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Ruby

Ruby: Rubies are usually a deep, brilliant red but are also in shades of pink or lavender and found in the USA, India, and Sri Lanka.

Rubies were valued above all other stones by Hindus because they preserved the bodily and mental health of the wearer by removing evil thoughts, controlling amorous desires, dissipating pestilential vapors, and reconciling disputes.

Historically the magic of the Ruby was said to guard the owner's house, fruit trees, and vineyards from injury by tempets if worn on the left side in the form of a ring, bracelet, or brooch.

In Burma, Rubies were said to make a soldier invincible if they were imbedded in the skin.

The assigned birthstone of July, the Ruby also has an affinity with those born in under the signs of Sagittarius, Leo, Capricorn, and Scorpio.

Healing Properties: A powerful stone, it can bring startling things to light... it can bring anger or negativity to the surface quickly. Rubies, claimed to be helpful in all matters of love (including love of ourselves) are said to benefit the heart and circulatory system and can assist in the filtration and detoxification of the body.

Also suggested helpful for the eyes. Known as an energizing stone, the Ruby is said to stimulate motivation and visualization and help the user be more realistic about goals and more honest with intentions.

Caution: should be used with extreme caution and carefully scrutinized before choosing it for healing purposes. Like the Diamond, it is an amplifier of energy - both positive and negative. Also should be worn as a brooch, ring or anklet - and kept away from the solar plexus.