Aventurine

Aries

Usually SiO2 with impurities of mica, hematite, etc

Chakra: Heart

Number: 3

Water

The most frequently encountered colour for Aventurine is green, although blue is also often encountered.  In all cases, bright flecks of mica or hematite appear as a 'spangling' of the base colour.  The qualities of whichever mineral is the source of the flecks also applies.

Green Aventurine provides a strong shielding quality for the Heart chakra, and prevents energy 'theft' from those attempting to 'tap-in' to this source.

Decisiveness, creativity, motivation, and the pioneering spirit are enhanced by this stone, together with leadership qualities.  A balancing of male/female energies is also apparent.

The strong connection to the heart allows love to be used as a healing vehicle.

Ailments of lungs, heart, and adrenal glands can be treated, together with muscular and urogenital disorders.

©1999 Fraser Muir-Matheson for Bright New Dawn