A good balancing stone, Tourmaline is believed to cushion against negativity and promote understanding.

In the 18th Century tourmaline was considered the "Stone of Wisdom". In Arabic traditions it is the stone of the sun, and as such would protect from nightmares and strengthen the heart. Cleanse often, as the crystal can absorb energy. All tourmalines are powerful healing crystals and natural tourmaline wands are very directional, proving to be exceptional tools in the practice of crystal healing. In addition to the general properties of tourmaline, each colour has its own additional properties.

Black Tourmaline - Black tourmaline, also known as schorl, is one of the best crystals for protection against negative energy and negative intent. It also discharges tension while encouraging neutrality and a relaxed outlook. Carry a small piece with you, and keep a larger piece by your bed or in your work room. It can also be used in protection grids in the home.

Blue Tourmaline - All tourmalines are powerful healing crystals and natural tourmaline wands are very directional, proving to be exceptional tools in the practice of crystal healing. In addition to the general properties of tourmaline, blue tourmaline activates the Throat, Third Eye and Crown Chakras, aiding both communication and psychic awareness. It is particularly good in treating illness involving the throat. It can facilitate communication with Spirit Guides and the Angelic and higher realms, as well ancestors and ancestral knowledge. Blue tourmaline bestows a "light heart", and can also be used to strengthen the immune system. Other qualities attributed to it in other healing systems may not be gifts from the tourmaline itself, but it may help to activate these gifts with the intent of the user.

Brown Tourmaline - Like all tourmalines, dravite is a powerful healer. It aligns with the Earth Chakra, and is 'earthing' rather than 'grounding'. It also has a strong effect on the Solar Plexus, and opens and strengthens the Navel Chakra (Tan Tien or Hara), giving a sense of inner strength and empowerment. It gently balances and clears all the Chakras, and once cleared, draws the energy down and anchors it firmly in the Earth. It can be used to calm an overactive pineal gland, and calm the mind in general. In some systems it is used to heal family dysfunction and instill a feeling of community.

Green Tourmaline - Green tourmaline is one of the most powerful of healing and detoxifying crystals, and possesses a strong mood-lifting effect. It supports and strengthens the immune system including the lymphatic system. It has a strong connection with both the Heart and with the Third Eye, and can aid psychic awareness and astral travel. A natural green tourmaline wand can be used to direct energy when treating an injury or illness, and also for guiding energy in a crystal layout.

Dark Green Tourmaline - In addition to the properties of both black and green tourmaline, this very dark tourmaline has the ability to make one feel grounded and protected while at the same time being open, especially at the Heart. As such it can aid meditation and self-healing.

Pink Tourmaline - Rubellite is a powerful healing tool. It brings energy up from the Solar Plexus to the Heart and beyond to the Throat Chakra. It gently opens, cleanses, calms and "lights up" the Heart Chakra, and acts as an anti-depressant. It can be used to release the emotions attached to an illness or injury, especially if held on or near the affected area. It has a balancing effect on the endocrine system, especially the thyroid. A terminated rubellite crystal makes a fabulous wand, similar to green tourmaline, but more in touch with the emotions. It sends healing light into the affected area, and then removes any unwanted (stagnant) energy from the site, without the healer's active intervention. The deep red variety can be used in psychic development, as it helps to open and cleanse the Third Eye, and is also useful in trance work.

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