Stones and Symbols
Opal
Opal has been used to strengthen the memory and loyalty in love . . .

Opal crystallizes in the form of masses, and occasionally, stalactites.  The intrinsic properties of the numerous forms of opal include the amplification of ones traits and characteristics, therefore, providing impetus to overcome the lesser attributes.  It helps one to recognize and to feel the creativity which is within the self, providing inspiration and imagination to all situations.

It can be used to strengthen the memory and to instill faithfulness and loyalty with respect to love, personal affiliations, and business relationships.  Additionally, opal can further true and spontaneous action, enhancing that which one is feeling and allowing for the release of inhibitions. 

Opal has been used by the Native American Indian and the Australian aboriginal shamen to invoke visions; it has also been used during the Native American ceremony of the vision quest, and by the Aborigines in various ceremonies. 

It can be used to disperse infections, to purify the blood and the kidneys, and to regulate insulin production.  It can also be used in the treatment of disorders of vision and the eyes, to alleviate fevers, and to stimulate circulatory functions.  It can be used to clarify and to strengthen the eyesight, to assist in the recovery from Parkinson’s disease, and to provide comfort and ease during childbirth.

This information is collected from various sources including ‘Love is in the Earth’ by Melody.