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Rocks, Fossils, Crystals, Gems & Minerals

Stone lore and uses in folk magic & metaphysics, articles about our personal experience with using and working with stones, information about collecting, and offerings from our personal fossil and rock collection for you to own!

• Shop My Rock Collection!
• Where to Get Specimens
• Spiritkeepers Stones & Shells (hand painted totem animal stones)
• Metaphysical About Fossils
• About Naturally Holed Stones

Where known, information about individual stones for sale is supplied; such as location of collection, gem grade, and fossil species and layer. It is the practice of this site to disclose all enhancements to gem stones, and methods used if known, as required by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Gems stones deemed as genuine will be natural, un-enhanced stones provided from reputable resources, or otherwise clearly stated. I don't claim to be an expert gemologist, but I do research all products and items to present them with honesty and integrity.

From Mystic Griffin artist & webmaster, Tree: One of my life-long hobbies has been rock collecting. Geology in general fascinates me, but I'll always be a rockhound. I still have the very first fossil specimen I dug out of the ground. I was only a small child but spent all day in the hot sun pecking away at the fragile shale to release my prize. From that moment onward I was hooked on collecting rocks. My father was a terrific help; adding numerous specimens. Being a truck driver moving through the American Southwest he was able to buy stones I'd never find locally. I still have nearly all of those rocks too. Eventually I decided to freshen up my stash of stones and pass some on. I've collected rocks from all over America. The majority of my stones, especially fossils, come from the greater Ohio Valley, (my backyard), and have been collected by myself. I hope this page helps to enhance your own love of collecting rocks and fossils.

-- Tree Pruitt

 Spiritkeepers Stones & Shells

Hand painted treasures of nature featuring totem animals, spirit guides, deity figures and spiritual symbols. Sizes range from pocket pebbles to full sized artworks. 

Here's a list of resources for finding new additions to your own rock collection.

1. This site -- check to see what we have.
2. The ground -- The true Indiana Jones fun of being a rock hound is getting out there and digging it up; get dirty, get tired! NEVER pick up a rock from private property! You must always get permission from the owner of the land. It's also not a bad idea to be honest about WHY you want on the property. If you do find a $3 million dollar t-rex skull chances are you'll have to share anyway. Many state parks and nature centers do allow collecting these days. If it's not posted it's not cool; they'll make it clear if it's ok to pocket treasures.
3. Gem and mineral shows -- Great bargains and the chance to make new pals. These shows are often very educational too. Great outing with the kids, but be prepared; they'll want to shop all the cool trinkets offered.
4. Flea markets -- this should be number one on the list, but I didn't want to loose my secret to awesome finds. Look for the unkempt booths filled with stacked boxes. Those are the folks who gather all manner of goodies and don't mind things with dirt.
5. Yard sales -- same as above but expect higher prices. For most items you'd expect the opposite to be true. But think about it ... someone puts a value on a rock high enough to pick it up, take it home, then offer it in a yard sale ...
6. Tourist traps -- Watch out for dyed specimens. Know what you're buying. There are vacation activities that can pay-off like visiting mines and panning for gold. Some places buy bulk crushed earth from other countries to dump in a US tourist trap. I've gotten some stunning gems myself from such adventures. You should know though that such places could be involved in environmentally unfriendly strip-mining. A travel agent can help you find a totally rock collecting or mining vacation that is safe and ethical.
7.  Nature and New-Age shops -- Again, watch out for dyed specimens. Know what you're buying. If the person working the shop can't answer reasonable questions about the identification of stones then I personally wouldn't trust the specimens to be real and un-enhanced.
8. Trade with family and friends -- Trade is always a fun method of changing and growing a rock collection.
9. Beg finds from family and friends -- how proud are you???
10. Online -- Lots of great resources online -- including auction locations like eBid.
 
Have fun and be safe! 

  General Metaphysical Information:

Being of fossil, these stones are links to ancient knowledge; the Akashic Record. This type of stone is said to speed up the process of absorbing knowledge from the Akashic realm into oneself. Fossils in general, from a metaphysical understanding, may bring quality & excellence into ones surroundings; sort of brighten the energy patterns. It may raise the level of, and add to ones achievements in the business world. Creativity may be increased simply by the presence of fossil, especially branch coral and branching bryzoa. Fossils are excellent for those who work with Earth energy, and also Water energy. Because of the connection to a relatively unchanged ancient sea bed, the Ohio fossils offered on this site could also help bring stability into a life. 

 Shown at left; Dragon's Tooth or Horned Coral fossil, nearly fully articulated @ 4" long. General information referenced from, "Love is in the Earth" by Melody.

  A naturally holed stone, or holey stone, is any rock that has a hole through it created by nature alone. The special sculpting powers of wind and water create the opening in a stone over a great amount of time. Ancient humans found such stones and strung smaller varieties as bead jewelery, which may indeed have led to the art of bead making. Modern day humans with high Earth energy attraction are drawn to these stones and may find them often.

 In the metaphysical realm, holey stones are sacred to Wiccans and Pagans. The opening in the stone is a symbol for the Sacred Womb of the Earth. Also known as the "Witches Amulet", it is the most powerful protection amulet for the witch because it IS the presence of the Goddess Herself; and a triple holed stone would be most sacred of all. A holey stone may also be used for Full Moon magic by gazing at the moon through the hole and speaking a need to the Gods. When strung with a red string or ribbon and hung over the bed it acts as a shield against bad dreams; called the Witches Dream Shield, the charm acts much like the Native American dream catcher.

CONJURE THIS...

Here's a fun craft project to try... make a doorway protection amulet! Get an ash wood stave (a stave is basically a cut stick). When an ash stave or staff is hung over a doorway it is said to prevent negative ghosts or energy from passing through. For added psychic protection, tie a holey stone to the center of a stave, using pretty red ribbon or cord. Lay the stave this way ... <------>. Tie another length of ribbon the other direction so it can be hung on the door or over top of the doorway. A few dabs of hot glue will offer some added security. Try to balance the stone in the center of the stave for a decorative appeal. Add bundles of herbs or dried flowers with the change of seasons. Considering the symbolism of the plants can have an added bonus, with intention; for example, adding pine cones or pine needles may attract good fortune!

* Check the Shop Wands page here to find ash wood staves for magic.

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