History and properties
Astrophyllite is a very rare mineral. It is essentially a natural stone composed of potassium hydroxy-silicate iron and titanium. Its color is brown to golden yellow. However, it can also be in brownish red or bronze reddish. It is usually opaque to translucent, but can be transparent in strips thin. It should be noted that its crystals have a perfect cleavage.
It forms lamellar aggregates, starry radiance. It is located mainly in cavities and cracks igneous rocks (formed when a magma cools and solidifies).
Discovered in 1854 in Norway, astrophyllite owes its name to the fact that it is structure, with its star-shaped reflections. The Greek "astron" means "star". and "phyllis" translates as "leaf". She is primarily of interest to scientists, collectors or in lithotherapy (cut in the form of cabochons, in rolled or spiked stones). It is more rarely used by jewellers in due to its low hardness.
In fact, it has a hardness of 3 to 4 on the Mohs scale, which is not very high. By comparison, diamond has a hardness of 10 on the same scale. It has a triclinic lens. Due to its recent discovered, this stone has neither myth nor legend. legend relating to it.
The main deposits are located in Norway.
The benefits of astrophyllite in lithotherapy
Psychological benefits
Astrophyllite is a growth stone and lifelong learning. It energy and motivation to help you help its wearer through changes important. It enables him to take on new departures, to start again elsewhere or simply to change psychologically.
This incredible stone generates self-acceptance and eliminates the feeling of guilt. It promotes objectivity people who demand too much of themselves to put things into perspective and set more ambitious goals. achievable.
The astrophyllite encourages its wearer to become aware of its value and have self-confidence. It generates serenity and positivity. Its wearer can then overcome life's difficulties. He is soothed and can to carry out a wide range of projects stress-free.
The astrophyllite urges its wearer to and open up to others. She is ideal for people with shyness, complexes and introverts. It helps them to assert themselves and communicate with others. It generates esteem of oneself. It encourages you to say no to people who don't know how to refuse anything too often exploited.
It's a stone that fights against negativity of certain people, who jealousy, resentment and anger. anger. It's ideal for boosting optimism and keep feelings at bay its wearer may feel. It is what drives us to experience joy.
Physical benefits
Like black tourmaline, astrophyllite provides protection against radiation electromagnetic emissions from computers, cell phones, etc.
Powerful anti-stress stone, it can combat against its effects on the body.
It is strongly recommended for people who feeling an intense state of sadness. She provides new energy and vitality. In this way, people regain their morale.
Astrophyllite promotes healthy circulation body fluids.
Astrophyllite and signs associated
Astrophyllite is a stone with a high powerful virtues and numerous benefits. It acts on all the natives of the zodiac. However, it develops affinities with astrological signs following:
- Lion: symbol of the royalty, glory and power. This sign represents flattery, vanity and the nobility. Wearing an astrophyllite encourages his objectivity, helping him to be less demanding to himself, to put things into perspective and to focus more attainable goals. This sign is willing, decisive and determined. They are used to being obeyed naturally. He loves to evolve in luxury and social circles. He loves to be the center of attention and be admired. It is often surrounded by a court of admirers. He loves shine and be seen. He tends to decide for everyone. Hard-working, he needs social success: he's the king! He never spares no effort. His desires are orders. He enjoys family gatherings. He is extremely generous and loves to share with his clan. He shows a lot of ambition, ego, even tyranny. Loyal and uncompromising, he doesn't forgive pettiness, or betrayal. In love, he likes to multiply conquests. This flatters his ego and the power he has over others. He likes to dominate, to be fiery and passionate. He needs to be admired and to admire his or his partner. As he matures, he seeks to start a family;
- Sagittarius: symbol of the mental, higher education and philosophy. This sign represents religion law and adventure. Wearing an astrophyllite encourages him to realize his own value and confidence. It gives him the serenity and positivity. This sign is jovial, adventurous and enthusiastic. He loves to go to discover new countries and enjoy long journeys. He seeks escape physically and spiritually. We cannot to lock him up in an office, he needs a professional activity that leaves him free to his movements. He hates routine and multiplies activities. The problem lies in in the fact that he doesn't always lead his projects to completion. Straightforward and determined, he knows her life. With a warm and generous, he's often surrounded by people. Sometimes provocative, he can be insolent and lack of diplomacy. He hates it when people lecture him or tell him what he has to do. do. He then becomes touchy and short-tempered. Sometimes, it can even be hypocrisy, especially on a professional level. In love, he tends to idealize too much relationship. He gets carried away and loves madly. He dreams of meeting his soul mate. However, he is very afraid of losing his freedom: it needs an independent partner
. - Verseau: symbol of the modernity, friendship and fraternity. This sign represents the future, space and science. Wearing an astrophyllite drives him to assert themselves and open up to others. This sign dreams of a more egalitarian world where there would have the abolition of social classes. He has ideas for reforming society. These are often utopian ideas and sometimes anarchists. It's all about others. This is the most altruistic sign of the zodiac. He is an idealist. He is sometimes difficult to follow, as it is capable of change at any time. He is interested in all the technological advances and is resolutely forward-looking. We say of him that he's always one step ahead. Please note, because he can be brittle and intolerant. He is categorical in his ideas. He the last thing we need is for this sign to remain He has a vital need to be busy. At love, it needs a lot of freedom. He is extremely independent and does not being locked up. He distrusts passion and prefers a friendly, loving relationship. Her or its partner must be totally and leave it completely free to do as it pleases. movements. He prefers pacs to marriage.
Astrophyllite and the chakras
Astrophyllite helps to balancing the coronal chakra. This chakra is located at the top of the head. This balanced, harmonized chakra generates a awareness. The latter altruism. She loves to help her fellow man. She is in harmony with others and she exudes serenity. She feels empathy and compassion towards others.
The coronal chakra, unbalanced, badly opened, causes a sense of failure and rejection. The person fails to achieve any of his or her objectives and firm with others. She is constantly angry, is narcissistic and jealous.
The coronal chakra, unbalanced, closed, leads to personal dysfunction. She is unable to control her life and falls in various addictions. She doesn't know overcome life's difficulties. She hatred and envy. She to others.
Maintenance, purification and recharging astrophyllite
From its extraction to your home, your astrophyllite could neither purify, nor recharge with the elements that the sun, the water and the sea. earth. Manipulated many times, it has been in contact with various good and bad influences harmful effects. It can even alter its benefits and may have lost its effectiveness.
As soon as it arrives in your home, it will it is important to carry out following. These operations must be at least once a month in or after a session of lithotherapy.
Pass your astrophyllite underwater for 30 seconds. Do not use contact with salt due to its low hardness high. Gently dry with with a soft cloth. You can also purify it with the sage fumigation technique white, with the use of a flower of life or a Tibetan bowl.
Recharge your astrophyllite by exposing it in the afternoon sun for 2 hours. You can also put it in a geode or on a quartz cluster for 24 hours. hours.
It is possible to alternate the different methods of purification or recharge.
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