Dunwich's Guide to Gemstone Sorcery

225 Pages·2003·1.71 MB·English

by  Gerina Dunwich

Dunwich’s Guide
to
GEMSTONE
S O RC E RY
Using Stones for
Spells, Amulets, Rituals,
and Divination
Gerina Dunwich
New Page Books
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Franklin Lakes, NJ
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Dunwich, Gerina.
Dunwich’s guide to gemstone sorcery : using stones for spells,
amulets, rituals, and divination / by Gerina Dunwich.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and index.
ISBN 1-56414-672-3 (pbk.)
1. Gems—Miscellanea. 2. Precious stones—Psychic aspects. 3. Magic.
I. Title: Guide to gemstone sorcery. II. Title.
BF1442.P74D86 2003
133'.25538—dc21
2003045938
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Dedication
With love and gratitude, I dedicate this
book to my mother and Al Jackter.
Acknowledgments
I wish to thank my agent, Stephany Evans; my editor,
Clayton Leadbetter; and my publisher, Ron Fry, for helping
to make this book possible. And very special thanks to my
dear friend, Lee Prosser, for his wonderful contribution of
Witch Stones; and to the Rev. Judith Lewis of the New Moon
Occult Shop for her contribution of A Dragon Love Spell and
Dream Spell (To Dream of a Certain Person). Blessed be!
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Contents
Foreword ....................................................................................................... 7
Introduction: From Stone Age to New Age ................................................ 9
Chapter 1: The Calling of the Stones ........................................................... 13
Chapter 2: Preparations and Intentions .................................................... 23
Chapter 3: Spells, Rituals, and Charms ...................................................... 35
Chapter 4: Amulets .......................................................................................... 59
Chapter 5: The Curative Power of Gemstones ...................................... 89
Chapter 6: Elixirs and Potions .................................................................. 105
Chapter 7: Stones of the Zodiac ................................................................ 113
Chapter 8: Stone Oracles and Omens ...................................................... 129
Chapter 9: Cursed Stones ............................................................................ 147
Chapter 10: The Lore of Gemstones ......................................................... 157
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Appendix A: A Calendar of Daily Stones ................................................ 175
Appendix B: Correspondences .................................................................... 179
Appendix C: Pagan Gods and Their Sacred Gemstones ................... 195
Appendix D: Pagan Goddesses and Their Sacred Gemstones ........ 197
Appendix E: Sacred Gemstones of the Tree of Life ............................. 199
Appendix F: Gemstones of the Eight Witches’ Sabbats .................. 201
Resources ............................................................................................... 203
Bibliography ........................................................................................... 209
Index ............................................................................................................ 215
About the Author .................................................................................. 221
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Resources 7
Foreword
The word sorcery is said to have originated sometime in the
14th century and hails from the Latin sortiri, which means, “to
cast lots.” According to Webster’s New Encyclopedia of Dictionaries,
it means “witchcraft; magic; enchantment.” The Merriam-
Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary defines it as “magic—an ex-
traordinary power or influence seemingly from a supernatural
source.” However, a more insightful definition is offered by
Nicholas Hall, author of the book, Chaos and Sorcery, who
refers to it as “the art of using base materials to enhance a
magical conjuration, the outcome of which is determined by
the sorcerer’s will.”
When the base materials that come into play are com-
posed of precious and semiprecious stones, the art can then be
classified as gemstone sorcery—one of the oldest forms of
magick known to mankind. And being that it is also the most
simplistic, it is one that calls to many individuals who find
themselves drawn to the mysterious and magickal energies of
stones.
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The power of gemstone sorcery is essentially set into mo-
tion by a fusing of the natural receptive or projective energies
of the stones, the will and intent of the magician, and the
planetary, astrological, and elemental influences. It can work
for good or evil (depending upon one’s intent) and can yield
either subtle or dramatic results, depending upon the inten-
sity of energy that one weaves into the fabric of his or her
spellwork.
With a good understanding of the workings of magick, along
with a bit of practice (which is essential to the development of
one’s magickal skills), nearly anyone with good visualization skills
and conviction can transform themselves into a gemstone sor-
cerer or sorceress in a relatively short amount of time.
Gemstone Sorcery
by Gerina Dunwich
Gemstones of sorcery,
Charms of the Earth,
To magick and mystery
They giveth birth.
Jewels of enchantment,
Majestic and bold,
Primordial wisdom and
Secrets they hold.
Weareth their brilliance
In pendant or crown,
Then greatness and power
Shall be your renown.
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Introduction: From Stone Age to New Age 9
Introduction
From Stone Age
to New Age
The energy contained within stones is a mysterious and
invisible power that is as old as the Earth itself—perhaps even
older. It is known throughout the world by many names and
has been utilized by countless practitioners of divination and
the magickal arts since the most primitive of times. It is an
energy that, when properly harnessed, can enable a person to
create powerful transformations and reconnect with the magick
of Mother Nature and the Earth.
Ceremonial magicians have long valued certain gemstones
as ritual tools for summoning, as well as for banishing spiri-
tual entities and demonic forces. Many of the ancient grimoires
speak of the numerous ways in which stones can be made to
serve magicians. However, their most common usage lies in
the form of amulets and talismans to ward off bad luck and
evil influences, to obtain wealth, to fan the flames of love, to
obtain occult knowledge, to gain mastery over others, to con-
jure visions of things that are yet to be, and to cast, as well as to
reverse, curses. In the right hands, stones (especially crystals)
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