CHAKRA(S): Base
/ Root / All
VIBRATION: Number 4
ZODIAC: Aries,
Virgo, Capricorn and Aquarius
CHARACTERISTICS: Grounding and Balancing
ELEMENT: Earth
SCIENTIFIC: Magnetite is a highly magnetic iron oxide mineral that
usually forms octahedral or modified dodecahedron crystals. Magentite is found
in high temperature igneous and metamorphic rocks and in sulfide veins. Magnetite has also occurred within pieces of meteorite.
Black to Brownish colored Magnetite is similar in appearance to Hematite with a
metallic to semi-metallic luster. Magnetite’s
hardness is rated at 5.5 to 6 on the Moh’s scale of mineral hardness. Magnetite is also known
as Lodestone. It is said that Magnetite is named after Magnes, a Greek shepherd
boy. Magnes noticed that the iron of his staff and the nails on his shoes clung
to a magnetite-bearing rock. Magnetite is found in a wide range of geological
environments.
ATTRIBUTES: Magnetite is a grounding stone that provides a balancing
and calming energetic vibration. Magnetite is a stone for polarity balancing
and bringing energy fields into resonance creating healing vibrations of
well-being on all levels. Magnetite may help one to recognize and distinguish
the dualities which exist in one’s environment. Magnetite balances the male
and female aspects of one’s body, mind, and emotions. Magnetite assists with
relieving burdens, eliminates confusion, helps to remove obstacles and encourages
motivation and confidence. Magnetite helps one trust their intuition and come
to a new and balanced perspective on life experience. Magnetite’s vibrations
support tenacity, durability and endurance. Magnetite helps one find answers
and the capacity to remove oneself from unnecessary and unwanted situations. Magnetite
is a stone of manifestation and acts like a magnet to attract one’s desires and
love. Magnetite awakens the intuition, supports creative thinking and problem
solving, and uncovers hidden potential in situations. Magnetite helps the
release of fear, anger, attachment, and is supportive of those experiencing
grief.
HEALING: Magnetite assists in the removal of energy blockages, which are present in disease, renewing and balancing energetic flow and emotions creating healing and strength building in the body. Magnetite supports healing of muscular aches and joint pains, the blood and circulatory systems, nosebleeds, and asthma. Magnetite is anti-inflammatory and supports healthy skin and hair. Magnetite is supportive of healthy red blood cells and in preventing anemia. Magnetite is helpful in balancing the endocrine system and lessening the emotional effects of hormonal changes such as puberty, PMS, or menopause.
SUGGESTIONS FOR USE
Magnetite maybe used for magnetic therapy on the body’s biomagnetic field and energy meridians.
Magnetite
is a wonderful tool for meditation as it deepens the meditative state and provides
a grounding core and connection with Earth.
In crystal body
layouts or healing grids, Magnetite facilitates the flow of
energy in the meridians of the physical body, initiates hemispheric balance in
the brain, and supports alignment with the etheric body. Magnetite aligns
and activates the chakras and grounds the base chakra with Earth energies.
For Gaia Healing, Magnetite may be placed in an area of
disturbed Earth energy to help the healing of the Earth. Magnetite establishes a healing grounding, vibration
and connection through resonance with the Earth’s electromagnetic energy field.
The energy of Magnetite combines well with other grounding stones, Hematite, Black Tourmaline, Smoky Quartz, Jet, Aegerine, and Obsidian.
