To make use of the stones: Carry them with you, on your person, if possible, preferably beginning when the moon is waxing. You could make a necklace, bracelet, pendant, keychain, etc. and attach the stone to it. You could also carry it in your pocket.
Nature totems, which includes stones are said to lose their effectiveness if you do not handle them. Use them, handle them, warm them with your breath. When the time comes that a stone no longer works, pass it on to someone else, or return it to the earth.
Red stones are associated with the blood stream and the heart. It has been used to heal wounds or stop bleeding. It also aligns subtle bodies. It is associated with love and compassion. It enhances the imagination. People that suffered from anemia or lacking energy used to wear red stones as amulets. You can use this stone in defensive magick. Use it to send negativity that was directed at you back to the original sender. Red is said to increase mental processes and forms a barrier against dangerous desires and whims. Also a great all-around good luck stone. The pink stones fall under the red shades category and are associated with love and beauty. A pink stone can make a powerful love drawing amulet. It is also great for soothing the mind, body, and emotions. It can give the body extra strength when needed. It has also been used to increase beauty, especially the skin and complexion. It is associated with the SOUTH, and MARS.
