Orthoceras

Orthoceras Fossil

There is no such thing as legend, nor any myth relating to orthoceras. Here's its story:

The name orthoceras comes from the ancient Greek, meaning "horn right". Orthoceras is a fossil, its name is therefore not recognized by the IMA (International Mineralogical Association). For memory, a fossil is a trace of an ancient living organism. It may also be a trace of the activity of this organization or its molding in sedimentary rock. It gives us information about its appearance and structure.

Orthoceras were cephalopod molluscs (molluscs that have been with an internal shell) living during the Ordovician geological epoch, at the Paleozoic period (-488 million years) years to -444 million years, to the end of the Permian -299 million years to -251 million years.

Orthoceras disappeared during the great extinction of the Permian-Triassic period, during which 96% of the marine species and 75% of terrestrial species have completely disappeared.

We can say that the orthoceras are members of the squid family and octopus. These are very common animals extremely widespread in the oceans. They lived in shells that changed as they grew. the pace of mollusc growth. Thus, the ranged in size from a few centimetres to several metres long.

Orthoceras had tentacles, a beak and large eyes like a squid. It was located in the last part of its conical shell. Each room was separated by a "wall". The old chambers were filled with gas and of water, which allowed the animal to keep by playing on its buoyancy. He could swim on the surface or in the water depth.

As a rule in general, fossils held little interest ancient civilizations. We explained their presence as creations born of the action of the moon or the sun. But in the 18th century century, scientists developed natural sciences and palaeontology, the day. For the record, paleontology is the study of past life through organisms fossilized in ancient times geology.

Concerning orthoceras, this fossil was transformed at the over the years. Buried under sediment, the the mollusc's body has been devoured by other marine animals. Next, the cavities of the shells continued to fill with sediments, then gradually transformed into a hard rock.

The color of fossilized orthoceras range from black to brown dark, dark green, grey and white. Its composition may contain calcite and of course different minerals according to their origin.

Nowadays, orthoceras is widely used in jewelry and in the as an ornamental object. Some plates orthoceras are used as stone tombstone, table, washbasins, etc.

The deposits orthoceras

Orthoceras is widespread throughout the world. world. The main deposits are located in Morocco

Les properties of orthoceras in lithotherapy

Benefits for the skin psychic level

Orthoceras are known for its protective role against negative energies and people with influences. It acts as a shield. It provides quick thinking and reaction to its wearer. The wearer reacts no matter what the situation. He never undergoes more.

The fossil side of orthoceras connects you to your self interior. It has a rooting role and the carrier knows exactly where he belongs. He facilitates decision-making when making choices difficult.

In addition, this marine fossil makes us aware of the hidden energies within us. It clears the brain and evacuates what is blocked. In this way, it frees us from the traumas associated with that prevent them from progressing in life. life.

It provides liveliness, simplicity and tonicity to its wearer. The person develops a beautiful energy and action. She demonstrates enthusiasm for his projects. She is more confident and self-assured. her.

His powers over the physical plan

Orthoceras vitality, energy and well-being. vigor. The wearer can then resume a physical activity. This activity invigorates to the body.

It is also known to promote the proper functioning of the solar plexus chakra.

Orthoceras and astrological signs associates

Orthoceras has a strong protective power over all natives of the zodiac. Certain astrological signs develop more affinities with this fossil. This is the case for astrological signs following:

Gemeaux: symbol of communication, the and curiosity. This sign represents the mind, business and siblings. Wearing an orthoceras allows him to know exactly where it wants to go. Pleasant and spiritual, his company is often sought after. He's very curious and has a keen sense of often in search of learning. They are resolutely forward-looking. He loves discover new technologies. He hates routine and always needs to be stimulated intellectually. He lives his life 100%. and he's always on the move. movement. He possesses great faculties adaptability. He is at ease in any situation. However, under its superficial appearance, it conceals an anxious and anxieties. Fortunately, he has a naturally optimistic and always sees the bright side things. In love, he's a great seducer. He has a lot of charm and likes to spend conquest after conquest. He tends to multiply relationships without going as far as end. He's very afraid of commitment and it's with time and maturity that he will succeed to settle down. He'll finally be able to enjoy love story;
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Orthoceras and chakras

Orthoceras help balancing the root chakra. This chakra is is located in the perineum and is at the base of the of the spinal column. It is the seat of the survival, basic needs and sexuality and well-being. This balanced chakra provides sense of security, comfort and physical vitality. The person is centered and mistress of herself.

The root chakra unbalanced, too open, leads to selfishness, malice, anger and hatred. The person is hyperactive: his only concern is its survival. She can become violent and fall into various addictions.

The root chakra unbalanced, underactive, provokes fear of lacking something. The is afraid of being abandoned, of losing her work. She is extremely stressed and suffers from a severe lack of willpower.

Purification orthoceras

Orthoceras makes part of the large fossil family. They can be purified less frequently than fine stones. From time to time, spend your orthoceras under running water. Dry at gently with a soft cloth. You can also purify with white sage fumigation or in a Tibetan bowl.

Recharge your orthoceras by depositing it in the rays of the full or by placing it in an amethyst geode. or on a quartz cluster for 24 hours hours.

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