LAPIS LAZULI
It is receptive and is the stone of Isis an ancient Egyptian goddess. It promotes healing, love, joy, fidelity, psychism, and gives the wearer protection and courage. Its beautiful blue hue is associated with Kings and Queens. It was a popular substance for cylinder seal found in ancient Sumer. It is an uplifting stone and will boost your psychic awareness and promote gentleness in the wearer.
MOONSTONE
Moonstone is a feldspar. It is receptive and comes in blue, white, or pink opalescent colours. It has long been dedicated to the Moon goddess. It is protective and should be carried when away from home. If you are on a diet, wear a charged moon stone and reprogram your eating habits. Eat light meals with lots of steamed vegetables and fresh fruit, avoiding sugar and red meats.
MOTHER-OF-PEARL
This receptive stone is lustrous and opalescent. It is the product of living creatures, the exterior skeleton of sea mollusks. Collect it in stream beds and ocean shores since commercial mother of pearl is obtained by killing the animal. It is related to the fifth element, the Akasha. In many parts of the world, seashells were once the medium of exchange.
OBSIDIAN
It is projective and is used for grounding and divination. Obsidian is naturally occurring glass: it is simply lava that cooled so fast that the minerals contained within didn't have time to form. The ancient Aztecs fashioned it into mirrors. It also was popular for fashioning stone knives and spear heads. In Mexico obsidian is still fashioned for scrying tools. For some, the blackness of the stone allows easier contact with the subconscious mind.
ONYX
Onyx is a projective stone used for protection, defensive magic and when facing adversity. In ancient times onyx was thought to be an imprisoned deity. It is worn to still sexual desires. Natural sexual impulses exist for pleasure, union with another and the divine. Suppression of this desire leads to hatred, isolation and lessening respect for all life forms. In this present day, sex is risky. Wear this stone to control ones desires when there is no chance of quenching it with your partner. When you are with your loved one again, stimulate your desires with a diamond or carnelian. See also: and
OPAL
The opal is projective and receptive. The opal contains colours as well as the qualities of every other stone. The ancients used it to promote astral projection. They can be used to recall past incarnations. Opals are worn to bring out ones inner beauty.
Fire opals are used in drawing money.
Black opals are prized by magicians and Wiccas to increase the power aroused and released from the body during magical rites.
PEARL
Pearl, like amber, jet, and mother of pearl, is the product of a living creature. The power is receptive and attracts love, money, protection and luck. Since the oyster must be killed to obtain the pearl, the use of pearls in magic may carry a heavy debt. Pearls have long inspired religious and magical lore. The Romans imported pearls from Egypt were they were worn to grant favors from Isis. The early Chinese thought pearls fell from the sky when dragons fought amongst the clouds. They are connected with the moon, so that they should only be worn at night for magic. Pearls come in many different colours and have many specific magical uses.
PERIDOT
They are receptive and promote protection, health, wealth and sleep. Peridot is worn or carried for general healing purposes. Its deep green hue suggests peridot's use in wealth attracting spells.
PETRIFIED WOOD
Petrified wood consists of ancient trees that eons ago fell and were covered with mineral-rich water. The water dissolved the wood and replaced it with various minerals. It is receptive and promotes longevity, past life regression, healing and protection. Because of its great antiquity, it can be carried to increase enjoyment of the evolution within our present day lives. Petrified wood is also carried as a charm against drowning.