Howlite
♥ Inspiration ♥ Creativity ♥ Artistic expression
Howlite is a calming stone.
Zodiac - Gemini
Element - Air
Typical colors - cream or white, with fine grey or black veins in a web - like - pattern.
Howlite is an aid to insomnia, especially when caused by an overactive mind.  Formulates ambitions and aids in achieving them.  Howlite strengthens memory and stimulates desire for knowledge.  It teaches patience and helps to eliminate rage, pain and stress.  Calms communication, facilitates awareness and encourages emotional expression.Howlite balances calcium levels in the body.  It aids teeth, bones and soft tissue. Helpful in cases of osteoporosis.
Hematite
♥ Focus ♥ Concentration ♥ Willpower ♥ Reliability ♥ Courage ♥ Confidence ♥ Optimism ♥ Trust ♥ Balance ♥ Stability ♥ Protection
Hematite is also often spelled Haematite.
Chakras - Base 
ChakraZodiac - Aries, AquariusPlanet – MarsElement – Fire/ EarthTypical colors - Black to steel or silver-grey, brown to reddish brown, or red.Hematite grounds and protects us.  It strengthens our connection with the earth, making us feel safe and secure.  It endows us with courage, strength, endurance and vitality.  A "stone for the mind", Hematite stimulates concentration and focus, enhancing memory and original thought.Hematite utilizes the magnetic qualities of our yin-yang energies to balance the meridians within the body and to provide a stable equilibrium between the ethereal nervous system and the physical nervous system.  It focuses energy and emotions for balance between the body, mind and spirit.Dissolves negativity and prevents you from absorbing the negativity of others.  Hematite is strong, supporting timidity, boosting self-esteem and survivability, enhancing willpower and reliability, and imparting confidence.  It helps to overcome compulsions and addictions, treating overeating, smoking and other forms of overindulgence. Hematite restores, strengthens and regulates the blood supply, aiding blood conditions such as anaemia.  It supports the kidneys and regenerates tissue.  Stimulates the absorption of iron and formation of red blood cells.  Treats leg cramps, anxiety and insomnia.  Hematite aids spinal alignment and fractures.
Lava Stone Associations
Chakras - Base Chakra
Zodiac - Taurus, Cancer
Planet - Earth
Element - Fire & Earth
Numerical Vibration  - Number 1
Typical colours - Grey to black.
 
Healing with Lava Stone
♥ Dream work ♥ Enhancing creativity ♥ Communication ♥ Cleansing negativity
Lava Stone is a grounding stone that strengthens one's connection to Mother Earth.
It gives us strength and courage, allowing us stability through times of change.  It provides guidance and understanding in situations where we may need to "bounce back".
A calming stone, it is very useful in dissipating anger.  It promotes positive changes where needed in behavioural issues.
Lava Stone enhances fertility.
In addition, Lava Stone is a wonderful aromatherapy essential oil diffuser.  Simply add a few drops of your favourite essential oil and enjoy the added therapeutic benefits it brings.