November Birthstones
The traditional November Birthstones are Citrine and also Topaz.
Citrine
Citrine is a yellow crystal quartz that derives its colour from a minimum amount of additional iron.
Up to the sixteenth century the term Citrine was used for many different coloured stones. In 1546 the name citrine was first clearly assigned to yellow quartz. It was at this point that citrine was then said to strengthen the intellect and also to provoke a sunny disposition.
Citrine in crystal healing.
It is said to:-
encourage individuality and self-confidence. To give the courage to enjoy life making us dynamic and as a result promote the desire for new experience and as a result, self-realization.
to overcome depression and encourage self-expression.
help draw conclusions quickly and as a result help understand them.
aid with digestion and stimulate the workings of the digestive system.
fortify the nervous system.
Topaz
Topaz was named after an island Topazos in the Red Sea, where the Romans first discovered the gemstone. It comes in a various colours, chromium giving yellow colour, iron giving blue and finally manganese giving a brown colour.
Mythology of Topaz
In Europe and India topaz was considered to be the stone of Jupiter. This represents rule over your own life, self-awareness and wisdom. In addition, in Mexico it was used to settle cases of disagreement.
Topaz in crystal healing
It is said to:-
help come to decisions by encouraging self-realization. Due to this consequently gaining wisdom.
promote the ability to discover inner abilities and knowledge.
encourage openness and honesty.
stimulate digestion and fortify nerves.
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