Crystal of the Month

April Crystal of the Month Diamond

Crystal Meaning: 

Diamonds have been known for their beauty and luster since they were first discovered and the Greeks named the diamond Adamas and very well named too as it means invincible. The high luster is called adamantine and diamonds are found in a rock known as Kimberlite birth from the core of volcanoes. Diamonds and other gemstones may endure a test called refractions, this is where the gem is able to bend light and diamonds can have a brilliant colour of fire when light catches the facets of this gem.

Diamonds are found the world over and some places are South Africa, Russia, Brazil, Australia, Canada, Arkansas in the United States, and in India a region know as Golconda where the Hope (blue) Diamond was found.

Diamonds are well suited for the month of Taurus as a birth month gem; an alternate gemstone for April is white sapphire relates to the energy of innocence. Taurus is an earth element and the energy of Taurus’s desires burn like the solar sun with intense energy and strength to endure many obstacles so well suited to where they birth from deep within the earth’s core. There are other magical energies related to the diamond as well as those mentioned above they are; healing, peace, many cultures believed diamonds offered protection the use of energy that’s defensive magic and is known as a reconciliation stone for relationships. As we can see through related factors how the diamond holds this special place as birth month gemstone for its beauty and prismatic fire and the candle colour is red another colour of passionate forces.

Magical Use: 

Magical use you can do with a diamond is by candlelight use it for scrying, and let the eye gaze take you to the inner world of the many colour and let them dance on your inner sight. Diamonds have a healing and spiritual energy to them. Other magical substitutes you can also use are Herkimer Diamond, Quartz Crystal and Zircon and remember your intent of your energy is the product of your any magical work.

Healing Use:

Diamonds are used to balance the metabolism, de-toxify the body, and strengthen ones eyesight. Diamonds are beneficial to the brain and testicles. Some recommend it for diseases of the bladder but only in desperate cases. In all cases, the stone needs to touch the skin in order to increase its effectiveness. Emeralds and Amethyst Quartz are especially amplified by Diamonds. 

Diamonds absorb and amplify thoughts/attitudes of user, other gems, and wearer's strengths and weaknesses which can include, Prosperity and immediate gratification.  It can also clear blocks, opens the Crown Chakra aids in spiritual love, peace. Clarity, trust, confidence.

How to Use:

Diamonds, being perfect forms of carbon, are the purest expression of earth's energy. Diamonds are also connected with the non-physical planes, because their unparalleled ability to refract light of all colours. The diamond is a bridge or link between the physical and higher spiritual realms.

Diamonds are great conductors of energy, both physically and spiritually. They are said to amplify whatever energy the person is experiencing.

Because of diamonds unique powers of light reflection, this stone is one of the best for cleansing the chakras, as well as all the layers of the aura. Diamonds are associated with the 7th, or crown, chakra. It allows us to connect with the pure love of the universe.

Diamonds are often used in a metaphor for our human process of becoming refined, cut and polished: to be a perfect manifestation of light in the physical world. Because of their association to love, and being so long lasting,  this is why they are used as a symbol of unity for marriage.

Deity/Elemental/Planetary Affinity: Fire/Sun

Astrological Correspondence:

Aries Birthstone; Alternate Birthstone for August, September and November; Stone for the 30th and 60th anniversary; Diamond Jewelry for 10th anniversary; State Gem of Arkansas; Seasonal Gem for Winter; Universal Symbol of Love

How to Cleanse:

Can be cleansed using any traditional methods, smudging, full moon, sunlight, running water, or psychic white light or reiki energy. It is frequently combined with other gems or crystals. If used with an Aquamarine, a Diamond will increase the cleansing properties and mental soothing that Aquamarine helps to produce.

Alternative Crystals for April

Clear Quartz and Herkimer Diamond.