Chalcedony Stone: Virtues of Chalcedony
Its main action in lithotherapy will be to gently facilitate communication . He is a true life companion . It stimulates and brings joy in dark times. It brings reflection , confidence , making you a being full of good will.
Chalcedony absorbs negative energy , allows you to open up to feelings of love , kindness and generosity .
- Origin of the name : From the ancient city of Khalkedon on the Bosphorus (Turkey)
- Group belonging to : Microcrystalline quartz
- Color(s) : Blue, purple, gray
- Symbol : Serenity
- Hardness : Between 6.5 and 7
- Deposits : Brazil, India, Madagascar, Uruguay
- Chemical composition : Silicon dioxide
- Day of the week : Wednesday
Varieties of Chalcedony
This gemstone has a large number of different colors. We can note blue, green, pink, white, red… Green Chalcedony is also called Green Agate.
It is the stone of creativity , it allows the individual to assert themselves by being open to innovative ideas and investment . It makes you aware of your values , your entrepreneurial abilities for all purposes.
Blue Chalcedony allows:
- improve memory ,
- to make you want to talk ,
- to listen ,
- to facilitate language learning
- to express oneself freely in public.
It is excellent for disturbed, weak-minded and shy children.
- Green Chalcedony (or Green Agate)
It gives us strength and humility , but also hope . It helps us make decisions and resolve disagreements .
- Pink chalcedony
Wearing this stone, in addition to the therapeutic virtues stated, leads the person to show kindness and compassion . On a spiritual level, it brings inner peace , calm
She has a very gentle , maternal , reassuring and protective energy . This stone is suitable for young violent children due to its soothing energy. It is also suitable for those who are not very attentive to others.
Properties and virtues of Chalcedony
On the mental level
On a mental level in lithotherapy, it is very positive and helps bring gentleness and calm.
The Chalcedony stone helps alleviate sadness , tears and sorrows. Indeed, due to its calming actions, the stone avoids excessive outbursts and strengthens diplomacy . It makes speaking easier for shy people by promoting their ability to express themselves.
Communication and dialogue are then for the benefit of the person carrying it. This allows for better understanding and concentration at home.
On a slightly more spiritual dimension , the stone represents innocence in spiritual research work . It allows you to project yourself into the highest spiritual spheres in complete safety, without stress or worry. This stone promotes the expression of creativity , particularly on an artistic level , while developing more sensitive perceptions .
The physical plane
On a physical level in lithotherapy, the Chalcedony stone helps to calm the pain encountered in the larynx . It also promotes the quality of self-expression , particularly towards others.
Chalcedony reduces hoarseness and considerably reduces stuttering . It allows the vocal cords to relax while relieving tension in the throat . In the event of a fracture, it will allow better healing , as well as calcification of the nails.
It is very beneficial for hardening the arteries in the event of a problem at this level. In women who have recently given birth , it offers stimulation of lactation . Finally, it acts on the eyes : by calming their irritation and the dilation of the blood vessels of the iris .
Chakras
In lithotherapy we use Chalcedony on the Throat Chakra .
The use of the stone on this chakra thus facilitates diction and relieving speech problems and stuttering . Ideal for public expression , it gives its wearer courage and clarity when speaking .
Astrological signs
Chalcedony is associated with astrological signs :
- of Sagittarius ,
- of Capricorn ,
- of Cancer ,
- especially Gemini .
Chalcedony would have the capacity to help them calm their bubbling minds , and to find solutions and good organization in calm .
Recharging and purification
After a while the stone has given all the energy it could, we can purify it energetically :
- by placing it on a bed of coarse salt for several hours ,
- by letting it immerse in distilled water ,
- lime-free water for several hours.
As for recharging the stone , the sun's rays would be perfect for this task.
Meaning and History of Chalcedony
Discovery in Asia Minor (Turkey) in 4000 BC , due to the numerous deposits found there.
At that time, the Babylonians and Assyrians used this stone to design primary tools .
The Chalcedony stone is included in the greatest Holy Scriptures. Having come down from the heavens, it is cited in the Bible as being the third foundation of the wall of Jerusalem . In the Torah , Chalcedony is one of the ornamental stones used in the breastplate of judgment. Finally, according to some Muslims, the Prophet Muhammad recommended everyone he met to wear Agate (Chalcedony family) to attract wealth.
In the Middle Ages , the blue Chalcedony stone was recommended for its virtues which calmed susceptibility , nervousness and angry tendencies .Today , Chalcedony is still extracted from numerous deposits around the world, but mainly in Asia for the design of bracelets and necklaces.
