The stones of the Zodiac sign of Virgo are Sapphire, Tiger-Eye, Carnelian, Lapis, Golden Topaz, Jasper, Azurite, Citrine. Although I would like to give details on all the stones mentioned, for this article I have singled out Tiger Eye, Carnelian, Jasper and Citrine.

Tiger Eye

The colour of the tiger eye ranges from red, brown, gold, cream, black and blue. In the ancient Greek and Arabic cultures, the tiger eye was known as a stone which boosts concentration and helps people to see clearly and without illusions in difficult situations.

It enhances integrity, willpower, practicality and the correct use of power. It is a stone that enhances good luck, and brings prosperity.

Tiger eye is a very protective stone, especially during travel. In the Middle Ages, tiger eye was used to warden off the evil eye and it is said to help identify true friends. It helps you to be centered and holds grounding properties. It balances the yin and yang energies, as well as both hemispheres of the brain.

It may help with imbalances of the bronchial system and with asthma, gives relief to headaches, migraines and disorders of the eyes. Tiger eye also helps with digestive imbalances, ulcers and is calming for the nerves. Tiger eye is mainly used on the solar plexus to help with intuition, but can be used on the third eye to enhance psychic abilities.

Carnelian

Carnelian is a translucent stone, with the colour ranging from orange to brown and yellow. Orange carnelian increases the vital lifeforce energy. It is also known as the stone of creativity and courage. Carnelian works best on the sacral chakra, but can be used on the base chakra and solar plexus chakra.

Carnelian protects against envy, rage and fear and may help with past life recall. It enhances self-confidence, particularily when worn as a ring and boosts initiative, assertiveness, outgoing-ness. Carnelian has warm, gentle energies.

Carnelian has blood cleansing properties, it is balancing for the reproductive system, it relieves menstrual cramps and aids sluggish digestion. It is said to help heal abrasions and cuts.

Jasper

Jasper is a stone of gentleness and relaxation and is at times called the super-nurturer for its nurturing and protective energies.  It assists during times of travel, spiritually and physically. Spiritually, it can be used to assist with astral travel. The Native American shamen wore jasper for protection during their rites. It has also been used for dowsing.

Jasper is used for imbalances of the kidney, bladder, spleen, iver and gall bladder. It has a soothing effect on the stomach and is known to balance the yin/yang energies. Jasper helps with the blood circulation of the lower parts of the body. One may feel a tingling sensation on the legs and feet when holding a piece of this stone.

Citrine

Citrine is known as a stone to promote success and abundance and is also called the stone of the merchants. It is said that one never runs out of money by keeping a piece of citrine in your purse.

The colour of citrine can range from yellow to brown. In the Middle Ages, citrine was assosiated with the sun. The Roman legionnaires wore citrine on their breastplates to ward off the evil eye.

Citrine aids detoxification of the liver, improves digestion and strengthens the metabolism. It is said to help with depression and suicidal tendencies. It improves mental clarity, confidence, happiness and willpower.

Citrine never requires cleansing or clearing, as it does not hold negative energies. It works best on the solar plexus chakra.

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