RUBY


 

The gemstone ruby has enjoyed a most regal position in myth, legend and lore for thousands and thousands of years.  It has for quite a long time been a favored talisman among royalty worldwide.  Catherine of Aragon wore an infamous ruby, that was told had turned dark and dull the day before Henry VII announced he was divorcing her.  King Henry V wore The Black Prince Ruby in his helmet as he fought the French at Agincourt in 1415. Later, it was discovered to his dismay that the gem was merely a spinel. Still now that spinel is set in the Imperial State Crown in London. 

Engraved gemstone rubies were quite popular for attracting wealth and enhancing magical energies. Dragons and snakes were quite favored as engraving. As well, a ruby was considered to be one of the more important gifts to honor Buddha and Krishna with.  The Hindu people believed that the gemstone's red glow came from an internal flame that no human could possibly extinguish.  

Ruby, the name given to red, gem-quality corundum - is one of the best gemstone for jewelry settings.  Rubies may be any shade of red, from pinkish to purplish or brownish red, depending on the chromium and iron content of the stone.

Frequent twinning of the crystals makes the material liable to fracture, yet ruby is a tough mineral, second only to diamond in hardness.  In 1902, a Frenchman, Auguest Verneuil, produced a synthetic ruby crystal by exposing powdered aluminum oxide and coloring material to the flame of the blowtorch. 

Still today, this member of the corundum mineral family, is up to ten times more valuable than a Diamond of equal carat and clarity. A perfectly translucent Ruby is rare. Stones larger than five carats and of perfect clarity are extremely rare and can fetch a quarter of a million dollars per carat at auction.


Mystical Properties:
The ruby is quite certainly a wonderful gemstone for bringing fire into your life. For if you like to live your life intensely, but often find it difficult to keep focus, a ruby can help bring clarity and wisdom to your world.  Instead of flitting from idea to idea, this gemstone will very well help you choose your most productive paths.  With it's power, this gem will then fire your passions and keep you motivated.  You'll be stronger when resisting self-destructive pattern that have crippled you in the past!

The ruby provides and incredibly power shield against harmful intentions. If you are caught up in a sticky legal dispute or personal conflict of some kind, this gemstone can aid you in manifesting the correct outcome.  This gemstone can also guard you against psychic or physical attack.  

One ancient tradition suggests that a 'ruby blessing' will protect your garden from violet spring storms, as well as blessing the four corners of your garden with the ruby should prevent damage from wind, rain, hail and blowing debris. 

Sleeping with a ruby will help promote lucid dreaming, allowing your conscious mind to interact with your subconscious mind. Together, you can confront your demons and uncover the means to defeat them.

On the other hand, dreaming of rubies, may be a sign of an opportunity or money coming your way!


Healing Properties:
The oldest healing uses for rubies have been found to be the cleansing the blood of toxins and protection from the plague.   It has also been told that rubies may prevent starvation.

The ruby may be most beneficial in stimulating the adrenal gland, as well as improving circulation and fighting internal infections.  


Magical Properties:
Working with this stone can remove all sense of limitation. Strengthens courage, selfless work, all spiritual endeavors, joy and many leadership qualities. Ruby helps to reduce resentment when you are required to care for others.

The ruby can create a strong sense and means of power within a person; this power should be handled responsibly or it may turn into anger and possessive thoughts.  

Ruled by Mars, the gemstone ruby is worn during magical rituals to increase the inherent energies that are available to the magician, or it is placed on the altar beside a red candle to lend energy when feeling depleted or drained.  

In a similar line of magical influence, wearing a ruby is said to increase the warmth of the body.