choosing gemstone by element
According to the western esoteric system,
all things in the nature are a combination
of four elements - Fire, Earth, Air and
Water.
Transparent gemstones are connected to the
energy of Yang, and opaque – with the energy
of Ying. Thus, transparent and translucent
gemstones are connected with the elements of
FIRE and AIR, opaque – with the elements of
WATER and EARTH.
Element Fire
In antiquity it was believed that FIRE is
the beginning of everything, a
s it brought
to life all other elements.
The corresponding Zodiac signs are Aries, Leo and Sagittarius. Gemstones of Fire have a positive influence
on blood circulation; they eliminate
stagnation in the body and can “recharge”
the body of wearer, give him an impulse to
action. Gemstones of Fire cure melancholy,
increase physical and mental vigour. However
it is necessary to watch closely the effect
of their influence to avoid an overdose of
Yang energy.
Gemstones of Fire:
Amber,
Fire Agate, Fire Opal,
Diamond, Ruby,
Red Garnet, Red Jasper, Sardonyx,
Red Tourmaline,
Zircon.
Element Earth
Zodiac signs: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn.
Gemstones of Earth are opaque, but bright and
they have a strong power. Gemstones of Earth
help their owner to find firm ground, to
gain confidence. They call for a constancy,
erase any lingering doubts, balance
mentality and strengthen physical health and
endurance.
Gemstones of Earth:
Agate,
Black Tourmaline,
Onyx,
Malachite,
Obsidian,
Jasper,
Aventurine,
Cacholong,
Gagate, Jadeite,
Quartz,
Turquoise,
Nephrite.
Element Air
The corresponding Zodiac signs are: Gemini, Libra and Aquarius.
Gemstones of Air are transparent or
semi-transparent, of white, gol
dish, pink,
or blue color. Gemstones of Air Element fight
inertia, encourage a change in mentality,
quick thinking. Air gemstones help the person
to be more flexible. These gemstones are
especially useful to people with chronic
diseases, chronic “ulcers” either body or
soul. Gemstones of Air make a person mobile and
sociable; body -flexible, thoughts - quick.
Owing to their mobility, stones of Air
accelerate all processes in the body, both
in consciousness and sub consciousness of the
wearer.
Gemstones of Air:
Sapphire,
Rock Crystal,
Citrine,
Smoky Quartz, Tourmaline,
Topaz,
Gold Beryl, Chrysolite,
Rhodonite,
Blue Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli,
Amethyst,
Carnelian.
Element Water
Zodiac si
gns: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces.
Gemstones of Water are transparent or
semi-transparent. They are able to change
their color, as they have a strong Yin
energy. Gemstones of Water have sedative
effect. They dissolve and carry away
negative emotions and upsetting thoughts,
protect the wearer against evil eye and any
negative energy. Gemstones of Water are useful
in meditation since they help to achieve
relaxation. These gemstones help to see the
essence, the fundamental principle in
everything.
Gemstones of Water:
Emerald, Chrysoberyl,
Opal,
Aquamarine,
Moonstone,
Pearl,
Coral,
Hematite.
Often a piece of jewelry includes gemstones of various elements. It is a welcome combination only if these are gemstones of complementary (Fire-Air; Earth-Water) elements. However, when Fire is in contact Earth, the Earth dries up, becomes lifeless, empty. The same happens with jewels: energy of Earth gemstone is suppressed by the Fire gemstone. Water and Fire destroy each other; combination of Air and Water creates a negative, "rotten" power.
