Smokey Quartz

 Serenity ♥ Calmness ♥ Positive thoughts ♥ Calms fear ♥ Lifts depression ♥ Stability ♥ Practicality ♥ Intuition ♥ Pride

Smokey Quartz, also known as Smoky Quartz, is a natural variety of Quartz.

Chakras - Base Chakra, Solar Plexus Chakra
Zodiac - Scorpio, Capricorn
Typical colours - Brown to black

In addition to the generic healing properties of Quartz, Smokey Quartz is an excellent grounding stone.  It gently neutralises negative vibrations and is detoxifying on all levels, prompting elimination of the digestive system and protecting against radiation and electromagnetic smog.  Smokey Quartz disperses fear, lifts depression and negativity.  It brings emotional calmness, relieving stress and anxiety.  Promotes positive thoughts and action, and alleviates suicidal tendencies.  Dispels nightmares and manifests your dreams.  Smokey Quartz aids concentration and assists in communication difficulties.

Smokey Quartz dissolves cramps, strengthens the back and fortifies the nerves.  It is particularly effective for abdomen, hips and legs.  Relieves headaches, back pain, eases muscular spasms.  Smokey Quartz benefits the reproductive system, the heart, muscles and nerve tissue.  It regulates liquids within the body and aids assimilation of minerals.

How to Care for Smoky Quartz

Quartz can easily be scratched or chipped so it is important to be careful not to wear it when you might be engaging in an activity that could harm the stone. The best way to clean your quartz is with a plain water and soap, using a soft brush and then a soft polishing cloth. Do not soak your quartz, and do not leave it in direct sunlight as its color may fade. Also be careful not to expose it to intense heat as this too might cause the color to fade.

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Cleaning Quartz crystals is easier than other types of natural crystals as they like water. To clean quartz crystals any or all of the above methods may additionally be used. You can clean quartz crystal using running water.... or in a container of water.

If you are not sure if the crystal is a quartz crystal do not use water.Selenite Crystals may melt in water or become badly damaged. Other crystals may react to water and be totally ruined. Check before you use water if the stone can be cleaned this way.

If you are not sure don't use this method. Some sellers of stones coat the stone with a sealant that may come off in water, so be aware that this can happen.

If you are doing Quartz Crystal Healing... ensure that your crystals are cleansed regularly... to ensure the vibrations within the stones are most effective. As quartz is highly programmable... while cleansing it you might tell it to release and let go of any negativity within it. By programming it to release negativity... it will aid other crystals nearby to stay cleaner and may not need cleaning as frequently.

Jewelry ... Place On Top Of a Quartz Cluster At Night

I have quite a few Amethyst Crystal clusters, and I actually bought a flat piece specifically for the purpose of charging my jewelry. At night I take off my rings and pendants and carefully place them on top of the cluster.

I also put any tumbles I have had in my pocket on there too. They stay there either overnight or until I wear them again.

I have a rack that I hang my jewelry on... above the cluster... and when I run out of room I move them up onto the rack.

I may also use running water too, for cleansing crystals that I have been wearing as well, but the quartz helps to recharge them. Having them on your body can reduce their energy levels, as they have given so much to you during the day.

Make sure you regularly cleanse and recharge the cluster if you are doing this, and smudging with sage works well for this purpose.

Rose Quartz Healing Properties

♥ Unconditional love ♥ Self-love ♥ Mother love ♥ Caring ♥ Kindness ♥ Friendship ♥ Romantic love ♥ Platonic love
Rose Quartz is a rose pink variety of Quartz and a 5th Anniversary gemstone.
Chakras - Heart Chakra
Zodiac - Taurus, Libra
Planet – Venus
Element – Earth
Typical colours - rose pink
Rose Quartz is the stone of universal love.  It restores trust and harmony in relationships, encouraging unconditional love.  Rose Quartz purifies and opens the heart at all levels to promote love, self-love, friendship, deep inner healing and feelings of peace.  Calming and reassuring, it helps to comfort in times of grief.  Rose Quartz dispels negativity and protects against environmental pollution, replacing it with loving vibes.  It encourages self-forgiveness and acceptance invoking self-trust and self-worth.
Rose Quartz strengthens and balances the physical heart and circulatory system, and releases impurities from body fluids.  It hastens recovery, reduces high blood pressure, aids chest and lung problems, heals the kidneys and adrenals, and alleviates vertigo.  A good energetic support for those with leukaemia. Rose Quartz has the power to increase fertility and to protect both mother and unborn fetus from miscarriage.