What is Reiki? Reiki (pronounced Ray-key) means Universal Life Force Energy. It is a form of energy balancing, the gentle healing art of laying hands. Mikao Usui rediscovered Reiki in Japan, in the late...
Amethyst Lore: To aid in meditation, Buddhist Monks often use Amethyst. Amethyst are sometimes referred to as the "Stones of Bacchus." The story goes, that when Bacchus fell in love with a nymph, the Goddess...
(the picture shows Dalmation Jasper) Jasper Lore: Jasper has a rich history. Ancient Egyptians wore it as scarab amulets. Legend has it to be a warrior's stone in the middle ages. It is even written in the...
Tiger Eye Lore: Named for its resemblance to a cat's eye. Metaphysical Properties of Tiger Eye: Courage Energy Luck Healing Lifts Depression Concentration Unity Self-integrating Autonomy Chakra: Tiger Eye is...
Sunstone Lore: The Greeks held Sunstone in high regards. They believed the Sunstone held the Sun on its right course, and therefore kept the Earth safe. So valued was Sunstone that it was dedicated to the...
Rhodonite Lore: Hence its beautiful color; its name is derived from the Greek word rhodon, meaning "rose." Given to travelers through antiquity as a protection stone. It is said to warn its wearer of impending...
In Greek mythology Rose Quartz was Ero's gift to the people of Earth. It was said that its romantic color would incourage love and desire. Rose Quartz is said to be helpful in all affairs of the heart; whether...
Silver is said to intensify the power of healing stones. Furthermore, it is said to equalize energy, so if a stone is too powerful for its wearer it will reduce the stone's effects, similarly if the stone is...
Turquoise Lore: Turquoise has been found in both Egyptian and Greek tomes. It is believed that it was valued as a protective stone. Women would wear the stone in the middle ages because it was said to make its...
(Pictured is Baltic Amber nuggets above Tiger Eye rounds) Amber Lore: Amber's Persian name is kahraba (meaning "the attractor of straw") because when Amber is rubbed it develops an attractive force on wooden...