~Selenite~

Because selenite is said to bring mental clarity and support decision making, I am holding a selenite wand to my third eye as I attempt to write this column, I need all the help I can get!  Eyes closed, several deep breaths, feeling more focused and grounded, I do believe I can now continue.......

Named for the ancient Moon Goddess Selene, selenite is found worldwide in its many forms. Hydrous calcium sulfate, the clear, granular layered common mineral known as gypsum is found in large sheets in Utah.  The crystal clear type is found as "blades" in Mexico in a place called "The cave of swords". I'd love to see that!  In the Kalahari Desert, sand fuses with selenite or form rosettes, or "The Desert Rose".  "Icebergs" and "clusters" are amazing and powerful specimens as is the formation known as the "fishtail" which is full of rainbows adding even more mystery and wonder to selenite.

  Said to promote feelings of harmony, to attract love and assist in reconciliation, selenite was once exchanged between lovers.   Selenite enhances the third eye and crown chakra, clearing the auric body, bringing in the white light of our higher selves into our consciousness.  It is used in Shamanic journeying being known as the "universal healer" and also said to have been the "Record Keeping stone" of Atlantis and Lemuria. 

  As the record keeper, selenite is the stone to use to access past and future lives. Through meditation, astral travel and dreaming, receiving this information can be valuable to enlighten us during this lifetime.  Gently rubbing the stone releases its energies to assist us in accessing this hidden knowledge within ourselves.

Many message therapists and energy workers enlist selenite in their practices.  This healing stone is said to benefit the spinal column, skeletal system, muscular and cellular structure.  I often place a piece on my back to ease lower back pain and remove energy blockages.  The combination of the selenite, deep cleansing breaths and the ritual itself gives me sense of calm and release after a busy day. In our hustle, bustle lives taking a time out is a great gift to Self.  Though I would not suggest skipping a doctor or chiropractor visit.

  While researching selenite I came across several studies being done on its healing properties. The results are suggesting the mineral may reduce or even prevent certain types of cancer, tumors and respitory problems.  I'll be interested to see the progress science makes in this area.

  Combining selenite with other stones and power objects or carved into shapes such as spheres, eggs, hearts, moons, stars, animals or other ancient symbols further heightens the strength of selenite to direct and focus energy. Although I do believe that any size or shape piece of any stone connects us to all of its kind throughout the universe.

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