CHAKRA(S): Root/Base
VIBRATION: Number 8
ZODIAC: Capricorn
CHARACTERISTICS: Protection and balancing
ELEMENT: Earth
SCIENTIFIC: Jet occurs as isolated masses in bituminous
coal, also known as Lignite, in marine areas from fossilized water-logged driftwood.
Jet was reportedly discovered by JD Dana in 1837 in the area of Asia Minor. Jet
is known for its beautiful ornament carvings and mourning jewelry. Jet is black
or dark brown in color and sometimes with inclusions of metallic pyrite. Jet’s
hardness is rated at 2.5 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. Jet is opaque
with a velvety to waxy luster. Jet is found in Europe, Russia, India, Turkey,
Poland, and in the USA.
ATTRIBUTES: Jet has been used as a talisman since ancient
time to protect from "entities of darkness." Jet draws off negative
energy and alleviates feelings of fear. Jet clears the energy fields from
negative and disharmonious vibrations. Jet promotes taking control of your life
energies and balances mood swings. Jet may be helpful in alleviating
depression. Jet is a wonderful crystal tool for manifestation and for
consciously directing your intentions and actions. Jet helps one recognize and
release attachments and negative forces involved in your decision making. Jet
allows one to tap into the unlimited potential and energetic power that is
available to everyone.
HEALING: Jet may be helpful in the treatment and
relief from migraines, epilepsy, and colds. Jet may be helpful in cleansing
and supporting healthy liver and kidney functions. Jet was traditionally used
for menstrual cramps.
SUGGESTIONS FOR USE
Jet is a wonderful crystal tool to protect business endeavors.
For Feng Shui, place Jet in your wealth corner of your house
or in your cash drawer.
In crystal body layouts or healing grids, Jet
cleanses and is grounding for the base chakra. Jet stimulates the rise of
kundalini energies upwards toward the crown chakra.
For Gaia Healing,
Jet may be placed in an area of Earth energy to purify and clear the
environmental area.
The energy of Jet combines well with Black tourmaline, Aegirine,
Smoky quartz, and Black obsidian for additional psychic protection. For a boost
in healing support, combine the energies of Jet with Amber, Seraphinite,
Sugilite, Lepidolite, and Moldavite.