Description
The Pocket Book of Stones by Robert Simmons
You’ve felt it before, haven’t you? You’re walking by a little shop or hiking a trail, and a stone catches your eye. Maybe it’s the color, or the way the light hits it, but you feel a pull. You pick it up, and it just feels right in your hand. There’s a quietness to it, an old, deep energy. You might put it in your pocket for the day, feeling its smooth weight, and wonder what it is about this piece of the earth that feels so grounding. It’s an old connection, a subtle language that we’ve almost forgotten how to hear over all the daily noise.
What makes it special?
Now, this isn’t just a picture book of pretty rocks. This is a field guide to the energy of the earth itself, made to fit right in your pocket. Robert Simmons took his life's work—a deep and respectful understanding of the mineral kingdom—and distilled it into this handy volume. It’s born from a bigger book, but this one’s made for the path, not just the shelf. It details 390 different stones, treating each one like an old friend with its own story and its own medicine. It bridges the gap between the scientific and the spiritual, giving you the solid facts of what a stone is, while also sharing what it teaches. It’s an honest, heartfelt introduction to the quiet friends beneath our feet.
- A Portable Guide: This book is perfectly sized to carry with you to gem shows, on nature walks, or to your local crystal shop, making it a true field guide.
- Comprehensive & Clear: Get to know the spiritual and healing qualities of 390 different minerals, each with a full-color photo and a quick-look list of its properties.
- Both Spirit and Science: Each entry provides scientific data alongside the stone’s energetic qualities, offering a balanced perspective that honors both head and heart.
- Find What You Need: A helpful index allows you to look up stones based on their spiritual, emotional, or physical healing qualities, so you can find the right ally for your journey.
Built for your real life.
This book is for the person who feels a connection to the natural world and wants to understand it better. It’s for the mother looking for a stone to help soothe her child’s anxieties, or for the healer wanting a quick, reliable reference. It’s for anyone who’s starting their journey with crystals and wants a guide that is trustworthy and without pretense. Having this book is like having a wise old friend in your pocket, one who can help you listen more closely to the whispers of the earth. It helps you turn a simple, pretty rock into a conscious tool for healing, grounding, and connection in your everyday life. That’s the truth of it.
