Chinese jade

The Jade from China

This magnificent stone, most often known by its color was named by the conquistadors in the 15th century. century. They named it "piedra de ijada" or "stone for the pit". The pit referring to the iliac fossa because of legends who told us that jade treated kidneys and renal colic. He was also credited with the power to ward off evil spirits.

This one-of-a-kind stone hardness of between 6 and 7 on the Mohs, then according to its variety is commonly used for sculpting objects ornamental or jewelry. As it happens under this name of jade are three kinds of minerals. Their difference comes from their composition, however, they are very similar in appearance. This is the jadeite, nephrite and kosmochlor.

In 1863, Alexis French mineralogist Damour differentiates between two mineral specimens under the name jade. He called the first "jadeite" and the second "jade". second "nephrite" from the Latin "lapis Nephriticus" or "flank stone" always in reference to the Amerindian legend. Visit 1897, the German mineralogist Hugo Laspeyre a third variety: kosmochlor, from the German "kosmischle" meaning "cosmic" and "Khlôr" designating the green color. In fact, this mineral comes from from a meteorite that fell in Toluca Mexico.

The main minerals that make up jade are nephrite (composed of calcium silicate and magnesium) and jade jadeite (composed of sodium aluminum silicate). Although the jadeite is often associated with green, there are a large number of other colors, including white, black, pink, blue-green, green dark, green-black, blue, emerald green, lavender, red, orange. Completely pure jade is white, it is the presence of impurities or inclusions (titanium, manganese, chromium...), iron) that give it its colors.

Nephrite jade ranges from creamy white to olive green dark, brown or black. It has a surface that appears to be covered with a light, smooth varnish. In China, jade has always been regarded as a precious stone or "the stone imperial". The two minerals, jadeite and nephrite, composing the jade have had different operations. Nephrite is known and used in ancient China for millennia. On the other hand, a deposit of jadeite was first mined in Burma in 1800. From that jadeite from Burma became the most popular form of imperial jade.

While in West, diamonds, rubies and emeralds represented the precious stones of the trees by the nobility, in China, the high-ranking personalities wore stones of nephrite jade as a symbol of wealth.

There are about 4,000 years ago, jade was used to make weapons, everyday objects such as (cups, plates, and even buttons), and ornamental or ritual objects. The Egyptians gave jade as an offering to their goddess of justice, Maât. The Celts of Ireland represented their feminine goddess, Brigit in jade stone.

The Greeks used to link jade to the Moire, who are the three goddesses of the which accompanied the men of their birth to death. They used curative properties of jade to treat against snake bites, insects or against stomach aches belly.

For the Romans, the jade was associated with the earth goddess and of fertility, Bona Dea.

But it's in China that jade has the most legends, the most symbols and medicinal uses. It represented the emperor's absolute power. The latter had a jade sceptre and each of the of his five princes had a jade tablet. Each year, a ceremony was held the emperor took back the tablets. If he he wanted to keep his princes, he gave them back the tablet. But he could also take them back to other princes. In the Chinese mythology, jade symbolized sperm dried dragon. In the mouths of rich a jade cicada, thus avoiding decomposition and promoting reincarnation.

The deposits

The main jade deposits are located in China.

Green benefits Chinese Jade in lithotherapy

Benefits for the skin psychic level

Chinese jade is a stone of abundance that brings prosperity to its wearer. It makes it easier to open up to others by encouraging compassion, exchange and empathy. It thus generates self-understanding and acceptance of others.

Chinese jade to combat nervousness, stress negative energies such as anxiety, anxiety and lack of self-confidence. It promotes optimism and well-being. This stone engenders honesty and gives meaning of justice.

It's a stone which facilitates introspection and helps understand certain buried guilt. In this way, it builds confidence and enables to approach life with far fewer obstacles. It helps you refocus and listen to your voice interior. It is a stone that develops intuition.

Chinese jade soothes negative tension and anger. At difficulties or misunderstandings with his the child, it can encourage dialogue and communication to find a solution.

Stone of Justice and of morality, Chinese jade is often worn during negotiations, whether commercial or personal. It guides towards wisdom and legitimacy. It allows you to detach from the judgment of others and temper his words. This stone gives courage to face life's difficulties with serenity and conviction.

His properties on the physical plane

Jade has a very strong unusual property: it calms people who tend to make compulsive purchases. He frees them from the guilt that appears after spending too much.

Jade promotes proper functioning of the root chakra.

This green mineral facilitates the regular absorption of water during the day.

Chinese jade and astrological signs associates

Chinese jade has benefits for the whole of the zodiac. However, it is particularly effective on the following signs :

Aries: symbol of action, momentum, and enthusiasm. This sign represents leadership, command and boldness. He doesn't hesitate to rise to any challenge to finish first. He loves competition and verbal jousting. Wearing jade from China reinforces its honesty and loyalty. This sign is outspoken and tends say what's on his mind without thinking consequences. He is dynamic and and therefore has very little patience. He sometimes act on impulse. This sign likes to earn money, because it loves the spend. When it comes to love, he's on fire and will live from love at first sight. He finds it hard to say no and enjoys getting to know others. However, as he matures, he will seek the stability and form a solid couple;
Gémeaux : symbol of communication and exchanges and writings. This sign represents the mental, higher education and business. China's jade port strengthens relations honesty and is very useful when negotiations. His company is often sought after, because he's funny, witty and charming. This sign is always up to date technology. He's looking to the future. It has also tend to behave like a an eternal student who often has to be stimulated. Always on the move, he has trouble find stability. He loves to travel and discover new lands. Nature optimistic, he tends to put everything into perspective. At love, he loves to seduce, to flutter from flower to flower flower. In his youth, he enjoyed collecting conquests. As the years go by, he will become more serious and will be able to found a family;
Fish symbol of infinity, mystery and the religion. This sign represents many artistic gifts, the unconscious and sacrifice. He loves social events and enjoys being admired. He often has a particular gift for music. Wearing a Chinese jade encourages openness to others and provides quality relationships. This sign is an idealist and he doesn't fail to get noticed. He has eccentric outfits, but very good quality. taste. He often takes refuge in a world of where he feels safe. This sign is of great generosity. In love, this sign can be totally surrendered or, on the contrary to be the one who dominates. He tends to and suffers from a complex inferiority. As soon as he finds a partner that reassures him, he can finally gain self-confidence. him.

Black jade and the chakras

Black jade particularly harmonizes the frontal chakra, located between the two eyebrows. This chakra balanced, it allows the person to see the reality, uncovering deceptions and illusionary effects. The qualities that by working on this chakra are the wisdom, discernment and imagination, intuition. This chakra opens the door to knowledge, concentration and positivism. In fact, it dreams and visualizations take place in this chakra. The mind suddenly appears clarity devoid of doubt. Everything that happens in life is cause and effect. Everything is linked in the stream of life.

Maintenance, the purification and recharging of the China

In its environment natural, Chinese jade can be purified and recharged solely by spring water and natural elements that surround it. But when the introduction of your Chinese jade into the of your household, it is essential that it be purified and recharged. In fact, your stone from harvest to home a been in contact with various energies. She may have lost its effectiveness.

Dive in your jade in a clear glass filled with water spring. You will place this glass on a plate filled with sea salt for 2 or 3 minutes hours. This purification is the most powerful, but you can also use other maintenance fumigation techniques. There are the purification method using the fumigate with white sage, burying it in the soil. in the ground or in a Tibetan bowl.

Chinese jade is now recharge with light exposure or by depositing it on a cluster of quartz or in an amethyst geode for 24 hours. hours.

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