Welcome to our first installment of an ongoing post series called Understanding Stones! For the next several weeks we will be posting information about various stones, their history and their possible uses. Enjoy!
Stone: Ammonite
Birthstone Month/Zodiac Association: No known associations
Affected Chakra: Root Chakra
Healing Properties: Wear ammonites to assist with prophetic dreams and deep meditation. It is told these 'stones' radiate positive Earth energy and bring good luck and general prosperity. Ammonites are used to help find your way down a spiritual path, assist with general good health, stamina and high energy. It is told to change negativity into smoothly flowing energy. It is also said to assist with childbirth, depression, and general survival instincts. Ammonites helps to release karmic debris and harmful thought patterns. This fossil also works on stimulating the instincts while providing clarity and enhancing personal power. Worn as jewelry it imparts sensuous beauty and charisma.
History of Use: An opalized fossil of a marine invertebrate went extinct to the tune of 65-240 million years ago. It's closest relatives include octopuses, cuttlefish and the chambered nautilus. The term "ammonite" originates from the Greek Ram-horned god called Ammon. Ammonites were officially recognized as a gemstone in 1981 by the International Commission of Colored Gemstones.
Up Next: Stay tuned for our next installment of Understanding Stones: The Agate
What a great idea for a series!
ReplyDeleteI would have never imagined octopuses being anyway related to this stone. Cool!