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By CHAT ALEJANDRO

Crystals and gemstones are regarded as objects of beauty, opulence and wealth since the time of our ancestors. These gifts from Mother Earth were highly revered by ancient spiritual leaders because of their healing properties.

Feng Shui experts talk about the energy from the earth that men can harness and benefit from. The earth ch’i is very vital and is associated with good Feng Shui.

In the relationship between heaven, earth and man, earth ch’i has the most meaningful influence on our wealth, health, wellbeing, thoughts and emotions.

Dory Alvendia, president of The Flower Club Philippines who is also a specialist and collector of crystals, gemstones and other mineral stones, explains that when we energize the earth element with crystals and semi-precious stones, we energize for wealth, good health, good relations and other aspects.

A bowl full of semiprecious stones is a very effective enhancer when placed in the southwest, northeast, northwest or west, Dory explains.

A wealth ship filled with coins, ingots and crystals will energize wealth and luck when placed in the east sector of the house.

Add a jar filled with earth (or soil) coming from a wealthy person, different currencies, paper bills, gemstones and crystals; placed in a very wellconcealed area in the bedroom will invite good fortunes to stay in the house household.

Each crystal and gemstone has a different purpose and function, Dory relates.

The south sector of the home, office or business establishment is designated to popularity, good relationship, recognition and fame. To enhance this sector, Dory suggests placing red colored gemstones.

The southwest is the love sector and for enhancement, put a pair of rose quartz. The north on the other hand is for career success, hence, put an amethyst tree or any blue colored gemstone.

Jade or emerald will enhance the east which is the sector for family, health and luck; while for intelligent children, put crystal globe on the west sector.

Quartz is the most common mineral on earth and it has quite a number of varieties, according to Dory.

Quartz is composed of silicon and oxygen atoms, some are made of large crystals while others form into microscopic crystals packed into a mass. Colored quartz results from the mixing or blending of some atoms of other elements into the structure of the quartz.

There are several types of quartz — first, the clear quartz described as colorless, clear, shiny and transparent. But it may contain milky, cloudy parts or veils formed by gas or water bubbles trapped within the quartz.

Sometimes, too, rainbows are formed by fractures or intergrowth of crystal.

Amethyst is purple or violet. Chevron amethyst has white and purple bands. This is a great healing stone says Dory. It calms minds and is good for meditation and enhances intellect.

Rose quartz is translucent pink, rarely forms large crystals. Its energy is gentle but strong. The rose quartz balances the heart and mind. It also enhances love and romance.

Citrine quartz is golden yellow or orangebrown. It can be natural or artificially made by heating amethyst. It is a physically or mentally energizing stone.

Milky quartz contains a high amount of gas and water bubbles and is white in color and has soft and gentle energy for comforting, soothing aches and pains.

Smoky quartz is pale grey-brown to brownishblack. It is a good grounding or cleansing stone.

Rutilated quartz has rutiles that look like gold or yellow strands of hair or blades of grass. It heals torn muscles or broken tissues, sprains, swollen ligaments.

Tourmaline quartz has tourmaline crystals embedded in it. Mostly the crystals look like fine black or other color needles. This is a strengthening and protecting stone.

Aventurine is massive, usually green or blue and identified by tiny spangles of silver mica or shiny gold pyrites all over. The green variety is good for heart balance and blood flow in the body. It also enhances one’s creativity and strengthens motivation.

Carnelian is orange to orange-red translucent quartz which is a gentle energizer and is very useful of healing or soothing.

Chrysoprase is a quartz that forms a mass of bright apple green. It is also known as chalcedony.

It is good for relaxation.

Bloodstone or heliotrope is dark shiny green with patches or flecks of bright red jasper. It is a gentle healer or energizer of the body.

Jasper is opaque with various colors. Most common of which is brick-red; also green blue or yellow. It is an allaround protecting and grounding stone.

The breciated jasper is good for body health; the eve jasper is for fast achievement of goals; fancy jasper promotes honesty and dignity; red jasper enhances love; picture jasper helps creative visualization.

Agate comes in various parallel colored bands, usually wavy or concentric; and in all colors.

Sometimes, for decorative purposes, agate is dyed when cut. This type of quartz serves as a cheer-giver.

Onyx is similar to agate but has straight black and white lines. Sardonyx has an additional brown layer. It repels and detects treachery.

Tiger eye is formed when quartz replaces minerals of asbestos to form characteristic play of colors across the brown, yellow, red and blue fibers. It has a stimulating and stabilizing energy.

It also enhances dynamism and practicality.

Opal is a white crystal with microscopic globules and high water content that creates a wonderful play of colors. It enhances the emotion.

Other gemstones and crystals and their purposes are:

Amazonite – enhances love and oral communication; aragonite – for career security; blue stone and blue sapphire or aquamarine and turquoise – enhance one’s ability to express himself and for relief of tension; quartz crystal – for spiritual growth; leopard skin – for compatibility and harmony; mahogany obsidian – for mental strength and relief of tension;

muoline stone – absorbs bad energy; new or pale jade – wisdom and good luck; dark green jade – business luck and travel safety; snowflake obsidian – increase self-confidence and self esteem; sodalite – promote truthfulness; white howlite – for patience, calmness, relief of pain; teltite – defense against evil intention; amber – for healing;

diamond – long lasting friendship; emerald – hope, optimism; ruby – fame, popularity, courage; topaz – good memory, thoughtfulness.

Dory Alvendia says that everyone must have at least two or three of these stones or crystals according to his needs. They also make wonderful gifts to friends or loved ones to give them protection, enhance their business or love life, etc.

When you give a stone or two to a dear friend, it is like wishing him or her well or sending good feng shui energy.

Dory warns of "fakers" and "pseudo specialists" who prey on trusting, over-eager amateur collectors. She will willingly reveal her sources for those interested. Contact her through the Flower Club Philippines.

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