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Papagoite
Papagoite is said to bring optimism. Historically it has been used to bring peace and purity. It helps one speak with clarity. It is also used for thought projection. In meditation, it can help bring one to a euphoric state of oneness. It is associated primarily with the third eye chakra, but also aligns all the chakras.

Paua Shell
Paua is a type of mollusc from the same family that includes clams, scallops and others. Its iridescent shell strengthens all body structures, but particularly the immune system, muscle tissues, the heart and the functioning of the heart chakra. It also improves protein assimilation, can be an aid to digestion and may be helpful in cases of arthritis and/or other joint disorders. Paua Shell stimulates our intuition and imagination. It increases our ability to be more emotionally expressive and encourages co-operation between ourselves and others. Paua is very much an emotional healing stone and is invaluable when working through emotional issues with someone as it encourages calmness and soothing in emotional situations, but still allows us to be unique individuals and to be expansive. Paua is extremely useful in stimulating our psychic development.

Peacock Ore
Peacock Ore is said to help to regulate the flow of Adrenaline and to balance acidity and alkalinity within the body. It is also useful in lessening fevers and in reducing swellings. It can also lessen the effects of dehydration and help with cellular disorders. This is a stone that can help you to enjoy the happiness of the moment. Indeed, Peacock Ore is often referred to as a "Stone of Happiness" It protects from negative energy. It can also help you to realise what obstacles may be preventing you from reaching your own goals. It is a stone that can help you to distinguish between "grief" and "relief" and help you to recognise and to accept the differences between these two emotions. Peacock Ore stimulates the inner spirit to seek ever further heights.

Pearl
Usually pale white or cream-colored, though darker blue, gray, and even black variations exist. In tune with women, especially pregnant women. Absorbing by nature and because of this must be used with caution. If you feel excessively negative while wearing a Pearl, it will hold that energy until it is worn again. Remember, Pearl is the result of layer upon layer of substance produced to combat irritation. It is very nurturing. If used properly, lessen stress and its resulting maladies: hypertension, headaches, and exhaustion. May help to prevent heart attacks and strokes. Also an assist in digestion and may reduce the chance of developing ulcers. If using Pearls in conjunction with other gemstones, consider Diamonds to amplify and purify, or Emeralds to bring negative energy out and disperse it. Recommended for occupations as varied as artists, chiropractors, and farmers. White: Symbol of pure heart and mind; innocence, faith. Of the sea, it has watery and lunar elements, thus balancing emotions, especially for water signs. Absorbs thoughts, emotions. For Solar plexus Chakra (digestion, stomach, immunity) and emotional stress. Low integrity or anger rebounds to user (like Opal). Cleanse frequently. Fire signs less compatible unless drawn to Pearl. May cool and soothe. Gold and Black: Also for prosperity. Pink: Works especially with the Heart Chakra. Pearls best without other gems. Divers wear for shark protection.

Pecos Diamonds
Pecos diamonds also known as Pecos valley diamonds are colorful quartz crystals that occur in scattered outcrops of the Permian Seven Rivers Formation along the Pecos River valley in southeastern New Mexico. Pecos diamonds are formed inside gypsum. Now and then the gypsum crumbles away, exposing the "diamonds" which are a variety of double-terminated quartz crystals. Pecos diamonds stabilizes unsettled emotions. one way of doing this is to by holding them in your hand and rotate or stroke them with the fingers of the same hand. Another method is to place them in an area near you and meditate on them. Pecos diamonds will bring joyful feelings to you and your surroundings. These light hearted gems work on the entire Chakra system since they belong to the silica family and bring a sense of calmness and peace of mind. They are also said to assist in creativity and initiation. Motivating us to new ventures, new ideas or to play out an existing plan or goal.

Peridot
Health, Wealth, Protection. Clear bright green/green-yellow. Clears Heart Chakra, pathway, strengthening breath of life, prosperity, growth, openness. Used by Egyptians, Aztecs, Incas to gently cleanse and heal the physical heart. (lungs, lymph, breast) Yellower gems also for Solar Plexus Chakra (stomach, liver, adrenal...) Helps understand relationships, other realities Alleviates depression, anger, fear, jealousy, anxiety. A visionary stone. Helps connect us to our destinies and to an understanding of the purpose of existence. Can help us visualize not only the ultimate peak of physical but of spiritual continuation as well. However, if you are confused or fearful, Peridot should be used in a limited way. It releases toxins and brings them to the surface, thus neutralizing them. Helps with mental cleansing by highlighting problems. The stomach and other digestive tract organs may benefit from Peridot. Stimulates tissue regeneration.

Petalite
Petalite is highly spiritual. It has been called the "stone of the Angels" and will help one connect with one's guides. It is also said to dissolve negativity and black magic spells. Petalite has been used on vision quests for strength, protection, and peace. It will balance one's yin/yang qualities as well as one's mind, body, and spirit. It also enhances one's ability to feel energy in stones.

Petoskey Stone
Petoskey Stone is a type of fossilized colony coral found only in Michigan, USA, the coral living during the Devonian period about 350 million years ago when Michigan had a warm inland sea. Because of the "eye" type configurations it shows especially when polished, it is said to mystically help stimulate the third eye and psychic awareness. Petoskey Stone is also said to keep naughty spirits from channeling incorrect information or interfering with one's life. In particular, as far as awareness, Petoskey Stoneis said to enhance awareness of the emotions, which can be a boon for dealing with emotional issues. It is also said to clear out negative energies from the aura and the environment. Traditional healing folklore and crystal healing lore purport that Petoskey Stone is helpful for healing AIDS, Cancer, CFS, eyes, head, infections, infectious disease, lungs, skeletal system, and tumors of all kinds. Petoskey Stone is related primarily to the third eye chakra as well as the crown chakra.

Petrified Dinosaur Bone
Petrified or Fossilized Dinosaur Bone increases energy and memory. It has ties with the deep past, and this makes it an excellent stone for past life work. Dinosaur bone is also wonderful for calming anxiety, in particular survival anxieties. It helps, too, with communication and ability to understand communications. Physically, dinosaur bone is used for healing of paralysis, hearing, vigor, regulation of body temperature.

Petrified Wood
Sympathetic to the maladies of the skin, muscle tissue, and circulatory system. Usually comes in shades of brown but can also have stripes of black or gray in it. Found worldwide. Athletes are well-advised to carry Petrified Wood with them and use it in healing layouts. Benefits people with arterial sclerosis, arthritis, rheumatism, senility, and blood clots. Can help us to investigate past-life experiences. Makes the user more aware of nature.

Phenacite
(Phenakite) Milky white to clear crystal. A powerfully loving, healing, spiritual stone. Clearer stones intensely opens 3rd eye, Crown and Transpersonal Chakra as a white light channel. Clairvoyance spiritual communication, meditation, astral travel, journeys. Helps one to map out a pathway within the dimensions. Energizes meridians and healing of other stones. It is a powerful stone for clearing and activating the chakras, in particular, the Third Eye and Crown chakras. It helps one to go further in meditation, and gives a deep awareness of one.s inner structures, the chakras in particular. Phenacite in general can be used to amplify the energies of other stones used for healing, and to balance energy within one. It can also alleviate despair and fear of change, and lead one to live in love. Russian phenacite in particular raises group and environmental energies. Some pieces also contain Seraphinite, which is an excellent stone for healing and bringing positive change to one.s life. It may also help one to contact Angels.

Picasso Marble
Not to be confused with Picasso Jasper, Picasso Marble connects you with galactic beings and their "light" energy. Through this connection, your subconscious and intuitive minds will become more and more a part of your physical being. This gemstone will also bring out your artistic/creative side. Picasso Marble can be used to reach the highest state of meditation and also aids in exact dream recall. It is also good for balancing your day-to-day existence in this life.

Piedamontite Schist
This is a stone of peace. It can be used in times of foregin unrest to promote peacefulness. The energy of this stone can bring resolution to conflict and unrest. Piedamontite allows one to see the "soul in the soul" , assisting one to have confidence within and not the need for outside approval. This stone also allows one to understand the ideal of freedom and autonomy.

Pietersite
Pietersite helps us with respiratory problems and also with illnesses that arise through confusion or where we are unable to get enough rest for ourselves. It stimulates the pituitary gland and the endocrine system to produce the correct hormones necessary for our growth and metabolism. Pietersite helps us to cope with our inner conflicts and all kinds of unpleasant feelings. If necessary, Pietersite can help us to remain "distanced" but without lacking any feeling - or alternatively - it can also help us to remain focused and concentrated. With Pietersite, you remain open to experiences. It is a very useful stone for removing mental blockages and clearing up confusion. It helps us to cope with periods of rapid and/or stormy change. Pietersite can help you to build new order out of chaos. It can help us to absorb the spiritual content of what we hear, see or feel. It dispels illusion and helps you recognise the beauty of the soul. Pietersite can help you to experience visions during periods of meditation, and can also help you to access the Akashic records.

Platinum
A silvery gray metal found in North America, Brazil, and Germany. An expensive and rare metal, used by medical science as a replacement for bone, since it is in harmony with the body and will not react chemically with it. Generally considered beneficial for people who experience excess in their lives. Slows things down and allows you to take greater control. Helps keep hormonal and chemical levels balanced, aids in the transmission of nerve impulses, and may make the heart and circulatory system more efficient.

Plum Blossom
Basalt with Peridot Inclusions. Encourages one to let go into their creativity without forcing the flow. Helps one to cultivate the witness self, a more relaxed and detached perspective of life. Emotional tranquility, patience, courage, self-esteem. Offers one a sense of balance & well-being. Chakras: Coccyx, Spleen, and Solar Plexus.

Prasiolite
This is a rare form of amethyst.Intuitive sources say that prasiolite helps to link the physical and spiritual aspects of life, activating the heart as one's centre of conscious. It is said to strengthen one's mind, emotions & will, and to attract prosperity.

Prehnite
Dreaming and Remembering. Brings new friends. Utilized for meditation. Enhances the ability to make contact with unseen entities. Multiplies/increases energy and strengthens ones protective fields. Considered the stone for dreaming/remembering. Increases ability for prophesy. Allows inner knowing. Powerful stone, not to be taken lightly. Increases accuracy with predictions.

Purpurite (Purperite)
Purpurite (purperite) is a stone that helps break away from self-destructive or self-limiting patterns, as well as external restraints. It helps one speak with confidence. It increases spirituality, promotes inner growth, and stimulates the ability to absorb spiritual insights. Purpurite is also a stone that can bring prosperity and help with finances. Physically, purpurite is helpful for wounds, bruises, uric acid levels, and purifying the blood.

Pyrite/Fool's Gold
(with iron) One of the most grounding stones in use today. Conducting, Energizing, Increases Wealth. Used for focus, practicality, logic, memory, clearing fuzzy thinking/scatteredness etc. like Hematite. Helps Yellow Chakra: Stomach, intestines, ulcers; sulfur and mineral assimilation, circulation, body acidity imbalances, depression, illusions/lack of clarity about situations/people. Great for grounding spiciness after meditation/psychic readings. Represents Sun's golden energy. A mineralized crystal that forms in clusters of metalliclike cubes. Color varies from a bright gold or brass to shades of copper or green. Found in most of North America as well as in Chile and Peru. "Fool's Gold". Beneficial to the respiratory and circulatory systems. Connected to the transfer of oxygen from the lungs to the bloodstream. Helps the skin protect itself from the elements, and also aids the digestive tract, lessening irritation by ingested toxins. The most important gift of Pyrite, though, is its ability to aid mental capacity. Helps to balance creative and intuitive impulses with scientific and practical ones. communication skills can also improve with the help of Pyrite, which eases anxiety and frustration. Strongly suggested for people who tackle large conceptual ideas in business, the arts, or education. Effective in attracting money to its owner. The stimulation of the mind can be enhanced by using Pyrite in conjunction with Fluorite and Calcite.

Pyromorphite
Pyromorphite is a mineral that enhances the energies of other minerals. Pyromorphite is said to attract money and other objects of wealth, and can help one see the steps to take to achieve goals, giving it the nickname "the Victory Stone". It also activates and stimulates one's personal energy. Pyromorphite can be used to get rid of creative blocks. It is also used to renew connections with people one has lost touch with. Pyromorphite should not be used directly to make elixirs. Pyromorphite is excellent for healing because of its enhancement of other stones used in crystal healing. Physically, pyromorphite is used for chills, gum disease, removing organisms from the blood, and assimilating B vitamins.

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