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General
Gemstone Details
The metal known as gold has symbolized power and
wealth since the beginning of time. Even today, most governments
endeavor to have the gold equivalent of the paper currency in their state
reserves. Over the millennia the great monetary value attached to
gold has been reflected in jewelry, amulets, masks, figurines, facing,
coating of glass and porcelain, even threads in fabrics.
Today, gold continues to be the symbol of wealth
and success to many people. Gold jewelry is worn as if to pronounce
"I am successful!" Few folk today seem be know or
understand it's ancient magical properties or the legend and lore that
follows gold.
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Scientific Properties:
Mohs Hardness of 2.5 with a cubic crystal structure.The color of
gold depends entirely upon the amount and type of impurities it contains.
Native gold is generally golden yellow, but in order to vary it's color
and increase it's hardness for use in jewelry, it may be alloyed with
other metals. Silver, platinum, nickel or zinc are a few of the
minerals that may be added to give a pale or white gold. Copper is
usually added for rose or pink gold, and iron for a tinge of blue.
Gold purity is defined by he proportion of pure gold metal content, rated
as it's carat (ct) value. The purity of the gold used for jewelry
varies fro 9 carat (37.5% or more pure gold) to 14, 18, 22 and 24 carat.
The latter being pure gold. In many countries gold is stamped or
"hallmarked" to indicated it's degree of purity.
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Mystical
Properties:
Gold is said to be used to bring wealth, happiness and feelings of
comfort. It is a mineral of spirituality, magic, understanding, and
attunement to nature. It attracts positive energy and is a wonderful
healing mineral.
Legend states that gold is a masculine stone ruled by the sun
expressing it's projective qualities on other minerals and crystals,
especially topaz, rubies, orange zircon and peridot...all whose power
increases when set in gold. It is believed that topaz in a gold
setting disperser enchantments and rubies in gold may refresh the body by
absorbing energy from the sun.
It is also told that gold can prevent spiritual corrosion, that it adds
to the realm of complete understanding and that it can clear away
negativity. It has the ability to transform energy and negativity...although
it is also told that gold may bring greed to the soul, and must be
tempered when used or worn. Matched with silver, gold's negative
influence is usually moderated.
Pink
Gold can represent spirituality and White can combine the sun and moon’s
energies. In some Asian cultures, adding gold to statues was part of
rituals meant to bring the statue to life.
It is associated with the Fire Elemental and the number 2 vibration.
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More Healing Information
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Healing
Properties:
Traditional
folklore and crystal healing metaphysical lore tell much about gold. It is
said that gold can balance energy fields, and is beneficial for opening
and balancing the third eye and crown chakras, as well it can also balance
the heart chakra. It can remove negative energy from the chakras and bring
in the positive from the stones it is with.
Gold’s lack of toxicity and its
scientific properties of incredible malleability and ability to conduct
energy, while remaining resistant to wear and corrosion, make it highly
useful for Medical Science. Medical uses based on science have included
the treatment of Arthritis, dental fixtures, and more.
Healing uses for Gold based on the beliefs
of the New Age include the treatment of blood, skin, neurological and
heart disorders. They believe Gold to be an energy generator and remover
of blockages with the power to strengthen, amplify and conduct energy in
the body for the treatment of autism, dyslexia, epilepsy and scoliosis.
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Magical
Properties:
Energy: Projective
Element: Fire
Powers: Power, healing, protection, wisdom,
money, success
Gold is intimately liked with divinity, particularly with any gods
associated with the sun. Throughout the ages, where gold was found
or obtained through trade it was often the material of choice for
fashioning sacred images and decorating altars. It was considered to be
one of the highest offerings to the deities.
Magicians working almost exclusively with solar energy wear gold ritual
jewelry to help attune with that power source. Perhaps the most
magically potent of all metals, gold is utilized in magic to lend its
energy to rituals. Worn during magic, gold jewelry enhances the magician's
ability to rouse and send forth power. Wearing gold during your everyday
life increases your personal power, thus promoting courage, confidence and
will power.
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Zodiac:
Associations:
Sun
Not a
Traditional Birthstone for any Month
Not linked to any particular star sign.
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Chakra
Classification:
Gold used upon the 5th,
Throat Chakra and 4th,
Heart Chakra,
encourages people to
accept innovation. Gold is associated with love and faithfulness and
as such is precious as a gift.
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Gemstone
Properties
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Information Sources:
The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall, 2003
Wheels of Life by Anodea Judith, PhD, 2000
Crystal Enchantments by D.J. Conway, 1999
Smithsonian Handbooks Gemstones by Cally Hall, 1994
Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham, 2002
Chakra Healing & Karmic Awareness by Keith Sherwood, 2005
The Illustrated Directory of Crystal Healing by Cassandra Eason, 2003
Healing Crystals and Gemstones by Dr. Flora Peschek-Bohmer, Gisela
Schrieber, 2002
The
information here is presented to you to use as you see fit, but is
not to take the place of professional medical advice.
Crystals, Gemstones and Metal can accent, help, negate, protect,
encourage, strengthen, and balance and thereby promote healing.
Their effects can be extraordinary, but use in addition to medical
advice, and not as a substitute for proper care. If you are ill, we
beseech you to seek professional medical attention
from a qualified physician. |
