Shungite

Stories and legends from the Shungite

Shungite takes its name from the place from which it is extracted, either in a Russian village called Shunga, on the banks of the lake Onega.

According to legend, Xenia Godunov, daughter of Tsar Boris Fyodorovich Godunov (1551-1605), could no longer have of children. But after drinking the water from a gushing out of the black stones, she was regained its fertility and founded a great family.

However, the virtues of this were known for at least five centuries thanks to a legend that tells of a star has crashed to earth. This star turned into water.

Later, in the 18th century, exploiting the virtues of the lake and its stones developed thanks to the emperor Peter the Great (1672-1725). In a first time, he went to the site with his physician to care for his fragile health. He took baths, the purpose of shungite elixir and its health greatly improved. He regained vitality and energy.

He then decided to fight against the dysentery that afflicted his soldiers. He made them drink shungite solutions renamed Eaux de Mars in honor of the god Roman war. Then, the last ten years of his life, he built an establishment thermal springs and had many people suffering from epilepsy or uremia. This is how the first thermal baths.

In 1996, the Americans Robert Curl, Richard Smalley and the British Harold Kroto awarded the Nobel Prize for Chemistry from the Royal Academy of Sciences of Sweden. Thanks to their study, they have discovered fullerenes (third form of of carbon), present in the composition thermal waters, beneficial for certain diseases. The use of shungite in natural preparations provides benefits.

Shungite exists as of two minerals :

Shungite silvered, very rare, represents only 1% of the the totality of shungites. It has a very high levels of fullerenes, around 98 %.
Shungite black: the most widespread and widely used, and easier to chisel because of its low fullerene composition (between 50% and 70

It should be noted that when a concentration of less than 50% of fullerenes, we refer to shungite rock not a stone shungite.

Some farmers mix shungite with earth to make a mixture make a natural mineral fertilizer. Shungite has the ability to maintain humidity and provides calcium and phosphorus. Studies have were carried out in Kazakhstan on a number of farms and yield was increased by 20 to 40 %.

The hardness of shungite is between 3.5 and 4 on the Mohs scale. In comparison, diamond has a hardness of 10, the higher on the same scale.

It's been around for over about 2 billion years old. It would be born as a result of the mineralization of plankton. Others claim that shungite would be pieces of the planet Phaeton, located between Mars and Jupiter. It has been destroyed and gave birth to the of asteroids. Finally, other researchers discovered a volcanic origin for the shungite.

The main deposit of shungite can be found in Russia, in the village of Shunga, by the lake Onega.

The benefits of shungite at lithotherapy

His benefits in terms of psychic

Shungite is a stone a deep connection to the earth. It promotes reconciliation with her inner self. She eliminates discomfort by finding the reasons behind blockages linked to childhood trauma. It allows you to move forward in life, to find the courage to overcome difficulties met. It brings about reconciliation with oneself that generates self-esteem, confidence and insurance.

It is said that this beautiful mineral black opens its carrier to creativity and success. It's a shield against harmful energies of certain people. It keeps jealousy, resentment and anger at bay. bad influences.

Shungite is a stone with strong protection against electromagnetic waves. It enables neutralize radiation and disturbances caused by waves from modern wireless devices (computer, telephone, Wi-Fi, etc.). It effective nuisance control cosmo-telluric (faults, water tables, etc.) or rivers underground).

In addition, for information, Régine Martino, a specialist in shungite, has written a book entitled "La shungite, energy of life". To work in a serene atmosphere or simply feel good shungite can be deposited anywhere and everywhere. broadcast its protection.

His benefits in terms of physique

Shungite is renowned for its stimulates the immune system. It has wave protection properties electromagnetic.

Shungite is a stone which activates and improves fluid circulation body. It promotes elimination. It is a stone of vitality that restores energy to its wearer. In this way, it fights effective against sadness and depression. It reduces fatigue and makes you want to take up an activity physical.

Shungite and astrological signs associates

Shungite is a stone with very special virtues and benefits acting on all natives of the zodiac. However, it can develop particular affinities with certain signs astrology. This is the case

for the following signs :

Taurus : symbol earthy, solid and reliable. This sign represents obstinacy and loyalty. and fertility. Wearing shungite provides the necessary protection against and strengthens its link with the earth. This sign is very stubborn and nothing can change his mind. He is patient and persevering. He always manages to achieve his and has a very strong personality. balanced. Step by step, he makes his way through life. its own pace and take its time before moving on to action. It is realistic and pragmatic. He is very materialistic, likes to acquire goods and land. A great generosity, he willingly shares with his entourage. Earning money is fundamental for him. He can't be influenced and won't can't stand the idea of being manipulated. He can have one of his legendary tantrums. He can't stand change and enjoys his routine. In love, he is tender and sensual. He likes to give pleasure to his or her partner. He can be charming and seductive. However, it aspires to meet his better half. By nature very loyal, he loves the idea of founding a family ;
Lion : symbol power, glory and nobility. This sign represents royalty, flattery and pride. Wearing shungite to move forward and find the courage to overcoming difficulties. This sign likes to live in a world of luxury and parties. He loves being the center of attention and has tendency to speak for everyone. He appreciates being surrounded by a court of admirers. This sign is proud and determined. On the other hand, he hates lose and is a very bad player. From a generosity, he willingly shares with his surroundings. He has a lot of confidence and self-confidence. He always tries too hard and arrogant and proud. Very ambitious, he can be authoritarian, even tyrannical. He is used to being obeyed. and can get into terrible fits of anger if the you don't do what he wants. In love, he is passionate, full of ardor and ardor. He likes to seduce and multiply conquests: this reassures his ego. He can't live without love. Over the years, he came to love the idea of marriage and family ;
Sagittarius : symbol of the higher mind, philosophy and religion. This sign represents the intellect, adventure and luck. Wearing a shungite opens the door to creativity and success. Without being overbearing, this sign knows how to be obeyed. He is jovial and enthusiastic. He loves to go abroad and long journeys. It needs a activity that gives him freedom. Very It is said to bring good luck. It hates routine and multiplies activities. But he doesn't finish them all. He does, he's having trouble meeting his commitments. His company is sought-after, because it is warm, cheerful and optimistic. He tends to speak frankly about things and can be very hurtful. He may hypocrisy in the workplace to get what he wants. He hates advice, it then becomes sensitive and short-tempered. He can't stand still and is always 100%. In love, he idealizes relationships. It's a dreamer in search of true love. However, the he can behave like a libertine and aspire to make all kinds of sexual experiences. The maturity brings him serenity, he becomes a loyal spouse and honest.

Shungite and chakras

Shungite helps to chakra balance root. This chakra is located at the perineum, at the base of the spine spinal chakra. A well-balanced root chakra gives sense of security. The person feels good in her skin. She feels a sense of well-being and beautiful vitality physical.

The root chakra unbalanced, too open makes the person selfish, authoritarian and violent. She shows herself hyperactive and excessive in everything she does. does. She likes to accumulate material goods and money. She falls into addictions by tobacco and alcohol abuse. She has a life sexual unbridled.

The root chakra unbalanced, underactive, makes the person worried. She's afraid she'll run out of money. food, losing her job. She is often stressed, afraid of being abandoned. It suffers from a lack of willpower and confidence in herself. At night, she makes many nightmares. She doesn't know how to solve problems daily.

Shungite: purification and reloading

Since extraction to your home, your shungite has been in contact with all kinds of energies negative or positive. It may even that it has lost its efficiency.

As soon as it arrives in your home, proceed to the purification of your stone. Immerse in a glass of spring water for 3 hours. Gently dry to to remove all impurities. You can also also use the fumigation method with the white sage or a flower of life or a bowl Tibetan.

Shungite is a stone that cannot be recharged: it has molecular characteristics that make it no need to reload.

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