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Three Stone Series Volume 1 Number 3
Three Stones for Protection
Of all the properties
of stones, protection is one of the most important to people. There are
a great many stones used for physical, emotional, or psychic
protection. In general, since ancient times, any solid black or dark
colored stone with eye spots may be used for protection. A note about
protective stones: they are very personal pieces. Once you have become
attached to your stone, usually within a few days, you should not share
it with anyone else. It becomes attuned to your energy, and therefore,
will work well for you, but not for anyone else. As these stones are so
easy to come by, finding another stone for someone shouldn't be
difficult.
Protective stones can help you in one of several ways. They can shield you from negativity, they can absorb negativity, or deflect it away from you.
The first stone is Pyrite.
Pyrite is also known as fool's gold. It is usually a metallic gold or
black and gold mineral. This is an excellent stone for shielding you on
the physical & emotional levels. It is very common & easy to
come by. If you are an extremely sensitive person, it might be a good
idea to carry or wear a piece of pyrite whenever you go out. It is also
good to have by your bedside to protect you from unwanted or chaotic
energies while you sleep. It is especially good at protecting you on a
physical level, so carry a piece if you have a dangerous or demanding
job.
The second stone is Banded Agate.
Two very common types of banded agate are Lake Superior Agate and
Botswana Agate. Some of the more common colors are greys, browns, &
reds. There are other banded agates that work just as well, but these
two are well known, easy to come by, and beautiful. Banded agates
protect and support you on a primarily physical level. They strengthen
you physically, so you are not as apt to have an accident.
Metaphysically speaking, the pattern of bands on these stones wrap
around you & shield you from harm. They are also protective &
very soothing on an emotional level. Banded agates are good to have
with you when dealing with people who drain your energy or emotions.
These are very good protective stones to give children. Botswana agate
also comes in a pink & grey variety, which is good stone for
children & women to have. It has a very gentle, loving energy
compared to the stronger energies of most banded agates.
The third stone is Obsidian.
Obsidian is volcanic glass. Apache tears are a common and well known
variety of obsidian. Obsidian comes in many colors, including rainbow,
snowflake & mahogany. Like the above mentioned stones, they are
particularly good at protecting you from physical danger, although they
work well on a psychic level also. Apache tears are especially good to
have in your car or on your person for protection. Obsidian shields you
from negativity, rather than deflecting or absorbing it. If you are in
an extremely hostile environment, however, your obsidian may shatter or
break suddenly, or you may notice it has cracked or changed color. It
shields you as best it can, but if the strain is too much, it will
break. This will alert you to danger.
If any of your stones
break, do not wear or carry them any longer. Give them back to the
earth. Be grateful they helped you & either bury them in the earth
or put them in a lake or stream.
With all protective
stones, it is important to cleanse them regularly. This will clean off
any negative vibrations that accumulate on them. Cleansing is not a
difficult thing to do. You can set the stones in the sun for a day or
put them under the light of the full moon, or use a singing bowl or tingshas to clear them. (Pyrite, however, shouldn't be gotten wet). With all of these
stones, the longer you carry them, the more attuned they become to you,
and the better they will work for you. As always, if you need medical assistance, see a doctor. Stones are no substitute for a physician.
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