Onyx
The Onyx's name comes from the Greek word onux, meaning fingernail. The story is that one day frisky Cupid cut the divine fingernails of Venus with an arrowhead while she was sleeping. He left the clippings scattered on the sand and the fates turned them into stone so that no part of the heavenly body would ever perish.
Healing Properties
Onyx must be laid directly on the body or worn over a long period of time as it's power develops quite slowly. Onyx is known to be particularly helpful with skin ailments, healing infected wounds as well as fungal infections, inflammation and even sunburn. Onyx has been used for wound healing, childbirth and in the treatment of disorders related to bone marrow, soft tissue structures and the feet.
Mystical Properties
Onyx aids in changing bad habits. It is a strength-giving stone, good for athletes or people under extreme mental and emotional stress. Onyx brings balance to mind. It will help ground and focus your attention and can be used to banish grief, to enhance self-control, increase stamina, stimulate the power of wise decision-making and to encourage happiness and good fortune.
Healing Properties
Onyx must be laid directly on the body or worn over a long period of time as it's power develops quite slowly. Onyx is known to be particularly helpful with skin ailments, healing infected wounds as well as fungal infections, inflammation and even sunburn. Onyx has been used for wound healing, childbirth and in the treatment of disorders related to bone marrow, soft tissue structures and the feet.
Mystical Properties
Onyx aids in changing bad habits. It is a strength-giving stone, good for athletes or people under extreme mental and emotional stress. Onyx brings balance to mind. It will help ground and focus your attention and can be used to banish grief, to enhance self-control, increase stamina, stimulate the power of wise decision-making and to encourage happiness and good fortune.