Rose Quartz Meanings

Love, gentleness, emotional healing

Chakra: Heart

Element: Water

Zodiac Signs: Taurus, Libra, Scorpio

Wedding Anniversary: 2nd year

Number: 7

Rose Quartz Crystal Healing Properties

Rose Quartz is known as the quintessential stone of love, for others and yourself. Rose Quartz is the best crystal to learn to love and respect yourself. When you’re able to develop a loving attitude toward yourself it is easier to attract loving and nurturing relationships.

The Rose Quartz meanings are believed to be calming for the mind; assisting us to release worry, fear and past emotional trauma. This beautiful crystal allows us to be more open to receiving and sharing love, compassion and kindness. It provides physical stability and strength to the heart.

History and Uses

Also known as Pink Quartz or Hyaline Quartz from the Greek word hyalos, meaning glass. Revered as a heart stone by many cultures including the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Tibetans and Chinese. As such, it has been used since 600BC as a love token due to its aphrodisiac properties and its ability to promote unconditional love. Also, in Ancient Egypt and Rome it was used as a face mask to beautify the complexion and remove wrinkles.

Geological Description

Lastly, it is a member of the quartz family, a silicon dioxide mineral with a hardness of 7. It is often found in Brazil, Madagascar and South Dakota, USA.

Affirmation

I love and nurture the unique being that I am. I honour my soul.

Lepidolite Meanings

Keywords: Emotional healing and balance, purification, serenity, relaxation, stress relief

Chakras: All, especially heart and third eye

Element: Water

Zodiac Signs: Virgo, Libra, Capricorn

Number: 8

Lepidolite Crystal Healing Properties

The primary Lepidolite meaning is one of a deeply relaxing energy. This purple stone is one of the most powerful crystals for countering stress, worry, fear and grief. It allows us to find a strong, stable, emotional centre and prevents extreme emotional shifts. Lepidolite is believed to assist us to perceive and release past emotional trauma which we may still be unconsciously holding on to and allows us to live fully in the present moment. It is believed to curb hyperactivity and assist with sleep disorders.

History and Uses

Lepidolite comes from the Latin word lepidos meaning scale and refers to the growing habit of some types of this crystal which form in layers. Its high lithium content means it has been traditionally used to alleviate conditions of anxiety and depression.

Geological Description

Lepidolite is a potassium lithium aluminium silicate with a hardness of 2.5 to 3. Deposits have been found in Africa, Brazil, Greenland and the USA.

Affirmation

I let go of all worries and embrace life with joy.

Green Calcite Meanings

Relaxation, emotional balancer, release of stress and resentment, connection with the heart

Chakra: Heart

Elements: Fire, Water

Zodiac Signs: Cancer, Virgo, Capricorn

Number: 3

Green Calcite Crystal Healing Properties

Green Calcite brings a renewed sense of purpose and vitality and a desire to make positive change in ones life. It encourages forgiveness of oneself and others and brings softness to the heart, stimulating compassion. It brings a general air of health, energy and well being to the aura and can assist in releasing buried emotions from the heart that may have manifested into physical disease.

History and Uses

Calcite gets its name from the Greek word “chalix” meaning lime. It comes in a wide variety of colours including, red, green, orange, yellow, blue, pink, clear, black and white. It is one of the most common minerals on Earth, making up the basis of limestone and marble, it takes many different forms and is formed in many different geological environments. Some forms fluoresce blue or red under UV light. It has been used to make cement and mortar and very clear translucent calcite has been used to make gun sights and geological (polarizing) microscopes.

Geological Description

Calcite is a calcium carbonate mineral with a hardness of 3. It comes in a wide variety of forms and colours and is found on every continent of the world. Calcite makes up the major part of marble and limestone. Green Calcite occurs in massive form rather than crystals and the most abundant source is from Mexico.

Affirmation

I am a free spirit