Quartz is one of the most common stones on the planet but this commonality is not representative of its value.  Quartz is quite simply a master stone; a 'master' due to the power and possibility possessed.  Quartz can transmute energy, that is facilitate a change in energy form; transcend an obstacle, issue or matter beyond what you thought possible; transform your spiritual, emotional and physical presentation with your intention.

I was once told by a wise woman that to be careful what you wish for when working with quartz, as it will probably eventuate and it may not be the smooth graceful transition you imagined.  This is helpful advice as sometimes we really need to examine what it is that we want and evaluate whether those wants are in your best interest.  It is easy to become lost in the modern world of never-ending material desires and to be stuck in a never-ending cycle of trying to keep-up.  Is that what you want?  Are you filling a void with stuff?  Is it something else that your soul is needing?

Meditative practice is now overwhelming considered to be conducive to good health via a multitude of benefits, including but not limited to; slowing down thoughts, releasing emotion, tension and stress, and improved regulation of bodily process including heart rhythm.  One of the stand out features of meditative practice is the ability to see things differently, especially when you were thinking along the lines of 'no options' and accompanying significant distress.  When we are trapped in such thought processes, it is very difficult to see forward and make good decisions, this is when we need to take time out and stop, and be still.  Quartz is a helpful and powerful ally in these situations.  Your Quartz stone can be your guide concerning the 'take time and stop and be still' process.  Crystals and stones are natural tools we can use on our human journey, and Quartz is arguably one of greatest power tools made available to us by mother earth.

Now specifically considering Rose Quartz; Rose Quartz is a pink coloured Quartz found in a multitude of places around the earth.  The pink colour is attributed to trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese inclusions and Rose Quartz occurs in all shades of pink in transparent form, rarely, and commonly, translucent to opaque form.  Rose Quartz is Quartz with a heart chakra focus.  So consider the 'master stone' applied to matters of the heart.  Rose Quartz can transmute energy, that is facilitate a change in energy form (specifically with reference to your feelings about a person, object or issue); transcend an obstacle, issue or matter beyond what you thought possible (specifically with reference to your feelings); transform your spiritual, emotional and physical presentation with your intention (again specifically about how you feel about a person, object or issue).  Quite simply we cannot seperate ourselves from 'feelings', that is one of the characteristics that make us human.  Rose Quartz can be your guide to reviewing your emotion and heart connections that arise in our everyday life.  Does this relationship still serve you?  Are you being true to your heart's needs?

Stone carved into the human skull form is a tool that can be used with meditative practice to expand your consciousness.