10/4/2006 - Symbolism of Gems

Gems have long held a signicant role in magick and have held many purproses from divination to healing, here is a lest of some commong gems within magick and what they reperesent.

Dimonds: consitancy, innocence & purity; represents peace

Jade: imortality & integrity; belived to have creative powers

Amethyst: sharpens the mind and outweighs negative thoughts

Emerald: fortitude & strength, espcially in old age; increasses the gift of understanding

Sapphire: cheer & joy; maintains bodily vigor

Peral: chasity, tears & joy

Garnet: health & joy; thought to cause discord between lovers

Opal: good for the heart, eliminates congestion from the ai & dissapates sadness; good for those with weak eyes

Topaz: idyllic love, opprescess anger, turns sadness to happiness & brings wealth and honor; belived to protect from injury or attack

Turqoise: non-violence; belived to protect against accidental death, brings courage and love; symbol of youth and innocent love