Girasol

The stone from Girasol

The girasol is a variety of milky-bottomed hyaline quartz. It is also known as snow quartz. The etymology of its name comes from the Latin "gyrare" meaning "to turn" and "ground". meaning "sun". In fact, blue reflections and red seem to emerge from this stone when turns it in the sun.

In 1860, Charles Blanc (1813 - 1882) wrote: "there is a variety (...) which brightly reflects the rays of the sun: this is the stone known as girasol, because its focus seems to rotate with the sun". It is even said that this stone, exposed seems to reflect the sun's rays. It it's not a question of playing with light, but rather an effect due to inclusions microscopic.

In fact, the girasol's brilliance is due to the presence in the transparent quartz. Girasol is a semi-transparent stone, a milky white colour sometimes mixed with blue and yellow reflections. This stone resembles opal, but with a harder hardness. high. In fact, girasol has a hardness ranging from 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs.

The girasol is a milky white quartz. This color is due to its crystallization, which took place at low temperature, allowing us to retain micro-inclusions of siliceous fluids. When quartz is too translucent, making it difficult to classify it. In fact, it may belong to the rock crystal or quartz category milky, lightly colored. This is the variety the most common type of quartz.

For information, the massive form of milky quartz, i.e. is very widespread. However, there are a number of it has a very special feature: it may be indicative of the presence of gold native. In fact, gold is often found in milky quartz veins.

Some quartz show asterism, which means whether they present a star effect or a cross with luminous lines. These lines can sometimes number four, six or even twelve.

Historically, this stone is known to many civilizations. The Celts believed that girasol was a stone of immortality. In India, it evokes abundance and fertility. Visit Tibetans use it as a stone of humility. Since Antiquity, people have attributed the stone's powers of healing.

The deposits of girasol worldwide

The main deposits are located in Brazil and France.

The girasol and its benefits in lithotherapy

Benefits for the skin psychic level

The girasol is a soft stone, particularly suitable for people who are too nervous or agitated. It ideal for teenagers in rebellion. It soothes strong emotions, such as violence and aggressiveness.

This stone makes calm and open to communication. It promotes expression, while encouraging diplomacy, tact and politeness. It enables to feel compassion, empathy and trust. understanding. It plays an important role in relationships with others and provides a lot of serenity.

The girasol is a an ally in the fight against and nervous tension. It helps to overcome anguish and anxiety by restoring harmony.

This mineral enables to become independent. It is very useful for people who want to develop a new professional or personal activity. Wearing a girasol is excellent for objectives.

This stone facilitates open-mindedness and can solving problems deemed unsolvable. It provides accurate analysis of complex situations and brings discernment. It is also said that it encourages creativity, stimulates concentration and imagination.

In addition, a girasol for peaceful, quality sleep when placed in a bedroom. It increases energy and vitality throughout the day. It can sometimes be a great help against the craving for cigarettes or to lose weight.

Benefits for the skin physical level

The girasol emits a gentle yet powerful energy. It soothes tensions and strong emotions.

It promotes the good how the heart chakra works.

This stone provides recuperative sleep, thus generating energy. vitality. For some, it can even resume physical activity. For example, physical activity releases pleasure hormones.

The girasol and the astrological signs associates

The girasol broadcasts its gentle, soothing energy on the whole of the zodiac. However, its action is reinforced in the following signs:

Cancer symbol of family, origins and the imagination. This sign represents nostalgia and sensitivity. He is often very panicky and has a great need of safety and softness. Wearing a girasol reinforces its creativity. In fact, this sign has imagination and a keen sense of artistic talent. He was constantly need to be reassured and feel at ease security. Conflicts frighten him, because they block her creativity. A great shyness, he hides behind aggressiveness and can be extremely unpleasant. He loves to be admired and shows off sometimes narcissistic. However, he is whole and loyal. In love, it gives a lot of tenderness and sweetness. He's looking for a partner who can protect and reassure him. He can be of great possessiveness and a great jealousy. On the other hand, he can be very protective when it comes to defending his family;
Virgo: symbol of the method, of organization and medicine. This sign represents logic, perfection and work. He is naturally very anxious and very shy. Wearing a girasol helps him to manage negative emotions and open up to others. This sign is obsessed with cleanliness and household chores. He has a very logical and ingenious. He puts qualities in the service of others. He loves to solve all kinds of problems. Visit on the other hand, he doesn't hesitate to criticize and consultant. He is extremely modest and has even tend to be complex. He puts himself down constantly and is too demanding to himself. On the other hand, he has a sense of sacrifice and likes to make himself indispensable. Visit love, he has a lot of modesty and is not sentimental. He likes the idea of being single. He's very afraid of not pleasing and of being rejected. If his partner knows reassuring, this sign will then show itself full boldness. Nevertheless, if he does get married, it's more for comfort than for love;
Gémeaux symbol of communication, of the and writing. This sign represents curiosity, intelligence and mental. He has a natural talent for trade. Carrying a girasol develops its communication skills. He loves to juggle words and is an excellent speaker. His company is pleasant, enjoyable and sought-after. It is funny and witty. He always has something to tell, and it's a real fun-loving. Beware of his lying side and affabulator, he has a tendency to manipulate his surroundings. He's always on the move starts many projects. Unfortunately, he doesn't finish any of them. He has a superficial side, which allows him to hide his anxiety and anxieties. In love, he loves games of seductive and charming. He collects conquests, because he is very afraid commitment. In fact, it's very important his freedom. As he matures, he learns to trust and can finally experience a true love story.

The girasol and the chakras

Girasol harmonizes the crown chakra, located at the top of the at the fontanel, above the head. The harmonized crown chakra encourages altruism and develops wisdom. It opens the higher mind and enables better spiritual understanding. It provides feelings such as compassion, empathy and the love of others.

Maintenance, purification and recharging girasol

From the moment of acquisition of your girasol, it is imperative to proceed purification. Indeed, before taking possession, your stone has been manipulated by many people and met with various influences. It may have lost some of its efficiency. In addition, the The following are to be carried out at the at least once a month.

Plunge in your stone in a glass filled with spring water. Leave it for at least 2 hours, then dry it with the with a soft cloth. You can also purify it with the fumigation technique or in a bowl Tibetan.

Recharge it using the in the sun for several hours. You you can also recharge it in a geode or on a quartz cluster for 24 hours. hours.

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