Just Witchy's Blog — Heart Chakra
The Beginner's Guide to Getting Stoned...I mean Stones! (Healing History)
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Gemstones have a history. And by history, I don't mean a history like mine--which can be a bit worrisome. But we won't talk about that. Today we're going to talk about the Healing History of Gemstones and Crystals! When we think about healing today, we typically think about doctors and medical facilities. But healing in the past was much different. With a lack of knowledge and understanding of the human body, practices were more basic and frequently involved the use of crystals and gemstones. The first thing that generally comes to mind are Native Americans traditions, where stones...
Beginners Guide to Getting Stoned... I mean Stones! (Rhodonite)
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What beautiful pink stone occurs in a metamorphic depots world wide and is known for its unique color and spiritual benefits? Why Rhodonite! This rose-red manganese silicate mineral, whose name in Greek means "rose", is well known for its heart-healing properties that promote forgiveness, and self-love. Despite needing careful handling due to being prone to cleavage upon impact, it has a Mohs hardness of 5.5-6.5 and is used in jewelry as well as crystal healing. Wearing it can serve as a daily reminder for kindness and to help release the self-destructive patterns of resentment and having it around...
Beginners Guide to Getting Stoned... I mean Stones! (Lepidolite)
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Today I would like to introduce you to the Grandmother Stone, also known as Lepidolite. Not what you were expecting from a gemstone with the title Grandmother? You obviously never met my grandmother. Like this stone, she was a regular powerhouse! Don’t let Lepidolite’s low Mohs hardness (2.5 to 4) fool you into thinking it’s just another soft stone. Lepidolite is considered to have powerful properties. Also known as the Peace Stone or Stone of Transition, it is believed to promote mental balance, calm anxiety, and protect against negative energies, thus supporting individuals through change and transformation. This range of abilities...