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It is called “the stone of love”… Rather engaging, no? If you believe like me in lithotherapy, that is to say the power of stones, you should be interested in one of the most beautiful: rose quartz.
Pale pink to dark pink in color, more or less translucent, this mineral is very aesthetic. Its varied shades can range from lavender to peach through orange reflections.
It’s not for nothing that the famous Pantone color chart declared it color of the year in 2016!
A brief overview of rose quartz
Beyond the physical aspect, its many properties are sought after because they help to find serenity in your love and emotional life. Rose quartz is also directly linked to the fourth chakra, that of the heart.
It is ideal for Scorpios and Aries, but also suitable for all other astrological signs in search of love.
Symbolically, rose quartz represents appeasement, whether in everyday life or within your relationships.
It is prized by those who wish to give a great place to love in their daily life. Civilizations around the world are not mistaken and have always attributed a very romantic potential to rose quartz …
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Rose quartz is a stone from the silicate group and is mainly composed of silicon dioxide. It represents no less than 12% of the planet’s lithosphere, but it is mainly extracted in Brazil.
It is in a Brazilian village in the state of Minas Gerais that we produce the purest rose quartz in the world, called “quartz d’Angelandia”. In 1950, we found a huge mineral 40 centimeters high, nicknamed “Madona Rosa”!
Also called dragononite, conite or azeztulite, pink quartz is particularly sought after when it has a feature called “asterism”. We can then see streaks forming on the surface of the stone a star with 6 or 12 branches of the most beautiful effect.
History and legend of rose quartz
The “stone of love” owes its reputation to centuries of legends surrounding its bewitching power. From 7000 years before Jesus-Christ, the rose quartz is used in Mesopotamia.
We make with this stone functional and decorative objects, but also very quickly lucky charms and amulets supposed to protect against bad luck.
In ancient Egypt, rose quartz earned its stripes of honor by being associated with the goddess Isis, sister of Osiris and queen of beauty and youth.
The Egyptians discovered early on that the silicon in this mineral was good for the skin and concocted beauty products that were supposed to erase the signs of aging.
Meanwhile, in Asia, jade, the stone of immortality, is often associated with rose quartz in carvings.
Rose quartz truly becomes the symbol of passion in Antiquity. According to legend from Greek mythology, the goddess of love Aphrodite had a human lover named Adonis.
Mad with jealousy, Arès, the spouse of Aphrodite and god of war, tried to kill the young man during a hunting party.
The goddess of love intervened and pushed her lover into a bush filled with brambles to protect him. Adonis succumbed to his wounds but, from the mixture of the blood of the two lovers, rose quartz rose. According to another myth, it is Eros, god of desire, who brought this stone to earth to oppose the force of love to that of hatred spread by humans.
The symbolism of amorous reconciliation associated with rose quartz comes from all these legends. Nowadays, this mineral still evokes romanticism and passion and enthusiasts of lithotherapy use it mainly for this purpose.
The benefits of rose quartz
Emotional benefits
For romantic relationships
Obviously, the most obvious benefits attributed to rose quartz are those related to love in general. This stone helps singles find love by making them more intuitive and open to dating.
Couples, on the other hand, will find tenderness and desire and overcome their differences thanks to the good influence of rose quartz.
This is all the more effective in bringing lovers to reconciliation after a tormented period or to dispel unspoken things that are harming their relationship. It is also used by people who want to get over a breakup and move on.
For appeasement
Rose quartz is the stone of appeasement because it emits positive waves that have a calming effect. It is ideal for de-stressing before an important ordeal, for example, or for finding the path to resilience after a traumatic event.
Rose quartz will be of great support to people suffering from depression or struggling to recover from a complicated childhood.
It is also recommended for parents of hyperactive children: placing a rose quartz in their room can guide toddlers towards more softness of character.
For self-esteem
Other benefits can be derived from rose quartz, including a boost in self-confidence. This mineral helps to refocus on oneself and to regain esteem if one’s ego is abused.
By developing qualities such as empathy and sensitivity, it allows them to be more fulfilled in everyday life and therefore to communicate better with those close to them, without unnecessary misunderstanding or incomprehension.
For creativity
We can also add that rose quartz is the artist’s stone par excellence. First of all, because in order to make art, you have to love what you do first and foremost.
Then because rose quartz awakens the sensitivity and creativity buried deep in everyone. Those who wish to write, paint, sculpt or compose therefore have every interest in keeping a rose quartz near them.
To read: The benefits of lapis lazuli
Physical benefits
Reduction of anxiety
Rose quartz also has very interesting effects on our body. Since it soothes anxiety, it helps to avoid all the inconveniences linked to stress: ulcers, weight gain, insomnia… It keeps nightmares away and allows you to spend much more restful nights.
Other physical benefits
Rose quartz plays a role in healing because bruises, superficial burns and insect bites are reduced thanks to its power.
It stimulates the entire circulatory system by causing the heart to send oxygen throughout the body.
Let’s not forget its rejuvenating effects, known since ancient Egypt: its power to counter wrinkles and sagging skin is well and truly proven.
Headaches, dizziness and high blood pressure are also ailments that can be alleviated by the use of rose quartz.
How to recharge your rose quartz?
So that your stone keeps all its properties, it is necessary to recharge its energy from time to time. You can soak it in a glass or earthenware container filled with demineralized water.
A few hours are enough. For an even more intense effect, you can add a little salt in the water.
Another way to recharge it is to give it some fresh air, but be careful: do not expose your rose quartz directly to sunlight.
The solar star would risk tarnishing its color… You can, on the other hand, take it out at dawn, at dusk, or even in the middle of the night. If you find that the pretty pinkish hue of your quartz is lightening, try as much as possible to keep it in the shade and sprinkle it regularly with rose water.
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How to combine rose quartz with other stones?
Rose quartz is often associated with amethyst because the effects of these two stones effectively counterbalance each other. Amethyst promotes an intellectual balance that rose quartz sometimes lacks, which is more effective in managing affect.
If, on the contrary, you want to accentuate the effects of rose quartz, you can combine it with several stones. Singles looking for a soul mate can wear rose quartz with azurite malachite.
To strengthen your relationship or resolve a tense emotional situation, a chrysocolla, a very beautiful turquoise stone, can accentuate the benefits of rose quartz.
How to use rose quartz?
As a jewel or an object
There are different ways to use rose quartz depending on which effects you are looking for.
If you want to focus on opening your fourth chakra, you must of course wear it as a pendant so that it is close to your heart. You can also keep a fragment in your pocket at all times.
To promote harmony and good understanding among all members of the household, it is better to choose a decorative object in rose quartz, such as a sphere or a statue.
Place it in a room where there is a lot of traffic, such as the living room, to diffuse its aura of calm and softness as much as possible.
You can also put your rose quartz in the bedroom to enjoy a restful sleep and ward off any nightmares.
Make an elixir
Another idea: how about making a rose quartz elixir? It’s very simple, just let your stone infuse in a glass container filled with 100 centiliters of mineral water.
Cover everything with stretch film to protect the preparation and wait at least half a day. If the weather is good, don’t hesitate to put the container outside, especially if the sky is sunny.
Once your rose quartz elixir is ready, use it as soon as possible so that its effects don’t wear off. If you want to keep it for a few weeks, you can add a third of 30-degree alcohol to the elixir.
The rose quartz elixir is ideal for relieving tension and bringing you inner peace. Put a few drops in your hot bath to relax and relieve your tense and / or stiff body. Children will also enjoy relaxing in this enriched water.
Make a massage oil
Likewise, you can make rose quartz massage oil very easily. Let your stone macerate in a container filled with calendula oil for example for several days.
You will get a substance that is very pleasant to smell and touch. You and your spouse will be able to enjoy massages that will bring you closer and strengthen the bond between you.
The power of rose quartz will help you relax and savor every moment spent with each other.
En conclusion
To conclude, appeal to the properties of rose quartz if you want a little more love in your life. This very beautiful pink stone with multiple reflections will be the most beautiful effect worn as a pendant, bracelet or ring.
Many statuettes and other decorative items are also carved from rose quartz. The legends coming to us from ancient Egypt and Greek mythology show how this mineral has always been associated with romanticism and tenderness.
The multiple benefits of this stone will reflect on your inner balance: enhanced self-esteem, more harmonious relationships and a calmed state of mind.
Your couple will appreciate the beneficial effect with more patience, tenderness and complicity in the program. You can also use the “stone of love” as an elixir to best capture its beneficial aura.