Astrophyllite

History and properties

Astrophyllite is a very rare mineral. It is a natural stone mainly composed of hydroxy-silicate potassium, iron and titanium. It comes in brown to golden yellow. However, the it can also be found in brownish red or in reddish bronze. It is usually opaque to translucent, but can be transparent in thin blades. It should be noted that its crystals have a cleavage perfect.

It forms aggregates lamellar, star-shaped radiating. It is found mainly in cavities and cracks igneous rocks (formed when a magma cools and solidifies).

Discovered in 1854 in Norway, astrophyllite takes its name from the of its structure, with its reflections in the shape star. The Greek "astron" means "star" and "phyllis" translates into "leaf". It essentially offers a of interest to scientists, engineers collectors or in lithotherapy (cut into as cabochons, rolled stones or in the form of spikes). It is more rarely used by jewellers because of its high quality low hardness.

In fact, it has a hardness of 3 to 4 on the Mohs scale, which is low. In comparison, diamond has a hardness of 10 on the same scale. It has a triclinic crystal system. Due to its recent discovery, this stone myths and legends relating to it.

The principal deposits are are located Norway.

The benefits of astrophyllite in lithotherapy

Benefits for your health psychic

Astrophyllite is a stone for growth and progress throughout throughout life. It releases energy and motivation to help its wearer through changes. It allows him to take new beginnings, to start again somewhere else or simply to change psychologically.

This incredible stone engenders self-acceptance and eliminates the feelings of guilt. It helps objectivity, helps people who are too themselves to put things into perspective and to set more ambitious goals attainable.

Astrophyllite encourages its wearer to become aware of its value and confidence. It engenders serenity and positivity. Its wearer can to overcome life's difficulties. It is and can now look forward to the realization of new many projects without stress.

The astrophyllite pushes its carrier to assert itself and open up to others. It's ideal for people who shy, self-conscious and introverted. She to assert yourself and communicate with others. It builds self-esteem. It encourages people to say no if they don't who know how to refuse nothing and are too often exploited.

It's a fighting stone against the negativity of certain people, who jealousy, resentment and anger. anger. It's ideal for boosting optimism and keep feelings at bay its wearer may feel. It leads to feelings of joy.

Benefits for your health physical

Like black tourmaline, astrophyllite provides protection against the electromagnetic waves emitted by computers, cell phones, etc.

Powerful anti-stress stone, it can combat its impact on the body.

It is highly recommended people experiencing a state of sadness intense. It provides new energy and vitality. In this way, people regain moral.

Astrophyllite promotes good fluid circulation

Astrophyllite and the astrological signs associates

Astrophyllite is a stone with powerful virtues and numerous benefits. It acts on all natives of the zodiac. However, it develops special affinities with signs following astrological :

Lion : symbol of royalty, glory and power. This sign represents flattery, vanity and nobility. Wearing an astrophyllite his objectivity, helping him to be less demanding of himself, to put things into perspective and to set more achievable goals. This sign is strong-willed, decisive and determined. They are used to being obeyed naturally. He loves to evolve in luxury and social circles. He loves to be the center of attention and be admired. It is often surrounded by a court of admirers. He loves shine and be seen. He tends to decide for everyone. Hard-working, he needs social success: he's the king! He never spares no effort. His desires are orders. He enjoys family gatherings. He is very generous and loves to share with his clan. He shows a lot of ambition, ego, even tyranny. Loyal and uncompromising, he doesn't forgive pettiness, or betrayal. In love, he likes to multiply conquests. This flatters his ego and the power he has over others. He likes to dominate, to be fiery and passionate. He needs to be admired and to admire his or his partner. As he matures, he seeks to start a family ;
Sagittarius : symbol of the mind, higher education and philosophy. This sign represents religion law and adventure. Wearing an astrophyllite encourages him to realize his own value and confidence. It gives him the serenity and positivity. This sign is jovial, adventurous and enthusiastic. He loves to go to discover new countries and enjoy long journeys. He seeks escape physically and spiritually. We cannot to lock him up in an office, he needs a professional activity that leaves him free to his movements. He hates routine and multiplies activities. The problem is in the fact that he doesn't always lead his projects to completion. Straightforward and determined, he knows her life. With a warm and generous, he's often surrounded by people. Sometimes provocative, he can be insolent and lack of diplomacy. He hates it when people lecture him or tell him what he has to do. do. He then becomes touchy and short-tempered. Sometimes, it can even be hypocrisy, especially on a professional level. In love, he tends to idealize too much relationship. He gets carried away and loves madly. He dreams of meeting his soul mate. However, he is very afraid of losing his freedom: it needs a partner independent
Verseau : symbol of modernity, friendship and brotherhood. This sign represents the future, space and science. Wearing a astrophyllite drives him to assert himself and open up to others. This sign dreams of a world more egalitarian, with the abolition of the social classes. He has ideas for reform society. These are often utopian ideas and sometimes anarchist. It is entirely turned towards others. This is the most altruist of the zodiac. He is an idealist. He is sometimes difficult to follow, as it is capable of change at any time. It is interested in all advances technology and is resolutely focused on the future. It is said that he always has a time ahead. Be careful, because it can to be brittle and intolerant. He is categorical and trenchant in his ideas. He never the last thing we need is for this sign to remain He has a vital need to be busy. At love, it needs a lot of freedom. He is extremely independent and does not being locked up. He distrusts passion and prefers a friendly, loving relationship. Her or its partner must be totally and leave it completely free to do as it pleases. movements. He prefers pacs to marriage.

Astrophyllite and the chakras

Astrophyllite helps to chakra balance coronal. This chakra is located at the at the top of the head. This chakra is balanced, harmonized, creates an awareness of the person. This one shows a lot altruism. She likes to help others. She is in harmony with others and emanates serenity. She feels empathy and compassion towards

The coronal chakra, unbalanced, badly opened, provokes a feeling of of failure and rejection. The person doesn't reach and closes himself off from others. She is constantly angry, shows narcissistic and jealous.

The coronal chakra, unbalanced, closed, generates dysfunctions. She can't to control his life and falls into various addictions. She doesn't know how to overcome difficulties of life. She is full of hatred and envy. She closes herself to others.

Maintenance, purification and recharging astrophyllite

Since extraction to your home, your astrophyllite will not could neither purify nor recharge itself with the surrounding elements like the sun, water and earth. Handled by many times, she has been in contact with various good or bad influences. It can even its benefits and it may have lost some of its efficiency.

As soon as he joined the your home, it is important to carry out following operations. These operations must be carried out at least once a month in or after a session of lithotherapy.

Pass your astrophyllite under running water for 30 seconds. Do not contact with salt, because of its high salt content. low hardness. Dry gently with with a soft cloth. You can also purify using the fumigation technique with white sage, with the use of a flower or that of a bowl Tibetan.

Recharge your astrophyllite by exposing it to full afternoon sunlight for 2 hours. You can also put it in an amethyst geode or on a quartz cluster for 24 hours hours.

It is possible to alternate the various methods of purification or recharge.