Petrified Wood: Properties of Petrified Wood
Science and origin of petrified wood
Petrified wood, which is technically a fossil and a crystal, comes from the trunks and branches of ancient woods. These fossilized specimens have had their chemical body replaced by another mineral over time. This occurred during the Mesozoic Era and Paleozoic Era, 250 to 66 million years ago. The minerals that replace physical wood are often agates or chalcedony/quartz, but they are rarely found opalized. The colors of each part can vary greatly with deep reds, browns, blues and even yellows developing inside the body. When found in slice form, you will often see the original bark of the ancient tree on the outer ring. Most petrified wood found on the market comes from Madagascar and Australia, with occasional commercial deposits in Africa and South America.
Meaning and energy
With petrified wood comes ancient knowledge and immense ancestral history. Through fossilization, an abundance of ancient earth energy has been contained within, allowing the appropriate practitioner to channel and direct this esoteric energy. The vibrations that emanate from this wooden amulet provide essential nutrients for growth and rejuvenation, while opening a path to our past lives. Through past life recollection, we are able to learn from previous lessons and turn to old wounds for healing. Some scars carry over into physical lives, as their wounds can seem eternal. Only by relieving and releasing these past traumas can you become emotionally free and move forward. Deep meditation and third eye practices are just a few exercises you can practice to help identify these traumatic experiences. Consulting an experienced Reiki master or past life healer may benefit you, particularly if you experience deep blockages that you cannot overcome.
Healing Energy
We have found that the energies emanating from petrified wood resonate at a much higher frequency when channeled outdoors (especially during the hours of dawn or dusk). The sounds of living things around you can be picked up and strengthened into total life energy. Just like ancient civilizations, we can use sound and frequencies as a means of healing, releasing full control of vibrational energy. Petrified wood promotes energetic cleansing and the transfer of grounding energy to our physical bodies so that the Earth can heal us once again.
