The Deep Red Of The Ruby Contains Powerful Energies For Healing And Stimulation

In the old cultures of Europe and India the gemstone ruby was held to be the stone of the sun, representing the life force and inner fire.

The gemstones are mined in India, Madagascar, Russia, Sri Lankar, Cambodia, Kenya and Mexico and can be polished and faceted to reveal a transparent deep red colour, or left unfaceted and opaque. In India it is called the king of precious stones and it is believed that it can help to retain abundance and wealth.

Ruby is the birthstone of the sun sign Leo, the zodiac lion and a fire sign. Leo people are leaders, hard working and intensely loyal. Their motivation is generally affection for people, and they often have big dreams and plans to make people happy. They can also be very traditional and have a reputation for steadfastness, holding on to situations and people for a very long time before they give up. Leos have a passion for the finer things of life, so a Leo woman will appreciate a birthday gift of ruby earrings or ruby bracelets.

This stone of the heart chakra and of passion is a very powerful stone in crystal healing and should be used wisely to avoid overstimulation though the passions aroused are not generally seen as self-destructive.

As it is the stone for stimulating the heart chakra and can also act as a shield against psychic attacks wearing ruby pendants can be effective. Enlivening, rejuvenating and firing us with enthusiasm it is recommended for couples who want to reignite their passion for each other.

It can stimulate virility and if a person wants to feel sensual the recommendation is to hold the stone next to the heart for a few minutes, close the eyes and ask it to restore lost or waning passion and romantic feelings then place it on the bedside stand before bedtime for positive dreams or renewed passion.

The ruby's powers are dynamic so it can help overcome lethargy to boost confidence and courage, to realise ambitions and to increase the power of a person's argument and creativity in discussion.

Given that red is the colour of blood, it is no surprise that the ruby can be used to stimulate the circulation in physical healing as well as the spleen and adrenal glands. Ruby can also help to treat fevers and infectious diseases.

As is the case with any jewellery rubies should be stored carefully, preferably covered, and should not be exposed to harsh chemicals. All stones that have been used for healing should be purified under running water from time to time to restore them and remove any negative energies they have absorbed.