Smoky Quartz is a beautiful stone. It is believed to calm the mind, turn negative and destructive emotions into positive ones, provide mental clarity, and enhance perception. It is a soothing stone that helps us to control obsessions, conquer addictions, and get rid of old painful emotions that are preventing us from moving forward. It is believed to assuage fear, increase patience, alleviate depression, and dispel negative emotions such as envy and anger. Smoky quartz is believed to help us in times of change, and it aids us in making difficult decisions. It helps us to accomplish goals, as it strengthens our determination and helps us to set priorities. It allows us to look at parts of our lives we don't want to see, and lets us accept them as they are. It allows us to love ourselves where we are, and accept others where they are. Smoky quartz is associated with the Zodiac signs of Sagittarius, Libra and Capricorn. It is the national gem of Scotland.