| Astrological Sign: Leo |
| Chakra: Solar plexus |
| Lore: Worn by shamen for protection, jasper’s solar energy helps in the practice of magic. It brings awareness which allows celebration during periods of isolation. |
| Geology: Polychrome Jasper is a form of opaque, multi-colored chalcedony which occurs in massive formations. Polychrome Jasper sometimes goes by the name “Royal Savannah Jasper.” |
| Localities: Madagascar, Australia |
| Astrological Sign: Sagittarius |
| Chakra: Brow |
| Lore: Pipestone is used by Native American Indians for the carving of sacred pipes, fetishes and totems. Look to the spirit world to provide guidance in using pipestone in an intuitive manner. A stone for those drawn to the “old ways,” pipestone will empower ceremonies and enhance pursuits when handled with respect. |
| Geology: Pipestone, also known as Catlinite, is a fine, compact siliceous clay colored red by iron. The principal locality is in Minnesota, where a large quarry has been worked for hundreds of years. Even warring tribes came to the quarry, now a National Monument, in peace. |
| Locality: Minnesota |
| Astrological Sign: Sagittarius |
| Chakra: Heart |
| Lore: Picasso stone can assist in the development of creative talents. It strengthens self-control, supporting serenity and pure thought. Use picasso stone to enhance common sense in matters of the heart and of the home. |
| Geology: Picasso stone is a type of marble which is a metamorphosed limestone of recrystalized dolomite or calcite. The color range includes a combination of black, brown, tan, yellow, and gray. |
| Locality: Mexico |
| Astrological Sign: Virgo, Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius |
| Chakra: Heart, Solar Plexus |
| Lore:: Peridot, also known as olivine, helps to regulate physical and emotional life cycles. It allows detachment from outside influences and helps us live our own lives. Peridot also encourages us to admit mistakes and to forgive ourselves. |
| Geology: Peridot is formed in deep rock out of ultra-alkaline magma. Often brought to the surface during volcanic eruptions and found as an ‘olivine bomb’ embedded in volcanic rock. |
| Localities: Arizona, Hawaii |
| Astrological Sign: Virgo |
| Chakra: Root |
| Lore: Orthoceras helps to heighten accomplishments in the world of business. |
| Geology: Orthocerids are the most common of the straight Paleozioc cephalopods. Cone shaped, they consist of a central siphuncle filled with calcareous deposits and are ornamented with transverse ribs. Their age is Lower Ordovician through Upper Triassic. Their phylum is Mollusca and their subclass is Nautiloidea. Orthoceras is the name for European species; those found in North America are called Michelinoceris. |
| Locality: Morocco |
| Astrological Sign: Leo |
| Chakra: Heart |
| Lore: Ocean Jasper contributes to healing the emotions and is a supreme nurturer reminding us to bring joy to others. It strengthens the mind and supports courage. |
| Geology: An orbicular jasper full of circles or orbs of contrasting colors, the green, pinkish and white patterns often contain tiny cavities lined with crystals. It is mined along the seacoast of Madagascar near Marovato. First documented in 1922 and then forgotten, ocean jasper was re-introduced at the 2000 Tucson Show. |
| Locality: Madagascar |
| Astrological Sign: Taurus |
| Chakra: Heart |
| Lore: Use nunderite to protect from discovery and to keep secrets. Nunderite increases ability in activities related to water and provides safety in water travel. Place on third eye to aid in remote viewing. |
| Geology: Nunderite combines andalusite, quartz and green epidote. |
| Locality: Nundle, New South Wales, Australia |
| Astrological Sign: Pisces |
| Chakra: Root |
| Lore: Mother of pearl carries the gentle, peaceful healing energy of the sea. It relaxes, soothes emotions, lessens feelings of sensitivity and helps reduce stress. Healing to those who are idealistic or realists, it aids in the attainment of acceptance. Mother of Pearl is a strong healer of the instinctive center, lessening survival-oriented fears. It is a source of cohesive energy when used in a group. |
| Geology: Sometimes referred to as MOP, mother of pearl is derived from the glossy inside of the pearl oyster shell. |
| Locality: Oceans |
| Astrological Sign: Leo |
| Chakra: Sacral |
| Lore: Mookaite provides a shield in situations of danger. Strengthening communication with animals, it also stimulates contact with loved ones who have passed on to the next plane. Promoting energy and new ideas, it serves as a catalyst for emotional growth. It is good for those who take life too seriously or isolate themselves due to fear. |
| Geology: Mookaite is a type of varicolored chert named for its locality in Mooka Station near the Gascoyne River in Western Australia. Mookaite was created by the weathering of a silica rich sediment containing fossilized marine micro-organisms. |
| Locality: Western Australia |
| Astrological Sign: Libra, Aquarius, Aries |
| Chakra: Root |
| Lore: Mochi marbles were sacred among the shamanic members of ancient tribes who used them for contact with the extra-terrestrial, for visioning, and for journeying. They have been found in archaeological excavations on several continents. Mochi marbles can be used to align the energy centers, to relieve energy blockages, to stimulate ch’i, to ground and center, to provide protection, and perform healing for the earth. Use in pairs is recommended. |
| Geology: Mochi Marbles are concretions of iron which consist of an outer shell of hematite (iron oxide) with a center of sandstone. They occur in the lower part of the Navaho Sandstone formation in southern Utah and northern Arizona. It is believed that the venting of hot volcanic gases caused the mochi marbles to form. |
| Localities: Utah, Arizona |
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