The sun stone, also called heliolite of Helios, the Greek God of the Sun, is an essential stone in lithotherapy practice. Symbol of power and light, it is in the image of the king star. Discover in detail the stone of Sun and its use in lithotherapy.
La pierre de soleil, un trésor minéralogique
The sunstone is primarily a mineral found in Canadian, Russian, North American, Indian or Norwegian deposits. Its color ranges from orange to brown and has a glittery appearance in places.
Also called heliolite which comes from Helios, the Greek god of the sun, and lite meaning stone, the Sunstone was so named in 1801 by mineralogist Jean-Claude Delamétherie.
Caractéristiques minéralogiques de la pierre de Soleil
Group: feldspars.
Subgroup: soda-lime or potassium feldspar.
Crystal system: triclinic.
Chemical composition: sodium and calcium aluminosilicate.
Facies: stocky prismatic, flattened, tabular, polysynthetic macerated, most often in cleaved mass.
Luster: sparkling and/or metallic appearance.
Streak or trace: presence of fragments of other crystals (labradorite, hematite, goethites).
Density : 2,64.
Hardness: high, between 6 and 6.5.
Transparency: milky to transparent appearance.
Refraction: 1.55 - 1.55
La symbolique du Soleil
The sun, in all traditional societies, symbolizes the male principle and the authority it implies. He is the Father of all life on this Earth and even beyond. Nothing can escape the light of the sun, it is relentless. Thus, it has been customary to make the analogy between the light of the sun and the flash of consciousness.
In addition, the Suninvites sharing, brotherhood, and solidarity. The Sun shines for everyone and at all times, even when it is behind the clouds, even when it is dark. It is the guardian, the protector, the benefactor.
However, it is also necessary to take care with its reverse side! It can burn. In trying to shine too brightly, it can burn out. The Sunshine can also signify oversized egos like the Sun King.
La pierre de Soleil à travers l'Histoire
First revered by the Vikings, then used in jewelry during Ancient Greece, the Celts, for their part, associated it with their solar cult. In Buddhist culture, sunstones were connected to the god Vishnu, protection and benevolence.
Very recently, in the 1980s, was discovered in Oregon (USA) another variety of sunstones. These are encrusted with fragments of copper, labradorite or hematite which make them green, yellow, brown or transparent sunstones.
Bienfaits de la pierre de soleil aux niveaux physique, émotionnel et spirituel
Tonifying
The sunstone promotes the purification and circulation of the blood. It tends to invigorate the vital state and stimulate organic functions. This stone urges one to take action. It is energizing and willingly accompanies ambitious and daring projects.
Digestive system
Orange/brown stones are known to act on the digestive system by analogy with the correspondence of colors and chakras.
Sexuality
The sunstone is a yang stone. It stimulates the reproductive organs and libido in both men and women.
Stone of Courage
The Sunstone nurtures a sense of inner security by providing comfort and warmth. It thereby conjures up states of shyness, stress, resistance and blockage to move forward.
Consciousness Awakening Stone
The sunstone illuminates the depths. It highlights the shadows and invites one to let one's own light illuminate the world.
Purifier et recharger sa pierre de soleil
Like all stones in lithotherapy, the sunstone charges and discharges as it is used. To continue to enjoy its benefits, it is advisable to purify and recharge it regularly or when the desire arises.
To do this, you can clean it in live mountain water or an unpolluted stream and then expose it to the sun. If you feel that this is not enough, a short stay in the ground will do it the world of good.
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Source: Sunstone: Properties, History and Virtues in Lithotherapy (lithotherapie.net)