In both Ancient Greece and India, rubies were said to boil water when they were thrown into it and melt wax when they touched it. It encourages you to “follow your bliss.” It also protects the energies and health of your Heart chakra if you find that your Heart energy is being attacked or sucked dry by needy or malicious individuals.įrom China to Egypt to Greece and India, virtually every ancient culture developed lore around ruby stones. Ruby is stimulating for the Heart chakra and also for the Base or Root chakra. It also helps you to set realistic goals and improves motivation. Ruby encourages a passion for life, but positively and beneficially, so you do not end up “overdoing” things. However, if you feel a little sluggish or depleted, Ruby will give you a much-needed boost of vital energy. Ruby should be treated with care by over-sensitive or delicate people as its energies can sometimes be over-stimulating and overwhelming. You can feel the vigor of the energies of this remarkable stone as soon as you touch it or have it near you. The deep red color of a good quality Ruby is heartwarming and uplifting to look upon. Rubies and Sapphires are both forms of the mineral corundum.

Ruby and blue sapphire together