Histories and legends
Shungite owes its name to the place from which is extracted, either in a Russian village named Shunga, located on the shores of Lake Onega.
According to legend, Xenia Godunov, daughter of the Tsar Boris Fyodorovich Godunov (1551-1605), did not could no longer have children. But after drank water from a spring that gushed from black stones, she regained her fertility and founded a large family.
However, the virtues of this water were known for at least five centuries thanks to a legend that tells of a star that has crashed to earth. This star then transformed into water.
Later, in the 18th century, the exploitation of the virtues of this lake and its stones. developed thanks to Emperor Peter the Great (1672-1725). Initially, he went on site with her doctor to treat her fragile health. He took baths, drank shungite elixir and her health improved. greatly. He regained vitality and energy.
He then decided to fight dysentery his soldiers. He made them drink shungite solutions renamed Eaux de Mars in in honor of the Roman god of war. Then, the the last ten years of his life, he built a thermal spa near the springs and fit care for many people suffering from epilepsy or uraemia. This is how the first spa treatments.
In 1996, the Americans Robert Curl, Richard Smalley and Britain's Harold Kroto received the Nobel Prize for Chemistry from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Thanks to their study, they discovered fullerenes (third known form of carbon), present in the composition of thermal waters, beneficial for certain diseases. The use of shungite in natural preparations provides benefits.
Shungite exists in the form of two minerals :
- Silver shungite, which is very rare, does not represents only 1% of all shungites. It has a very high fullerene content, about 98%.
- Black shungite: the most widespread and more widely used and easier to chisel because of its low fullerene composition (between 50 % and 70%).
It should be pointed out that during a concentration of less than 50% fullerenes, we're talking about shungite rock and not a shungite stone.
Some farmers mix shungite to the soil to make a natural fertilizer mineral. Shungite has the property of moisture and provides calcium and phosphorus. Studies have been carried out at Kazakhstan on a few farms, and yields was increased from 20% to 40%.
The hardness of shungite ranges from 3.5 and 4 on the Mohs scale. In comparison, diamond has a hardness of 10, the highest level on the same scale.
Its existence dates back more than 2 billion years years ago. It is thought to have originated plankton mineralization. Other claim that shungite is made from pieces of the planet Phaeton, located between Mars and Jupiter. It was destroyed and gave birth of the asteroid belt. Last but not least, other researchers have discovered an origin volcanic to shungite.
The main shungite deposit is located to Russia, in the village of Shunga, on the banks of the Lake Onega.
The benefits of shungite in lithotherapy
Benefits for your health psychic
Shungite is a stone of deep anchorage to the earth. It promotes reconciliation with inner self. It eliminates discomfort by finding the reasons for the blockages linked to childhood traumas. It makes it possible to to find the courage to move forward in life. overcome the difficulties encountered. She brings about a reconciliation with oneself that builds self-esteem, confidence and trust. insurance.
This beautiful black mineral is said to open its to creativity and success. A shield against harmful energies from certain people. It keeps jealousies, resentments, bad feelings influences.
Shungite is a stone with a strong power wave protection electromagnetic fields. It neutralizes radiation and disturbances caused by waves from modern wireless devices (computer, telephone, Wi-Fi, etc.). It fights against nuisance cosmo-telluric (faults, water tables, etc.) underground rivers).
For your information, Régine Martino, a shungite specialist, has written a book entitled "La shungite, énergie de life". To work in an atmosphere or simply to feel good at home, the shungite can be deposited anywhere and spread its protection.
Benefits for your health physics
Shungite is reputed to stimulate the body's immune defenses. It has wave protection electromagnetic.
Shungite is a stone that activates and improves circulation of body fluids. It promotes elimination. It is a stone of vitality that restores energy to its carrier. In this way, it effectively combats states of intense sadness and despondency. It reduces fatigue and makes you want to physical activity.
Shungite and astrological signs associates
Shungite is a very special stone. special with virtues and benefits acting on all the natives of the zodiac. However, it can develop affinities with certain astrological signs. This is the case for the following signs:
- Taurus: symbol of the solidity and reliability. This sign represents stubbornness, 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 of the 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 of the family;
- Sagittarius: symbol of the philosophy and the art of 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 then a loyal and honest spouse.
Shungite and the chakras
Shungite helps balance the body's root chakra. This chakra is located perineum, at the base of the spine spinal chakra. The balanced root chakra gives a sense of security. The person feels good in her skin. She feels a sense of well-being and beautiful physical vitality.
The root chakra out of balance, too open makes the person selfish, authoritarian and violent. She is hyperactive and excessive in everything she does. She likes to accumulate material goods and money. She falls into addictions by abusing tobacco or alcohol. alcohol. She has a sex life unbridled.
The root chakra unbalanced, underactive, makes the person anxious. They are afraid of running out money, food, losing his job. She's often stressed, afraid of being abandoned. She suffers from a lack of willpower and self-confidence. At night, she has many nightmares. She doesn't know solve everyday problems.
Maintenance, purification and recharging the shungite
From its extraction to your your shungite has been in contact with all kinds of negative energies or positive. It may even have lost some of its its effectiveness.
As soon as it arrives in your home, proceed as follows to purify your stone. Dip it in in a glass of spring water for 3 hours. Gently dry to remove any residue. impurities. You can also use white sage fumigation method or a flower of life or a Tibetan bowl.
Shungite is a stone that cannot be recharged not: it possesses which means that it has no molecular need to recharge.
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