Crystals & Stones

A thematic chamber of The Little Sorcerer esoteric encyclopedia. New entries are organised so you can follow connections between history, symbolism, folklore and contemporary practice.

8 connected entries

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CRYSTALS & STONES

Clear Quartz: The Modern Universal Crystal

Why clear quartz became one of the most widely used stones in contemporary crystal practice.

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Amethyst: Sobriety, Violet Light and Spiritual Imagination

From ancient name associations to modern correspondences of calm, intuition and contemplation.

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Obsidian: Volcanic Glass, Mirrors and Shadow

Natural volcanic glass in tools, mirrors and modern symbolism of boundaries and introspection.

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Rose Quartz: Affection, Gentleness and the Heart

The modern language of rose quartz and why colour plays such a strong symbolic role.

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Moonstone: Adularescence and Lunar Imagination

A shimmering feldspar whose optical effect naturally invited lunar symbolism.

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Labradorite: Flash, Veil and Hidden Colour

Labradorescence turns an ordinary-looking surface into a lesson about hidden colour and shifting perception.

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Carnelian: Warm Colour, Courage and Motion

A red-orange chalcedony surrounded by modern correspondences of vitality, confidence and creative action.

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Hematite: Iron, Weight and Grounding Symbolism

Metallic appearance and iron-rich composition behind hematite's modern grounding symbolism.

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