Collection: Astrophyllite
Self-knowledge, Realisation of Multidimensional Self, Self-acceptance
This is actually one of the strongest stones for developing spiritual and intellectual strength. This stone also protects your psychic self, which is probably not surprising considering its shape – the pointy spears look like a stone that’s ready to go into battle for you!
Chakra: Crown, Third Eye, Throat, Heart, Solar Plexus, Sacral, Root
Elements: Storm
Numerology: 9
Zodiac: Cancer, Capricorn, Scorpio
Structure: Hardness of 3.5 MOH
Crystal Origin: Astrophyllite is a complex mineral, a potassium, sodium, iron, manganese, titanium silicate with a hardness of 3.5. It forms bladed crystals in a starburst formation within its matrix rock. Most specimens come from the Kola Peninsula in Russia.
Affirmation: I know and accept myself in all aspects, histories, and dimensions, and call forth the highest manifestation of my spiritual purpose.
Spiritual Healing Properties
Astrophyllite is thought to activate and align every chakra in the body. It is believed that it can direct light into the darkest recesses of our being to allow us to perceive and understand our shadow self. By knowing and accepting our whole, we may choose to live to our full potential. Astrophyllite is thought to energetically protect against radiation and electromagnetic fields and has been traditionally used to support detoxification on an energetic or physical level.
Emotional Healing Properties
Astrophyllite shows you the way into your centre to feel and know the depth of your emotions. This stone is a reminder that it is important to recognize and become aware of your emotions and define them, but it is also equally important to learn to detach from your feelings to become an objective observer, just as an artist observes art in nature.
Mental Healing Properties
This gemstone gently guides you to go quietly within yourself to locate your centre. Astrophyllite is a personal power stone that helps you to access information deep inside yourself that helps you to find and achieve your purpose in life.
Physical Healing Properties
Astrophyllite is an uncommon stone, it was first found in 1854 on Lavan Island in Norway. It gets its name from the Greek words Astron meaning star and phylon meaning leaf, which refers to its radiating bladed formation. The metallic flashes of gold within the dark stone look like stars.