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Stones of the Goddess: 104 Crystals for the Divine Feminine

Autor Nicholas Pearson
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 20 mar 2019
A practical guide to working with gemstones and crystals connected to Goddess energy for magick, healing, and transformation

In this practical guide to working with the stones of the Goddess, Nicholas Pearson explores more than 100 gemstones and crystals strongly connected with the energies of the Divine Feminine, including old favorites like amazonite, amethyst, geodes, and carnelian (also known as the blood of Isis), alongside newer and more unusual stones such as sakura ishi, yeh ming zhu, and Lemurian seed crystals. He details each stone’s spiritual and healing properties, astrological and elemental correspondences, Goddess archetypes and lore, magickal uses, and the aspects of the Divine Feminine it embodies. 

Guiding you through the basics of crystal work, including cleansing and programming, the author offers step-by-step instructions for Goddess-centered magickal rituals, guided meditations to connect with the Divine Feminine, and the use of crystals for spellcasting. He explains how to create crystal grids, including the Triple Goddess Grid and the Venus Grid; crystal elixirs, such as Aphrodite Elixir and Yemayá Essence; and crystal charm bags for purification, wealth, and a happy home.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781620557648
ISBN-10: 1620557649
Pagini: 480
Ilustrații: Full-color throughout
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 28 mm
Greutate: 0.86 kg
Editura: Inner Traditions/Bear & Company
Colecția Destiny Books

Notă biografică

Nicholas Pearson has been immersed in all aspects of the mineral kingdom for more than 20 years. He began teaching crystal workshops in high school, later studying mineral science at Stetson University while pursuing a degree in music. A certified teacher of Usui Reiki Ryoho, he teaches crystal and Reiki classes throughout the United States. The author of several books, including Crystal Healing for the Heart, he lives in Orlando, Florida.

Extras

Chapter 8

Compendium of Crystals

Ammonite

Magickal uses: protection, fertility, wisdom, regeneration, divination, karmic healing, connecting to deities

Elemental signature: all

Astrological signature: Aquarius, Virgo, Gemini

Goddess archetypes: Earth Mother, Crone

Formation process: sedimentary

Among the fossils, ammonite is peculiarly enchanting for its spiral shape. Ammonites are the fossilized remains of extinct mollusks resembling the modern-day nautilus. They are found in many locations around the world, with a variety of mineralizations replacing the original organic tissue. Those preserved in soft clays usually retain the nacreous luster of the original mother-of-pearl in the shell. The spiral of this stone has long been considered sacred to the Goddess.

Virtually all fossils have made their way into myth and magick in cultures around the world. Ammonite, whose coiled shape is reminiscent of that of a snake, has been variously known as snake-stone, serpentstone, ophite (from the Greek ophis for “snake”), and draconite (named for draco, or “dragon”). In a classic example of sympathetic magick, ammonites were thus believed to counteract the venom of reptiles, avert the gaze of serpents, and enable one to handle snakes without fear of being bitten. Serpents are also symbols of the Great Goddess, and her worship throughout the world has included snake-related imagery.

The serpent is a symbol of fertility, and these fossils were accordingly used for enhancing fertility in livestock and aiding human conception. Since snakes are also representations of wisdom, immortality, and regeneration, ammonites took on the same characteristics. In truth, the serpent or dragon reflects the underworld aspects of the Earth Mother. Across the body of the Earth are etched the sinewy currents of chthonic energy--the ley lines or dragon lines. Like a spiral staircase, meditating with ammonite draws the attention inward and downward, helping one to descend into the realm of the subconscious mind. This stone helps us reach the underworld via meditation, astral travel, and dreamtime journey. Once there, we can call upon the assistance of the Queen of the Underworld--the Dark Goddess--for healing and transformation.

The fossilized ammonite is a potent karmic healing stone. It can be used for past-life awareness as well as for healing deep-seated patterns we may carry from previous lifetimes. It brings renewal and hope. Like the unfurling of fiddlehead ferns, the coiled ammonite brings the promise of new life. Its spiral form is the cosmic dance of life-death-rebirth, the rhythm of the Great Mother’s heartbeat.

Aquamarine

Magickal uses: purification, courage, communication, clairvoyance, protection, peace, illumination, stress relief, healing

Elemental signature: Water

Astrological signature: Moon, Neptune, Venus, Pisces, Taurus

Goddess archetypes: Ocean Goddess, Great Mother

Formation process: igneous

Aquamarine belongs to the beryl family, a mineral species composed of beryllium aluminum silicate. Aquamarine occurs when beryl has traces of iron, and its color range includes blue to green. This gemstone is named for its color, which evokes images of seawater. Aquamarine is deeply connected to the energies of the ocean. Fishermen and sailors once carried this gem to ensure safe passage upon the sea. Its clarity and color represent the ocean, and it can be used to connect to goddesses of the water, such as Yemayá, Sarasvati, Ezili (or Erzulie), Tefnut, Amphitrite, Thalassa, Tiamat, Oshún, and Salacia. Use aquamarine to petition these goddesses for their help in ritual, or meditate upon it to dive into their mysteries. In meditation aquamarine can take us into the depths of the soul, as if plunging deep into the sea to find sunken treasure. Once there, it helps bring light to our innermost struggles.

With aquamarine’s illuminating properties, where once you may have experienced stagnation, there will instead be light. It is like stirring mud-laden waters in a stream; at first things may become more turbid, but the murkiness eventually flows away leaving clean water in its wake. In a similar fashion, aquamarine brings clarity and illumination through its mechanism of release. As we let go of stagnant patterns, there is room for peace, courage, and connection to the Divine Mother. Aquamarine nourishes us with her blessings while encouraging us to let go of our pain and struggles.

In kabbalistic lore, aquamarine is associated with the sefirot Binah, meaning “understanding.” Binah is credited with exhibiting a feminine energy, and it is sometimes equated with Shakti, the creative forces of the Divine Feminine. From this perspective, aquamarine helps one to tap into the raw creative fuel of the universe and use it for magick, manifestation, and healing. The crystal structure of aquamarine, which reveals a pattern similar to the flower of life, points to the same symbolism. The flower of life is a figure composed of overlapping circles; in sacred geometry it is used to express the first act of creation and original information system of the universe. Aquamarine allows us to reach beyond the experience of individuation and incarnation to tap into the work of the Divine Mother. By attaining the spiritual perspective that this confers, aquamarine, in turn, endows its owner with psychic talents, such as clairvoyance or prophetic dreams.

All beryls, including aquamarine, have long been associated with magick and witchcraft; they have been the favored medium for crystal balls for centuries. Aquamarine lends itself to a variety of magickal uses, including purification, enhancing intuition, healing, and protection. It can be made into a gemstone elixir by sitting in water overnight, preferably under the light of the full moon; afterward, add a pinch of sea salt to preserve the energy of the liquid. Aquamarine elixir can be sprayed to clear the energy of a room or ritual space; anointed on the body or added to the bath to purify oneself before ritual or spell work; or a few drops can be placed under the tongue or in drinking water for more physically focused clearing. Drinking water infused with aquamarine is especially helpful for detoxifying on the physical, emotional, and spiritual levels.

Cuprins

Acknowledgments

Introduction: The Goddess as the Mother of Minerals

PART 1
Crystal Basics

1 Crystal Energy
2 Your Crystal Toolbox

PART 2
Meeting the Goddess

3 The Goddess in Herstory
4 Facets of the Goddess
5 The Triple Goddess of Stone
6 Crystal Spells and Rituals

PART 3
Crystals for the Divine Feminine


7 Compendium of Crystals

Agate (Blue Lace Agate - Fire Agate - Moss Agate - Orbicular Agate) - Ajoite - Alabaster - Amazonite - Amber - Amethyst - Ammonite - Aquamarine - Aventurine - Azurite-Malachite - Biotite Lens - Calcite (Cobaltoan Calcite - Isis Calcite/Boli Stone - Mangano Calcite - Orange Calcite - Peach Calcite) - Carnelian - Chalcedony (Blue Chalcedony - Chalcedony Rose - Moroccan Chalcedony - Pink Chalcedony - Turkish Chrome Chalcedony) - Chrysocolla - Copper - Coral (Red Coral - White Coral) - Creedite - Cuprite - Dioptase - Emerald - Fairy Stone Concretions - Fossil Sea Urchin - Garnet (Green Garnet) - Geode - Holey Stone - Jade (Blue Jade - Lemurian Jade) - Jasper (Green Jasper - Ocean Jasper - Red Jasper) - Jet - Kambaba Stone - Kunzite - Lapis Lazuli - Larimar - Lepidolite - Malachite - Moonstone (Black Moonstone - Peach Moonstone - Rainbow Moonstone - White Moonstone) -- Nebula Stone - Obsidian (Green Obsidian - Midnight Lace Obsidian - Silver Sheen Obsidian) -- Opal (Dendritic Opal - Pink Opal - White Opal) - Pearl (Mother-of-Pearl) - Peridot - Pink Tourmaline - Quartz (Blue Tara Quartz - Faden Quartz - Isis Crystal - Lemurian Seed Crystal - Moon Quartz - Romanian Smoky Quartz - Rutilated Quartz - Scarlet Temple Lemurian Seed Crystal - Veil of Isis Crystal - White Quartz - Witch’s Finger Quartz) - Rainforest Rhyolite - Rose Quartz - Sakura Stone - Sapphire (Padparadscha Sapphire - Star Sapphire) - Selenite (Desert Rose Selenite - Peach Selenite - Satin Spar Selenite) - Serpentine - Silver - Tiger’s Eye - Turquoise - Vanadinite - Vivianite - Yeh Ming Zhu

Appendix: Tables of Correspondences
Goddess - Elemental - Planetary - Zodiacal

Notes

Bibliography

Index

Recenzii

“What an exquisite and valuable book! Nicholas Pearson’s Stones of the Goddess is packed with goddess lore as well as some extremely practical information for using a vast variety of crystals and gemstones. Although much of the material in this book is highly sophisticated, it also contains some of the clearest, most lucid instructions for actually working with crystals that I have ever read. Highly recommended!”
“. . . a peerless authority when it comes to the knowledge of crystals, stones, gemstones, and minerals--Pearson’s expertise bridges geology, metaphysics, mythology, and occultism. Stones of the Goddess is a considerable contribution to the occult, metaphysical, pagan, goddess-worshipper, and witchcraft communities. Pearson understands the geological reasons why stones have the energies they do and how they can assist us. This book is sure to deepen your relationship with the world of rocks, goddesses, healing, and magick and is a book that every practicing witch and magician should have in their library.”
“An essential read for any goddess who feels called to work with Mother Nature’s crystals and who is exploring her Divine Feminine.”
“Pearson has done it again! Stones of the Goddess is instantly informative and deeply entrancing. By combining a detailed knowledge of crystals with a respectful approach to the Divine Feminine, he has created what is destined to become a lasting, indispensable handbook for anyone interested in magick, meditation, crystals, mythology, astrology, and--most importantly--finding and understanding the Goddess. Beautifully illustrated and with equally beautiful prose, this book is at once a manual of crystals and a crystal grimoire; perfect for novice and expert alike.”
“This book provides glimpses into the many roles of the Goddess through history and mythology in a compendium of stones described using mineral science and practical instructions as well as their links to the Female Divine. The mineral kingdom is here to support us during these times of transition and transformation, and this book fulfills its promise! I recommend it highly!”
“This book is an important bridge between the new consciousness and the old ways. Mystery traditions around the world have always known that the Great Mother speaks to us through her stones, caves, and wild places of the Earth. This book is the perfect resource to help us all listen.”
“The Goddess and her stones has been a subject always close to my heart, all my life and especially when I began exploring the crystal kingdom more than thirty years ago. So you can imagine how excited and intrigued I was when Nicholas Pearson asked me to review his latest book. After reading it from cover to cover I was not disappointed. Stones of the Goddess is perfect for this unique time in our collective evolution. I highly recommend it.”
“Connecting to the Divine Feminine through stones is a sacred connection to Mother Earth, where the mineral kingdom thrives, and Stones of the Goddess is a magickal treasure itself. From meeting the Goddess to the Goddess stones themselves, this is a wonderfully comprehensive, beautifully illustrated divine gem that should be on everyone’s bookshelf.”
“Pearson boldly stands on the shoulders of the unlikely pairings of the likes of Robert Graves and Scott Cunningham, Carl Jung and Melody and has crafted a paean to Gaia which will ring true to the many who will use her stones in a radically new fashion for age-old purposes.”
"In this book, he introduces readers to the Goddess while, at the same time, giving them practical information for creating a crystal toolbox for working with stones."
"Beautifully illustrated throughout, Stones of the Goddess: Crystals for the Divine Feminine is an extraordinarily informative volume that is ideal for the non-specialist general reader with an interest in the subject and a 'must read' for all dedicated students of the metaphysical sciences....highly recommended for both community and academic library collections."
"Stones of the Goddess is a fantastic reference book, and could be found in the library of any crystal enthusiast or new convert. Thick, weighty and well laminated, the text is not one to keep in a bag for frequent flipping through, but instead to be kept handily on a convenient shelf for regular use."

Descriere

A practical guide to working with gemstones and crystals connected to Goddess energy for magick, healing, and transformation