Gemstones/Crystals by The Mystic Wave ~ Taurus

ASTROLOGICAL SIGN

TAURUS
~ April 20 - May 20 ~
Ruled by the Planet Venus

(Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Rose Quartz)

Emerald
Energy is Receptive; Ruled by the Planet Venus; Element is Earth; Deities: Isis, Venus, Ceres and Vishnu; Associated Metals: Copper and Silver; Power: Love, Money, Mental Powers, Psychism, Protection, Exorcism and Eyesight; Magical/Ritual Lore: Used to bring a love into your life. Buy an emerald and charge it with your magical need through your visualization, perhaps while placing it near a green candle. After this ritual, wear or carry the Emerald somewhere near your heart.

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Jade
Energy is Receptive; Ruled by the Planet Venus; Element is Water; Deities: Kwan Yin, Maat and Buddha; Power: Love, Healing, Longevity, Wisdom, Protection, Gardening, Prosperity and Money; Magical/Ritual Lore: Jade has been used to create musical instruments, including xylophones, gongs and wind chimes. Jade was and is a sacred stone in China. Altars of the Moon and Earth were fashioned of jade, as were images of Buddha and various deities. The stone was often included in grave goods in China because it was thought to lend vitality to the deceased. Jade carved in the image of two men was exchanged between males as a token of friendship. The stone itself is considered to be fortunate.

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Lapis Lazuli
Energy is Receptive; Ruled by the Planet Venus; Element is Water; Deities: Isis, Venus and Nuit; Associated Metal: Gold; Powers: Healing, Joy, Love, Fidelity, Psychism, Protection and Courage; Magical/Ritual Lore: Carrying this stone, its possessor bears the potent magical power of a deity, for the stone contains the force behind all divinity. Some say the stone contains the soul of the deity, who would "rejoice in its owner."

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Rose Quartz
Often called pink quartz, rose quartz is one of the most common varieties of the quartz family. It has been valued since ancient Egypt, honored by the Tibetans, and used by the Orientals. Rose quartz is still one of the major ornamental carving stones from China. Once used as a beautification aid, facial masks of rose quartz have been found in the tombs of Egypt. The Romans, as well as the Egyptians, believed that rose quartz would prevent wrinkles and clear and encourage a beautiful complexion. Use rose quartz in jewelry to boost and build your image/personal self-acceptance. Because of its self-enhancement quality, a piece of pink quartz can be especially good if you have a weight problem.

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