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Onyx - is a good stone to have around during times of mental or physical stress or bereavement, as it provides strength and support during difficult circumstances. Onyx is a soothing stone to help alleviate fears and worries and help you feel comfortable within yourself and in your surroundings. It is also believed to promote stamina and vigor and to encourage the making of wise decisions. Onyx is said to promote self-control, helping the wearer to control excessive emotions and passions. Onyx is ripe with powerful vibrations and can bring the wearer shades of strength and willpower. Not only will Onyx throw up a forcefield shield around you, but it also activates certain chakras in the body to bring solid standing and creative focus and illuminate new pathways to wisdom. Black Onyx grounds you beautifully in body, mind, and soul.
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Apatite - is a stone of manifestation. It is related to service and to humanitarian pursuits. Apatite is attuned to the future yet connects to past lives. It stimulates the development of our psychic gifts and spiritual attunement, deepening meditation and aiding communication and self-expression on all levels. It balances the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual bodies, and the chakras, eliminating overactivity and stimulating underactivity. Psychologically, Apatite increases motivation. It draws off negativity about oneself and others. It is helpful for hyperactivity and autism in children. Apatite enhances creativity and intellect. It clears confusion and frustration, reducing irritability and awakening the inner self. Apatite expands knowledge and truth and eases sorrow, apathy, and anger.