Histories and legends
Citrine owes its colour to name from the Latin "citrus" meaning lemon. This name is given to it because of its yellow color. This fine stone is transparent and has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs. It belongs to the quartz family and it can be found under the name of "quartz hyaline yellow". It is composed of silicon and iron, which gives it its attractive yellow color, more or less pale.
This citrine stone has been known for thousands of years. Around 480 BC, writings by the Old Testament describe the presence of a citrine on the breastplate of Aaron, brother of Moses. In fact, on the breastplate of the his breastplate twelve stones representing the twelve tribes of Israel, including a citrine. Later, the gregorian calendar links its twelve stones to the twelve months of the year. Citrine is associated with the month of November.
The legend d'Anahi
In a region with many borders of Brazil and Bolivia. legend tells of a sorcerer who captured the cloak and locked him up in a crystal. Annoyed, the sun then decided to hiding in the depths of the Earth, which later became the mine of the tribe of the Ayoeros. They then extracted citrine from this mine.
Later, the princess of this tribe, named Anahi and descendant of the sorcerer fell in love with a conquistador, but his people refused to accept to see her leave the tribe. He preferred rather than see it go to waste. Spain. As Anahi lay dying in our arms of her husband, she presented him with a citrine stone, symbol of their eternal love. In the 19th century, the miners who worked in this mine, say that they sometimes hear the crying of the conquistador, mourning his sweet and tender wife Anahi.
Since Antiquity
The benefits of citrine have been known since Antiquity. In ancient civilizations, it was renowned to be a real talisman. It enabled to fight misfortune and had the reputation for protecting against bites venomous animals.
In Greece various mythological heroes such as the Chiron are associated with natural citrine. Chiron, son of the god Chronos, is renowned for his wisdom and science. Artemis and Apollo had learned medicine and mastered nature and its qualities. He has discovered that natural citrine had great powers of healing and protection. However, she was unable to relieve him of his suffering caused by the arrow which was accidentally poisoned and which caused his demise.
In addition, the Romans used this stone in the manufacture of notches and cabochons. They also believed that the natural citrine protected against animal and insect bites venom, bad luck and emotions negative.
In the 15th century, the name of citrine was given to the stone by the German scientist Georges Bauer, also named Agricola.
In the 19th century, the citrine stone is found in large quantities on combs and tiaras. Queen Victoria of England (1819 - 1901) was fond of this stone in particular because of its bright color.
Les deposits
The main deposits are found in Madagascar and Brazil, Congo, etc.
Les benefits of natural citrine in lithotherapy
Ses psychological benefits
Natural citrine is an energizing stone for both the body and mind. This stone is luminous, warm and soothing to the various emotional distress. It helps to to achieve a certain serenity, reinforces concentration and memory. It is therefore recommended to students during the exam preparation.
It's a stone ideal for people with large sensitivity. It encourages good management of negative emotions, stimulates good humour and well-being. It dispels sadness nervousness and fatigue. Reduces anger and replaces it with understanding or compassion.
The color of the citrine is associated with the sun. In the literally and figuratively, this stone makes the sun into your life, bringing the happiness and joy. It is even said to bring prosperity in the home and contributes to a financial success.
It distributes energies that stimulate the vitality of the carrier of this stone. It restores and optimizes his self-esteem. This beautiful energy reduces stress and its symptoms. It increases listening skills, improves relationships and exchanges with friends and family.
Ses physical benefits
Natural citrine vitality and energy to its customers. wearer. It restores the desire to take care of the body with a return to physical activity and a healthier diet.
Beautiful colors of citrine make it energizing, and energize the body. The natural citrine promotes elimination. It promotes the proper functioning of the heart chakra and encourages good fluid circulation body.
Citrine and astrological signs associates
Natural citrine offers energizing and invigorating virtues to all the natives of the zodiac. However, there are a few its benefits are accentuated on the signs following:
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Aries : symbol of action, of enthusiasm and drive. This sign is dynamic, conqueror and go-getter. He is full of and energy. Wearing a natural citrine boosts energy, strengthens vitality and success professional. This sign is looking for success. He loves to be first. He's a passionate about his work, and when he invests cause, it becomes inflamed. It is known for its and instinct. He tends to to be too authoritative and lack the necessary diplomacy. He doesn't lose heart even when and always gets up to start again. In love, he quickly falls in love and multiplies his conquests. He loves to seduce and hates routine. His relationship will last if he is non-stop stimulation;
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Scorpion:
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Sagittarius symbol of spiritual evolution, higher education and travel. This sign represents optimism and positivity. The of a natural citrine enhances the look. joie de vivre and vitality of this sign. He loves travels that take him far from home. He loves discovering new countries. This sign is jovial and enthusiastic. very lucky. He hates routine and will activities, which he'll find hard to keep up with. finish. It will also be difficult for him to keep your commitments. This is a warm sign, jovial and generous. He can lecture but hates to be done to. He can become sensitive and short-tempered. In love, he is very seductive and idealizes his other half. He is very paradoxical, for as much as he dreams of the as much as he loves to multiply conquests. Maturity brings stability and he can then consider founding a family.
Citrine natural and connected chakras
Natural citrine tones and rebalances the plexus chakra solar energy. Resentment is eliminated. Visit solar plexus chakra represents self-esteem. self-confidence and relationships with others. others. This balanced chakra improves quality of thought and help in making the right decisions.
Maintenance, citrine purification and recharging natural
At reception a natural citrine stone or one made of maintenance, it is necessary to purify and recharge its stone. You have to help him eliminate any negative vibes it may have accumulate during the extraction process intensive use. These operations are to be repeated at least once a months.
Dip your natural citrine in a container filled with demineralized water for a few hours. Dry with a soft cloth. You you can also purify it with incense or in a Tibetan bowl.
To reload, simply place it in the sunlight on early morning or to the moon's rays in the evening. outside the full moon. Don't put it on sunlight, as this could alter its color. A particularly effective refill can be achieved by installing the stone on a quartz clusters or on a geode amethyst.
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