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Crystal Wisdom Mahogany Obsidian Benefits
Libra, Properties, Root, Sacral

Mahogany Obsidian Spiritual Properties: Stone of Personal Growth

Shannon Marie

Mahogany Obsidian – (Root & Sacral Chakras) – (Zodiac of Libra)

Mahogany Obsidian is an extremely supportive gemstone whenever you are trying to make progress in life. If you are hoping to improve your career, education, knowledge, spiritual practice or behavior patterns, this stone can help you make improvements. Any way that you desire to grow, Mahogany Obsidian is there for you. Find out the Mahogany Obsidian spiritual properties and how you can benefit from their supportive and healing blessings!

The Science of Mahogany Obsidian

Obsidian is unique in its creation and healing properties. Obsidian is a form of volcanic glass created when molten lava cools very quickly. There are many varieties of Obsidian (Snowflake, Mahogany, Rainbow, Gold and Silver-sheen, as well as a variety of colors), but this article is focusing primarily on Mahogany Obsidian. “As a “glass,” obsidian is chemically unstable. With the passage of time, some obsidian begins to crystallize. The minerals in the molten lava will affect the appearance of the Obsidian. The gorgeous milk chocolate brown color in Mahogany Obsidian is due to iron rich minerals, such as hematite and/or goethite.

Historical Significance of Mahogany Obsidian

This gemstone can be shaved down to create an incredibly sharp edge; therefore, ancient cultures used to use Obsidian to craft arrowheads and knives. It was used often in Native American, Aztec, and Mayan rituals. Its power was thought to channel the essence of Magic and enhance rituals. It was also used to assist with divination and Spirit Quests to ascertain the future.

Mahogany Obsidian Spiritual Properties

Metaphysical Attributes of Mahogany Obsidian

As part of the Obsidian family, Mahogany Obsidian, this volcanic glass, is an incredibly powerful protector. Remember, this was used to make knives, used for physical protection, and it retains that energetically as well. Mahogany Obsidian spiritual properties create a shield of protection around your aura and energetic body. It provides protection again psychic attack or negative entities in your home. It provides a strong, grounding energetic connection to the Earth, and the vast Earth power helps to guard you during difficult times. This is an excellent stone to keep with you if you work or live in a toxic environment. It will prevent negativity from clinging to you, influencing you, and bringing you down.

With regards specifically to Mahogany Obsidian spiritual properties, this stone support growth and development. The black and brown of this gemstone connect deeply with the Earth and its ability to nourish and grow plants. It is this same energy that aids in personal growth in our lives. If you want improvement in some area of your life (career, education, hobbies, relationships, spiritual practice, etc.), Mahogany Obsidian provides the energy for motivation, the focus for planning, and the determination to keep taking action each and every day toward your goals. This stone also reduces stress over expectations and outcomes. If you have fear of failure that is preventing you from beginning, MO eases that fear and provides support to take action. MO helps to remove any self-imposed obstacles you have placed in your path. This gemstone enables you to set reasonable goals and expectations and to envision the path forward.

Mahogany Obsidian also helps to revitalize life purpose. The Sacral chakra stokes the fire of our interest and passions. If you have been working on goals, but are feeling stuck or a lack of enthusiasm, this stone helps to remind you why they is important to you. It helps boost confidence in your ability to achieve your goals and your interest in them. MO helps provides determination and diligence to keep moving forward even end the end goal seems very far away.

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Physical Healing Benefits of Mahogany Obsidian

Being a Sacral and Root Chakra stone, Mahogany Obsidian is said to support the lower body organs, such as, the liver and kidneys, and is helpful with detoxing. Obsidian’s power of insight helps us to realize the root cause of illness and work toward correcting the imbalances that have caused illness.

Mahogany Obsidian Mantra Practice

Sit in a seated meditation position, holding the Snowflake Obsidian in your less dominant hand to receive its energy.  Really feel the support of the cushion or floor beneath you. You are grounded and supported by the Earth’s energies. Imagine yourself surrounded by a large, sturdy mountain. You are warmed by the heat within the mountain. Repeat this mantra, “I am Grounded. I am Protected. I am ready to Surrender my suffering to the Universe and allow it to Guide me.” Alternately, hold a Snowflake Obsidian mala and chant this mantra 108 times.

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Crystal Wisdom Snowflake Obsidian Benefits
Properties, Root, Sagittarius, Scorpio

Snowflake Obsidian Spiritual Properties: Stone of Surrender

Shannon Marie

Snowflake Obsidian – (Root Chakra) – (Zodiac of Virgo)

Snowflake is a powerful gemstone that truly supports me when I am having a rough patch in life. Its unique support benefit is helping us Surrender. So when I feel like I’ve been fighting and uphill battle and I am just exhausted, I sit with Snowflake Obsidian to release my attachment to the situation out to the Universe and surrender to the flow. Find out the Snowflake Obsidian spiritual properties and how you can benefit from their supportive and healing blessings!

The Science of Snowflake Obsidian

Obsidian is unique in its creation and healing properties. Obsidian is a form of volcanic glass created when molten lava cools very quickly. There are many varieties of Obsidian (Snowflake, Mahogany, Rainbow, Gold and Silver-sheen, as well as a variety of colors), but this article is focusing primarily on Black Obsidian. “As a “glass,” obsidian is chemically unstable. With the passage of time, some obsidian begins to crystallize. This process does not happen at a uniform rate throughout the rock. Instead it begins at various locations within the rock. At these locations, the crystallization process forms radial clusters of white or gray cristobalite crystals within the obsidian. When cut and polished, these specimens are referred to as ‘snowflake obsidian’.” (From Geology.com)

Historical Significance of Snowflake Obsidian

This gemstone can be shaved down to create an incredibly sharp edge; therefore, ancient cultures used to use Obsidian to craft arrowheads and knives. It was used often in Native American, Aztec, and Mayan rituals. Its power was thought to channel the essence of Magic and enhance rituals. It was also used to assist with divination and Spirit Quests to ascertain the future.

Snowflake Obsidian Spiritual Properties

Metaphysical Attributes of Snowflake Obsidian

As part of the Obsidian family, Snowflake Obsidian, this volcanic glass, is an incredibly powerful protector. Remember, this was used to make knives, used for physical protection, and it retains that energetically as well. Snowflake Obsidian spiritual properties create a shield of protection around your aura and energetic body. It provides protection again psychic attack or negative entities in your home. It provides a strong, grounding energetic connection to the Earth, and the vast Earth power helps to guard you during difficult times. This is an excellent stone to keep with you if you work or live in a toxic environment. It will prevent negativity from clinging to you, influencing you, and bringing you down.

This is a gemstone that allows for deep and unconditional Surrender. If you are being plagued by a problem, attached to a situation being a certain way, refusing to accept change – this can cause deep suffering. Snowflake Obsidian enables you to stop to clinging and grasping and release the need for control over to the Divine, the Universe, or your personal Higher Power. You can stop the struggle and trust that the Universe and your Spiritual Guides will handle the situation in the best way possible and show you the way forward. This gemstones is especially helpful with releasing unhealthy and habitual habit and thought-patterns. If you feel stuck in a cycle of negativity, self-doubt, or unhealthy behavior, this gemstone will help you cut the attachment and release it. Sit with snowflake Obsidian and imagine “giving” over your suffering and struggles to release your burdens.

The white in the Snowflake Obsidian is incredibly cleansing to the Heart, Mind and Energetic system. It helps with purifying your aura and instilling a sense of deep peace and serenity. This soothing aspect is incredibly supportive after you have completed a session of Surrender. Those struggles are no longer your fight – you can be at peace. It is like covering yourself in a warm, fluffy blanket after coming in from the cold.

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Physical Healing Benefits of Snowflake Obsidian

This is a stone that is said to help reduce pain. Obsidian’s power of insight helps us to realize the root cause of illness and work toward correcting the imbalances that have caused illness. Snowflake Obsidian is said to support skeletal issue healing.

Snowflake Obsidian Mantra Practice

Sit in a seated meditation position, holding the Snowflake Obsidian in your less dominant hand to receive its energy.  Really feel the support of the cushion or floor beneath you. You are grounded and supported by the Earth’s energies. Imagine yourself surrounded by a large, sturdy mountain. You are warmed by the heat within the mountain. Repeat this mantra, “I am Grounded. I am Protected. I am ready to Surrender my suffering to the Universe and allow it to Guide me.” Alternately, hold a Snowflake Obsidian mala and chant this mantra 108 times.

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Crystal Wisdom Blue Aventurine Benefits
Aries, Properties, Throat

Blue Aventurine Spiritual Properties: Stone of Inner Strength

Shannon Marie

Blue Aventurine – (Throat Chakra) – (Zodiac of Aries)

Blue Aventurine is one of the many colors available in the Aventurine family. Green Aventurine is the most well known for Heart Healing. Blue Aventurine is one of the most comforting stones I have ever held. It has a power that reminds me that I am capable of SO MUCH in this life. Find out the Blue Aventurine spiritual properties and how you can benefit from their supportive and healing blessings!

The Science of Blue Aventurine

Aventurine is a quartz with mica inclusions that provide the color and some sparkle. Depending on the type of inclusion, this stone can come in many different colors: blue, peach, yellow and more.  The inclusions that give this Aventurine its blue color is Dumortierite, so Blue Aventurine is often sold AS Dumortierite, but it is a combination of quartz, mica and trace Dumortierite. Blue Quartz and Blue Aventurine look very similar so it can be difficult to tell them apart, but Aventurine should have either some sparkle, or streaks of white mica visible to the eye.

Historical Significance of Blue Aventurine

In Ancient Greece, the stone was sewn into the clothes of warriors to inspire courage.  In shamanic cultures, this stone was used in medicine wheel rituals to connect with the loving energy of the spirit guides and gods.

Blue Aventurine Spiritual Properties

Metaphysical Attributes of Blue Aventurine

All members of the Aventurine family help us heal some aspect of ourself and can clear and balance our energetic field. Aventurine is excellent for ALL types of energy balancing. This helps with its healing abilities.  It can balance out masculine/feminine, yin/yang, and physical energies.  If you’re feeling “off” physically, a little out of sorts, then this is a good source to help you reset. Additionally, Aventurine diffuses negative energy and situations and turns it positive.  This is an excellent stone for healers in general, such a nurses, doctors, Reiki healers, and all those in a healing profession.  Not only does it help to balance and heal illness in the patients, but it also helps to protect the healer and keep him/her in balance as well.

Blue Aventurine is a powerful healer of the Mind. Our Mind can produce tremendous amount of suffering in our lives. If you find yourself stuck in negative thought patterns, Blue Aventurine will help you release them and transform the essence of the thought into something neutral or positive so it no longer has a hold on you. Blue Aventurine is useful for conquering cynicism, pessimism, and self-criticism.

Blue Aventurine also helps us tap into deep inner strength. It helps us believe in ourselves and our abilities even during the most challenging times. Blue Aventurine spiritual properties help us to focus on the crisis or challenge at hand and find a way to work through it. This gemstones helps you realize that you have all the skills, knowledge and ability to tackle whatever comes your way. It is also very useful when people we love are going through a difficult time and we feel unable to help them. This stone enables us to have strength for them and hold a space for their suffering and healing.

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Physical Healing Benefits of Blue Aventurine

It is said to be particularly good for easing headaches, migraines, and sleeplessness.

Blue Aventurine Mantra Practice

Sit in seated meditation, holding the Blue Aventurine in your less dominant hand to receive its energy.  Really feel the support of the cushion or floor beneath you. You are grounded and supported by the Earth’s energies. Imagine you are sitting on a solid blue rock that is providing support, and a soft blue light swirls about you which is soothing eases tension.   Repeat these words. “I am Supported. I am Capable. I am Ready to Release Self-Doubt and Conquer current Challenges.” Alternately, hold a Blue Aventurine mala and chant this mantra 108 times.

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Crystal Wisdom Nuummite Benefits
Properties, Root, Sagittarius

Nuummite Spiritual Properties: The Magician’s Stone

Shannon Marie

Nuummite – (Root Chakra) – (Zodiac of Sagittarius)

Nuummite is a stone I encountered about ten years ago, and it was pretty rare to find at that time. It’s easier to obtain now, but it can still be fairly pricey. It is definitely a worthy addition to any collection and crystal healing toolkit. I find it a treasure to look at and to meditate with. Find out the Nuummite spiritual properties and how you can benefit from their supportive and healing blessings!

The Science of Nuummite

This unusual gemstone one of the oldest gemstones in the World, and is only found in Greenland. Given the weather in Greenland, it can only be mined during the warmer months, so there isn’t a huge amount of this on the market. It is comprised of Anthophyllite and Gedrite. Mostly black in color, the internal crystal structure has a lot of flash in the light. This is a spectacular stone to look at in the sunlight!

Nuummite Spiritual Properties

Metaphysical Attributes of Nuummite

Nuumite is a powerfully protective gemstone. It guards against hostility, psychic attacks, ill-wishes, and spirit oppression. In wand form, this stone is excellent for dissolving blockages, cord cutting, or removing dark attachments from the aura. It is excellent for deep meditation or intense ritual work, as it will create a protective shield around the aura and deflect any external energetic intrusions. It lifts your energy and ensures that personal energy is flowing smoothly and cleanly. Be careful of your intention while using Nuummite, because ill intentions can be deflected back to you.

Nuummite supports deep Inner exploration. This stone helps us to explore our Shadow Self without getting lost in the emotions connected with some of the Shadow qualities. It’s grounding and uplifting at the same time. It is not afraid of exploring the dark, because it is connected to the light. It encourages us to learn from the past and not to repeat previous mistakes. Nuummite helps us identify if we are standing in our own way and helps us discard those limiting beliefs.

This gemstone is a valuable tool for past-life and karmic work. It allows you to identify if a present day issue is being influenced by past-life energy, and helps you to release it. This stone helps us discover the root cause of any guilt, fear and shame that is caused from karmic blockages or shadows. Nuummite then allows us to look deeply into the issue, understand what we need to learn from it, and dissolve it completely, freeing ourselves from the past-life influence.

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Physical Healing Benefits of of Nuummite

Nuummite boosts energy and lifts the Spirit. Said to relieve stress and insomnia.

Nuummite Mantra Practice

Sit in a seated meditation position, holding the Nuummite in your less dominant hand to receive its energy.  Really feel the support of the cushion or floor beneath you. You are grounded and supported by the Earth’s energies. Imagine yourself surrounded by a large, sturdy mountain. You are warmed by the heat within the mountain. Repeat this mantra, “I am Safe. I am in the Light. I am willing to look into the Shadow and discover what I need to Release and Grow.” Alternately, hold a Nuummite mala and chant this mantra 108 times.

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Crystal Wisdom Obsidian Benefits
Properties, Root, Sagittarius, Scorpio

Black Obsidian Spiritual Properties: Stone of Protection

Shannon Marie

Black Obsidian – (Root Chakra) – (Zodiac of Scorpio & Sagittarius)

Obsidian is a smooth, sharp and deep black stone and I can feel its power the instant I pick up the stone. This is a gemstone I reserve for when I need to get in touch with my True North and seek unfiltered guidance. It will keep you grounded and safe, but it also doesn’t sugar coat the message you need to receive. Find out the Obsidian spiritual properties and how you can benefit from their supportive and healing blessings!

The Science of Obsidian

Obsidian is unique in its creation and healing properties. Obsidian is a form of volcanic glass created when molten lava cools very quickly. There are many varieties of Obsidian (Snowflake, Mahogany, Rainbow, Gold and Silver-sheen, as well as a variety of colors), but this article is focusing primarily on Black Obsidian.

Historical Significance of Obsidian

This gemstone can be shaved down to create an incredibly sharp edge; therefore, ancient cultures used to use Obsidian to craft arrowheads and knives. It was used often in Native American, Aztec, and Mayan rituals. Its power was thought to channel the essence of Magic and enhance rituals. It was also used to assist with divination and Spirit Quests to ascertain the future.

Obsidian Spiritual Properties

Metaphysical Attributes of Obsidian

This stone, this volcanic glass, is an incredibly powerful protector. Remember, this was used to make knives, used for physical protection, and it retains that energetically as well. Obsidian spiritual properties create a shield of protection around your aura and energetic body. It provides protection again psychic attack or negative entities in your home. It provides a strong, grounding energetic connection to the Earth, and the vast Earth power helps to guard you during difficult times. This is an excellent stone to keep with you if you work or live in a toxic environment. It will prevent negativity from clinging to you, influencing you, and bringing you down.

Obsidian is a stone that exposes the truth and tears down barriers. It works quickly and powerfully, so should be used with care and guidance. This gemstone does not allow us to hide from issues, behaviors, or people that have been holding us back. We see straight to those hidden issues and the root of the problem. In conjunction, Obsidian is very useful for cutting ties, or cords, to unhealthy attachments. If you are working with a very great trauma, please make sure to consult a professional for support, as Obsidian is ruthless in bringing issues to the surface. Use Apache Tear for a gentler form of this healing energy.

Obsidian has often been used for ritual magic, scrying, and divination. Its mirror-like reflection makes it a spectacular scrying tool. Obsidian spiritual properties connects us swiftly to our personal power and intentions to strength and amplify our personal rituals and energetic practices. This stone continues to protect during deep, trance meditations or channeling.

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Physical Healing Benefits of Obsidian

This is a stone that is said to help reduce pain. Obsidian’s power of insight helps us to realize the root cause of illness and work toward correcting the imbalances that have caused illness.

Obsidian Mantra Practice

Sit in a seated meditation position, holding the Obsidian in your less dominant hand to receive its energy.  Really feel the support of the cushion or floor beneath you. You are grounded and supported by the Earth’s energies. Imagine yourself surrounded by a large, sturdy mountain. You are warmed by the heat within the mountain. Repeat this mantra, “I am Grounded. I am Protected. I have the Strength to uproot and eliminate that which is Negative in my Life.” Alternately, hold a Obsidian mala and chant this mantra 108 times.

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Crystal Wisdom Smoky Quartz Benefits
Capricorn, Properties, Root, Sagittarius

Smoky Quartz Spiritual Properties: Stone of Stability

Shannon Marie

Smoky Quartz – (Root Chakra) – (Zodiac of Capricorn & Sagittarius)

This is a gemstone I use if I’m having trouble focusing during meditation. It is mildly grounding, but also uplifting, so it helps me release thought and just be. I find it very soothing to hold and tend to meditate with it when my mood is dark and I feel like releasing those heavy feelings. Find out the Smoky Quartz spiritual properties and how you can benefit from their supportive and healing blessings!

The Science of Smoky Quartz

Smoky Quartz is a sibling to Citrine, Amethyst, and the rest of the Quartz family. This is a dark, but translucent, gemstone, so it has many of the properties of Onyx or Obsidian, but much gentler. The smoky color is caused, not by another mineral as is common, but by gamma rays. Smoky quartz can range from very light grey to fairly dark (as in the picture above).

Historical Significance of Smoky Quartz

This stone was used often as a talisman, and the belief was that the stone would turn darker in the presence of danger. Smoky Quartz was also a stone used for mourning and times of grieving.

Metaphysical Attributes of Smoky Quartz

Smoky Quartz is one of the black stones that are always known for grounding and balancing the Root Chakra. This quartz has a much gentler effect than the pure black stones, so if you are in need of finding your center without feeling weighed down, this is a an excellent choice. Smoky Quartz provides grounding, centering, and a sense of stability. It is excellent for use in meditation is you are finding it hard to focus. It enables you to clear your mind easier, provide that connection to the Earth, while still allowing you to open up to Higher Awareness.

This gemstone is like a gentle, but firm security blanket. It helps to reduce fear, stress, anxiety and depression. Smoky Quartz supports us through all of the difficult emotions. It is a wonderful stone for mourning and grieving. It keeps us grounded as we process our emotions about the loss. This stone also helps to release fear of failure.

Finally, Smoky Quartz is amazing at transmuting negativity into positivity. It allows you to leave behind anything that no longer serves you. If you’re feeling down, frustrated, or spend alot of time in a toxic environment, this gemstone will help to protect you from negative influences and shine a light of hope for you.

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Physical Healing Benefits of Smoky Quartz

Smoky Quartz helps to relief tension and stress, so it is said to reduce blood pressure and hypertension.

Smoky Quartz Mantra Practice

Sit in seated meditation, holding the Smoky Quartz in your less dominant hand to receive its energy.  Really feel the support of the cushion or floor beneath you. You are grounded and supported by the Earth’s energies. Imagine light energy wrapping around your shoulders like a blanket. It comforts and relaxes you. Repeat these words. “I am Grounded. I release Tension. I am ready to work through Challenging Emotions.” Alternately, hold a Smoky Quartz mala and chant this mantra 108 times.

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Crystal Wisdom Red Jasper Benefits
Properties, Root, Sacral, Taurus

Red Jasper Spiritual Properties: Stone of Energy & Protection

Shannon Marie

Red Jasper – (Root & Sacral Chakra) – (Zodiac of Taurus)

Red Jasper is another stone that I grew up with. It was plentiful on the Oregon Coast. During our frequent weekend camping trips on the coast, my family would gather buckets of stones from the shore, bring them home, and polish them. Red Jasper made up a large majority. These memories make this stone feel a little bit like home to me. Find out the Red Jasper spiritual properties and how you can benefit from their supportive and healing blessings!

The Science of Red Jasper

Jasper is part of the Chalcedony family, which is then a part of the Quartz family. Jasper is a common stone that comes in many varieties (yellow, green, banded, mookaite, orbicular, and many, many more!). There is a Jasper color for every Chakra!

Historical Significance of Red Jasper

The name Jasper comes from the Greek word for “spotted stone.” There is a beautiful natural occurrence of Jasper in Venezuela called Jasper Falls. It is a waterfall that flows over an enormous bed of Red Jasper and is such a stunning sight!

Red Jasper Spiritual Properties

Metaphysical Attributes of Red Jasper

Red Jasper spiritual properties are associated with both the Root and Sacral Chakra. Its Sacral Chakra vibrations help to boost energy, passion and endurance. This is a stone that will help you get grounded in your intimate relationship and stoke the fire. If your love life has felt stagnant , routine, or non-existent, Red Jasper will help arouse desire and creativity to add an extra spark to resurrect and revitalize your sex life. Red Jasper also inspires creative ideas and gives a lift of energy when you are feeling tired.

A lesser known, but highly useful, benefit of Red Jasper is its ability to inspire a sense of responsibility and action. This is the stone that supports in getting the job done. It helps to organize busy lives and provides the motivation and determination to move projects toward completion. Even after the work of the project has become mundane, it provides persistence to keep working. This gemstone can help us see the big picture to decide how best to achieve what you need and which commitments you need to release to attain balance. If you are having trouble with work/life balance, Red Jasper is a calming, nurturing stone that gives us the strength to define and enforce our boundaries. 

This is a protection stone and assists during danger and rescue scenarios. This is a useful stone to keep in a car to ward off accidents and road rage, or to cope with those scenarios if they occur. Red Jasper helps rectifiy unjust situations, so it is useful to carry during legal appointments or negotiations. This stone also brings to our attention to situations that can become out of hand and gives you insight into how to manage them.

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Physical Healing Benefits of Red Jasper

Red Jasper is said to increase sexual vitality and fertility.

Red Jasper Mantra Practice

Sit in seated meditation, holding the Red Jasper in your less dominant hand to receive its energy.  Really feel the support of the cushion or floor beneath you. You are grounded and supported by the Earth’s energies. Imagine glowing embers in the ground underneath you. Its red warmth and heat flow upward as provide energy all the up your body. Repeat these words. “I am Safe. I am Inspired. I am ready to Take Action.” Alternately, hold a Red Jasper mala and chant this mantra 108 times.

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Crystal Wisdom Black Tourmaline Benefits
Capricorn, Properties, Root

Black Tourmaline Spiritual Properties: Stone of Protection

Shannon Marie

Black Tourmaline (Schorl) – (Root Chakra) – (Zodiac of Capricorn)

This crystal is one massively protective bodyguard! Even tiny bits will provide quite a strong shield against attack and negativity. This is one crystal I recommend for everyone’s Gemstone Toolkit. Even if you don’t currently feel like you are in crisis or need protection – it is best to have some nearby just in case you are struck with one of life’s surprises. Find out the Black Tourmaline spiritual properties and how you can benefit from their supportive and healing blessings!

The Science of Black Tourmaline

Tourmaline itself can be found in every color of the spectrum! The black variety is called Schorl and is the most readily available of all the Tourmalines. Unlike the other Tourmalines, Black is not transparent – it is a strong, solid black. It can be available tumbled and smooth, or as long, striated crystals (as pictured above).

Historical Significance of Black Tourmaline

Black Tourmaline was discovered in Germany in the 1400s and was named Schorl meaning “false ore”. Its protective qualities have made this a well-used stone in many Ancient magicians’ ritual work. Highly polished pieces were used for scrying and divination. It was used as a talisman by many to ward off curses and the “evil eye.”

Black Tourmaline Spiritual Properties

Metaphysical Attributes of Black Tourmaline

All forms of Tourmaline generate a protective shield around our energetic body. The Black Tourmaline spiritual properties protect against psychic attacks, curses, attachments, and discourages dark spirits. Place pieces in a grid around your home to protect the household from negative entities.

Tourmaline is cleansing and balancing for the entire energetic system. This includes the chakras, meridians, subtle bodies and aura. It also brings mind, body, emotions and Spirit into balance. This crystal lifts our sense of well-being and enables us to feel whole, centered and balanced. If you are a healer, use the tourmaline in wand form to balance, cleanse, remove blockages, and activate the energetic system of a client.

Black Tourmaline, specifically, dispels, repels and transmutes negativity of all forms. This includes stress and anxiety. It grounds out those energies into the Earth and increases personal vitality and optimism. Schorl also prevents us from picking up the negative energy of others. If you live with, or work with, a particularly toxic personality, wear this stone to avoid absorbing their negativity. Keep a nice big piece on your desk or in your living space to create a bubble of protection.

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Physical Healing Benefits of Black Tourmaline

Black Tourmaline is said to protect the wearer from the effects of radiation. It lowers stress, anxiety and high blood pressure.

How to Use Black Tourmaline

Learn three simple practices for using Black Tourmaline to support your everyday life situations!

Black Tourmaline Mantra Practice

Sit in seated meditation, holding the Black Tourmaline in your less dominant hand to receive its energy.  Really feel the support of the cushion or floor beneath you. You are grounded and supported by the Earth’s energies. Imagine any heaviness, darkness, or confusion draining out of you in the form of dark smog. It flows out into the Earth and leaves you shining and radiant. Repeat these words. “I am Safe. I am Grounded. I am clear of all Negativity.” Alternately, hold a Black Tourmaline mala and chant this mantra 108 times.

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Crystal Wisdom Green Aventurine Benefits
Aries, Heart, Properties

Green Aventurine Spiritual Properties: Stone of Heart Healing

Shannon Marie

Green Aventurine – (Heart Chakra) – (Zodiac of Aries)

Aventurine was one of the very first stones I started working with when I started jewelry making.  It’s a beautiful green, and stones are readily available and affordable. There is something warm, nurturing and natural about this particular shade of green and it reminds me of being outside taking walks in the park. Find out the Green Aventurine spiritual properties and how you can benefit from their supportive and healing blessings!

The Science of Green Aventurine

Aventurine is a quartz with mica inclusions that provide the color and some sparkle. Depending on the type of inclusion, this stone can come in many different colors: blue, peach, yellow and more.  The inclusions that give Aventurine the green color are mostly fuchsite. Green is the most common color (and all the different colors have different metaphysical qualities, so I’ll post about them individually).  If a stone is labeled “Green Quartz” or “Blue Quartz” – it is likely Aventurine.

Historical Significance of Green Aventurine

In Ancient Greece, the stone was sewn into the clothes of warriors to inspire courage.  In shamanic cultures, this stone was used in medicine wheel rituals to connect with the loving energy of the spirit guides and gods.

Green Aventurine Spiritual Properties

Metaphysical Attributes of Green Aventurine

This is one of the best healers in the gemstone family.  It is especially effective at Heart healing. It can be used with any illness or imbalance.  The Green Aventurine spiritual properties instills a sense of calm and well-being.  In the Heart healing realm, it shields and protects the wearer from energetic attachments – particularly heart related.  If you are receiving unwanted attention, or recovering from a breakup and the person is still clinging, this gem will protect you from psychic and energetic invasions.

Green Aventurine is also excellent for ALL types of energy balancing. This helps with its healing abilities.  It can balance out masculine/feminine, yin/yang, and physical energies.  It you’re feeling “off” physically, a little out of sorts, then this is a good source to help you reset. Additionally, Aventurine diffuses negative energy and situations and turns it positive.  This is an excellent stone for healers in general, such a nurses, doctors, Reiki healers, and all those in a healing profession.  Not only does it help to balance and heal illness in the patients, but it also helps to protect the healer and keep him/her in balance as well.

Finally, Green Aventurine is linked to abundance and prosperity. This is less in terms of financial prosperity, but more of growth and plentitude, represented by the color Green. If you are looking to attract more love, friendships, joy and happiness into your life, then this gemstone is right for you.

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Physical Healing Benefits of Green Aventurine

It is said to be particularly good for easing allergy symptoms and migraines, but in general, this stone is great for any type of illness.

Green Aventurine Affirmations

Discover practical Green Aventurine Affirmations and Mantras to help you invite Healing, Forgiveness, and Balance into your Life!

Green Aventurine Mantra Practice

Sit in seated meditation, holding the Aventurine in your less dominant hand to receive its energy.  Really feel the support of the cushion or floor beneath you. You are grounded and supported by the Earth’s energies. Imagine a warm, light green light swirling about you – soft and gentle.   Repeat these words. “I am ready Release, Heal, and Prosper.” Alternately, hold a Aventurine mala and chant this mantra 108 times.

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Selenite Spiritual Properties: Stone of Expansion

Shannon Marie

Selenite – (Crown Chakra) – (Zodiac of Taurus)

By far, I have more Selenite in my home that any other gem, crystal or mineral. It is such a wonderful, overall purifying and protective stone and is easy to find in many forms.  Selenite comes in large chunks and wands, but can also be easily carved into statues, candle holders, eggs, and charging plates. If you’re a serious crystal worker, I would recommend having a good collection of Selenite on hand. Find out the Selenite spiritual properties and how you can benefit from their supportive and healing blessings!

The Science of Selenite

Selenite is a variety of Gypsum that forms into long, slender crystals.  It is quite delicate and fragile.  You should never clean Selenite with anything but water – no detergents, chemicals or salts – these will dissolve Selenite and cause it to fall apart.

Selenite Spiritual Properties

Historical Significance of Selenite

Selenite was named from the Greek word Greek selēnitēs, which means stone of the moon. Its gentle, soothing white color gives the appearance of a glowing moon at night.  I will explain more about Selenite’s storage ability in a later paragraph, but I will insert here that it is said Selenite was utilized heavily during the period of witch trials.  Many magic users were being killed, and the fate of the lineage was of great concern. Magic users would project their knowledge into the crystal to save for future generations, with the intention that when the stone was obtained by the right person, at the right time, that person could access the information in the stone.

Metaphysical Attributes of Selenite

Selenite is the ultimate crystal for clearing, purifying and bringing positivity into one’s environment and soul. It powerfully exudes Universal light and energy into an entire space which creates a protective barrier around your home and prevents spiritual or energetic attachments. This is a crystal that you should store with other stones if they are in need of clearing.  It is especially useful with other delicate stones that cannot be washed in water.  If you place the delicate stone with a piece of Selenite in the moonlight, you can easily purify these extra fragile crystals and gems.

The Selenite spiritual properties bring a degree of clarity and expansion that is unmatched in the crystal world. Selenite can help you tune into your soul’s message.  Meditating with Selenite can open up the Crown and tie you into the deepest mysteries of the Universe. Selenite can “cut through unconscious assumptions” and bring understanding to any situation. It cuts to the root.  One cannot be self-deluded if working regularly with Selenite.

Finally, Selenite is known as the Memory Stone. People often use Selenite during past life regressions as it retains the memory of the past. This crystal is said to “hold the imprint of all that has happened in the world.” Even more, Selenite is said to contain the knowledge of the future, as our “future selves” have also been imprinted on the stone.  Meditation and intention with Selenite can help you discover the outcome if you proceed on your current path.

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Physical healing Benefits of Selenite

Selenite is primarily healing on the energetic levels, but is associated with helping the body recover from dental work, reduce the effects of “free radicals,” and ease seizures.

Selenite Mantra Practice

Sit in a seated meditation position, holding the Selenite in your less dominant hand to receive its energy.  Focus on feeling the support of the cushion or floor beneath you. You are grounded and supported by the Earth’s energies.  Imagine a bright, white light at your Crown.  This light expands to completely envelope and hold you.  It is a soft energy that cleans your aura, dissolves attachments, and soothes your troubles.  When you are ready, repeat these words.  “I am clear and ready to follow the Light on my Path.”

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