| Meditation, which affects both the physical body and | | | | peace and relaxation. |
| the spiritual body, should become an essential part of | | | | Here is an interesting table that relates crystal |
| everyday life. Those who wish to reach a higher | | | | choices to birthstones |
| spiritual plane should practice meditation regularly. | | | | Aries - Jasper, diamond or ruby |
| Meditation becomes far more effective if used in | | | | Taurus - Sapphire or lapis lazuli |
| conjunction with certain crystals. The energies that | | | | Gemini - Chalcedony or citrine |
| are given off by a chosen crystal are very important. | | | | Cancer - Emerald, pearl or moonstone |
| Selecting a crystal based on energy release as | | | | Leo - Sardonyx or green jasper |
| opposed to selecting a type of crystal is more | | | | Virgo - Sardonyx or tigers eye |
| important. | | | | Sagittarius - Topaz |
| Often which crystal to use for meditation purposes is | | | | Capricorn - Chrysoprase or turquoise |
| one that you feel drawn to by your own intuition. | | | | Aquarius - Jaycinth or amethyst |
| Depending on the time of day, your intuition may | | | | Pisces - Amethyst, moonstone or rose quartz |
| suggest a different type of crystal to use. Your own | | | | Libra - Chrysolite, jaycinth or beryl |
| birthstone, or either the Quartz crystal or Amethysts | | | | Scorpio - Beryl, agate or amethyst |
| are generally recommended for use with meditation | | | | Using crystals when mediating will help increase self - |
| techniques. | | | | awareness thereby improving your life and the life of |
| The Quartz crystal is used when meditating and it will | | | | those around you. There are also affects on the |
| help to focus your own inner energies and make | | | | physical body by creating a sense of calmness. This in |
| control of the mind easier and more effective. Your | | | | turn helps reduce cholesterol, blood pressure and |
| own birthstone may also be most useful when | | | | relieving stress. Meditation should be carried out daily |
| meditating in times when you feel that you have lost | | | | if possible however quality time spend meditating is |
| your purpose in life or want a greater sense of inner | | | | better than quantity. |