Among natural minerals, malachite takes pride of place. This is an ornamental stone of amazing beauty, with very special drawings given to it by nature. Jewelry made of it fascinates with noble grace, richness of design, soft matte shine of stone. However, in esotericism, including medical astrology, there is a very special relation to it.
Historical background on the use of malachite
If we consider the various magical
properties of stones, malachite will occupy one of the first places among the most popular minerals. For many millennia, people have used its healing power to cure mental and physical ailments.
- Since ancient Egypt, those in power have regarded malachite as a vehicle for higher energy. Concentrating the beneficial properties of stones, malachite must be present on the caps of the pharaohs among other jewelry. He positively influenced the consciousness of man, stimulated visionary abilities and developed special super-wisdom. Moreover, priests and priestesses, temple leaders, and the high clergy pounded the mineral into powder and applied it forever as shadows. Such decorative cosmetics not only spectacularly shimmered and shone, but also enhanced the degree of spiritual insight of the ministers of various cults, their esoteric capabilities: to enter a meditative state, to reach a high astral level, to understand prophetic visions, revelations, etc. In this regard, when comparing the properties of stones, malachite most clearly manifested itself precisely as a stone of sages and prophets.
- And in Europe, this mineral was especially honored by women preparing to become mothers, and those who have already acquired a large family. In many rural areas of Switzerland and the French Alps, women in an “interesting position” acquire malachite crosses. It is believed that they help easier to endure the hardships of this period, protect the mother and baby from illness, injury, accidents, miscarriages, bleeding and other misfortunes. But be sure to buy a cross again with each new pregnancy. And then he, as a baptismal, puts on a born baby. And such are the esoteric properties of stones: malachite turns for such a person into a reliable amulet for his whole life. It should be said that this tradition exists no less, but the sixth century. In general, earlier it was customary to decorate cribs and cots of children with malachite: the mineral calmed, inspired pleasant dreams, drove away evil spirits so that they would not disturb the kids. By the way, psychologists are now advising parents whose children belong to the category of emotionally unstable, difficult, quick-tempered, unbalanced, to buy them some items (jewelry, trinkets, etc.) with this stone. It has a beneficial effect on the nervous system, relaxes, relieves emotional stress, is a kind of antidepressant.
- And finally, such interesting information: malachite is a stone whose magical properties open up in a person the ability to understand the language of all natural creatures, especially animals and birds. To do this, you just need to wear the appropriate ring or other jewel. And if, moreover, from a solid stone to carve a cup or a glass and constantly drink only from it, you can even learn to communicate with animals. It is such a gift, thanks to malachite, that the well-known Catholic Saint Francis of Assisi, one of the prominent representatives of the Order of the Franciscans , gained .
Stone and Astrology
As you know, each zodiac sign has a set of corresponding precious and semiprecious stones. Malachite, with its beautiful, juicy green color so harmoniously combined with the color of fresh young foliage, the first spring grass, belongs to Taurus, the number of which is from April 20 to May 20. It is in relation to the representatives of this sign that malachite exhibits the most magical properties. It enhances their creativity in a wide variety of fields. In general, it is a stone of artistic natures artistically gifted, connected by special threads to the natural world, the Universe, and Cosmos. Therefore, it is a talisman for other zodiac signs, whose life is connected with the world of art. In addition, it positively affects the chakras of the head and heart.
As you can see, the stone is really interesting. Get malachite, and your life will become brighter!