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Apache Tears (Insanusmonk)
The apache tear is projective and will protect and bring luck. It is a translucent obsidian and carried for a good luck charm. The Native American Indian Shamans held this stone in great esteem.

Amethyst (Insanusmonk and Witchmother)

Amethyst, a purple quartz, is receptive and its powers are used to overcome alcoholism, protect, heal, bring courage and happiness. This purple stone is seeped in ancient magic. It a stone used in spiritual journeys. Visualize and send your pain to the stone, as your hand releases the stone release all hurt as well, know that it is gone from you, and that is the magic. The earth will absorb the hurt, leaving your Amethyst free.
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Amethyst is ruled by the planets Jupiter and Neptune. Its element is water, and its deities are Bacchus, Dionysus, and Diana. When placed beneath the pillow or worn during sleep it keeps away insomnia and nightmares, producing peaceful sleep and prophetic dreams. This is a stone of peace; it calms fears and emotional storms, raises hopes and lifts the spirits. During the Renaissance it was engraved with a bear and worn for protection. In Graeco-Roman times, rings were set in bronze and worn as amulets against evil. This stone is often is exchanged between lovers to strenghten their union. Carved into the shape of a heart and set in silver it is presented by the woman to the man that she ensures her trust and love to. Wearing this stone attracts love when worn by a man the stone draws "good women" to him.

Amber (Witchmother)
Amber has projective energy. Its planet is the sun, its elements are fire and akasha. Its deity is The Great Mother. Its powers are luck healing, strength, protection, beauty, and love. Its old Greek name was elektron which is where the modern word electricity comes from, because when amber if rubbed on silk or wool it becomes electrically charged.

Agate (Insanusmonk and Witchmother)

Its folk name is blood agate, it has various elements and energies due to its varying colors. Its planet is Mercury, its deity is Aesculapius. Its powers are strength, courage, longevity, gardening, love, healing, and protection. Wearing or carrying an agate while gardening helps to make your garden lush. It is also common to place them in the soil to serve the same purpose. The ancient Romans wore agates in rings for this same purpose. It may also be used as a truth amulet. When it is given to children in the form of jewelry it protects them from falls. (this also works for adults in the same manner) When held in the mouth it relieves thirst. It has been used to reduce fevers when it is applied to the forehead. When held in the hand it calms and refreshes the body and helps to heal minor ill health. They were very popular as talismans in the Middle East to keep the blood in a healthy state. The ancient Britons wore them to guard against skin diseases. When an agate is engraved with the serpent or with men riding the serpent it is thought to prevent snake bite, scorpion stings, and insect bites. Triangular-shaped agates were worn in Syria to protect one from having intestinal problems.
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The blood red agate lends strength, courage, longevity, love, healing, protection and is good for gardening. In general agate increases your plant's fertility. In ancient times it was utilized to ensure the earth be plentiful. Use it in love spells for purity and to ensure purity of our blood. It would be a good stone to carry to protect us all from the AIDS virus along with today's standard protective practices. Agates come in various colours, each colour lends to you its energy.
Banded agate increases energy and eases stress. Black agate offers courage and success in competitions. Black and White agate guards against physical dangers. Blue Lace agate relieves stress and reduces family quarrels. Brown or Tawny agate was once worn by ancient warriors in battle and is a wealth talisman. Green agate is worn to improved the health. Moss agate due to its curious markings like trees or moss is a gardeners talisman. It is also used for spells for riches, happiness and long life. Red agate was worn in Ancient Rome to guard against insect bites, heal the blood, and promote peace.

Celestite (Witchmother)
Celestite is a stone with receptive energies. Its planets are Venus and Neptune. Its element is Water. It has the powers of compassion, eloquence, and healing. Its magickal uses: worn or carried, this gem creates eloquence and tends to promote compassion for our Mother Earth extending to our fellow creatues. It relieves tension. It removes stress in its physical forms, and relieves headaches.

Crab Amulet (Witchmother)
This amulet is used to increase fertility and to attract love into your life, you simply wear a pair of crab claws on a necklace. But wearing an amulet that is made in the image of the crab in known to bring good luck to those born under the astrological sign of Cancer.