Just Witchy's Blog — Protection

Why are there are so many songs about rainbows? Maybe because they can be found everywhere--even in stones! I present you with Rainbow Moonstone--the shinyite of the month!    Described as having a "light that flows" or "moonlight on water," Rainbow Moonstone is actually a very flashy form of white labradorite, and not technically a moonstone--making it more of a cousin rather than a sibling to moonstones. The labradorescence--the blues, greens, and oranges that give it its rainbow appearance come from light diffracting and scattering microscopic layers of albite and orthoclase. Significant deposits are located in Australia, Tanzania, Canada, and Brazil, but...

   What stone do Parakeets love? SEASHELLS!    I have it on good authority!    And not just because Charlie said so--mineral blocks made for bird cages are often made from crushed seashells.    But seashells also have a lot of spiritual uses as well! They are considered potent symbols of protection, femininity, and thought to harness the soothing energy of water. They represent the journey of life and are believed to help provide emotional balance. In addition, they are often associated with spiritual growth and are frequently linked to the deities of love as well as the oceans mysteries....

   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...

   What do underwater blast sensors, piezoelectric pressure transducers, high frequency circuits, and and water purification systems have to do with today's blog? Well, they contain a really cool gemstone I get a charge out of... TOURMALINE!    This gemstone literally generates an electrical charge when placed under mechanical stress and is used in pressure gauges to detect shockwaves, explosions and underwater blasts! Its unique optical properties have been historically used in polarizing apparatuses and it also has the ability to help adjust the pH and improve water quality. Pretty neat, but also really pretty attractive!    Tourmaline is available...

   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...