Rhodonite

Properties: Rhodonite is the “Stone of Love”! This stone symbolizes “self realization“. Rhodonite works with the Heart Chakra by soothing the heart center, as well as the Root Chakra for grounding and balancing, due to the presence of black oxides in this stone. This balance of colors allows for a powerful and vibration for caring for one’s self. Rhodonite allows for confidence and self worth. Helps us express felling self-assured and loving on a physical plane in day-to-day ways. Calms and feeds the soul through the heart; love and service. It helps us with confusion and allows us to focus. This stone helps to strengthen mantras, chanting, affirmations, singing and toning. Rhodonite alleviates the anxiety from trauma. This stone helps us to trust our inner guidance and soothes anxiety by improving unconditional love in all matters.

Folk Remedies: Rhodonite is considered the “first aid stone“. It is one of the best stone for anxieties and phobias. It has been used to help reduce stress, heartache and assist the spirit through loss and reflection. The Ancients use it for speech/hearing problems, growth, fear, illness and for soothing nightmares. Use for trauma, confusion, and confidence.

Feng Shui: Rhodonite can be used to balance both Yin and Yang. Use rhodonite in the Center area for emotional, spiritual balance, in the Southwest area for love, in the Northwest area for helpful people or in any other area where emotional healing is needed.

Crystal Cleansing: method 1 – 3 and method 5 – 8

History: Rhodonite (Mn+2Fe+2MgCa[SiO3] manganese inosilicate, is red to pink with black inclusions. Rhodonite crystals have a hardness of 5.5–6.5 and their luster is vitreous, being less frequently pearly on cleavage surfaces. Rhodonite is the official gemstone of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. During Roman times, Rhodonite was given to traveler’s as a protective stone, it was believed to make the traveler’s heart start beating faster if danger was approaching. Rhodonite is derived from the Greek word, rhodon, meaning rose.

Rhodonite Elixir

A crystal elixir or gem essence combines the energy of your crystal that is infused in either water or oil. It is often placed in the sun in order for the crystal to imbue the water or oil with the crystal’s energy or Qi and then the decoction is used for healing and anointing.

Here is what you need: A glass container filled with about 12 ounces of water. If you are going to be placing your essence outside, be sure to cover it.   Read more here

Cleansing & Charging Rhodonite

~ Cleansing a crystal is always a good idea to rid it of energies (negative or otherwise) that it may have picked up during handling and excessive use.

~ Charging a crystal is bringing its energy levels back up, after use and cleansing. Like re-charging a battery after it has lost its energy.  A great way to do this (and remind you that it is time to do so) is during a full moon.

Crystal Cleansing: method 1 – 3 and method 5 – 8

The Power of Color

Color plays a major role in determining how your crystal can help you.  A crystal’s color is due to its combination of minerals, which give it it’s own personality.  It contributes in what attracts you to it.  The psychological aspects of color determine how a crystal’s healing properties work.