Key Words: Life force, courage, passion, strength, enthusiasm, adventurousness, protectiveness
Chakras: Root
Element: Earth
Physical: Increases the chi in the body, and stimulates health in all organs and systems
Emotional: Inspires self-confidence, zest for life, trust, and willingness
Spiritual: Instills spiritual courage and altruism, brings forth heroism
Ruby energizes and activates one's physical, mental, and emotional body. Rubies enhance passion and fortitude, allowing for the wholehearted pursuit of one's aspirations. They eliminate feelings of hopelessness or defeat and they open the wellspring of optimism and determination needed to accomplish difficult goals. They impart a feeling of power, improving self-confidence and adventurousness. Rubies vibrate with an enthusiasm for life. Ruby is a stone of courage.
The Book of Stones