Gemstones & The Edgar Cayce Readings

Gemstones & the Edgar Cayce Readings by Alison Ray

The psychic readings of Edgar Cayce are filled with references to gemstones, crystals, and precious metals, often recommended for their vibratory nature. While many “stones” seem to share universal qualities, others have a more individual, almost personal nature. The readings suggest that they can be used for healing and strength, to raise ones vibration when connecting with the higher self, for stabilizing mental health, to increase psychic abilities. Working with stones may also have harmful results—from amplification of a negative personality trait to the destruction of a civilization. According to the readings, each stone has a unique spirit, vibration and “fire” that has the power to “bring that which fires the imagination of those who are very selfish or it may bring peace to the wearer.” (3657-1) The reading goes on to explain that the vibration can be determined by how the stone was formed: “The pearl is a natural consequence of irritation and it will bring either peace or irritation to the wearer…” Another important influence on the individual is the color, shade, and mineral composition of the stone: “Hence the colors that will influence the developing years… will be blue and yellow, or shades and tones of these particular colors; with the opal and pearl being those minerals that will attract and influence the entity.” (314-1) The combination of stones and placement on the body were also important. Not only for the individuals wearing them but also for their influence upon the people in contact with the wearer: “Hence the opal…with the moonstone, should be…about the body or entity oft. Wear the fire opal as a locket about the neck… Not upon the hands nor upon the wrists, but about the neck. “Wear…the pearl with moonstone…as rings or amulets or anklets; but never those upon the neck or in the ears rather upon the extremities; for they will make for the bringing out in the experiences of those the entity meets.” (1406-1) The most frequently mentioned gemstone is lapis, including the forms lapis lazuli, lapis linguis, and lapis ligurius. Lapis is generally a deep-blue opaque stone, but it may have a green, violet, or even red tint, making recognition more challenging. Many early cultures, including Egyptian, Chinese, Tibetan, and Persian, have references to lapis lazuli. A number of artifacts from Ancient Egypt verify its use. The

material known as lapis lazuli today is a silicate of sodium and aluminum with only trace amounts of copper. Since the readings indicate that lapis, or lapis lazuli, was composed of copper, it is difficult to know if it is the same gemstone. The readings identify lapis linguis as azurite, which can be used for “greater mental and spiritual development” (559-7) and “strength to the body” (691-1). It was recommended as an aid to meditation and a “helpful influence towards making… decisions in dealing with mental attributes.” (1058-1) Lapis ligurius, most likely malachite, is described as a green stone with “crystallization of copper” with a “protective influence” (1931-1) over the individual. The pearl and ruby were the next most popular gemstones in the readings. The pearl was to be worn “close to the body; not as an ornament, but rather as that which gives strength to the body.” (3374-1)The pearl “should be worn upon the body, or against the flesh” for “its vibrations are healing, as well as creative…” (951-4) It could be used for “keeping the even temperament, yea the temper itself.” (2533-1) The ruby was to be worn “on hand or body” to “develop greater abilities for concentration.” (531-3) The vibrations of a diamond and ruby together could keep “vibrations of the body in better attune with infinity and not with the purely mental or material things of life.” (5322-1) The inner influence of the ruby was “valor and the strength.” (1144-2) In addition to wearing particular gems and gemstones, the Edgar Cayce readings often suggested that individuals wear different metals for their vibratory influence. Choosing which gemstone or metal to use is an important decision that can involve the body as well as the mind and spirit. According to the readings, gemstones and metals work because our bodies are vibrational in nature. “Each element, each stone, each variation of stone, has its own atomic movement, held together by the units of energy that in the universe are concentrated in that particular activity.” (531-3) For, the very elements of body through which spirit and mind manifest are atomic in their nature. Hence so are the elements of this stone indicated, that partakes of most of the elements that are to man of great influence or power, because of their representations in the body. (1931-1) Metals such as gold and silver could be worn on the body as well as absorbed by the body by using a device such as a radial appliance for “the strengthening influences of gold, the stabilizing influence of silver.” (1931-1) Another reading recommended “…lots of bangles at times become confusing and at others almost necessary. Hence those things that are stable as plain gold, or plain silver, or platinum, with the finishings are those influences that are strongest about the entity for helpful forces.” (2390-1) Platinum was suggested since its “vibrations are in accord with that to keep your animation in accord with the best you may accomplish.” (1620-2) A piece of carbon steel was recommended for one individual to prevent colds, congestion, and irritation to the mucous membranes of the throat and nasal passages: Do not take this as…superstition or…a good luck charm but if the entity will wear about its person, or in its pocket, a metal that is carbon steel preferably in the groin pocket it will prevent, it will ionize the body from its very vibrations to resist cold, congestion, and those inclinations for disturbance with the mucous membranes of the throat and nasal passages. This is a needed element, then, about the body. (1842-1) The readings also reminded the user that while these items were helpful and useful tools, the ultimate responsibility was for the individual to do all the work. “As these are but lights, but signs in your experience, they are as but a candle that one stumbles not in the dark. But worship not the light of the candle; rather that to which it may guide you in your service. So, whether from the vibrations of numbers, of metals, of stones, these are…influences to make you in attune, one with the Creative Forces; just as the pitch of a song of praise is not the song.” (707-2) Choosing jewelry with gemstones is a very personal experience, as each individual has a unique vibration that may change over time. A piece may be selected for aesthetic qualities as well as vibratory. The body’s physical reaction to an individual piece of jewelry must also be considered. One woman had a rash develop every time she wore a silver and turquoise ring which had belonged to a friend. She was told in a reading that it was due to “the supersensitiveness of the body to vibrations of this particular ring from those vibrations that are a part of the ring.” (4009-1) One woman asked about the influence of a pearl necklace she was wearing. Mr. Cayce suggested that “When its vibrations have taken the body-forces, it will be well.” In order to accomplish that, he recommended that the necklace be “demagnetized” by exposure to an ultra-violet ray. (951-6) The following reading expresses some fundamental ideas for using gemstones and minerals: For, each soul, each entity, has within its inner being the sum of what it has done, is doing, about its relationships to the whole. And this is the stone [bloodstone] to which the entity [2163] vibrates. Thus it is a helpful force physically, an encouragement to the mental, and vibrates upon the real or inner self. (2163-1)

About the Author: Alison Ray, a long-time Egypt enthusiast, she regularly practices meditation, Tai Chi, and makes jewelry.