Aqua Aura- dexterity, the arts

Aquamarine- insight, love, growth, calms nerves, brings peace, promotes truth

Aragonite- energize

Astrophyllite- confidence, insight, intellect

Augelite- contemplation, justice

Aventurine- judgement, relieves tension, prosperity

Azurite- meditation, concentration, spirituality

Barite- writing, decisions

Beryl- determination, calms, stability, reduces stress

Bloodstone- temperance, kindness, courage, wealth, confidence

Blue John- renewal, strength

Blue Coral- balance, protection from negativity

Bowenite- intelligence

Brazillianite- enhances relationships

Calcite- comfort, inspiration, calm, balance

Carnelian- passion, sensuality, sexual energy

Cassiterite- endurance, contentment

Cats Eye- inner vision, security

Celestite- calm, relaxation, meditation, eases worries

Cerrusite- confidence, nerves, insomnia, calms

Chalcedony- stamina, energizes, awakens, stimulates the mind

Chacopyrie- perception, intuition

Charoite- assertiveness, inspiration

Chiastolite- stability

Chrysocolla- self awareness, self-expression

Chrysoprase- passion, beginnings, friendship, sensuality, prosperity, good luck, physical love

Chrysotile- partnerships, generosity

Cinnabar- stability, independence

Citrine- calm, uplift, dreams, intuition, psychic ability

Colemanite- loyalty

Corundum- awareness, confidence

Covellite- communication

Crocoite- action, industry

Crupite- awareness, teaching

Danburite- social grace, dignity, confidence

Desert Rose- perception, intuition

Diamond- abundance, courage, prosperity, business, strength

Diopside- love, partnership, commitment

Dolomite- optimism, hope, belief

Dumortierite- patience, calm

Eilat Stone- spirituality, balance, mediation

Emerald- prosperity, intellect, truth, psychic ability

Eudialite- management

Fluorite- grounding, meditation, spiritual awareness

Franklinite- imagination

Fuchsite- teamwork, productivity

Galena- dedication

Garnet- creativity, charm, charisma, attract love

Geode- growth, psychic ability, inspired dreams

Goethite- perseverance

Goldstone- optimism

Granite- balance, stability, determination

Graphite- achievement

Hematite- calm, serenity

Herkimer Diamond- opens the mind, learning, study, enhances dreams

Hickoryite- adventure, imagination, creativity, removes negativity

Hornblende- wisdom, insight, communication, balance

Howlite- resilience, competition

Iolite- control, management

Irnamite- calm, rational, judgement, inspiration, emotional balance

Jade- longevity, providence, attract friendship, calm the mind, benevolence

Jasper- attract what you desire

Jet- dispels negativity, empathy

Kunzite- balance, stability, communication

Kyanite- energy, strength, finance

Labradorite- charisma, improve relationships, release hidden qualities

Lapis Lazuli- spirituality, protection, truth, wisdom, mysticism, abundance, integrity, attracts wealth

Larimar- meditation

Lavakite- intellect, learning, adaptability, achievement

Lazulite- serenity

Lepidolite- recharge, peace, balance

Leucite- clear thinking, protection

Lodestone- communication, teamwork

Magnetite- composure, learning

Magnesite- enlightenment, emotional balance

Malachite- business prosperity, plant growth, optimism, spells

Marble- renewal, compassions

Marcasite- ambition

Meteorite- intuition, communication, benevolence, adventure

Moldouite- insight, sensitivity

Mookaite- responsibility

Moonstone- attracts love, safe travel, devotion, beauty

Morganite- intellect, commerce

Mtorolite- serenity, capability

Muscouite- inspiration, energy

Obsidian- dispels negativity, creates tranquility

Onyx- spiritual alignment, harmony, tranquility, peace of mind

Opal- creativity, prosperity, power, luck, abundance, attraction

Opalite- invention

Peacock Ore- mind stimulant

Pearl- creativity, certainty

Peridot- invention, wealth, career, protection, abundance

Phenacite- intellect, insight

Pietersite- objectivity, organization

Prehnite- insight, intellect

Purpurite- prosperity, leadership

Pyrites- truth, awareness

Quartz (Clear)- healing, energy

Quartz (Rose)- love, happiness, peace, harmony

Quartz (Rutilated)- passion

Quartz (Smokey)- removes negative energies

Quartz (Snow)- relaxation, serenity, meditation

Rhodochrosite- comfort,love friendship,balance,stability

Rhodonite- communication

Rhodolite- stability

Rhyolite- marketing, stability

Rubellite- prosperity

Ruby- luck, fortune, contentment

Sapphire- love, protection, partnership, power, inspiration

Sardonyx- forgiveness

Satinspar- insight, calms disputes

Scapolite- strength, achievement

Schalenblende- attraction, abundance

Scheelite- awareness, balances relationships

Schorl- balance, practicality

Seftonite- learning, relationships

Serpentine- meditation, enlightenment

Siderite- loyalty, intellect

Silicone- attraction

Silver- perception

Smithsonite- harmony, consideration

Soapstone- loyalty

Sodalite- confidence, meditation, self-assertion

Spessartine- renewal

Sphalerite- career, integrity

Spinel- energy, intellect

Staurolite- focus, awareness, integration, brings all the elements together

Steatite- adventure, communication

Stichtite- loyalty, creativity

Stilbite- creativity, understanding

Sugilite- insperation, co-operation, co-ordination, peace of mind, psychic awareness

Sulphur- protection, intellect

Sunstone- insight, regeneration, sexuality

Tanzanite- vitality, movement

Thulite- meditation, concentration, aligns mind and body

Tiger Iron- endurance, clarity

Tiger’s Eye- insight, integrity

Topaz- legal matters

Tourmaline- success, abundance, luck, confidence

Turquentine- comfort, tranquility, protects the home

Ulexite- contentment

Unakite- strength, stability, enhancement

Uvarouite- joy, vitality

Vanadinite- friendships, socializing

Variscite- writing, meditation

Verdite- friendships, partnerships

Vesuvianite- intuition, partnership

Violan- insight, vitality

Williamsite- truth, tranquility

Wollasonite- meditation, grounding, moderation

Wulfenite- relationship balance, harmony

Zeolite- independence, clear thinking

Zinc- loyelty, joy

Zircon, clarity, rest, sleep

Zoisite- attraction

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The Updated Books and Resources Master Post

I’ve done my best to categorize and organize the titles according to subject matter.

- Some of these titles have Wiccan influence.

- Certain authors are not 100% reliable for information (DJ Conway, Silver Ravenwolf are some examples).

I hope you find this list to be helpful and resourceful as you develop your own beautiful practice!

-M

* indicates a pdf file or ebook.

Astrology:

The Rising Sign by Jeanne Avery*

Do It Yourself Astrology by Lyn Birkbeck

The Practical Astrology by David Christie-Murray

The Ultimate Book of Relationships by Clare Gibson

The Ultimate Birthday Book by Clare Gibson

Linda Goodman’s Love Signs by Linda Goodman*

Linda Goodman’s Sun Signs by Linda Goodman

Darkside Zodiac by Stella Hyde

Darkside Zodiac In Love by Stella Hyde

The Astrology Kit by Grant Lewi and Liz Greene

The Astrology Yearbook by Loan Moore

The Guide to Astrology by Lori Reid

Book of Shadows/Grimoires:

The Azoetia: A Grimoire of the Sabbatic Craft by Andrew Chumbley*

Cunningham’s Book of Shadows: The Path of an American Traditionalist by Scott Cunningham*

The Gardnerian Book of Shadows by Gerald Gardner*

Witch’s Master Grimoire by Lady Sabrina*

The Complete Uncut Book of Shadows by Riders of the Crystal Wind*

The Alexandrian Book of Shadows by Sekhet Sophia*

Crowley/Thelema:

The Book of the Law by Aleister Crowley*

The Book of Lies by Aleister Crowley*

The Book of Thoth by Aleister Crowley*

Book 4 by Aleister Crowley, Frater Perdurabo, and Soror Vira*

Book 4 Part 1: Meditation by Aleister Crowley*

The Confessions of Aleister Crowley by Aleister Crowley*

Diary of a Drug Fiend by Aleister Crowley*

Duty by Aleister Crowley*

Eight Lectures on Yoga by Aleister Crowley*

The Equinox by Aleister Crowley*

The Equinox of the Gods by Aleister Crowley*

Goetia of Solomon the King by Aleister Crowley*

Household Gods by Aleister Crowley*

Invocation of Hecate by Aleister Crowley*

Liber CVI (Book 106): Concerning Death by Aleister Crowley*

Liber 777 and Other Qabalistic Writings of Aleister Crowley by Aleister Crowley*

Liber LXXXIV vel Chanokh by Aleister Crowley*

Little Essays Towards Truth by Aleister Crowley*

Magick in Theory and Practice by Aleister Crowley*

Magick Without Tears by Aleister Crowley*

Moonchild by Aleister Crowley*

Olla by Aleister Crowley*

The Tao The King by Aleister Crowley*

The Vision & the Voice With Commentary and Other Papers: The Collected Diaries of Aleister Crowley by Aleister Crowley, Victor B Neuburg and Mary Desti*

Abrahadabra: Understanding Aleister Crowley’s Thelemic Magic by Rodney Orpheus and Lon Milo Duquette*

Crystals/Gems:

Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham*

Dunwich’s Guide to Gemstone Sorcery: Using Stones for Spells, Amulets, Rituals and Divination by Gerina Durwich

Crystal Prosperity by Judy Hall

Divination/Psychic Ability:

Crystal Awareness by Catherine Bowman*

Solitary Seance: How You Can Talk with Spirits on Your Own by Raymond Buckland

The Spirit Book: The Encyclopedia of Clairvoyance, Channeling, and Spirit Communication by Raymond Buckland

How To Read Palms: Understanding Personality and Personal Destiny through Palm Reading by Maria Costavile*

Psychic Self-Defense: The Classic Instruction Manual for Protecting Yourself Against Paranormal Attack by Dion Fortune

Complete Illustrated Book Of The Psychic Sciences by Walter B. Gibson and Litzka R. Gibson*

You Are Psychic: The Art of Clairvoyant Reading & Healing by Debra Lynne Katz*

The Intuitive Arts on Love by Arlene Tognetti and Lisa Lenard*

Spirit Allies: Meet Your Team from the Other Side by Christopher Penczak

The Witch’s Shield: Protection Magick and Psychic Self-Defense by Christopher Penczak

The Other Side of the Mind by w. Clement Stone and Norma Lee Browning*

The Complete Book of Palmistry by Joyce Wilson

Gods and Goddesses:

Maiden, Mother, Crone: The Myth and Reality of the Triple Goddess by D.J. Conway

Dictionary of the Gods and Goddesses by Michael Jordan*

Encountering Kali: In the Margins, At the Center, IN the West by Rachel Fell McDermott and Jeffrey Kripal*

Singing to the Goddess: Poems to Kali and Uma from Bengal by Rachel Fell McDermott*

The Magic of Kali: Inner Secrets of a Tantrik Goddess by Michael Magee*

Buddha, Christ, and Merlin: Three Wise Men for Our Age by Christopher Penczak

Goddesses and the Divine: A Western Religious History by Rosemary Radford Ruether*

Herb/Nature Magick:

Occult Medicine & Practical Magic by Samael Aun Weor*

The Complete Book of Incense, Oils & Brews by Scott Cunningham*

Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham

Earth, Air, Fire & Water: More Techniques of Natural Magic by Scott Cunningham*

Earth Power: Techniques of Natural Magic by Scott Cunningham*

The Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham*

Cottage Witchery: Natural Magick for Hearth and Home by Ellen Dugan*

Seasons of Witchery: Celebrating the Sabbats with the Garden Witch by Ellen Dugan*

Herbal Magick; A Witch’s Guide to Herbal Enchantment, Folklore, and Divination by Gerina Dunwich*

The Sea Priestess by Dion Fortune*

A Witch Alone, New Edition: Thirteen Moons to Master Natural Magic by Marian Green*

Earth Divination: A Practice Guide to Geomancy by John Michael Greer*

The Herbal Alchemist’s Handbook by Karen Harrison*

The Weiser Concise Guide to Herbal Magick by Judith Hawkins-Tillirson*

The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft by Judika Illes*

Sea Magic: Connecting with the Ocean’s Energy by Sandra Kynes

The Magical and Ritual Use of Herbs by Richard Allen Miller*

Magical Gardens: Cultivating Soil & Spirit by Patricia Monaghan

Grimoire for the Green Witch by Ann Moura

Mansions of the Moon for the Green Witch by Ann Moura*

Incense Crafting and Use of Magickal Sense by Carl F. Neal*

The Extremely Large Herbal Grimoire by Que Sage and Midnight Mindi*

Gardening with the Goddess: Creating Gardens of Spirit and Magick by Patricia Telesco*

The Folk-Lore of Plants by T. F. Thiselton- Dyer*

Herbs in Magic and Alchemy: Techniques from Ancient Herbal Lore by C. L. Zalewski*

Historical Reference:

Paganism Surviving in Christianity by Abram Herbert Lewis*

The God of Witches by Margaret Alice Murray*

The Malleus Maleficarum of Heinrich Kramer and James Sprenger by Heinrich Kramer, James Sprenger and Montague Summers*

Persephone’s Quest: Entheogens and the Origins of Religion by R. Gordon Wasson, Stella Kramrisch, Dr. Carl Ruck, and Jonathan Ott

Household/Kitchen Witchcraft:

Mrs. B’s Guide to Household Witchcraft: Everyday Magic, Spells, and Recipes by Kris Bradley

The Complete Book of Incense, Oils & Brews by Scott Cunningham*

Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchen by Scott Cunningham

The Magical Household: Spells & Rituals for the Home by Scott Cunningham & David Harrington*

Spell Crafts: Creating Magical Objects by Scott Cunningham and David Harrington*

Magick:

A Little Book of Altar Magic by D.J. Conway*

Practical Protection Magick: Guarding and Reclaiming Your Power by Ellen Dugan

Meta- Magick: The Book of ATEM- Achieving New States of Consciousness through NLP, Neuroscience, and Ritual by Philip Farber*

Fire and Ice: The History, Structure, and Rituals of Germany’s Most Influential Modern Magical Order: The Brotherhood of Saturn by Stephen Flowers, PhD.*

Applied Magic by Dion Fortune*

An Introduction to Ritual Magic by Dion Fortune*

High Magic’s Aid by Gerald B. Gardner*

Godwin’s Cabalistic Encyclopedia: A Complete Guide to Cabalistic Magic by David Godwin*

Circles of Power: Ritual Magic in the Western Tradition by John Michael Greer*

Learning Ritual Magic: Fundamental Theory and Practice for the Solitary Apprentice by John Michael Greer, Earl, Jr. King, Clare Vaughn*

E-Witch: Teachings of Magical Mastery by Deborah Gray*

The Basics of Magick by Amber K. *

True Magic: A Beginner’s Guide by Amber K.*

Faery Magic: Spells, Potions, and Lore from the Earth Spirits by Sirona Knight*

Modern Magick: Twelve Lessons in the High Magickal Arts by Donald Michael Kraig*

Modern Magick: Twelve Lessons in the High Magickal Arts, Second Edition by Donald Michael Kraig*

Protection and Reversal Magick by Jason Miller*

The Secrets of High Magic: Vintage Edition: Practical Instruction in the Occult Traditions of High Magic, Including Tree of Life, Astrology, Tarot, Rituals, Alchemic Processes, and Further Advanced Techniques by Francis Melville*

The Book of Solomon’s Magick by Carroll Runyon*

Instant Magick by Christopher Penczak*

A Wee kof Magic by the Sea Witch*

An Enchanted Life: An Adept’s Guide to Masterful Magic by Patricia Telesco*

Enocian Magic for Beginners: The Original System of Angel Magic by Donald Tyson*

Magician’s Workbook: Practicing the Rituals of the Western Tradition by Donald Tyson*

Not in Kansas Anymore: Dark Arts, Sex Spells, Money Magic, and Other Things Your Neighbors Aren’t Telling You by Christine Wicker*

Crone’s Book of Magical Words by Valerie Worth*

Tarot

Le Tarot de Marseille (The Tarot of Marseilles)*

The Tarot by Richard Cavendish*

Witches Tarot (with companion book) by Ellen Dugan and Mark Evans

Native American Tarot Deck by Magda Weck Gonzalez*

The Lover’s Tarot Deck (with companion book) by Jane Lyle

Legacy of the Divine Tarot (with companion book) by Ciro Marchetti

Renaissance Tarot Deck by US Games*

Lord Of The Rings Tarot Deck & Game by Vintage Sports Cards Inc

Occult:

Three Books on Occult Philosophy by Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa

Psychology and the Occult by Carl Jung

Music and Its Secret Influence: Throughout the Ages by Cyril Scott and Desmond Scott

The Necronomicon: The Call of Cthulhu by Unknown*

Paranormal:

The World’s Most Haunted Places by by Jeff Belanger

Haunted Happenings by Robert Cahill

New England’s Things That Go Bump In The (New England’s Collectible Classics) by Robert Cahill

Mysteries and Legends of New England: True Stories Of The Unsolved And Unexplained by Diana Mccain

The New England Grimpendium by J. W. Ocker

Spooky New England: Tales Of Hauntings, Strange Happenings, And Other Local Lore by S. Schlosser and Paul Hoffman

Shamanism:

Walking Between the Worlds: The Science of Compassion by Gregg Braden*

Psychedelic Shamanism: The Cultivation, Preparation, and Shamanic Use of Psychotropic Plants by Jim DeKorne*

Hallucinogens and Shamanism by Michael Harner*

By Land, Sky, and Sea: Three Realms of Shamanic Witchcraft by Gede Parma*

Shamans/Neo-Shamans: Ecstasies, Alterative Archaeologies and Contemporary Pagan by Robert Willis*

In the Shadow of the Shaman: Connecting with Self, Nature & Spirit by Amber Wolfe*

Spellwork:

The Ulitmate Book of Spells: A Complete Guide to Using Magic to Improve Your Life and the World Around You by Pamela Ball*

The Goodly Spellbook: Olde Spells for Modern Problems Diixie Deerman and Steve Rasmussen

Exploring Spellcraft: How to Create and Cast Effective Spells by Gerina Dunwich*

The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Spells: 88 Incantations to Entice Love, Improve a Career, Increase Wealth, Restore Health, and Spread Peace by Michael Johnstone*

The Salem Witches Book of Love Spells: Ancient Spells for Modern Witches by Lilith McLelland

The Ultimate Book of Spells by Michael Johnson*

The Elemental Encyclopedia of 1,000 Spells by Judika Illes*

The Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells by Judika Illes*

Witches’ Potions and Spells by Kathryn Paulsen*

Symbols, Amulets, Sigils:

A Dictionary of Symbols by J. E. Cirlot and Herbert Read*

Basic Sigil Magic by Philip Cooper*

Practical Sigil Magic: Creating Personal Symbols for Success by Frater U.:D.:*

Dictionary of Occult, Hermetic and Alchemical Sigils by Fred Gettings*

The Complete Book of Amulets & Talismans by Migene González-Wippler*

Runic Amulets and Magic Objects by Mindy MacLeod and Bernard Mees*

Symbols, Signs, and Spells by Lolita Perdurabo*

Secrets of Magical Seals: A Modern Grimoire of Amulets, Charms, Symbols and Talismans by Anna Riva*

The Book of Talismans, Amulets and Zodiacal Gems by William Thomas and Kate Pavitt*

The Power of the Word: The Secret Code of Creation by Donald Tyson*

Spirit/Otherbeing Work:

Buckland’s Book of Spirit Communication by Raymond Buckland*

Divination for Beginners: Reading the Past, Present, and Future by Scott Cunningham*

Witch’s Guide to Ghosts and the Supernatural by Gerina Dunwich*

Summoning Spirits: The Art of Magical Evocation by Konstantinos*

Vampires: The Occult Truth by Konstantinos

Faerie Way: A Healing Journey to Other Worlds by Hugh Mynne and George A. Russell*

The Necronomicon by Simon*

Cunning Folk and Familiar Spirits: Shamanistic Visionary Traditions in Early Modern British Witchcraft and Magic by Emma Wilby*

Voodoo/Hoodoo/Root Work:

Hoodoo, Voodoo, and Conjure: A Handbook by Jeffrey Anderson*

The Voodoo Hoodoo Spellbook by Denise Alvarado*

Hoodoo, Voodoo and Conjure: A Handbook by Jeffery E. Anderson*

The Candle and the Crossroads: A Book of Appalachian Conjure and Southern Root-Work by Orion Foxwood*

Charms, Spells, and Formulas: for the Making and Use of Gris Gris Bags, Herb Candles, Doll Magic, Incenses, Oils, and Powders by Ray T. Malbrough and Bill Fugate*

The Magical Power of Saints: Evocation and Candle Rituals by Rev. Ray T. Malbrough*

Waters of Return: The Aeonic Flow of Voodoo by Louis Martinie*

Sticks, Stones, Roots & Bones: Hoodoo, Mojo & Conjuring with Herbs by Stephanie Rose Bird*

The Super Voodoo Coursework by Unknown*

Wicca:

Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practicioner by Scott Cunningham

Living Wicca: A Further Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham*

Witchcraft:

Drawing Down the Moon: Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshippers, and Other Pagans in America Today by Margot Adler

Witchcraft: Theory and Practice by Ly de Angeles*

Witchcraft on a Shoestring: Practicing the Craft Without Breaking Your Budget by Deborah Blake*

Buckland’s Complete Book of Witchcraft by Raymond Buckland*

The Witch Book: The Encyclopedia of Witchcraft, Wicca, and Neo-paganism by Raymond Buckland

Witchcraft from the Inside: Origins of the Fastest Growing Religious Movement in America by Raymond Buckland*

Power of the Witch: The Earth, the Moon, and the Magical Path to Enlightenment by Laurie Cabot

The Witch in Every Woman: Reawakening the Magical Nature of the Feminine to Heal, Protect, Create, and Empower by Laurie Cabot

The Truth About Witchcraft Today by Scott Cunningham

Book of Shadows: A Modern Woman’s Journey into the Wisdom of Witchcraft and the Magic of the Goddess by Phyllis Curott

A Practical Guide to Witchcraft and Magick Spells by Cassandra Eason*

Old World Witchcraft: Ancient Ways for Modern Days by Raven Grimassi*

The Encyclopedia of Witches, Witchcraft, and Wicca by Rosemary Ellen Guiley*

Progressive Witchcraft by Janet Farrar and Gavin Bone*

The Meaning of Witchcraft by Gerald Gardner*

Italian Witchcraft: The Old Religion of Southern Europe by Raven Grimassi

Mastering Witchcraft by Paul Huson*

How to Become a Witch: The Path of Nature, Spirit & Magick by Amber K and Azrael Arynn K

Nocturnal Witchcraft: Magick After Dark by Konstantinos*

Aradia, Or the Gospel of the Witches by Charles G. Leland*

Witchcraft Today: An Encyclopedia of of Wiccan and Neopagan Traditions by James Lewis*

The God of the Witches Margaret Murray*

8 Sabbaths of Witchcraft by Mike Nichols*

The Inner Temple of Witchcraft: Magick, Meditation and Psychic Development by Christopher Penczak

Solitary Witch: The Ultimate Book of Shadows for the New Generation by Silver RavenWolf

The Real Witch’s Handbook by Kate West*

World Pagan Practices:

Buckland’s Book of Saxon Witchcraft by Raymond Buckland*

The Book of the Dead: The Papyrus of Ani by E.A. Wallis Budge*

Egyptian Magic by E. A. Wallis Budge*

Witta: An Irish Pagan Tradition by Edain McCoy*

Practising the Witch’s Craft: Real Magic Under a Southern Sky by Douglas Ezzy*

Hermetic Magic:The Postmodern Magical Papyrus of Abaris by By Stephen Edred Flowers*

Mystical Qabalah by Dion Fortune*

The Book of the Holy Strega by Raven Grimassi*

By-Paths of Sicily by Eliza Putnam Heaton*

Germanic Spirituality by Bil Linzie*

The Religion of Ancient Egypt by W. M. Flinders Petrie*

The Mechanics of Ancient Eqyptian Magical Rituals by Robert Ritner*

Santeria: The Religion by Migene Gonzalez- Wippler

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Herbs and their Magical Uses

Acacia - Protection, Psychic Powers Adam & Eve Roots - Love, Happiness. Adders Tongue - Healing African Violet - Spirituality, Protection Agaric - Fertility Agrimony - Protection, Sleep Ague Root - Protection Alfalfa - Prosperity, Anti-hunger, Money Alkanet - Purification, Prosperity Allspice - Money, Luck, Healing Almond - Money, Prosperity, Wisdom Aloe - Protection, Luck Aloes, Wood - Love, Spirituality Althea - Protection, Psychic Powers Alyssum - Protection, Moderating Anger Amaranth - Healing, Protection, Invisibility Anemone - Health, Protection, Healing Angelica - Exorcism, Protection, Healing, Visions Apple - Love,Healing, Garden Magic, Immortality Apricot - Love Arabic Gum - Purify negativity and evil Arbutus - Exorcism, Protection Asafoetida - Exorcism, Purification, Protection Ash - Protection, Prosperity, Sea Rituals, Health Aspen - Eloquence, Anti-Theft Aster - Love Avens - Exorcism, Purification,Love Avocado - Love,Lust,Beauty Bachelor's Buttons - Love Balm, Lemon - Love,Success, Healing Balm of Gilead - Love,Manifestations,Protection,Healing Bamboo - Protection, Luck, Hex-Breaking, Wishes Banana - Fertility, Potency, Prosperity Banyan - Luck Barley - Love, Healing, Protection Basil - Love, Exorcism, Wealth, Flying, Protection Bay - Protection, Psychic Powers, Healing, Purification, Strength Bean - Protection, Exorcism, Wart Charming, Reconciliations, Potency, Love Bedstraw/Fragrant - Love Beech - Wishes Beet - love Belladonna - astral projection *DEADLY POISON!! Benzoin - Purification, Prosperity Bergamot, Orange - Money Be-Still - Luck Betony/wood - Protection,Purification,Love Birch - Protection, Exorcism, Purification Bistort - Psychic Powers, Fertility Bittersweet - Protection, Healing Blackberry - Healing, Money, Protection Bladderwrack - Protection, Sea Spells, Wind Spells, Money, Psychic Powers Bleeding Heart - Love Bloodroot - Love, Protection, Purification Bluebell - Luck, Truth Blueberry - Protection Blue Flag - Money Bodhi - Fertility, Protection, WIsdom, Meditation Boneset - Protection, Exorcism Borage - Courage, Psychic Powers Bracken - Healing, Rune Magic, Prophetic Dreams Brazil Nut - Love Briony - Image Magic, Money, Protection Bromeliad - Protection, Money Broom - Purification, Protection, Wind Spells, Divination Buchu - Psychic Powers, Prophetic Dreams Buckthorn - Protection, Exorcism, Wishes, Legal Matters Buckwheat - Money, Protection Burdock - Protection, Healing Cabbage - Luck Cactus - Protection, Chastity Calamus - Luck, Healing, Money, Protection Camellia -Riches Camphor - Chastity, Health, Divination Caper - Potency, Lust, Luck Carawy - Protection, Lust, Health, Anti-theft, Mental Powers Cardamon - Lust, Love Carnation - Protection, Strength, Healing Carob - Protection, Health Carrot - Fertility, Lust Cascara Sagrada - Legal Matters, Money, Protection, Cashew - Money Castor - Protection Catnip - Cat Magic, Love, Beauty, Happiness Cattail - Lust Cedar - Healing, Purification, Money, Protection Celandine - Protection, Escape, Happiness, Legal Matters Celery - Mental Powers, Lust, Psychic Powers Centaury - Snake Removing Chamomile - Money, Sleep, Love, Purification Cherry - Love, divination Chestnut - Love Chickweed - Fertility, Love Chicory - Removing Obstacles, Invisibility, favors, Frigidity Chili pepper - Fidelity, hex Breaking, Love China Berry - Luck Chrysanthemum - Protection Cinchona - Luck, Protection Cinnamon - Spirituality, Success, Healing, Power, Psychic Powers, Lust Protection, Love Cinquefoil - Money, Protection, Prophetic Dreams, Sleep Citron - Psychic Powers, Healing Cloth of Gold - Understand animal languages Clove - Protection, Exorcism, Love, Money Clover - Protection, Money, Love, fidelity, Exorcism, Success Club Moss - Protection, Power Coconut - Purification, Protection, Chastity Cohosh,Black - love, courage,protection,potency Coltsfoot - Love,Visions Columbine - Courage,Love Comfrey - Safety during travel, Money Copal - Love, Purification Coriander - Love,Health, Healing Corn - protection,luck, divination Cotton - Luck,Healing,Protection,Rain,Fishing Magic Cowslip - Healing,Youth,Treasure Finding Crocus - Love, Visions Cubeb - Love Cuckoo-flower - Fertility,Lover Cucumber - Chastity,Healing,Fertility Cumin - Protection,Fidelity, Exorcism Curry - Protection Cyclamen - fertility,Protection,Happiness, Lust Cypress - Longevity, Healing, Comfort,Protection Daffodil - Love,Fertility, Luck Daisy - Lust,Luck Damiana - Lust, Love, Visions Dandelion - Divination,Wishes,Calling Spirits Datura - Hex Breaking,Sleep,Protection Deerstongue - Lust, Psychic Powers Devils Bit - Exorcism, Love, Protection, Lust Devils Shoestring - Protection, Gambling, Luck, Power, Employment Dill - Protection, Money, Lust,Luck Dittany of Crete - Manifestations, Astral Projection Dock - Healing,Fertility, Money Dodder - Love,Divination,Knot Magic Dogbane - Love Dogwood - Wishes, Protection Dragons Blood - Love,Protection,Exorcism,Potency Dulse - Lust, Harmony Dutchmans Breeches - Love Ebony - Protection, Power Echinacea - Strengthening Spells Edelweiss - Invisibility, Bullet-Proofing Elder - Exorcism,Protection,Healing,Prosperity,Sleep Elecampane - Love,Protection,Psychic Powers Elm - Love Endive - Lust,Love Eryngo - Travelers Luck, Peace, Lust, Love Eucalyptus - Healing,Protection Euphorbia - Purification, Protection Eyebright - Mental Powers, Psychic Power Fennel - Protection, Healing, Purification Fenugreek - Money Fern - Rain Making, Protection,Luck,Riches,Eternal Youth, Health, Exorcism Feverfew - Protection Fig - Divination,Fertility, Love Figwort - Health,Protection Flax - Money, Protection,Beauty,Psychic Powers, Healing Fleabane - Exorcism, Protection, Chastity Foxglove - Protection Frankincense - Protection, Exorcism, Spirituality Fumitory - Money, Exorcism Fuzzy Weed - Love,Hunting Galangal - Protection, Lust, Health, Money, Psychic Powers, Hex breaking Gardenia - Love, Peace, Healing, Spirituality Garlic - Protection, Healing, Exorcism, Lust, Anti-Theft Gentian - Love, Power Geranium - Fertility, Health, Love, Protection Ginger - Love, Money, Success, Power Ginseng - Love, Wishes, Healing, Beauty, Protection, Lust Goats Rue - Healing, Health Goldenrod - Money, Divination Golden Seal - Healing, Money Gorse - Protection, Money Gotu Kola - Meditation Gourd - Protection Grain - Protection Grains of Paradise - Lust, Luck, Love, Money, Wishes Grape - Fertility, Garden Magic, Mental Powers,Money Grass - Psychic Powers, Protection Ground Ivy - Divination Groundsel - Health, Healing Hawthorn - Fertility, Chastity, Fishing Magic, Happiness Hazel - Luck, Fertility, Anti-Lightning, Protection, Wishes Heather - Protection, Rain Making, Luck Heliotrope - Exorcism, Prophetic dreams, Healing, Wealth, Invisbility Hellebore,Black - Protection *POISON* Hemlock - Destroy sexual drives *POISON* Hemp - Healing, Love, Vision, Meditation Henbane - POISON Not used Henna - Healing Hibiscus - Lust,Love, Divination Hickory - Legal Matters High John the Conquerer - Money, Love, Success, Happiness Holly - Protection, Anti-Lightning, Luck, Dream Magic Honesty - Money, Repelling Monsters Honeysuckle - Money, Psychic Powers, Protection Hops - Healing, Sleep Horehound - Protection, Mental Powers, Exorcism, Healing Horse Chestnut - Money, Healing Horseradish - Purification, Exorcism Horsetail - Snake Charming, Fertility Houndstongue - Tying dogs tongues Houseleek - Luck,Protection, Love Huckleberry - Luck, Protection, Dream Magic, Hex Breaking Hyacinth - Love, Protection, Happiness Hydrangea - Hex Breaking Hyssop - Purification, Protection Indian Paint Brush - Love Iris - Purification, Wisdom Irish Moss - Money, Luck, Protection Ivy - Protection, Healing Jasmine - Love, Money, Prophetic Dreams Jobs Tears - Healing, Wishes, Luck Joe-pye weed - Love, Respect Juniper - Protection, Anti-theft, Love, Exorcism, Health kava-Kave - Visions, Protection, luck knotweed - Binding, Health Ladys mantle - Love Ladys slipper - Protection Larch - Protection, Anti theft Larkspur - Health, Protection Lavendar - Love, Protection, Sleep, Chastity, Longevity, Purification, Happiness, Peace Leek - Love, Protection, Exorcism Lemon - Longevity, Purification, Love, Friendship Lemongrass - Repel snakes, Lust, Psychic powers Lemon Verbena - Purification, Love Lettuce - Chastity, Protection, Love, Divination, Sleep Licorice - Love,Lust, Fidelity Life Everlasting - longevity, Health, Healing Lilac - Exorcism, Protection Lily - Protection, Breaking Love spells Lily of the Valley - Mental Powers, Happiness Lime - Healing,Love,Protection Linden - Protection, Immortality, Luck, Love, Sleep Liquidamber - Protection Liverwort - Protection Liverwort - Love Looestrife - Peace,Protection Lotus - Protection, Lock-Opening Lovage - Love Love Seed - Love,Friendship Lucky Hand - Employment, Luck, Protection, Money, Travel Mace - Psychic Powers, Mental Powers Maguey - Lust Magnolia - Fidelity Mahogany,mountain - Anti-Lightning Maidenhair - Beauty, Love Male Fern - Luck, Love Mallow - Love, Protection, Exorcism Mandrake - Protection,Love, Money, Fertility, Health Maple - Love, Longevity, Money Marigold - Protection, Prophetic Dreams, Legal Matters, Psychic Powers Marjoram - Protection, love, Happiness, Health, Money Master Wort - Strength, Courage, Protection Mastic - Psychic Powers, Manifestations, Lust May Apple - Money Meadow Rue - DIvination Meadowsweet - Love, Divination, Peace, Happiness Mesquite - Healing Mimosa - Protection, Love, Prophetic Dreams, Purification Mint - Money,Love,Lust,Healing, Exorcism,Travel, Protection Mistletoe - Protection, Love, Hunting, Fertility, Health, Exorcism Molukka - Protection Moonwort - Money, Love Moss - Luck,Money Mugwort - Strength, Psychic Powers, Protection, Prophetic Dreams, Healing, Astral Projection Mulberry - Protection, Strength Mullein - Courage, Protection, Health, Love,Divination, Exorcism Mustard - Fertility, Protection, Mental Powers Myrrh - Protection, Exorcism, Healing, Spirituality Myrtle - Love, Fertility, Youth, Peace, Money Nettle - Exorcism, Protection, Healing, Lust Norfolk Island Pine - Protection, anti hunger Nuts - Fertility,prosperity, love, luck Oak - Protection, Health, Money, Healing, Potency, Fertility, Luck Oats - Money Olive - Healing, Peace, Fertility, Potency, Protection, Lust Onion - Protection,Exorcism, Healing, Money, Prophetic Dreams, Lust Orange - Love, Divination, Luck, Money Orchid - Love Oregon Grape - Money, Prosperity Orris - Love, Protection, Divination Palm,Date - Fertility, Potency Pansy - Love,Rain Magic, Love, Divination Papaya - Love, Protection Papyrus - protection Parosela - hunting Parsley - Love, Protection, Purification Passion Flower - Peace,Sleep, Friendship Patchouly - Money, Fertility, Lust Pea - Money,Love Peach - Love, Exorcism, Longevity,. Fertility, Wishes Pear - Lust, Love Pecan - Money, Employment Pennyroyal - Strength, Protection, Peace Peony - Protection, Exorcism Pepper - Protection,Exorcism Peppermint - Purification, Sleep, Love, Healing, Psychic Powers Pepper Tree - Purification, Healing, Protection Periwinkle - Love, Lust, Mental Powers, Money, Protection Persimmon - Changing Sex, healing, luck Plot Weed - Protection Pimento - Love Pimpernel - Protection,Health Pine - Healing, Fertility, Protection, Exorcism, Money Pineapple - Luck, Money, Chastity Pipsissewa - Money, Spirit Calling Pistachio - Breaking Love Spells Plantain - Healing, Protection, Strength,Snake Repelling Plum - Healing Plumeria - Love Poke - Courage, Hex Breaking Pomegranate - Divination, Luck, Wishes, Wealth, Fertility Poplar - Money, Flying Poppy - Fertility,Love, Sleep, Money,Luck, Invisibility Potato - Image Magic, Healing Prickly Ash - Love Primrose - Protection, Love Purslane - Sleep, Love, Luck, Protection, Happiness Quassia - Love Quince - Protection,Love,Happiness Radish - Protection, Lust Ragweed - Courage Ragwort - Protection Raspberry - Protection, Love Rattlesnake Root - Protection,Money Rhubarb - Protection, Fidelity Rice - Protection, Rain, Fertility, Money Roots - Protection, Power, Divination Rose - Love, Psychic Powers, Healing, Love, Divination, Luck, Protection Rosemary - Protection, Love, Lust, Mental Powers, Exorcism, Purification, Healing,Sleep, Youth Rowan - Psychic Powers,Healing, Protection,Power, Success Rue - Healing,Health, Mental Powers, Exorcism, Love Rye - Love, Fidelity Saffron - Love, Healing,Happiness, Wind Raising, Lust, Strength, Psychic Powers. Sage - Immortality, Longevity, Wisdom, Protection, Wishes Sagebrush - Purification, Exorcism St.Johns Wort - Health, Power,Protection,Strength, Love, Divination, Happiness Sandalwood - Protection, Healing, Exorcism, Spirituality Sarsaparilla - Love, Money Sassafras - Health, Money Savory/Summer - Mental Powers Scullcap - Love, Fidelity, Peace Senna - Love Sesame - Money. Lust Shallot - Purification Skunk Cabbage - Legal Matters Slippery Elm - Halts Gossip Sloe - Exorcism, Protection Snakeroot - Luck Money Snakeroot/black - Love,Lust,Money Snapdragon - Protection Solomons Seal - Protection,Exorcism Sorrel Wood - Healing,Health Southern Wood - Love,Lust,Protection Spanish Moss - Protection Spearmint - Healing,Love,Mental Powers SpiderWort - Love Spikenard - Love Squill - Money,Protection,Hex Breaking Star/anise - Psychic Powers, Luck Stillengia - Psychic Powers Straw - Luck,Image Magic Strawberry - Love,Luck Sugar Cane - Love,Lust Sumbul - Love,Luck,Health,Psychic Powers Sunflower - Fertility,Wishes,Health,Wisdom Sweetgrass - Calling Spirits Sweetpea - Friendship,Chastity,Courage,Strength Tamarind - Love Tamarisk - Exorcism,Protection Tansy - Health,Longevity Tea - Riches,Courage,Strength Thistle - Strength,Protection,Hex Breaking,Healing Thistle/holy - Purification,Hex Breaking Thistle/milk - Snake enraging Thyme - health,Healing,Sleep,Psychic Powers,Love,Purification,Courage Ti - Protection,Healing Toadflax - Protection,Hex Breaking Toadstool - Rain Making Tobacco - Healing,Purification Turmeric - Purification Turnip - Protection,Ending Relationships Uva Ursa - Psychic Workings Valerian - Love,Sleep,Purification,Protection Vanilla - Love,Lust,Mental Powers Venus Flytrap - Protection,Love Vervain - Love, Protection, Purification, Peace, Money, Youth, Chastity, Sleep,Healing Vetch/Giant - Fidelity Vetivert - Love, Hex Breaking, Luck, Money, Anti-Theft Violet - Protection, Luck, Love, Lust, Wishes, Peace, Healing Wahoo - Hex-breaking, Courage, Success Walnut - Health, Mental Powers, Infertility, Wishes Wax Plant - Protection Wheat - Fertility, Money Willow - Love, divination, Protection, Healing Wintergreen - Protection, Healing, Hex Breaking Winters Bark - Success WItch Grass - Happiness, Lust,love, Exorcism Witch Hazel - Protection, Chastity Wolfs Bane - Protection, Invisibility Wood Rose - Luck Woodruff - Victory, Protection, Money Wormwood - Psychic Powers, Protection, Love, Calling Spirits Yarrow - Courage, Love, Psychic Powers, Exorcism Yellow Evening Primrose - Hunting Yerba Mate - Fidelity, Love, Lust Yerba Santa - Beauty, Healing, Psychic Powers, Protection Yew - Raising the Dead Yohimbe - Love,Lust Yucca - Transmutation, Protection, Purification

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Crystal Safety, Revisited

There’s an awesome post going around by @prettycitywitch that discusses crystal care and toxicity. I noticed a few errors in it, just due to the source that was used, so I contacted her and got permission to rewrite it to ensure the most accurate information possible is spread around in the witchy community. I’ve gone through every crystal in her list and added a few others.

Everything in this list has been confirmed by the Gemological Institute of America Laboratory (one of the foremost in gemological research), multiple published mineralogical sources, and/or at least two online mineralogical databases. Crystals of particular concern in each category have been bolded; the other listed crystals have a bit of wiggle room.

Crystals affected by sunlight or heat Most crystals (including nearly all in this list) are safe to expose to sunlight temporarily - you can wear them in jewelry during the day, for example, but don’t leave them in your windowsill for weeks. In general, colorless crystals may be left in the sun indefinitely, while colored (especially pink) crystals should be stored in a place that doesn’t get direct sun all day. Heat, on the other hand, can easily affect many crystals, but usually only at high temperatures (steam or a jeweler’s torch), so I’ve only included the ones that could be damaged by relatively low temperatures.

Amber - may crack in heat

Amethyst - may fade over time; safe to expose to sun temporarily

Apophyllite - heat can cause flaking; sunlight is fine as long as the specimen is kept cool

Maxixe (dark blue beryl) - fades extremely quickly to pale brown in sunlight; color can only be restored through irradiation

Azurite - will fade over time with exposure to sunlight; store in a dark, cool environment

Celestine - fades in long exposure to sunlight

Chrysoprase - may fade in sunlight; restoration of color sometimes possible through prolonged storage in water

Fluorite - occasionally can fade in sunlight

Hackmanite - exhibits tenebrescence, a temporary change in color due to sun exposure; will return to original color if kept in a dark area

Hiddenite - unstable in sunlight and heat to a lesser degree than kunzite

Kunzite - will fade drastically in sunlight; indoor incandescent light can also slowly affect this stone

Larimar - fades over time when exposed to sunlight and heat

Morganite - deeper colors or more lilac hues can fade in sunlight

Opal - fading is minimal, but sunlight, heat, and changes in air pressure can cause internal fracturing called “crazing”

Pearl (& mother-of-pearl) - may lose color or turn dull in sunlight or heat

Sulfur - extremely heat-sensitive; crystals may fracture or burst if left in the sun or held in your hand

Topaz - irradiated stones may fade in direct sunlight

Tugtupite - exhibits tenebrescence, a temporary change in color due to sun exposure; will return to original color if kept in a dark area

Vanadinite - may darken and lose transparency in sunlight

Zircon - heat-treated stones may revert to original color over time in sunlight; avoid exposure to UV lights (tanning beds, nail salons, etc)

Water-soluble crystals Though many crystals will eventually be worn away by water mostly due to tiny particles of other substances suspended in the water, there are very few that will dissolve in water in any significant way. Contrary to what some believe, most crystals with the suffix ‘-ite’ aren’t water-soluble; ‘-ite’ simply means ‘stone’ and is part of most mineralogical names.

Anhydrite - not water-soluble, but instead will absorb water and convert to gypsum; store in a dry environment and do not submerge

Boji stone - not water-soluble, but may rust due to iron component

Calcite - somewhat soluble in slightly acidic water; neutral or slightly alkaline water is usually safe; negligible dissolution in air due to gaseous carbon dioxide

Celestine - very slightly soluble

Chalcanthite - easily soluble in water, but must be stored in a humid environment

Chalcopyrite - not soluble, but may rust due to iron content

Fluorite - very slightly soluble

Gypsum - somewhat soluble; solubility decreases in warmer water

Halite - easily dissolves in water; moisture from your skin or humidity in the air can eat away at crystals

Hematite - not water-soluble, but exposed rough areas may rust

Magnesite - slightly soluble; solubility increases with presence of salt

Magnetite - not water-soluble, but may rust due to iron content

Malachite - slightly soluble in water containing carbon dioxide

Marcasite - water may trigger decomposition into melanterite, which contains sulfuric acid

Mica (muscovite, fuchsite, lepidolite, etc) - plate or sheet-like specimens may absorb water into cleavage planes and begin to break apart; aggregated crystals are safe in water

Pyrite - exposure to water, including high-humidity environments, can trigger breakdown

Rhodochrosite - slightly soluble in water containing carbon dioxide

Selenite - somewhat soluble; solubility decreases in warmer water

Sulfur - soluble in warm water; may form sulfuric acid over time if left in a wet or humid environment

Ulexite - dissolves in hot water; slightly soluble in cold water

Acid-soluble crystals A large number of crystals will dissolve in acid. Many only dissolve in strong acids, such as hydrochloric acid - I won’t list those here because it generally won’t be a concern. There is very little information on mineral solubility in weak acids, such as vinegar, so this list is incomplete. But really, why are you soaking any of your crystals in acid?

Amber - “young amber” is soluble in a large number of chemicals

Aragonite - easily soluble, even in dilute acids; effervesces

Atacamite - readily soluble in acids

Azurite - may be slightly soluble

Calcite - easily soluble; effervesces

Lapis lazuli - composed of a number of minerals, including calcite, which may be acid-soluble; acetone and other substances may remove dye

Magnesite - slightly soluble in acids

Malachite - readily soluble in acids; color may also be affected

Pearl (& mother-of-pearl) - soluble in acids; surface will become dull and pitted

Rhodochrosite - slightly soluble in warm acids; effervesces

Smithsonite - effervesces and dissolves in acids

All water-soluble crystals

Crystals affected by salt Salt is a dehydrator, so any hydrated crystal may be damaged by it. Salt has a hardness of 2 to 2.5 and may scratch any mineral softer than this. It is safe to put non-hydrated crystals of a hardness between 2.5 and 7 in salt, but very fine scratches may occur due to impurities; don’t put cabochons or faceted stones in this hardness range in salt.

Apophyllite - may dehydrate in salt, resulting in flaking; usually not an issue unless combined with heat

Cavansite - may dehydrate

Chalcanthite - dehydrates easily, forming potentially dangerous powder; store in a humid environment

Gypsum (including selenite) - hardness of 2; may be scratched by salt; may dehydrate to anhydrite

Opal - will dehydrate and develop internal fractures called “crazing”; store in a wet or humid environment

Pearl (& mother-of-pearl) - may become dull and pitted

Stilbite - may dehydrate

Potentially dangerous crystals

In general, crystals are pretty safe - handling them is usually okay. Many crystals do have somewhat dangerous elements, such as aluminum-bearing garnets, but they’re “locked” in the crystal structure in a way that prevents them from harming us unless the crystal is powdered or dissolved and inhaled/ingested. The occasional garnet or moonstone gem water won’t hurt you in the slightest.

Because there’s no way for this list to be ‘complete’ - I don’t know what unusual stones you might have - I advise you to never make gem waters with or otherwise ingest

powdery, very fine, or fibrous crystals;

crystals which you have not identified;

metal ores;

metals, with the exceptions of gold, platinum, tungsten, and titanium; and

stones composed of a variety of minerals.

Don’t use these crystals for gem water, elixir, massage oil, etc. Don’t put these crystals in your mouth or otherwise insert them into your body.

Adamite - contains arsenic

Amazonite - generally safe, but the color is usually caused by traces of lead; don’t use flaky or powdery specimens in gem waters

Atacamite - contains copper

Aurichalcite - contains copper and zinc

Azurite - contains copper

Boji stone - composition can vary, so some stones may have dangerous components

Brochantite - contains copper

Cerussite - ore of lead; wash hands after handling; do not inhale dust

Chalcanthite - contains copper; wash hands after handling; do not rub eyes after handling; do not inhale; do not ingest

Chalcopyrite - ore of copper

Chrysocolla - contains copper

Cinnabar - ore of mercury; always wash hands after handling; do not inhale dust; never ingest in any form; do not heat; massive (aggregate) cinnabar can contain elemental mercury which is very easily absorbed by the body

Conichalcite - contains copper and arsenic

Cuprite - contains copper; do not ingest

Dioptase - delicate, may break or crumble into powder; contains copper

Eilat stone - contains copper

Galena - ore of lead; wash hands after handling; flaky/crumbly specimens are common, be careful not to inhale dust

Malachite - contains copper

Marcasite - decomposes to melanterite, which contains sulfuric acid; do not ingest; wash hands after handling; do not inhale

Mohawkite - contains copper and arsenic; may contain other toxins

Psilomelane - contains barium

Pyrite - broken-down pyrite can contain sulfuric acid; do not ingest; if pyrite appears blackish or crumbly, wash hands after handling

Realgar - contains arsenic; wash hands after handling; never ingest

Serpentine (sp. chrysotile) - safe unless fibrous; do not inhale; asbestos

Stibnite - very soft; contains antimony

Sulfur - can form sulfuric acid when in contact with moisture

Turquoise - usually safe unless powdery; contains copper

Vanadinite - contains lead; may have traces of arsenic

Wulfenite - ore of lead and molybdenum; do not ingest or inhale

A few final safety reminders

⚠️ Never swallow any crystals, because some otherwise safe crystals can interact with your stomach acids and produce dangerous chemicals.

⚠️ Never crush, powder, or dissolve crystals with the intention of inhaling or ingesting them - fine powders and solutions make elements more accessible to the body.

⚠️ Wash your crystals in water and gentle soap before making any gem waters, elixirs, etc. with them. Even if the crystal itself is safe, it may have been in contact with other dangerous crystals or chemicals.

⚠️ Never make gem water, elixirs, etc. with crystals that are on/in matrix (the base rock the crystals grew from). You don’t know what the matrix is composed of, and it may contain dangerous minerals or elements.

⚠️ Never burn, hold in a candle flame, or intentionally heat your crystals. Intentional heating should only be performed by a jewelry or gemstone professional in a controlled environment. The sole exception to this is anhydrite without matrix, which may be carefully raised to 200°C (~400°F), dry heat, to dehydrate it and change any gypsum components back to anhydrite. Be aware that this process can occasionally result in fractures, breakage, or internal damage to the stone.

Keep yourself and your crystals safe, everyone! There’s no way for this list to be complete, because there are thousands of minerals out there, so please feel free to contact me if you have questions about any particular stones!

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“It isn’t possible to love and part. You will wish that it was. You can transmute love, ignore it, muddle it, but you can never pull it out of you. I know by experience that the poets are right: love is eternal.” -

E.M. Forster, A Room with a View