Onyx

The Onyx

The most popular legend belongs to Greek mythology. We says that this fabulous black stone owes its name to Aphrodite's nails. The beauty had and to amuse himself, his son, the young Cupid, cut off his fingernails to using one of its arrows.

He left with his to Olympus, but that which belongs to the Gods and Goddesses cannot be altered. Visit deities of Destiny regained possession of the Aphrodite's nails and transformed them into fine stones, called onyx.

The word onyx comes from from the Greek "onux" which translates as nail or claw. One of the characteristics of onyx is not to stick to the wax. It was therefore widely used in Rome to make cameos and seals, who closed their mails. They also used this stone to make make ornamental objects or statuettes.

In the Middle Ages, onyx, with its dark color, was associated hatred and evil. Black represented darkness, death and the darkness. It was even thought that owning an onyx could bring misfortune. In China too, the black stone was very bad reputation.

However, in the Bible, God speaks to Moses and dictates his instructions for making a sanctuary and in the preparation of vestments and priests' insignia. It evokes a pectoral which will have four rows of stones and in the fourth row will be chrysolite, beryl and onyx.

In the countries of Asia, the black mineral was considered as a source of misfortune. However, the Indians attributed to him the power to protect and mitigate the effects of pain.

And so, during several centuries and in several civilizations, black onyx will be associated with anger, hatred and despair. Then at the end of the 19th century, this stone came back into fashion thanks to Queen Victoria. Black was a color reserved for mourning. But the Queen Victoria was particularly fond of this color and decided to wear it throughout his jewelry. The fashion was thus launched in England where onyx was all the rage.

The features

Onyx belongs to belongs to the silicate family. It is a variety of chalcedony, just like the agate belongs to the quartz group. It has a translucent or opaque, black in color with a few white stripes on some specimens.

The training of onyx is produced in volcanic rocks, in the cracks in igneous and metamorphic rocks. The formation of these rocks took place under the action of heat and pressure. It to find water-polished onyx in the middle of the in pebble form.

Onyx has a special conchoidal fracture and a vitreous sheen. Its hardness is 7 on the Mohs scale. For In comparison, diamond has a maximum hardness of 10 on the same scale. Nowadays, onyx is used in the manufacture of jewelry. It is also used to create various ornamental objects in the lithotherapy.

The deposits genuine onyx

The main deposits are located in Brazil, Australia, Brazil China, Russia, the United States, etc.

Green benefits onyx in lithotherapy

The benefits of black onyx on the plan psychic

Onyx is a a real shield against energy negative effects. It brings harmony and peace of mind. The bad thoughts give way to calmer ones. It is excellent for people who think and to those who are in contact with from harmful influences.

This stone boosts self-assurance and self-confidence. It leads to better management of emotions while limiting feelings of sadness, anxiety and anguish. She provides serenity and effectively fights against stress. It generates stability in people who are fickle or moody.

Onyx is a anchoring stone that helps you enjoy the moment present and allows us to put down roots in the earth. It facilitates openness to others and quality exchanges. It encourages empathy and compassion. Confidence of wearing an onyx makes it easier to contact with family and friends.

This stone is particularly recommended for meditation. Wearing onyx is said to stabilize and encourages introspection. Better understanding each other helps us move forward in life. Helps maintain absolute concentration and can be recommended for students or people in training.

Onyx is a stone that develops a sense of responsibilities, helping to overcome life's obstacles or difficulties. It helps to stop looking to the past and face the future. future without apprehension while enjoying the present.

His properties on the physical plane

This stone enhances fluid circulation body.

Onyx promotes proper functioning of the throat chakra.

This stone is known to combat stress and its on the body. It reduces tensions.

The onyx and astrological signs

Onyx is a stone with various benefits and virtues acting on all the natives of the zodiac. However, there are a few certain astrological signs are more sensitive to the action of this stone. These are the following signs :

Lion: symbol of power, vanity and the of royalty. This sign represents nobility, pushiness and flattery. Wearing an onyx strengthens his self-assurance and self-confidence. This sign likes to be the center of attention. It has same tendency to speak for everyone. It evolves in a world of pleasures, parties and of luxury. He's a hard worker and doesn't doesn't count the hours it takes to achieve objectives. He wants to earn a lot because he loves to acquire goods. He shares a lot with those around him. He is very arrogant and touchy. He can't stand nor to be criticized. He shows a lot of pride, loves to be admired and flattered. He can be despotic and tyrannical towards others. He is capable of throw a tantrum if you resist. However, he is sociable, courteous and often much appreciated. In love, he likes to seduce. Loyal and frank, he can't stand betrayal. He is looking to get married at an early age. However, he loves to conquer new prey. It mellows over time;
Scorpion symbol of the end of things, of the end of the world. transformation and passion. This sign represents instinct, magnetism and possession. Wearing an onyx encourages development of empathy and empathy skills compassion. This sign is mysterious and secret. He has a taste for success and is capable of to achieve his goals. He can be violence and aggression extremes. An excellent psychologist, he has a knack for identify all the weaknesses of the other person. He can be extremely manipulative. Whole and loyal, this sign can devote itself body and soul when he loves. However, he can be high standards for himself and his family. surroundings. Underneath his violent exterior, he possesses a naturally loving and affectionate. He has a great sense humor, but be careful, because it can quickly become ironic. With great determination, he doesn't give up until he's finished. At love, he often experiences complicated relationships. It's fair to say that his relationship with his other half. Manipulative, he looks for situations where it can make a sexual experiences. With the years, he is ready to build a relationship sustainable;

Sagittarius symbol of spiritual evolution, of the religion and esotericism. This sign represents higher education, the great travel and philosophy. Wearing an onyx helps her overcome negative emotions, such as anguish and anxiety. This sign smiles at life and is very optimistic. Her enthusiasm is infectious. It is spontaneously followed by those around him. He may manage a team at a professional level and doesn't even have to be authoritarian. He loves discovering new lands. He lives his life 100% and can't stand immobility. It can be extremely generous with those he loves. He hates routine and multiplies projects. However, he has to see them through. He can't stand to be told what to do, and to be told what contradicts him. In love, he is unstable and paradoxical. He's a pleasure-seeker who likes to enjoy of life, multiply conquests and participate to new sexual experiences. At the same time, he dreams of finding the soul sister. He is torn between the two behaviors. He doesn't want to give up his freedom, and if he marries, it's out of convention. Maturity will bring serenity.

The onyx and chakras

Onyx helps to balance the root chakra. It is the basis of the spinal column, at the level of the perineum. When the root chakra is balanced, the is stable and feels good about himself. She feels safe, confident and full of energy. insurance. It is then invaded by a feeling of well-being and comfort. It makes a lot of energy and vitality physics.

The root chakra, unbalanced, too open, leads to excesses of all kinds. The person is short-tempered, authoritarian and selfish. She is materialistic and seeks to accumulate objects and money. She can succumb to various addictions. She has tendency to abuse tobacco, alcohol, and food.

The root chakra unbalanced, under-active, generates many fears. The person fears being rejected, lacking money, food. She can no longer let go and is plagued by many doubts. She fears losing her work and suffers from stress. She is extremely negative.

Purify and protect cleaning stone onyx

As soon as it is extracted, onyx can no longer be purified and recharged using the elements of nature, such as water or land. As soon as he joined your home, you need to perform the following operations of purification and recharging. These operations are to be repeated in the at least once a month or after a session of lithotherapy.

Pass on your onyx under running water for a few seconds. Dry carefully to remove all traces accumulated impurities and negativity. You can also purify it using the fumigation with white sage or in a bowl Tibetan.

Recharge it at the the moon's rays all night long: choose a full moon. Alternatively, you can place on an amethyst geode or on an quartz cluster for 24 hours.

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