Orthoceras and Selenite Votive/Candle Holder

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 Orthoceras stones are black and gray limestone fossils of an extinct nautiloid cephalopod. Derived from the ancient Greek words, orthos meaning “straight” and keras meaning “horn”, this stone was formed from a long straight conical shell. Often polished by collectors, Orthoceras is found in many of the areas of the world, but the larger discoveries have been in Morocco, Antarctica, the Scandinavian region and the United States. Still, once it is uncovered and the site it located, the amount of Orthoceras exposed is typically abundant making it a common stone. 

History

The orthoceras cephalopod was alive around 400 million years ago, which is one reason that this stone is so popular amongst collectors and enjoyable to possess. Modern day squids and octopus are the descendants of this ancient squid-like creature. Many of the abundant sites where these fossils are found lie in the sands of the Sahara Desert, giving another piece of evidence that the Sahara desert was once under a large body of water. Although most Orthoceras stones are found at only a few inches in size, the original animal could grow up to 14 feet in length. It is used as not only a healing stone today but is also used commonly in decorating with jewelry and used to decorate walls and for countertops. 

Metaphysical Properties

• Encourages Living in The Moment

• Promotes a Health Life Balance

• Brings Self Confidence to Battle Through Difficult Situation and Times

• Allows Restructuring of Energy Fields in Order to Bring Harmony to the Mind, Body and Spirit

• Helps to Connect Us to Our Past Lives

• Releases Childhood Trauma and Fear

• Stimulates the Mind and Augments Our Ability for Telepathy

• Reminds to Be Optimistic and Hopeful

• Encourages the Mind to Be Creative

• Connects to the Wisdom of Gaia, Mother Earth) 

• Encourages Transformation 

Physical Healing

• Reduces Toxins, Stress and Anxiety

• Cure for Low Energy and Exhaustion

• Settles Stomach Sickness

• Treats Dyspepsia and Rheumatism

• Helps with Digestive Disorders

• Assists on Nerve and Organ Function

• Benefits Skin Health and Treats Skin Disorders

• Treats Skeletal Disorders

• Helps with Skeletal Alignment

• Stimulates the Thymus Gland

• Treats Atrophy

Chakras

• Root

 Selenite is known by a number of names including, “Satin Spar”, “Desert Rose” and “Gypsum Flower” and  is a crystal habit variety of the mineral gypsum.  This very soft gemstone is so tender that is can usually be scratched with the forceful stroke of a fingernail.  Selenite is mostly produced in the pale shade of pearly white, but it is also found in yellow, orange and sometimes even green varieties.  Selenite is commonly found in evaporite bodies, where it forms through the evaporation of ancient saltwater bodies.  It is a common stone that can be sourced in many locations throughout the world and is frequently produced in Mexico, Morocco, Greece, Brazil, Poland and the United States.  

History

The name selenite is derived from the Greek word that means “moon” and Greek goddess of the moon, Selene.  Although it has a similar epidemy to the element, selenium, it does not contain significant amounts of the element.  It received this name because many ancient cultures believed the mineral would wax and wane with the cycles of the moon.  The ancient Greeks, Romans and Egyptians all decorated in various ways using the beauty of selenite.  The Romans and Greeks would often use selenite in place of glass for windows.  In Ancient Mesopotamia, it was used in rituals to ward off evil spirits.  Today, selenite is used to make sculptures due to its softness and ability to carve and cut.  It is also used for decorative lighting because of its exceptional ability to transmit light. 

Metaphysical Properties

• Instills Peace for a Deeper Meditation

• High Vibration Stone 

• Clears the Mind

• Opens the Crown and Protects from Outside Influences

• Promotes a Peaceful Atmosphere

• Assists with Judgment and Insight

• Clears Confusion and Allow the Ability to See the Deeper Picture

• Stabilizes for Erratic Emotions

• Compels Honesty with Oneself

• Increase Psychic Abilities

• Cleanses the Body, Mind and Spirit of Negativity and Self-Limitations

• Encourages Positivity

• Promotes Healthy Relationships by Provided Life Balance 

Orange/Brown

• Open Earthly Angelic Energies

• Aids in Earth Healing 

Blue

• Placed on the Third Eye Quite the Intellect

• Shuts off Mind Chatter During Mediation

• Assists in Revealing the Core of Problems 

Mahogany

• Encourages Working Towards the Highest Good

• Increase Self Confidence

Fishtail

• Extremely Calming

• Stabilizes Emotions

• Facilities in Angelic Contact 

Desert Rose

• Dissolves Negative Routines

• Promotes Positive Routines

• Strengthens Affirmations of Self Purpose

Physical Healing

• Helps with Arthritis

• Supports Other Treatments for Cancer

• Releases Clogging in the Glands

• Beneficial For Treatments on the Diseases, Illnesses or Injuries of the Skeletal System

• Alleviates Feeling of Depression

• Reverses Effects or Free Radicals and Neutralizes Mercury Toxins

• Beneficial for Breastfeeding

• Guards Against Epileptic Seizures 

Chakras

• Crown