Storytelling and legends
Sunstone owes its name to its incredible orange and red color. its distinctive sparkle. This stone gives the impression of glitter inlays.
In 1801, Jean-Claude Delamétherie (1743-1817), naturalist, mineralogist, geologist and paleontologist the name of sun stone to the French this fabulous mineral in reference to the star. Its sparkling glitter and orange color can sometimes be iridescent green or blue. This effect is due to the presence of crystals of hematite or goethite on which the reflects light.
We also have gave the sunstone the name heliolite. The name derives from the Greek helios (noun of the sun god) and lithos meaning stone. This stone is a variant oligoclase (a mineral of the silicates). Its hardness ranges from 6 to 6.5 on Mohs scale.
Sunstone has many legends and stories. Visit Indeed, this ancient crystal has been known for millennia. In astrology, this stone is associated with warmth, authority and sex and can be found in a variety of religions. Among Buddhists, she is the stone of the god Vishnu, nicknamed "the Man d'Or". In the Christian religion, she is associated with Jesus' twelve apostles. For the Hebrews, the High Priest possesses this mineral.
In mythology the sunstone symbolizes the Father. The Greeks also believed that this stone was the reincarnation of Helios, god of the sun. It symbolized power prosperity and rejuvenation for his owner. She was also used in jewelry.
Warriors Vikings worshipped this fabulous orange stone. They attributed to it the power of eternal rest by joining the kingdom of the gods called Asgard where the valiant warriors. In 1965, stones from are found in the holds of a ship. ship. According to Danish archaeologist Thorkild Ramskoi, the stone of the sun, served as their compass when travelling on an overcast day. They positioned the heliolite in front of an eye staring up at the sky. This way, they could determine the position of the sun and orientation.
Over the years millennia, the sun stone appears in many civilizations. Among the Celts, this evokes cosmic light, the source of energy. radiation located in the sun inside or outside our company galaxy. In China, this mineral represents the symbol of the imperial sun.
In 1980, in the Oregon in the United States, a variety of stones was discovered. It was named Oregon Sunstone. It has the particularity to have green, yellow, brown colors, or even transparent. Its various colors are due to the stone chips that make it such as copper fragments, hematite or labradorite. As a rule colorless or transparent sunstones are the ideal are the least expensive. The more the the closer the stone is to red, the more it is expensive.
Nowadays, this magnificent sunstone is widely used in jewelry making. By It also has numerous health benefits lithotherapy.
Les deposits
The main deposits are located in India, the United States Australia, Canada, etc.
Les benefits of sunstone in lithotherapy
Ses psychological benefits
Sunstone diffuses a warm, powerful light. Its strength solar energy combats negative emotions such as sadness, anguish, anxiety. It helps its wearer regain confidence, happiness and optimism.
This stone fights back against states of discouragement that block the personal fulfillment of its wearer. It overcome stress, shyness and anxiety. emotional blockages caused by certain traumas of childhood. It promotes the return of self-esteem, self-confidence and gives the courage to undertake projects.
This mineral radiates vitality, good taste and a sense of mood and optimism. It promotes and helps you to stop worrying about the the gaze of others. It develops charisma and seductive power. It keeps complexes at bay and feelings of inferiority.
Sunstone opens us up to others. It generates compassion, empathy and understanding of others. The wearer of this stone is more attentive to others. It is said that it's a stone of friendship and meetings.
More generally it's more of an action stone than a stone of reflection. It provides will to act. It activates the lazy and encourages people to stop procrastinate.
Sunstone has a reputation for bringing good luck and prosperity. It attracts success in and develops the joy to live.
His physical benefits
Sunstone is a toning, purifying stone. It improves fluid circulation body.
It makes you want to take action and do things like resume a sporting activity. This activity will tone the body and provide a healthier lifestyle. The body is reinforced.
The holder of the pierre de soleil will regain its nourishment a balanced diet that promotes how the solar plexus chakra works.
This stone has also have a reputation for promoting sensuality and pleasure. It conveys a invigorating energy.
The stone from sun and astrological signs associates
Sunstone has many virtues that act on all the natives of the zodiac. However, there are a few certain signs have particular affinities with this stone. These signs are :
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Aries the symbol of action, of enthusiasm and boldness. This sign represents impetus, dynamism and energy. Wearing a sunstone accentuates its spirit, vitality and optimism. This sign has natural qualities of leader. He's very combative and loves competition. His goal is to always first. He also loves confrontation never short of arguments. Impatient and stubborn, he always wins in the end. cause. He tends to be a great frankness at the risk of being undiplomatic. He can become violent and aggressive. However, it has a lot of charm and its company is often sought after. This sign is spendthrift and doesn't hesitate to work to satisfy all these whims. Never discouraged, he always picks himself up after a setback. Creative and original, he likes movement and novelty. In love, he is full of ardor and ardor. He tends to quickly fall in love. He likes to multiply conquests. Over the years, he has become maturity and looking to start a family ;
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Lion symbol of royalty, of the power and glory. This sign represents wealth, luxury and abundance. The harbor a stone of sunlight develops charisma and its power of seduction. This sign likes to be flattered and the center of attention. He has same tendency to speak for everyone. He loves to evolve in a world of luxury and abundance. He is generous to those around him. He always needs to be admired and is even narcissistic. He is very demanding of himself and of others. He can also become tyrannical. At as a rule, he is friendly and accustomed to to be obeyed. He can get himself into if you refuse to help him. obey. Voluntary, he knows very early what what he wants to do with his life. Work doesn't and nothing can stop it in its tracks. his goals. In love, he is passionate and ardent. It possesses great power of seduction and likes to have many relationships. Yet he dreams of meeting love. He needs to be loved and admired. He is for marriage;
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Scorpion symbol of the end, of the transformation of things and of sexuality. This sign represents passion, animal desire and mystery. The wearing of a sunstone to open up to others and to develop compassion and empathy. This sign is often extreme, tyrannical and even violent. He is fearsome and has a taste for violence. success. An impressive opponent who's always out to win. He has a highly developed psychological sense. He can quickly spot weaknesses in his or her to the point of manipulation. He can become sadistic, violent and resentful. He will not forgives pettiness and betrayal. It is whole, loyal and underneath its violent aspects hides a loving and affectionate nature. He is difficult to understand, as it does not reveal his feelings and remains very secretive. He is a idealist who needs to devote himself to a cause. In love, he possesses a magnetism and a lot of passion. He loves unbridled sexual experiences. He is a libertine, and has many stories to tell. complicated love affairs. He seeks to merge with his or her partner. He attaches himself with the time and becomes an excellent spouse.
The stone from sun and chakras
Sunstone helps balance the plexus chakra sun. It is located above the navel at Front and dorsal vertebrae D11 and D12 at the back. It represents the esteem personality and willpower. The chakra of the balanced solar plexus causes the self-confidence and the desire to achieve things. The person may even have several projects at the same time. She's full of energy and vitality. She has quality relationships with others. He is a cheerful person and warm.
The plexus chakra unbalanced, too open, makes the proud, rigid and perfectionist. It is filled with hatred and anger. The tendency to be authoritarian and irritable. She always wants to be right. disrespectful and rude.
The plexus chakra unbalanced, closed solar system makes the person shy and withdrawn. She doesn't let express her emotions. She becomes nervous, submissive and restless. She doubts herself and suffers from many complexes. She can't to manage his emotions and flees responsibilities.
Maintenance, the purification and recharging of the sun
Extracted from its environment, the sunstone can no longer be purify, nor recharge with the help of elements of nature, such as water, soil, water sun and earth. In addition, it has been contact with many influences, negative and positive or positive. As soon as it arrives at your home, it is imperative to purify your stone of and recharge it. Operation The following are to be carried out at the at least once a month.
You can purify your stone by immersing it in water. spring or distilled water in a glass transparent. Place your glass in the center a plate full of salt. Be careful not to do not put your stone in direct contact with the salt. For more intense purification, place your stone in the ground for several days. For lighter purification, use white sage fumigation or a Tibetan bowl.
Recharge your stone by exposing it to the sun's rays from in the afternoon. You can also drop it off in an amethyst geode or on a cluster of quartz for 24 hours.
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