CHAKRA(S): All
VIBRATION: Number 9
ZODIAC: Capricorn
CHARACTERISTICS: Balancing and Grounding, Earth healing
ELEMENT: Storm
SCIENTIFIC: Aragonite occurs in the oxidized zones or
ore deposits formed at hydro-thermal locations near the surface of the Earth,
such as in hot springs, mineral veins, and forming as stalactites in caves.
Aragonite is chemically identical to Calcite. Aragonite orthorhombic shaped crystals
may come in a variety of structures; prismatic, twinned, columnar, stalactitic,
radiating, fibrous, and/or hexagonal “Sputnik” shaped. Aragonite also forms the
skeleton of many marine organisms. Aragonite’s color range includes gray,
yellowish, green, blue, red, brown to white and colorless. Aragonite was named
after the northeastern region of Spain. Aragonite’s hardness is rated at 3.5-4 on
the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. Aragonite is transparent to translucent
with a vitreous to resinous luster. Aragonite is found in throughout Europe, Morocco,
Japan, and in the USA – New Mexico and Arizona.
ATTRIBUTES: Aragonite soothing and energetic vibration
helps to create confidence and provide encouragement to pursue the enjoyment of
life on all levels. Aragonite teaches patience and acceptance, encourages
discipline and boundaries, reliability and a pragmatic approach to life. Aragonite
stimulates communication with the higher planes and heightens intuition connecting
thoughts with a sense of knowingness. Aragonite has the ability to center and
ground physical energies. Aragonite is useful in times of stress, as it helps
to combat anger and relieve emotional stress. Aragonite may be helpful to
identify the source of anxiety, angst, or disease linked with events from the
past or that occurred during childhood. Aragonite’s soothing energetic
vibrations helps to release and heal from emotional blockages. Aragonite heals,
calms, and fosters love and peace in the heart space.
HEALING: Due to its alkaline properties, Aragonite may
be warming to the extremities as it brings balancing energy throughout the
body. Aragonite may be helpful in lessening pain, stopping night
twitches and muscle spasms, as well as, in slowing down bodily processes that
are moving too rapidly. Aragonite may be helpful in the treatment of healing
bones, aiding in calcium absorption and restoring elasticity to discs. Aragonite
strengthens immune system. Aragonite may also be helpful in overcoming
deficiencies in vitamins A & D.
SUGGESTIONS FOR USE:
Aragonite is a wonderful crystal tool to help clear the
thinking processes and balances brain function assisting those with dyslexic
patterns.
Aragonite are powerful diagnostic crystal tools for energy
workers.
In crystal body layouts or healing grids, Aragonite
restores balance for meditation by raising vibrations to a high spiritual level
and bringing energy into the physical body and clears the auric field. Aragonite
stabilizes the base and earth chakras and provides a grounding, protective
energy.
For Gaia Healing,
Aragonite may be placed in an area of disturbed Earth energy or on ley lines to
help heal stress in the earth. Aragonite grounds and connects one with the
energy of the Earth. Aragonite may be used as a reminder to walk softly upon
the Earth leaving little imprint. Aragonite encourages conservation and
recycling.
The energy of Aragonite combines well with Calcite,
Selenite, Celestite, Phenacite, Herkimer Diamond, and Hematite.
BLUE ARAGONITE
CHAKRA(S): Third Eye, Throat
and Heart
CHARACTERISTICS: Intuition, Flexibility
and Patience
ELEMENT: Wind and Water
